Rogal Dorn Primarch of the Imperial Fists

[@brazen187]

Well blow me away bortdermort that by far is one of the greatest lore vids i have heard i cant wait for the second installment each vid seems to out to the last by a country mile dont stop doing this great stuff

[@Baldermort]

Thanks Brazen, but don't build up too much expectation! I can only try my best. I don;t want to let anyone down. :(

[@brazen187]

@@Baldermort what your doing baldermort is art and art is subjective your stuff is really quite great as Ive said before your passion is great and comes through in all you do

[@Baldermort]

brazen187 as always, you are unfailing kind. A Dumbledore quote comes to mind. :). Thank you.

[@jcdenton6864]

@@Baldermort I gotta say your videos are ultra brilliant and as if I'm part of the story as you read. Question, will you do a video on Roboute Guilliman? I checked your catalog and I don't see one, hopefully I just missed it!

[@drexciya8083]

Magnum opus.

[@DavidELD]

"Once upon a time. I... Was me..."

[@tangol8170]

No....

[@kingnothing8570]

@@tangol8170 yesssss

[@IdontKnow-nm8bz]

@@kingnothing8570 No...

[@IdontKnow-nm8bz]

@@christopherwhitman6757 no...

[@SIyMarbo]

This is, true..

[@ravenseeker8267]

-Hears the voice - Realizes that it isn't some clip from someone else - Instant Sub

[@trashynecromancer1155]

i had never read much into Rogal Dorn but hearing "The Longest Second" about Rogal's pain, confusion, and anger when he heard Horus turned traitor almost made me fucking cry

[@ChibiViolin]

My God man.. where the hell have you been hiding? 😂

[@Baldermort]

Only started a few months ago. KZbin doesn't like new channels- so I've been buried about twenty scroll-downs on most lists. LOl. Thanks for watching, brother. :)

[@3v3rhard]

@@Baldermort we are finding you, a shimmering in the darkness of KZbin.

[@blackheartzerotheundergrou3225]

He's like if Optimus Prime if he was a wisened old storyteller. I love it!

[@kealunleday3948]

I rocked my son to sleep to this saga for two weeks he asked me did rogals daddy love him like you love me? I shed an iron tear

[@Jamhael1]

You now know what Guilliman felt after being asked if the Emperor loves us.

[@jimvenanzio6561]

@@Jamhael1 a terrible moment of terrible clarity. The Emperor thought of them as tools, not as his children. Any parent would quietly defer the question to another day, another year, another decade. All that their own children may learn of this on their own and a much direct way. it is a lesson they can and should learn with the correct framework.

[@ravenstrategist1325]

@@jimvenanzio6561 He did love them. However after 10000 years of unthinkable torment not much of the man he was remains.

[@miguelbatacan]

Wont Lie, I shed a Man Tear reading this.

[@Zyllo5164]

@@ravenstrategist1325 The Emperor never loved his sons even during the great crusade. They were nothing more than means to an end.

[@mpalfadel2008]

Jesus, That’s one hell of a voice I think you have single-handedly wiped out all the other Warhammer 40 K KZbinrs well done you’ve raised it to a new level

[@Baldermort]

We're just light entertainment for newbs here on the guides. Its a community effort really. Gotta start somewhere and some of the other sites are a bit 'intense' I thought. Just trying to get people into the setting so they like their models a bit more really. Its such a good community if done right. I just thought it might help newer players. Thanks for listening. :)

[@mpalfadel2008]

Thanks for your efforts Well done

[@BTArnold100]

@@Baldermort You give yourself too little credit. This is truly the Emperor's work. A purity seal for you, brother.

[@kompav5621]

@@BTArnold100 Aye, I agree. FAR too modest; he embodies the very quality of the subject matter he represents.

[@TKUltra971]

Warhammer 40k youtubers I love and respect Baltermort + Aborderprince + Oculus Imperia = Script writers, story tellers with excellent voices Ludtin09 = facts no nonsense lore discussions, excellent debate material Arch Warhammer = a jaded cynical inquisitor who tells stories and gives 4th wall breaking opinions. I love every single one of you guys. Thanks for bringing life into 40k for from fans to fans. !

[@aloser8703]

I just love the idea of dorn and the khan at terra. Dorn, stoic, all alone. The khan swearing at him that he is not alone.

[@I_am-lost.]

Reminds me of a scene from transformers 2

[@Mikza90]

The best offence is a good defence.

[@cgavin1]

.. and when that fails .. you just simply 'refuse' to lose. The Fists are a blunt instrument, no doubt, but there's nobody else you want at your back when the shi.. hits the fan.

