DARK ANGELS Lore

[@crimson6906]

Mr. Baldermort I wish to commend you on all of your work. You are one of the best storytellers if not the best I have ever had the privilege to hear. Better than Arch or any other. I am always enthralled by your videos especially your video about Rogal Dorn. I thank you for making these videos, brother.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you, brother James. I am trying to improve the quality, but my skills are weak. I can only hope to one day get to where I want them to be. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@Celadrin]

@@Baldermort A++ - see, you have something special- keep it up - don't crucify yourself for being a day late on things- the fans appreciate your commitment, but nobody wants you to scrap a date with Mrs B

[@Baldermort]

Celadrin CELADRIN!!! It feels like an age, brother. I hope it has just been that your life is so full, so amazing that you barely get time to take stock. An honour to have you comment again, brother Dina. An honour!! :).

[@Celadrin]

@@Baldermort It has certainly been busy- I had a fun idea where you could voice two imperial citizens debating which of two primarchs would have handled a particular situation affecting the Imperium better. A fun vehicle to infuse banter and "who could beat up who" and speculation/ fan theories, legend and lore- while still being in universe as it were- keep up the great work- i was pumped to see you made a dreadnought video- I remember seeing a dreadnought at a GW store when I was a kid and I thought it was the coolest thing ever.

[@Celadrin]

the two citizens talking could also convey how citizens grasp these figures handed down through the generations, and what they've come to represent to them- it also allows for injections of apocryphal imagination- and how "true" events have grown exaggerated or denied based on how individual people have their own synthesis and viewpoints.

[@jehovasabettor9080]

The Dark Angels remind me of an old joke. An elderly Irish man sits in the pub, and shares his woes after every drink. "You lads saw the road to this pub, and know that I've built it - but no one calls me O'Connor, the road builder". Drinks. "The road leads to the bridge, which was also built by me, but no one calls me O'Connor, the bridge builder". He drinks again. "It only took one bugger to accuse me of fucking his goat though".

[@RustyARMPIT12]

always the Irish lmao

[@titusandronicus7897]

Ha! Reminds me of a Malice SM joke: Torture, Kill and Consume the best of the 'other'. Recruit subversives and/or enthrall the remainder. Ha!

[@titusandronicus7897]

Was that Cromwell inspired propaganda released before or after 70 percent of the Irish population eliminated with artificial famine?

[@amosjohansen1]

I heard norm mcdonnald tell that joke once or twice, hillarious

[@tumage8592]

- O'Connor the Goarfucker

[@sunjian5458]

When the DARK ANGEL Captain is channeling his inner D&D Dungeon Master and asking: "Are you SURE you want to do that?" You damn well better listen.

[@Baldermort]

ROFL! Bwahahahahaha. NOw that was damn funny. :)

[@Amehdion]

Dark Angels Captain: **rolls dice** "Hmm, does a 349 to AC hit?" Inquisitor: "..." Dark Angels Captain: **Rolls more dice** "Ok, well that's going to be 2,653 damage... Oh, wait! I forgot to add sneak attack damage!" Inquisitor: "Bruh..."

[@Birb_of_Judge]

@@Amehdion I am not into dnd but that was funny

[@simpeldisaster4533]

Facts

[@wanabeguitarguy]

The pure aggression and passion when when you talk about the Lion at the end was goosebump like

[@Baldermort]

Charles Kingsley thank you, brother Kingsley. I did ‘lose it’ a bit there. All scripted, as always, but my hands nearly brunt they were thumping the keyboard so fast. Lol. Thanks for listening. :).

[@matthewdeleon382]

@@Baldermort PLASMA SHOT'S FIRED!

[@georgestauber2636]

When the Loin actually does return he'll probably start slapping his arrogant, callus sons around. His legion and his planet was sundered because of his own arrogance. I've heard from some in the know that Luther was NOT chaos tainted and had legitimate issues with their treatment.

[@Watcher-in-the-Dark]

@@georgestauber2636 Luther also almost let a bomb kill the Lion because he considered letting him die so he could take his place, which is a big part as of why him and his most loyal men were sent off to Caliban. Lion was uncertain as to Luther's motives and true desires and didn't want him to be a issue during the Crusade. Either way it was Luther's pride, arrogance and jealousy that caused the fall of Caliban. Lion could have certainly handled it better but he has always been the most anti-social Primarch, people skills are not his forte lol. Prettttty sure Luther was Chaos tainted though, sounds like some Heresy you've been listening too!

[@georgestauber2636]

@@Watcher-in-the-Dark There was a book published they pulled. They pulled it because they'd felt they'd given too much away. I'm trying to remember all of the details but Luthur being "chaos tainted" is what the modern Dark angels have been told and is not the truth. Generations of Dark angels have tried and failed to get him to confess without success for very good reason he wasn't guilty. The truth was he had reasons to be angry and many more had reasons along with him. When the watchers first met the Lion they almost killed him. Until one said "he doesn't know what he is doing". The beasts they were so busy killing were there to keep chaos taint in check.

[@luthorcorp0]

Baldermort killed a guy just to provide us with quality audio. Outstanding sir!

[@Baldermort]

He had to go. He was annoying. :) Thanks for listening, brother Marx. ;: )

[@jameslyddall]

Marl Karx check out bedtime stories, great narration on good mysteries and paranormal events worth checking out during lockdown

[@lordhanson476]

Don't worry, it was only a heretic.

