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Another one of the bonus episodes, this time the Lorebeards return to their beloved "What If" series! Last time we wrestled with the idea of what if Lord Mazdamundi had taken over the Great Plan during the final years of the Warhammer World, but this time we have a fresh twist! Turning back the clock to near the beginning of the Warhammer World's timeline, we instead focus on the idea of 'What If...

In a very unique episode, the Lorebeards will be checking out the Khuresh Fan Project headed up by 47KKR and his team. Combining their skills at lore, art, modding Total War Warhammer, and writing, these brilliant gentlemen have come together to create their version of the Blood Naga of Khuresh! So please sit back and relax while Andy and Sotek check out this incredible fan project which is so muc...

Is that a beautiful sunrise coming over the western horizon? Nay, it is the arrival of the Radiant One herself, Alarielle the Everqueen! The current Avatar of Isha, Alarielle is an incredibly important character who stands as the mortal representation of the Mother Goddess to the Elves. A powerful wizard and surprisingly capable against the Forces of Chaos, the Everqueen is one of the oldest known...

A growing series of popularity on the Lorebeards channel has been building things within the universe of Warhammer and allowing the community to guide many of the major decisions on whatever it is we craft. A perfect situation as it also allows us to teach about certain topics, in this case how Gods work within Warhammer Fantasy and discussing their function. So come along the journey as Loremaste...

There are many dangerous and foreboding cities to be found in the world of Warhammer, but there's one that stands above all others when it comes to being truly cursed. Once the mighty bastion against Chaos in the North, Praag suffered a brutal fate at the hands of the 12th Everchosen, Asavar Kul. After its utter annihilation and defilement at the hands of Chaos, this twisted ruin was rebuilt by th...

While the Lorebeards have been busy digging through the old dusty tomes of the World That Was and exploring stories that lead right up to the End Times, Games Workshop has themselves been busy prepping the Warhammer World 200 years earlier for the upcoming examination of the Great War Against Chaos. One of the biggest things they've been up to is a fantastic, free map available to everyone on oldw...

There are countless horrors to be found within the Warhammer world, but not all nightmarish creatures are equal. Among the deep forests of the Old World there persist rumors of a horrid entity known by many names. Known as Gor-Dum to the Dwarfs, Cyanathair to the Elves, and the Shadowgave to Men. But to the Beastmen, the true Children of Chaos, he is Morghur. A repulsive fiend who perpetually muta...

A special treat comes to Lorebeards as we're joined by a special guest, the one and only PancreasNoWork! An iconic rising star in the content creation sphere of Warhammer, Mr. OrganIssues is a spectacular individual with an eye for memes and excellent sense of humor. A fairly recent arrival into the world of Warhammer Fantasy compared to the ancient Lorebeards, we'll be delving into his history wi...

There are many mighty heroes and powerful villains to be found within the Warhammer world, but few can boast of remaining undefeated over thousands of years while serving the utterly ruthless and unforgiving Khorne. Arbaal is an unstoppable beast upon the battlefield, riding upon an immense Flesh Hound given to him by the Lord of Skulls. What can be learned by dredging through the ocean of blood l...

The Lorebeards are back with the first character feature of Season 7! Of course the stalwart Dwarfs are the only right and proper option to take such an incredible slot! However our path does not take us into the proud holds of the Karaz Ankor, but instead into the wilds where a great tragedy took place. One of the absolute oldest characters to be found in the entirety of Games Workshop, Josef Bug...

A brand new series has come to life on Lorebeards as Loremaster of Sotek & Andy Law tackle the near infinite possibilities of "What If..."? That's right! This is the first episode of taking a potential scenario in the Warhammer World and discussing what might have happened if things had turned out differently. In this case, the Lorebeards shall be exploring the idea of what may have happened i...

The time has finally come for a brand new Season of Lorebeards! That's right, we're on to Season 7 as Loremaster of Sotek and Andy Law return to bless the world with more wisdom and lore goodness. What better way to start off another year than with a classic Ask Us Anything? This episode features Andy and Sotek answering any and all questions that the community comes running to submit! What will w...

A rare treat is when the Lorebeards shuffle away from simply exploring the lore that is written by others and instead put on their creative hats to make something entirely new! There have been quite a few requests for a return to this format after the popular Tamurkhan Brother's/Throne of Chaos series so at last the time has come! This time the Lorebeards will be calling upon Skink artisans and Kr...

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...