Best The Lorekeepers Podcasts (2025)

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The Truth Behind Cinderella 31:59

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Send us a text Cinderella: Ashes, Slippers, and Shadows | Podcast Folklore Step beyond the Disney story and discover the ancient, global origins of Cinderella. From the stolen sandal of Rhodopis in ancient Egypt to the magical golden slippers of Ye Xian in imperial China, and the dark twists of the Grimms’ tale, this episode explores the rich, shad…

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Episode 53 - Ash and Steel and Blood - Ash Wastes Nomads 5:56:17

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Greetings Imperial. In this episode, the boys venture deep into the shifting sands of Necromunda’s outer wastes to uncover the truth behind one of the planet’s most elusive factions — the Ash Waste Nomads. Born in the dust and forged by exile, the earliest Nomads of Confrontation and ’95 weren’t the spectral hunters we know today. They were traders…

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The Zorya Myth: Slavic Keepers of Light and Fate 10:10

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Send us a text ✨ In this episode of The Lorekeeper's Library, we journey into the veiled realms of Slavic folklore to uncover the haunting myth of the Zorya—the celestial sisters who guard the fragile threads of light and fate. From the first blush of dawn to the shadows of midnight, the Zorya stand eternal watch, protecting our world from cosmic c…

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Discover the Yoruba Tale That Shaped the World! 23:51

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Send us a text 🌍 The Yoruba Creation Myth – How the World Was Formed This week, The Lorekeeper's Library explores the yoruba creation myth, a story passed down through generations. The tale begins above the clouds, with a descent and shaping that involves both mistakes and divine wisdom. Join us as we unfold this origin story, exploring the world t…

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Simargl: The Chained Guardian Beneath the Stars From Slavic Folklore 10:11

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Send us a text 🌌 Who — or what — is Simargl? A forgotten god? A celestial beast? Or a symbol of chaos bound by fragile chains? In this episode of The Lorekeeper’s Library, we unravel the lingering myth of Simargl, the winged hound said to be chained to the North Star. From ancient Slavic charms to echoes in Persian and Norse legends, his tale is on…

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Strangest Sea Superstitions You Never Knew! 45:56

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Send us a text Beneath the creaking decks and crashing waves, sailors have long whispered tales of omens, curses, and things best left unnamed. In this episode of The Lorekeeper’s Library, we explore the chilling and curious world of sailor superstitions and sea-bound folklore. Why was it bad luck to whistle on a ship? What spirits are said to haun…

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The Screaming woods: Dark tales of Dering Wood 21:00

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Send us a text 🌲 The Screaming Woods of Pluckley | Haunted Forest Folklore | The Lorekeepers Library Podcast They say the trees themselves speak in the Screaming Woods, a place filled with eerie legends and chilling sounds, making it a truly spooky destination. Join us as we explore the haunted forest near Pluckley kent, delving into the paranormal…

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The Kraken Unleashed: From Folklore to Modern Science 18:35

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Send us a text What lurks beneath the waves? In this episode of The Lorekeepers Library, we plunge into the icy waters of Scandinavian legend to uncover the truth behind one of the ocean’s most terrifying myths—the Kraken. From ancient Norse texts and bishop’s journals to real-world accounts from sailors and scientists, join Kriss as we trace the t…

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Amaterasu: The Sun Goddess Who Vanished – A Tale from Japanese Mythology 18:00

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Send us a text What happens when the sun disappears? In this immersive episode of The Lorekeeper’s Library, Kayleigh tells the ancient tale of Amaterasu, the radiant goddess of the sun from Japanese mythology. When her stormy brother, Susanoo, wreaks havoc across the heavens, Amaterasu hides herself away in a sacred cave—plunging the world into dar…

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Is There a Magical Red Thread Tying Us Together? 17:47

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Send us a text “An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance.” This quiet, poetic idea — the Red Thread of Fate — has endured for centuries in East Asian folklore. Lately, it’s been showing up all over social media, too — in videos, art, and reflections from people who are convinced that li…

