#assassin protagonists

In the shadowy recesses of fantasy literature, where danger and intrigue brew as richly as a witch’s potion, the assassin archetype has undergone a remarkable evolution. From mere background dagger-wielders to complex main characters with their own moral compasses (however askew they might be), assassins in fantasy have truly come into their own. From the Shadows to the Spotlight Historically,…

When searching for role models to navigate the complex maze of life, who better to look up to than assassins? You know, those mythical beings who earn their crust by severing the life threads of others—often with a dramatic flair that would make even Shakespeare say, “Tone it down, mate.” It turns out, these dark, brooding figures from the literary world can teach us more than just how to don a…