Lorebeards

Throughout the millennia that Sigmar's Empire has stood against the various threats to be found across the Warhammer World, the vast majority were outside forces such as the Legions of Chaos or titanic WAAAGH!'s of Greenskins. Yet an entire era was defined by a threat that built up internally, a creeping parasite that wore an all too-human face from the shadows of cursed Sylvania. The Vampire Counts, as they were known, the terrifying Undead aristocracy of the Von Carstein lineage that marched in the footsteps of their infamous sire, Vlad von Carstein. However, the founder of this dread bloodline would prove not to be the most dangerous in the grand scheme of things, rather his favored Son-in-Darkness, the one and only Mannfred von Carstein. The Arch-Traitor and Destroyer of the World according to some, just what is the truth behind one of the most enigmatic and conniving of all Vampires? Join the Lorebeards, Andy and Sotek, as they dive down into the grave to dig up the truth!

Within the various legends and historical moments of the Chaos Dwarfs, there is one incident that they prefer to keep hidden away. Their near extinction at the hands of a titanic slave rebellion, when their freshly created species of Black Orcs orchestrated the hordes of Greenskins against the Children of Hashut. Yet, at the last moment in the desperate siege of Mingol Zharr Naggrund, the treacherous Hobgoblins betrayed their fellow Greenskins and enabled the Dawi Zharr to regain control of their sacred capitol. But what if...the Hobgoblins had ultimately NOT turned their backs on their fellows? If the Greenskins instead had been successful during this climactic moment? Well come along as the Lorebeards explore such a scenario in another episode of..."What If...?"

Games Workshop has at long last released Grand Cathay as the first fully new playable faction into tabletop Warhammer in over 20 years. With them has of course come a new Arcane Journal that expands on the lore of Grand Cathay's history and view on the world! This book has proven a tad controversial, but what do the Lorebeards make of the Dragon Emperor's nation? Grab your favorite beverage of choice and prepare for a good chat as we dive in and take this thing apart page by page!

Far to the south of the Old World can be found the hot and arid climes of the Southlands. While the northern half of the continent is dominated by deadly deserts and undead kingdoms, along the western shores can be found the nation of Men known as Araby. A hardy folk who have survived everything the world has through at them from Elves to the corruption of Chaos, the Arabyans are no strangers to warfare and harsh survival. Join Andy and Sotek as they delve into the storied history of Araby, its real world creation and influences, and the various (in)famous cities that make up this iconic civilization.

There are many fantastical and mysterious places in the Warhammer world, known only to myth and dark rumor. But every once in a while, one of these legendary locations reveals itself to be more than mere stories. Such was the case when the Mists of Albion collapsed due to the tampering of a shadowy Dark Lord, revealing this set of islands to the world. Come along as we delve into the history of this strange land, the people who live there, and the world-altering conflict known as the Shadows Over Albion (or the Albion Crisis) came to pass!

After quite some time, the dreaded Vampires have returned to haunt another episode of Lorebeards! This time we'll be making the dangerous trek up to the ruins of Blood Keep to uncover the ruinous history of the Blood Dragons. Carrying the martial legacy of their founder, Aborash, this vampiric bloodline has affected the world from Nehekhara to the Old World and even as far as the Vampire Coast. So prepare for the battle of a lifetime as we face off with the most martial bloodline among the Vampires!

All across the Warhammer world, there are many mysterious and powerful relics of ancient empires constantly discovered by daring explorers and those without the sense to leave such things alone. The Lorebeards are of course the masters of handling such artefacts and of course know their true origins! The most dangerous and powerful of these items is of course those crafted by the enigmatic Old Ones, beings far beyond the abilities of any to exist before or after. Whether world destroying engines, blades that violate the laws of reality, or far more bizarre creations, there is much to dig up and analyze!

I can't imagine that this episode will be fun to listen to, but hey here it is! This was a fun bonus episode of Lorebeards where Loremaster of Sotek and Andy Law have fun talking about Warhammer stuff but the TRUE point of the stream is FOOOOD! So prepare your offering for the Great Maw as we delve into Scottish food!

There are countless mysteries to be found within the Warhammer world, many of which will probably never be answered. Some, however, have enough nuggets of information that we can glean various truths about what may lurk beneath the surface. Today the Lorebeards are offering and accepting condolences for we must venture to those realms that no mortal may traverse without paying a heavy price, the realms of the dead. Say your prayers to Morr for protection and come walk the Afterlives of the Warhammer World!

There are countless mysteries to be found within the Warhammer world, many of which will probably never be answered. Some, however, have enough nuggets of information that we can glean various truths about what may lurk beneath the surface. Today the Lorebeards are offering and accepting condolences for we must venture to those realms that no mortal may traverse without paying a heavy price, the realms of the dead. Say your prayers to Morr for protection and come walk the Afterlives of the Warhammer World!