Lorebeards
With the world of Warhammer Fantasy in all of its forms more active than ever, the time has come for a podcast to form around it! Loremaster of Sotek (Sotek/Ryan) & Andy Law (Legendary Writer, Editor, and countless other things) as they discuss numerous aspects of the hobby, lore, and games.
Episodes
Tackling the T'au Empire!
Join our hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the T'au! They go over the lore and background of how the T'au Empire has changed since their original inception to how they are now, as well as their ancillary corps.
In the far flung future of 2020, its time for Cyberpunk!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they discuss Cyberpunk 2020, and the ones that came before it! They go through the differences between this and others in the (generic) cyberpunk genre as well as why you would decide to play this over those other systems. They also show how it relates to the CDPR video game as well.
Covering the Calixis Sector!
Join our hosts Alexis and Ross as they explore one of Ross's creations from Dark Heresy, the Calixis Sector. They go over what went into its creation and the lore of the denizens of the sector and more.
Running the Shadows of the Sixth World!
Join Vera and Ross as they discuss Shadowrun! They talk the lore of Shadowrun both in the Sixth World (in universe) and our world, mechanics, and reasons to play Shadowrun over other systems.
Traipsing through Tilea!
Join our hosts Andy and Sotek as they discuss the lore of Tilea, the land of Mercenaries and Merchants! They go through the various city states, religions, and regions of Tilea as well as the history .
War for the World of Armageddon!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they dive into the lore of the War World, Armageddon. They discuss why there have been so many wars over the planet and who fights for it.
Species of RPG's and the Morality of their Portrayal!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they dive deep into how species are portrayed in RPGs. They discuss some ways that it is done well, and other systems that fail to take into account implications and such.
Unweaving the Eldar Webway!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they untangle the mysteries of the Webway. They discuss the Eldar's use of it and the Emperor's attempted copy, as well possible threats to it.
Unforgetting the Forgotten Realms!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they discuss the current setting of most Dungeons and Dragon books, The Forgotten Realms. Home of iconic locations such as the Sword Coast (which includes Waterdeep, Neverwinter, and Baldur's Gate), Icewind Dale, and more.
Eyes wide open on the Eye of Terror!
Join our host Ross alongside special guest Brian Eason. Together they discuss the Eye of Terror, a giant portal into the Warp itself, guarded by the Cadian system.
Become a Hero in the HERO System!
Join Vera and Ross as they discuss the HERO System. The HERO system is a branch of the Champions superhero RPG game, using point based character creation and only D6's. Our hosts discuss its development, how it plays, and what sort of campaigns are best suited for its mechanics, as well as what are the detractors for playing it.
Digging Deeper into the Duardin of AoS!
Join our hosts Andy and Ryan as they explore more Age of Sigmar lore, this time the Duardin. They discuss the various factions that include the Duardin; the Fyreslayers, the Kharadron Overlords, the Dispossessed, and most recently released Helsmiths of Hashut. They go over the changes from Fantasy and how they came to be their new forms.
Psykers' Fate! The Council of Nikaea!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Council of Nikaea. There the usage of Psykers and their warp powers was decided during the Great Crusade. They go over what lead to the Council being called, the arguments for and against, and what its conclusion meant.
Killing the Total Party!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they discuss the mechanics of Total Party Kills. They talk about what are the reasons for and against committing a TPK on your players, and what games they are suit to and for.
A new Corsair Prince forms his Crew!
Join our hosts Ross and Alexis as they create a Aeldari Corsair Prince and his crew (alongside chat). They go through the prince's origins, what kind of piracy he commits and the makeup of his crew.
Horus Heresy Era Legions, Tiered and Listed!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they create a tierlist of the Heresy Era Legions, before they became chapters on the loyalist side and warbands on the traitors part. They go through a variety of qualifying qualities of each one to determine where they should rank on the tierlist.
Fauxgrim Facilitates an Escape of Trazyn's Prison!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they construct a story that has the False Fulgrim escape from Trayzn's collection. They discuss the circumstances that would allow such an exodus and how that would affect the universe at large.
