R'Earst'Ahlann

A cultural tradition of the Brinn.

R'Earst'Ahlann is known as the Great Tribute. As a part of their struggle to win liberation from the cruel hand of their deity, the Brinn believe it important to understand their enemies. Their religion states that the best way to do this is to "assume the thoughts" of the competitor. This is done, quite simply, by eating the brain of a worthy foe. It should be noted that the Brinn don't hunger for brains, as many Human stories of battles against them claim, and that the process isn't commonly invoked on Humans.

One of the foremost reasons for the rarity of R'Earst'Ahlann in battles against Humaniti is simple biology: Humans (including their brains) are quite toxic to the Brinn. Hence, when the Great Tribute is to be paid to a Human (or similar) foe, the Brinn is placing his own life in grave danger. Only the closest of medical supervision and the injection of massive doses of anti-toxins can make the ritual fairly safe.

References

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• Gary L. Thomas. "The Brinn." The Travellers' Digest 12 (1989): 18-24.