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Count St Germain The Immortal Man Linked to Alchemy 9:07

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Send us a text What if I told you that a man once roamed the courts of Europe… who never seemed to age? A man who spoke every language, dined with kings, performed perfect sonatas, and whispered tales of Atlantis and alchemy—then vanished, only to reappear decades later… unchanged. In this episode of The Lorekeepers Library, Kayleigh delves into th…

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The Four Directions of Mongolia: Spirits, Symbols, and Sky 21:18

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Send us a text 🌏 Welcome back to The Lorekeepers Library! In this episode, Kriss journeys across the vast steppes of Mongolia to explore the ancient and enduring legend of the Four Directions — a sacred cosmology that shaped Mongolian ritual life, architecture, shamanic practices, and everyday movement. Discover how the Mongols didn’t just see Nort…

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The Pendle Witch Trials: A Mirror of Fear, Faith, and Human Nature 51:30

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Send us a text In the shadow of Pendle Hill, whispers carried on the wind once turned neighbours into enemies—and fear into execution. In 1612, thirteen people were accused of witchcraft in one of the most infamous trials in English history. Poverty, superstition, and political unrest collided in a storm of accusations. From Alizon Device’s strange…

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The Mysterious Leshy: Guardian of the forest and trickster of the woods 36:53

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Send us a text 🌲 The Leshy: Slavic Forest Spirit or Keeper of Dark Secrets? | Folklore & Mythology 🌲 Deep in the ancient forests of Slavic mythology, where the trees whisper and the paths shift beneath your feet, a guardian watches. He is the Leshy—a mysterious, shapeshifting forest spirit said to protect the wild, trick travelers, and command the …

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The Mahaha : The Inuit Tickle Monster from the Arctic 10:44

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Send us a text In the heart of the frozen Arctic, legends whisper of something far more terrifying than the cold. A creature with a twisted grin and fingers like ice, who doesn’t hunt with claws… but with laughter. In today’s episode, we explore the chilling tale of the Mahaha — an Inuit spirit said to tickle its victims to death, leaving behind fr…

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The Keres: Blood Wings and Silent Death | Greek Mythology and legends 20:08

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Send us a text 🩸 They circled the dying. Clawed at the wounded. Drank the blood of the fallen. The Keres were no goddesses to be worshipped. They were feared. Unnamed. Unwanted. In this episode of The Lorekeeper’s Library, we step into the shadows of ancient Greek myth to uncover the terrifying spirits of violent death—the Keres. Sisters to Death h…

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NecroMacho Ep.29 Making Scenarios 1:42:51

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Howdy scummers! We are back with a pretty beefy episode. We are chatting about creating your own scenarios in Necromunda, prepping for NecroMania, and Roy talks about some cool paint pens he’s been testing. We also have a fun segment at the end mixing movies with Munda. Go on and dive into the episode already. If you would like to support the show …

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Episode 52 - Open The Armories - The Leman Russ. 3:47:01

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Hello there, scummers! In this episode, the boys get in touch with their inner tank enthusiast and talk about the true protector of The Imperium, the Leman Russ battle tank. From its discovery on a far away xenos planet, to the many variants and battlefield roles this powerhouse of a vehicle takes upon its mighty form, the Russ is the anvil upon wh…

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Episode 51 - The Merchant Guilds. Part 2. 2:40:01

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Greetings, scummers! The boys are back and in this episode, they delve once more into the Merchant Guilds of Necromunda and the almost limitless influence and power they have on our every day lives. Spamuel admits who his favourite child is, Nathan has an issue with mustard on a meat pie and the lads have a VERY uncomfortable conversation about own…

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NecroMacho Ep.28 Back from Summer 1:48:57