[@FGS-yk3vc]

*starts building a fort while demon Magnus wrecks the throne room*

[@PaiSAMSEN]

*I'm fortifying this position*

[@joshuabutherus2489]

The best defense is an overwhelming offense

[@Tenems941]

I am fortifying this comment, the best defense is a good defense

[@lordcrabby197]

This is the saddest story. Rogal was an amazing primarch. And even though he finally held terra from the traitor forces... the end result... was his deepest sadness. Even after everything he did... his dream died on that day. :(

[@Baldermort]

Heart rending isn't it? Poor Rogal. :( Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@mako2350]

The sadist was Magnus....

[@kealunleday3948]

For all his stoicism, hardness, and dutifulness he showed pure humanity, pain, and loss with the end of horus sanguinius the emperor and his dream

[@mako2350]

@@kealunleday3948 As as Blood Angels player and a Sanguinius fan boy, when he died I actually got sad when reading the HH. years ago in another art book GW did. Humanity lost the best of itself when he died...

[@Sara3346]

@@mako2350 Magnus was no sadist :-( !

[@ryanquist9978]

When this video series released, I was but a casual observer of the lore and hobby. When I finished the third part, I was definitively a full on fan of warhammer 40k and still love it to this day. Thank you for this gift, Baldemort. May your bald head shine the emperors light on all who invoke his name.

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Qardo]

Can we take a moment to find how cute that Dorn sleeps with a blankie from his adoptive grandfather. In turn, if the blankie still exists. Dorn is still alive!

[@antwan1357]

dude seriously i cant find words to express my appreciation for this person's ability to narrate.

[@Baldermort]

You just did, brotehr Antwan, you just did. :)

[@antwan1357]

Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer Flabbergasted

[@Tinkering4Time]

It appears that I did not give Rogal Dorn enough credit as a character. Well done in fleshing him out, or so I say a year and change after you have done your work, Baldermort.

[@nightside100]

I got to the ending of this and couldn't help but look over to my boy's in blue, and think, "I might need to redo that paint job actually. maybe something more yellow." XD

[@Baldermort]

dee w - paint the Fists Crimson. (But ultras are cool too).

[@nightside100]

@@Baldermort They are, and that's my problem really. I like all the factions the game has. I would probably buy a little of all of them if GW wasn't asking for both of my kidneys for it. XD

[@Baldermort]

dee w fair. But, honestly, it’s probably better to have one or two armies with all the muggins and toys than a smattering of a half dozen. Or more. Soooo much grey in my collection and no forgeworld or the big toys. :(. Stick with ultras for the time being. They are very cool indeed. If I hit on them in other videos, don’t worry, it’s all ‘in character’.. I’ll level the scales. Each video is just for that faction or mere entertainment. Ultras, I sincerely hope, will shine bright when I get to them. :).

[@chrisangus7078]

Always thougth the 7th word cool but back in the 80s painting yellow was nightmare so settled for the Frist. Now I have a small yellow faction the hammers of Dorn.

[@thewitchdoctors749]

*looks over at my salamanders* the fists are alright but nothing rivals the imperium most dedicated protecters

[@TheClord123]

My God, why hasn't GW earmarked you for an audio book role yet? Happily Subbed

[@ChillAssTurtle]

Truuuuuuuuuue

[@garysuarez9614]

No kidding! This guy could make boiled celery sound like an epic meal for royalty.

[@iona2225]

Gary Suarez People actually boil celery or is this a joke? The only redeeming quality of celery is the crunch, why, oh dear Emperor why, would someone boil that away?

[@WalknTalknStevnHawkn]

@@iona2225 people put celery in soup...

[@Mystickrage]

@@WalknTalknStevnHawkn but if your celery when you first get your bowl of soup is soggy then you fucked up cause its to not be mushy its to hold its crunch

[@brothergrimaldus3836]

Wonderful tribute to father....

[@Baldermort]

Wow. Grimaldus himself! Thank you for gracing the site! :)

[@keineangabe1804]

*I am fortifying this comment! That will be all.*

[@chalzen1012]

Reinforcements have arrived

[@andrewames7567]

Fortification starting

[@abandonall]

Additional fists, just in from the warp, have arrived for fortify this fortification.

[@larsmatson9088]

Fortification complete. Moving to the next location

[@nathanbrown8196]

... Acceptable...

