Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

Pulled from the depths of the Lorehammer Vault, we have three new listener submitted stories for you! Prepare yourself for Tyme's Inquisitorial drama, Isaac's Desert Fury Astartes Chapter, and Dylan's fateful end to some poor humans...

If you have a story you want to share, send it to lorehammerpodcast@gmail.com.

Joining us for this episode is Iain!

Excellence. Discipline. Obedience. These three words capture the essence of the Tempestus Scions. If the Imperial Guard are the hammer and the wave, then the Militarum Tempestus is the knife and the poison. These elite troops are trained (read: indoctrinated) from as young as 6, placed into Ecclesiarchal run orphanages to be educated (read: brainwashed) on all the most important of duties (read: complete and absolute loyalty).

This episode dives into the life of the Tempestus Scion. Where do they come from? How are they created? What do they do?

Joining us for this episode are Logan and Zac!

Savageness to make other Astartes uneasy. A fleet to make any space farer jealous. And enough secrecy to convince any Inquisitor of wrongdoing. The Carcharodon Astra operate in a class all their own. They circle above, watching and waiting for the opportunity to unleash their heavenly rage upon the enemies of the Emperor. Fiercely loyal, and utterly opposed to any that aren’t, they are proficient Space Marine killers. As promised, so we have delivered!

Joining us on this episode are Peter, and for the last time, Christian.

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS.

In this raw and intimate exposé, Colyn from Cold Open Stories popped by the studio to walk us through three of his more recently released audio dramas. We heavily discuss Colyn’s creative process, as well as the history and the future of Cold Open Stories. The three audio dramas we focused on were; “However Small, However Hidden”, “Hounds of Bedlam”, and “Agtril, the Counterfeit Blade”.

By the time you’re finished with this episode, you should already be queuing up some stories from Cold Open Stories. You can find them on Spotify! But just in case you’re having trouble finding them, here's a link to the website. https://www.coldopenstories.com/

Some Chapters have a history that is detailed through the millennia with glories won, battles fought, and brothers lost. Others keep their histories a secret from prying eyes. Still others have no history to be shared at all. The Minotaurs Chapter has been an enigma since its inception, and those that attempt to uncover its secrets are met with sealed entries and misinformation.

They are often seen as little more than beasts in bronzed armor, willing to rip out the throat of their brothers once the order is given. They are set apart from the Astartes, partly their own choice, and partly because many refuse to work with them. In this episode we dive into this mysterious Chapter with all the gusto and aplomb that you can expect from the Lorehammer team!

Joining us on this episode are Dylan, and for the last time Chris.

Those that walk the highest path, have the furthest to fall. This is true of the XVIth Legion, whose fate was sealed on the day that Horus was named Warmaster. Though their reputation and combat record far exceeded any other Legion during the Great Crusade, it was their pride and hubris that made them perfect targets for the corruption of Chaos.

Now they blaze a path of destruction across the galaxy, forged with fire and death. Their plans are laid, their will is set. They are the Black Legion, and their Gods will have their due.

Join us as we dissect the Black Legion in all it’s foul glory. Joining us on this episode for the last time, is Christian.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Well... listen to us read... ok fine listen to us ATTEMPT to read...

For this Listener Lore we exploited - uh I mean we read Andrew's 7th Elysian Drop Troop Regiment "The Magnificent Seventh", Betus' 144th Korellian "Curb Stompers", and Jeremy's Ghost Wolves Space Marine Chapter!

If you have a written backstory for your army and want us to share it, send an email to lorehammerpodcast@gmail.com.

Joining us on this episode is Dylan, a special guest from our sister podcast, Let's Talk Lorehammer. You can find them on Spotify here https://spoti.fi/3tjPXaI

Without a doubt one of our favorite episode styles, the Bestiary and Herbarium series focuses on the huge variety of creatures and plants that inhabit the Warhammer 40,000 galaxy. In this specific episode we combed through three White Dwarf publications, issues 291, 292, and 313, in order to bring the galaxy to life! Get prepared to hear about some crazy animals, and some even crazier plants! It truly is a grimdark galaxy out there...

Joining us for this episode is part of the OG Lorehammer gang, Jordan!

