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'''Brain Eaters''' are cephalopod heteromorphic beings from [[YGGDRASIL]].
 
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|Japanese = {{ruby|脳喰い|ブレイン・イーター}}
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|Romaji = Burein ītā
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|Type = Heteromorphic Race
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|Residence = [[YGGDRASIL]]
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|Residence-2 =
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|Debut-novel = [[Overlord Volume 01|Overlord Volume 1]]
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|Debut-manga = [[Overlord Manga Chapter 01|Overlord Chapter 1]]
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|Debut-anime = [[Overlord Episode 01|Overlord Episode 1]]
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'''Brain Eaters''' (脳喰い) are cephalopod heteromorphic type [[race]] from [[YGGDRASIL]].
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
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== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
According to Maruyama, extending from this hteromorphic creature’s mouth is an ovipositor. It is meant to pierce the brains to lay eggs. The hatched nematode children eat away the host, secreting a special solution.
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According to the author [[Kugane Maruyama|Maruyama]], extending from this heteromorphic creature’s mouth is an ovipositor. It is meant to pierce the foes' brains to lay eggs. The hatched nematode children eats away the brain of the host, secreting a special solution in it.
   
Due to the effects of the solution, the host begins to operate in a zombie-like fashion. When it matures to the size of a skull, the nematode dissolves bone in order to emerge.
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Due to the effects of the solution, the host will begin to operate in a [[Zombie]]-like fashion. When it finally matures to the size of a skull, the nematode dissolves bone in order to emerge.
   
The acid ability from it’s childhood becomes impaired during adulthood.
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The acid ability from its childhood becomes impaired during adulthood.
   
 
== Culture ==
 
== Culture ==
Newborn Brain Eaters are the size of only a brain, thus it depends on the protection of its parent. However in certain cases where its parent is nonexistent, it will continue melting the head only having the brain to sustain itself with.
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Newborn Brain Eaters are the size of only a brain, thus it depends on the protection of its parent. However, in certain cases where its parent is nonexistent, it will continue melting the head only having the brain to sustain itself with.<ref>''Syosetsu Blog Post: August 30th 2014''</ref>
   
 
== Known Brain Eaters ==
 
== Known Brain Eaters ==
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* The name of their species comes from their diet, which is brains.
 
* The name of their species comes from their diet, which is brains.
* They likely also draw inspiration from the '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illithid Illithid] '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illithid or '''Mind Flayer'''], a common archenemy in table-top gaming adventures also known for its Cthulhian resemblance and predilections for torture and consumption of brains.
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* Brain Eaters likely draw inspiration from the '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illithid Illithid] '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illithid or '''Mind Flayer'''], a common archenemy in table-top gaming adventures. They are also known for its Cthulhian resemblance, predilections for torture and consumption of brains.
* Biologically they are asexual, but can identify themselves with a specific gender.
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* Biologically they are asexual, but can identify themselves with a specific gender.<ref>''[[Overlord Compilation Movie 01 Bonus]]: The Pleiades Day''</ref>
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==References==
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{{References|content={{reflist|1}}}}
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[[Category:Monsters]]
 
[[Category:Monsters]]
 
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Revision as of 12:45, 17 August 2020

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Brain Eaters (脳喰い) are cephalopod heteromorphic type race from YGGDRASIL.

Appearance

Brain Eaters resemble Cthulhu-esque monsters, complete with the face of an octopus and drooping tentacles.

Abilities

According to the author Maruyama, extending from this heteromorphic creature’s mouth is an ovipositor. It is meant to pierce the foes' brains to lay eggs. The hatched nematode children eats away the brain of the host, secreting a special solution in it.

Due to the effects of the solution, the host will begin to operate in a Zombie-like fashion. When it finally matures to the size of a skull, the nematode dissolves bone in order to emerge.

The acid ability from its childhood becomes impaired during adulthood.

Culture

Newborn Brain Eaters are the size of only a brain, thus it depends on the protection of its parent. However, in certain cases where its parent is nonexistent, it will continue melting the head only having the brain to sustain itself with.[1]

Known Brain Eaters

Trivia

  • The name of their species comes from their diet, which is brains.
  • Brain Eaters likely draw inspiration from the Illithid or Mind Flayer, a common archenemy in table-top gaming adventures. They are also known for its Cthulhian resemblance, predilections for torture and consumption of brains.
  • Biologically they are asexual, but can identify themselves with a specific gender.[2]

References

  1. Syosetsu Blog Post: August 30th 2014
  2. Overlord Compilation Movie 01 Bonus: The Pleiades Day