Best Laying Down The Lore Podcasts (2024)

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38: ”Beer Spear” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf Heroes - Eltharion, Tyrion & Teclis 59:32

9d ago59:32

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In this episode we look at three of the greatest of Ulthuan’s heroes. We start with Eltharion the Grim, Prince of Yvresse, he who finally brought about the defeat of Waaagh! Grom and who holds two destinies and two miniatures. We then turn to the twin princes Teclis, High Loremaster of Hoeth and Warden of the White Tower, and Tyrion, Defender of Ul…

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22: ”Shut Up Ben” | Warhammer 40K: Genestealer Cults Pt1 1:12:03

23d ago1:12:03

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In this episode we dive into all things Genestealery. From their hallowed origins in the pages of Rogue Trader to their first appearance in plastic as the enemy within Space Hulks. He look at the early army lists and methods of deploying their associated cults, including chaos cults. We then explore how communities become infected with the Genestea…

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Energetically Stimulating Times 15:10

3d ago15:10

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Hi there! In this episode I talk about the importance of suspending judgement of others, and oneself! We can never know what other people are dealing with in terms of their inner experience, and how they think. Enjoy!By T.K.

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19th Century Racecar 20:37

9d ago20:37

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Hi there, This episode highlights a personal story of embarrassment, and the realization of how to best handle it. Being as comfortable as possible in the discomfort is key! Enjoy!By T.K.

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Laying a Guitar Down in the Rain 20:55

20d ago20:55

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Hi All, In this episode I talk about perception, and how it can be such a waste of time, energy, and health to worry about something that isn't even "real". I also talk about the bittersweet beauty of losing something that is loved, for a greater goal. Enjoy!By T.K.

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Beagle Dogs Feeling the Grass for the First Time 13:38

27d ago13:38

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Hi there! In this episode, I talk about how reaching for a best life and experiencing "happier" feelings can feel worse at first. It's not always the most exciting thing to nurture oneself, and it can oftentimes require doing things that may be considered "boring". When one is so used to feeling bad, feeling bad can start to feel good. What's one w…

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An Unlived Life 17:37

1M ago17:37

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Hi All! In this episode, I explore reaching for a best life. In what ways do we remain stuck in emotionally exhausting energy? How do we keep ourselves trapped? What is considered a fully "lived" life? Enjoy!By T.K.

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37: ”Shame Glaze” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf Heroes - Caradryan, Korhil, Imrik & Alith Anar 1:11:40

1M ago1:11:40

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Join us as we dive into the heroes of Ulthuan. We look at former douchebag, Caradryan of the Flame, the current Captain of the Phoenix Guard and Korhil, Hunter-Captain of the White Lions of Chrace. We then have a glance at Prince Imrik, Crown Prince of Caledor and Lord of Dragons before finally discussing the Shadow King and Prince of Nagarythe, Al…

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RELAX - The Wave and the Washing Machine 8:02

1M ago8:02

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Hi All, Today's episode I talk about stress, transformation, both/and ideas, maturity, relaxation, and coming up for air! Though I didn't specifically state it, I meant to tie these subjects in with the importance of connecting and/or strengthening one's relationship with a spiritual tradition or religion (God/Universal Energy)--however you underst…

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The ROLES and LORES of "Loser" 8:02

1M ago8:02

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Hi All! In this short episode, I reflect on the widespread use of the term "loser", and how misguided and incorrect it actually is. It's a perspective!By T.K.

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High Vibe Humans 9:53

2M ago9:53

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Hi there! This episode introduces a new variation of podcast that I'll be exploring in the future. I list the topics that I'll cover, including such things as: Eco-Spirituality, adaptation, re-connection, the art and skill of accepting change, etc.! I'll be posting more often than once a week, and in a shorter format. Enjoy!…

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The Bee and the Drum 22:25

2M ago22:25

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Hi All, In this episode I talk about perception and misunderstanding, and how everyone sees every situation from their own emotions and experiences! How do you feel and how it affects everything...By T.K.

