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The Mind Flayer, a creature who strikes fear of anyone unfortunate enough to meet one. For countless eons, they've been shrouded in mystery, but today, we explore what few have dared to even consider: the science behind their life cycle, and ultimately, their terrifying transformation.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Sponsor
3:08 - Historical and Cultural Background
5:34 - The Illithid Life Cycle
5:49- The Tadpole
7:27 - Ceremorphosis
14:54 - Biology of the Adult Illithid
17:28 - Psionic Brain
21:33 - The Elder Brain

Sources:

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wi...
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Cordell, Bruce R. The Illithiad. TSR, 1998.