[@GeorgePryor3]

As an outsider to the 40 K universe... I have to formulate My insight that you are a truly gifted narrator who’s adept for storytelling is one of the best and most effective I’ve ever experienced (coming from an anthropologist witnessing multitudes of cultures recite their stories)...You always find a way to bring an original perspective taking us down unexpected narrative pathways as you simply yes eloquently speak of the Warhammer universe as we walk through it with you. Your perceptions of this galaxy whose menagerie of complicated yet intriguing habitants make The ‘grim darkness’ feel palpable. Yet such a unique facet it’s not what put you on a different level of other Warhammer narrators, it’s The fact that you’re narrative monologues are NEVER formulaic nor predictable nor a simple recitation pre-written Lore! You my man, are gifted. The natural predispositions of your voice and cadence emanated through the aperture of a passion for the grim dark.... has manifested a pure intuitive genius for your craft!

[@zachthompson9976]

Well said! At least the few words I actually understood were lol. You talk fancy my friend lol. Baldermort is indeed an incredibly gifted story teller. To be such a good writer AND narrator both!! It's hard to even comprehend such talent. Thank you baldermort!! 🙏

[@bjorn3568]

My guy, these scripts are so well-written and spoken so passionately. If this is not a labor of love, then I don't know what is.

[@Baldermort]

I am a colossal warhammer fan. I never know more than any old hand, but I do hope my efforts are just a bit more easy to consume than some others. :) Thank you for taking the time out to comment and to listen. :) :)

[@1994fishboy]

Baldermort is 100% the best 40k lore channel out there. So unique in his approach and so thorough in his details.

[@soulsmoke01]

Agreed! Emporer protects!

[@alexureste832]

I’ve never liked dorn but this has changed my mind. I miss him and wish him and the angel would return and turn the tide of war.

[@mk45gunnr25]

Someone get this man a job narrating books. Christ man this is my second time listening and the first time almost shattered my heart.

[@akumaking1]

The Magic Pain glove has spoken

[@Legitpenguins99]

"Magic pain glove, i am lost on this heretical ship. What should i do?" *Hand falls off "Your services are no longer required"

[@KarlRockSme]

It was not kek but CRINGE, Father

[@AIpharius]

@@KarlRockSme *R O G A L W H A T H A V E Y O U D O N E*

[@proudsaiyanprince2651]

Your services are no longer required. 😆

[@davedogge2280]

Someone call up Chapter Master Valrak ... Christmas 2019 has come early for him..

[@daviddickson412]

Comment fortified.

[@riddcowler8547]

Far better storyteller than most so called professional narrators...someone needs to sign him up immediately! Thoroughly enjoyed this and looking forward to more! A most sincere Thank You.

[@veteransgttiberius3807]

Just found this channel recently and oh my God Emperor! this was beautiful! Why isn't this man's channel being blown up throughout the community! Thank you for covering my favorite Primarch!

[@Baldermort]

Thank you brother. Alas, few like to click on new sites it seems. Its hard work getting anyone to look. OH well. :) Thank you for the praise and I hope you enjoy some of my other bits and pieces. :)

[@Birb_of_Judge]

Well the channel is growing much faster now.

[@miguelbatacan]

BY ROGALS BLOOD! This entire three part series Had me in Man Tears! Wish I could listen to this as one LONG Recording alone in the dark to feel every second of this narration. Love THIS SO MUCH!

[@10thCompanyCaptain]

This is fantastic when voiced like this. Your voice is perfect for this kind of lore.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@magnetman1442]

I am a huge imperial fists fan and just hearing you tell the stories of dorn and his legion is a bitter sweet story

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

I can't even count how many times I watched this trilogy. So stunning and beautiful 👍

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Afrafasti]

I find myself back here once again good sir Baldermort. I have had myself what I would call the longest second of my life, and that was seeing my dad in the hospital, hearing there was no brain activity and no chance of recovery save for a miracle. No miracle came, and it was seven days before my birthday. I miss him every day. I keep coming back to 40k, and your videos, because it contains stories of struggling against insurmountable odds without hope. I really resonate with that. I've left comments on a few of your videos, and I will continue to do so, but I want to thank you for being the catalyst that got me into the lore. Strange as it is, it's been those stories of perseverance that helped me step up and do what needed to be done in the days following his passing. It wasn't easy, but falling apart wasnt an option. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the 40k books. And oddly enough, I have enjoyed Rogal Dorne, and Sigismund. I have a fascination with Viking mythology, and have a few trinkets with runes on them (rule of cool). One ring has the inscription "May you not lack in strength". It was a surreal moment when I read The Solar War and read Sigismund say before a battle "May my strength be equal to this moment." I read that page the day of my dad's passing, before I went to bed in the morning after night shift. You may never read this, but I hope you know that you have brought me stories that I have found important lessons in. I'll leave you with the final words I gave my father before saying goodbye "It was enough." You've brought me stories, and made videos with such passion and zeal, and it has made a difference in my life. Thank you good sir Baldermort.

