Living By The Lore

In this episode, we discover the third floor of Dungeon Crawler World: Earth, finding out what classes and races Carl and Donut picked, as well as getting deep into the mechanics of the game, both inside and outside the dungeon. Welcome to the Overcity! Be warned, this episode contains spoilers for Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Two: Carl's Doomsday Scenario, as well as the rest of the DCC Series....

Why is everyone talking about that book with a man in his boxers and his ex's cat? I ask you in return, how much do you wanna know? How many rabbit holes can the first floor of Dungeon Crawler Carl possibly have? Today, we start to find out how far Carl is willing to go to survive just one more floor of Dungeon Crawler World: Earth . Be warned, this episode contains spoilers for Dungeon Crawler Ca...

Well done, you've survived your first flight. Now we've gotten through that ordeal, we're going to meet some of the other dragons of Fourth Wing, as well as exploring their society. Be warned, this episode contains spoilers for Fourth Wing and the Imperium Series. Welcome to Living By The Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Guy, Matt, and J...

Welcome to Dragon Riding 101! You are reminded that Living By The Lore takes no accountability for death or life altering injuries as a result of evisceration, immolation, falling from heights... Let's start with something simple. Today, we dive into the world and history of Fourth Wing. Be warned, today's episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series, and Fourth Wing in particu...

"Welcome back to U.A. High. Now we've finished the General Studies Class, let's go meet your classmates and talk about their cool abilities. If we're lucky, we may meet some of the teachers too!" Today's episode contains minor spoilers for the My Hero Academia manga and anime. Welcome to Living By The Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous...

"Congratulations on your admittance to U.A. High! In today's general studies class, we're going to look at the history of quirks, and how these cool powers let the Pro Heroes do what they do best. And who knows? Maybe one day you'll get to join them." Today's episode contains minor spoilers for the My Hero Academia manga and anime. Welcome to Living By The Lore, where we...

In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of Silksong and Hollow Knight, talking about the power structures of Pharloom from the citadel down to the fleas, as well as a fun war crime conspiracy for good measure. Warning, this episode contains spoilers for all Hollow Knight and Silksong content. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculou...

In this episode, we bask in the majesty of the Pale King’s domain, looking deeper into those who submit to his righteous rule, and those who resist. Mantisies, mushrooms and spiders, oh my! Warning, this episode contains spoilers for all Hollow Knight and Silksong content. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Guy, Matt, a...

Today, we unmask the truth of Hollow Knight and Silksong’s world, getting way too in depth with water flows, before talking hardcore about the fashion choices of the many bugs who live in the kingdoms of Hallownest, and Pharloom. Warning, this episode contains spoilers for all Hollow Knight and Silksong content. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondro...

Today, we round out our dive into the First Age of Middle Earth, as we see the end of the Years of the Trees. After the death of their king and the seizure of their most powerful artifacts, how will the Noldor elves proceed into the War of Jewels? Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Silmarillion. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous a...

Today on Living By The Lore, we continue our exploration of JRR Tolkien's First Age of Middle Earth, as we see the introduction of the Elven Peoples and the construction of the famed Silmarils. Those dastardly gems... Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Silmarillion. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Gu...

We all know the story of Frodo and the Ring, and the tale of Bilbo and the Dragon. But what if I told you that those were just verses of a much, much larger song? The harmonies of which created reality itself? Today, we begin to explore the depths of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Silmarillion. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we disc...

Guy thought he would return from Japan and roll right back into things, but a cold and a hangover said otherwise. The studio lies empty. As such, we have unearthed 3 choice episodes of the Lore Leaflet , our bi-weekly Patreon exclusive minisodes. Here, we present a topic each, covering topics that might be too small, or ones which we're looking into covering! Welcome to Living by the Lore, whe...

In today's episode, we close out our exploration of the timeline of Hollow Knight and Hollow Knight: Silksong, discovering the woven horrors that await in the kingdom of Pharloom. Can the half-god, half-weaver warrior princess kill her grandma? Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Hollow Knight Series. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds an...

In this episode, we return six years later to Hallownest, the Kingdom of the White Wyrm, as we explore the timeline of Hollow Knight, and set up for the game's sequel, Silksong. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Hollow Knight and Dimension 20 Fantasy High: Junior Year. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Gu...

Today on Living By The History , we dive into the history of Europe... wait, this isn't right. Where are the Ranger's Apprentice notes? This isn't right at all... well, we'll figure it out. In this episode we dive into the world of Ranger's Apprentice, discovering the incredible depth and beauty contained within. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Ranger's Appr...

Today, we dive into Ranger's Apprentice, the 2000s book series by John Flanagan, discovering the Rangers of Araluen and how they defend the kingdom, independently roaming the wilds. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Ranger's Apprentice Series. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Guy, Matt, and Jude...

"Welcome back Lancers, to this lecture series on the history of Union! Today we’ll cover the ending of Seccom with the Hercynian Crisis and the establishment of Thirdcom… What’s that? Deimos? Paracausal studies? Bah, all hogwash! All of that’s only rumors… right?" This episode contains spoilers for the LANCER TTRPG Setting. Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds...

"At ease Lancers. For this lesson, we’ll be doing a bit of history, looking at the failings of those who came before us, and how their actions shape our empire thousands of years later. We’ll also be covering some top secret military secrets of our own Union, secrets hidden on Mars. Now, enjoy! That’s an order." This episode contains spoilers for the lore of Lancer, specifically the core...

"We hope you enjoyed your history lesson on Vought and our great company. Now, to finish off, we're going to get a tour of Vought Tower where you'll be lucky enough to be welcomed through each of the members of The Seven!" This episode contains spoilers for all seasons of The Boys. Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous th...

"Welcome back to Vought Plus! We hope you enjoyed part one of our... little history lesson. Now today we're going to talk to you about the timeline of our great company, and we're going to look at some of our most important figures, such as Liberty, Soldier Boy, and even our saviour: Homelander. Now, sit back and relax." Today's episode contains spoilers for The Boys TV series. Enjoy! Welcome to L...

"Welcome back to Vought+, and thank you for renewing your membership with us. It's a scary world out there, with those woke Starlighters brainwashing our children. So today, you're going to be treated to a mandatory history lesson on the great things Vought does for hard-working Americans just like you. And remember - a safe America is a super America." Today's episode contai...

Today, we round out our exploration of the world of Tensura, discussing the impulsive creator god, the Star Dragon Veldanava, as well as how the world was created, and the levels of power that Rimuru must ascend through in order to reach his goals. Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Guy, Matt, and Jude are 3 aussie blokes here...

Today, we begin exploring a unique take on the Anime Isekai Genre: That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime. The main character gets stabbed, reincarnates and eats an ancient storm dragon, all within the first episode.  It’s … complicated. Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Guy, Matt, and Jude are 3 aussie blokes here to laugh...

Last time, we explored the Viltrumite Empire of the Invincible franchise, and the super-powered conquerors that make it up. But what does the rest of the universe have to say about it? Today, we aren't looking at the conquerors - we're looking at the survivors. Today's episode contains spoilers for the principal comics and TV show. Enjoy! Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss...