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In political and historical discussions, an Overlord is an individual of immense power, intelligence, or influence that single-handedly manages or rules a civilization. The rulers of Singleton Societies, Overlords are often contrasted against their counterpart, Non-Singleton Societies, which require cooperation between many individuals, even if they are absolute monarchies.

There is much debate as to what exactly qualifies as an Overlord. Common attributes include: immortality, remarkable thaumic abilities, the ability to single-handedly enforce their rule, superintelligence, a single discrete consciousness, and the will to influence political affairs.

In the past, especially before the beginning the Common Era, Overlords represented the only viable form of civilization. They created a state of affairs hostile to anything but individualistic competition between themselves. Father Zaphenim, while usually referred to as an Overlord, greatly reduced their number during the beginning of the Common Era. In the modern day, Overlords continue to hold on to a great deal of power, but generally represent the minority of civilizations in any given area.

List of Overlords

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 There is much debate as to what exactly qualifies as an Overlord. Common attributes include: immortality, remarkable [[Thaumaturgy|thaumic]] abilities, the ability to single-handedly enforce their rule, superintelligence, a single discrete consciousness, and the will to influence political affairs.
-In the past, especially before the beginning the [[Timeline (Cosmoria)|Common Era]], Overlords represented the only viable form of civilization. They created a hostile universe in which anything short of ultimate control over entire stars worth of resources was impossible. [[Father Zaphenim]], while usually referred to as an Overlord, greatly reduced their number during the beginning of the Common Era. In the modern day, Overlords continue to hold on to a great deal of power, but generally represent the minority of civilizations in any given area.
+In the past, especially before the beginning the [[Timeline (Cosmoria)|Common Era]], Overlords represented the only viable form of civilization. They created a state of affairs hostile to anything but individualistic competition between themselves. [[Father Zaphenim]], while usually referred to as an Overlord, greatly reduced their number during the beginning of the Common Era. In the modern day, Overlords continue to hold on to a great deal of power, but generally represent the minority of civilizations in any given area.
 =List of Overlords=