GRIMALDUS AND HELSREACH STANDS TRUE!

[@Boon2Dock]

*Hero of Helsreach! The crowd cheers. As if there is only one.*

[@ScreamingTc]

Pft, it's totally Andrej. He stole every scene he was in.

[@monkeyrider7173]

aww man that gave me a wave of emotion. The ending to helsreach really hit me hard

[@timandshannon03]

"I had a headache, but it went away." "This makes me smile."

[@icemancold5974]

Richard Boylan’s animation is a must watch

[@mcchicken1849]

Amen.

[@Ayrton_Chitwood]

Forget Ultramarines, because Helsreach is the first true Warhammer 40K movie.

[@mcchicken1849]

@@Ayrton_Chitwood Amen.

[@jamesrichards802]

so, SO good

[@Method9]

Amazed he didn't link to it in his video desc

[@AristeidisKypriotis]

Helsreach is one of those stories that its greatness goes beyond 40K. It can even stand as a stand-alone great science fiction novel

[@dedicatedgamer2500]

I never thought of it like that. You are absolutely correct.

[@tw4803]

I was not a warhammer fan. Love Helsreach. I have become lore fan since however.

[@xfatoushe-6908]

Dude Artarion was my fave in this entire story. Boy compromised his own safety just for Grimaldus glory. He held that banner til the bitter end. What a chad

[@edoops5919]

He was simping for grimaldus

[@ramsuryaprasath1381]

Artarion... is Artarion

[@ramsuryaprasath1381]

He was the example of true brother ....lived up to the role....and as a humble brother who only wants his fellow brother 's glory to be stood high and great.....he also fought together with grimaldus for many years as together

[@BrawnyStream]

@@edoops5919 who wouldn’t simp for Grimaldus ?

[@chainsawsubtlety9828]

"I had a headache...but I got over it."

[@nicholascerillo4000]

Grimaldus: “This makes me smile...”

[@drekbleh7081]

It's because of Grimaldus I learned what the Chaplain's true purpose. Before I just thought they were melee cheerleaders- one pep talk and the marines are good to go But no, Chaplains must have a emotional sensitivity and unyielding foundation of spiritual strength. He's described as having 'kind' eyes, because when he looks upon others he is reading them entirely, they see empathy and understanding within him. Yet he stand absolutely firm and never shows weakness, showing his brothers and normal humans he isn't to be taken for granted. I don't envy the position of chaplain, they have to read the emotions of helmeted super humans watching carefully for doubts and spiritual confusion. To see a space marine struggling with the thoughts of "What am I doing here? Why am I doing this? How often must I witness my brother's death?" and to somehow snapped them out of it with a stronger sense of purpose speaks very highly of the psychological skills of space marine chaplaincy. Grimaldus is amazing, he's one of the reasons Chaplains are my favorite HQ choice of space marines

[@tedakem1812]

well worded

[@commieKalmarunion]

"almost fanatical zeal" Toning down Dorn's angry Bois a bit, eh?

[@aureliusrex7827]

Yes

[@HammarPwnsYourFace]

BT is the standard all Astartes should seek to live by when it comes to Big E worship. The Imperial troops would be much, much more indeed should they have their own mini-grimaldus to roust the fires of war in the hearts of the troops. Sisters of Battle. Move the f over. School is now in session.

[@Zero01k]

But he's not talking about the Angry Marines?

[@KaiserAfini]

"An army's effectiveness depends on its size, training, experience, and morale, and morale is worth more than any of the other factors combined." _-Napoleon Bonaparte_ The Mechanicus might forge the best equipment, but Grimaldus tempers hearts and minds to achieve what was otherwise thought impossible.

[@simpeldisaster4533]

Moral is just warp craft we don't understand, Change my mind Joke

[@GruwskiTheDogski]

Yeaaaaaaah!! Finally my Boy is here! "Hades may burn, but it burns because the enemy fears us, it burns to hide the enemies shame so that they may never need to look upon the place where they lost the last war. While the walls of Helsreach stand, while one defender draws breath the city will never..." (Ork shouts whilst the wall crumbles down.) "Sons of Dorn! Knights of the Emperor! Charge!"

[@xBeasTBeaR]

grimaldus>other chaplains

[@darthkillhoon]

"Goodbye, brother," Shed a tear. I ready this book at Basic Training. It was the best 40k book I ever read

[@hotrodheart26]

😥😟 The Feels at that moment.

