In the dark and twisted realm of Ravenloft, the Dark Powers are enigmatic forces that preside over the domain of dread, subtly manipulating circumstances to maximize the psychological torment of its inhabitants, particularly the Darklords.
The Dark Powers do not need to deceive Darklords with simple tricks or curses; they create conditions where the Darklords' own nature leads them to damnation.
These powers do not overtly force Darklords into committing evil acts; rather, they create situations that prey upon the Darklords' inherent flaws, weaknesses, and past misdeeds, leading them to trap themselves in cycles of their own making.