The LoreCraft Podcast

Introduction and General Weeks Events

Yami continues working on her health, Machik has a tooth that is going to be pulled, and Legren has turned into a ghost. We learn all this during our podcast. Additionally, Machik has made substantial progress on his druid. And it inspired this weeks topic.

Fantasy Fables

We are completely changing the Fantasy Fables section.  We will no longer be searching for new stories, as it takes time and energy that we'd rather spend in other areas.  So, instead, we are asking for submissions.  Toss Machik and email, and he'll add it to the Fantasy Fables storyline!

Main Topic - War of the Ancients and Ravencrest

As Machik cruised through Val'sharah en route to level 108, he came across the Blackrook Hold questline. And of course, Lord Kur'talos Ravencrest. So into the Chronicle, Volume 1 Machik went, searching for more information on this night elf.

We explore the history of Kur'talos, a bit of informational insight on Xavius, and of course, how we came to wander around Blackrook Hold.

Questions and Answers

 

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion With what we know of the 7 Kingdoms, what do you think their Earthly influences are?

 

• Kreygaron @Kreygaron
• @thelorecraft What exactly is a "Mary Sue"?  #craftiequestions

Reader Emails

 

Three big emails this week, but two come from one of our favorites in Saiisil. In Saiisil's first email, he talks about first-world tank problems. What is it with the attitudes that tanks often bring to a dungeon. Then it's on to Tama, with a question about Night Elf descendants and physical changes that happen over time. 

Why do they look so different? We also look quickly at two addons used for roleplay.

And then back to Saiisil, expanding on a #craftiequestion.  How do we create the personalities of our characters?

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we receive goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

We go old school this week, as Machik is the only one left standing. And like usual, we find out he is working hard, and at times, hardly working. And of course we hope Yamino is better for next week and Legren finds a bit of time to say hi.

Fantasy Fables

We are completely changing the Fantasy Fables section.  We will no longer be searching for new stories, as it takes time and energy that we'd rather spend in other areas.  So, instead, we are asking for submissions.  Toss Machik and email, and he'll add it to the Fantasy Fables storyline!

Main Topic - Druid Artifacts

This week Machik decided to explore the druid artifact weapons, now that he is once again a Tauren druid. He looks at all four - Fangs fo Ashamane, G'Hanir, the Mother Tree, Claws of Ursoc, and Scythe of Elune. Of course all of this is done with a focus on the lore.

Questions and Answers

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion Outside of official lore, where do you pull inspiration from for your main characters?

Reader Emails

A big thank you to Saiisil and Lurz this week for some wonderfully insightful emails. Saiisil discusses which character death should be most important to the Warcraft universe, while also bringing some thought provoking ideas about DK babies. Lurz, on the other hand, delves into The Oracle.  

And if you're unsure about who The Oracle is, then listen to this week's episode.

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we receive goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

Yamino and Machik have both been IMA for a while, so they share lots of what they've been doing. More importantly, Machik is back on his druid!

Fantasy Fables

We are completely changing the Fantasy Fables section.  We will no longer be searching for new stories, as it takes time and energy that we'd rather spend in other areas.  So, instead, we are asking for submissions.  Toss Machik and email, and he'll add it to the Fantasy Fables story line!

Main Topic - Micro Holidays and Lore

No real main topic this week. Machik shares some updates on the LoreCraft, the schedule, and how life is changing a bit. So if you're here only for the lore, you can probably skip this part. But if you want to know what's going on with that furry, fabulous, feline Tauren Druid, then make sure to listen in!

Questions and Answers

• Rock Perkins @rockperkins
• @thelorecraft Which character's death has most drastically affected the overall storyline thus far? #craftiequestions

Reader Emails

Where we lacked with #craftiequestions, we more than made up with it in emails this week.  Three emails, and two from brand new people. Gotta love the new fans out there. Keep those reader emails coming!

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we receive goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

Well, we have returned from the holidays and are feeling strong as we bring to you a new season of episodes!  With Legren... Oh wait, he was unable to make it this week due to computer issues. I mean, with Yamino... Oh man, she couldn't show up due to no voice.

So you are stuck with Machik, who has been enjoying the break, but missing the Crafties.

Fantasy Fables

We are completely changing the Fantasy Fables section.  We will no longer be searching for new stories, as it takes time and energy that we'd rather spend in other areas.  So, instead, we are asking for submissions.  Toss Machik and email, and he'll add it to the Fantasy Fables story line!

Main Topic - Micro Holidays and Lore

The Micro Holidays are released.  Little 1 to 3 day holidays that relate to the lore of the game, or a past event from the game, something to keep us coming back. But how can you use it as a roleplayer? That's what I tried to answer this week.

Questions and Answers

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft for giggles #craftiequestion how would you react if the made Murlock a playable race?

