Lorekeepers - A Worldbuilding Podcast

Where's the episode this week? Check out ep. 1! It may be different than you remember...———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

The Riven, creatures of a soulless make, were not always such. Legends tell, long ago, of a pact made with the residents of the deepest hells. But can such legends be trusted?Talking points: Saggy wet rice bags, breaking bad (intro records), clay souls, Ep. 432 - Firbolgs, diabolical scientists, gross gross green fire, amputated priesthood, bloodless laws, calf-hilts, BDSM-positivity, and the feels.Referenced EpisodesOberiska, spire of salvation: ep. 3the Avireal, the dream-legends of elves: ep. 15Age spells, the magic of generations: ep. 39———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Returning to a previously considered topic, this week we consider the spells woven by the loom of reality. What happens when the casting circle is the size of an entire city? A country?Talking points: wetland appreciation, foot-stabbing segues, co-ed thesis magicians, hungry artifacts, symphonic BLARPs, piggy souls, erudite elementals, philosophical nonsense, the new 9-5 soul-sucking job, Diglett-Pooh's best friend, and broombasReferenced EpisodesRoarark, city-state of excellence: ep. 8 & 9Magician's guilds, the craftsfolk of the Nineflow: ep. 12Primordium, the plane of anima: ep. 19Enchanters, the guild of seduction: ep. 30The Nine, protectors of the Nineflow: ep. 37———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Long ago the Do'Sumai tended to the heart of the world, deep beneath the surface. Now they are a scattered people, forming the dwarves, gnomes and halflings.You'd think that we would've thought about the implications of that before now, huh? Well, hey better late than never!Talking points: No doxxing plz, irongeneers, nominative shenanigans, survival by strictness, creepy souless dwarves, metal as hell, extreme crime punishing, sneaky goldskins, and Colossus the architect.Referenced Episodeslibrary tattoos and early hieromancy: ep. 6the enchanter enclave: ep. 30the early elves, birth of the vampiric nations: ep. 31———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Carter steps up to the table this week to serve a heaping helping of paladin. Join us as we discuss the Nine, our very own divine force of totally-not-ripping-off-the-Avengers!Talking points: 23rd minute clues, stipends, mediocre launch titles, Agent Cody Banks: Kingsman Reborn, Noblesse v. Mr. Robot, broody angel-chaining, delayed failure, less-than-ideal sword sheaths, and wondering whether the band will ever get back together.Referenced EpisodesAevum Quartus, the Shattered Years: ep. 24Strife-spire, the cause of millenia of conflict: ep. 25Tiirs, the Mute of terror: ep. 36———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

There are things that lurk in the bones of reality, underpinning us all. And their lord is fear incarnate.Talking points: The final(s) stretch, 1337 Yoga, Respecting the roll, hell vacations, bloodthirsty bureaucrats, failure to deliver your package to howling caverns, demonic food pyramids, hellish chess confusion, divine college screwed & remixed, six buildings per tenant, and poking beholders back in their be-holes.Referenced EpisodesGade, the first demigod: ep. 28Spans, the primal entrapment: ep. 34———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

If you ever wondered about the MacGuffins of the Halûmian cosmos, look no further than every child's favorite fairy-tale filler: Erebor Seeds!Talking points: Percy of Whiteface, Laryngitis and essays, crystal castes, chameleon magic, nobody expects the Halûmian Inquisition(!), Carter's Very Loud Leg Rubbing, tri-racial binds, gem shaming,Referenced EpisodesThe Ashcurse, the cataclysm that broke the world : ep. 1Oberiska, city of gnomes and angels: ep. 3Spellbooks, or writing with dust: ep. 6Roarark, the land of desires: ep. 8, 9Vampires, the soul-shattered: ep. 31———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