[@TerrorBlades]

Wise as always Brother Marx

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

hahaha this is PERFECT

[@pew6002]

"Loyalty is its own reward!!" - Lion El' Johnson... * then proceeds to beat the warp out of Kairos Fateweaver* (a Greater daemon of Tzeentch).. if thats not complete loyalty to the emperor I dont know what is.

[@Baldermort]

LOL! Aye. The Lion. Does what it says on the tin. :)

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Lion El' Johnson is quite literally like a caged lion in that they never need defending. They simply need to be let out of their cages.

[@kennethhummel4409]

@@Baldermort and the tins warning label reads. pull ring to open, point at enemy, set down and run for your life!!!!!

[@tomasmisek5598]

@@marksutherlandjr.2121 and much like an actual lion, he likes sleeping

[@AzrealMaximus]

The neck break always gets me spitting out my coffee🤣

[@spartana1116]

Ok you should voice 40k audio books with those blessed vocal cords you have

[@Baldermort]

Maybe I will give it a go, if anyone will let me try. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@panzerspahwagen527]

@@Baldermort YES PLEASE WE NEED THIS!!!

[@fumarc4501]

@Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer I second that sentiment.

[@jhoughjr1]

@@Baldermort I know at one time in Apple's developer tools there was a utility for creating a cogitated vox from voice samples. It would please the omnissiah for your diction to be captured even in the slightest for the machine spirit.

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

@@Baldermort I really have to commend you on the brilliant work you are doing with these videos. Your voice-work is top-notch as far as I am concerned. I'll be sure to stick around to see what else you come up with. There is only one I would seem similarly gifted: Oculus Imperia

[@xgensean]

That ending speech was glorious.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you brother Casey. I hope you enjoy some of our other offerings. :)

[@xgensean]

@@Baldermort I think I'm going to buy a box of Dark Angels To paint because of this video.

[@marystone860]

OMG! I know! Just IMAGINE, Lion El Johnson, and Guilliman, beating the S%#@ out of each other! Since we're already in INSANE territory, also, the Emperor Himself, physically returned, around the same time as Lion El! Guilliman's reaction, would be interesting! 🤯

[@jhoughjr1]

I remember as a high schooler when I heard a "professional storyteller" was coming to school. I thought "how lame is that?" But he was captivating and in my years since I have found that the story is the most powerful force in the universe. Those that wield it thus, should be treasured. It is literally our oldest tradition, predating fire I conclude.

[@catosicarius3262]

Horus feared Guilliman for his logistical talents and the Ultramarines vast support network from the 500 worlds. He feared the dogged determination and devotion of Russ and his sons. Horus feared the Lion more. Not because a vast support network of hundreds of worlds, nor because of the barely controlled fury of the his warriors, but because Horus knew in the that the Lion's instinctual battlefield acumen was far greater than his. If the position of Warmaster did not require so much politcal ability and understanding, Horus would not have been the Warmaster. Horus knew this, he knew that if he had not been the first to be reunited with the Emperor and thus was present when every other Primarch was brought back into the fold, that he would have been passed over.

[@MisterSascha6767lol]

Like there are some more reason on why the Lion would be like the primarch of the primarchs. For one Malcador explained on how Lion el Johnson had a special presence ( like mortarion) which resemblemed that of the Emperor, not as mighty of the Emp. but similar. Then he continues that he behaved and acted like an apex predator, watching everyone in the room, looking for their weaknesses , observing their movements and their gestures all kinds of stuff. Also, when he was found by the big E and started his crusades he got close to all of the achievements Horus had when he became the warmaster. In short horus had many years for startup with his crusades and the Lion just nearly got him in the winning scores. Otherwise the Lion can never be bargained with since a fucking fateweaver looked into his heart to see what he desires and found nothing, in the next second Lion just fucking murdered him ultra hard and later on when he confronted conrad, he stabbed him so fast his movements were not visible for someone who observed the brothers and proceeded to say : "Loyalty is it's own reward" like he is completly merciless towards any kind of traitors and perhaps Horus knew about it otherwise he would have never sended the Dark Angel legion to the edge of the galaxy just so they can not interfere in the war when the horus heresy started.

[@davidgarcia-wb1yn]

He feared the Lion because he knew how duplicitous his legion could be.

[@kealunleday3948]

The lion had no peers militarily speaking but was uncharasmatic . All said the emperor let his emotions of finding his first son get in the way. Lion should have been 1st choice Sanguinius second

[@mereanochheart7050]

Yes!!

[@tomasmisek5598]

Tbh, had the position of warmaster not reauired politics, chances are Horus would propably hapoily give the honor over, before he fell, he was one of the most reasonable primarchs

[@CastleDaigotsu]

As an Angel myself and for giving my brothers justice for how they are portrayed, I my bow my head. Thank you for another marvelous video Mr. Baldermort!

[@Baldermort]

It had to be said, I felt. Thank you for listening, proud son of the Lion. :)

[@Watcher-in-the-Dark]

I agree totally, as another fellow Angel!

[@corzahazard444]

I stand with you Brother, I shall fight for our chapter and our Emperor until death, we are the Lions sword in his absence!

[@Irishprice1]

@feelings Are Not Arguments ..... yeah you come across as defo not a sad little man. What kind of loser needs to be a dick in youtube comments to feel btr about himself?

