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[–] qualia@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

It's actually called The Quickening and occurs when one Highlander cuts the head off of another Highlander permanently killing them. Then the victor absorbs their powers and memory via massive lightning bolts of energy which is why there can be only one.

[–] herrvogel@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

How neat is that? I love nature.