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It has been a minute hasn't it? Well you're in for a treat, we are excited to announce our local Scabber Ed has joined the crew here at NecroMacho Entertainment! Today we sit down and catch up with what we have been up to this Summer while also looking ahead to the announced Palanite enforcer range and what the book might mean for future releases. …

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Episode 50 - The Goodest boys of Necromunda. 2:16:00

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Hey there Scummers! As we head into season 3, we have jumped head first into a topic that one of our listeners REALLY wanted. Dogs are more than pets on Necromunda, they are members of the gang, loyal protectors and willing to throw themselves in front of enemies to save their masters. In this episode, we discuss the furry companions, with a few su…

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Event shoutout - Necromunda Agression 3! 0:35

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Any of you mammer jammers got the 8th + 9th of November 2025 free for some gang violence?! Well if you’re in Scotland for whatever football/murder match you’re watching, get down/up/across to Falkirk and play in Aggression 3! 2 days of dice, destruction, scummer love and stabs at each other about how ridiculous it is when people play “thematic Goli…

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Episode 49 - Ginormogantuanhypermegasodeiversary, SECOND birthday listener lore episode mega spectacular. 3:20:05

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Hello there scummers! It's been a whole two years of Underhive Lorekeepers and we are celebrating with a listener lore giveaway! We go through 4 of our favourites and pick a few winners to get some loot from us here as a way of saying thankyou. We also give away a fantastic gang by PowerHungryMonkey84! Thankyou to everyone for your support this las…

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Episode 48 - The Merchant Guilds. Part 1. 1:51:25

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Hey there Scummers!! In this episode, the boys take a wander down to the marketplaces and dive into the very sellers and purveyors of trade themselves. The Guilders. The Guilders of Necromunda are powerful and influential figures who control the flow of trade and resources across the hive cities. Acting as intermediaries between the noble houses an…

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Episode 47 - Servitors. A fate worse than death. 3:39:34

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Hey there Scummers!! In this episode, the boys jump in to something that puts the grim in grimdark, the body in body horror and the cruel in cruel and unusual. The Servitor. From the poor souls damned to be turned into little more than tools for The Imperium Of Man, batteries for Mars or even worse fates further afield. From slugs grown for special…

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NecroMacho Ep.27 Catching Up On Our Hobby 1:37:57

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We are back at it again with two episodes this month! On today’s show we discuss what we have been up to since Fistful of Credits with our local scabber, Ed. We chat a bit of hobby, anew painting challenge issued by Roy, and some crazy board ideas. Come on and give it a listen already! Also we are announcing NecroMania 2 for October 18th and 19th, …

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Episode 46 - Beards, pipes and assault trikes - Ironhead Squats 6:40:45

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Hey there Scummers!! In this episode, the Lorekeepers delve into the history of the abhuman saviours of Necromunda, The Ironhead Squats. These stout and industrious abhumans have been integral in maintaining not only the planets ability to support life, but have been the true power behind her production for millennia. From salvaging the vast ranges…

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NecroMacho Ep.26 Fistful of Credit Recap 3:01:08

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Fistful of Credits Recap We are back with another jam packed episode. What is going on with these long episodes you ask? Well we had our Fistful of Credits down here in Pensacola, Florida or up depending where on the globe you are. Stay awhile and listen to us chat with JD in the Sump Sea and Hive Market Minis oh and also our loveable local scabber…

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Episode 45 - Listener Requestisode. The Frateris Militia. 1:54:25

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Greetings and salutations, beloved Scummers! In this episode, the Lorekeepers have been asked to discuss the history, effects and legality of one of the more unique factions within the 40k universe, The Frateris Militias. These citizen crusaders take up arms against the enemies of mankind, guided by their faith and spiritual leaders in wars and con…

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Episode 44 - Open The Armories - Corrupted Weapons. 2:22:02

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Hello there Scummers! In this episode the boys head out to the black market and do a bit of a dive into the corrupted weapons you'll find in darkest corners of questionable shops. From the heretical bolters of fallen Astartes, flamers imbued with the powers of the warp, daemonic blades and weapons forged from the very materials of the warp itself, …