[@amosjohansen1]

Do ppl really think that they are dark angels because they play with that army in 40k. Im asking out of bewilderment and wonder, if you live ur hobby like that, i kinda respect it. But ill never get it. Awesome channel by the way.

[@merlin566]

As a Dark Angels player I really enjoyed it. I salute to your ability to narrate so well that I've got goosebumps. The ending was epic. Let the meme die.

[@Baldermort]

Maldrex thank you, brother. I can’t stand that lazy meme. It’s grating and deserves to be buried in the last decade. 2020. New decade. Time to stand PROUD OF THe FIGHTING FIRST!!!!!!! thanks for listening. :).

[@blackdragonxtra]

Hell, I don't play 40k at all and that made me feel something heretical in my bits

[@Watcher-in-the-Dark]

Yes! A fellow DA player! I got super hype at the end.

[@somerandomguyfromthebeyond1821]

I am an Ultramarine fan and even I agree that that shitty meme needs to die

[@NoMuse13]

For the uninitiated, what meme is this?

[@Ariana321]

"Lets hope this Lion doesn't wake up... hungry." *Well, it seems we're about to find out. It just happened.*

[@freybrand1617]

Dark Angels are my first army I started playing in 40k. I love their lore and you have once again done another great video that does them justice. "Repent! For tomorrow you die!!"

[@Baldermort]

Magnificent. All of my videos are for the fans of a faction only. I am elated a true son of the Lion has enjoyed it. Phew! Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@freybrand1617]

@@Baldermort You're welcome! As always I look forward to the next video :)

[@simpeldisaster4533]

Same here

[@Apache-Helicopter]

The LION returns! 🦁

[@malin1140]

My good sir, your laborious efforts are not in vain. Your orations are music to our straining ears, and tantalizing to our imagination.

[@Baldermort]

A humbling comment. Thank you for your eloquence and the time taken to make this comment. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@Ideo7Z]

Main lesson in wh30k: NEVER HESITATE to KILL the HERETIC or the galaxy gets rekted . Russ and the Emperor hesitated to kill Horus. The Lion hesitated to kill Luther. Now the galaxy is paying for that.

[@CHRF-55457]

Don't forget about Fulgrim, he was warned about the possibility of Horus turning traitor and could have blown Horus up before he turned traitor but he hesitated.

[@dhaqabk4022]

No hesitation, no mercy. Learn from the emperor’s own mistake and destroy the enemies of his imperium the second they rear their ugly heads.

[@olufolarinoduntan9097]

Fallen: *exists* Dark Angels: *So you have chosen death*

[@bonespigman6695]

no

[@_NutcasE_]

"Oh no the lion is about to wake" "Quick someone grab a rope and green armor and yell luthors name"

[@Wafflemarine22]

Lion is like the Primarch who is confidence incarnate. He knows he is that damn good. Does not need to boast or cry about lack or attention. He knows he is of the top 3 best Primarchs. Granted this does make him a bit worse at cooperation between his brothers(Why I would choose Sang for Warmaster). I remember I think it was Malcador talking to the Emperor about possible traitor Primarchs and the Emperor just straight up said "No the Lion is loyal" as if he never even had a doubt.

[@BohdanKaiba]

Dark Angels are my first and current Space Marines army, I am pretty excited about this video!

[@Baldermort]

I hope it hits the spot, brother. :)

[@BohdanKaiba]

@@Baldermort It really does, it was great!

[@CousinJesse1]

Why did you choose the Dark Angels?

[@BohdanKaiba]

@@CousinJesse1 So when I first walked into a GW store at start of 8th, I was buying a ton of guard tanks and troops for my first army. I saw the Fortress Of Redemption and thought it would be cool for my table (and it is very awesome). Over time my friends told me about Dark Angles and recommended their play style would be good for me since my Scions were all about that plasma. I grew to like their lore too. Also IF upgrade spreus were not available at the time.

[@aazreaal]

Same!

[@Botjer1]

Just send Yvraine by for a cup of tea and he'll be up in notime.

[@axelmilan4292]

"GUILLIMAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!" a roar shakes The Rock to its very foundation. Guilliman shrugs, looks at Chapter Master Asrael and says "See? Told you it would work."

[@musafawundu6718]

Baldemort, that ABSOLUTE BAD ASS ENDING to this video is perfectly fitting, especially given that the Lion has returned on this day (March 23, 2023)...

[@flavortownfanatic7280]

My enjoyment of the Dark Angels had kinda faded away recently, but this video made rekindled that enjoyment and increased it ten fold. Reading the comments I thought "surely the end speech cant be THAT good." Ho-ly shit... chills.

[@trajanfidelis]

Although the Crimson Fists are my favorite Chapter, Dark Angels are a very close second! You’re amazing voice does this shadowy Chapter justice

[@Baldermort]

Thank you, brother. I love most factions, but when I write an entry and get into them - its hard not to want an army. Dark Angels are just fantastic. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@blacknobleaurelianbenin5848]

I'm not sure how much more I can express my gratitude at your content. This is true storytelling, not parotting a a fan wiki (I'm looking at you One MindSyndicate). all the best brother!

