"Dmitri Johannes Petrov was not known for his heart, but he'll do the right thing regardless. Proving this becomes the latest challenge for him when he recruits some unlikely people to help him put an end to an evil he's familiar with once and for all."
Nominal Hero is a Henry Stickmin Series Fan Fic by IAmHoussem17 released on FanFiction.Net and Archive of Our Own.
The story primarily revolves around the Wall's warden Dmitri, who catches wind of ominous news about someone from his past. Using his resources, he seeks help from some people imprisoned in his complex. Convincing them to help will not be easy, however, and time is running out.
Tropes found in this fic:
- Adaptation Origin Connection: There was no indication in the Henry Stickmin Series that Dmitri and Galeforce knew of each other. In this fic however, they're sworn enemies who used to work together.
- Adaptational Heroism: Like Houssem's other HSC fic, Dmitri is portrayed heroically here, to the point of qualifying to be the Big Good.
- Adaptational Villainy: In the original series, Galeforce was a heroic character. In here, he's the Big Bad instead.
- Big Bad: General Hubert Galeforce.
- Ascended Extra: Dmitri is made the primary focus of the story.
- Nominal Hero: Aside from being the title, the story highlights differences between Dmitri and Galeforce who both fit the mold of this trope, with the former being more sympathetic.