[@totallynotalpharius2283]

I'll say it . It's THE best 40k book

[@DeadWayfes]

That with Corbecs death and burrial is the saddest moments that i have ever read in any 40k book

[@spooky_43]

You got to read at basic training? 😢

[@imperialfist2304]

“Grimaldus....brother!...”

[@michaelhowell2326]

How can you introduce Gramaldus and Helsreach without mentioning the Helsreach movie by Richard Boylan?

[@julioreyes71]

It won't let me hit the thumbs up twice. Damn you button. Damn you.

[@darkscholar625]

I will die on this world...

[@vincebradleysolante7895]

I cannot tell where this conviction comes from

[@KaiserAfini]

Proceeds to not die on that world.

[@captain0080]

"goodbye, brother..." that line got me right in the feels.

[@Ayrton_Chitwood]

I feel anger now, hot and heavy, flowing through my arms until my hands curl into an iron fist.

[@imperialfist2304]

I will die on Armageddon...

[@akiramasashi9317]

"Zarha, you swore to me that you would walk." "You are right Grimaldus, I did swear I would walk" "STAND!" **60 meter tall Imperator rising from the rubble** Only Grimaldus can literally *ORDER* a princeps not to die and will the Titan to be virtually unharmed.

[@simpeldisaster4533]

Fuckin FACTS

[@Grudgebearer4life]

“Helsreach” is an absolutely amazing story that shows so many factors of siege warfare in the 40k universe that doesn’t really get shown in a lot of the other stories. Like the hierarchy in titan legions,to hidden weapons,to a regular soldier just trying to get to the last friendly place in the city. And the difference in a chapters battle tactics and beliefs compared to another that makes it so great of a story!!!!

[@str_brst8979]

to me Grimaldus best moment was guilt tripping a dying titan princeps in to basically coming back from the dead.

[@SilentExile729]

The dynamic between those two was amazing.

[@lordrevenant3072]

@@SilentExile729 and incredibly rare

[@tyshingleton7005]

"I HAVE DUG MY GRAVE HERE! I WILL TRIUMPH OR I WILL DIE!"

[@sonofjack6286]

NO PITY! NO REMORSE! NO FEAR!

[@imperialfist2304]

*Entire temple falls on Grimaldus in attempt to kill the madman*

[@sd501st5]

*Temple uses Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies* ... *The attack was not very effective*

[@andrewostman3135]

I love his last scene. His final speech on the alter top as he chokes the ork.... i have dug my grave in the city and i will triumph or i will die...no pity no remorse no fear

[@johnpo2]

" you cant just ban sanguinela lord Grimaldus"

[@sd501st5]

*LOYALIST TANTRUM*

[@khayon9302]

There is something strangely beautiful in the very first moments of a battle. Helsreach is definitely one of my top five games workshop novels

[@Intertronz]

I loved Helsreach. I think one of the iconic moments that really showed the difference and tactics of the Black Templars and other chapters, like the Salamanders was when they had a chance to take down an orc warboss rampaging in the city, but the Salamanders refused to commit to the attack because to do so they would have to abandon civilians to the orcs. Gimaldus was pissssssed. "Get out of my city." - 'Brother, do not let us part was like this..." - "I said get out." Though it is interesting how Grimaldus seemed to take on a very protective role of Helsreach as the war continued. It was his city, and his people by the end of it.

[@NueThunderKing]

Joshua McBride he is an arrogant bastard, but one that serves his purpose well. The Salamanders will always be the people Space Marines, and the fact that they go to such lengths as avoiding a fight if it means to protect humans gives me more respect for them than for the zealots of the templars.

[@SilentExile729]

NueThunderKing Grimauldus makes the valid counter argument that by saving that group of civilians they’ve doomed countless others by allowing the Warboss to escape.

[@starwars234ful]

Grimaldus is such a legend, I really hope he gets a new model.

[@Ghost407able]

Grimaldus is the best. I really hope he can receive the Primaris Amour, even before Helbrecht. He's and absolute badass in my personal opinion. All hail the Reclusiarch! Hero of Helsreach!

[@jamescawl6904]

Hero of Helsreach..... As if there is only one.

[@allomax1311]

That speech by Grimaldus brings up goosebumps on flesh, sends shivers down spines and makes grown men weep

[@jamesknighton4489]

For the templates, for the Steel legion, for Helreach!!!!