[@Baldermort]

Dear brother Afrafasti, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My own father passed away only months ago. I understand the gapping it hole it leaves. But, of course, I am older. So it was less of a shock for me. Take each day as it comes brother. Be proud of who you are and act with self respect. Your father would be proud of how you are taking this and turning it to something positive. You honour him. Be well brother. Take time gif yourself. And remember always, he would want you ti be happy. So take life by the scruff of the neck. And live the heck out of it. Respect. Your faithful servant. Baldermort.

[@adeptuscole4675]

You and wolf lord rho should do voice acting with alfabusa he'd love you guys.

[@bobbaganooch2843]

Glad this collaboration came to fruition.

[@akumaking1]

@@bobbaganooch2843 when/how?

[@bobbaganooch2843]

@@akumaking1 the Death Korp of Krieg episode Balde did. They were all in it and then some

[@robmorris87]

Can't belive ive its taken me so long since i subscribed to get to the Rogal Dorn installment. Im one of the players from decades past (1997-2003) who as a youngster never knew the lore, but loved 40k never the less. Thank you, my son knows the lore before he knows the basic rules. Hes just assembled and primed the first of his blood angels..... Between Baldermort and Vox, I dont think Lemartes him self could have stired up such passion. 👏

[@lordzetsumei]

You made me truly feel the pain of Dorn at that moment. I remember reading that book and knowing that it must have been painful but you sir, have shown that it was truly soul wrenching

[@christiansmith9306]

1988....I saw blue and red.....in 88 i saw the crimson fist. In 88 I was a fan. Still am. And now in my later years do I very much enjoy hearing your voice talk about the lore of the game and characters I have come to love over these many years. Ave Imperator

[@daverage4729]

Never thought I would feel such empathy For Ol Rogally Don-Don. Great stuff!!!

[@Aar0nMiami]

Love the explanation of xenophobia stemming from Eldar betrayal of humans during the age of strife. I had always guessed it was they who helped humankind during the cybernetic Revolt, but this was great to learn also

[@joakimborg5076]

This is just. Terrible and beautiful, i keep coming back to your videos about Rogal. This made Rogal one of my favorite primarcs, second only to Magnus. Thank you again ❤

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hervisdaubeny2591]

"No." -Rogal Dorn

[@judgedread5835]

Yes.

[@sakirabbit900]

Your voice is perfect for this narration. A beautiful dramatic retelling of Rogal Dorn's story!

[@scarafereastra]

Your efforts in making these have not been in vain, thank you very much, this enriches my life !

[@isaiahtomoana1101]

Never have I looked upon the Hersey like this...with such desperation...such dispair and sorrow...and through the eyes of dorn it is magnified 1000 times over...and it's amazing I think we can all admit that baldermort is the best lore master in all of 40k lore masters

[@iljacepelov3561]

Here I am listened to almost all the videos from you. Never played tabletop. Only Darktide. Got interested in setting by Luetin, but fell in love with these lore videos. It’s like watching a movie on my way to work or before going to sleep. Thank you very much.

[@Diarmuhnd]

Thanks for the entertainment and the 40K lore. I know 'almost' all of this already, but its fun listening to a 'new' voice spreading knowledge. *Since its only a matter of time before the Imperium's Inquisition silences Baldermort for heresy.* :)

[@Baldermort]

LOL. OH, I don't claim to be heavyweight, like some are. I mean, if people know the lore, why would they go to a guide? Light entertainment and a guide for the newbies. Thanks for listening. :)

[@Diarmuhnd]

@@Baldermort Some of your vids are NOT light entertainment. :) You throw so much emotion into them you give them life. That's why the Inquisition will hunt you, you will shine in the warp itself with enough followers.

[@ramenoodle7853]

Damn this one of the best tellings of this story ive heard! Mad props

[@jaeden.b362]

I didn't know of this great man till about 7 mouths ago, for the dear life of me I dont know how I didn't find him earlier, your a being hidden from the masses, but once found the allegiance sworn to you is higher than any KZbinr todate

[@CaptainTittus]

before I even get this started I just want to say, Rogal Dorn is the baby dady the one and only, my giant golden santa. the pain glove just speaks to me

[@thil2894]

That is true. He is Adornable. Ha ha ha.

