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 calamity before, this time they'll be focusing on several specific aspects rather than just the...

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 Lorebeards have decided to dedicate an entire month of goodies for everyone to enjoy! The first part...

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 races that would come to dominate the world, to crafting the immense gateways hanging in space...

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 that came to be known as Black Crag and how it devolved into the greatest Orc Fortress in the...

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 come from? What is her story and how did she become one of the mightiest champions to serve the...

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 struggle as Gods, Heroes, and Ancient Empires strive to weather the first great Storm of Magic known...

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 prior streams together to help paint the overall picture. Enjoy the end of this epic experiment...

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 his case. There was supposed to be 3 other brothers featuring epic adventures to follow them each...

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 his case. There was supposed to be 3 other brothers featuring epic adventures to follow them each...

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 his case. There was supposed to be 3 other brothers featuring epic adventures to follow them each...

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 come to reside in Lustria and what is the legacy of this horrific realm? Join Andy & Sotek as...

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 attempting to twist the endless plots in their favor. Join Andy & Sotek as they investigate...

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 the laws of space and time, but just what is the history and nature of this place? Join Andy &...

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 skulls upon which stands the throne of a God, there is much to explore within the Blood God's domain....

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 considerable amounts of lore on the High Elves in particular.

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. We'll be discussing quite a bit on Khaine in regards to his history and nature, along with the...

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 in the Warhammer world. This legion of Vampires is well structured and carries a long history...

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 studying the history surrounding such an ancient location. We'll be learning a considerable amount about...

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 Warhammer world along with everything associated with them from the various types of spiders they ride...

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 Nuln herself. This episode is JAMPACKED with details about the Empire so the Sons and Daughters of...

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. Join Andy as Sotek as they join his nightmarish horde as it marches toward Nuln. Learning all about...

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 Malakai is from the misty isle of Albion in the north...but regardless, there are many things for...

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 down.