[@jamescawl6904]

@No U Standard Templates are my favorite.

[@Zomious]

Transmission from Oberon "Engine kill"

[@Amatsaru29]

Defending a city from hordes of enemies, sounds like a trial mimicking Dorn's defence of terra

[@SMScorx89]

I have done my best to recreate the formation that was introduced in 6th edition known as The Sons of Grimaldus. Grimaldus as the warlord, his command squad, 5 crusader squads, two squads of Sword Brethren, a squad of Sword Brethren Terminators, and a squad of Sword Brethren Assault Terminators make up the core of the formation. I have added an Emperor's Champion, a squad of Devastators, a Vanguard Squad, two lascannon equipped razorbacks, and a Land Raider Crusader to fill it out. In the lore, this formation was swore to hunt down the Orks who retreated from Armageddon. I have broadened their targets.

[@saturn12002]

"it is impossible not to see you princeps"

[@LawrenceofCanadia]

Ha!

[@jake_savery1236]

Love helsreach really good listen on audible

[@mouseketeery]

That's what I was about to say - Jonathon Keeble does a bang-up job with the narration.

[@thapacio]

The audible version has an amazing acting voice. totally recommended

[@madmike7029]

Rho, you have by far the best channel on all of youtube. Never stop.

[@cheesemonkey7999]

The best templar character by far

[@cazza1630]

Goosebumps listening to his speech. Nice work m8

[@davidgarcia-wb1yn]

I'd love to see in the rest of the week, how Helbrech got his banner back, and if there is a lore entry on how the Black Templars receive the "Primarch's Gift". Great videos, thank you

[@Wrathien]

Helsreach started me on my crusade through the 40k novels and I've never looked back.

[@Falamee158]

This story, the animation done of it, the voice, the very fire and zeal on show from this novel is what first got me truely invested into 40k, but it also inspired me to remake the Templar Brethren, the First Company of the legion of old and work them into my Imperial Fists army... and granted while it's lightly lore breaking, I would imagine the prospect of guarding the Temple of Oaths and joining the Phalanx would be tempting for a Crusade of Black Templars.

[@myview5840]

As if there was only one hero of Helsreach

[@xBeasTBeaR]

I am watching your channel for over a years now, enjoying all kind of content... BUT THIS! THIS IS CONTENT! MY MOST BELOVED BLACK ARMORED FELLAS! aahh the zeal, the purity, the anger and the strengh.. these lads are keeping the imperium truely together.

[@ShockFist]

I must have re-read this book a hundred times over the years, without fail or remorse, my favourite 40k novel.

[@stickyfingahz425]

This story is the biggest reason I love the templars for sure. Love the work you are doing with all the lore as I am pretty new to the whole world of 40k.

[@Griffolion0]

Let's all be honest, this is the Black Templar character we wanted a video on.

[@BFockink]

Ohhhh men... this story is just amazing.... Thank you Wolf Lord Rho. Cheers from Brazil!

[@rendurai]

This was my first 40k book ever. I fell in love instantly for the Black boys

[@chungusdisciple9917]

Big fan of this week's feature. Thanks for all the sweet content!

[@hostileocelot]

Loved the Andrej character in that book. Added some needed humor to the grimdarkness!

[@daniellleipply2038]

No, trouble Wolf Lord Rho. Thanks for the great content. Grimaldus is my favorite Black Templar because of the Battle of Helsreach so getting a shout out on this video is wonderful.

[@DakkogiRauru23]

Always motivating when an Astartes calls mortals brothers and sisters.

[@Writh811]

Richard Boylan's movie of this book was my first method of consuming a 40k book. Black Templar fan or no, this is an amazing story.

[@gianlucaborg195]

Richard Boylan did an awesome take of Helsreach!!!! Now I must reread the novel, rewatch Helsreach too!! Love your videos, thanks and keep it up!!

[@joshuadarrow]

“An oath is an oath.” I have no idea what to say to the little man. “Your friend. Your love. Did you find her?” I am no judge of human emotion, but I see his smile turn fragile and false. “Yes,” he says. “I did find her.”