[@Baldermort]

Thank you for the compliment. I just think the stories explain more of the feel than just thumping people with the details and history like a lecture. But there is plenty of space for everyone. I listened to OMS when I wanted to check things. At least you know that it is not an opinion - just hard details? Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@richardkesner5195]

You’re hitting me with the hard nostalgia, brother. The Dark Angels were my first fully painted and played army, many good fights with them. Thanks for the video on them. Brought back a lot of good memories, as well as expanded my knowledge of the Mighty Fighting 1st Legion.

[@Baldermort]

Richard Kesner thank you, Brother Richard. Do forgive my errors. I will attempt to be more careful next time. (Fallen should have been in black armour!). I put it down to the cold and the frustrations with the sound effects. Sorry! Thank you for listening, as always, good sir. :).

[@nicolasgregson8205]

Oh Baldermort, your talent for bringing this lore to life is spectacular. And this video brings me back to my internal conflict of which legion and primarch are my favorite between the Dark Angels and the Fists. Your enthusiasm and passion are intoxicating.

[@jpcartwright37]

Ser Baldermort, I commend you on your knowledge of my favored legion. You do the Lion a great honor with this work. I especially loved your ending, the memes are old yet we dark angels have endured as always. They will mock us, and when the Lion returns they will run. Until then we fight for the Emperor, we fight for the imperial truth. Loyalty is it's own reward.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks, brother. All I can ever do is attempt to entertain and bash the drum for the faction I am presenting. The Memes need to die. Its old hat and tired. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@chiefjudgefish4193]

And this right here, is why I've been in love with the Dark Angels since I first started playing. No other Legion no other FORCE in the Galaxy can match them. I've heard seen the memes, heard the taunts and then shot stabbed and trampled my opponents under armoured green boots. And as it should be the only ones to stop me or slow me down have been another Legion. A Black one.

[@Baldermort]

*Nods in appreciation* Thank you for listening brother Judge Fish. Seen Chief Judge Cal about recently? :) (Epic epic handle.)

[@joshuaferguson1200]

As a dark angel, that last part brought me to tears. Thank you for showing our legion the proper respect throughout the entire video. The pride and respect for my legion was real and heartfelt.

[@NBeaver-bx4yl]

I just have to say, this channel is an absolute gem Nothing is better than painting your Dark Angels while listening to Baldemort Dark angel video

[@juliangomez6215]

HOW DARE THEY!!!!! Baldermort, I am your student, your follower, your loyal apprentice, to mold and shape in this universe!! Such awesome stuff!!

[@Mckraken-Entertainments]

I watch 40k videos almost everyday, and this video is by far one of the best ones I have ever watched. I will now go on to watch more of your content, damn fine work. I also need to say how much I LOVED the off script part of this video, you voiced much that has been on my mind for a very long time now. You said it better than I ever cold, I applaud you for it. Subscribed of course.

[@Baldermort]

High praise indeed, brother Christen. Thank you. Yeah. I don;t even play DA, but I get incensed by the annoying tap tap tap memes and laziness of it all. Its not even funny. Not one bit. So I did vent a bit. :) I just want everyone to love their army. A lot. It takes a lot of time, effort and resources to play warhammer. I don;t see why people cannot respect other's armies. I am all up for playful and fun banter - but boring is boring. you are all traitors - for nearly 2 decades is just that. Tedious. :)

[@ancientarthurion5225]

The First... Theirs is a sad story indeed. I've never felt as much for the other legions, and have been really looking forward to you giving them their moment. And again, you didn't disappoint. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@Baldermort]

Ancient Arthurion thank you brother Arthurion. I am very relieved I didn’t mess this one up. A bit ‘frothy’ but I felt someone needed to come out swinging hard for the 1st! Damn fine legion. Damn fine. :).

[@ancientarthurion5225]

@@Baldermort the end was perfect. I thought "he really gets it". Duty is it's own reward.

[@Baldermort]

Ancient Arthurion phew! Thank you, Arthurion. But the deal always stands - the pact - if I err, kick me. :).

[@Amateurgamersedgie09]

honestly if the Lion ever wakes up and returns and see's what is happening lets just say someone is going to have a very very bad day. Orks massing in a warband like never before seen, almost surrounding Terra . Guilliman making Peace Treaty's with the Eldar (Xenos red flag right their) abaddon just being abaddon going into a fight and then retreating again lol. The empreror's space marine chapters scattered all over space while terra could end up being under threat any given time, yeaah as soon as the lion wakes up he's going to be one grumpy man when he wakes up.

[@Amateurgamersedgie09]

@meaturama the lion is asleep dude its been in the lore for a while now he ant dead. He has been close to death but he isnt dead.

[@RAClaus3]

@@Amateurgamersedgie09 Right now he just keeps hitting the snooze button.

[@Lupus_01]

I think the Lion would see that they need the Eldar the threats to the Imperium are just too great and even Horus knew the Lion should have been warmaster.

[@catosicarius3262]

Honestly he wouldn't have to worry about Abaddon. He would look at Abaddon's history and would come to the conclusion that he will eventually take his toys and go home while screaming that 'no one is going to be invited to his birthday party'.

[@axelmilan4292]

Robert Claus "just 5 more minutes......" **goes back to sleep for another 2 millennia**

[@davidjackson9317]

Baldemort, the end - oh man! You had me up, pumping my fist. I play Dark Angels as my primary army, and have for years now. And to hear you tell it, filled me with pride. PRAY THAT THE LION DOES NOT AWAKEN HUNGRY!