Battle in the Heavens, Phoenix Lords Free For All!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they narrate a Who Would Win... between all the Phoenix Lords of the Eldar. They help detail through how each would fight and who they'd fight along side chat's inputs, weaving a tale together to blend narrative and lore into a fun collab.
Refining your Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC Ideas!
Join our host Ryan as he works solo (but still with chat) to discuss possible Total War DLC ideas. He goes over what would work, what wouldn't, and refines those rough ideas that are right on the verge of being great.
Ryan holds another AMA!
Join our host Ryan as he does a shorter AMA, Andy was unfortunately unable to make the usual session, and as such Ryan answers a slew of question from chat.
Lets Build a... Lustrian Dwarf Culture!
Join hosts Ryan and Andy as they work with chat to create a unique culture of Dwarfs that originate in and from Lustria. They start with some basics of what the Lustrian Dawi look like, then move to building a specific location.
Asking Andy Questions Once More!
Join our Host Andy as he does a brief AMA as Ryan couldn't make the session. He answers a variety of questions from chat.
What if Isha Managed to Escape Nurgle's Garden?
Join Ross and Alexis as they go down the rabbit hole of 'What if... Isha Escaped from Nurgle'. Isha is the Aeldari god of life, that Nurgle uses as his Pox Fulcrom to test disease and more, they discuss what the repercussions of him losing that would mean for Nurgle, the Aeldari, and Galaxy at large.
Only the Greatest Ports in a Storm, Tierlist of Ports of Warhammer!
Join hosts Andy and Ryan as they create a new Tier List... of the Greatest Ports of Warhammer! From Marianburg to Lothern, they stop by many a pier and dock to decide (along side chat) how each one ranks against each other.
Primarch Construction! Making one of our own!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they, alongside chat, as they build a Primach! They go through what makes them unique, their upbringing, their origin planet, and much more. Also discussed is the legion behind the Primarch.
Cadia Stands! After Falling, but it Stands!
Join Alexis and Ross as they discuss the fall of Cadia. They go over the events that lead to the eventual destruction of Cadia as it held against The Black Crusades and The Eye of Terror.
Extolling Chaos and Erebus!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Dark Apostle Erebus. They discuss his backstory and time both in 30 and 40k. Learn about how he brought Chaos to the Legions and Imperium at large.
Prowling through the lore of Bhashiva and the Tiger Warriors!
Join hosts Ryan and Andy as they dive into the new lore surrounding Bhashiva and the Tiger Warriors that live in Grand Cathay. They go through the articles from Creative Assembly and use the new information to comb through for possible inferences to draw from about other parts of the Warhammer unit.
The Twisted Twin tells a tale!
Join hosts Andy and Ryan as they discuss Vilitch the Curseling. They go over the history and powers of this Tzeentchian champion, as well as the many battles and events he participates in. They also cover how his inglorious ending and eventual generification in AoS.
The Murdering Mandrakes of the Dark Eldar!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they discuss the Mandrakes. They go over the lore and history of the Mandrakes, shadowy killers of shadow and runes.
Learning Nordic Larp with Special Guest Jupe Rantalainen!
Join hosts Ross and Vera as they discuss LARP as a variation of TTRPG's with guest Jupe Rantalainen. They talk about the various types of LARP, and specifically Nordic LARP. They also share stories of events they've been to and what made them good.
In a Galaxy Far Far Away, Star Wars RPG's Discussed.
Join hosts Ross and Vera as they go through the various Star Wars RPG's from a long time ago to closer of recent times. They talk about the different systems that have attempted to let us adventure in the galaxy of George Lucas' creation. The hosts also discuss their own experiences in the systems.
Dawning on the intel of Gorgutz 'Ead 'Unter!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Ork Warboss Gorgutz 'Ead 'Unter. They talk his inclusion in the Dawn of War series and the role he plays. His multiple campaigns, victories, and defeats are detailed as well.
Questing for Runes in the Bronze Age setting of Runequest!
Join host Ross with special guest Jared Twing as they talk Runequest. They go over design, intent, and thoughts about the setting as a whole. They also discuss its history and future. Vera was unavailable do to personal reasons.
Winds howl for Ar'Ulric!
