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In this episode we look at the three most recent Phoenix Kings; Morvael the Impetuous, Bel-Hathor the Sage and Finubar the Seafarer. We explore the implications of Ulthuan looking outward once more and the drastic increase in trade and exploration with the opening of Lothern to humanity under Bel-Hathor. We follow Finubar as he travels the world making alliances with those he sees and beneficial to Ulthuan and whatever future it can now forge for itself. We compare Finubar with Malekith and that dark soul’s own period of exploration at the dawn of Ulthuan. We close out the episode with a  look at the current state of the High Elves and their place in the world. Quartermaster Patreon Merchandise Chunks of Dhar Show notes

In this episode we start with the great Scouring of the Dark Elves by the Phoenix King Tethlis and his descent into bloodlust and scorched earth tactics. This is followed by a dissection of the reign of Bel-Korhadris who with the creation of both the White Tower and the Great Hunt shaped the culture and society of Ulthuan, perhaps more than any other king, into what it is today. We define their relationship to the winds of magic and what makes their mages so powerful. We look at the reign of the artist king Aethis who beautified Ulthuan to an extreme degree and neglected all else allowing the Cults of excess to resurge. Quartermaster Patreon Merchandise Chunks of Dhar Show notes

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR OLD WORLD LORE CRASH COURSE NOW! In this episode we follow the deceitful plans of Malekith and this cadre of assassins as they attempt to seize power on Ulthuan. We see how they are opposed at every turn by the mighty phoenix king Caledor the First and ultimately the very mages who created the Great Vortex. The resulting sundering destroys 20% of Ulthuan and gives birth to the Dark Elves. Malekith’s evil machinations continue with the instigation of the War of the Beard resulting in both the death of Caledor the Second but also the loss of the Phoenix crown. Finally we look at the Exodus, the great migration of most elves back the safety and protection of Ulthuan, that tangentially gave birth to the wood Elves of Athel Loren. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

In this episode we start with the collapse of the polar gates that sent the world into turmoil! We examine its impact, especially on the Elves of Ulthuan (it’s their episode after all) and their reaction to it. We see the rise of Aenarion and rule as the first Phoenix king and his war to save the world resulting in his BFF Caledor creating the Great Vortex. We then turn our gaze to the rule of his successor the great coloniser Bel-Shanaar. We then dissect the travels, alliances, and discoveries of Malekith. Ulthuan’s greatest adventurer. We close out with the fall of Ulthuan and the rise of the Cults of Excess. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

In this episode we introduce the race and culture of the High Elves. We examine what makes a high elf a high elf and look at their origins and beliefs; Were they manipulated or Created? … we don’t know either… We explore their floating Island kingdom of Ulthuan and its ten kingdoms, each of which reflects an aspect of the High Elf psyche. We get distracted by the bedazzled tower of tackiness that marks the entrance to their inner kingdoms and discover that Ben wants ten percent of paradise. We look some of the major shrines and sites that play such a pivotal role in Ulthuan’s history such as the Isle of the Dead, the Island of rebirth, and the Shrine of Asuryan. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

In this, our final look into the Vampire Counts, we explore the undead lawnmower that is their capacity to make war. We take a gander at the motive force of the Army, the dark wind of Dhar, and how it is used within the Vampire Counts Army. Then we explore some abilities that are associated with each of the bloodlines and how they have changed over the editions. We take an unusual tactic of not discussing either Zombies of Skeletons. Instead, we look at the frankly terrifying units available to these master of the undead such as the bestial Vargheists and Crypt Horrors together with units such as Grave Guard and Banshees. We close out the episode with a discussion of the undead monsters and ethereal chariots that great lord ride into battle. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

YAARRRRRR! In this episode we discover the totally original idea of “undead” pirates and their fleets, specifically those of Lustria’s Vampire Coast. We look at the life, death, and unlife of Luthor Harkon the leader of “The Zombie Pirates of the Vampire Coast”, That’s one hell of a faction name… We follow his buckleswashing adventures in the jungles of Lustria as he battles Lizardmen and colonists from the Old World. His desire for treasure leads to both his insanity and profound anti-magical status. We look at his brief but fruitless alliance with Morathi before diving (get it?) into some of the more esoteric troop types and warmachines such as the Rotting Leviathans and the terrifying Necrofex Collossus. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

INFAMY, INFAMY, they all have it in for me! (No? Please yourselves) In this episode we look at the practitioners of the dark art of Necromancy, the … eh, Necromancers. Who are they? Why do they raise the dead? What is the difference between them and Necrarchs? We look at these and other questions before focusing on two of the most dangerous necromancers in Warhammer Lore. First we tell the tale of the insane “Lichemaster” Heinrich Kemmler who,with the wight lord Krell, are characters almost as old as the Warhammer game itself. We then delve into the history and machinations of possibly the oldest character in Warhammer lore, Constant Drachenfels, a malevolent warlock who predates the arrival of the old ones. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

In this episode we discover that while Konrad von Carstein ravaged the Empire his mysterious brother, Mannfred, studied the art of necromancy within the bleak sands of Nehekhara. We look at the Machiavellian plans of Mannfred and his role in the downfall of Vlad. So effective were his deceptions that Dhar keeps calling him Vlad. We look at Mannfred’s campaign to become the Emperor, marching to Altdorf itself where he is confronted by Grand Theoginist, and surfer-bro, Kurt III. We follow his siege of Marienburg and his cat-and-mouse evasion until he is involved in a Griffon mounting incident at the battle of Hell Fen. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

In this our fifth Vampire Counts episode we examine the aftermath of the First Vampire War and the death of Vlad von Carstein. We follow the machinations of his five surviving sons and the fratricide that ensues resulting in Konrad von Carstein, an irredeemable psychopath, taking the throne of Sylvania and the start of the Second Vampire War. We look at this bloody crusade of violence as it faces off against both Dwarf and Human armies. The alliance of the elector Counts of the Empire, their treachery and the very brief reign of a zombie emperor. We end with the battle of Grim Moor and the fall of Konrad under a Runefang wielded by a vengeful son. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

Our fourth episode starts with the end … of Mordheim! We explore the destruction of the city, its cause, the warbands that flock to the city for Wyrdstone (TM), some of the more notable locations, and what, if any, benefits this all provides to Vlad von Carstien, the Vampire Count of Sylvania. We then pivot into the story of the First Vampire War, where the Empire is once again brought to the brink of destruction! We look at the impact this has on both the Living and the Dead as Vlad goes on his happy-funtime tour of zombie recruitment being destroyed and returning to “life” several times. We close out with the story of Felix Mann, the Empire's greatest thief who *spoiler warning* steals something of great importance from the vampire's nap camp leading ultimately to Vlad's true death. Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here. 

Our third episode launches with the explosive return of Nagash and his titanic clash with Sigmar as he tries to regain the lost Crown of Sorcery. We then trace the hidden paths of Vampires and Necromancers over the millennia touching on some of the most notable events such as the creation of the Vampire Coast, The Necromancer Vanhal and the warpstone showers in Sylvania, The rise of the necromantic Doomlord of Middenhiem Deiter Helsnicht. We closed out with the fabled Total Dragon Drainage of Abborash, the birth of the Ordo Draconis, and the return, again, of Nagash! Support Us Buy from Element Games. Want more content?  Join our Patreon. Watch us fail on Twitch. Find show notes here.