Within a few short centuries, the Tyranid race has spread across the galaxy like an infectious disease. It’s tendrils have stretched to the far reaches of the Milky Way, consuming planets and armies at a terrifying rate. Their numbers are limitless, their endurance is inexhaustible. And yet they continue to grow, change, adapt, and overcome. There are several unique and special Tyranids that completely upend any strategic analysis of the race. These unique evolutions range from infiltrators, capable of complex species and social analysis, to creatures that can destroy planets within weeks.

Joining us for this episode are James and Jon!

Fresh from their victory in the Great War of Confederation, and desperate to put the sting of the Farsight Enclave behind them, the Tau prepared for war. With a new understanding that Total War was the state of the galaxy, the Tau poured more and more resources to their military arm. Now armed with more tech than ever, and with an inflated sense of self worth after their victory over the Orks, the Tau placed Commander Shadowsun in charge of their Third Sphere of Expansion. They were not prepared!

In this episode, we perform an overview of the Tau Third Sphere of Expansion, while looking into some of the key battles that were fought. Joining us on this episode is Iain.

While most Necron live within the confines of the Dynastic Courts, there are some that don't fit, conform, or belong with the other Necron. They sit on the fringes of the Necron hierarchy, creating their own twisted courts, attempting to claim a semblance of normalcy. Some of these Necron are insane, infected by virus' more ancient and misunderstood than any sickness today. Others are completely rational and have formed guilds or clans that owe allegiance to no Dynasty; no master commands them. In this episode we'll discuss the Necron that exist outside of the Dynastic powers, whether by choice, or by expulsion.

Joining us for this episode is James!

After tragically losing our last recorded episode, we decided to spotlight some of the cool things that are happening in the Lorehammer community! We sit down with Matt and Dylan and highlight what's happening on their show as well as all the ways you could get involved with us! We look forward to seeing you in our Community Events!

We know the sound quality on this episode is going to be lower than normal, and we are working on improving our remote recording qualities and capabilities. Thanks for understanding!

Another round of Listener Lore for you! We're plowing through our library so enjoy three more tales, Daniel's Tyranids, Magnus the Red's Astartes, and Erik's Necrons. If you would like to share your lore with us so we can share it with others, send it to lorehammerpodcast@gmail.com.

Joining us for this episode is Steve, a new guest!

A green tide that sweeps across the galaxy. An eternal battle raging through the stars for the glory of Gork and Mork. These visions of Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka have whipped the Orks into a frenzy, readying them to claim their galactic prize through the Great Waaagh! The Prophet of the Waaagh! has risen up to claim his prize, Ork Warboss of the greatest, largest, and most dangerous Waaagh! to ever terrorize the galaxy. And with the blessings of Gork and Mork, who can truly stand in his way?

This episode is all about the Ork Warboss Thraka, and his rise to glory. Joining us on this episode are Brody and Josh.

In lieu of a real episode (there is one coming don't worry!) we decided to just hit the random page button on the Lexicanum website. Something we all used to do was stay awake into the wee hours of the night constantly hitting random, and then following the links down the rabbit trails. It's always fun to wonder how you got from Solomon Zane to the Aconite Frigate, but that's what madness does to you! 

Joining us on this episode for the last time is Chris.

The Dark City. A metropolis that exists everywhere, and nowhere. Danger lurks around every corner, your life threatened every second. While Commorragh might be synonymous with Kabals and Dark Eldar, there exist any number of creatures in the City. Outcasts, rebels, transients, xenos, synthetic creations... all have their own place. Commorragh may be the haven you were searching for... though most likely it is your doom.

In this episode we share some of the other groups that reside within the Dark City. These are mainly focused on the Dark Eldar with a few well known creatures from the Archon's Courts. Joining us for this episode are Rio and Micah!

Well this episode is a bit of a doozy! Instead of reading multiple short stories, we've decided to spend the entire episode reading out a looooong one. Even though its long, its great so get your ear holes ready to hear about Only One Bob's Sons of Malice!

Joining us on this episode is Josh, a new guest!