[@ReformedSooner24]

Fuck that scene made me sad. Reminds you its still a Grim Dark universe

[@Sw00per_actual]

Hellsreach and Grimaldus is what got me into 40K

[@GreatChickenGod]

i think the best part of this story, is when Grimaldus speaks to the princeps of the imperator titan. such a display of his character in being able to convince a princeps to join in the defense

[@ju5t1ce33]

The second Ork war for Armageddon is one of my favorite stories in all of 40K. Grimaldus is one of my favorite characters in all of 40K. Primus was my favorite character in Helsreach.

[@etherd]

What a great book. The way he handled the mechanikus was so baller.

[@HammarPwnsYourFace]

Man i shed some tears over that speech... so motivational i want to purge xenos around me as well. He truly is a Reclusiarch to be measured against of all Astartes when they wish to measure themselves. Did you feel the power he instilled upon the meek humans? EMPEROR help us all should he roust a company or more of any chapter.... the Dark Gods surly tremble in the warp... as should Ghazgul. He knows not of what he messes with. Excellent writing indeed.

[@Modernarcher119]

Helsreach was my very very first book. I have such a special place in my heart for it

[@joshuapolites374]

That was badass. I'm with you on this I wish I could be there to witness such awesomeness.

[@nefritnefrit7092]

Zahar you have sworn to me ....Yes Grimaldus i have sworn to Walk whit you. “Grimaldus” STAND !!!! Just Epic 🍻🍻🍻

[@seelenverkaufer4861]

If Wolf Lord Rho stands on the battlements, I shall stand with him. No Pity, No Remorse, NO FEAR!

[@racspartan1]

Love your channel Wolf Lord. 👍 Stories like these are Great.

[@MrMysticphantom]

"I will die in this world" nope..everyone else who wasnt supposed to did though

[@georgestauber2636]

"Are you a hero mister?" Grimaldus has no idea how to answer this question. Orks, no problem kids, no clue.

[@icemancold5974]

Now we are talking

[@thetalon100]

Sons of Dorn! Knights of the Emperor! Charge!

[@thapacio]

One of the best Book read so far on Back Templars. Would be amazing to see the evolution of Grimaldus confidence inside the chapter and its relationship with the High Marshal

[@Shaostie]

I have to say that all 3 variations of helsreach were ALL absolutely amazing. The book itself tore me through so many emotions between giving me a great laugh, to inspiring/blood pumping, to solemn sadness. Definitively one of my top 10 reads. The audiobook was INCREDIBLY well voice acted. There were a few odd moments here and there but absolutely worth a 2nd "read over" of the book. And the animation... I happy marriage between the audiobook and a devoted fan's hard work. Need I say more? You are doing the WH40K community and GW a disservice by NOT watching it. Go do it now! The TTS universe may shit on the black templars, but by the emperor, does grimaldus redeem them.

[@LemanoftheRussVI]

Loved that moment. Also the ending is awesome !

[@williamh.macoy7169]

I only recently got into war hammer and fantasy is what pulled me in maybe 2 years ago possibly 3 because of total war war hammer to be honest but then I got into table top n found 40k but the first piece of 40k lore I ever learned about was ths helsreach fan film and I barley understood it but it got me so into it that I've been becoming a huge fanboy of all 3 settings now but u putting this video out made me think of it... And if anyone has never seen helsreach as soon as your done on wolf lords page look up 40k fan film helsreach its badass and will suck you in and I'm a huge grimaldus and black Templar's fan because of this story and I love that u covered that speech it gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it like you said wolf lord rho I wanted to be on that wall in power armor with grimaldus hearing it with the cheers and seeing the way grimaldus inspired the defenders was glorious this story would make an amazing movie

[@chrisfrombeyond4240]

I know we've had a Lion week, but could we have a Dark Angel's week per chance? I'm sure Asmodai has some gritty stories to speak of!

[@Duppyman695]

A week dedicated to the Unforgiven........ yes please !

[@lukavrhovnik1851]

Anyone else listening to Wolf Rho talk at 1,5 speed? XD Great content btw, big fan!

[@absolomnightwolf]

This is one of my favorite Space Marine stories. Need to read it again now.

[@mouseketeery]

General note to those that don't know (all 2 of you!) Check out Richard Boylan's channel on YT. He's animated this story and hjas used portions of the audio-book for the voice of Grimaldus. It's stupendous!

[@firstcaptainarenoskarlaen7103]

Cousin Grimaldus really is an inspiration to us all!

[@davesobani9565]

As a matter of changing it up a little, have you ever though about doing a guard week? I can highly recommend everything from the gaunts ghosts series.

