Editing Cannibalism (section)

===Specific /tg/ examples===
As a Tribal/Cultural/Species practice:

*In mythology (and thus freely used by tabletop games):
** [[Ogre]]s are categorically man-eaters (with a preference for eating babies), as well as [[giant]]s on many occasions. 
** [[Vampires]] (both classical blood-drinkers and proto-zombie flesh-eaters) might also be classed as cannibals, though since they are undead, we tend to think of them as no longer being human to begin with.
** [[Ghoul]]s are fairly straightforward examples originally taken from Arabic mythology; their main identity is "graveyard dwelling man-eaters".
* In keeping with its edgelord sensibilities, [[Warhammer 40k]] has a lot of examples. Here's just a few:
** The [[Dark Eldar]] feed their slaves with processed corpses of dead slaves, among other things. The Dark Eldar themselves may also indulge in the cannibalism of other species if they feel like it, [[grimdark|sometimes with their meal still alive and conscious so that they can additionally savor their agony]]. In typical Eldar fashion they don't think non-eldar species as people but merely particularly smart animals, so it's debatable if it counts as cannibalism. That being said, Dark Eldar are not above eating their own, usually as symbolic dish celebrating an occasion - either from your rival/foe or your own corpse after being resurrected.  The Haemonculi do this often as their twisted version of "exotic cuisine" to the point of having favorite body parts from specific types of people.
** The [[Kroot]] need to eat sapient beings in order to remain intelligent and regularly eat certain individuals to evolve specific traits.
** The entire [[ork|orkoid race]] is one big food chain in itself, and bigger/complex life forms will eat the smaller/less-abled ones below them if needed/they feel like it. A special mention however, goes to the eating [[squig]], an simple orkoid life form that is solely made for the orks to cultivate, harvest, and eat.
*** Most orkoid species will also eat other beings if it fancies them, especially the orks themselves and larger combat squig species.[[File:Corpse-starch.PNG|thumb|right|A Corpse-Starch dispenser, puking its necrotic shit to feed their low born consumers.]]
** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults|tend to get a bit loopy]].
*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. Any civilians who don't like how it tastes can join the [[Imperial Guard]] for slightly better-tasting rations.
** Although not strictly food, the [[Rejuvenat]] treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.
** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard|Regiments]], [[Space Marine|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle|Orders]] that hail from those worlds)  ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.
** Due to their [[Gene Seed|Omophagea]], Space Marines can consume the the brains of fallen enemies to take in their knowledge. Some Astartes chapters also incorporate cannibalism into their chapter rituals in some way (such as the [[Blood Angels]]' blood drinking rituals, or the aptly-named [[Flesh Eaters]]). The [[Sons of Malice]] chapter is one notable example, except they were declared heretics as a result (reasonable since they had been consuming a lot of chaos worshipers corpses during their services around the [[Eye of Terror|pinky hole of all obvious evil]]). This makes one wonder the point of giving Spess Muhreens such an ability, given most of their enemies would be likely to corrupt them via being eaten. On the other hand, having the ability to sustain on any being's flesh while fighting far away without supply for a long time is a convenient but situational ability for survival, truly just how the Emperor intended.
** The forces of [[Chaos]] regularly indulge in various forms of cannibalism (Nurgle's followers for example, brew the corpses of defeated enemies into a variety of concoctions for consumption, and Khorne regularly involves the consumption of blood and other bloody gibs to worship him). Fluff however, tends not to not mention them too often, or in too much in detail when they occur. Let's not forget the [[Emperor's Children]] breaking down slaves into drugs both recreational and military, and we're assuming they aren't above dining on their spoils of war either. Certain rituals involve cannibalism, and Chaos cult/Traitor Imperial commanders are even more callous than Loyalist commanders so it's fairly common among Chaos worshippers.
** The [[Tyranids]] are a race of ravenous consumers and will eat anything and everything, including themselves if needed. Hell, some of their [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Fleshborer|weapons]] fire living projectiles that attempt to devour their target within their short lifespan. Although since they are not sentient creatures, hell, they are not even individuals (with the exception of extremely few named Nids like the [[Swarmlord]] but even then they aren't fully individualistic), it is hardly cannibalism and can be likened to predatory behavior. In ''[[Dawn of War II|Retribution]]'', there's a scene where the [[Hive Tyrant]] let itself be consumed by the Digestion Pools in order for its mind to reappear somewhere else in the sector, so the swarm will even use cannibalism as a form of long-range transport.
** It's also a fairly common plot point for fan works, for example the [[Order of the Martyred Heart]] eat the flesh of those they sacrifice to the Emperor.
* Similar to 40k, [[Warhammer Fantasy]] (and by extension [[Age of Sigmar]]) uses the concept of cannibalism to add extra grimdark.
** [[Orcs & Goblins]] are as cannibalistic as their 40k counterparts, as are the [[Troll#Warhammer_Fantasy|Trolls]] that occasionally appear in their forces.
** [[Ghoul#Warhammer_Fantasy|Ghouls]] are former humans who have been deformed into monsters by the act of cannibalism. In AoS they're part the [[Flesh-Eater Courts]], who have the added distinction of being deluded into believing they're being gallant knights when they devour people.
** The Mourngul is another monster created from men driven to cannibalism, and while they're explicitly undead unlike the Ghouls, one has to wonder why the setting really needed two monsters with the same gimmick.
**The [[Ogre Kingdoms|Ogres]] are a race whose most distinctive feature is their constant hunger. Given that Ogres generally don't have a concept of morals, let alone what is or is not edible, cannibalism is common amongst them. That said, nomming on [[Gnoblar]]s is only done as a last resort.
** The human worshippers of [[Khorne]] in Age of Sigmar are often shown as being cannibals. Survivors of Khornate attacks partake in a cannibalistic feast, either joining in and transforming into a Bloodreaver or refusing and being added to the menu.
** Cannibalism is a big part of the [[Skaven]]. To them life is cheap, food is expensive and often someone can serve you better as lunch than as a wounded slave or as a backstabber. Of course, they will gladly feast-dine on any non-Skaven they can get their grubby paws on.
** The Pygmies were cannibals of their enemies, including rival Pygmy tribes.
* [[Dungeons and Dragons]] have many "true omnivores"; we won't count them unless they are intelligent.
** Xanxost the Slaad, a frequent narrator in various [[Planescape]] books, would usually discuss the taste of some of the (sentient) species he was discussing. Usually as a punchline.
** The "Flinds", a tribe or subspecies of [[Gnoll]] that eats other Gnolls, along with just about all the other races.
** The halflings of [[Dark Sun]] eat only other races; but they're called "cannibals" anyway.

