57: Bretonnian History Part 3 | Warhammer Old World Lore
Following on from the unification of Bretonnia by Gilles and his road men, we look at their eventual aging and death as they become legends. Gilles’ son Louis the Rash codifies the Code of Chivalry and we look at the creation of modern-day Bretonnia because of it… mostly turf wars, questing and problems with orcs. We join the Bretonnians on their crusade to free the old world from the forces of Sultan Jaffar (yes, we know) and follow them into Araby proper. We explore the key battles of the crusade and look at the sultan's increasingly chaos allied forces. The Bretonnians eventually return home leaving the ongoing crusade to the forces of the Old World and we close out with the Night of the Restless Dead, which is nice.PatreonMerchandiseQuartermasterListen Ad-FreeSHOW IMAGES:Map of the Old World & Southern RealmsMap of EstaliaMap of Araby
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56: Bretonnian History Part 2 | Warhammer Old World Lore
The time has arrived to look at the most famous Bretonnian of all time, Gilles Le Breton. From his “humble” beginnings as a dragon slayer he quickly forms a crusading army to free the lands of bretonnia from the Greenskins (though the Norscans, Beastmen and Undead make an appearance).. With their first victory banked we follow his ultimate road trip around the dukedoms, freeing each in turn and expanding the Grall Companions each blessed by the Lady of the Lake. We look at the various deeds of each companion and the lengths Bretonnian history goes to to ensure that the companions' armies are never really mentioned. We discuss the Lady’s comprehensive powers of disguise and the true horror unleashed by Fredemund the Falconer. PatreonMerchandiseQuartermasterListen Ad-FreeSHOW IMAGES:The Twelve Battles of Gilles le BretonThe Duel
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55: Bretonnian History Part 1 | Warhammer Old World Lore
We cast our eyes back to the prehistory of Bretonnia and look at the exodus from the Southlands that led to the land's population and the challenges they faced there… mostly in shades of green. We take a sharp turn and talk about the Reman Empire for the first time and its influence and reason for creation. We then take a further step into the past to the fabled city of Tylos, detailing its rise as an agricultural centre, its friendly trade relations with a wandering Dwarf clan, and its fall through cultural arrogance or perhaps a malign influence from another reality. Ultimately Dhar blows the socks off the lads with a long kept revelation. Show notesPatreonChunks of DharMerchandiseQuartermasterListen Ad-Free
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54: Intro to Bretonnian Society | Warhammer Old World Lore
We continue our cultural introduction to Bretonnia with a view of their relations with other human nations and the Wood Elves of Athel Loren. We then turn to the seas to look at their naval power, ports and their claim to be the greatest sailors in the Old World. Feudal Hierarchy of Bretonnia from the noble ranks of knights to the role (and miserable lot) of Bretonnian serfs. We close out the episode with a dive into the sumptuary laws that the Nobles use to control the serfs and the roles and traditions that protect/oppress the noble women of the land. On balance, not a great place to live…Show notesPatreonChunks of DharMerchandiseQuartermasterListen Ad-Free
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”We're Still Nuts!” | A Mental Health Awareness Week Special 2025
In this episode, we take another short break from the lore of the Fated Place and instead deal with our own trials and tribulations by exposing our mental gribblies and the gribblies of some of our dear friends. To celebrate this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme, we're discussing all things community, the people the prop us up and the groups that encourage us to share and move forward when our will to do so wanes. If you are struggling with any sort of mental health issue, just know you are not alone. We and millions like us are in exactly the same boat and there is always someone you can talk to. To start with, you can join the Miniature's Apothecaries:Miniature's Apothecaries DiscordFor more info on Mental Health Awareness, see the following links:Mental Health Foundation UKRethink Mental Illness UKMental Health EuropeNation Alliance of Mental Illness USAMental Health AmericaCanadian Mental Health AssociationGovernment of CanadaWorldwide Mental Health FoundationIf you don't see an organisation in this list that operates in your area, just google 'mental health awareness week' and you'll find some local organisations that can help. Be safe people, much love,Dar, Cral & Ben x
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