Lastly, the Overlord and the Minions appear to share a symbiotic relationship throughout all of the history of the position. It also seems that, while the Overlords seen thus far were males, females can claim the position, as two of the Netherghuls are females. The only wrenches in this mix are the Netherghuls, four candidates competing for the title with no currently-known connections with any past overlords.
Specifically, we know that the Black Baron was an uncle of the First Overlord, the Third Overlord fathered the Fourth Overlord, and the Second Overlord (possessing the body of the Wizard) was Grandfather of the fourth, since one of his daughters was the Overlad's mother.
It would appear that, while it isn't required, there is some preference towards blood relatives of previous overlords when the matter of succession arises. Specifically the title of the First Overlord as mentioned by Gnarl is unknown and the second was referred to as The Black Baron, who was also an uncle of the Overlord known as the First Overlord. Little is known to be true about the history of the overlord position beyond several basic facts.įirst is that there have most likely been at least six Overlords and only the most recent four have gone by the title of Overlord alone. Gnarl and the Minions are the Overlord's loyal servants of evil that do anything that he commands. Magic Gnarl and the Minions "The evil that men do is nothing compared to the evil that we do." - Gnarl's Musings There have been people in the same position before the title of Overlord was used, since Gnarl points out that four Overlords have fallen before the Third Overlord. If there were multiple beings who wanted to be the Overlord, then they would have to decide among themselves, peacefully or otherwise, who would gain the position. There can only be one Overlord, the being who Gnarl and the Minions call "master".