[@HammarPwnsYourFace]

B. I have to hand it to you. Your introduction storytelling strikes to the heart of the video’s description......orks, dreanaughts, trilogy of dorn...holy shit man. This is epik beyond reason. It integrates you so deep into the feeling of what we are listening to. Please keep this up. Thank you. “The Emperor Protects!”

[@Baldermort]

Thank you for such generous praise, brother Clownz. I hope I do not let you down. :)

[@AzrealMaximus]

​@@Baldermort3 years later, and you are still and continue to be a legend amongst us, listening, learning, enjoying your hard work for us. Thank you faithful servant.

[@jamesk5551]

A masterpiece! Engrossing material. The story, sound effects and quality of the images collected are astounding!

[@Baldermort]

Thank you, brother Koch. I think we still have lots of room for improvement, but sound was my target first. I am going to weep buckets when it comes to improving visuals. I am not great with computers. But we shall aim and if I get feedback and potentially some steers from the brotherhood - we may yet get to where I want us to be. Something truly great. :) Thanks for listening, brother Koch. :)

[@DeusExMachina10001]

Excellent production. I do find it funny however that the Dark Angels seem to think that their reputation within the Imperium is positive, when the reality is that most people within the Imperium dislike and/or fear them.

[@jaymoh2010]

I view them as a whole like Godzilla. As some giant octopus is about crush my ass I won't be complaining if a nastier bigger beast opts to join the brawl haha.

[@SushantShekhar-my7eu]

I liked the last narration the most. The pride and a sense of superiority in his voice really nailed the whole mannerism and characteristics of this legion.

[@stargeek5]

That soliloquy of the prowess of the lion at the end just made me a Dark Angels fan!!!

[@Pfasma5]

Great piece. I love the “old school” feel of the Dark Angels and the promise of insane archeo-tech

[@lioneljonson2339]

Well done child.

[@Baldermort]

Lion El'Jonson *kneels before the Lion*.

[@ginjasteve4435]

@@Baldermort If only he would come. The Lion is our saviour. "In the rock the mighty rock the Lion sleeps tonight"

[@axelmilan4292]

stephen carpenter thank you for the admittedly hilarious mental image of Azrael and the rest of the Inner Circle singing that.

[@censorduck]

are you waking up anytime soon?

[@nomad2305]

Will you wake up and start smacking people already?

[@erih2934]

As a Dark Angel player, who has returned after more than twenty years to the hobby (you may call it a slumber), has assembled several companies of the First and will build up a Heresy army clad in black, looking for the final appearance/release of the Fallen to crush them on the battlefields of the 41st (and if we are lucky even 31st) millennium - and as a player who back in the nineties knew the Lion is alive and will return, never doubting the truth that WE are the true loyalists - I humbly thank you for this video. And the final speech was brilliant. You might not be a Dark Angels player, but you have the heart of one and did them an honor. Thanks ;)

[@Benthesniperof8]

Dear Lord Baldermort, Lord Inquisitor of his emperors most holy inquisition! That intro story was absolutely brilliant, It represented the dark angels are deep down very heroically hearted, and are an absolutely ruthless force to the enemies of mankind! Audio was pretty well done in this video, very very few mistakes fantastic level of quality! Besides that good job on somehow making your accentuation, while still speaking with fervour much better over the past few videos! Awesome job Brother! If you haven't already, give yourself a pat on the back! Looking forward to all the things you have planned for the channel, As always thank you for your time making these videos! Sincerely, Reuben Ellis.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you so much for this open-handed and intensely gracious comment. I appreciate it more than you can know. Let hope I don;t let the side down. :) Thank you, brother Reuben. Always. :)

[@amw5288]

Amazing as usual. These allways make me want to run to the local games store and build some of the armies mentioned. Eagerly awaiting coverage on the Iron warriors and Alpha legion.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you, brother AMW. I know the feeling. Alas, every time I bend my will to try to understand any faction's 'perspective' I tend to fall even more in love with them. They are all so amazing. Its coming. Trust me, they are coming. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@theaterticket7406]

seriously Sir, i'm a huge fan of your work. Thanks a lot for your deeds and masterpieces. I will boycott every GW's audiobooks until they hires you to make one. I love the way you tell stories, it's so immersive. My Favs "Krieg and Khorne's Berserkers" Bravo Monsieur !

[@RogornDal]

Oh Uncle Baldermort, you mad lad! You did it again! I absolutely loved this. Every video you've drastically increased your "razzmatazz" and I am grateful! Good job and I especially loved the footsteps you added at the end part. Thank you

[@Baldermort]

Rogorn Dal thank you so much, brother. I have to admit that this level of razzmatazz was a lot more taxing than I thought it would be. I intend to make slightly less work for myself on alternate weeks I think. But let’s see how it plays out. I can only try. :). Thanks for listening, brother Rogal. Always. :).

[@RogornDal]

@@Baldermort Well I thank you for putting yourself through it to deliver the grimdark.

[@chrisfrombeyond4240]

Like a child, returning to hear a retelling of his favorite story, I come to listen once again to this epic saga of the Emperors finest.

[@josetrevino7143]

As I paint my Sons of the Lion, I felt my brush almost snap from the excitement I felt during this session. Well done indeed! For the First! The Dark Angels!

[@Baldermort]

For the LION! Thank you brother Trevino. :) :)

[@HyperK7]

The Angels of the Lion stand ready for war! We stand ready for the Lion! WE STAND READY! FOR THE LION! In all seriousness, this video is outstanding and I’m loving the opening narrative. Your ending speech was truly something to behold! LET THE MEME DIE LIKE THE TRAITORS!