[@xray538]

OK, this is some of the best voice acting I’ve ever heard. Well done liked subscribed instant fan

[@Afrafasti]

Always find myself coming back to my very first video of yours that I came across Brother Baldermort. Astonishing how much can take place in a few short years. Time will tell for me how much I gain from those years, but you and your channel both have had a meteoric rise that still has that same essence that so captivated me with this video. It cannot be stated enough how impeccable the quality of your work has always had, and I always find myself eager to find a new video to watch on your channel.

[@TheKnowledgeispower2]

So great! This is my first dive into 40K lore and your content is amazing. Thank you for your integrity and work’

[@LazerTrout]

I will watch this video, but I gotta say this, even tho this is older video: Star wars was my escape from my childhood. I loved it. But now I realize, it truly was the depth of it, that I loved. That with my own drawing, stories, fond memories... Escapism, sometimes yes. But to me, these sorts of fiction teaches us more about ourselves. What our own minds are capable of. The depth and weight of it all, makes it all seem so real. Saying I am immersed is an understatement. After 20 years, I am finally letting go of star wars. Not the legends, but I am sad to see people who don't love the franchise have the reigns. BUT... My friend - my chosen brother - introduced me into warhammer 40k, almost a year ago. I have been doing some healing, but it is a delight. Truly. Nothing can replace those good memories of star wars from my bleak childhood, but the craving I have for this new universe, this lore, the depth... It inspires me to think, to feel, to consider, to UNDERSTAND... To create! And your stories, the way you write, helps me immerse. I step through a portal of imagination, and enter a new universe of endless stories, possibilities, both written and the ones that exist on the background. When a world is so in-depth and alive.. It is possible for us to indulge in our own creativity (within the rules of this universe) and imagine stories of our own. To me, this and star wars, have been the only universes I have been able to "exist within" or "be part of". Create stories of my own. Not many medias can inspire like this... Inspire to be part of. To learn... To create. Thank you. (And apologies for bad grammar. English is not my first language and it's 1 AM in my country)

[@khairallahdh]

Your voice makes this practically warhammer ASMR. Iv never felt so relaxed listening to a story about betrayal and anguish.

[@Baldermort]

Relaxation is the goal! ;)

[@BozE-Claire]

dude. you are officially my favourite 40k lore channel right now. the voice is perfect, the dramatic accounts before hitting the lore smacks me into my seat and i canot stop watching. you've hit something great. keep it up baldemort!

[@Lucy7X7]

I’m obsessed with your channel. I just discovered it. Thanks for all the awesome content.

[@davidcilia1927]

I only just discovered your channel this week from a post in a 40k Facebook group but I have to say your are now my favourite loremaster by an Imperial mile! I sat and listend to the whole 3 part Rogal Dorn series last night whilst working on some digital 3d projects and it blew me away. I've been playing 40k since the first edition but I've never heard anyone give the lore such gravitas as your tellings!! Well done that man!!!!

[@Baldermort]

David Cilia thank you, brother. I really appreciate that. I thought it my best work. Ok, the sound wasn’t great and had improved by miles. But I was proud of it. But I am just a starter channel. I never claim to know any more than anyone who has ‘been around the block.’ That you enjoyed it and are another ‘Rogue Trader’ - the honour is mine. :). Thank you for listening and then taking the time to comment. It means the world. :).

[@whitlocktherevanchist5236]

As a 40k fan who is also a very serious fan of the star wars extended universe, I appreciate your respectful mention of it in a way that makes the true depths of its lore second only to 40k. I have a personal library of all of the old extended universe legends novels of star wars and its new Canon as well. Right next to it I am working on collecting as many 40k novels as I can as well. There are a lot of people out there who aren't aware of the depth of star wars passed the content that exists on screen in movies and series. A lot of them would even call themselves huge fans without ever knowing the true depth of how much is really there surrounding the movies they've seen. It truly is one of the largest and my personal favorite fictional universe there is. That said, what you said is right and it is second to 40k and has a long way to go to catch up. I must thank channels like baldimort for playing a role in pulling me into this universe. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to read them all but I have been on my journey for a while now and it truly is incredible

[@Victoriabay8]

This might be an older video but ur videos are the reason I became a Warhammer 40k fan you gave these stories volume u gave these stories a better voice the gw could ever give thanks my man your really awesome 🤌

[@fraserweir2024]

As someone who has just "discovered" the joys of Warhammer 40k, thanks to a friend who absorbs lore like I absorb oxygen, this is the kind of video that fuels my need for more info. This is amazing. Please do audiobooks!!!

[@LMR041082]

Still love this. Re listening. The longest second for me was a thing that has stuck with me for years, the idea of how you expressed trauma. A elegant expression and something I want to find a way to use to spread the power of that expression. Hope you’re well.

