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In the final years of Warhammer Fantasy, a truly staggering number of new things were added to the Warhammer world. Most of these were reasonably well fleshed out or natural expansions on pre-existing material, but one of the most sudden and ill-defined additions were a sudden arrival of Elven Gods. For today's discussion, Loremaster of Sotek summons to him Elven-fans and specialists of VeraSimila...

It's time for another one of those goofy bonus episodes of Lorebeards where Andy and Ryan do their best to channel the chaotic Winds of Magic into a decipherable rating system! This time they'll be taking on the Colleges of Magic...AND MORE! Not only will the main magical institution of the Empire be looked at, but the journey continues to other parts of the Empire and even off to bizarre and fore...

Within the Old World, life for the average human is quite the difficult affair. But there are forces that people can turn to in hard times for relief and succor. One such force is the divine, particularly the motherly Rhya, Goddess of Fertility and the Harvest. One of the ancient primordial Gods known to humanity, she is a critical aspect of life in the more rural areas that attempt to survive des...

Another educational and absurd tier list has struck Lorebeards! This time we venture into the jungles of the equatorial band where the Lizardmen stand vigilant within their mighty Temple-Cities, from Lustria to the Southlands and beyond! Join Andy and Ryan as they unveil the stories and lore about these fantastical cities built during the mythical era of the Old Ones!

A new friend and guest has manifested out of the aethyr on to Lorebeards! The fascinating and ever-entertaining Verasimila arrives from the depths of the virtual streamer world to discuss Warhammer lore and writing with the Lorebeards! Be sure to check out her channels found at the links below! https://www.twitch.tv/verasimila https://www.youtube.com/@VeraSimila

In a VERY strange April Fool's Special, the Lorebeards are joined by PancreasNoWork to discuss the MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION EVER in regards to ALL of Warhammer! Who would win when the 40k universe is unleashed upon the original Fantasy setting? Surely this won't go completely off the rails in a strange but fascinating tale of the UItramarines led by Primarch Guilliman launching a desperate crusade...

In a VERY strange April Fool's Special, the Lorebeards are joined by PancreasNoWork to discuss the MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION EVER in regards to ALL of Warhammer! Who would win when the 40k universe is unleashed upon the original Fantasy setting? Surely this won't go completely off the rails in a strange but fascinating tale of the UItramarines led by Primarch Guilliman launching a desperate crusade...

In a VERY strange April Fool's Special, the Lorebeards are joined by PancreasNoWork to discuss the MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION EVER in regards to ALL of Warhammer! Who would win when the 40k universe is unleashed upon the original Fantasy setting? Surely this won't go completely off the rails in a strange but fascinating tale of the UItramarines led by Primarch Guilliman launching a desperate crusade...

Throughout the millennia that Sigmar's Empire has stood against the various threats to be found across the Warhammer World, the vast majority were outside forces such as the Legions of Chaos or titanic WAAAGH!'s of Greenskins. Yet an entire era was defined by a threat that built up internally, a creeping parasite that wore an all too-human face from the shadows of cursed Sylvania. The Vampire Coun...

Within the various legends and historical moments of the Chaos Dwarfs, there is one incident that they prefer to keep hidden away. Their near extinction at the hands of a titanic slave rebellion, when their freshly created species of Black Orcs orchestrated the hordes of Greenskins against the Children of Hashut. Yet, at the last moment in the desperate siege of Mingol Zharr Naggrund, the treacher...

Games Workshop has at long last released Grand Cathay as the first fully new playable faction into tabletop Warhammer in over 20 years. With them has of course come a new Arcane Journal that expands on the lore of Grand Cathay's history and view on the world! This book has proven a tad controversial, but what do the Lorebeards make of the Dragon Emperor's nation? Grab your favorite beverage of cho...

Far to the south of the Old World can be found the hot and arid climes of the Southlands. While the northern half of the continent is dominated by deadly deserts and undead kingdoms, along the western shores can be found the nation of Men known as Araby. A hardy folk who have survived everything the world has through at them from Elves to the corruption of Chaos, the Arabyans are no strangers to w...