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21: ”Battle Lunge” | Warhammer 40K: Harlequins 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

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In this episode we sashay into the topic of Harlequin Troupes, masters of the webway, balletic violence and protectors of the Black Library. We explore their evolution, tactics and purpose. We look at the Death Jesters, Shadow Seers and Solitaires and their abilities. We close out the episode with a fun-time chat about the role they will play in th…

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Dreams and Goals (Both / And) 26:49

2M ago26:49

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Hi there! Dreams, goals, passion, wanting "more", reaching, praying, staying focused, prayer, mindfulness, conversing with your guides and guardians...all this and more in this episode!By T.K.

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Healing the Hole in the Soul - the Infinitely Expanding Ways of Self-Love 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Hi there! This episode talks about self-love, what is it, how can it be experienced, etc. I give examples from my own life of self-love in action.By T.K.

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36: ”Tor Nakatomi” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf History Pt4 - Morvael, Bel-Hathor & Finubar 1:42:16

2M ago1:42:16

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In this episode we look at the three most recent Phoenix Kings; Morvael the Impetuous, Bel-Hathor the Sage and Finubar the Seafarer. We explore the implications of Ulthuan looking outward once more and the drastic increase in trade and exploration with the opening of Lothern to humanity under Bel-Hathor. We follow Finubar as he travels the world ma…

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Tenacity--the Cornerstone that Could 22:07

2M ago22:07

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Hi All, Today's podcast does a 5 minute review of last week's podcast, and I talk a bit about the importance of 'sticking with it' to reach any kind of goal, successfully overcome an obstacle, and/or shift a habit. "Fall down seven times, stand up eight"By T.K.

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W to the 5th Power, and How 20:13

3M ago20:13

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Hi there! Today I introduce one way to work through obstacles and overstimulation regarding fear. It's important to go through the What, Who, When, Where (I decided to leave off the 'Why'--because I think we all know why...to feel better and ultimately live a happier life). So we can think through the 4 Ws, and the "How?" is the action step(s) that…

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20: ”L for Elf” | Warhammer 40K: Drukhari 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

In this episode we veeeeeery carefully look at the webway city of Commorragh and its inhabitants, the Drukhari. We explore their origins and the formation and expansion of their dreaded city. We look at the 3 main power groups; Drukhari Kabals, Wych Cults, and Haemonculus Covens, and the ruler of the city, Asdrubael Vect. Quartermaster (Support Us)…

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Fear As An Illusion 20:17

3M ago20:17

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Welcome to Miracles Manifesting podcast! This series is dedicated to helping people heal, shift and positively transform what can hold one back from living a more calm, balanced, and healthy life. I'll be sharing personal experiences and insights, and wrap it all up with an interesting quote, poem, or other short reading. Enjoy! www.miraclesmanifes…

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35: ”Freddosode” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf History Pt3 - Faded Glory, Scouring & Winds of Magic 1:39:41

3M ago1:39:41

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In this episode we start with the great Scouring of the Dark Elves by the Phoenix King Tethlis and his descent into bloodlust and scorched earth tactics. This is followed by a dissection of the reign of Bel-Korhadris who with the creation of both the White Tower and the Great Hunt shaped the culture and society of Ulthuan, perhaps more than any oth…

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19: ”Star Sodomy” | Warhammer 40K: Aeldari - Craftworlds & Exodites 1:46:50

4M ago1:46:50

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR OLD WORLD LORE CRASH COURSE NOW! In our first Eldar … *cough* pardon me. In our first Aeldari episode we look at the history of this once majestic race. Originally pitched and branded as “Space Elves” we move from their origins as space pirates to the fateful issue of White Dwarf 127 where Craftworlds appeared fully form…

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34: ”Sundered Mug” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf History Pt2 - Sundering, Beards and Exodus 1:28:04

