Lorebeards

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 a...

We all know the horrific power that is Nagash, the Great Necromancer and Lord of Undeath. One of the most powerful forces to torment the Warhammer world, Nagash is practically a God who utilizes endless legions of undead and rotten monstrosities to crush his enemies. Yet he does not work alone in his grand designs to dominate all things. Even as far back as his rise to the position of Priest-King...

No matter where one might go in the world, they'll not set foot in lands that haven't felt the heavy tread of Golgfag Maneater! One of the oldest named characters in Warhammer Fantasy, Golgfag truly is the greatest mercenary to ever live. He's fought, killed, and eaten damn near every creature known and will happily accept anyone's coin. Not only has he achieved legendary status due to his own exp...

One of the most popular Wednesday night formats that has emerged amongst the history of Lorebeards is our totally-not-insane Tierlist streams that rank a particular subject within the Warhammer world. Today a rather sinister yet comical subject matter has arrived to be ranked! That of course being the infamous Council of Thirteen, the masters of the Skaven Under-Empire! Join Andy & Sotek as th...

Welcome back to Lorebeards, where Andy Law & Loremaster of Sotek journey throughout the Warhammer world to educate the masses on all the wonderful and horrible things that can be discovered! Today we'll be venturing into the Eastern Steppes, north of Grand Cathay's Great Bastion. A wild windswept plain of incredible size known for being the last uncorrupted land before one reaches the Chaos Wa...

Join Sotek & Andy Law as they finish off the birthday/anniversary episodes of Lorebeards with the grand finale of Sigmar Heldenhammer! The legendary founder of the Empire and totally not a war criminal, Sigmar is one of the most important figures in all of Warhammer Fantasy. After all, he does wield THE Warhammer. In any event, Sigmar has a GREAT many stories about his life that we'll be explo...

After FAR too long of a hiatus due to the ravages of Grandfather Nurgle and Clan Pestilens, the Lorebeards have finally returned! For this stream we resume where we left off with the Anniversary Special, turning our attention fully on the bizarre multiversal sandbox that is the Total War Warhammer universe! There's been tons of patches, DLCs, and FLCs added to this game over the last near-decade,...

The time has come for Loremaster of Sotek & Andy Law to continue their celebration of a year's worth of Lorebeards after Grandfather Nurgle wreaked a bit of havoc on the schedule. After several visits to the Temples of Shallya, Andy is well enough once more to carry on the fight against the greatest foe of any Warhammer fan...the End Times! While the Lorebeards have faced off against this cala...

LOREBEARDS IS OFFICIALLY (A little over) ONE YEAR OLD! Andy & Sotek are delighted to celebrate a full cycle around the sun of delving into Warhammer Fantasy lore. It has been an unparalleled pleasure to engage in weekly discussions about our favorite setting with you all whether it be about the myriad races and characters found across the width of the world. To celebrate this occasion, the Lor...

At the absolute beginning of all things, they came on Silvered Ships from beyond the stars. The Old Ones, ancient cosmic beings, are the true architects of the Warhammer World. Seeing some grand purpose in this speck of dirt floating among the infinite expanse of space, these alien sorcerer-scientists began their mysterious work. From moving the planet closer to the sun, to elevating many of the r...

For millennia, the mountain realms of the Dwarfs have been pulled slowly but surely into decline. Their once impregnable holds within the Worlds Edge Mountains were cracked open one after the other during that terrible time known as the Age of Woe. Among the mighty karaks that fell, few were felt as keenly as that of Karak Drazh. Join Andy & Sotek as they delve into the the history of the hold...

At the top of the world lies the hellish lands known as the Chaos Wastes, where countless warbands dedicated to the Dark Gods roam the earth to seek glory in the name of their patrons. Of these, none are more terrible than the Tormentors. A hideous legion of Slaanesh worshipping monstrosities led by the mutated majesty that is Dechala, the Denied One! Just where does this serpentine monstrosity co...

The End Times have come, the legions of Chaos are spilling out across the world to drown all in a tide of horror and magic! Or...is this actually the beginning? Hunker down with Andy & Sotek as they guide you through the nightmarish tale that is the Cataclysm, that epic conflict which ushered in the true start of the Warhammer Fantasy world as we know it! Prepare for a tale of the ultimate str...

