WARREN NORRINGTON'S TROPES
by @RobinBlade

WARREN NORRINGTON'S TROPES ( Warren Norrington )


Affably Evil: While he doesn't mind going to extreme measures to achieve his goals, he's always got that charismatic, dignified, and polite vibe going. However, he becomes more Faux Affably Evil towards the end after he reveals his true self as Sokar.

The Corrupter: He is the main negative influence in Medea's life. He's not a passive observer; he's actively steering his creation to mirror his ambition, brutality, and cunning. Despite the crushing weight of his toxic influence, it looked like he was on the verge of successfully molding Medea into his twisted concept of power, had it not been for the intervention of The V7D.

Abusive Parents: Warren maintains an emotional detachment from his role as a father, leading Kiara to crave his attention while he shows more favor towards Emma. Moreover, his abusive behavior extends beyond the emotional realm to the physical, employing violence as a disturbing method of punishing his daughters for their perceived failures. At first, it seemed like he was doing it to keep them dancing on his tune, but it eventually became painfully clear that his investment in his own offspring was painfully lacking.

Silver Fox: He's well-built and rather attractive for a man in his late sixties. Linking your lifeforce to your demon essence might've something to do with the fact that he looks like he's in his early forties despite being almost 70 years old.

Smug Smiler: Warren is full of self-satisfied smirks and grins.

Hidden Depths: While Warren is shown to be reserved, affable and even withdrawn at times, his ''in development'' demonic form, Sokar, which he uses as a mouthpiece is, in contrast, foul-mouthed and scornful. Notably, as Warren emerges from the shadows and adopts a more assertive, forthright, and aggressive demeanor, Sokar has fully manifested in his complete form. Evidently, during this period, the identities of Warren and Sokar have merged to become indistinguishable from one another.

Above Good and Evil: His beliefs that creatures like himself, or Seraphim, transcend human morality and should not be bound by it, and that any display of love, altruism, or compassion is weakness resulting from unremoved human fetters, become much more explicit once he merges with Sokar.

Badass Bookworm: In addition to being a knowledgeable Egyptologist, historian, and scientist, he is also a freshly new demon formidable enough to beat both Medea and Emma.

Beyond Redemption: Notwithstanding Kiara's and ultimately Medea's attempts to reach his humanity, Warren has callously abandoned it, displays no interest in reclaiming it, rebuffing all opportunities of redemption, and feels a profound contempt for the very notion of being forgiven. Unfortunately, the sole viable solution to put an end to his wrath lies in banishing him to the abyssal depths of Hell, where he can no longer pose a threat to those around him.

Archnemesis Dad: To his three daughters, killing or orchestrating the death of Kiara Norrington, condemning the life of Emma Norrington, Jr. and turning Medea into the demolition ball she was at the beginning of Norrington's Desire.

Mad Scientist: Warren may not have the wild hair or lightning bolts of a classic mad scientist, but he certainly has the heartless cruelty down pat. He created Medea, but not without sacrificing the lives of his previous attempts like they were just test tubes in a lab.

The Vamp: How he gets Aleister to help him. It is ambiguous whether this was the case with his late wife Emma.

Übermensch: He certainly sets up the laws by which he lives.

Actually a Doombot: Very often earlier in the story. He used to send an illusion or an underdeveloped Sokar to communicate with the heroes. You see, Sokar wasn't fully mature yet, so it would've been way too dangerous for him to show up in person. He wasn't about to take any unnecessary risks.

The Ace: Medea remembers him as highly gifted in many subjects he might have succeeded in while lacking the motivation to do so, living in a classic exquisite home with a well-to-do career, and being quite popular with the ladies and gentlemen. Unfortunately, he's also a total fucking madman.

Curb-Stomp Battle: Ahsmanet could do little more than inconvenience her father in his full demon form, and even though Medea made the battle more even, they were still defeated, with Medea barely able to breathe. Then Ahsmanet possessed Medea and Seraphim started to give Warren a run for his money. 

Real Men Cook: His culinary prowess is not to be underestimated, as he consistently showcases his impressive cooking skills. Whether it's whipping up a savoury French dish or a comforting Australian classic, his dishes are always a hit. And he's not the only one in the Norrington family with a talent for the culinary arts, as his daughter Emma shines when it comes to preparing foreign cuisine with unique flavours and spices. Meanwhile, Medea is a master baker, creating delectable pastries and cakes that never fail to impress. Who needs therapy when you have a kitchen full of delicious treats?

Two Aliases, One Character: At first, it was just Medea who caught on that Warren and Sokar were two sides of the same coin. It's a wonder no one else noticed that the "perfect househusband" and the "demonic overlord" had such similar tastes in neckties.