4M ago1:28:04

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR OLD WORLD LORE CRASH COURSE NOW! In this episode we follow the deceitful plans of Malekith and this cadre of assassins as they attempt to seize power on Ulthuan. We see how they are opposed at every turn by the mighty phoenix king Caledor the First and ultimately the very mages who created the Great Vortex. The resulting…

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Part 2: Warhammer Old World History & the ’Bad’ Factions 2:07:35

4M ago2:07:35

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Show Notes || More Old World Lore! EVIL! Mwhahaha… We start part two with a dive into the four “evil” races available at the launch of the Old World; The skeletal Pharaonic dead of the Tomb Kings of Khemri, The ‘roided up family of football hooligans that are the Orcs and Goblins, The folklore terror and true children of chaos the Beastmen Brayherd…

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Part 1: Warhammer Old World Geography & the ’Good’ Factions 1:46:18

4M ago1:46:18

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Show Notes || More Old World Lore! In this episode, we start with a brief description of Warhammer and the World of Warhammer. Dhar give us a whistlestop tour of the entire world of Warhammer and looks at some of the factions not included within the game… for some reason, which Dhar keeps saying has to do with “context”. We head in the standard fou…

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18: ”Hodge Podge” | Warhammer 40K: Chaos - Corrupted Legions, Renegades & Warbands 1:53:50

5M ago1:53:50

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In this episode we follow the fate of those legions that fell to Chaos during the Horus Heresy. We briefly describe the events of 10,000 years for all nine before turning our attention to their evolving organisation and their Daemon Primarchs and the Arch-Warlord, Abaddon the Despoiler. We summarise the campaigns of the despoiler, the Black Crusade…

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33: ”Albumen” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf History Pt1 - Aenarion & Malekith 1:54:19

5M ago1:54:19

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In this episode we start with the collapse of the polar gates that sent the world into turmoil! We examine its impact, especially on the Elves of Ulthuan (it’s their episode after all) and their reaction to it. We see the rise of Aenarion and rule as the first Phoenix king and his war to save the world resulting in his BFF Caledor creating the Grea…

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17: ”BA-NA-NAAA!” | Warhammer 40K: Chaos - The Warp, Daemons and Heretics 1:46:49

6M ago1:46:49

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In this episode we explore the concepts and manifestations of Chaos, the Primordial Truth. In turn we examine the four malevolent warp entities that plague all of the races in the galaxy, the Gods of Chaos; Slaanesh, Nurgle, Khorne, and Tzeentch. We detail their purviews, powers, and pantheons as well as their capacity to influence the galaxy. We l…

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32: ”Svelte Felt” | Warhammer Old World: Introduction to High Elves 1:38:32

6M ago1:38:32

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In this episode we introduce the race and culture of the High Elves. We examine what makes a high elf a high elf and look at their origins and beliefs; Were they manipulated or Created? … we don’t know either… We explore their floating Island kingdom of Ulthuan and its ten kingdoms, each of which reflects an aspect of the High Elf psyche. We get di…

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16: ”Bunker Hunk” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - A Necromundan Day 2:00:43

7M ago2:00:43

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What is life like on an Imperium World? To answer this question we focus on the storied world of Necromunda. We take a look at the planet as a whole before concentrating on the “capital” of the Palatine Hive. We look at the social hierarchy and the lives of the planet’s rulering power, House Helmwar. We then descend through the hive exploring the l…

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15: ”Robogerbil” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - Custodes, Sisters of Silence & Legion of the Damned 1:57:03

7M ago1:57:03

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In this episode we take a look at the history and structure of the Adeptus Custodes, the elite cadre of genetically-engineered transhuman warriors who serve as the bodyguards of the Emperor of Mankind. We look at their use through the time of the Imperium and their new role as part of the Indomitus crusade. Next, we very carefully approach the Sist…

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31: ”Vargooch” | Warhammer Old World: Vampire Counts Weapons & War Machines 1:30:12

7M ago1:30:12

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In this, our final look into the Vampire Counts, we explore the undead lawnmower that is their capacity to make war. We take a gander at the motive force of the Army, the dark wind of Dhar, and how it is used within the Vampire Counts Army. Then we explore some abilities that are associated with each of the bloodlines and how they have changed over…