[@invincigaz4067]

I've come back to watch this again, don't know how many times this is now it's so good. I gotta say this, Baldy man your voice acting is massively underrated. Thank you as always for you hard work and enthusiasm.

[@Watcher-in-the-Dark]

YES! That ending, as a Dark Angels player made me so damn hype! FOR THE EMPEROR! FOR THE LION! You did a fantastic job with this lore video on the Dark Angels. They are my favorite Legion, Chapter, and overall faction in Warhammer 40k. I play them as my army on the Tabletop as well. Awesome stuff!

[@johnymybob]

Baldermort - your voice is like barry white impersonating a raspy badger playing a slow deep spanish guitar. I love it. Thanks for all the wonderful storytelling

[@johnfvh]

So I’m watching this now as the lion is now back in the lore. Now I’m getting real excited to see where this goes!

[@georgenash9101]

Even as a dark angel player of the past 7 years my god do I have goose bumps

[@Cornerboy73]

Preach ! Hands-down the best presentation of the First and the Lion I've ever seen; well done and thank you !

[@Baldermort]

I am honoured. Thank you for such high praise and for listening of course. :)

[@bigchef290]

WARHAMMER 40k: The Lion awakes and finds Guilliman,who asks "Who's in charge of the Empire?" Guilliman replies "You are if you want it." "IM NOT THAT STUPID!" replies Johnson and goes off to kill something extremely BIG....NO LOL.

[@chrisangus7078]

Unrememder empire when the lion arrives to put guiliman in his place is epic

[@Infinity_Coda]

This was a great bit of lore and drama, and I would love to see more videos in this style. You've won yourself a new subscriber, sir

[@Baldermort]

Thank you listening, brother. :)

[@bruceyoung9692]

A wee bit late to the show but THANK YOU! As a Dedicated Dark Angels player for sometime, I found the section where you went off script to be every bit what I felt and thought about the Dark Angels and The Lion.

[@michaelmurphy2786]

Ah that sexy voice time

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@michaelmurphy2786]

​@@Baldermort They are The First, and I always hate playing against them even with my proud sons of Fenris, so they already command my respect. Still they missed a huge chance with the Angels and the Primaris, as like hell would they ever of accepted them and could of used that as a springboard for real conflict driven drama, you tell the Dark Angels what to do like you tell the Space Wolves what to do. Really enjoying the audio drama parts that you add though, really elevates it above the norm.

[@TheSamwise61]

Found you through Majorkill streams. Really enjoy your content and your story telling!

[@keithdornan6792]

Another brilliant video - the narration is second to none. Thanks for this!

[@Baldermort]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, brother Dornan. Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@ratchet6969]

Dark Angel OG from way back, this vid is what I have needed to hear in over 25 years. I don’t know how many times I have replayed that last 5 mins but every time it fills me with joy! You Sir are a master at your craft. May you long continue with your splendid endeavours!

[@Baldermort]

Thanks a lot Ratchet. I did enjy that bit quite a lot. :) But it did NEED to be said, imho. :)

[@ratchet6969]

@@Baldermort And I thank you for putting it into such a powerful piece of oratory. I can only imagine the number of nodded heads and fists pumped as you destroyed the baseless accusations from the player base about the 1st. Again, thank you and keep up this work. Your Dorn 3-part piece was breath-taking it is delivery and gave me an understanding I had lacked about his role in the siege. Longest second indeed!

[@Kilrathi01]

*Picks up Bolter and starts blasting away* “Suffer not the traitors to live!!!” *wakes up* “Shit!! It was just a dream!” Great work brother captain! I love listening to you while building and painting!

[@Baldermort]

LOL!!!! Thank you brother Kilrathi. Always. :) I hope those figures are getting ready for a good battle soon. Tell me how it goes? (I get less time to actually play. Sigh.)

[@cjh.1920]

This video made dark angels my favorite faction and inspired me to start a dark angels army. I keep coming back to listen to this video. Superior content sir 🙌🏼

[@brazen187]

Great stuff B cant get enough of these story intros they are phenomenal

[@Baldermort]

Thanks a million, brother Brazen. Wow. Seems like we've been talking for years, but its only 4-5 months. Thanks for all of your support, as always. I hope you are enjoying a damn fine 2020 so far. :)

[@brazen187]

That will be this hobby we all enjoy, strangely enough it brings people together be it a love for the lore the models or the game itself, as always your content is amazing and only seems to get better each video, it is a privilege to watch as your skills improve and the community builds.

[@Baldermort]

brazen187 well said, brother. Well said. ‘We’ are legion. :). Thanks, as always, brother. :).

[@trentoskivich4211]

Awesome, I got chills from the entire video, as a dark angels collector I have never felt more justified in the choice of my chapter, keep up the amazing work 👍

[@PortbyhanMan]

Under 4k subs?? Man, I just stumbled upon your channel, I'm in 1 min 55 seconds and I'm subbing. Good stuff dude ;)

[@Baldermort]

Well, Rome wasn't built in a day I guess. I hope you enjoy some of the rest of our work, but it is developing quickly. :)

[@PortbyhanMan]

@@Baldermort We are the first! Thank you for doing a great job for my most beloved chapter of 32 yrs. Again, keep the vids coming! ;)

[@SupremeGrandmasterAzrael]

Men may keep secrets for good reasons. I salute you, Baldermort! No storyteller does us justice the way you did. ✊🏻

[@LMR041082]

Love it. Brilliant stuff.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you, brother Rocky. I appreciate that. :)

[@Kaspiaan]

I think this is my forth time watching this just for the pure zeal and emotion you put behind your fantastic voice in that ending monologue.