Virtue Is Weakness: Believes that Nicoletta's goodwill is ruining his project and preventing Medea from reaching her full potential. After all, given Medea's power, why wouldn't she just do whatever she damn well pleases?

The Assimilator: He can assimilate demons and chthonic creatures into Sokar in order to complete his development.

Never My Fault: Seems like being a highly regarded Egyptologist, sorcerer, and genius gives you a free pass from taking responsibility or facing consequences. That being said, Warren doesn't waste time blaming others for his actions either. His approach aligns with the philosophy that if you genuinely want something to come to fruition, you must take action, but only if your capabilities can support your intentions.

Crazy Prepared: Seriously, the guy is always one step ahead, like he's got a contingency plan for every possible scenario. It's downright chilling. Whenever The V7D thinks they've finally cornered Warren, he's already set up a twisted game, a lethal trap, or some horrifying accident that diverts their attention long enough for him to slip away. What's more, he rarely engages directly with the V7D, often dispatching one of his boy toys under his influence instead. This strategy safeguards him from direct confrontation, knowing that the team won't risk harming an innocent individual.

Villain Forgot To Level Grind: Averted real hard. In fact, most of his screen time in Norrington's Desire is dedicated to showcasing how he brutally shatters the cliché of villains neglecting to level grind. With each appearance, he solidifies his resolve to further "develop" him, pushing Sokar to become the most formidable and terrifying demonic force across the Upper and Under Worlds. His malevolent ambition reaches its peak as, when he finally merges with Sokar, he poses a threat to absorb and assimilate "everything" within our reality, plunging it into his own dimension of chaotic aberration.

Reality Warper: Sokar has the power to alter probability in order to change the reality of whoever enters (willingly or unwillingly) his dimension, often in physically impossible ways or potentially rewriting past and future events.

You Could Have Used Your Powers for Good!: Warren had the world at his fingertips. He could have been a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, a trailblazing entrepreneur, a celebrated archaeologist, or even a powerful sorceror. The possibilities were endless, but he chose a different path. Warren succumbed to the dark allure of demonhood, throwing his humanity away to become a monster. This tragic decision haunts Medea, who had hoped for so much more from someone with such incredible potential. It's a bitter victory for her, tinged with disappointment and sorrow, as she mourns the loss of what could have been.

Obviously Evil: To contrast Warren himself, Sokar is more evil-looking than most known demons. Its name, powers, Hellish Pupils, and disturbing golden motif all serve to hammer in that this is the true form of a monster that has been hiding under an affable smile.

Take Over The World: Or rather, break through it. Warren is the antagonist in Norrington's Desire, that plays this straight-up straight. He's not abiding by any fancy ideology like the Angel of the Morning or greater mission like Titan of Tyranny. Nah, his deal is more personal. It's kinda tragic, or disappointing, or at least that's how Medea sees it. But his other half, his true side, is loving every minute of the misery he's causing her and everyone else. All he wants is power, plain and simple. He sees this messed-up reality he's stuck in as a whole new playground, where he can play with his toys and break them over and over again. And guess what ''toys'' he's starting with? Yep, his own daughters.

Chronic Backstabbing Disorder: Is on the receiving end of this by almost everyone who met him. His daughters, Medea, and even Aleister (who, much like Kiara, had planned to take Medea with him, causing Warren to manipulate Medea into killing him).

Too Clever by Half: This represents Warren's foundational and inherent flaw. Don't get me wrong, Warren has exceptional intelligence; however, his ego eclipses even this intellectual acumen. Notably, Warren's overbearing ego has often undermined his strategic initiatives, a circumstance he tends to justify by asserting that his apparent defeat was, in fact, part of a greater plan. Interestingly, this parallels Medea's initial flaw, yet she diverged from this path by acknowledgeing the value of collaboration and understanding that, as a member of the V7D, she had the collective support of the team.

World's Smartest Man: Warren emerges as a formidable contender for the accolade of the most intelligent character within Norrington's Desire. Even on occasions where he may not hold this distinction, Warren consistently strives to validate his intellectual prowess, albeit often facing issues, primarily stemming from his own hubris.

Awesomeness by Analysis: After fully merging with Sokar, he is able to master Medea's Umbrakinesishe didn't even need any fancy training or practice. Just by seeing it in action before, he became the ultimate Master of Umbrakinesis.

Yandere: Warren had a twisted relationship with his creation, Medea. While he wanted to take Medea's body for his own, he also wanted Medea to die, but he also didn't want Medea to die? He also believed that Medea was the only one who could meet his sky-high standards, which both thrilled and infuriated him because it meant she could pose a threat to him.

The Un-Smile: When Sokar smiles, he menacingly bares his fangs, making him much more frightening than he already is.

