Lorebeards

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...

Prepare for a long journey as the time has come to make the arduous journey to one of the largest cities in the entirety of the Warhammer world. Wei-jin, the Capital of Grand Cathay & the mysterious Palace-Complex known as the Celestial City that hovers above. Join Andy & Sotek as they scour the urban sprawl to uncover fascinating secrets of Cathay and its ruling Dragons along with studyin...

The forest is dark and full of terrible things, but few are more horrifying than that which claims the darkest places from which to spin their webs. Join Andy & Sotek as they creep into the dens of monstrous spiders to learn the eerie truth about the strange and alien deity that lurks just outside the edge of reality. In this episode we'll be heavily discussing the Forest Goblins of the Warham...

To finish out our tri-week saga about the various elements of Warhammer Fantasy featured in the recent Thrones of Decay DLC for Total War Warhammer 3, the time has come to turn our attention back to the Empire. Join Andy and Sotek as they delve fully into all of the subjects surrounding her from the Cult of Morr and the Amethyst College to the heroic Theodore Bruckner and the Elector Countess of N...

There are many prophecies swirling throughout the mists of the Warhammer world, but few are of such dire consequence as that of the Throne of Chaos. A dark legend revolving around the legacy of the Great Kurgan that whispers of a great champion rising up higher than any other. Enter Tamurkhan, the Maggot Lord, a horrific mutated monster the likes of which is unparalleled elsewhere in the world. Jo...

The rather unconventional and debatably insane Dwarf engineer, Malakai Makaisson, arrives boisterously upon the stage! An incredibly strange Dawi, even by the exceptional standard of Slayers, this fellow is a key member of the legendary tales surrounding Gotrek & Felix. His story doesn't end there though, having aided in the defense of Kislev, Nuln, and Karak Kadrin. Some rumors even state Mal...

The time for exploring another city has arrived at last as Sotek & Andy lead the charge into Altdorf, the Heart of the Old World and Capital of the Empire! A truly staggering amount of information can be unveiled regarding its history, geography, districts, notable figures, and much more! This definitely serves more as an introduction more than anything as Altdorf is truly a DEEP well to fall...

A dark and foreboding aura looms over Andy & Sotek this week as the time has come to explore one of the most terrifying and tragic figures to be found in all of Warhammer Fantasy. Galrauch, the Golden Drake, was once one of the most noble creatures to be found upon the paradise that was Ulthuan. But when Chaos came tearing into existence, his body, mind, and spirit would be dragged forever ont...

At long last, the dynamic duo of Gotrek & Felix have managed to stumble into the tavern alongside Andy & Sotek! We'll spend the evening rambling through the various tales and legends of this fierce pair, from the various threats they've faced to the dark tragedy that started the entire story. Beware of spoilers in the second half of the podcast!

Grab a stein of frothy dwarf beer and take a seat by the fire lads, lasses, and non-binary manlings. For Andy & Sotek have a tale to tell! An epic saga about brotherhood, oaths, betrayal, tragedy, and VENGEANCE! This is the story of Grombrindal, the White Dwarf, a figure who may be purely a myth if some are be believed but there are some undeniable truths. Just where did Grombrindal come from?...

The dead do not rest easy during this week's episode as Andy & Sotek open ancient tomes of necromantic lore to study Vlad von Carstein! The legendary founder of the Vampire Counts and father to the von Carstein bloodline, there are few individuals as storied. From his ancient origins in Nehekhara to traveling the world as an explorer, all the way to his takeover in Sylvania and unleashing of t...

One of the most tragic figures in all of Warhammer Fantasy is said to be Durthu, Eldest of Ancients. A figure solely responsible for the creation of an entire nation and one of the last remaining entities from an age long since past. What secrets are contained within his troubled dreams as he slumbers amidst the deep woods of Athel Loren? How much has he had to sacrifice in order to bring the worl...

Andy Law and Loremaster of Sotek embark once more on the road to the glorious city of Middenheim, one of the most ancient and powerful bastions of civilization to be found in the Old World. A critical focal point in the Empire for all of Mankind due to its importance politically, religiously, defensively, and economically with a staggering amount of mysteries concealed within to boot. We'll head d...