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 we discuss numerous aspects of the hobby, lore, and games!
Cruising the webway with the Aeldari Corsairs!
Join Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Aeldari Corsairs. They go over the history of the faction, special characters, and what their current impact is on Warhammer 40k.
What if the Legions Reunited?
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they theorize about the potential outcomes of the legions, both traitor and loyalist reunited in the 41st Millennium. They go through how each legion could return and what the ramification of each would be. They also discuss how the Imperium and loyalist legions would respond to such returns
GM 101, Tips and Tricks!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they discuss how to GM and tools to better GM table top roleplaying games. They go over the do's and don'ts as well as give examples of various was to GM better and some of their horror stories of when GM'ing goes wrong. They also give advice for running specific games as asked by chat, as well as other questions.
The Tigerman join Grand Cathay!
Join hosts Andy and Ryan as they go over the announcement from Creative Assemly about the Tigermen of Ind coming to Total War with Bashiva, The White Tiger. They discuss the article amd theorize about what is to come and what that means for Cathay and the wider Warhammer world.
Morathi-Khaine heralds Lorebeards Age of Sigmar!
Join Andy and Ryan on a new en devour, into the AGE OF SIGMAR and the coils of Morathi-Khaine. Listen in as the discuss how she came to be in the world that came after The End Times and became a goddess in her own right. They also cover her more recent adventures and her relationship with her own faction, The Daughters of Khaine!
From Canoness to Abbess Sanctorum, Sister of Battle Characters!
Join Ross and Alexis as they discuss the various known characters of the Adepta Sororitas. They go over both the named ones as well the various ranks and types of other characters that appear in the roster of the Sisters of Battle. From Repentias to Morvenn Vahl the Abbess and a High Lord of Terra.
Ranking the Abhumans of 40k!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they, along side chat, rank the various Abhumans of 40k in a companion episode to their indepth look at them earlier. From the commonly known Ogryn, Ratlings, and Felinids, to many more lesser known ones. They go over the lore and history of them in a more general sense as well, while figuring their relevance to the Warhammer world and ours as well.
Enrolling in the Imperial Colleges of Morathi! Part 1!
Join our hosts Andy and Ryan as they BEGIN the journey of hypothesizing as to the story that would need to be told to eventually lead to Morathi forming the Colleges of Magic in the Empire instead of Teclis with assistance from chat. Starting in the setup this episode and setting up plot lines to use later, the Lorebeards and chat take the Warhmmer world in a vastly different direction to the story that we know.
Sitting down for a Session Zero!
Join hosts Ross and Vera as they discuss the importance of Session 0 for TTRPGs. They go over not only the social contracts that should be formed while having an honest conversation between DM and Players, but also give horror story examples of what can happen without them. They detail what goes into an effective Session 0 as well as answer questions from chat to help with specific examples.
Rumble in the jungle with Kroq-Gar!
Join hosts Ryan and Andy for a special birthday episode detailing Kroq=Gar. The supreme military leader of the Lizardmen, and one of the oldest living Saurus along side his trusty mount, a Carnosaur name Grymloq have been battling the enemies of the Great Plan since before the Great Cataclysm. Known as the Last Defender of Xhotl, Ryan and Andy go into a deep dive of his story and equipment, as well as do some traditional Lorebeards theory crafting as to what may lie in the gaps of Kroq-Gar's long and storied history.
Detailing the Abhumans of the Forty First Millennium!
Join host Ross and special guest Russell Zimmerman as they discuss the Abhumans of 40k. Being close enough to human they are somewhat accepted by the Imperium but range in many a different way from the Felinids to Longshanks, Ogryn to Navigators. They go through the history of them in universe and their meta-history as they have come and gone in Games Workshop's favor.
By the Trade-Warrent a new Rogue Trader is created!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they build a custom Rogue Trader, along side chat. They go through the areas of control, what assets they have, and their retinue. A Retinue that is mostly built from chat suggestions and ideas and as such is a diverse cast of characters.
A new show approaches, Lorebeards and Fantasy talk Dark Heresy!