Surrounded by Idiots: It is inevitable, when his intelligence eclipses that of everyone around his.

Tom the Darklord: Although the moniker "Sokar" suits his supernatural nature, it's often the name "Warren" that is used to refer to him, which might not align with the image one would conjure of an immortal demon god with reality-warping abilities reigning over his own dimension.

Dimensional Traveller: Unlike Seraphim and Ahsmanet, Sokar doesn't seem to have any issue travelling from the Upper World to the Under World to his own abysmal dimension. It appears that he faces no issues in his journeys, provided he willingly undertakes them. As when Medea banished him to the Under World as a desperate act of imprisonment, he found himself ensnared in its malevolent embrace, unable to escape its clutches unless he's summoned.

Megaton Punch: A single punch from Sokar is strong enough to tear one of Seraphim's arms apart. Then again, tearing Seraphim into bloody pieces is easy, the trick is to make her stay that way.

Strike Me Down with All Your Hatred!: Just by virtue of Medea's and Ahsmanet's typical tactics having little to no effect, they had found the need to tap into a very dark place just to do enough to keep him down. And even that hadn't been entirely effective until Seraphim rolled in.

Evil Cannot Comprehend Good: In Warren's perspective, power and morality are incompatible and should never be intertwined. He strongly believes that Medea's attempt to embody both power and morality is an exercise in futility, and this notion infuriates him to the core. He is shocked that, in the end, Medea doesn't completely hold what he did to her sisters and friends against him and that he was able to let go of her sorrow. He is even more infuriated by the fact that, after defeating him, she expressed disappointment rather than joy. 

Outside-Context Problem: In Norrington's Desire, every villain has their own reasons for doing what they do. Usually, but not always, it's tied to their messed up pasts or, whether it's trauma, strife, some messed-up impulse, or simply inhuman nature. At their core, they're kind of relatable, or at least you can understand where they're coming from. But then there's Warren and Sokar. At first, it looks like Warren's got this whole Jekyll and Hyde thing going on with Sokar, making his alleged split personality as his reasoning like the other villains in the story But guess what? That split personality act? It's just that—an act. And when we realize that, it hits you that Warren is just an asshole. There's no logic or reason behind what Warren does. He's bordering on a manifestation of pure evil, straight from the twisted depths of his subconscious. The guy is beyond unhingedly cruel, insanely sadistic, and downright vengeful. When you compare him to Oceanus with all his insane power, Freki with his cold-hearted pragmatism, Anthony with his survival-of-the-fittest mentality, and even Valentino with his relentless determination, they all fade away in the face of Warren's sheer malevolence. Warren takes the cake as the most dangerous villain by a mile.

Unskilled, but Strong: In their first face-off, he totally flexes his physical superiority over Medea and Ahsmanet. His fighting style is all about raw power and brute force, not exactly the most polished or elegant. But hey, it doesn't matter because the guy is an absolute tank, tough as nails and insanely strong. However, things start to shift when Seraphim gets a handle on Sokar's dimension and figures out how to work her healing powers to her advantage. That's when Sokar starts feeling the real threat. Still, he manages to keep Seraphim at bay for a few days, holding his ground until the fight becomes a more even playing field.

Immortality Seeker: Warren's main goal. It isn’t because he thinks living forever is some kind of perk—he knows someone like him is pretty much destined for Hell the moment he dies. So, he’s doing everything he can to avoid that fate, aiming to become a demonic entity. Demons, while still tied to Hell, are there as residents and torturers, which, in his mind, is at least better than being one of the tortured. He finally managed to achieve this when he became Sokar.

Hoist by His Own Petard: Twice: Once when his accidental help into Ahsmanet's possession of Medea, giving the girl the power to kill him. Then later is when he takes Seraphim to his own dimension by virtue of being functionally immortal there, but this also unleashes the full potential of Seraphim's power, which only works when she is outside mortal realms.

Depraved Bisexual: He wed Emma Norrington, who gave birth to twin daughters to him, and later is shown to have a new boy toy at least every other week.

Transformation Horror: Warren's body convulses as the malevolent entity he created, Sokar, claws its way out of his flesh, leaving behind a trail of grotesque mutations. Unlike Seraphim, who smoothly melds with Medea's body through her divine markings, Sokar seems to burst out of Warren in a cancerous distortion of flesh and bone.

Evil Genius: He's rather impressive when it comes to his magic and creating artificial humans, but he's also in this solely for his own motivations. He's also a completely Smug Snake.

The Needless: Once he becomes the Demon Emperor Sokar, he no longer has any need for sleep or procreation and he can go an entire year without eating or drinking anything.

Long-Haired Pretty Boy: As Sokar. His long hair and borderline androgynous appearance give him this vibe, though it's generally downplayed considering his body is like a Hunk.

