Religion and Philosophy
Bruno's world has a complex history (often retrofitted onto Bruno's ancestry), springing from an elaborate religion founded by an ancient and wise prophet named "Ailix". Combining aspects of Buddha, Mohammed, and Jesus this peaceful and enlightened system of justice and non-violence has led to as much conflict as real world religions:
So the greater the gulf in time and philosophy between Bruno, his victims and accomplices, the greater the distinctions between his endless corruption and their enlightenment. Bruno stubbornly clings to his evil ways (which include torture, murder, investment fraud, and clubbing baby seals) in the face of overwhelming evidence of the Machiavellian power of enlightened self-interest.
The Enemy of Ailix is a demon god named "Xu'buxx" and his crafty hench-man...uh...Hench-bird named "The Bluebird of Happiness". Both use Bruno and others for their own ends.
Read more about this topic: Bruno The Bandit
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