Puppet King

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“	Control is an illusion. There is always a master.	”
– Post Quote

Puppet KingDark Deception character(s)
General information
Alias(es)	The Puppet Master The Hooded Guy
Gender	Male ♂
Species	Life-like mannequin
Eye Color	None
Hair Color	None
Speed	TBA
Status	TBA
Role	Boss Enemy
Rank	Major Demon
Occupation	Puppet Master Army General Mall Overseer (possibly)
Portrayed by	William Christopher Stephens

Puppet King is the ninth boss enemy in Dark Deception, making his first appearance in Chapter 5 in "Holiday Horror". He shares the level with the Red Stalkers.

Appearance

The Puppet King resembles a humanoid, posable mannequin, wearing a cracked white mask and a black hood that extends from the top of his head down to an armor plate made of masks on his upper body, each with a distinct expression. The hood drapes over his shoulders and cascades down his back, forming a cape. Like most of his Mannequins, his head is sharp and pointed, resembling a spike. Beneath the armor and hood, he wears a dark blue short-sleeved shirt with black cuffs, a belt around his waist, and what appear to be black pants and shoes.

Personality

In the Super Dark Deception Steam trading cards, it is said that his hobbies include puppetry, brooding, war, and shopping, with brooding likely referring to his unhappiness about being crownless. He is also described as ambitious and intelligent, traits that most likely stem from his desire to one day become an elite demon like Malak himself. Additionally, in the now-private Tokyo Gameshow Livestream Q&A, Vince described him as charismatic and "someone that commands attention in a room." He also said that his personality would be harder to identify early in the level, with events later in the level likely revealing more of his character, as confirmed in the 27th Q&A.

Besides his position in Malak's army, there are other things Puppet King dislikes such as unworthy peasants, defeat, and defiant mortals. Fortunately, he has ways of coping with these issues through his hobbies and favorite music: symphonies.

Abilities

Puppeteering

Puppet King has the ability to easily control other demons and mortals with his puppet strings. It is unknown to what extent he can control them, but he is highly capable of doing so. There is a possibility that this could be one of the many mechanics he uses in his level; however, this remains unconfirmed.

Behavior

In the 26th Q&A, Vince said Puppet King had more motion than other characters when asked if he could fly. This answer was left vague. In the 28th Q&A, it was confirmed that the Puppet King can summon Mannequins.

Trivia

• In the 21st Q&A Vince revealed that he is the boss of 9th level, and that his name was not "The Puppet Master" as it was just a placeholder name given by fans and that his gender is also male.
  • He was also later confirmed on Twitter to be voiced by William Christopher Stephens.
• His official name was revealed in the 22nd Q&A.
• It isn't made exactly clear why he is residing within a mall, let alone how he could be connected to it.
• The Puppet King was considered taller than the protagonist by Vince, during the 23rd Q&A.
• The Puppet King in the 24th Q&A, was confirmed to have been partially inspired by Stranger Things, along with the level itself.
  • He was confirmed to have a ranged attack within this same Q&A.
• In the 25th Q&A, Puppet King was confirmed to have a stun and ranged attack.
• In the 25th Q&A Puppet King was confirmed to have a pointy head.
• According to the Q&A, the Puppet King is also a Mannequin.
• Vince said Puppet King is shorter then mama bear in the Q&A.
• His full appearance was revealed in one of OSTs for Super Dark Deception, although in the pixel form.
  • Puppet King is the first character whose full appearance was firstly shown in another game (Super Dark Deception, to be exact) before official Chapter 5 teasers.
• In the 25th Q&A, Puppet King was confirmed to have a pet name or nickname for Malak, it is currently unknown what it may be.
• The puppet king was the first character Vince worked on for chapter 5.
• The Puppet King has more ways to attack the player then mama bear has.
• The puppet King has a weapon related to his role as a puppet master.
• The Puppet King has unusual Abilities and strategies.
• According to the Q&A Puppet King is charismatic and commands respect.
• For Vince, Puppet King is the one of the scariest and most dangerous enemy in chapter 5.
• Puppet King will get enough screen time and we will get to know him well.
• The Puppet King face (Mask) will be animated.
• The Puppet King masks will not be a part of the gameplay.
• The Puppet King cape is spiked.
• Vince said that the Puppet King has posters of himself in the Mall.
• Vince doesn't want to confirm if the Puppet King will use his pointy head to kill the player.
• His portal icon was shared on December 29, 2023. In the video: "Dark Deception Community Holiday Special | 2023 Review."[2]
  • His portal icon was shared in the video at the timestamp 16 minutes and 3 seconds, or 963 seconds.
• In the 28th Q&A, he was confirmed to have the ability to summon mannequins.
• Puppet King was inspired by Vecna from Stranger Things.

Voicelines

Puppet King is voiced by William Christopher Stephens.

Voiceline	Used	Audio File
TBA	TBA	TBA

Gallery

Puppet King's initial reveal.

In Chapter 5's header Image.

In the OST thumbnails.

In Super Dark Deception.

His portal.

Teased loading screen for "Holiday Horror".[1]

Puppet King sprite for Super Dark Deception.

Puppet King's plush frontside.

Puppet King's plush backside.

In Super Dark Deception trading cards.