[@baggzfoster4022]

Brother, I must say with the last few lines of this video, I a man of many words has been struck speechless and consumed by tears at the description of Dorn's feelings and thoughts. Very well done and I'm looking forward to viewing many more of your videos. I applaud you sir loudly and furiously!

[@VanagandrAngr]

Baldemort, you have made many exquisite videos, but in my mind, nothing can touch the masterpiece that you have achieved in this trilogy of Rogal Dorn. This is surely one of your finest works and one that I love the most. They are so...emotional. Heartbreaking. They encapsulate the essence of what W4OK is all about, not the battles ,not war but the heart of it. Its emotions. I still watch these videos in full length over and over again, no matter their length. Its like LOTR to me, I can always do another marathon. Thank you for this

[@MrAvengerofEarth]

GREAT !!!!! FANTASTIC !!!!!!!! SUPERMEGAGOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never ever seen something this GOOD !!! I have been a Fan of Warhammer 40k for over 30 years, I watch KZbin every day : AND THIS IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN !!!!!! Well done, great, good, I love it. ALL 3 OF THEM !!!!!!!!! Better than Death of Hope (well different). I almost had tears in my eyes (well I did, after a lot of beer). Loved it. Great entertainment!!!!!! And I like your voice, good music too, and the text, the script: PERFECT!!!!!!!!

[@abefroman8202]

Dear Baldermort, you are a fantastic narrator who puts so much zeal and verve into your telling. This makes my halberd burst into energy!!

[@jamescarter8693]

I have no idea how you are able to completely 100% scoop my little human brain and all of its emotions in your hand take it on such an adventure and I would wholeheartedly have to say you have done Justice far far far better then most movies and the way that you convey the breadth and depth of the lore now if I could only have you tell me a story about Briar Rabbit I very well may be able to go to sleep

[@rick44451]

Baldermort, you have made many great videos in the time since I subscribed to your channel, but this trio is what caught my attention, and I find myself coming back to this epic again and again

[@Baldermort]

Rick thank you brother. I am trying to get to the next one. I have one project to do first. Then it’s a ‘traitor’ Primarch. Sorry for the delays my friend. They just take a lot of work and I have to get a few more introductions out first. All I can hope is that I can capture the lightening again. :).

[@Tarorc79]

Scribe Baldermort, This is excellent content. We are talking above Arch and near Lutien09 levels if not equal ! Very very very excellent work.

[@Baldermort]

Well, erm, steady on. LT is the man. This is just light entertainment. :) Thanks for listening, brother :)

[@matthewgarrette2242]

Lutein has him on graphics but this is top tier narration. I though wolf lord was #1 narrator but he pushed past him. There is nothing better to listen to while level grinding on ps4 then this content.

[@doratheexploder286]

all arch has is overly pretentious britsmarm, I can`t take him seriously at all. I`d rather hear Madonna narrate WH.

[@xander9460]

Arch Gets a bunch of lore wrong in almost every video. Not to mention his highly arrogant approach to his content LOADING them HEAVY with his opinion. He's almost fighting his viewer base in an "No I'm right!" fashion =/ He's deeply in "dunning krugger effect" territory". Highly frustrating to watch his videos... Leutin gets is a lot more accurate with the lore. Absolving him from some gripes. He too however... Is thickly slabbing on his opinions in videos... Although in an less adversarial manner. Again. Highly frustrating. Are they here to teach us about the lore or impart their opinions... Baldemort. You my man have a far more storytelling approach to this. Bringing the lore far more "as read by a librarian". It has your interpretation entwined in it. But it's far more about the nuances/emotions of the lore. Not forcing your opinion onto the reader but merely hinting at how you see it. Leaving breathing room for the listener to make their own interpretation. Keep it up! You rock!

[@Baldermort]

Rogue4Buttons it would be deeply inappropriate for me to comment on your evaluation of Arch or Luetin. I hope you see I am not disagreeing with you, just playing it neutral as I tend to do. I never want to sour anyone to any other channel. But about myself / thank you. A lot. I try to show when it’s an opinion or dramatic licence by saying ‘we’re going off script’ indicating it is just my take. I never want to thrust my view down anyone’s throat about warhammer. The only exception is a call to enjoy it and leave the stress away from it. It’s our hobby our escape! Anything else? Politics, economics, etc? I’m not trained for that! Entertainers should stick to entertaining, is my view. If I want an opinion on anything ‘real life’ I look up a bunch of differing experts. See what they got. I will never ever understand why anyone would ask a poet about plumbing or an actor about politics. They know just about squat is my view. Their view, like my view, is no better than anyone else’s. But it’s just my take on things. I’m regularly wrong. Regularly. If you EVER catch me slipping from this line, if you EVER see me getting full of myself, burst that balloon. Remind me of this, the Baldomatic oath. Just lore and stories. Maybe some hobby stuff. Nothing ever more. Ever. I learn as much from the comments section as anyone learns from me. This is a community site, not a one man band. And it will STAY that way. :).