Join hosts Ryan and Andy as they discuss the High Priest of Ulric, Ar'Ulric. They go over what the position entails, the history and importance in the geo-political landscape of the Empire. They also talk about the most recent occupier of the title Emil Valgir. The Cult of Ulric also gets talked about it its many aspects as well.
Phoenix Lords of the Eldar!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they detail the Phoenix Lords of the Eldar. They go over the individual Phoenix Lords, explaining their individual characters and history. Also discussed is the aspect warriors under each Phoenix Lord.
Delving deeper into the lore of the Great Bastion and Grand Cathay! Arcane Journal Part 2
Join Ryan and Andy as they continue to dive through the Breaching of the Great Bastion Arcane Journal. They discuss the new lore, as well as the Arcane Journal itself, going over editing a few pieces of incorrect mapping. They also hypothesize on the possible route's GW might be taking the story based on what they included in the journal.
Demystifying the Cursed TTRPGs!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they breakdown some of the worst RPGs. From bad design to bad intentions, they go through what makes a Cursed TTRPG. They also cover what specifically about the mechanics, writing, or ideas causes a game to catch such a bad reputation.
Docking with the Rock Fortress of the Dark Angels!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they detail the Rock Fortress. The Rock Fortress is the main headquarters of the Dark Angels chapter, and as such influences their chapter as well as their successors, which the hosts go over. Along side they go over the known details of the home of the very secretive Dark Angels.
Divining the Power of Faith in 40K!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis, alongside special guest Vera, as the discuss the Power of Faith! They dive into how Faith powers the Imperium and the Emperor of Man, or how the Emperor of Man empowers the Faithful. They also discuss Faith in other factions of the 40k Universe.
Character Creation of Dungeon and Dragons Editions!
Join hosts Ross and Vera as they create characters through out D&D's editions. They start from the very beginning and work their way to modern editions, following the different rules from each Player's Handbook.
Initiating into the many Wych Cults of the Drukhari!
Join our hosts Ross and Alexis discuss the Wych Cults. They go into their cultural impact on the Drukhari and what that means for the members. They also detail their weaponry and combat styles.
Discussing the Dungeons and the Dragons!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they discuss Dungeons and Dragons. Both Modern and earlier editions get their time and explained as they talk the history and differences that make each edition different. They also cover how D&D has impacted the world beyond just the gaming space.
Awakening the Dynasties of the Necrons!
Join the hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Necrons. They talk their change from the Necrontyr to the Necrons, their long sleep, and (relatively) recent awakening. How they've changed both in lore and in the writing from GW. They also go through their special characters from the Stormlord to the Diviner as well as Flayers and Destroyers.
Exploring how far the influence of D&D has reached.
Join hosts Ross and Vera as they discuss the influence of Dungeons and Dragons. They talk about the history of its development and how its spread from being a basement hobby to a cultural staple. From other games, movies, books, and beyond.
Feasting in the Great Halls of Greasus Goldtooth!
Join hosts Andy and Ryan as they discuss the Over-Tyrant Greasus Goldtooth. They go over his history and impact on Ogres both locally and as a culture overall. They also talk about Greasus' implementation in Total War and what it did well and what it didn't.
Riding on the Bike of the Aporkalypse with Wazdakka Gutsmke
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they explore the lore and history behind Wazdakka Gutsmek, who just got a new model revealed at Adepticon 2025. They discuss how his character has evolved along side getting new models. They also talk his role in Ork lore overall and what him being on Armageddon for the upcoming story means.
Discussing RPG Holy Grails: Designing, Playing, and Running!
Join hosts Ross and Vera as they talk their holy grails of RPG. They discuss what makes a holy grail as well as what some of theirs are. From Mass Effect to Ninja Scroll. They also go through some of chats as well and what it would take from players and GM to truly capitalize on such a holy grail.
Yarrick leads the defense of Armageddon!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they discuss the Old Man of 40k, Commissar Yarrick. After having been returned to the lore with a new cinematic the two of them explain his history, his many fights, and his overwhelming understandings of the Orks. They go over his triumphs and defeats with Ghazghkull in the defense of multiple wars for Armageddon.
Lore discussion of Breaching of the Great Bastion!