What would you do to save your race? On the brink of destruction at the hands of an insatiably hungry God, one Aeldari rose from his personal blackness to walk a new Path for the Eldar. One forged in fire and tempered in blood. The Phoenix Lords are ancient Eldar, committed to the violent protection of a dying and struggling race. Join us as we explore these immortal saviors of the Aeldari.

Joining us for this episode are James and Rio.

What a crazy whirlwind of a year we've had! While it's been anything but normal, it's also been a year of change and growth for us here at Lorehammer. In this episode, Mark and Erik reflect back on the year itself, as well as look forward to the year ahead. Joining us for this episode is Megan.

We share a lot of opportunities for our listeners to engage with us on this episode, so don't be scared to message us on Facebook, Instagram, our email is lorehammerpodcast@gmail.com, or find our Discord server on our Facebook page!

We recently hosted a Short Story Contest on our Discord, and figured, hey why not do that again? This time we specifically asked our participants to include the Sanguinala in their stories. After submissions closed open voting began, and today Mark and Erik will be reading the top 3 runner ups, as well as the first place story, which won a 50$ gift voucher to Games Workshop! Congratulations to our winner and a big warm thank you to everyone that participated!

If this is something you are interested in, make sure you head over to our discord and stay tuned for further contest opportunities!

Welcome to the Lorehammer Library! Where we take our inability to read, and combine it with your homebrew stories, and we get one Listener Lore episode!

In this episode, Mark and Erik read through Zach's Space Marines, Jon's Adeptus Mechanicus, Chris' Dark Mechanicum, and James' Orks! If you would like to share your stories with us, send us an email at lorehammerpodcast@gmail.com

"I walk this lonely Path.
The only Path I ever wish to know.
I don't know where it goes,
But it's all I've ever known, though I walk alone."
- Elder Corsair Prince Bi'Ly Strongarm

Some Eldar struggle with the confines with of the Path system, and even rebel against it. Others were born outside of the Craftworlds and never experienced the constraints of the Path.

This episode is all about the Eldar that live their lives on the fringes of Eldar society. Joining us for this episode are Iain, and for the last time, Chris.

Back in October the Lorehammer discord server was the site of a most unusual phenomenon. A member of our community graciously offered to sponsor a Horror themed Short Story contest! We opened it to our community and received 11 short stories in a matter of days! After allowing everyone a chance to read through them, we opened up voting to determine which one was the best.

In this bonus episode, we read a few of the top voted stories, and finish off with the winner of the contest! It's a short episode with some well written stories so enjoy!

Joining Mark and Erik on this episode is B, now making her second appearance.

Welcome to Lorehammer Library! Where Mark and Erik try to read your stories, but fail because reading is hard. Joining us for this Listener Lore episode is Peter!

Today we read about Hugh's Adeptus Mechanicus, Sean's Heretics, and Jason's Inquisitor short story. Thanks for submitting, and if you want to get involved, send your home made lore to lorehammerpodcast@gmail.com.

A sound overtakes your senses. Your head involuntarily jerks up as you, panicked, search the horizon. It's no use. The Horn continues. As it fails to end a sob escapes your throat. You will yourself to run but your legs don't respond. Your brothers and sisters beside you crumple to the ground at a slight tremor that grows steadily larger. Your terror escalates as there, peaking beyond that bluff, you see it. A God-Engine. A Divine Machine. The weapon in the Right Hand of the Emperor. An Imperial Titan. It's Horn continues to pierce the air. You know what It wants. It has felt your soul, and seen the corruption within it. The Chaos in your heart. And now, It has come to cleanse. 

This episode is all about Imperial Titans! Buckle down and break out the notebooks because it is long, and it is good! Find us on Spotify, here: https://spoti.fi/lorehammer

Joining us for this episode are two very passionate guests for the Adeptus Mechanicus, Colyn, and Micah.

What happens when Mark and Dylan trap two unsuspecting people in the studio and try to teach them about 40k? Nothing good, let this be your warning. Natalie and B join Mark and Dylan and are introduced to the wonderful world of Warhammer by people that have no idea what they're talking about. It's a classic terrible set up.

This episode has strong adult themes.

