Hochland EXPLORED - The Lands & Provinces of the Empire - Warhammer Fantasy Lore Overview

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you for watching my friends! We hope you are enjoying Dr. Steffan Hoffman's travels through the Lands and Provinces of the Empire. As you can see, in the next episode we are going to Ostland where more exploration and adventures await! Let us know what are you enjoying the most about the series and what other ideas we could explore while we are roaming the lands of the Empire. Hope you are having an amazing weekend! 🙌

[@KS-PNW]

Absolutely love the series! I really like the narrative framing device, makes it feel more like a living breathing world instead of just a bunch of lore fluff for a game.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

@@KS-PNW Thanks for the feedback! It's nice to hear this, as I think traveling through Dr. Steffan Hoffman's eyes opens the doors for many storytelling possibilities within the world. More adventures are coming!

[@KS-PNW]

@@TheBookofChoyer awesome, can't wait to hear more about his travels 👍

[@arveeolavario5463]

Next dukedoms of bretonnia 🙏🙏

[@OrkBoss]

​@TheBookofChoyer I hope the god doctor can go back to Kislev for a more in-depth exploration of its people and culture and venture towards the dark lands, mountains of Mourn, and hopefully Grand Cathay

[@DoctorNaterson]

Hochland is more than just the first faction Festus kills off in the first 2 turns in Total War Warhammer 3.

[@ragoth6207]

Whenever I play as Festus Vassalize them. This in turn makes them one of the worst vassals but I like to think I improve their lives somewhat under Nurgles embrace.

[@dolphinwarlord6908]

Let me guess you give them grandpa's gifts.

[@inductivegrunt94]

Hochland Long Rifleman: "Snipin's a good job mate." Hochland is one of my favorite provinces of the Empire so it's great to see Steffan travel there in his adventures and show off what the province has in store for visitors.

[@chrisd7803]

*Hochland

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

“It’s challenging work.”

[@Arbiterjim]

All I'm saying is Two units of Hochland Long Rifles will shoot Archaeon off of his horse. Or his manticore. Or kill a Chaos Giant. Or a Norscan Mammoth. Or a whole unit of plate-wearing Chaos Warriors Or knock a Chaos Dragon out of the sky. The End Times came to a stop at the end of a barrel

[@goransekulic3671]

Makes you realize how silly all of that is, yes? On one hand the Great Game, on the other, a simple bullet or a spell can prevent the Endtimes(and such) ... best to enjoy nice setting and gameplay. Not worry overly much about bigger picture.

[@Arbiterjim]

@@goransekulic3671 I mean... I think it's reasonable. If they made Archaeon able to survive 160 sniper bullets, I would call BS in the opposite direction lol. The Empire's finest deserve wins too

[@Michael-bn1oi]

​@goransekulic3671 Tons of units, in lore, are functuonally immune to ranged attacks. Anyone who thinks this isn't just a fun joke is kind of dumb or doesn't know anything about warhamer

[@LegateGallus]

Hochland is my favorite province and most of my state troops are painted in green and red! The dense heavy forests, the cultural crossroads, the marksmen, its a fascinating area that's too often overlooked.

[@goransekulic3671]

It's the openness and the friendly disposition that are the selling points to me. Not to mention their resourcefulness and indomitable spirit. Gah, what can be better than Hochland?

[@vulcranstorm2023]

Lots of mine are black and white were are they from?

[@goransekulic3671]

@@vulcranstorm2023 Ostland. Where we are going next. Bohsenfels, Wolfenburg etc.

[@Benkman1984]

The voice actor is so damn good, i love this series so much

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Indeed! Adam R. Is such a talented man and a delight to work with. He gets really into the character. Glad you are enjoying the series 😃👌thank you!

[@RuSosan]

These Hochlanders will never know the joys of Mount *_Gunbad._*

[@dazmaz1269]

**Tavern music stops**

[@olafgurke4699]

Hochlanders will march all the way there, capture it, and rename it to Mount Gungood.

[@RuSosan]

@@olafgurke4699 ... Huh. _Why didn't the dwarves name it _*_that_*_ to begin with?_ 🤔

[@olafgurke4699]

@@RuSosan If I were to guess, because it was founded before they invented guns, and after that it was already in place, and a dwarf never goes back on what his ancestors put in place. Debates on whether to change it or not are still going on this day, I reckon.

[@aetius7139]

​@@dazmaz1269*Western music start*

[@Spacemongerr]

For non-German speakers: hoch means 'high'. Pronounced like loch (as in Loch Ness)

[@obiown2125]

So they are "highlanders" 😅😂

[@maximus5668]

I love how the nature, scenography, flora are made for this videos.

