Lorebeards

A dark and foreboding aura looms over Andy & Sotek this week as the time has come to explore one of the most terrifying and tragic figures to be found in all of Warhammer Fantasy. Galrauch, the Golden Drake, was once one of the most noble creatures to be found upon the paradise that was Ulthuan. But when Chaos came tearing into existence, his body, mind, and spirit would be dragged forever onto a path of horror and change. Listen cautiously as the Father of the Chaos Dragons tale is revealed.

At long last, the dynamic duo of Gotrek & Felix have managed to stumble into the tavern alongside Andy & Sotek! We'll spend the evening rambling through the various tales and legends of this fierce pair, from the various threats they've faced to the dark tragedy that started the entire story. Beware of spoilers in the second half of the podcast!

Grab a stein of frothy dwarf beer and take a seat by the fire lads, lasses, and non-binary manlings. For Andy & Sotek have a tale to tell! An epic saga about brotherhood, oaths, betrayal, tragedy, and VENGEANCE! This is the story of Grombrindal, the White Dwarf, a figure who may be purely a myth if some are be believed but there are some undeniable truths. Just where did Grombrindal come from? Is he truly a restless spirit of some Dawi? Or is he the last Ancestor God to remain awake in this world? What is his purpose and what does he hope to achieve? Listen close...and you'll learn the truth.

The dead do not rest easy during this week's episode as Andy & Sotek open ancient tomes of necromantic lore to study Vlad von Carstein! The legendary founder of the Vampire Counts and father to the von Carstein bloodline, there are few individuals as storied. From his ancient origins in Nehekhara to traveling the world as an explorer, all the way to his takeover in Sylvania and unleashing of the Vampire Wars. Such a fascinating unlife populated with figures larger than life such as Neferata, Mannfred von Carstein, and of course his true love Isabella von Carstein. But just what are the takeaways of this dark tale? What can we learn from the stories about Warhammer greatest dark majesty?

One of the most tragic figures in all of Warhammer Fantasy is said to be Durthu, Eldest of Ancients. A figure solely responsible for the creation of an entire nation and one of the last remaining entities from an age long since past. What secrets are contained within his troubled dreams as he slumbers amidst the deep woods of Athel Loren? How much has he had to sacrifice in order to bring the world to the point it is at and how does his story play out? Join Andy and Sotek as they peel back the gnarled bark to reveal the brutal truths lurking beneath.

Andy Law and Loremaster of Sotek embark once more on the road to the glorious city of Middenheim, one of the most ancient and powerful bastions of civilization to be found in the Old World. A critical focal point in the Empire for all of Mankind due to its importance politically, religiously, defensively, and economically with a staggering amount of mysteries concealed within to boot. We'll head deep into the Fauschlag Rock to uncover the secrets of Ulric, the God of Winter, Wolves, and Battle while also encountering much about Dwarfs, Elves, and even Halflings. With a storied history and several sites of interest such as the legendary Silver Flame of Ulric, there's much to discuss ahead!

Join the Loremaster of Sotek and Andy Law as they're drawn into the creeping depths of the dark forests in pursuit of a truly nightmarish entity. For centuries there have been legends of the Crowfather, a malignant creature that enacts the will of the Dark Gods to bring ruin and destruction to the so-called civilized world. Malagor the Dark Omen is the foul architect behind the sprawling brayherds that make up the Beastmen, he who is capable of directing these the Children of Chaos in order to achieve the greater goals that alone they could never hope to accomplish. We'll be exploring his history, design, themes, and all things related to He who Heralds the Age of the Beast!

With the Shadows of Change DLC finalized thanks to the arrival of Patch 4.2 for Total War Warhammer 3, the time has come to really take a look at all of the additions to the lore and what they might mean for the future of Warhammer. Grand Cathay, Kislev, and Tzeentch all feature quite heavily in this episode, though there is many potential ramifications for the other factions to be found within the Warhammer world as well.

The grand finale of the trilogy has arrived as Sotek and Andy Law conclude their exploration of the Old World, at least for now. With the general lore, timeline, and most of the faction-specific lore out of the way now all that remains is a couple of final factions along with the new magic lore of the Old World! There's some significant alterations to be discovered on the last leg of this journey, so without further ado let's see what Games Workshop has conjured up.

Join Andy Law and Loremaster of Sotek (who's survived another rotation around the sun!) as they continue their winding journey into the depths of the Old World! After spending most of the first episode dealing with specific stories and tales, this one will focus heavily on the new timeline for Warhammer the Old World to see the good and bad found within!