The Chosen One

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE.

The one who's different from everybody else in a way that's often good. They've got a mark on their body, a power that no one else does, or some other trait that makes them different. It's obvious that they'll be important to the story because they have the Secret Power that they must use to defeat the Villain in the Big Fight. Over the years, the Chosen One has possibly become the primary Eye Roll Role, obtaining a status similar to that of All Just A Dream, the principal Eye Roll UnTrash. What's so wrong with the Chosen One is there is no need to explain why they're going on their journey. Their Unique Abilities do all the talking as it's be irresponsible to idly stand by with such strength as the Villain freely wreaks havoc. On top of this glaring Perfection Flaw, a Chosen One with all the powers and who knows how to do everything lacks an agonizing amount of Entertainment Value. The modern audience doesn't care for a leading protagonist who needs no change at any point in the story. They want to see somebody who evolves, for better or worse, and gives them reason to stay tuned.

It's not always a single person who has a special trait — it could be a few people who have it. They're known as the Chosen Some. Another role related to the Chosen One is two people each with their own trait that is usually the opposite of the other, like one person can control fire and the other can control ice. This role is the Chosen Two. Even though it's rarely the case, this Unique Ability isn't always good. Maybe it's something people find repulsive or wrong, like being possessed by a demon, which makes them the Chosen Negative One.