The LoreCraft Podcast

Introduction and General Weeks Events

The hosts have been enthralled with all the things to do in Legion!  From world quests, to leveling new toons, to Mythic dungeons, Machik, Legren, and Yamino are making themselves known inside the World of Warcraft.

Yamino is trying to get all of her toon's artifacts weapons.  And Machik and Legren made it into the Emerald Nightmare. 

AND DOWNED A BOSS!

Fantasy Fables

No fable this week, but that doesn't keep the hosts down.  Be ready for a fresh new story next week!

Main Topic - Prince Farondis and His Story

So, we take a look at a major lore character from Azsuna this week.  Prince Farondis was a trusted adviser to Queen Azshara.  But he was no Sargeras lover.  In fact, he planned to destroy the Well of Eternity to shut off the entrance to Azeroth for Sargeras.

Unfortunately it did not end well for him. Listen to the podcast to learn a bit more about the ghost prince!

Questions and Answers

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion hypothetically speaking how would you feel if one day they changed from a faction/rep system to a pure rep?

Reader Emails

Three great emails this week from Michael, Jeremy, and our very own Saiisil.  Michael shares is new found love for the story in Legion. With questlines pulling him in, Michael really wants to understand why he is fighting those filthy demons.

Filthy indeed!

Jeremy want to know how to start getting into the lore if you're just now finding interest in the great storytelling of Blizzard.  And of course Saiisil comes to us with ideas of a sandbox version of Warcraft.  

And of course, more questions about the awesome Tauren!

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!

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Introduction and General Weeks Events

Woah, lots of leveling for Legren and Machik.  They've hit world quests, they've hit dungeons, and the continue to love the lore.  Suramar is stunning, and of course Machik forgets that they're called Nightborne.  

Legren hit max level and he's finally found the love for the Demon Hunter.  Yamino was missing this week, but she will return triumphant.

Fantasy Fables

We get another great piece that is based off the current expansion!  Check out a bit of mercenary action with Snake Eyes by Felithran of the Emerald Dream server.  This story begins with a meeting with an Illidari, and of course a joke about his lost eyesight.

You can read the full story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/snakeeyes.

Main Topic - Highmountain is the Place to Be!

There are Tauren in the expansion, so of course Machik had to guide the topic today to Highmountain.  We visit some of the quests, talk about Ebonhorn and Huln, and revisit the importance of the comic to the zone.

Questions and Answers

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion outside of the elves which races do we know have suffered from specifically Arcane Addiction?

Reader Emails

This weeks emails included an issue that Legren and Machik have dealt with over the years they've played WoW.  What to do when you get "bored" with your roleplay.  And how to stop making numerous alts and really focus on a single toon.

We also visited the hatred for Pandaren.  Or how there shouldn't be any.   And finally, an entire episode dedicated to Legren?  Maybe in the future.

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!

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Introduction and General Weeks Events

The hosts took a week off, but they have returned.  And talk about being fully ensconced into Legion.  They have all gotten a toon to 110 and are having a bla... what... Legren isn't at 110 yet?  Well, he should be by the end of the week, right?  Maybe?  If he sticks with a toon?  Good, good.

Hear about where they are in the content, and where they might be going.

Fantasy Fables

Another week without a fable.  That's what new expansions will do to you.  Have no fear, it's still on the table, and will return SOON.  Wait, can I say that?

Main Topic - Metzen Is Leaving, but WarCraft Lives On

Machik had this week all set up to talk about the expansion, but then we find out that Chris Metzen is leaving the Blizzard family.  So of course we end up chatting about that much more than anything else.

Questions and Answers

• Archonramas @archonramas

  @thelorecraft #craftiequestions What other characters or stories would you like to see published into novels in the warcraft universe?

• Mark @MorkTheKing

  @thelorecraft #craftiequestions why was anduin made the leader of the alliance over someone else who has been in charger longer?

• Firali Starshadow @Saiisil

  @thelorecraft #craftiequestion What is your rp ideas surrounding the 'Champion of (class)' aspect of legion?

• Mark @MorkTheKing

  @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what are your likes and dislikes of legion so far?

• Mark @MorkTheKing

  @thelorecraft #craftiequestions where is the key stone our Demon hunters took at?

Reader Emails

Farmer Gerald believes we're going to Argus.  Machik believes too.  The others, not so sure.  Find out what other emails get tossed around during this weeks reader 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!

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Introduction and General Weeks Events

All of our hosts are prepping for the upcoming expansion.  Here what they're doing as we travel headlong into the Legion!

Fantasy Fables

Nothing this week as we focused on Questions and Answers as well as emails.  We will return next week though with a fabulous story.

Main Topic - We Celebrate Two Years!