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14: ”Dump Hub” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - Adeptus Astartes Pt2 - Specialised Astartes 1:54:31

8M ago1:54:31

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In our second episode on the Adeptus Astartes we look at the more ‘specialist’ forces of the Adeptus Astartes. We first look at more specific foundings, and their confusing order, and their requirements changed to fit a new darker imperium, such as the Exorcists, and examine the motivations in their creation. We pause briefly to discuss awful sound…

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13: ”Spalflings” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - Adeptus Astartes Pt1 1:40:52

8M ago1:40:52

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In our first episode on the Adeptus Astartes we start with a look at birth of the modern Space marine chapter; The Codex Astartes and the Second Founding. We dig into what is involved in founding a Space Marine Chapter and what organisational structure each Codex Chapter and its companies. We examine the iconic arms, armour, and vehicles of the Ast…

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30: ”Permamunter” | Warhammer Old World: Undead Pirates & The Vampire Coast 1:38:17

9M ago1:38:17

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YAARRRRRR! In this episode we discover the totally original idea of “undead” pirates and their fleets, specifically those of Lustria’s Vampire Coast. We look at the life, death, and unlife of Luthor Harkon the leader of “The Zombie Pirates of the Vampire Coast”, That’s one hell of a faction name… We follow his buckleswashing adventures in the jungl…

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12: ”War Farmers” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - Adeptus Mechanicus 1:33:18

9M ago1:33:18

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In this episode we look at the kingdom within the Imperium, the techno-feudal sociopaths of the Adeptus Mechanicus. We delve into their origins, their motivations, their love for the knee-healing Emperor, and their fall from grace during the heresy. We look at their political status with the Imperium and their hate/hate relationship with the Eccles…

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11: ”Hammer Juice” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - The Astra Militarum, Navy & Assassins 1:57:46

9M ago1:57:46

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The Imperium Part #3 - The Military. We take a broad and expansive peek at the the Imperial Guard AKA the Astra Militarum AKA cannon fodder. We look at the composition and formation of the Regiments and briefly discuss some of the more famous units and regiments, all under the watchful eyes of a Commissar. We look askew at the noble yet filthy abhu…

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29: ”Cat Saddles” | Warhammer Old World: Necromancers 1:23:55

9M ago1:23:55

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INFAMY, INFAMY, they all have it in for me! (No? Please yourselves) In this episode we look at the practitioners of the dark art of Necromancy, the … eh, Necromancers. Who are they? Why do they raise the dead? What is the difference between them and Necrarchs? We look at these and other questions before focusing on two of the most dangerous necroma…

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10: ”Spray & Pray” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - The Ecclesiarchy 1:59:59

10M ago1:59:59

1:59:59

The Imperium Part #2 - The Faithful. In this episode we look at the perfectly reasonable and not at all fascist faithful of the Imperium of Man. Starting with the Ecclesiarchy, AKA Space Church, we look at the history and structure of the Cult Imperialis and just how many imperial institutions it has tendrils in. We turn to the Ecclesiarchy’s milit…

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09: ”Eye of Trevor” | Warhammer 40K: The Imperium - The Bureaucracy 1:47:22

10M ago1:47:22

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The unbridled excitement of the Imperial Bureaucracy. In this episode, the first of an 8 part look at the contemporary Imperium, we look at the unsung heroes and objectively horrific villains that keep the Imperium ticking. We dissect this bureaucracy into 5 parts; The Adeptus Terra, the Astronomican, The Navigators, The Rogue Traders and the Adept…

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28: ”Stealth Clowns” | Warhammer Old World: Mannfred and the Third Vampire War 1:16:56

10M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

In this episode we discover that while Konrad von Carstein ravaged the Empire his mysterious brother, Mannfred, studied the art of necromancy within the bleak sands of Nehekhara. We look at the Machiavellian plans of Mannfred and his role in the downfall of Vlad. So effective were his deceptions that Dhar keeps calling him Vlad. We look at Mannfred…

