The Flesh Eaters, also known as Oblivion Spawn, are a race of grizzly, terrifying creatures who have inhabited the Lost Land since its creation.
The sole purpose of their existence is to create as much chaos and destruction as possible. They also deal in weapons research and slavery.
Appearance[]
The Flesh Portals look exactly like the portals to the Talisman Chambers.
Strong, towering, and muscular, the Flesh Eaters are a formidable enemy.
While they have an incredible supply of weapons and technology, they prefer to rip the flesh off their victims with their bare hands and teeth.
Their intellect is matched only by their knowledge of the arcane. While technologically advanced in every way, they still rely on ancient magical knowledge passed down from the Mother herself generation after generation, which in turn makes them even stronger and far more threatening.
History[]
Origins[]
During Seeds of Evil, not much is known or revealed about their origin. The Turok novels, however, expand on this, and it's discovered that the Flesh Eaters have existed for as long as the Lost Land has been around.
Their lust for flesh and warm blood has lead these creatures to commit countless acts of genocide across the Lost Land, causing the extinction of hundreds of species of wildlife as well as the death of innocent millions.
In Shadow of Oblivion, however, it's revealed that the Flesh Eaters are actually minions of a powerful being called Oblivion, a creature capable of devouring entire worlds.
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil[]
The Flesh Eaters first appear in Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, where they assist the Primagen's plan by setting up fake portals in an effort to lead Joshua Fireseed into a trap. These portals are exact copies of the Talisman Chambers, but upon entering, Joshua is teleported into the depths of their mountain fortress, or at least an area resembling it, with numerous Flesh Eaters waiting to face and kill him.
Maps of the six Flesh Portals.
When Joshua enters the first Flesh Portal, a disembodied voice calls out to him:
"See this, human. Powers beyond the comprehension of flesh have been set in motion. The Primagen must not be stopped. The Totems must fall. The balance must falter. Chaos must commence. We are the darkness. We are the unseen. We are Oblivion. That which has been set in motion cannot be stopped. Your deeds, your life, your very existence falls under the great shadow of Oblivion. Your failure is inevitable."
The voice mocks Turok and his struggle, bellowing the importance of the Primagen's success to its cause. It describes itself and the Flesh Eaters as a whole as Oblivion.
It taunts Joshua again in the sixth and final portal in the Primagen's Lightship:
"Your efforts are meaningless. The death is built around you. For all your efforts, the totems will fall. Your victories, your failures, order and chaos, they all fuel the unquenchable fire of Oblivion. It is inevitable."
This voice is heard one last time after the credits roll, once more saying, "It is inevitable...," revealing that although the Primagen is defeated, Oblivion is still at hand, setting the stage for the storyline of Turok 3.
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion[]
The story is now focused on Oblivion itself and its mission to wipe out the last members of the Turok lineage. Joshua is troubled by nightmares involving a child trapped inside a prison cell, waiting to be killed by the Flesh Eaters.
In the beginning of Turok 3, Sentinels infiltrate the Fireseed home through a temporal portal and attempt to kill the current Turok, Joshua. He is quickly outnumbered but prevents the Spawn from killing his siblings, Joseph and Danielle Fireseed, by sacrificing himself with a powerful grenade, seemingly killing both himself and the intruders.
Later, after a long journey, Danielle and Joseph learn of Oblivion's origins and how the Flesh Eaters are connected to it, but little to no clues are given to the identity of the child in Joshua's nightmares or how he is connected to Oblivion.
After fighting through Oblivion's headquarters, they finally come across the child, but it's revealed that he was merely a trap meant to lure the siblings into their doom. Oblivion finally reveals its true form, but is soon defeated at the hands of Danielle and Joseph.
In the end, an Oblivion-infested Joshua tries to deceive them once more but is ultimately defeated, and the remnants of Oblivion are eradicated using the energy within the Light Burden.
Military Organization[]
- Sentinels/Oblivion Spawn Grunts: Fast and aggressive, they will tear the player apart from close range. They are the "grunts" of their society.
- Death Guards/Oblivion Spawn: Bigger, meaner, faster, and more armored than the Sentinels, they will attack the player from range using their laser rifles and grenades.
- Lords of the Flesh: Lords of the arcane, stronger than the Death Guard, they will attack the player using arcane magic from afar. These are the elite among the Flesh Eaters.
- Oblivion Spawn High Priests: Though tall and powerful, they are a bit cowardly as they will usually run away if the player gets too close to them.
Leaders[]
- Mother: Mother of all Flesh Eaters, she will prove to be a dangerous adversary. She is a boss in Turok 2: Seeds of Evil.
- Oblivion: Leader of all of its Spawn, relic of an old universe that no longer exists. Cosmic horror incarnate. He is the main antagonist of Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion.
List of appearances[]
Video Games
Junior Novels
- Turok: Way of the Warrior (First appearance)
- Turok: Seeds of Evil
- Turok: Arena of Doom
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