Join hosts Vera and Ross as they discuss the Warhammer 40k RPG, Dark Heresy! Ross as a writer and part of the production of Dark Heresy, and Vera as a current writer for Cubicle 7 and their fantasy products talk shop of both the creation of Dark Heresy as well the mechanics behind it. They also go into the mechanics as well as the pros and cons of the system.
Discovering the Magic of Dance!
Join hosts Vera and Ryan as they discuss dancing in the Warhammer world, and the magic that comes from of it. From Asrai Wardancers to the dancing Orc Shamans, they cover how a lot of the cultures of the Warhammer world experience and express their dancing spirit. Not that Andy was dealing with serious family issues and as such couldn't make this episode.
Creating the Gorgon's Talons, a Lorebeards Custom Chapter! Part 2
Join Ross and Alexis as they continue the path to creating a Lorebeards Space Marine chapter, alongside chat. They work together to create all aspects of the chapter from homeworld to the history. Alongside chat's assistance they put the final touches on the Lorebeards created chapter Gorgon's Talons.
Evaluating the Warbands of Chaos!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the various Chaos Warbands of 40k alongside chat. The warbands are judged on various attributes such as how dangerous they are or how relevant they are to the lore. Some of the choices for their warbands are the original traitor legions as well as previously discussed chaos warbands like the Red Corsairs and the original warband that was made on stream.
Facing off in the War of Vengeance!
Join hosts Ross and Ryan as they explore the War of Vengeance, also known as the War of Beards. Ross takes Andy's place as he deals with family issues, but helps go over the events of the War. Not only the causes of the war, but also the events during and the climatic ending.
A Snow Day AMA!
Join hosts Ross and Vera as they deal with a snow day causing tech issues so instead of their intended topic, they spend time answering chats inquiries. As two Warhammer RPG writers they cover a variety of topics both related to their writing focus and beyond. A relaxed stream that's focuses on chat's burning questions.
Evading taxes with Huron Blackheart
Join our hosts Alexis and Ross as they discuss Huron Blackheart and to a lesser extent the Red Corsairs, his non-loyalist warband. They discuss his abilities and war gear, as well as covering the events that led to the Badab War and Huron joining chaos.
Ranking and Rating Imperium Power Armor!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they rank the various Power Armors of the Imperium (along side chat). As an accompaniment to their earlier episode that covers Power Armor (especially those of Imperium make) in further details, this episode rates the various armors based on several different factors.
Discovering who is Eldran Ultharan!
Join Ross and Alexis as they discuss Eldran Ulthran, the High Farseer. Join them as they detail his history and activities. They debate if he is the greatest savior of the Eldar, or one of their greatest internal threats.
Raising a new Chaos Warband!
Join Ross and Alexis as they create a Chaos Warband with chat. They go through from which Legion it descends from as well as the moment that caused them to fall. They along with chat also come up with everything from size, fighting style, and more.
Exploring the Imperium armory of Power Armors!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Power Armor of the Imperium. From all the marks of Space Marines to the other parts of the Imperium. They discuss protection, intimidation, and reasons for usage.
What is 40k Canon?
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they cover what it means for something to be Canon in Warah,mer 40K. They discuss what stays from edition changes to new Black Library books and other supplemental sources. Does a video game's lore beat out a White Dwarf article, if everything is Canon is nothing Canon, all these questions and more feature.
Exploring the biomass devourers, Tyranids!
Join hosts Alexis and Ross as they discuss the Tyranids. From their first appearances in Warhammer 40k to their 10th edition codex, the Lorebeards go over all the various aspects of the synaptic Nids. They talk the various bioforms, Hive Fleets, and more as.
What if Sangunius returned?
Join Ross on a solo stream discussing what the repercussions of Sangunius returning to Warhammer. Both the good and the bad, how it'd affect the Blood Angels and the Imperium as a whole. Also what it'd mean for other Primarchs if a confirmed killed one returned.
Celebrating the end of the year with a Q&A!
Join hosts Andy and Ryan as they celebrate the end of 2025! Answering questions from chat about a variety of topics and settings.