Smug Super: Dude thinks he's untouchable, all thanks to the wicked powers of Sokar and its freaky dimension. And gotta admit, for most of the story, he's got a reason to strut around with that smug grin on his face.

Intangibility: Unlike Seraphim or Ahsmanet, Sokar can phase through solid objects. His being a dimensional demon may have something to do with that.

It Can Think: Sokar was initially one of the rare demons that are sentient without a host; in particular, he's loud, arrogant, spiteful, and deeply nasty. He will, nonetheless, serve as Warren's mouthpiece and normally follows Warren's instructions.

Mask of Sanity: He’s great at playing the part of a shy, harmless scholar or just an eccentric scientist who wants to stay out of trouble. But if you push him hard enough, he’ll snap, and that’s when you’ll see the real him—a violent narcissist, completely obsessed with creating the perfect demonic body for himself. He wants to shed his humanity, and he’ll stop at nothing to make it happen. 

Freudian Trio: Of the three main villains, Warren is the Ego to Anthony's Superego and Mia's Id.

Good Hair, Evil Hair: Warren's appearance is the epitome of a successful businessman: his hair is styled and groomed to perfection, exuding an air of professionalism and success. On the other hand, Sokar's wild and untamed hair is a reflection of his turbulent and unpredictable nature. 

Curb-Stomp Battle: On both ends of this with Medea. During their first fight, Sokar completely brutalizes Medea and probably would have killed her if not for Emma/Ahsmanet intervening, and even then Sokar just starts overpowering her and eventually grievously wounds her before setting his sights on Medea again. The second time around, Seraphim wants revenge for... basically everything Warren has done to her, and after letting him obliterate her as much as he wants until making him desperate, she starts subjecting Sokar to a downright brutal No-Holds-Barred Beatdown with the only reason he didn´t kill him it's because it's virtually impossible.

Ax-Crazy: A very subdued example. From his debut alone, you should get the hint that there's something horribly wrong with his psyche. He does a fine job of masking it, but throughout Norrington's Desire, he exhibits narcissistic (and borderline psychopathic) behaviour and doesn't think twice about doing whatever it takes to make Sokar a reality.


Mouth of Sauron: Much like Urizen or The Drifter, Sokar initially served as this to Warren, acting in his stead while the archaeologist works in the shadows in order not to damage his image. However, Sokar has a distinctive personality from its human vessel, being more crass and ill-tempered than the ''polite'' and level-headed Warren. Once Warren himself enters the picture, Sokar fades out of this role and the two basically merge into the same being.

Cold Ham: As Warren, he's incredibly restrained but his words have no less emphasis. Averted of course as Sokar.

Villain Respect: He compliments the V7D, saying that he realizes why Laurel handpicked them to guard Medea and that they indeed live up to their reputation, only to reveal how far they actually were from him in terms of power when he makes them face him as Sokar.

Villain Takes An Interest: Out of the V7D members that are not named Medea, Warren repeatedly singles out Nicoletta, mentioning her several times as someone he's particularly excited to get rid off for ''ruining his project''.

Hated by All: Feared by his daughters and despised by Medea, Laurel actively orders Medea to send him back to Hell, and The Drifter (who is Anthony's avatar) is annoyed by his mere existence.

Would Hit a Girl: The abusive father of Kiara and Emma Norrington, Jr. as well as principally targetting Medea.

World's Strongest Man: He developed and merged with Sokar to become THE most powerful demonic entity in the story; as a result, Medea was pushed to transform into the first angel, the complete antithesis of a demon, in order to get rid of him.

Would Hurt a Child: Warren is messed up, man. He's so obsessed with his goals that he wouldn't even hesitate to let a kid bite the dust if it meant getting what he wanted. And don't even get me started on how he treats his own daughters. There are hints and whispers that he beats them when they don't live up to his messed-up expectations. It's sickening. And if he had raised Medea himself, who knows what twisted things he would've done?

Knight of Cerebus: Norrington's Desire is already dark enough with Medea being a psychotic anti-hero from the Underworld who practices necromancy and has a guardian hellhound, but the appearance of Warren Norrington sets the stage for a vastly more competent former black magician of Laurel turned a mastermind who manages to get the jump on Medea, curb-stomping her in her debut and only had to retreat due to the involvement of The V7D. His direct involvement in the plot always ends with one of the heroes ending up with traumatic experiences, culminating in his transmutation to Sokar. Unlike Anthony, he lacks any comedic traits or possesses Okeanus' trait of extreme incompetence in getting tasks done. Warren in the end fulfils his goals due to having lethal effectiveness in getting the task done without playing around. The story gets grimmer whenever he personally takes action with the results leading to catastrophe, as well as single-handedly wiping out a fellow demon and The Eye of Laurel.