Join hosts Andy and Ryan as they discuss the lore of the Breaching of the Great Bastion Arcane Journal. They talk not just lore but also the editing and formatting issues and what it does do well. Then they hypothesis what could be coming and what some of the lore says about the world without saying it.
Come Sayl away, come Sayl away!
Join hosts Ryan and Andy as they discuss Sayl the Faithless. They go into how he got that moniker in his history and why he is so betrayal prone. Then they dive into his story of joining Tarmurkhan's horde and his part in that as well.
Who are the Aspect Warriors?
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Aspects Warriors of the Aeldari. They talk about the various sects from Dire Avengers to the Shadow Specters and many others. They also speak to the leaders of these warrior sects, called Phoenix Lords, and how they fit into the wider culture of the Aeldari people.
Creating Dark Heresy Characters Together!
Join Ross and Vera as they construct Dark Heresy characters together. The two of them go through different methods of building characters. Either from completely random rolls or using the available options to tell a story of your choosing.
Slithering in with more Age of Sigmar Morathi. Part 2.
Join hosts Ryan and Andy as they continue their discussion and exploration of Morathi's place in Age of Sigmar. This one expands more into her story and they continue to add their own perspective to it. They also discuss what could possibly come in the future for her and the Daughters of Khaine.
Recording the War in Heaven!
Join Ross and Alexis as they discuss the 40k version of the War in Heaven. They talk the war between the ancient races of the Old Ones, Eldar, Krork, Necrontyr, and more. As well as the ramifications of the War and how it affected not only those that participated but the galaxy at large as well.
Ranking and Filing Astra Militarum Regiments!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they, alongside chat, rank various regiments of the Imperial Guard (or Astra Militarum). They use various metrics such as relevance, operational efficiency, and more to gauge where on the list. Some of the Regiments ranks include Cadian, Krieg, Elysium Drop Troops, and more.
A new Slayer takes his Oath! Slayermaster of Grimnir AMA!
Join our host Ryan as he does an impromptu AMA after taking his Slayer Oath and getting a Mohawk to go with it. He answers a variety of questions about the process and general lore ones as well.
Pacing yourself and your RPG's!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as a they discuss pacing your TTRPG games. They talk about what works and what doesn't when it comes to making sure the feel and story of your game works with your group.
Crafting an Advisor for the 40,000th Millennium.
Join hosts Ross, Alexis, and Special Guest Remliez as they construct a Total War advisor for Warhammer 40k. They discuss what made a good advisor for Total War: Warhammer and take some of those lessons to make it work in the wide galaxy of 40k. They talk about how the advisor would have to be able to work with each faction despite some that don't generally care about diplomacy in the slightest.
A Neon Odyssey awaits!
Join hosts Vera and Ross, alongside special guest Mikey Gilder. They discuss Avantris Entertainment's newest project, Neon Odyssey, a complete reskin of 5.5e of D&D. Talking about the challenges of the process, they go over the changes made and the inspirations behind it.
Heirarchy of Necron Dynasties!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Necron Dynasties and put them in a tierlist. They go over the history and lore of each dynasty before ranking them, with some input from chat. They cover the major ones and some of the minor ones that have bigger roles in side content such as Battle Fleet Gothic.
Anath Raema arrives to her Savage Hunt!
Joins our hosts Ryan, Vera, and Lindsay as they discuss Anath Raema, goddess of the savage hunt. They detail what lore is known, being very little, before expanding it further. They also stumble into the same thoughts Andy Law has had about the Elven Pantheon and Ulthuan, which had been approved by Games Workshop but never published.
The Lightning Warriors of Sigmar Ranked, Stormhost Tierlist!
Join hosts Ryan and Andy as they take a look at the various Stormhosts of the Stormcast Eternals and tiering them. They go through the major ones and discuss a bit of their lore, history, tactics and more. Then alongside chat they rank them, but chat is very much allowed to influence those rankings with bribes!
Magnus listening and doing no wrong!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they dive into a new What if... Magnus listened to the Emperor. They discuss what would have to change for it happen in the first place and then proceed to hypothesis what would be the knock on repercussions from it.
Ulric's Teeth! A new Ar'Ulric appears!
