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
48 episodes
The Full Story of Berserk (to date) [Berserk]
In this week's episode we delve into the story of Berserk, the hit Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura. Using the deluxe edition volume 14, we go through the story beat by beat until the current date, catching us up o...
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Selûne & Shar, Goddesses of the Moon [D&D / Baldur's Gate 3]
This week we huddle around the campfire and look up at the moon in hopes of answering who are the twin goddesses of the moon, Selûne and Shar? We dive deep into sources everywhere from 3rd edition onward to answer the who, what, when, where, an...
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A Reading of "The Colour out of Space" by H.P. Lovecraft [Halloween Special]
This week we are back with a dramatic reading of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Colour out of Space", continuing the podcast tradition of doing something spooky for Halloween. So sit back, relax, and listen to one of my favourite horror stories in its e...
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The Weyland-Yutani Corporation [Alien]
This week we take a look into the mega-corporation that seems to have its hands in everything that Ellen Ripley does-- the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. Just what is "the company" and how did they get to where they are? We answer all of these que...
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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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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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52:12
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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57:16
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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37:49
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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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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