We launch 2019 with an absolute banger, a veritable cornucopia of ideas. Welcome to the realms of Spans.Talking points: Fake Christmas, orphanage burning, a cubit for giants, mountains forever, non-linear spacetime, the king is afraid of trees, the roads like currents, professional doubt, bermuda's hexagon, risky fire thieves, and deer gut alchemy.Referenced EpisodesPrimordium, the crucible of form : ep 19———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

It's here! It's finally here! Which is to say our first officially holiday-themed episode. Welcome to Bremann, the festival of lights!Talking points: Halloween fascists, gnome astronomy, moon-fusion, Hadrian's wall, visible nice lists, the devil rules the future, Frank's first (official) ramble, tree nuts and egg holsters, and month stuffing.Referenced EpisodesGade, the first demigod: ep 28———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Returning to our favorite roll table-y goodness, Carter picks a random country, and we decide on its capitol city! Tune in for all that urban goodness.Talking points: bloody burning tree-mas, fajitas, bad bad meteorology, sea lungs, current labyrinths, bathing techniques cont., angel pranks, kraken-dad, tide hand-waving, and sleeping giants.Referenced EpisodesRoarark, secret country of meritocracy: eps. 8 & 9Yamdallah, mecca of the dragonborn: ep. 16En'golin, the First mecca of the distant Maker: ep. 20———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

In a much-needed episode we (finally) talk about everyone's favorite blood-sucking monster... vampires!Talking points: F**k dad's treehouse, relic memory, human cows, blood magic is best magic, gnomes and vampires: not so different(?), moisture farming for mana, Koko is sad (and dead), blood relatives: literally, dwarf-love-shame and ecclesiarchy.Referenced EpisodesThe Shrouded Empire, the first "nation": ep. 2Oberiska, Sudar's salvation: ep. 3Roarark, secret country of meritocracy: eps. 8 & 9The Avireal, the fate of dead elves: ep. 15———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

This week we take the knights of yore and give 'em the ol' Lorekeepers twist... until they're not knights at all.Talking points: college avoidance, blue magic, Eisenhorn's draconian tactics, voluntary geas, dieting cons, JK Simmons regrets, moral (dis)enchantment, magicians staying to the back, and vampire-empress-spirit-leaders.Referenced EpisodesMagical writing systems: ep. 6Cantrips and magician trade schools: ep. 12The Avireal, the fate of dead elves: ep. 15The Ratcatchers, a monster-hunting guild: ep. 23Aevum Tertius, the Age of Destinies: ep. 24Significance of elven naming: ep. 26———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Halloween comes late this year: what happens after death in Halûme? Well, it depends...Talking points: burned cheesecloth, sacred flames, selective miracles, soul(e)-vaulting, gaudy dwarven cement, DDD–Dragons Don't Die, forehead scale ball pits, and mind-soul metaphysicsReferenced EpisodesThe Drakenfall, the corrupting of chromatic dragons: ep. 2Roarark, city-state of excellence: eps. 8 & 9The Avireal, the fate of dead elves: ep. 15Yamdallah, mecca of dragonborn: ep. 16———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Back to the god mill, but this time with a twist! Whatever we roll, it’s going to be a demi-god... Wonder who gets the cut? Take a listen!Talking points: Thanksgiving antics, feast days, yearly calendar, magic combos and nineflow counterparts, mythological hanky-panky, inverted joy, lazy synonyms, lazier Mutes, deity replacement program, and angel grad programs.———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Ever the fans of randomness, this week we roll a die and construct a guild!Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Carter likes elves. We know this. But can he see why they have a bunch of names?This week we get into naming, especially around the elves. Curious?Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers–––Gendered Nouns (examples)Human: man, womanElf: elfan, elvaDwarf: dwar, dwenHalfling: hale, hinGnome: gnam, gnimDragonborn: drar, dru

Aevum Quartus is infamous as an age of conflict. But how did it get there? This week we investigate the ninth spire and why it alone is responsible for an aeon of strife. Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We recently added new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Yes, we've mentioned myriad times, but finally, finally we discuss... Aevum Quartus! For the first time we thoughtfully flesh out what actually happened during the Shattered Years, and how it will change the face of the world to come.Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We recently added new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

