The absolute had won, and with that victory those that opposed it were repurposed. It had many mortal slaves and it found the best way of maximising efficiency was letting them take out their urges on other mortals. Thats where the would be heros came in
My slaves all rose up agaisnt me. They were sick of my treatment, so they broke free, chained me up and now they use me as a free use doll. It's my punishment for being a cruel owner... I deserve this (adoohay)