[@Duppyman695]

Gaunts Ghosts was amazing......... Guard week would awesome ! If you haven't already check out Baldermort

[@j4nk3n]

Reclusiarc grimaldus has to be my favourite black templar, when he asks if the titan will walk ohhh shizźz hes a badass! Love your style wolf lord x

[@j4nk3n]

Grimaldus was fucked over by helbrect tho just saying......

[@Jim2529]

Easily one of my favorite 40k books. Grimaldus and the princeps character were so awesome to read about.

[@tomhatton2512]

I wonder how many hours of books id need to listen to if I could listen to every book before you talk about Hahaha. Love the channel its been so helpful during lockdown. Tom in Essex

[@yeoldchief7711]

Only in death does duty end... Love this story.

[@VonSchpam]

With Blade and Bolter! With Faith, and Fire!

[@-Gilver]

The Black Templars are honestly the most well adjusted chapter of Space Marines living in the 42nd Millennium They personify the the overall culture and military mind set of the era they live in, not just how they fight and wage war but how they just carry themselves Holy Warrior Monks waging Crusade after Crusade

[@Draper811]

This story hands down got me into 40k

[@justinanderson2460]

I love how Grimaldus feels it s dishonour to defeat lowly humans from the enemy yet when all his brothers a re defeated in Void combat and he is left with a true a valiant purpose (even if that purpose is becoming the last line of defence defence even a Martyr if necessary), he embraces his han allies and fights as if he views this new purpose as honourable once again. Interesting insight.

[@spacky92]

"OUR CITY!!! OUR WORLD!!!"

[@MagashiSaizen]

That Speech gave me chills.

[@tomod7570]

Awesome recommendation I listen to the audible version of the book and it was amazing

[@MrTorchboss]

Next purchase will be helsreach

[@codybates2419]

Grimaldus with the most grimdark wall speech in the Emperium

[@SleepySack]

I wonder if Grimaldus will get the Primaris treatment

[@bazza2708]

Smashing it as always

[@vlkafenryka788]

You gotta do something with Andrej ... the dude clowns on Grimaldus the lvl of idngaf is amazing ( he needs a stand alone book dammit)

[@ReformedSooner24]

And custom figure

[@MrTorchboss]

Anyone know what happens to him after the book with the celestial lions?...

[@Da5hau]

Armageddon Steel Legion Storm Trooper - Andrej, was fantastically written, down to earth, a realist who states it as it is, would like to see a book around his adventures, maybe another one where he finally wins the heart of a girl.

[@jt-td3fw]

The man himself!!! Oh yesss lets get comfy for this one!

[@eichler721]

Black Templar's are epic in their dedication and skill. Astartes in general are so epic

[@RakkasanRakkasan]

Grimaldus,!!!! He truly can say I am death and I come for you. In space hulk I only ever played the chaplain class and hated that I couldn't be Grimaldus. In the book their is a seen where Grimaldus is dragging his unpowered croixus down the wall steps into the light to face two orc's and says now we begin and power's up his croixus and advanced. I would roar in delighted glee to see that as art work.

[@michaelwarga3916]

If you imagine Grimauldus sounding like Heavy from TF2, it makes it so much better.

[@rutrose2000]

We saw that Reclusiarch........Dorns blood we all saw that!

[@breonwogan15]

Aaron Dembski Bowden did a fantastic job, one of the best books in black library. My one thing against it is that Grimaldus says they don't worship the Emperor as the God Emperor. I don't see how ADB overlooked that. But still one of my all time favourite novels.

[@madginger3634]

Grimaldus is going to make me buy this book!

[@L0rdNikoN1]

This book was the reason why i based my entire black templar army around armageddon and helsreach ! Including the surviving warhound 'hallowed verity' and a heavily modiefied stormlord, which in my headlore was gifted to helbrecht by yarrik. And oh Boy, its Fun to see your opponents face when you field 6(!) LRC's full of templars xD

[@00784865]

"I HAVE DUG MY GRAVE IN THIS PLACE AND I WILL EITHER TRIUMPH OR I WILL DIE" Merek Grimaldus, during the defense of Helsreach Hive.

[@nhanlol]

Emperor protects

[@michaelthompson5933]

Am I the only one laughing at Ork craft landing that's not how I remember the Ork ships coming down