[@reclusiarchalmaliki7564]

You have done justice to our gene-sire. When all else crumpled, he stood. Thank you for your service, battle-brother.

[@Blackivar]

As a recent subscriber ive watched so many of baldermorts videos i want to thank you for bringing us such amazing content i feel its so immersing Balermort may claim hes not a "heavyweight" in the youtube race and thats fine, but i belive the passion alone in his videos earnt that right long ago Would love to see some Red Scorpions Chapter lore in the Future Keep going Baldermort! May the Emperor smile upon your work

[@nefritnefrit7092]

Just Thank you no matter how many times I watch and listening it’s touching deep 🍻

[@pattymalarkey628]

hey baldemort! i have spent hours and hours listening to your videos. they have helped me immensely. your videos have become therapy for me. when im starting to feel super bad i pop on one of your videos and just get lost in the lore and your voice. thank you brother. for everything. currently i am working for a company called Adult Swim. i make music for them and ive decided to make a song about you. a gift for you, for all the hard work you do. ill figure out a way to send it to you once its done

[@jasonsmith9]

I have watched all your videos so far and I wanted to express my gratitude on the very first video I saw on your channel. You have literally helped me through one of the toughest times I have been through for past few weeks. If it wasn’t for this i probably would have lost it. So thank you again... and like always we shall always make time for some fun.

[@jerrymartin7019]

Rogal's out here playing ace of spades while everyone else is playing total war

[@feralprocessor9853]

Such phenomenal narration and somber musical editing

[@heckinmemes6430]

You know it's bad when the DM shows up and goes, "Ok, let's fix this".

[@redpot6684]

I’ve got years worth of content to catch up on. 💚 thanks for the content.

[@BioCrushed]

Third time hearing this glorious and sad tale.. You truly make it justice with your narration. Dorn is without a doubt my favorite character in 40k and you truly make him justice. The wall shall never fall.

[@TrippyTheShroom]

In the few years, but countless hours, I've been in the hobby this is without even a glimmer of a doubt the single best lore video I've found. Utterly brilliant, bafflingly so. It's unbelievable how the story/setting at face value can be taken as just super soldiers killing things (which in its absolute most basic form can be exactly that) but can instead be one of the deepest, most rich settings I've ever had the pleasure of diving into. The depth to some of the characters is just as impressive as the loyalty of its fandom. I'm getting off topic, but amazing quality. Your writing comes off as very poetic. It fits 40k absolutely perfectly.

[@Baldermort]

NO brother Trippy. You were completely on point. This is a fan site where we are actual fans of this magnificent, deep, rich and vibrant universe. Honestly, this may be the one place you can gush and not get shot down. So - indulge! I adore warhammer for a million reasons, its just so damned immersive. :) Thank you for listening, brother.. :)

[@Uncensored248]

I do not know if this message will ever reach you Bardemort but thank you. Thank you for all your work. Your passion. Your good soul...You gentle man make my life more bearable. Every commute, every walk i take alone, every shit day i have, your videos make it somehow a bit better. You are a loyal servant and i am a gentle listener...but also i am your loyal fan and dare i say you are my gentle friend. You gave warhammer a soul for me and i will be forever grateful.

[@Baldermort]

I am intensely glad I was able to bring a little relaxation into your life, a tiny bit of escapism. Thank you for all of your kind words. It means a lot. :)

[@lucaloeb7223]

Escapism.. yes , and more. As grimdark and over-the-top as 40k may seem, there´s many ideas in there which, upon closer inspection are quite deep, like the warp for instance: It could be seen as an analogy for the collective unconscious of humanity, an immaterial reality consisting of the hidden emotions and desires of mankind, breaking into conscious reality in times of crisis and great sufffering. I never got into the game itself (I enjoyed the few good videogames like Dawn of war though...) but I love the setting and the lore in it´s grimdark and epic nature. I´m really thankful passionate people like you are creating these carefully put together and supremely narrated videos, its a treat for us lore-heads. Ave Imperator Baldemort, may he watch over your soul so you can continue to enlighten us with your knowledge of the grim darkness of the far future!

