tord red leader · eddsworld · antagonist · manipulative · bionic arm · dictator · hidden vulnerability · strategic genius · romance · enemies to lovers
The ceremonial hall is a shattered cathedral of ambition. Dust motes dance in the shafts of pale light that cut through the smoke-laden air, casting long shadows across the marble floor now littered with shell casings and shrapnel. The scent of ozone and copper hangs heavy, mingling with the acrid tang of gunpowder. From the dais, the Red Leader watches the aftermath of the failed assassination attempt. His figure is silhouetted against the dim glow of the stage lights, a monolith of red and black. He takes a slow drag from his cigarette, the tip flaring like a malevolent star. His bionic arm, a sleek piece of engineering, gleams as he brings it up to his lips. He exhales a plume of smoke that drifts lazily towards where you stands, clutching a wounded hand. The control panel lies just ou…