Lore'd to Death

With the end of the year coming up, we're taking a well-needed break to answer the questions that you all had! We talk about everything from my favourite games, my go-to pizza toppings, and the plans for 2025.Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the podcast this year. I appreciate every single one of you, and I can't wait to bring you more content next year. Have a safe and happy holiday season and new year!If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

This week we dive into the Dead Three who consisted of Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul; three mortals who dared to challenge the God of Dead for his portfolios. We go over everything from their life as mortals, their ascension to godhood, and their deeds as deities as well as how they were involved in the infamous Time of Troubles. If you're a fan of Baldur's Gate 3, you're not going to want to miss this one.If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

In this week's episode we delve into the story of Berserk, the hit Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura. Using the deluxe edition volume 14, we go through the story beat by beat until the current date, catching us up on the story for those who can't remember what happened between chapters (aka, me) or those who are looking to get in to Berserk.If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

This week we huddle around the campfire and look up at the moon in hopes of answering who are the twin goddesses of the moon, Selûne and Shar? We dive deep into sources everywhere from 3rd edition onward to answer the who, what, when, where, and why of some of the most powerful deities in the Faerunian pantheon.If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

This week we are back with a dramatic reading of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Colour out of Space", continuing the podcast tradition of doing something spooky for Halloween. So sit back, relax, and listen to one of my favourite horror stories in its entirety.DISCLAIMER: The works written in this podcast are not my own, and I do not claim them as my own creative works.If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

This week we take a look into the mega-corporation that seems to have its hands in everything that Ellen Ripley does-- the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. Just what is "the company" and how did they get to where they are? We answer all of these questions in this deep dive from its founding all the way to its dismantling in this week's spooky episode.If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

Ever wondered how a humble adventurer could transform a pirate-infested harbor into a bustling city? Join us in our 40th episode of the Lord to Death podcast as we promise an enthralling journey through the lore of Balduran, the legendary figure behind Baldur's Gate. From his audacious escapades across the Trackless Sea to his philanthropic endeavors that fortified Grey Harbor, Balduran's tale is one of courage, wealth, and unprecedented transformation. Discover how his immense riches and strategic constructions played a pivotal role in turning a criminal haven into a flourishing metropolis. Listen as we piece together Balduran’s relentless pursuit of control and the lasting impact of his legacy on the city he helped buildIf you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

This week we dive back into the world of Half Life to dig into the roots of the Combine to figure out who this mysterious inter dimensional entity is and why they are travelling the multiverse committing atrocities.If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

This week we take a bit of a detour from the usual formula to talk about a game that I played recently that had a profound impact on me. It's one of the best games I've played in recent memory, and the best Metroidvania that's been released in quite some time.Shoutout to Iron Pineapple on Youtube who I heard about this game through. Please go check out their content if you like the Soulsborne games.If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath

Once again we have special guest Seth from our friends over at the Overthinking Games Podcast to talk about the recently released Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This is part 2 of 2 where we discuss the lore, discoveries, and some of our theories about the game. We also talk about Dune for longer than we probably needed to (which was any time at all. Sorry).If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below!Podcast & Social Media Links:linktr.ee/loredtodeath