Determinism

Pylyp Stepanovych Orlyk

Psychological Profile: Orlyk, known as "The Prince of Lies," exhibits ruthless pragmatism, characterized by deception and psychological manipulation. His harsh personality and overt contempt for vulnerability or incompetence are evident.

Motivations: He seeks influence through covert operations, driven by control and power. His motivation is clear: maintaining dominance through fear and calculated aggression.

Orlyk: The Tool of Controlled Chaos

Orlyk was never meant to rule. He was designed to be a violent, disruptive force a blunt instrument meant to soften the ground for true leadership.

He was given his own country, yet he resents it.

He sees Liberius as a condescending benefactor, not a rightful superior.

His role is not that of a leader, but a manufactured crisis a pre-determined villain meant to be vanquished.

Orlyk’s Psychology: The Pawn Who Thought He Was a King

Orlyk's resentment is essential. It ensures that he does not see himself as a tool, even though he is one.

He believes he is a self-made warlord, but his power was granted, not earned.

His sense of ownership over his nation makes him resistant to Liberius’ authority.

This manufactured dissonance between gratitude and entitlement is what ultimately drives him to war.

Orlyk is a living time bomb programmed by those above him to explode on command. And Favor is the one who lit the fuse.

Do you believe in determinism or free will?

Would you sell your soul if you knew when your life would end?