masterpossessed

Masterpossessed is a term used primarily in online fan communities, tabletop roleplaying games, and speculative fiction to describe a state in which a person loses autonomy to a supervising figure or controlling entity described as a master. The term is not part of established psychological or theological vocabularies and does not refer to a single, standardized phenomenon; rather, it is a descriptive label that arises in discussions of power dynamics, possession tropes, or mind-control narratives.

Origin and usage: The exact origin is unclear, but the compound formation of master and possessed mirrors traditional language for possession while emphasizing domination by a “master.” In fiction and gaming, “masterpossessed” may characterize a compliant or under-the-influence character whose actions are guided by a master figure, whether that figure is a person, an artificial intelligence, a cult, or a magical entity.

Contexts: In roleplaying games, players might describe a character as masterpossessed when a compelling NPC or ritual grants the master control over the character. In literature and fan fiction, it signals a plot device where autonomy is compromised by authority. In discussions of coercive control, some commentators use the term metaphorically to discuss dependencies and hierarchical power.

Limitations: As a nonstandard term, its meaning can vary across communities, and it should be defined locally when used in collaborative works.

See also: possession, coercive control, mind control, domination, master-slave dynamic.