* [[Paranoia]] has a few scenarios centering either around it, or the implication that Friend Computer's Food Processors use deceased Citizens of Alpha Complex as an input.
* [[Lamentations of the Flame Princess]]'s author had a [[Magical realm|particular fondness]] for including cannibalism in his works.
* Being in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the [[Fallout]] series contains several examples of cannibalism.
** Despite the setting, cannibalism is generally frowned upon, or outright hated, in the wasteland by "civilized" folk.
** The protagonist has the option of becoming a cannibal by taking the appropriate perk, which allows them to devour slain human enemies for health and nutrition. One can be an unwitting cannibal as well by eating human flesh or strange foodstuffs found in the world.
** Feral ghouls and some less-civilized ghouls, partake in cannibalism. The former due to being completely insane, the latter because they simply don't care about civil norms or morality anymore (and may also just be insane).
** Mentally unhinged raider gangs, such as The Fiends in the Mojave, will occasionally eat their targets.
** Majority of super mutants are cannibals, especially those living in brutal communities and were mentally stunted by the FEV transformation, although this is not always the case.
** A number of seemingly-normal communities throughout post-war America may have devolved into cannibalism and normalized it, for a variety of reasons. Some do it as a necessity for survival, some see it as a mark of true prestige, and some have just gone completely bonkers.

As a "Horrific Magic":

* [[Diablerie]], from [[Vampire: The Masquerade]] and [[Vampire: The Requiem]], which involves eating another vampire's ''soul'' through their blood.
* The Devourers of the Flesh, from [[Mage: The Awakening]], a Left-Handed Path that are more or less exactly what their name claims.