 

• Kreygaron @Kreygaron
• Am I alone in singing Helya's name to the tune of "Hey Ya" by Outkast whenever someone mentions her? #craftiequestions

 

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions is legren secretly a DK baby?

Reader Emails

Two emails to cover this week, both with interesting subjects.  The first deals with questing, reading lore text, and full immersing yourself in the story of Warcraft.  Of course Machik fully agrees with such things.  In the second email, we discuss Genn, something we haven't done before.

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we receive goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

Machik partook in a two person roleplay. So at least he's gotten back into the swing of things. Yamino was a mog run fiend. And is searching for mythic dunegons for Suramar. Legren has finally gotten a toon to Kara.  This is an exciting step for our favorite orc.

So the hosts, well they've been busy.

Fantasy Fables

Legren pulled out a nice one this time around. We get to meet Takkala.  Takkala was once the leader of the Earthspear Clan. Then we meet Legren.  Legren is one magnificent orc. And then we see Legren's downfall.

Read the complete story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/execution.

Main Topic - Night Elves Post Sundering

So how did the night elves get to be the tree loving hippies that we know today? First there was the fleeing to Mount Hyjal.  Finding Illidan.  Imprisoning Illidan.  And fighting the satyr.  All in the span of only 700 years.  

Questions and Answers

• Spirit of Vol'jin @ChiefVoljin
• Heh debate is over. @thelorecraft
• Alex Afrasiabi @Alex_Afrasiabi
• in reply to Laka Ancient
• @Laka_Ancient Elothir is an ancient.

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion Can we really consider the defeated Old God's dead or just biding their time after their defeat?

• Lungemonkey @Lungemonkey
• @thelorecraft Comment on the Lich King question in ep. 86: Nerzhul's soul was put into the Helm of Domination and kept on the Frozen Throne.

• Mike Moorhead @floonrand
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what are you hiding? Also, what's your perfect sunday?

• Beth J @Celtknots4
• #craftiequestions Hi Machik, Legren and Yamino! If another WOW movie is made, what essential lore would you most want to be included? Why?

Reader Emails

Only a single email this week, but luckily it hits us in three parts. From Blood Elf Death Knights to warlocks using shadow energy instead of fel, Saiisil keeps us on our toes.

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we receive goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

We have a brand new introduction for our Week Across Azeroth!  Big thank you to @Saiisil for lending his voice to the intro.

Legren decided to play all of Blizzard's games this week.  Yamino was busy in Suramar.  And Machik putzed around on his priest more than his hunter.  Oh, and the roleplay!

Fantasy Fables

It has been some time since we ran into Pandaren in one of our fantasy fables, but Legren was able to find one that is both intriguing and fun. What happens when Pandaren mages are called to Dalaran? This weeks story sheds some light on this topic.

Read the complete story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/elder.

Main Topic - Tomb of Sargeras

With news of the Tomb of Sargeras coming up soon as both a dungeon and a raid, we thought it appropriate to chat a bit about the history.  For example, did you know it was always a Tomb? Seriously, it was a temple. So the obvious question is how did it go from Temple to Tomb?

That's why we're here!

Questions and Answers

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion If the Eradar who follow Kil'jaeden are demons does that mean that a Demon Hunter could have eaten one?
• Spirit of Vol'jin @ChiefVoljin
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions Dere seems ta be a debate about Elothir an' his disciples whether he is a night elf druid or an (c)

• @thelorecraft Ancient of Lore dat is also considered a druid. Dere be no strong evidence either way, other dan de other archdruids durin'
• @thelorecraft de same quest chains are also night elves dat stay in deir respected druidic forms an' Elothir is flagged as humanoid instead
• @thelorecraft of elemental as wit most ancients. What be jur stance on dis debate?
• wow.gamepedia.com/Elothir

Reader Emails

With three emails this week, we kept busy.  But the exciting part of that is two new writers.  Always good to have new people sending us questions, as it mixes things up a bit.

 

Introduction and General Weeks Events

Though uneventful for our three hosts, we are back to playing the game regularly.  Or at least semi-regularly in the case of Legren.  He has been a bit too busy in Overwatch.  Yamino continues to level toons.

And Machik finally gets back to playing his priest.

Fantasy Fables

The fables are back, and of course Legren chooses one that is full of elves.  The good news, they're in Dalaran.  The bad news, it gets a bit tension filled.  Find out the complete story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/dominion.

Main Topic - Helya, She's Not All That Bad

Helya, the big bad meanine at the end of Maw of Souls.  She runs away only to fight us another day.  But what you don't know is that she wasn't always bad.  In fact, if you look at her history, you find her on the right side of things, and Odyn on the wrong.

So what changed?

Well, thousands of years as a slave and ferrying the souls of the dead can change you.