Join hosts Ryan and Andy as they create a new Ar'Ulric in the times of the Great Crusades alongside chat. They detail his childhood all the way to his end, and what a story it ends up being. Learn about the weapons, companions, and trials this Ar'Ulric went on as a new character joins the Lorebeards Create A... verse!
An Andy AMA, covering for a sick Ryan.
Join Andy for an AMA, while Ryan is ill. He focuses on the Eonir, the not wood-elf wood elves, and the Paths of the Old Ones, the follow up to The Enemy Within WFRP campaign. He also answers a variety of questions from chat.
Building a Crew and Corsair of Aeldari design!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross (and chat) as they create a Aeldari Corsair and Crew. Going off both their own thoughts, chat's advice (and bribes), and past 40k Build a....'s they come up with history, backstory, and more for all the characters involved. As well as explaining some of the lore and the implications of what their creation could bring with it.
Arcane Journals Tierlisting!
Join hosts Andy and Ryan as they go through and rank the currently released Arcane Journals. They go over how well written/edited they are, the lore inside, how much they advance the setting, and art (as well as other traits). Alongside chat's recommendations and bribes they organize a tierlist for them.
A Showdown of 40K Characters, a new VS style show!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they premier a new style of show, a showdown between a collection of 40k characters. They have them take turns battling as piloted them alongside chat, in a battle royal.
Asking about Ar'Ulric and doing AMA's with Andy!
Join our hosts... well host Andy Law as he focuses questions about Ar'Ulric as well as other topics. Sotek was unable to make this show, and as such it became an impromptu AMA.
Organizing the Ork Clans in a Tierlist!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they tier the various Ork clans of 40k. They cover Snakesbits, Goffs, Bad Moons, and many more. As part of their discussion on where they rank, they discuss the importance and relevance of each clan as well as their popularity in the narrative and players.
Ryan hosts an AMA!
Join our host Ryan as he leads a solo Q&A, while Andy is away dealing with family issues. Taking questions from chat, he covers a variety of topics and concepts mostly just focused around Warhammer fantasy. A shorter session that usual.
Gathering biomass and building a Hive Fleet together!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they create a Tyranid Hive Fleet (alongside chat). They go through a process to create a history and backstory for the Hive Fleet. Taking recommendations for chat, they add unique flairs and parts of the Hive Fleet to make it a Lorebeards special.
Enjoying the Reveals of Adepticon 2025!
Join hosts Ryan, Alexis and Ross as they watch along the reveals of Adepticon 2025. They discuss all the different models and possible updates. The bad sound mixing of the presentation is on Adepticon's side and can't be fixed. Also during times of showing off the minis, it has to be muted due to copyrighted music being played.
A solo AMA with Ryan!
Join our host Ryan as he leads a solo Q&A, while Andy is away dealing with family issues. Taking questions from chat, he covers a variety of topics and concepts mostly just focused around Warhammer fantasy. A shorter session that usual.
Andy hosts an impromptu solo AMA!
Join our solo host Andy, as Ryan was unable to join for this episode. He takes chats questions on a variety of topics. A slightly shorter session as Ryan's absences was not planned and the questions stopped flowing.
Lorebeards 40k gives their Adepticon Predictions!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they give their predictions for Adepticon 2026. They give their thoughts on what could possibly coming with 11th edition. They also give some thoughts on other product lines as well as if a Primarch (and which one) will return with the next arc of stories in 40k.
Sharing Table Top Stories!
Join host Ross on a solo session of Lorebeards and Roleplay. Vera was unable to make the show for personal reasons, so Ross sat down with chat to exchange stories from Table Top RPG campaigns and sessions, to just delight in the memories and inspire others to look to create their own.
What if the Aeldari never created Slaanesh?
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they posit a question that shakes the foundation of the 40k universe, what if the Aeldari didn't create Slaanesh. They go through many different possible outcomes of such a different history, as well as what the consequences of such situations would be.
What if the Colleges of Magic were formed by Morathi, Part 2!
Join Andy and Ryan as they complete the Morathi era of Lorebeards with finishing up the What if... story of her forming the Empire colleges of magic instead of Teclis. They explain how she gains supporters in the Empire and manipulates her way into power while still helping to fight off chaos as well.
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