No-Nonsense Nemesis: Unlike the Sun God who's always ready to show off and talk trash, Warren doesn't waste time with grandiose boasts or mindless insults. Instead, he knows how to push Medea and Emma's buttons with just a few well-placed taunts. It's all part of his psychological warfare, trying to mess with their heads and throw them off balance.

The Renfield: Non-vampiric example. Warren has this uncanny talent to charm and manipulate young men into assisting him, all in an effort to keep his own hands clean and preserve his flawless image as an Egyptologist and suburban family man. But let's not overlook that he just wants an attentive audience for his motive rants and speeches, as well as a personal lackey and boy toy to stroke his ego... and his ass, probably. However, these relationships often end up being deeply dysfunctional from his side. 

Warren: He unleashes his agony with the intensity of death and animosity. He's ready to go to extreme lengths for my sake. I have to admit, there's something thrilling about it. But once it starts losing its excitement, I'll dispose of him, just as I did with my Kiara. At the end of the day, I am Sokar. The perverse joy I find in ending the life of someone I hold dear is unparalleled. It fills me with a profound sense of happiness.

Beard of Evil: While he was busy working his butt off on his project for over 700+ days straight, Warren kind of neglected his grooming routine. The dude just let himself go, growing a seriously noticeable beard.

Red Eyes, Take Warning: In his demon form, he is the only Norrington member with fully blood-red eyes, including sclera and irises. Although Ahsmanet and Seraphim both have red sclera, their irises are pink and blue, respectively. Fitting, Warren is the worst out of the three. 

Daddy Had a Good Reason for Abandoning You: Warren had an interesting way of justifying his absence during Medea's upbringing. He claims that she was snatched away from him and placed with another family, as if it were all beyond his control. But in truth: Warren knew exactly where Medea was all along. He had her in his clutches after she was rescued from his grasp. But instead of raising her within the confinement of the Norrington Household, he cunningly allowed her to be raised in a seemingly normal, human environment. Why? So she could grow up innocent, unsuspecting, and oh so easy to manipulate.

Always Someone Better: Played With in relation to Seraphim. In terms of abilities, Sokar is basically "Seraphim +1", having equal if not superior power, a larger effective handle of his demon self, and superior control over his dimension that not even Seraphim at its peak can match in either confrontation. However, Warren is far less skilled in combat as Sokar than Medea is with Seraphim, and this experience gap lets Medea keep up and match against him. And while Seraphim does ultimately defeat Sokar in their final clash, Seraphim was unable to completely kill him since he was functionally immortal, having only to settle down to banish him to Hell again.

''It" Is Dehumanizing: Medea is often in which she doesn't refer to Warren as "he" or "him." Nope, for her, Warren is an "it." Yeah, not hyperbole She sees him as some kind of non-human creature, even before the merging with Sokar happens. She's convinced that he's lost all traces of his humanity, and "it" is the best way to describe him in her eyes.

Creepy High-Pitched Voice: He has a thrilling shriek that sounds like crazed laughter. It's quite unnerving for a demon of his size and power to have such a shrill ''roar''.

Combat Pragmatist: Warren isn't one to go charging into battles like a reckless youngster, probably because he's aware of his ageing body. Instead, he opts for sneaky tactics, undercover maneuvers, and mind-bending illusions to gain the advantage in pretty much every situation. He kept up this stealthy game until he finally acquired the powers of Sokar, which means he won't have to rely on surprise attacks anymore. What's intriguing is that this sneaky approach is something he shares with Medea. They both know the value of playing it smart and keeping their enemies guessing.

Complexity Addiction: Warren had options, man. He could've ended Medea's life with a single punch to the heart, quick and painless. But nah, he had to take the long, twisted road of psychological torment. Seriously, it was unnecessarily dramatic and cruel. Playing mind games with her, bombarding her with messed-up illusions, just to shatter her mind. Well, karma's a bitch because Medea somehow survives having her Underworld powers drained and, along with Emma, finds a way to survive in Sokar's Dimension.

Eviler Than Thou: He's way more twisted and wicked than almost any villain in the story, except for Anthony and Okeanus, and that is still up for debate. Warren really takes the cake when it comes to demonic depravity. The only heel to have ever really definitively outdone Warren is Seraphim, and even Seraphim doesn't quite have the level of sadism that Sokar does.

Nerves of Steel: He and his creation also share this feature. When Sokar's indestructible realm is affected, he doesn't lose it; Even when Warren is severely injured, he manages to pull himself together and takes the necessary steps to bounce back.

Darker And Edgier: He is pushed as a Darker and Edgier counterpart to Medea... Ironic since she looks like a psychopath and he looks like an everyday househusband.

