What If...the Skaven Won the Black Plague Wars? Lorebeards Bonus

We have focused a good bit on the earlier parts of Morathi's life, her time as a Prophetess cursed with visions of how the world would end. Her twisting path through time as she attempted to secure some salvageable future through any and all methods, no matter the cost to herself or others. Her doomed love to Aenarion the Defender and having to raise Malerion/Malekith alone. But now our attention turns from her role as the Widow of the Phoenix King to the Hag Sorceress of Naggoroth and the Tower of Ghrond. Prepare for the trip to Naggoroth and beyond!

There are many decisive battles to be found across the Warhammer world, epic conflicts that decide the fate of entire nations or even the world at large. One such conflict that took place many centuries ago is only vaguely remembered by most as the Black Plague Wars. A terrible conflict when the Skaven Under-Empire attempted their most infamous uprising against the Empire of Sigmar. After unleashing the horrible disease known as the Black Plague, the decimated remains of the Empire found itself mostly enslaved and crushed underneath the unholy might of the Great Horned Rat's children. However, rescue came in the form of Mandred Skavenslayer, hero of Middenheim who would go on to become Emperor. But with just a simple little push or alteration of destiny, the course of Fate's river can change. What if...the Skaven had won?

Within the Warhammer world there are countless seers and prophets to be found among the various peoples and species that populate the world. Whether their visions come from the Gods, the Winds of Magic, or bizarre quirks of nature, each of them witness futures that they attempt to manipulate to the best of their abilities. Yet there is one who stands far above in age, power, and beauty. A woman who understands more than any other the tragedy of seeing a future that cannot be averted, only one that can be prepared for. Morathi, the Hag Queen, is a truly ancient yet beautiful creature who's story begins upon the island paradise of Ulthuan. Is she a tragic figure? A cruel deceiver? Or something more? Tune in to find out!

There are few sites that inspire more dread and awe than that of a mighty dragon soaring over an army that can only look up in horror before they're inevitably consumed by scorching flames. These ancient drakes are the earliest known masters of Mallus, the Warhammer world, before the coming of the Old Ones. While Lorebeards have discussed aspects of the Dragons of Ulthuan and the Dragons of Grand Cathay, they only represent a small fraction of the species that can be found scattered around the planet. Today's stream serves as a frenzied guide and discussion about the various dragons that can be found in the Old World and further abroad, often unrelated to the traditional tabletop factions most are familiar with. So prepare to delve into forgotten caverns deep into the earth as we seek out the Father of Dragons and the ancient secrets lurking within!

High upon the multi-tiered ziggurat of Mingol Zharr Naggrund, the great Temple of Hashut looms over the Dark Lands with tyrannical might. The current lord and master of the Bull God's sanctuary is the ancient Astragoth Ironhand. The High Priest of Hashut has reigned for centuries, but ultimately the years and the abuse of his power has caught up with him. But what all is the history of this slowly petrifying sorcerer? Join Andy and Ryan as they climb the obsidian stone steps of Zharr Naggrund to discover the truth!

Another tierlist has emerged from depths of the Chaos Wastes to wreak havoc on Lorebeards! This episode turned out to be quite a bit more insane than any of its fellows due to the live audience surely being influenced by the Ruinous Powers. So make your prayers to Sigmar and prepare thyself for a wild ride as Ryan & Andy rate the list of Greater and Lesser Chaos Gods from Warhammer Fantasy!

Among the seemingly endless list of Gods that dwell within the Divine Realms, there's one particular pair that bring a certainly unique dynamic to the Warhammer World. The Orc twins of Gork and Mork (rather that's Mork and Gork) are the belligerent prime Gods of the Greenskins. While the two can be difficult to tell apart according to some, these entities represent the ultimate Greenskin expressions of brutality and cunning in different mixtures. In a world that constantly drowns in bloodshed and violence, only Gork and Mork (or Mork and Gork) can truly be said to enjoy every moment of the tumultuous ride. There is no winning or losing, no greater purpose or grand design. Instead all that matters is to FIGHT anyone and everyone and to prove oneself worthy of DA WAAAGH! So join the Lorebeards as they take up their choppas to prepare for A ROIGHT AN' PROPA' SCRAP!

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 and Lindsay Law! Join them as they work together with the community to figure out what MIGHT or SHOULD be the deeper truths of the Elven God known as Eldrazor, the Lord of Blades!

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 foreign lands! Time to find out where this insanity leads!

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 despite the predations of Chaos, Greenskins, and worse. Cultivate knowledge with the Lorebeards as they sow the fields of truth behind Rhya's history, nature, and the worshippers that follower her path.