Lore'd to Death
Join me, your host, as I dig deep into the lore of your favourite games, movies, and more to find answers to the questions that you didn't know you had!
If you have any suggestions, want to be a guest, or just want to say hello, send me a message at loredtodeath@gmail.com or @LoredtoDeath on social media.
Episodes
44 episodes
Balduran & The Rise of Baldur's Gate [Dungeons & Dragons / Baldur's Gate 3]
Ever wondered how a humble adventurer could transform a pirate-infested harbor into a bustling city? Join us in our 40th episode of the Lord to Death podcast as we promise an enthralling journey through the lore of Balduran, the legendary figur...
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41:47
The Combine [Half Life 2]
This week we dive back into the world of Half Life to dig into the roots of the Combine to figure out who this mysterious inter dimensional entity is and why they are travelling the multiverse committing atrocities.
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37:57
You should play "Laika: Aged Through Blood"
This week we take a bit of a detour from the usual formula to talk about a game that I played recently that had a profound impact on me. It's one of the best games I've played in recent memory, and the best Metroidvania that's been released in ...
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PART 2: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (Lore) w/ Seth of Overthinking Games
Once again we have special guest Seth from our friends over at the Overthinking Games Podcast to talk about the recently released Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC....
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PART 1: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (First Impressions & Gameplay Overview) w/ Seth of Overthinking Games
This week we have special guest Seth from our friends over at the Overthinking Games Podcast to talk about the recently released Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. ...
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The Falmer and the Dwemer [The Elder Scrolls]
Today we dive into the world of Elder Scrolls to answer the question of what happened to the Falmer and Dwemer, and how were they related? The history of the Elves in the Elder Scrolls is always a roller coaster, so join me on this journey whil...
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The Gith (Githyanki & Githzerai) [Dungeons & Dragons / Baldur's Gate 3]
This week we dive into the history of the Gith, and more specifically the Githyanki and Githzerai tribes. From their time spent enslaved to their newfound freedom and civil war, we have it all covered down to the finest detail. Who are these fu...
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Vault Tec Industries [Fallout]
Today, we take a leap back into the world of Fallout to talk about the reason that Fallout exists-- Vault Tec industries. Surely, a company who's sole reason for existing was to create fallout shelters to save people from a nuclear apocalypse w...
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Break Week May 2024 - Q&A / More Baldur's Gate
This week we take a bit of a break to answer some questions that listeners have sent in, and to talk about future content. Thank you for all of the support over the last year and a half of making this podcast, and I look forward to continuing t...
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The Far Zenith [Horizon: Forbidden West]
This week we dive into the Horizon universe to get to know the antagonists of Horizon: Forbidden West-- the Far Zenith. Who is this collective, where did they come from, and why are they so powerful? We explore that and more in this episode.
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Mind Flayers & The Illithid Empire [Baldur's Gate 3 / D&D]
This week we talk about the Illithid Race, more well known as Mind Flayers, to find out what makes them tick, and all of the minute details that separate them from octopuses. To cap it all off, we talk about the Illithid Empire, and why no one ...
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The Furon-Blisk Martian War [Destroy All Humans]
In this week's episode, we talk about the Martian War from Destroy All Humans between the Furon and the Blisk and the numerous consequences that came from it. I also rant like a madman about the intricacies of space travel and try to make sense...
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23:57
April Fools' Day [History]
In this episode we explore the mysterious origins and cultural significance of April Fools' Day, delving into various theories and historical practices associated with the holiday. We contrast these with modern-day pranks and how April Fools' D...
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27:44
What are Witchers, and how are they made? [The Witcher]
In this episode we explore the Witcher universe, from its origins in Andrzej Sapkowski's novels to its adaptations in games and on Netflix. We also delve into the history, etymology, and detailed lore of witchers, including their training, abil...
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55:50
Let's talk about Persona (w/ RivalxReviews)
Today I'm joined by RivalxReviews to talk about everything Persona. We go over everything from our favourite parts of the games, why we think that Persona 5 was such a popular entry for the series, and where we think the series will go with Per...
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1:02:23
Who is Withers? [Baldur's Gate 3]
Today we delve into the deep lore of our skeletal friend, Withers, from Baldur's Gate 3 to try to find out who he is and why he helps the party throughout the game. In doing so, we take a foray into the lore of the Dead Three, the main antagoni...
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Samus Aran [Metroid]
This week we explore the lore behind the stoic protagonist of the Metroid series, Samus Aran, to discover who she is, what drives her, and what her journey was before the events of the games. We go through the manga series, explore a few extra ...
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45:19
How GeoPharm Manufactured a Zombie Outbreak [Dead Island]
Have you ever wondered why it's always the seemingly benevolent pharmaceutical companies that are behind every zombie outbreak? Well, today we go over the events of the Dead Island games to find out why GeoPharm was responsible for this apocaly...
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The Blood War [Baldur's Gate 3 / Dungeons and Dragons]
Today we talk about the Blood War; something that comes up time and time again in Baldur's Gate 3, but something that there isn't a whole lot of information about in-game otherwise. In this episode, we go through the who/what/when/where/why of ...
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2023 in Review / Plans for 2024
This week's episode is all about why I'm taking a break for the remainder of December 2023, and how the show is going to come back on January 10th, 2024.In the meantime, you can listen to my guest spot on the Overthinking Games podcast ...
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Las Plagas [Resident Evil 4 & 5]
Deep in rural Spain, a cult named Los Illuminados was controlling villagers and turning them into monsters. The source of their power was a parasite that they called Las Plagas. Where did it come from, and what was so special about it that a cu...
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28:45
Death, Immortality and the Afterlife [Lord of the Rings]
Today we go over the concept of death and immortality, as well as explaining how the afterlife works in Lord of the Rings. If Elves are immortal, can they die? And if they do, what happens to them after that? Is there a heaven, or is there just...
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27:40
[HALLOWEEN SPECIAL] Nyarlathotep and the Cats of Ulthar by H.P. Lovecraft
In honour of the spooky season, I wanted to take some time to make a Halloween special and read a couple of my favourite short stories from H.P. Lovecraft that people might not know about. H.P. Lovecraft is most famous for his stories about Cth...
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Elisabet Sobeck, Ted Faro, and the Downfall of Civilization [Horizon: Zero Dawn/Forbidden West]
Today we explore new Horizons and soar into the world of Zero Dawn and Forbidden West to answer the question, who were the ones responsible for bringing about the apocalypse that led to the events of the game? We talk about Elisabet Sobeck and ...
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