Contrasting Sequel Antagonist: He's one to Anthony du Cronos. Sokar evokes divine imagery (name included) common in Egyptian mythology and is the patriarch of a nearly-disappearing Clan (mostly because he doesn't want his knowledge/power for anyone else but himself), whereas Anthony evokes angelic imagery from biblical texts and is the main ancestor of most of the rising du Cronos Dynasty.

Blondes Are Evil: Emma and Medea regard him as the coldest-hearted son of a bitch. He's considered the blackest sheep of the Norrington family, no doubt about it. Medea, a natural blonde, makes a living off taking out scumbags and lowlifes, while Emma's not exactly thrilled about her demon status and the whole soul-eating gig it comes with, only doing it because she's afraid of going to Hell.

Creepy Monotone: What's even creepier about him compared to Anthony du Cronos is that he doesn't need to be hammy and over-the-top to send chills down your spine. He maintains a cool and composed demeanor, which makes his dark side all the more unsettling. The creepy comes from the fact that he's a horrible madman with dark magic, and he calmly chats with his opponents before dealing with them.

Took a Level in Badass: First, the major jump from human to witch, and then he took a million more when he evolved into a Demon Emperor.

Wicked Cultured: When he's not busy scheming and causing havoc for Emma and Medea, he indulges in the luxurious pleasures of life, including sipping on champagne and losing himself in the pages of rare books found only in the Norrington household's exclusive library. Despite his ruthless and calculating nature, Warren has a taste for the finer things and takes pride in his refined tastes.

Villainous Legacy: He literally created both hosts of the Ahsmanet demon and the Eye of Laurel. And his memory still haunts Medea's and Emma's minds until current days.

Determinator: Warren has both tremendous patience (waiting roughly three decades for the chance to create Medea and then train to steal her powers) and an almost commendable tolerance for suffering in pursuit of his ambitions, shrugging off or ignoring injuries that would cripple or kill a younger man.

Action Dad: Technically qualifies, though it's too bad he doesn't have the heart of one.

Smarter Than You Look: Emma and Medea assumed that in his demon form, he would turn into a mindless brute who would only use force and his superhuman abilities to deal with the situation. Although he is brutal, he poses a threat because of his sharp wit and remarkable ability to react quickly under pressure (no pun intended); he only possesses sufficient superhuman abilities to rarely require his human intellect.

Villain Has a Point: He told no lie to Medea, he was gonna make sure her chthonic magic would grow stronger, but he never said the path would be painless.

Pragmatic Villainy: Warren is callously pragmatic and will immediately cut people out of his life and abandon others when it seems to be the most practical option. Cases in point:

The Sociopath: Warren is a master of disguise when it comes to his true nature. He's a highly functioning sociopath who knows how to put on a show of charm and manners. Take, for example, his act of pretending to be sad when he had to cut ties with Kiara after she supposedly betrayed him. It's mind-boggling how he can manipulate emotions and make it seem like he actually cares. In fact, he makes Medea's dark side look almost tame in comparison.

Why Won't you Die?: Sokar asks this question of Seraphim after impaling her through the chest, busting her head open, stabbing her with a sharp light, suffocating her, dismembering her, crushing her and splitting her body and sending one part to a different dimension. Seraphim may not be as durable or strong as Sokar but her almost unmatchable regenerative factor makes up for it... a lot.

Evil Old Folks: Advancing age has done nothing to dull Warren's evil.

Un-person: Medea and the staff of Laurel's main temple were hell-bent on completely erasing any trace of Warren Norrington's existence from history. They were determined to leave no stone unturned in their quest to wipe out any evidence of the man who had caused them so much trouble. We don't know yet if they pulled it off or if some remnants of Warren's legacy remain. Only time will tell.

Not So Different: He and Medea share a lot of similarities, their Lack of Empathy being the first one to notice when comparing the two, their brutally pragmatic ways to get what they want, their hate for backstabbers/traitors and their determinations of steel. However... 

Not So Similar: Medea has an extremely high sense of morality, and by the time they meet for the last battle, Medea is no longer doing what she does to annihilate wrongdoers, but rather to protect people from those same wrongdoers.

And Your Little Dog, Too!: During his Villainous Breakdown, Warren threatens to rape and kill her V7D friends once he's done with her. This did nothing more than push Seraphim to stop fooling around and immediately go for the kill.

Hate Sink: There's absolutely nothing good about this guy; he's just as nasty on the inside as he appears on the outside.

Mood-Swinger: He throws a fit when he learns that Medea discovered his ''assimilation'' plan, and angrily yelled at Aleister by saying how much he hates having to kill her for it because he says he cares about his project. Yet, he is all too happy to Mind Rape and then "kill" Seraphim a dozen times, and when she kept coming back, Sokar wanted nothing more than to see her dead. Considering he's a subdued type of Ax-Crazy and a Sociopath, one has to wonder how much he really "cared" for Medea in the first place or how fast he moved on.