A month of effort culminates in the grand finale of the Tamurkhan's Brothers series! After delving through the imagination of Sotek, Andy, & Chat the time has finally come to try and tie everything together into a coherent storyline. This episode uniquely featured Loremaster of Sotek dusting off his ancient Powerpoint skills to make a presentation which collated all of the information from the...

It's another one of dem dang tierlists! This time the Grand Provinces of the Empire will be stepping up to the plate to be evaluate and judged by the all-knowing Lorebeards! How will your favorite Province of Sigmar's nation stack up when put under examination? Will the live audience vote them up to glorious S tier? Or down into the fiery depths of D! Be sure to listen in and find out!

A new BONUS set of episodes has arrived for the Lorebeards podcast! As you've worked your way through this series, you may have enjoyed the delightful episode focusing on Tamurkhan the Maggot Lord that Andy Law & Sotek did some time ago. One thing that came up during that stream was the fact that Tamurkhan was simply one of 4 Brothers dedicated to each of the Dark Gods, that being Nurgle in hi...

A new BONUS set of episodes has arrived for the Lorebeards podcast! As you've worked your way through this series, you may have enjoyed the delightful episode focusing on Tamurkhan the Maggot Lord that Andy Law & Sotek did some time ago. One thing that came up during that stream was the fact that Tamurkhan was simply one of 4 Brothers dedicated to each of the Dark Gods, that being Nurgle in hi...

A new BONUS set of episodes has arrived for the Lorebeards podcast! As you've worked your way through this series, you may have enjoyed the delightful episode focusing on Tamurkhan the Maggot Lord that Andy Law & Sotek did some time ago. One thing that came up during that stream was the fact that Tamurkhan was simply one of 4 Brothers dedicated to each of the Dark Gods, that being Nurgle in hi...

Yar har har and a chest of Lizard trinkets! Of all the shorelines to be found in the Warhammer world there are none more dangerous and cursed than the Eastern shore of Lustria known to the wider world as the Vampire Coast. Founded long ago by the Arch-Grand Commodore, the Emperor of Lustria, the Pirate King of the Vampire Coast known as Luthor Harkon. Just how did this eccentric Lord of Undeath co...

Among the constant backstabbery and scheming found among the Skaven, there is in fact another far more sinister force lurking just beyond the veil. Within the Realm of Ruin, the domain of the Great Horned Rat itself, there are titanic monsters of nightmarish power known simply as Verminlords. These Daemons are the mightiest servants of the Skaven's foul God, always watching the Mortal Realms and a...

In the southeast of Bretonnia, nestled between the Grey Mountains & the Vaults there lies an immense forest the likes of which is found no where else in the world. Athel Loren, the first great wood in the world blessed by the seemingly-divine gifts of the Old Ones. A magical realm full of fey spirits, Elven Demi-Gods, horrific monstrosities and far more. The paths here are strange and ignore t...

The Realm of Chaos yawns open, not to spill out corruption and nightmares as it often does, but instead to welcome all who dare upon the road to the Brass Citadel. Khorne's mighty fortress that stands at the absolute center of his realm, where the God himself is said to reside according to various myths & legends. From the hell-forges manned by Daemon-smiths to the impossible mountain of skull...

Another special BONUS episode has arrived for Lorebeards! This time Andy & Sotek do something COMPLETELY different as they call upon the sacred and somewhat unhinged art of Tier List Rankings! For this first ever Tier List, the Loremasters educate the community on the various Phoenix Kings that have ruled over Ulthuan since the first to the very last. A rather humorous episode with considerabl...

Draw your daggers and prepare to offer bloody offerings up to Kaela Mensha Khaine, the Bloody Handed God of War and Murder! One of the most powerful Gods worshipped by the Elves, there are many dark secrets to be uncovered surrounding the dread Lord of the infamous Widowmaker. Join Andy & Sotek as they plunge deep into the heart of these mysteries to unveil many truths about the Elven pantheon...

The night is dark and full of terrors, but not all threats are so obvious or detectable as ghouls and daemons. Some monsters hide behind coy smiles and lustful curves in plain sight through the use of humanity's natural weaknesses and clever sorceries. Join Andy & Sotek as they embrace the shadowy secret society that is the Lahmian Sisterhood, one of the most powerful organizations to be found...