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08: ”Curvy Gourds” | Warhammer 40K: History of Mankind - The Horus Heresy Pt2 1:32:01

11M ago1:32:01

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The second part of our extreme summary of the Horus heresy looks at three major conflicts that defined, in part at least, the course of the war. The Battle of Molech sees a knight house turn traitor at the best (or worst) moment and Horus is re-re-born… again… The battle of Tallarn, where Peter Barro, Primarch of the Iron Warriors seeks the Black O…

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07: ”Bore-Gar” | Warhammer 40K: History of Mankind - The Horus Heresy Pt1 1:35:02

11M ago1:35:02

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In this episode … TREACHERY! The Horus Heresy begins in earnest as we look at the events that lead to it, if your name is Davin we don’t like you. We look at the destructive warning of Magnus, who may or may not have done anything wrong, and the subsequent purging of Prospero by the Space Wolves. We explore the background for and the events of both…

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27: ”Cake or Death” | Warhammer Old World: Konrad and the Second Vampire War 1:20:09

12M ago1:20:09

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In this our fifth Vampire Counts episode we examine the aftermath of the First Vampire War and the death of Vlad von Carstein. We follow the machinations of his five surviving sons and the fratricide that ensues resulting in Konrad von Carstein, an irredeemable psychopath, taking the throne of Sylvania and the start of the Second Vampire War. We lo…

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06: ”Coo Doon” | Warhammer 40K: History of Mankind - Dreams of the Emperor 1:26:24

12M ago1:26:24

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In this episode we look at the main players between the Unification War and the end of the Great Crusade. We discuss the origins and actions of the Emperor from his birth to the conquering of Terra and his understandable, but objectionable, culling of the warriors that got him there. We explore the role that Primarchs play, even after their disappe…

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05: ”Iron Balls” | Warhammer 40K: History of Mankind 15000BC to 30000AD 1:32:08

1y ago1:32:08

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In this episode, we take a summarising stroll through thirty thousand years of human history. Starting with the Age of Terra we discuss the diaspora of humanity and the generational ships they used. The Age of Technology sees the advent of warp travel, the "coincidental" birth of Navigators and the ultimate collapse of the interstellar human empire…

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26: ”P’Tah-Toh” | Warhammer Old World: Mordheim and the Rise of Vlad 1:20:03

1y ago1:20:03

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Our fourth episode starts with the end … of Mordheim! We explore the destruction of the city, its cause, the warbands that flock to the city for Wyrdstone (TM), some of the more notable locations, and what, if any, benefits this all provides to Vlad von Carstien, the Vampire Count of Sylvania. We then pivot into the story of the First Vampire War, …

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04: ”Warm Hole” | Warhammer 40K: The Galaxy 2:00:29

1y ago2:00:29

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In this episode we look at the Galaxy within which 40K is set, our own Milky Way A.K.A Gerald. We explore the 3 “realities” that share the space and discuss the importance of psychic lighthouses. We next discuss the administrative area of the Imperium of Man, the 5 Segmentae and their locations. Finally, we look at the classifications of planets an…

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03: ”Scorchio” | Warhammer 40K: Edition Lore Development Pt2 1:37:06

1y ago1:37:06

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This episode has two goals. The first is to detail the expansive change in the game since the mid 90s, from 3rd to 9th edition. We examine each edition in turn and look at the arrival of new factions and races together with game-play innovations. Dhar discusses how the inconsistencies and gaps within the setting have been weaved together to form a …

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02: ”Psyka Grove” | Warhammer 40K: Edition Lore Development Pt1 1:27:06

1y ago1:27:06

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In this, our second episode we look at the first two editions of Warhammer 40K. The setting launched with Rogue Trader where the setting was very much “of its time”, mid to high sci-fi with a comic book feel and the most convoluted, perhaps even fractured, ruleset which Dhar still loves. We explore the many ways in which the game evolved and look a…

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