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NecroMacho Ep.25 Adepticon Talk 3:01:38

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Well how’s it going? It’s been a quick minute since you’ve heard our dulcet voices talk about all things Necromunda. We are back with an episode that is packed full with goodies. Roy went off to Adepticon 2025 and met up with JD in the Sump Sea and a whole multitude of others. Played some games, forgot to bring some minis, and took a hobby class. W…

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Episode 43 - Xenos of the 40k universe. Part 1. 2:08:05

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Hello there Scummers! Spamuel has taken a bit of precious time away from the campaign trail and has been reading fan mail from his beloved constituency! Remember to #VoteSpamuel for every possible office. It’s corruption you can count on. In this episode, Spam and Nath help out a listener with some ideas on getting Xenos onto Necromunda. But instea…

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Episode 42 - Criminal alliances of Necromunda. Part 2. 2:41:34

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Hello there Scummers! Have you ever considered stepping into a new career? What if it was a way to have great fun, meet new people, exploit them for personal gain and then try to overthrow the criminally false leadership of Necromunda? If you've answered "YES", do we have an episode for you! In this episode we look into the Fallen Houses, disgraced…

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Ebu Gogo: The Vanished Humanoids of Indonesia 20:41

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Send us a text What if the creatures of legend were more than just stories? Deep in the dense jungles of Flores, Indonesia, whispers of the Ebu Gogo have persisted for centuries. Small, wild, and eerily human-like, these mysterious beings were said to mimic speech, steal food, and disappear into the shadows. But were they simply folklore, or someth…

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Discovering The Magical Connection Between Humans And Animal Familiars 34:27

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Send us a text Discovering The Magical Connection Between Humans And Animal Familiars For centuries, witches' familiars have been shrouded in mystery—feared, revered, and sometimes misunderstood. Were they supernatural allies? Magical guardians? Or simply animals with an uncanny bond to their human companions? In this episode of The Lorekeepers Lib…

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Episode 41 - Gangs of Yesteryear - Scavvies 2:23:39

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Hey there scummers! In this episode, we take a look at those unfortunate wretches at the very bottom of both Imperial society and the hive itself. Mutants and Scavvies are the true nadir of human civilisation, looked down upon as little better than filth, purged and hated for their very existence. Spamuel gets political, Nathan discusses his ideas …

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The Lost World of Cunning Folk | The Secret Healers & Mystics of Britain 24:38

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Send us a text The Lost World of Cunning Folk | The Secret Healers & Mystics of Britain 🔮 For centuries, the cunning folk walked the line between healers and heretics, protectors and outlaws. They were the wise women and men who used herbal remedies, protective charms, and divination to help their communities—until the law turned against them. Who …

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Are You Brave Enough To Survive The Labyrinth Nightmare? 20:52

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Send us a text Deep within the twisting stone corridors of the Labyrinth, a creature lurked—a monstrous being born of divine punishment and human folly. The Minotaur, half-man and half-bull, was more than just a myth; he was the cursed son of a queen, the prisoner of a maze designed to hold him forever, and the terror that haunted the people of Ath…

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Jinn: Legends from Arabia 21:59

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Send us a text 🔥 Unveiling the Mysteries of Jinn: Legends from Arabia Jinn: Spirits of Smokeless Fire, Tricksters of Legend | The Lorekeepers Library 🔥 Throughout history, tales of the Jinn (Djinn) have echoed across cultures—from the deserts of Arabia to the pages of medieval European manuscripts. These enigmatic beings, said to be created from sm…

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Seers - The Curse of Knowing Too Much 27:58

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Send us a text Step into the shadowed world of Norse mysticism, where seers wielded ancient runes and whispered riddles of fate. In this chilling exploration, we uncover the eerie practices of Norse seers — from the völva's trance rituals to Odin’s dark sacrifice for wisdom. What secrets did these seers claim to know? Were they truly gifted with fo…

