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Émile Durkheim

Albedo

Role:Overseer of the Guardians inOverlord
Position:Highest-ranking NPC in Nazarick
Personality Traits:Devoted, calculating, fiercely loyal

Émile Durkheim
Born
David Émile Durkheim

(1858-04-15)15 April 1858

Épinal, France
Died 15 November 1917(1917-11-15)(aged 59)

Paris,France
Nationality French
Alma mater École Normale Supérieure
Known for Sacred–profane dichotomy
Collective consciousness
Social fact
Social integration
Anomie
Collective effervescence
Scientific career
Fields Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies
Institutions University of Paris, University of Bordeaux
Influences Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill
Influenced Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1]

Background and Personality

Albedo is one of the most prominent NPCs within the Great Tomb of Nazarick, overseeing its guardians and operations with absolute authority second only to Ainz Ooal Gown. Created by the guild member Tabula Smaragdina, Albedo was initially programmed to be highly intelligent and level-headed, with a deep sense of loyalty to Nazarick. However, when Ainz edited her settings, she became completely devoted and infatuated with him, channeling her loyalty into a passionate admiration and even jealousy.

Her role requires her to coordinate the activities of Nazarick’s most powerful guardians and to maintain discipline and order within Nazarick, often acting with shrewdness and intensity. She possesses a regal and graceful presence, though her unrestrained love for Ainz can lead her to act impulsively, especially when her authority or Ainz’s safety is concerned.

A collection of Durkheim's courses on the origins of socialism (1896), edited and published by his nephew, Marcel Mauss, in 1928

With her ornate staff in hand and a serene yet powerful gaze, Albedo stands poised, embodying the elegance and fierce loyalty of the Guardian Overseer of Nazarick.

Abilities and Skills

Albedo is an exceptionally skilled warrior with powerful defensive abilities, making her one of the most resilient characters in Nazarick. She wears the rarest armor and wields high-tier weapons, enhancing her physical strength and durability. As a succubus, Albedo’s charm is unparalleled, although she suppresses most of these demonic traits, revealing her softer side only around Ainz. She is incredibly strategic, often managing Nazarick’s resources and executing Ainz’s plans with tactical precision, especially in politically delicate situations.

Role in the Story

Albedo’s role as Overseer makes her essential to the functioning of Nazarick. She ensures that all operations and missions align with Ainz’s vision and ambitions, enforcing his orders and assisting with Nazarick’s expansion. Her unwavering loyalty to Ainz drives her to plot diligently against any threats to Nazarick or Ainz himself, and she often harbors intense jealousy of anyone who receives his attention. Albedo’s loyalty frequently places her in direct conflict with others, as she’s willing to eliminate anyone she perceives as an obstacle to Ainz’s power or affection.

Relationships

Ainz Ooal Gown:Albedo’s affection for Ainz borders on obsession, and her life revolves around serving and protecting him. This programmed love drives her dedication, but it can sometimes cloud her judgment, leading her to act based on jealousy or possessiveness rather than logic. She admires Ainz as a supreme leader and constantly seeks his approval, longing for his affection in return.

Nigredo and Rubedo:Albedo’s relationship with her sisters, Nigredo and Rubedo, is complex. While Nigredo is more compassionate and cautious, Rubedo is seen as one of the most powerful entities in Nazarick. Albedo maintains a strong sense of family loyalty to both sisters but often assumes a position of superiority as the overseer, keeping her focus on her duties in Nazarick.

Demiurge:Demiurge and Albedo share a close working relationship, both as brilliant strategists and as Ainz’s most trusted advisors. They often collaborate on Nazarick’s plans and schemes, with Demiurge providing intellectual support and Albedo enforcing discipline. They work efficiently together, though Albedo’s affection for Ainz occasionally makes her more protective than practical.

Legacy and Themes

As the overseer, Albedo is critical to Nazarick’s functionality and stability. Her intense loyalty and strict discipline make her one of Ainz’s most dependable allies. Her devotion to Ainz and dedication to Nazarick’s glory have made her an enduring and central figure in the Overlord series, serving as a reminder of Ainz’s influence and of the unique personalities that the NPCs of Nazarick have developed. Through her, the series emphasizes themes of loyalty, love, and the cost of absolute devotion.