Not So Above It All: His very specific attire and hairstyle suggest that Warren is very conscious about his looks. He can often be seen running a hand over his hair to slick it back, sometimes even during (or just after) a fight.

Acid-Trip Dimension: This is what Sokar causes to the world once someone is dragged to his dimension: objects crack like glass and vanish into a desolate black and blue cosmos, with the only thing remaining besides Sokar are the person(s) he dragged with him, completely under his control. This was Warren's endgame when he tried to become Sokar since he originally was only able to create portals but with a very reduced time limit, Sokar set said time limit to ''whatever Warren pleases''.

Face of an Angel, Mind of a Demon: Out of the living Norringtons, Warren's image is easily the cleanest. He has no bad habits that have made it out to the public, is well-liked for his approachable, house-husband attitude, and is conventionally handsome in his silver years. Behind closed doors, however, he immediately proves himself to be the worst of them.

Evil Mentor: To his daughters but mostly to his creation, Medea Norrington.

Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!: His attack on Medea and Emma does much more to help them reconnect as sisters than two encounters ever did. With them pulling an Enemy Mine against him and working as a badass team.

Evil Counterpart: Despite the fact that both Sokar and Seraphim are freshly born supernatural entities in their first exhibitions of hand-to-hand combat, Sokar's development as a demon throughout their encounter is the reverse of Seraphim's. By being patient, paying attention, and making the best use of her regeneration abilities during the confrontation, she develops as a foe and gradually learns Sokar's behaviour and how to take advantage of it. Sokar, meanwhile, overwhelms its opponent via sheer might and superior dimensional warping skills, growing more arrogant and careless with each assault.

Bright Is Not Good: Warren may have the looks of a polished, picture-perfect public figure, with his meticulously styled sandy blond hair, charming smile, and penchant for rocking stylish pastel-coloured outfits. But don't let that fool you. Behind that facade lies a dangerous lunatic bastard who couldn't care less about anyone unless they serve a purpose in his twisted agenda.

Arch-Enemy: Warren is undeniably the one who takes the crown as Medea's ultimate nemesis, the one who truly knows how to get under her skin. While Medea had a friendly rivalry with Emma and mutual respect as worthy opponents with Freki, Warren is simply in a whole other league. He had a deep understanding of Medea's vulnerabilities and how to exploit them to the fullest. He didn't hold back in his relentless pursuit of breaking her down. He knew just how to dismantle her senses, crush her spirit, and leave her sanity shattered. He wasn't satisfied with just defeating her in battle; he wanted to leave her broken in every way imaginable. Warren is a master at pushing Medea's buttons, and he took sadistic pleasure in watching her suffer.

Power Floats: Unlike Seraphim or Ahsmanet, Sokar is at least able to levitate.

Nigh-Invulnerable: A combination of domination of his own dimension and Intangibility means that as long as Sokar is careful, he's effectively impossible to harm.

Good Hair, Evil Hair: He has sandy blonde hair that is constantly slicked back, in comparison to Medea's black straight hair.

Winds of Destiny, Change!: Sokar's world is fundamentally able to control destiny toward whatever Warren desires.

You Will Be Spared: Subverted. After Medea returned to the Norrington household, Warren had the intent to keep Aleister hanging around. He wanted to make sure he had someone to rely on for assistance and magic, plus someone who'd actually listen to his self-indulgent monologues. But the moment Aleister started getting too nosy and poking his nose where it didn't belong, Warren wasted no time in setting up his death.

Even Evil Has Loved Ones: He seems to care about his daughters... kinda, maybe, sort of. But he's too obsessed with his ambition for them to be a priority. He was also in love with Aleister, or at least liked him enough to keep him as a boy toy for a decade or so, but when push came to shove, and he had to choose between love and his twisted goals, well, let's just say he went for the kill. Love hurts, man.

Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold: Very much averted. He presents himself this way but is easily the most disturbing member of the Norrington Clan. 

It's All About Me: It's clear that he only wanted Medea for his own personal gain, he had no interest in sharing the huge amount and mixture of magic with his daughters or lover, who actively helped with Medea's creation.

Informed Attribute: Warren never actually says he wants to be the big shot in the demon world, despite what Emma and Medea think. He's definitely full of himself and not a people person, but from what the story tells us, his main goal is to unlock his full potential by becoming a demon and taking over Medea's body. As for any grand plan to become a demon lord, well, that's just speculation at this point.

Jerkass: It's quite astounding how much of a dick this guy is capable of being.

