Explaining James Ironwood through Eunnieverse Fanart.
Before I begin my Robyn Hill Defense Post, I feel it might work to use the fanart of a former RWBY Fanartist to explain why I feel James Ironwood was always going to be an antagonist.
And NO, he’s not a cartoonish villain, that’s just the people crying about “protagonist-centered morality” and what-not.
Anyway, credit to Eunnieverse aka Eunnie.
Remember how people accuse Team RWBY of “betraying Ironwood?”
Remember how people keep claiming James is some “Battle-tested General”
Foreshadowing James’ personality and how his response to everything is a display of military bravado.
How Ozpin and others trusting James cost them.
Not afraid to beat up kids.
“Loyalty always matters!” Loyalty to whom and to what?
And last but not least...
Let us remember that James just loves throwing his authority around while telling his fellow council members “I respect checks and balances”
Nah, you don’t. And your embargo failed to do anything positive.
Anyway, thank you Eunnieverse for your fantastic portrayal of Ironwood.