Unfortunately our guests were unable to be with us this week, so we went back to an old favorite.  Lots of chit chat about lore.

Questions and Answers

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions dose it seem like DH were accepted into the alliance/horde easier then the DK were?

• Saiisil Lanthlorien @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion idea credit youtu.be/61jj4gTZQ_4 if you could gain the abilities of any class IRL for just 1 day, which?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions are you prepared? :)

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions where is the best place to fish? :)

• Archonramas @archonramas
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions What other characters or stories would you like to see published into novels in the warcraft universe?

Reader Emails

A big thank you to the emails for this week.  Sean brings us questions about roleplay, Joolly is back wondering how legion would end, and Farmer Gerald had to be there for the 2 year anniversary.  But that is only half of the emails this week.  And we get through them all!

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

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Introduction and General Weeks Events

Yami is working on gold, mats, and transmog!  Though she apparently doesn't like looking like a giant murloc,  Machik and Legren share their excitement and fails in their first roleplay with the LoreCraft Society.

And when we say fail, we mean EPIC fails.

Fantasy Fables

Unfortunately there is nothing this week.  With so much going on as we prepare for the expansion, we thought it best to take a mini break from out fantastic fables.

Main Topic - Dalaran Has Moved to Khara?!

We talk about the latest quest in the pre-patch leading up to Legion.  So many more questions than answers have surfaced.  Such as:

• Where did Jaina go?
• Why is Bronzebeard called the Speaker?
• Is there a new Guardian of Tirisfal?
• And how did the Legion get into Khara?

And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Questions and Answers

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions do you think wrathon hears the whisper from Azeroth instead of the old gods?

• The Fox Collective @Shade_21
• @thelorecraft Would you want to eat the confections conjured by a forsaken Mage? #CraftieQuestions

• Saiisil Lanthlorien @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion idea credit to @ChiefVoljin what new class(es) would you like to see added to the game and what restrictions?

Reader Emails

Farmer Gerald makes a triumphant return as we find him mocking Legren's beloved Orcs.  It doesn't end there though.  Elverin brings up some very good Roleplay questions, and Jooly stops by to help us decide which classes and races should be gone from the game.

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!

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Introduction and General Weeks Events

What can we say.  The pre-patch continues to keep Legren and Machik busy in game.  With Yamino running a bit late, Legren talked about his love for his human warrior.  Of course he has to explain to Machik how terrible Fury is for PvP though.

Machik on the other hand was out of town for a reunion, but made it back in time to get a Demon Hunter to 100, and his DK to 98.  And of course, they didn't play any other games.  Good job Warcraft!

Fantasy Fables

With the new quest lines on the Broken Shore, there was bound to be some good fiction written about the attack on the demons.  That's exactly what Legren found.  

You can read the entire story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/anotherwar.

Main Topic - An Audio Drama That Works

We discuss The Tomb of Sargeras and how it fits into the upcoming expansion. The discussion goes from talking about the action in the drama itself, to how the story of Warcraft seems to be playing a much more important part in this expansion.  From there we move onto the Broken Shores scenario and the cut scenes.

King Varian cut scene - EPIC.

Warchief Vol'jin cut scene - EPIC (If you're Yami).

And of course arguments about whether people are actually gone, or will return.

Questions and Answers

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what villain should have an interesting redemption story?

• Kreygaron @Kreygaron
• Does it freak you out when a dwarf says "keep your feet on the ground" right before sending you airborne on a gryphon? #craftiequestion

• Saiisil Lanthlorien @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion If role playing a character with a touch of insanity, how far is too far? ie Shadow Priest or BE Demon Hunter

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what type of character do you have trouble RPing as. What makes them hard to rp?

Reader Emails

This weeks podcast runs long, so we only got to three total emails, with one discussing the relationship between warlock and demon hunter.

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 have  hit our 75th Episode and harbingers and invasions surround us.  All three of our co-hosts this week have been at least semi active in WoW.  Whether it's because of transmog for Yami, leveling for Legren, or everything for Machik, the new patch seems to be working wonders.

Fantasy Fables

We go way back this week.  Machik takes you on a journey of one of his earlier roleplay threads as Takota on the Emerald Dream forums.  But, it's not the happiest of posts.

You can read the entire story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/thefind.

Main Topic - Harbingers and Invasions

We begin this week with a discussion on the latest Harbingers: Story of Illidan.  The co-hosts felt that it lacked a bit after Gul'dan, but it still was intriguing enonugh.  And of course, plenty of talk dealing with the upcoming invasions.

Yes folks, the demons are here!