This week we take a break from gods and eternity to peek into the lives of just a handful of folks. After all, it's hard living in a world of monsters! How does one deal with monsters anyways..?Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We recently added new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

This week we go way over our own heads, straight into the divine realms of the Etherium! Things are pretty beautiful up here...Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

You've heard the name "Whispers of the Nameless" here and there over the past few episodes, but who are they? What do they seek? And what other secret societies dominate the invisible landscape? Listen and we'll tell you all about them. Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week we explore another Mecca–what will we uncover? Are miracles real, or is it just faith? How does archaeology inform the church? And why can no god touch this place? Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week we attempt to clarify what should be the prime, “rudimentary” question: where does all this stuff come from? Confused? So are we! Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast @gmail.com Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepe rs

On this week's episode we return to the spinning god-o-'matic and come back with... fortune? What kind of fortune? And why is Ysengrin the choice god for surfer dudes? Listen to find out! Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

Plasma rifles, magic flying cars, and hackers! In a fit of inspiration, this week we do our best to integrate our favorite aspects of cyberpunk aesthetic into Halûme. Curious to know what that looks like? So are we! Mentioned in this episode: How would YOU build an arcane engine? Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay r/Worldbuilding Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week on Lorekeepers we investigate Yamdallah, the Fourth Mecca. Curious about the other holy sites? Check out our map of Everast and Ten'atlo'hi! Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We add new articles every week! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

In between the real world and the land of dreams, empaths reach deeply into the tidepools and taste the a different world. Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We add new articles every week! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

In Illuvium, even the light eschews reason. Beyond the Materium, there are two realms, inextricably linked; one a mirror to the real, the other a shadow of that mirror. This wek, we submerge ourselves in the hyperflorescence of the strange and discover how the fey busy themselves over their long millennia. Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We add new articles every week! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

Welcome to the dark. In Halûme, there are two planes, inextricably linked; one a mirror to the real, the other a shadow of that mirror. This week, we peer deep into that shadow to see what rises to meet us. Aetherborn (of Magic: the Gathering) The City of Ember The Night Land Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We add new articles every week! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

What the what, a new episode? But it's only been a week! Well, we're proud to introduce you to our new schedule: Lorekeepers is going weekly! This week the two of us explore an oft-overlooked consequence of a D&D-inspired world: cantrips! How do tiny spells like "move earth," "shape water," and "guidance" shape society? We dive into it this week! Check out the aforementioned reddit post about cantrips here! (thanks to Dracomortua) Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We add new articles every week! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week we explore another god's domain by picking one out of a hat at random. What do they have to do with the Ashcurse? Why do druids pay so much attention to them? And what is it like to be cut off from the other gods? Find out this week on Lorekeepers! Want to learn more about Halûme? Visit the world here! or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". There's lots to dig into already, with plenty more to come! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

In the realms of Halûme the arts are so powerful that they can be wielded to charm the very soul. How is that possible? Who wields that power? And who is the Humble Bard? Listen for all these answers and more this week on the Lorekeepers! Want to learn more about Halûme? Visit the world here! or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". There's lots to dig into already, with plenty more to come! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