Story-Breaker Power: Warren originally had the ability to create cube-like portals which he used mostly as an archaeologist. Once he became Sokar, the demonic power increased to the point that the portals were no longer just mere transportation, but rather a complete dimension of its own that only Sokar or the resurfaced Seraphim, whose full power literally works anywhere except the living world can freely access and even survive.

Smug Super: Believes himself to be invincible thanks to the powers of Sokar, and for most of the story he's right to be smug.

Ambition Is Evil: Warren's obsession with power and his desire to push the limits of what is possible is central to his character. He is driven by a need to prove himself, and himself only, and sees power as a means to that end. However, there is a sense of recklessness in Warren's pursuit of power, as he does not seem to have a clear plan for what he will do once he achieves it. When Nicoletta confronts him about this, Warren admits that he is not sure what he will do with all of his power, but quickly dismisses the thought.

Shadow Archetype: Warren has all of Medea's unfettered traits but without the redeeming qualities such as righteousness and especially trust in others. He is essentially what Medea may well have been if Warren had not lost sight of her due to Kiara's intervention.

I Regret Nothing: When Seraphim asks him Was It Really Worth It?, his answer is a very blatant and straightforward "yes." But who knows, now that he's stuck in the depths of Hell, he might be singing a different tune...

Misanthrope Supreme: Warren's intense dislike for almost everyone in his life is a testament to his self-centered and narcissistic personality. He views others as mere obstacles or tools to be used in the pursuit of his own goals, and shows little regard for their well-being or feelings. The only person who seems to have earned his affection and respect is his deceased wife, Emma. However, even her death is shrouded in suspicion, with hints that Warren may have had a hand in it as well.

Gold and White Are Divine: His raging god complex, although the crimson, reddish shade of the orange parts clearly represents the fact that he falls well short of true divinity, both in terms of strength and compassion.

Was Once a Man: Spent most of the first book as the egyptologist Warren Norrington, by the climax of the first book he has completed Sokar's development, turning himself into a dimensional demon.

Karmic Death: Not death, since becoming a demon was a means to fool death. But Warren was sent back to Hell by his own creation, aided by his daughter, who was forced to follow his steps into wicked immortality.

Break Them by Talking: Warren's true danger lies not in his supernatural abilities or his demonic form, but in his unmatched talent for psychological manipulation. His mastery of language is nothing short of uncanny, allowing him to deconstruct his opponents' psyches with ease and then bend them to his will. With nothing but words, he can turn his enemies against each other, break down their willpower, and have them dancing to his tune.

Offing The Offspring: Warren may have had a hand in the death of his own daughter Kiara. Whether he directly arranged her death or took matters into his own hands is unclear, but his actions towards his other daughters leave little room for doubt. Then tries to do the same with Emma, and then again with Medea.

Parental Favoritism: Favoritism is a bit of a stretch, but Emma at least disappointed him less. Nevertheless, even Emma falls short of Warren's exacting standards, as he eventually confesses that none of his three daughters has lived up to his expectations.

Gold-Colored Superiority: Sokar's dominant golden hues are a blatant reflection of Warren's self-image as a demonic entity. The opulent gleam of gold not only exudes a sense of grandeur and power, but also has deep-rooted symbolism as a representation of evil and corruption.

Be Careful What You Wish For: He ultimately obtains the demonic immortality he craved, only to be forced to wander in Hell eternally, unable to return to Earth until summoned and enslaved by a skilled enough necromancer.

Card-Carrying Villain: You know what's funny about him? He's totally aware of the messed-up stuff he's doing. He knows exactly how messed up it is, and he knows there will be consequences. But he doesn't care. He doesn't try to make excuses or pretend he's doing the right thing. He's like, "Yeah, I'm a fucked-up dude, and I'm gonna do fucked-up things." He doesn't need anyone's forgiveness or approval. He's just gonna keep doing his thing, consequences be damned.

Soft-Spoken Sadist: Despite his frequent fits of rage, there's an eerie sense of tranquillity in the way he articulates his monstrous ambitions. It's as if he takes pleasure in the meticulous details of his wicked schemes, relishing the fear and disturbance they will undoubtedly sow.

Know When to Fold 'Em: Warren is many things, but he's not an idiot; he understood what those wolves meant. With a quick wit, he deduced that chasing after his daughter and the infant wasn't the best idea if he wanted to stay alive. Plus, going against the goddess' grand scheme didn't seem like a bright move... at least, not for the moment.

Gone Horribly Right: After six failed attempts, his pet project of an artificial human/magic vessel (later named Medea Norrington) finally succeeds, and it's so goddamn good that the Queen of Hell herself catches winds of the kid and sends a pack of wolves to surround his household to warn Warren of her intentions.