Tall cathedral walls rise into a black ceiling. Incense slowly falls from unseen censures to bathe your senses in holy scents. You breathe deep. Hundreds of armored figures stand in silence, creating a wall of stares attempting to pierce your very soul, constantly searching for signs of corruption.  You walk down the hall, your eyes focused on the raised dais at the end of your journey. The end of this journey, and the beginning of another. As you kneel a Chaplain pours holy anointed oil over your head. He steps back as another plants himself in front of you and intones,

"Neophyte Stefan, it is decided that today we will speak over you the oath of the Black Templars. It will be your duty to uphold and honor these words to your very death. Forsaking them is forsaking us, our Father Primarch, and the Emperor, Savior and God of Mankind. You will swear these in front of us, as witnesses, and we will hold you accountable to your immortal souls peril. Will you swear?"

You raise your head, your eyes burning with fire as the oil slowly runs down your face and neck, "I will swear."

This episode is all about the Black Templars! One of our favorite Chapters ever, get ready to hear all about crusading and... well whatever else the Black Templars like to do...

Joining us for this episode is James, and for the last time, Chris.

"Welcome weary traveler. You've found your way to Lorehammer, most unholy of podcasts. I can feel your hunger, your desire to slake your thirst from the well of knowledge. But your journey is not at an end just yet. There is one more task I would ask of you before your transcendence. You must download the Spotify app and search for Lorehammer there! Only there can you be joined with a community thousands strong and be immersed in terribly explained Warhammer 40,000 stories!" - Some weird guy in a cave... we've asked him to stop but he never listens.

Thanks for checking out Lorehammer! As of October 21, 2020 we can only be found on Spotify. The great news is that it's a free app, with a easy to find Follow button so you can stay up to date on all Lorehammer's latest releases. We'll see you there!

Once again we dove deep into the Lorehammer vaults to uncover this episodes listener submissions. In this episode we read through Redeemable Grace's Imperial Navy story of the Twins of Forgeworld Jupiter, Robert's cold open story of (we presume) a member of the Astra Militarum, Tom's story of an unknown Xenos race, and David's story of the planet Verusia.

Joining us on this episode is a very special guest, Paul from Forge the Narrative and 40k Today! It was absolutely awesome to have him on the show, and we look forward to the next time we get to hang out!

If you have a story you want to submit for us to read, send it to us at lorehammerpodcast@gmail.com.

There are many different Imperial Guard regiments in service to our great Imperium, though few have the reputation of the Death Korps. Born into service, if you can call it that, they are tenacious, reckless, and dangerous. Their entire lives are spent in the trenches of the Emperor's battles, their only release is death given in His name. They are a Cult of Sacrifice; birthed only to die, living only to kill.

This episode is all about the Death Korps of Krieg! The regiment is absolutely awesome, a perfect representation of the horror of war in the 41st millennium.

Joining us for this episode is James, and a brand new guest, Josh, who just so happens to be a new 40k player, in the trenches with the Kriegsmen.

In this second episode of our Flora and Fauna focused releases, we go through several of the Dark Heresy role playing games published by Fantasy Flight Games including the Dark Heresy Core Rulebook (2008), Dark Heresy Game Master's Kit (2008), Dark Heresy Edge of Darkness (2009), and Dark Heresy Disciple of the Dark Gods (2008). We scoured them to find all the examples of non sentient life we could! As it turns out... almost all of it wants to eat you... go figure. 

Joining us for this episode are Rio and Brianna!

After three years it was brought to our attention that we had never fully addressed the issue of Psykers within the galaxy. Once we were informed of our lacking, we set about to rectify the situation immediately, crafting with the utmost of care an episode worthy of such a grand, mysterious, and undeniably terrifying subject. Enjoy.

Please take a moment to check out the NOVA Open Charitable Foundation website and support their cause.  https://www.novaopenfoundation.org/2020-raffle

Joining us for this episode are Iain and Dylan!

For this last Lockdown episode, we managed to get the cast of the Star Lores podcast in our studio!! What a stroke of luck! We tackle many of the burning questions like, is a Jedi or a Space Marine stronger? Which universe is bigger? And most importantly, why is 40k better than Star Wars? You can expect to find answers to these important issues in this final Lockdown episode.

Joining us for this episode is Jordan, and for the last time Chris.