There are many fantastical and mysterious places in the Warhammer world, known only to myth and dark rumor. But every once in a while, one of these legendary locations reveals itself to be more than mere stories. Such was the case when the Mists of Albion collapsed due to the tampering of a shadowy Dark Lord, revealing this set of islands to the world. Come along as we delve into the history of th...

After quite some time, the dreaded Vampires have returned to haunt another episode of Lorebeards! This time we'll be making the dangerous trek up to the ruins of Blood Keep to uncover the ruinous history of the Blood Dragons. Carrying the martial legacy of their founder, Aborash, this vampiric bloodline has affected the world from Nehekhara to the Old World and even as far as the Vampire Coast. So...

All across the Warhammer world, there are many mysterious and powerful relics of ancient empires constantly discovered by daring explorers and those without the sense to leave such things alone. The Lorebeards are of course the masters of handling such artefacts and of course know their true origins! The most dangerous and powerful of these items is of course those crafted by the enigmatic Old One...

I can't imagine that this episode will be fun to listen to, but hey here it is! This was a fun bonus episode of Lorebeards where Loremaster of Sotek and Andy Law have fun talking about Warhammer stuff but the TRUE point of the stream is FOOOOD! So prepare your offering for the Great Maw as we delve into Scottish food!

There are countless mysteries to be found within the Warhammer world, many of which will probably never be answered. Some, however, have enough nuggets of information that we can glean various truths about what may lurk beneath the surface. Today the Lorebeards are offering and accepting condolences for we must venture to those realms that no mortal may traverse without paying a heavy price, the r...

There are countless mysteries to be found within the Warhammer world, many of which will probably never be answered. Some, however, have enough nuggets of information that we can glean various truths about what may lurk beneath the surface. Today the Lorebeards are offering and accepting condolences for we must venture to those realms that no mortal may traverse without paying a heavy price, the r...

There have been countless Warbosses from the various Greenskin tribes all across the Warhammer world, most of which fade into obscurity rather quickly. Yet every few centuries one Warboss will rise up to lead a WAAAGH! of such earth-shaking might that it changes the course of history or brings entire civilizations to their knees. In the annals of the Old World there is one such Orc Warlord that st...

Hidden near the frigid mountains of Kislev's mountains in the north of the Old World, madmen whisper about a monstrous city of vermin and abominations that burrows impossibly deep into the earth. Like an open, festering wound the Skaven city of Hell Pit belches corruption and fetid gases into the air that swell with warpstone dust and pour down greasy black rain which causes mutation and death. Th...

There are few titles more dreaded in the Warhammer world than that of Everchosen, those ultimate Champions of the Dark Gods that are fated to bring about the End Times. They are not guaranteed victory however, as the 12 Everchosens that came before Archaon would be struck down by the various forces arrayed against them. For how important these figures are in the fight for the entire world, being t...

In the northern wastes of the Warhammer world, there persist myths of how a once great empire rose under the control the mighty Kurgan tribes. Yet for all their supposed might, a far greater power emerged in the name of hateful vengeance in the form of the almighty Skulltaker. A terrifying daemon in the form of a Herald of Khorne that is the ultimate challenger of the Blood God, who exists to chal...

A very special episode Lorebeards has arrived as Andy & Sotek are joined by none other than Alfred Nunez Jr, often known as 'Mad Alfred'! One of the original writers to flesh out the Warhammer Fantasy Dwarfs back during 1st edition Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay and a passionate map maker who has massively expanded the world with towns, villages, and cities of his own creation that may-or-may-not...

In the depths of cold fens and sucking bogs of Mallus (The Warhammer World) there persist myths and legends about terrifying mist daemons that prey humanity. If only the so-called 'civilized' races knew the truth of those lurking within their black stone towers squatting in the cursed mists. The Fimir, as they call themselves, are far older than any other race to be found upon the planet with the...

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...