[@musicilike69]

I'm back for another watch. This trilogy about this character is amazingly done, it's titanic in it's tragedy and really nails how catastrophic the Heresy was and from this Primarch's perspective you gave us. You did do it justice and I can see why it's a traumatic thing for a loremaster to try and describe. My admiration for Rogal went from nothing to stupendous overnight! It's Shakespearean in it's tragedy and what a loss to the Imperium Sanguinius was never mind everything else! I wish Rogal could have seen his dream come true..I'm gutted.

[@Mw3oWn]

I actually got choked up a bit at the end, what a great video even a year on.

[@systemdude1100]

I always get so excited finding a good 40k channel! Subscribed, thanks for giving my favorite primarch some love!

[@thetalantonx]

"the die was cast (...) it would not wash off" - Great turn of phrase. "Alea iacta est" (the die is cast) was uttered by Caesar crossing the rubicon, but your pun makes it so the act was not only an irrevocable step but a permanent stain as well. So good.

[@chikitabowow]

I cannot put into words how much i enjoy this channel, your work is beyond impressive!

[@leomitchell7945]

Please keep making content like this man. Your voice is perfect for these types of readings. You should do whole audiobooks brotha. Legit the best narrator iv heard

[@davebowman9000]

*Cries in Fortify* Such a moving start. Magnificent work, brother!!

[@candyman19891]

One of the most intense and beautiful audiodramas narrated by someone with a deep seeded understanding of the pain that 40k brings with it. This video is one which i already have watched several times and will keep doing for a while longer. Unbelievably good work.

[@Baldermort]

Dave Franky thank you for your kind words brother Franky. :).

[@bdobdnoble5750]

Ive been following this channel quite recently, and this is the second legion to bring tears from me, i maybe another being from another world, but deep down the blood angels and imperial fist chapters are the only chapters i feel a deep connection with, and thanks to to you it has strengthened. To that i thank you. Plus its true the 40k is the perfect escape the shear amount of lore,history,,character,Power fantasy and more, keeps the ever aprouching darkness from taking my soul and sanity.

[@JasoniusRexington]

Baldermort, I'm so grateful for your narrations. I can honestly say your narration and reading of the full "Fall of Cadia" novel to this day is my absolute favorite audiobook of all time. However, I will honestly say I prefer your tales and stories so much more. I think it's because when you narrate you are reading another person's passion. When you speak YOUR passion, that's when you shine so much. I hope lots of people "come for the books, stay for the Baldermort," lol. Please keep working so hard. I love your latest videos as well. Greatly enjoyed your expose of the last firstborn power armor. You're so thoughtful and an incredibly gifted writer. I literally find your stories more compelling than most of your audiobooks. Thank you so much, Baldermort.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you so much brother Rexington. I have to admit that I narrated badly. I find reading out other’s words difficult. Strange, I know. But I have so many hats doing this that I am not able to concentrate on anything enough time get professional level. Trying. Desperately trying. But yes, when I read out my own words it’s so much easier that it flows better. Again, still trying to improve. I’ll get there one day. :) I thank you again for all of your generosity of spirit. ;)

[@chrisprescott2273]

Great story telling! Thank you for putting in this massive effort. Now I'm on to part 2.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother Chris. I see you enjoyed part II - phew. :)

[@Tonystarkes888]

this is truly intense story telling, the guy reading has me locked in, he could probably read the news or my tax statement i would still be locked in. the voice of a titan warrior.

[@jintarokensei3308]

An interesting position on the Primarch you have. We must fortify it immediately.

[@VaultsCardGame]

Thank you for this. This is by far the best lore video. My favorite Primarch is and always will be Vulkan, but this story, with your voice and music, really touched me and my view of Rogal has changed forever.

[@thil2894]

I am really happy to have found this video. Great voice, subject and capturing of the setting. You earned your sub sir. thank you for your effort.

[@sickntired6197]

I love your lore explaination and that voice.pls keep it going,i want to see/listen to more from you. Imperial fist is my fav chapter and the black templar aswell

[@ROLEXLOVER123]

Well you are by far the most complete complementary narrator I have ever heard, You should be commended for your efforts.

[@azrael1045]

This three parter is the absolute best 40k narration of lore that exists on this platform bar none

[@Klibanophoros]

You actually bring soul to the lore and make it not just informative, but an emotional journey. I have found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I regularly just sit down and listen to your narration as to a storyteller by the campfire. Thank you for thi experience and this opportunity of excapism.

[@lordzetsumei]

You have reinvigorated my love for this universe. Thank you so very much for the amazing content you provide