[@Michael-bn1oi]

They are from Total War: Warhammer

[@normtrooper4392]

Hochland is one of my favourite provinces. I converted a special unit of my archers into Hochland huntsmen, complete with their customary hunting rifles. Always have some Hochlanders scouting for the army.

[@CzerwonyRymcer]

My favourite province. For Aldebrand Ludenhof!!!

[@Swrdfshtrmbns]

I think it is cool that they are red and green and Thuringia is the “green heart of Germany” that shares many of the cultural themes of Hochland.

[@thomaskinyon2984]

This brings back memories of the warhammer novel "Call to Arms". Exciting read & great video!!

[@corvaxblackfeather6529]

May Sigmar guide your Steps Steffan, be safe, be strong in mind and faith so no chaos taint can ever harm you.

[@raikun2963]

ONCE AGAIN. Dr. Hoffman knocks it out of the Old World

[@MCallsen]

Dr. Steffan is truely a scientist of the highest renuln ^^

[@matthewanderson9754]

I love this, the whole series, you're giving literally the best and most intriguing and interesting work for the warhammer universe ever!!!

[@olafgurke4699]

A bit besides the point, but I do love how the forests of the Empire are named. They are essentially Sahara deserts, where the original name already means the same thing. In this case, Wald is the German word for forest, so having the Drakwald forest and Reikwald forest is really funny to me. That tangent aside, amazing video as always! I really love the impeccable use of the game footage, especially the love to Sigmar's Heirs. Can't play without the provincial state troops anymore. It just fits. Also, the battle and its narration was on point. There is nothing more satisfying to me than barrages of gunfire mowing down enemies. Which is why the game's vanilla balance is silly to me, but whatever. That's what mods are for. Further, I had Sabaton popping into my head at that delightful narration: "Strike at zero hour, with overwhelming firepower! Fueled by the fear in their enemies' eyes.~"

[@marcushanes100]

I love this series so much. It’s a great introduction to warhammer fantasy and dr. Stephen Hoofman of the university of nuln is just great. He went from a who is this guy to a favorite character (incredibly well voice acted) who I feel like I really know. Great work!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks a lot for the kind words good sir! The next installment in this series is ready and is getting published this Saturday! Hope you enjoy it 🙌😃

[@WilliamHollis-i4s]

These videos never fail to entertain and inform thank you for churning them out as you do.

[@btbb1816]

Damn, i am 40 years old. My local video store " PJ videos" had a copy of shadow of the horned rat, and dark omen. the most ridiculous difficult games ever, balance issues for sure. I love the lore and these videos of regions explored are great. also, maybe, more accessible regions have more accounts from other indiviiduals... What ever happened to the Grudgebringer Merc. Army after the horned rat and Nagash?

[@btbb1816]

The Stormvemin ran downhill. Warpfire lead the way., no opportunity to retreat or regroup.

[@rungfang27]

Yes my childhood was filled with many a frustrated night playing that overly hard game!

[@Americandragonrider333.]

Hochlanders what a mighty people and province of the Empire of Man!

[@perkeyser2032]

It has always stuck in my craw that a dirt poor province like Hochland, has it's iconic weapon; the long rifle.....that costs an arm and a leg to produce. I have kind of got around that and given them a high skill in long bows. Of course, some long rifles is on the battlefield, but mostly heavy bows. Has anyone else done this? (This is a beautiful playlist and it gives me so much inspiration. Thank you all for making this.)

[@Knight7562]

thanks again and good job your are only channel that have videos about warhammer fantasy

[@Deaiden]

I enjoy Steffan Hoffman videos too much

[@vulcranstorm2023]

I can't wait to learn about ostland my empire troops are painted in its colors

[@trixus4768]

Can't wait for Talabecland😊

[@TheBookofChoyer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYDaY5iwqpeWn7Msi=fMt_JP11F5PIVjHU Here it is my friend! It was the previous episode from this series. Hope you enjoy it 😃🙌

[@fernandomartinez366]

Since “call to arms” Hochland have been my favorite Province

[@nicoium6698]

Found your channel today and I already have watched/listened to hours of content. Best were the new vlad/first vampire war and the eight peaks videos. Also love the journey of this series.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you! And welcome to the channel! The second installment of the Vampire Wars series is coming this Friday! Hopefully you'll get to enjoy it! 🙌😃

[@aidkik580]

I love this channel! Your stories are amazing and excellently narrated!!!

[@alexanderlejon9958]

Good job. Looking forward for Ostland!

[@juliusmalcovsky4092]

Love your work. Thank you. Please never change ❤

[@warmage247]

Mmm I love these deep dive faction videos

[@dave7511]

Wonderful! Nice voice. Sounds very harmonious. I enjoyed the lore a lot. Unfortunately, CA is not willing to provide us with a DLC with playable empire factions.