Queek Headtaker Part 2 finally arrives!
Join Ryan and Andy as they continue their in depth analysis of Queek Headtaker. They continue discussing his journey through out the Old World and up to and including his fateful encounter with Thorgrim Grudgebearer. Also talked about is his role in the Karak Eight Peaks saga.
Ciaphas Cain, HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they discuss Ciaphas Cain (HERO OF THE IMPERIUM). Come along with them as they dive beneath the Imperial propaganda of one of the most famous commissars and his assorted adventures. Also included is details about the various other characters from his novels including the blank Jurgen and the Inquisitor Amberly Vail.
Howl for the 13th Company!
Join our host Ross as he discusses the 13th Grand Company of the Space Wolves. He goes over the difference between the Space Wolves and other marine legions and chapters, as well as what makes the 13th Grand Company different from the others within its own legion. As well as some what of a Ross AMA as he flies solo this episode.
Now Queek has Andy, so Ryan AMA!
Join our host Ryan as Andy couldn't make it. Chat gets to ask all the burning questions in this truncated episode that was a second attempt at Queek's part two. Luckily next time the lads get together Queek will be finished.
Andy does an AMA, as Queek has taken Ryan.
Join Andy has he hosts a solo AMA after Ryan unfortunately is unable to make the scheduled Lorebeards episode. Chat is given an opportunity to question Andy on various aspects of the Warhammer world and more.
Reciting the litanies of the Sister of Battles!
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they explore the Sister of Battles. They discuss the various Convents of the Adeptus Sororitas. They all discuss their found and the legal loophole that allows their existence. Also included is a variety of their arms, armor, and supporting hardware, as well as unit types that could be fielded under the abbesses and canoness superiors.
What if... the Ultramarines Lost?
Join Ross and Alexis for an episode of theorycrafting and hypothesizing what could happen in the Ultramarines lost the fight for Macragge. Explore the different possibilities if the 13th Legion had lost against Hive Fleet Behemoth along side chat and the hosts.
Lets rank the Dawi Holds! (and avoid the Dammaz Kron)
Join Andy and Ryan as they rank the holds of the Karaz Ankor alongside chat. From Karak Zorn to Kraka Drak, from Zhufbar to Barak Varr, they explore the various holds and the lore behind them all.
Let's read together, Trollslayer!
Join hosts Vera and Lindsay as they discuss the first of the Gotrek and Felix novels, Trollslayer. See how Felix and Gotrek meet, their first great adventure together in the famous short story Geheimnisnacht, and more. They discuss the changes in the lore from when it was first penned to modern lore and how well it does tend to hold up.
Queek Headtaker the great-mighty finally arrives! Part 1
Join Andy and Ryan as they discuss the Warlord of Clan Mors, Queek Headtaker! They discuss his rise to enormous power, his exploits across the world, and his part in the Karak Eight Peaks Saga. Learn about arms, armor, and 'companions' of Queek as they explore his whole story in this first of two parts.
Shaping the knowledge and lore of the Kroot!
Join Ross and Alexis as they discuss the Kroot. A xenos race that both serves as an auxiliary of the Tau and has a culture of their own. Kroot mercenaries an be found in Rogue Trader and Inquisitor retinues, as well as Aeldari Corsair crews. Learn how their carnivorous diet shapes them into new forms, and explore how they fit into the tapestry of 41st millennium.
Peering into the Total War of Warhammer 40K
Join hosts Ross and Alexis as they examine the trailer of Total War: Warhammer 40k. They discuss both the units shown as well as possible others that could appear. As well as locations, mechanics, and other factions that could be added in the future by Creative Assembly.
Creating the Gorgon's Talon, a Lorebeards Custom Chapter! Part 1
Join Ross, Alexis, and chat as they work together to form a custom chapter of loyalist Space Marines. Following rules from the Deathwatch RPG book Rites of Battle as well as some of their own custom ideas, they create a chimeric chapter from both Iron Hand and Raven Guard geneseed. Also detailed is there history, prominent figures, and rivals of theirs.
