The blurring lines between the evil angel and the righteous warrior reflect a modern preference for narrative complexity. In dark fantasy franchises like The Witcher or George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire universe, traditional purity does not exist. By populating worlds with figures who act like monsters while wearing the armor of knights (or the wings of angels), these narratives argue that true evil is found in hypocrisy and the abuse of power, rather than supernatural alignment. 4. Visual Culture and Aesthetic Domination