Coryn was a visionary who founded an incredible country, but what happens when the beloved leader dies? This week, Carter and Frank investigate the shaded latter years of Roarark's history as it nears the center of Aevum Quintus. Want to learn more about Halûme? Visit the world here! or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". There's lots to dig into already, with plenty more to come! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week Carter takes the wheel as we discover the country of Roarark together. Who is Coryn Aliker, and what is it like to live there? And at what cost does utopia come? Want to learn more about Halûme? We're very excited to say that the WorldAnvil site is now LIVE! You can visit it here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". There's lots to dig into already, with plenty more to come! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week on Lorekeepers we roll the ol' bones and randomly decide on a god to explore. Who is Exaban? How do they interact with their followers? And what makes them a big big nerd? Thanks for listening this week. We'll be back with another dive into Halûme. Until then, there are always more stories to tell! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week the lorekeepers turn their focus towards the written word. How literate is the average folk? What is a library like? Is information shared freely or guarded jealously? We dive into these questions and more. By the time this is uploaded you may have noticed that we've changed the Lorekeepers artwork slightly. Let us know what you think of it! And finally, we are currently focused on getting our site up and running, and we'll let you know the moment that it's live. Until then, there are always more stories to tell! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week's episode is all about elves: high elves, aquatic elves, sanguine elves, tough elves, sissy elves, elves who climb on rocks... we explore the depth of their histories and settle our focus on the anchor point of Aevum Quintus. Carter drops some mad worldbuilding in the latter half, so if you've got questions about where slyph (half-elves) come into the picture, he'll tell you all about it. Speaking of, all credit to the musical scoring goes to Josh Silker, who also wrote Land of Heroes our opening song. We've gotten some questions about the WorldAnvil website, and we are happy to tell you that it is on its way! There is a substantial amount of content to migrate from a thousand different hastily-scribbled notes, so it will be a little while yet before we will be ready to release. Until then, there are always more stories to tell! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

This week we take a break from the histories and dive into a rundown on the nature of magic. Talking points: the Abstracts, glossolails, weavers, conductors and binders, divine progeny, and the Tongue of Creation. We hope that this episode helps illuminate (or doubly confuse) you about the nature of Magic in Hâlume. We also wanted to let you know we're in the process of migrating the lore to WorldAnvil, where it can be viewed by all. We'll announce it in the coming weeks. Until then, enjoy! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

As we reach the end of Aevum Secunda, two figures and a strange city rise to prominence, changing the future forever. But who are they? With our third installment in our exploration of the Time Between Thought, we take one last look at the barren wastes of Sudar before it changes irrevocably. As always, Enjoy! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

There is no question that the Ashcurse defined history's path forever. But what about the poor souls living directly in its wake? We've got a double focus this week as we explore the tenuous relationship between elves and humans, then investigate the troubles caused by dragons. Things do not go like anyone would hope. So enjoy! What you hear may surprise you. Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected] Website: thelorekeepers.com Twitter: @thelorekeepers

Welcome to Halûme! On this our maiden episode, we dive into the events that began it all–the Ashcurse, a terrible event that brought both gods and mortals to their knees. Whether you're looking for a new fiction to escape into, inspiration for your own worldbuilding, or perhaps you've got some ideas to offer, we say welcome! Momentous things are happening. ———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected]: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

We are not heroes, nor are we villains. But we can tell you their stories.We are the Lorekeepers.Welcome newcomer! If you’re reading this, congratulations on finding the podcast description! Each episode we place references to past (or in this case, future) episodes. Not sure where to go from here? Pick one and see where it takes you!———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Highlighted Aevums (eras) of HalûmeThe Drakenfall, storm of dragons (Aevum Secunda): S1.2The Ratcatchers, monster hunters for hire (Aevum Tertius): S1.23The Shattered Years, an eon of war (Aevum Quartus): S1.24Bremann, the festival of lights (Aevum Quintus): S1.33Gods and DevilsExaban the battle-lord: S1.7Najani, lifter of the Aspects: S1.11Ysengrin, touchless heir of fortune: S1.18Gade, regent of joys unending: S1.28Tiirs the marrow-king: S1.36Other classicsHedge-schools and library tattoos: S1.6Roarark the apex-city: S1.8The shadows of Orconis, the light of Illuvium: S1.13 & S1.14Fate of the deceased: S1.29Spans, apocrypha of fieldfolk: S1.34The Nine, defenders of the Nineflow: S1.37Early dwarves, children of alloy: S1.38———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World"! Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: [email protected]: @thelorekeepers