[@Thebrinkofchaos1]

HOLY SIGMAR! BLESS THIS RAVAGED BODY!

[@Poisonedblade]

10:03 LOL, the rifle joke.

[@BMBMiniatures]

I hope the good doctor will get to Westerland

[@cjthebeesknees]

Glory to Sigmar and his mighty warriors.

[@benflay6038]

Will you explore brettonia

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Possibly yes! For now we have made this video, which explores the foundation of Bretonnia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJrMcnuiap2ie6ssi=ceEJOooqMyhNu4Xr

[@benflay6038]

@@TheBookofChoyer I saw but this guy would live to explore bret and border Princes

[@ManDuderGuy]

Keep on Hochin' in the free world.

[@2Tiny_Ant]

They also dont like the dwarfs from Gunbad

[@RuSosan]

_Gunbad._ Gunbad. *Gunbad.* *_GUN BAD!?_*

[@baronpapa87]

Safe travels!

[@Vyrtus_]

The Empire! 👏👏👏

[@sweden4thewin]

Amazing video

[@goransekulic3671]

I love Hochland! And I hate the Endtimes. Who would've said, eh? They are practically the reciprocal values of each other. I know that there isn't much to talk about Hochland(hence the battle report), but still ... Thank you.

[@WanderingVictorious]

I love Doctor Hoffman!

[@Folgeantrag]

Nice work. I am well aware that is very difficult für native English to pronunce the German word "Hoch" (High) but it has nothing to do with "Hog". There is no K-sound. To match the german "CH" loud you have to raspel strongky like clearing your throat

[@travislewis5058]

Yes my fav empire faction

[@trailblazerlazerrazerd9027]

I wonder if we're ever gonna get one of these for Albion and the other lands/nations of Tilea and Estalia? Not to mention Marienburg which has both a lot and not enough spoken on it. 🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TheBookofChoyer]

We will be definitely doing Marienburg!

[@Philip-kf2cp]

This is so good

[@Okkusen]

now you are in real dangrous territory!! The Dark Wood forest !!!

[@germanmandalorian3514]

I have a Friend that is a Hochland Enjoyer of me the love to mock me, as a Whisenland/Nuln Enjoyer, for the Rifles of this dam'n Weapons! And by Sigmar, i must admit he is right. This Rifles are good Craftsmanship.

[@farisazka2568]

aaah i miss old subtitle in video

[@Vandelberger]

Just wait unto they see Nulns weapons spewing dark energy orbs.

[@jacktheripper3118]

Ngl didjt know hocland had more then just festus and what not. Like to me the whole places exists to die to chaos in total war

[@thekaiseriswiser4451]

Human wood elves with guns. Best province, Ostermark aside.

[@tomalexander4327]

It would be great if you could turn down the background music a bit.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Noted. Thanks for the feedback 👌😃

[@darkbut8864]

In warhammer is The Empire and the rest of the faction

[@Poisonedblade]

Wait... how long will the wells be poisoned and the forests be tainted? - asking for an elf.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Not for too long my friend, some are being cleansed as we speak while others (wells) had to be shut down for good.

[@Poisonedblade]

@@TheBookofChoyer Did SEGA or Creative Assembly ever send you any merch for all your hard work? I'm just curious.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

@@Poisonedblade they have. They sent me a care package for the release of TW:WH 3 if I'm not mistaken. It had a shirt, an Intel processor, & an art book.

[@Poisonedblade]

@@TheBookofChoyer That's great!!! I'm glad they know about your channel and rewarded your hard work! Your channel is really entertaining. I've got almost 1000 hours in Total War 1 and 2. I haven't had time to start 3 yet. I got hooked on Elden Ring. One of my old friends worked for SEGA's PR/Marketing, but she left the company a few years ago. I was gonna ask her if SEGA knew about your channel or if there was someone she could contact.

[@JamesAce]

Hochlanders unite

[@stethespaniard2]

I always get a shitty feeling when I watch these. All this stand strong against chaos the resilience of man. Everything just thrown away. Chaos wins. End of all potential stories

[@DCM68W]

very christmasy

[@30035XD]

The music is way too loud :(

[@BBD1]

Music too loud imo

[@CriminalFriday]

You know what? That's it. *Confederates your Hochland*

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

Definitely better then Stirland

[@aetius7139]

Place so bad when even the whole empire refuses to spell ita name.

[@The_Great_Eye]

Imperial West Virginia

[@Indubidably0]

FYI, you can all visit real life Hochland. It exists in the USA, and we call it the state of Kentucky.

[@MCallsen]

We call it Mittelfranken ;)

[@Swrdfshtrmbns]

It seems like Thuringia or Franconia