Questions and Answers

• Kreygaron @Kreygaron
• What should the IRL achievement for reading all the WoW books be called? After Illidan, I'm done! #craftiequestions

Reader Emails

We finally managed to finish up the last of the emails from last week.  Including a chat about other podcasts that are available for you to listen to!

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we back goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

Where have our co-hosts been?  What have they been doing?  All will be revealed.

Fantasy Fables

 

No fantasy fables this week as we are just taking the time to catch everyone up.  We come back next week with another wonderful story found by Legren.

Main Topic - Back from Hiatus

We are back from a self-induced hiatus (mainly from Machik) and so we decided it was time to catch up.  We chat about the going-ons in game, and the hopes for the future.  But honestly, it's just a bunch of chattering fun.

 

Questions and Answers

• Kreygaron @Kreygaron
• Now that we know we're going to Argus THIS expansion, what's your updated prediction for next expansion? #craftiequestions

Reader Emails

Where we are short on fantasy fables and questions and answers, we are full up on emails.  Questions range from information about our Horde side guild to a jawless undead and his ability to communicate.  Yep, typical Lorecraft emails.

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we back goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

We find out that Legren enjoys the corn dogs.  And that's before our Week in WoW!  Machik had a terrible week in raiding, but has been PvPing like a mad man.  And of course he mixes up Deterrence and Disengage.

Yamino continues to level toons to 102 for the artifact awesomeness.  And then working on her alts on Wyrmrest Accord.

Legren has found yet another toon to work on.  A mage.  One day he will finally pick a main.  Just not today.

Fantasy Fables

We head back to the Emerald Dream server forums and find a lovely story about a tauren and an orc.  Though things are not fully what they seem.

A Tauren that lies?  Where is the honor in that.  Read the rest of the story to find out.

Read the entire story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/warneverchanges.

Main Topic - Whispers of Il'gynoth

Today we speculate on the Whispers of Il'gynoth.  For those that don't know, when you go to fight Il'gynoth in the Emerald Nightmare, you will receive whispers in you chat box.

"The boy-king serves at the master's table. Three lies he will offer you."

Is that Anduin?  Wrathion?

"The king of diamonds has been made a pawn."

That has to be Magni.  But a pawn of who.

Listen in and find out what the LoreCraft thinks!

Questions and Answers

• Archonramas @archonramas
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions Where in the timeline would have player DHs joined illidan/become DHs? Can't find a solid answer anywhere.

Reader Emails

It was a quiet week on the email front.  With no emails, Legren, Machik and Yamino babbled on about the most interesting things.  Hmm... Wait, no they didn't.  They merely ended the show.

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we back goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft

Introduction and General Weeks Events

Our three hosts are back again, and of course they've been busy in game.  Yamino complains about rogues.  Legren does nothing at max level.  And Machik played WoW this week.  And has gone to the dark side of hunter.

Fantasy Fables

It's rare that we find goblins in our fables.  But not only do we find goblins, but goblin siblings that like to argue.  And if you've ever wondered about how a goblin family got along, then this weeks story is for you!

Read the entire story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/sulfurspark.

Main Topic - Queen Azshara

Last week we spoke of Prince Farondis.  And how he met his untimely death.  So of course we had to piggy back on that and share with you our thoughts on the evil Queen who caused the Prince's death.

Queen Azshara.  

Tempted by Sargeras, she took the lives of many of her own people.  Her thirst for power could not be matched.  But how did she get there?  Listen to find out.

Questions and Answers

• Archonramas @archonramas
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions Have you considered doing a lore segment on each individual zone? Covering the overall story and quests?

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion Has anyone else noticed physical similarities in the Drogbar and Goblins?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions did the blood elves also have immortality along with the night elfs?

Reader Emails

Only one great email this week from Kreygaron.  If you remember a while back that he introduced the idea of a Demon Hunter and Warlock together in game.  The Demon Hunter would kill the Warlock's pet.  The Warlock would take control of the Demon Hunter.  A constant comical battle.  

Well, it partially happened in game.  And of course we had some things to say about that.

Help Support the LoreCraft Podcast

Hi there, Machik here.  I love the LoreCraft Podcast and bringing all of the fabulous lore and roleplay to you guys.  When this podcast started in August 2014, I had no idea I'd still be sharing my excitement of the lore this long.  Over the years I have handled all the financial details involved with the podcast myself.

But now I need your help.

This is a passion and love of mine, so the podcast will continue to be created as long as I love the game, but your support can help enhance it.  Stop over to our Patreon page and think about tossing a dollar or two our way.  The money we back goes back into the podcast, covering hosting fees, website fees, etc. along with allowing us to purchase prizes for the giveaways we do.

Thank you so much, and stay nerdy!

Leave Us a Question or Feedback

We're always happy to hear from you. So feel free to leave us a message through one of the following ways:

Comment on this post. Leave me an email at [email protected] Tweet at me - @TheLoreCraft