[@michaeldorn5330]

Brothers rejoice!! For he is are lord chapter master and will lead us fellow listers to enlightenment and vengeance of the fallen, all hail are lord commander!!!!

[@Baldermort]

We will bring them ALL to the chambers of the chaplains. The fallen will be hunted down and exterminated! Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@forgefatherclaw2921]

The Lion has returned! He does not want to rule, he is just happy to have another brother amongst the stars. He is glad he is not alone.

[@marekjenacek3747]

If they ever do a 40k game that would do us proud, (something so big as wow, dragon age, warframe or witcher) YOU my lord should be in it, either as a story teller or character... I just discovered your videos recently, when I watched Hellsreach, you voice and pashion for 40k are outstanding.... I hope in this time, when world has gone crazy, you are doing well, may you forever bask in emperors glory... Im just up to watch every single video on your channel :D ;)

[@Baldermort]

Marek Jenáček e, I didn’t do Helsreach. Lol. :). But thanks for the unbelievably cool complement. That was done by an actual voice actor. lol. :).

[@thescottishmob]

Ay bro, just bought my first kit. I was originally a big salamander fan when I started getting into the lore, but I’m going Dark Angels now.

[@Baldermort]

Welcome to warhammer brother. You are going to love it!!

[@thomasjoyce7910]

The video that made me a subscriber. Terrific.

[@azrael1045]

your lore is a big part of the reason i decided to play Dark Angels as i transfer from just enjoying lore to playing the table top. Best 40K lore on the platform bar none. Your channel is criminally under subbed. FYI your Rogal Dorn trilogy is the Magnificent!

[@inquisitorzane3815]

Once again amazing content for while I paint. Good job sir.

[@Baldermort]

Inquisitor Zane that’s all it’s for. Light entertainment while hobbying. :). Thanks for listening, brother Zane. :).

[@eyeh8yootoob241]

Love, LOVE your voice. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@vizerandevir6422]

46:25 that bullpup bolter is actually really cool. Too bad they didn't use that design for the stalker pattern/occulus bolt rifle to distinguish it better.

[@Baldermort]

You are not wrong! Sigh. Missed opportunities. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@SpectralArrow]

I now consider this channel the third of the trifecta of the only relavent channels for 40k lore alongside 40k theories and Wolf lord Rho, You rule Bro, Love everything you do. ( you got history , Wolf lord rho has direct readings and 40k theories has proposing difficult questions/speculation, I consider you 3 the " KZbin High Lords of Warhammer40,000 ")

[@SpectralArrow]

That doesn't mean I won't drop the odd bit of info in the comments to help out now and then though lol , not being a jerk just tryin to discuss a topic I love with someone who's point of view I actually respect , I do it to the others too ( also just sayin there are big established channels I consider less than half as good as what you do, I say You , Rho and theories are the best because YOU ABSOLUTELY ARE , take that however you wish )

[@SpectralArrow]

Check my comment on the alpha legion vid ;)

[@Baldermort]

Sorry I have not responded to that message/comment yet. I am very behind today as I had a bit of a chair accident and am on a lot of pain medication. Sigh. Missed my chair. :( Erm, I really am flattered, but I am sesame street or playschool compared to those guys. Also the other big players. I just want to provide an easy access to the hobby - as its a bit intimidating without stories and other access points? A little view of wonder, so it fires the soul and then people can progress to the heavy weight chaps. I am just puff pastry and sugar. :) I am trying to respond to all comments, as I used to do, as I enjoy the banter. But its getting a little beyond me as there are so many comments now. Sorry. It is only ever an error in not seeing something or time constraints. Bit heartbreaking really, as people will start thinking I am 'up myself' but its simply too much while trying to churn out tales. My heartfelt apologies if I miss anything or take my time to come back if it is an interesting thought. People can be intense and think I know more than I do. I only want to provide a bit of a distraction from stress really. I am trying to move faster. I really am. :(

[@SpectralArrow]

Don't undersell yourself bro, just because other people have been doing this longer DOES NOT mean they are better

[@SpectralArrow]

(also if you read my comment on the alpha legion vid I filled you in on the blank spots on the legion chart)

[@RD-999.M41]

The sound effects are great! Adds alot to the story.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks brother RD. Alas, I simply cannot do this amount of work every week. Its too taxing. So I will be doing some snacks for a little bit while I recover. Thanks for listening. :)

[@jonathanperry6462]

Baldermont, I found your feed about a week ago and i have loved it since then. After hearing you tell the story of the 1st Legion and the Lion, I am happy that I play that army. I loved your last few minutes. That was the greatest I have heard in along time.

[@valeriusspero5913]

Yes! Preach those words! If these cancerous old memes won't die, we will put an end to them ourselves. We will deliver them into the hall of repentance and make them admit their injust crimes against the honour of the 1st Legion. Let none doubt our loyalty, let none doubt our resolve. We are the 1st Legion, we are the Dark Angels. We fight not with pride nor do we seek material wealth. We fight because loyalty is its own reward and to save the souls of our misled bretheren.