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The Terrifying Original Sleeping Beauty Story Revealed 20:55

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Send us a text Did you think you knew the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty? Think again. The original version of this fairy tale is far darker and more chilling than you’ve ever heard. Dive into the eerie roots of this beloved story, uncovering its twisted origins and the terrifying elements that were left out of the fairytale we know today. From cu…

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Aengus and Caer: A Love Written in Dreams and Swans 13:55

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Send us a text Love and legend intertwine in the tale of Aengus, the Celtic god of love, and Caer, the mysterious swan maiden who haunted his dreams. This ancient Irish myth is more than just a romantic tale—it’s a story of fate, transformation, and the thin veil between the mortal world and the divine. Join us as we unravel the deeper meanings beh…

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The Vampire of Alnwick Castle: England’s Forgotten Undead Horror! 22:24

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Send us a text Did you know that England has one of the oldest recorded vampire legends—predating Dracula by centuries? In this episode of The Lorekeepers Library, we uncover the terrifying true story of the Alnwick Vampire, a nobleman whose restless corpse struck fear into the hearts of villagers. Recorded in the 12th century by historian William …

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Gogmagog: Britain’s Lost Giant 12:17

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Send us a text Giants have towered over myths for centuries—but could there be truth behind the tales? From Britain’s fearsome Gogmagog to giants across global folklore, we uncover their origins, their impact on history, and the mysteries they leave behind. Were they real, or do they symbolize something greater? 🔔 Subscribe for more myths, legends,…

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Discovering the Timeless Legend of Beowulf's Tale 23:07

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Send us a text Discovering The Timeless Legend Of Beowulf's Heroic Journey Step into the world of ancient heroes, fearsome monsters, and legendary battles as we explore Beowulf—one of the greatest epics of all time. In this episode of The Lorekeepers' Library, we uncover the myth, history, and folklore behind Beowulf’s heroic journey. Who was he? W…

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Dark Secrets Behind The Dream Snatchers Legend REVEALED 19:41

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Send us a text Hey everyone, I’m Kayleigh! In this episode, we’re unraveling the eerie tapestry of the Dream Snatcher—a mysterious force said to steal our dreams from the shadows. We’ll journey through centuries of folklore and mythology, exploring chilling characters like the suffocating Mara, the mischievous Alp, the dual-natured Sandman, the hau…

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Episode 40 - Listener Lore 2. 2:30:14

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Hello there scummers! Welcome to the latest of our listener lore series! In these episodes, we read entries from you, our listeners, on a topic picked each quarter, with one lucky entrant walking away with free minis based on the ideas we get from their lore! If you have questions, complaints, corrections or suggestions, email us at Underhiveloreke…

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Episode 39 - Upperhive Lorekeepers. Ty and Ko'Iron. 2:59:07

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Greetings, scummers! Due to a subtle decrease in pollution from the industrial sectors of level 359, we are pleased to bring you another transmission from the number 1 social entertainment mega show, The Upperhive Lorekeepers! This episode, the noble sons from high above us all bring the ins and outs of two more of their noble equals, the houses of…

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Necromacho Ep.24 Chatting with xRentlessMattx 1:58:53

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Hey there Scummers! It’s our TWO Year Anniversary… wow its been a bit hasn't it? Today we are chatting with xRelentlessMattx going over the LVO announcements, our hobby goals for 2025 and then we learn more about our special guest! We also talk about our super secret project Roy and I have been collecting bits for and discuss our upcoming boards we…

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Episode 38 - 6 minute abs. Abhumans of Necromunda - Ogryns. 2:35:54

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Hello there scummers and happy 2025! We are back from our holidays and what better way to start the new(ish) year than with an episode about the biggest boys on the whole planet? Descendants of the prisoners and prospectors of frozen and unforgiving worlds, the Ogryn are the feral brutality of humanity, distilled, refined and removed from all highe…