Questions and Answers

• Sharp @PatchYourselfUp
• @thelorecraft Hi! I have a #craftiequestion . What sort of worlds would you want/expect to see if future expansion packs aren't on Azeroth?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what type of retirement plans are your heroes  considering when they are to old to fight?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what frightens your character before they go to sleep?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what kind of archeology items are you interested in? DK baby skulls? The big toe of gul'dan? Or a turean?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions do you think there should be a guardian of Azeroth?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions what do you think the Murlock empire would look like? Could they take over Azeroth?

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions which leader(s) would consider joining the legion?

 

Reader Emails

Two wonderful emails this week.  One to help us change up  how we do our intros and outros.  And of course, Gerald keeps us thinking once again.

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!

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Introduction and General Weeks Events

Yamino returns on this fateful day, our first podcast after the prepatch dropped.  And boy have our hosts been busy.

Yamino has been moving, from one city to the next, in real life.  Which means she hasn't had as much time as those other two yahoos.  But she did enjoy her time spent in game.

Legren has been testing out his Shaman.  And Machik has done nothing but live in game since the patch.  And he'll tell you all about it.

Fantasy Fables

Leggers tried to find a story this week, but Machik was quicker.  This weeks fable allows Legren to really get back to his orcish roots.

Lots of yelling and growling.

You can read the entire story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/sacrifice.

Main Topic - Anduin Becomes a Hero and Gul'dan Goes Darker

Another amazing comic was released by Blizzard this week.  And it easily tops the previous three.  Anduin really shows that he can be the leader we need.  SPOILERS!!  So watch at your own risk.  If you want to read the comic, head HERE, and if you want to SEE the comic, head HERE.

From there we move onto the Harbinger: Gul'dan.  This is an exceptional video that tells us the history of Alternate Universe Gul'dan.

And of course lots of pre-patch talk happens to.  With just a tinge of arguing among the hosts.

Questions and Answers

• Kreygaron @Kreygaron
• When my DK tank wipes in a dungeon/raid, is it redundant to say that he's, at that moment, a dead undead death knight? #craftiequestion

• Andrew Sowers @AndrewSowers
• @thelorecraft In the prepatch we see an abandoned Kirin Tor camp in Deadwind Pass and Twilight Researchers in Western Tirisfal. Thoughts?

Reader Emails

A big thank you to our three emails this week, as we continue our discussion about Roleplay and Death Knights, Illidan and his powers, and finally a bit of the Lich King.  Yes, it's a powerhouse of 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

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Introduction and General Weeks Events

Only Legren and Machik were available this week as Yamino was on a bit of a sabbatical. And surprisingly enough, both of them were active in the Warcraft world this week.  Getting prepped for the patch that is bound to drop soon! 

Fantasy Fables

Legren and Machik completely butcher the story this week.  Multiple miscues and giggles, mispronunciations and terrible reading.  But they do eventually get through the entire story.  

You can read the entire story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/behind.

Main Topic - The Highmountain Tribes and Transmog News

The Highmountain Tribes!  In comic form.  Brilliant!  But it seems that all is not well among the tribes.  If you want to read the comic, head HERE, and if you want to SEE the comic, head HERE.

And then Machik and Legren take you on a discussion of the new Transmog system and what your armor means to your character.

Questions and Answers

• Saiisil Lanthlorien @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions What would you like to see for future expansions? ie. Old Gods start to awaken after the Legion invasion.

• Mark @MorkTheKing
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestions million gold but every time you hear a gnome laugh you must praise thrall as the one true king of Azeroth.

Reader Emails

Three great emails this week.  We begin with an argument about death knights.  And of course Machik is quite vociferous with his opinions.  Then we continue on with a discussion of game lore versus world lore.  And then we finish up with Vrykuls, Valhalla, and war.  Yes, it's a busy night of 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

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

Introduction and General Weeks Events

This week we find out that Legren is focusing on making gold for the first time in his Warcraft career.  And Yamino quickly explains to him that he has a lot of catching up to do.

Oh, and did I mention we spoke about Pokemon GO.  Gotta catch em all!

Fantasy Fables

 

We take a break from the fables this week.  But Legren has promised the most amazing fable for next week, so be prepared.

Main Topic - Magni & Class/Race Combos Continued

Another comic is out, and this time we learn about the Nightborne, and how they are dealing with the Legion attacks.  If you want to read the comic, head HERE, and if you want to SEE the comic, head HERE.  

And then we get into a discussion about our character's reactions to the Legion.  What will they do when they see the stream of demons coming into Azeroth?

Questions and Answers

• Saiisil Lanthlorien @Saiisil
• @thelorecraft #craftiequestion What class/race combinations would you like to see added? Ex. Blood Elf Shaman aka Geomancer

Reader Emails

Three letters this week we had Joolly, Saiisil and Gerald deliver three wonderful emails that had us talking so much that the podcast went long this week.

Luckily the topics are extremely interesting.

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