Lorebeards

There are many dangerous and foreboding cities to be found in the world of Warhammer, but there's one that stands above all others when it comes to being truly cursed. Once the mighty bastion against Chaos in the North, Praag suffered a brutal fate at the hands of the 12th Everchosen, Asavar Kul. After its utter annihilation and defilement at the hands of Chaos, this twisted ruin was rebuilt by the stubborn people of Kislev in the hopes of taking back that which the Dark Gods had stolen from them. Join Andy and Sotek as they venture into the whispering alleys and proud spires of Praag to unveil its history, tragedy, and legacy.

While the Lorebeards have been busy digging through the old dusty tomes of the World That Was and exploring stories that lead right up to the End Times, Games Workshop has themselves been busy prepping the Warhammer World 200 years earlier for the upcoming examination of the Great War Against Chaos. One of the biggest things they've been up to is a fantastic, free map available to everyone on oldworld.com which includes TONS of information, locations, and points of interest. But how do Sotek and Andy feel about this Old World Map? Is it accurate? Is it interesting? Well let's find out!

There are countless horrors to be found within the Warhammer world, but not all nightmarish creatures are equal. Among the deep forests of the Old World there persist rumors of a horrid entity known by many names. Known as Gor-Dum to the Dwarfs, Cyanathair to the Elves, and the Shadowgave to Men. But to the Beastmen, the true Children of Chaos, he is Morghur. A repulsive fiend who perpetually mutates both his own body and all things around him, the Shadowgave is far more than a simple Beastman. He is, in truth, a terrible God of Mutation that ever attempts to force his way into reality so that he might track down and devour the Divine. Join us as we bask in his corruptive presence to know the truth behind the true God of the Beastmen.

A special treat comes to Lorebeards as we're joined by a special guest, the one and only PancreasNoWork! An iconic rising star in the content creation sphere of Warhammer, Mr. OrganIssues is a spectacular individual with an eye for memes and excellent sense of humor. A fairly recent arrival into the world of Warhammer Fantasy compared to the ancient Lorebeards, we'll be delving into his history with the setting and chat about the journey of getting into Warhammer Fantasy!

There are many mighty heroes and powerful villains to be found within the Warhammer world, but few can boast of remaining undefeated over thousands of years while serving the utterly ruthless and unforgiving Khorne. Arbaal is an unstoppable beast upon the battlefield, riding upon an immense Flesh Hound given to him by the Lord of Skulls. What can be learned by dredging through the ocean of blood left in the wake of Arbaal? What does he represent and what might be his destiny as the world rampages on? Come along as we head into the Blood God's domain to seek the truth!

The Lorebeards are back with the first character feature of Season 7! Of course the stalwart Dwarfs are the only right and proper option to take such an incredible slot! However our path does not take us into the proud holds of the Karaz Ankor, but instead into the wilds where a great tragedy took place. One of the absolute oldest characters to be found in the entirety of Games Workshop, Josef Bugman is a legendary brewer and ranger who's sad tale has swollen in both scope and importance over the years. So fill your tankard and best grab some tissues for the story that awaits us is not a happy one.

A brand new series has come to life on Lorebeards as Loremaster of Sotek & Andy Law tackle the near infinite possibilities of "What If..."? That's right! This is the first episode of taking a potential scenario in the Warhammer World and discussing what might have happened if things had turned out differently. In this case, the Lorebeards shall be exploring the idea of what may have happened if Lord Mazdamundi had seized control of the Lizardmen's destiny in his interpretation of the Great Plan that he reveals in the 7th Edition army book. That for the Great Plan to be fulfilled, all creatures of Chaos must be eradicated and the various races of the Old Ones must be returned to their places of origin. How will the various factions handle this? Who will survive? Who will fall? What are the consequences of the mightiest Slann alive rising up to steer the course of the planet's Fate? Let's find out!

The time has finally come for a brand new Season of Lorebeards! That's right, we're on to Season 7 as Loremaster of Sotek and Andy Law return to bless the world with more wisdom and lore goodness. What better way to start off another year than with a classic Ask Us Anything? This episode features Andy and Sotek answering any and all questions that the community comes running to submit! What will we end up discussing today?

A rare treat is when the Lorebeards shuffle away from simply exploring the lore that is written by others and instead put on their creative hats to make something entirely new! There have been quite a few requests for a return to this format after the popular Tamurkhan Brother's/Throne of Chaos series so at last the time has come! This time the Lorebeards will be calling upon Skink artisans and Kroxigor movers to assist with the construction of a brand new Lizardmen Temple-City! Along with a considerable amount of aid from the live audience during this stream, we'll have to figure out where to put this city, how to theme it, what structures it'll need, and much more! This stream probably won't be that great for podcast format so do pop over to the Loremaster of Sotek channel to find the VOD if you're so inclined.

There are many bizarre and horrendous curses to be found across the Warhammer world. Whether its transformation of the flesh, loss of the mind, or erosion of the spirit there can be countless magical threats for one to fear. There is one curse, however, that uniquely preys upon the most desperate of humans. A creeping horror that burrows into those vulnerable people forced to turn to cannibalism as their only hope of survival. The tragic process which twists a normal man or woman into the troglodyte creature known as a Ghoul. Join Andy & Sotek as they shine light upon the origins of the Ghoul Curse, how it manifests, and what becomes of those that fall prey to its sinister touch.