Mari Lwyd, Boreas Astrides, and Santa Claus, the 2022 Holiday Special

As the clock tower tolls, certain death ticks ever closer. The moon with a horrible grinning face stares unblinking down, moving ever closer to annihilating the world. Standing atop the terrible moon is a creature both sad and evil. What once was a poor and lonely woodland spirit called Skull Kid, prone to playing tricks on people. Has now been possessed by an ancient evil in the form of a foreboding mask. Though newly released, this evil spirit wants only to destroy the world and cause as much suffering as it can. Join us this week on the vanquishers guide as we dive into the lore of Majora’s mask and discuss some theories of where the spirit Majora comes from.

Zombies! One of the most popular monsters in media is also one of the oldest mythical monsters in human history. You can find traces of zombies across the world in different cultures but few are as legendary as the Draugr in Norse mythology. These creatures are fierce warriors who protect treasure and even spread horrifying outbreaks. There’s more than meets the eye with these undead monstrosities.

Does extraterrestrial life exist in our solar system? And if it did exist what form would it take? Would it be giant leviathans or tiny microbes and parasites eager to feast off of any sign of life? The Callisto Protocol explores the terrifying possibilities of what an alien infection could look like, and for this week we dig into the game's lore to find the source of this horrific outbreak.

Although they are not of this world, they still command an imposing presence, sometimes as gods other times as demons but always as powerful being deserving of respect. This week on the Vanquisher’s Guide we are exploring the vast expanse of the elder scroll’s series and one of its most famous, villainous, races the Daedra. A race of supernatural creatures from another plane of existence where time doesn’t exist and a select few rule as omnipotent gods. Come with us as we discover where they came from, what mischief they’ve invoked and why some treat them as deities.

Folklore throughout history is coated with dark undertones and based in wicked truths. We’ve learned in episodes past that groups of people having a strong enough belief in something can cause supernatural like events to occur. In this episode we go to the rich and deep culture belonging to the Lakota people indigenous to North America. Experiencing in past and present some of the most horrific events, this nation of people has survived and continued their beautiful traditions and culture. But because of their history or possibly demonic entities they to this day struggle with something almost otherworldly. Join us in this episode as we discuss the evil that is Walking Sam and a cultural hero known as Iktomi.

Deep in the heart of a strange new world, leeching away the life force of countless elder dragons, grows a mysterious and incredibly powerful threat. In this episode of The Vanquisher's Guide we embark on a legendary expedition to the vibrant world of Monster hunter and investigate two of very unique and powerful elder dragons. From the exotic and alien Xeno'jiiva to the ludicrously powerful and epic Safi'Jiiva these monsters can be some of the toughest fights in the game. Join us as we unravel the mystery and deconstruct these terrifying behemoths, these monster are host to more than a couple of surprises. 

Stalking the baren nuclear wastelands of the new world is a new predator. It’s not a familiar face twisted by radiation, nor a creature newly born to this world. This new threat was man made and it was made to kill. Join us this week on the vanquishers guide as we talk about the video game series fallout and its most dangerous threat the deathclaw. A creature that was engineered for war but has thrived in a new environment where humans are no longer at the top of the food chain.

During this frosty winter season we present a very special and unconventional holiday special. We have searched for some of the most unique and legendary beings we could find, from the intimidating Welsh Mari Lwyd to the more familiar classic Santa Claus, this episode is sure to shed some new light on the holiday season that we all know and love. Join us as we start off the new year with broadened perspectives and a fresh look with this absolutely chilling episode!  

In the war-filled fantasy of War Hammer 40k, there are factions and races that bring an dominating and terrifying presence to the battlefield. But non bring such terror and horrific war as the Tyranids. A perfect hive mind of dinosaur-like creatures that evolve on a fast-paced scale. Join us for our first adventure into the Warhammer universe and talk about one of the most monstrous creatures yet!

Where do the fundamental forces of space and time come from? How and who made them? As we embark on our long overdue expedition into this legendary world we will be focusing on some of the most important and fundamental Pokémon and how they give us answers to these questions. Palkia, the spatial Pokémon, able bend space to travel any distance in the blink of an eye, and Dialga, the temporal Pokémon, able to control the flow of time with simply a whim. Powerful beyond all belief and truly iconic in the series, join us as we investigate these legendary Pokémon and the mythos surrounding them.