[@Baldermort]

ValeriusSpero testify, brother. Testify!!! :).

[@I_am-lost.]

I'll repent. I fell over today so does that make me a fallen

[@RamathRS]

The memes will only die when they stop being true! While the Dark Angels are busy being emo and self-loathing, the rest of us are busy taking the fight to the current threats. No one is void of a shameful past. The rest of us simply accept the truth that each man is responsible for his own deeds, not of those CENTURIES before. Here is another truth: the filthy xeno's won't simply lie down and die just because the Dark Angels decide to mope about another man's actions. Stand up, brush yourself off, and grab a bolter like the rest of us!

[@highinquisitorsebaste6785]

Got recommended this by my dad, and holy hell am I impressed! As a Dark Angels player myself (over 5k points in my collection), I salute you with how well you did this!

[@Baldermort]

Just light entertainment. :) Thank you for listening, son of the Lion. I hope you gain many victories in his name. (and thank your dad from me for recommending. It is a boon. ) Thank you for listening, High Inquisitor. :)

[@highinquisitorsebaste6785]

@@Baldermort For the Lion, brother!

[@alpinewolf7751]

*Lion wakes up* *Takes a good long look around* *sighs* Lion: "Brother, we need to talk!" Guilliman: *gulp*

[@Darqshadow]

Gillian, Russ, And the Lion. How would that go?

[@MrTappers7]

The ending of this video is why I love every time you go "off script". Truly righteous zeal

[@Youngimperialist]

Cool my favorite loyalist legion. Combined arms tactics FTW

[@Baldermort]

Hope you enjoy it. When all others have failed, call the first!!! Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@causticflux750]

As most Masters of the Inner Circle, I am hardly vocal.. at all.. but I am here today to tell you that this video has earned you my thumbs up and subscription. Thank you for your hard work!

[@Baldermort]

Erm.... I.... ah... Now, you don't want to watch any of those videos on chaos. My... erm... site was.. hacked! Yes! It was hacked! I am loyal son of the Emperor. *phew, maybe he believed it* Lol. Thanks for listening, Master of the Circle. I will improve my details for the next entry. Thank you for you clemency on the errors. They will NOT happen again. :)

[@Okutox]

Ah yes the most loyal of the legions....

[@Baldermort]

Ah, the old trope. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@RADINNS]

Ah, as so are you! We the Dark Angels are in fact Alpha Legion. Period. Its too obvious.

[@AzrealMaximus]

@@RADINNS HERESY!

[@RADINNS]

@@AzrealMaximus dude, Alpha is first letter of Greek alphabet (as you may know), which leads us to my intention to lure ppl like you into a trap. Be calm Azrael, and I'm not 'furthering' this trap solely 'cos of nickname you have chosen, name of our current Legion Chapter Master.

[@AzrealMaximus]

@@RADINNS chill, the obvious is the HERESY, it's a game, period. If you got twisted up over a joke response, might want to step back from the table top for a sec. The name is Maximum Death, same as my M2 BMG mounted on my vehicle when I was in the box, dude.

[@Jimisin73]

fantastic! perhaps the best 40k content on youtube I've listened to yet

[@Baldermort]

Well, sometimes its nice to 'go to town' on a video. I can;t promise all of the whistles and bells every time as it takes literally days to do, but for big ones? Why not? :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@adrienwatson2179]

Just found your channel. Damn, awesome stuff. How don't you have 10x the subscribers? Also, I search ALOT of 40k content and this is the first time I've encountered your videos. subbed

[@Baldermort]

Just lucky I guess. Sigh. But in all seriousness, the youtube algorithm doesn't like new content creators. I jumped in late and am being punished for not being instantly cool and having a million hits by giving a report on how to shave your head or something. Its rough in youtube land these days. One bad video that nobody likes and I crash. No pressure at all. :) Thank you for listening, brother Watson. :)

[@adrienwatson2179]

@@Baldermort Apparently, KZbin is brutal for who they push and dont. Well, let's make sure we all keep hitting the likes and posting comments. AMAZING channel. Audio book reading with fanatical lore, From the perspective of those whom you are doing the video on Count me in!

[@Baldermort]

Adrien Watson thank you brother. Only thing - I write the stories myself. So if they are hit and miss, that is my fault not BL. Just do you know. :). Thank you for your support. It means the world. :) b

[@logansbt586]

Only found your channel today and have thoroughly enjoyed the vids I’ve watched, you have the perfect gravitas in your voice for this. I am in full agreement with your off script speech on the Lion at the end!

[@charadreamurr4944]

"never forget. never forgive. the fallen must repent!"

[@thetalantonx]

This remains one of your best stories and productions, and I found myself in the mood to go looking for it again today. It says something when nearly a year later I'm still rewatching it!

[@Baldermort]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@moisty1874]

outstanding performance again 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Baldermort]

Thank you for listening, brother. :)

[@WhiteIkiryo-yt2it]

I honestly love how the lessons of the Alpha Legion have been adopted for the hunt of the Fallen as it shows why the honoured 1st have always been the most tactically flexible of all the Legions and the pioneers. For Caliban! For the Lion! For the Emperor!

[@ramshackle2613]

THE LION WAKES!

[@davidsanders1803]

He's BACK BOIS. The lion is back.