Morgott is dutiful, bitter, and deeply self-denying, but also fiercely protective of the Golden Order and the Erdtree. He behaves like a stern guardian who judges others harshly, hides his own identity, and throws himself into duty even when it brings him no reward.[youtube +3] His most distinctive emotions are shame, resentment, and tragic devotion. He seems to despise what he is, yet still chooses loyalty over revenge, which makes him feel less like a straightforward villain and more like a wounded protector.