THE CANNIBAL KROOT IN WARHAMMER 40000 LORE

[@Baldermort]

THE CANNIBAL KROOT IN WARHAMMER 40000 LORE Covering the basics of the Kroot race from the newest edition of warhammer. The Kroot are the allies of the Tau Empire and provide a much needed element of melee aggression. LIVING MYTHOLOGY PRIMORDIAL GODS - THE GENESIS OF THE GREEK GODS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHeqpZiQj891jc0 THE TITANS - GREEK GODS BEFORE THE OLYMPIANS:kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6HHlKaDebeAbbs YOUNG ZEUS - REBELLION AGAINST CHRONOS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6jclHSEirt2hdU THE TITANOMACHY: FIRST GODWAR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6bLp55mjNCHha8 THE TITANOMACHY ACT 2: THE OLYMPIANS STRIKE BACK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnq4q5iClLJpo6c THE TITANOMACHY ACT 3 - THE FALL OF A TYRANT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKO4hXaOh6p-bsU THE GIGANTOMACHY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJKwqpl6ltGDbpo TYPHON: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2m8n6ywbsRrZsU THE PRIMORDIALS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHeqpZiQj891jc0 THE TITANS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6HHlKaDebeAbbs LIVING MYTHOLOGY: kzbin.info/door/dR3Ms08oSCzih6p0FsDRcg YOUNG ZEUS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6jclHSEirt2hdU GK NATURAL HISTORY: THE TENDAGURU DINOSAURS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmjEoZKjjNCHd80 OSTRITCH DINOSAURS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2G3q6d6brR5rNE FISH HUNTING DINOSAURS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCzfKJ-oJaDiJo THE WAR UNDER THE WAVES: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bEXpRrepagnqs VAMPIRE BATS! studio.kzbin.infoBWIF2klOoGo/edit kzbin.info/door/OmrRUjHAw93gcWG6r9WoGg All opinions are my own and have no connection to Games Workshop in any way whatsoever. I hope you have a glorious day. :) Your faithful servant Baldermort

[@SpliffingBrit]

I must say you never fail to entertain, educate and inspire, I am no artist but I find myself more confident in all ventures when I see/hear what you are able to create. I hope we will enjoy many, many more stories in the years to come.

[@Diarmuhnd]

*CAAANNNIIIIBAAALL KROOOT* ! hehe , that was fun Baldermort... thanks !

[@Uzzgub]

A Interaction for the Interaction God, a Comment for the Comment Throne, for the Almighty Algorithm

[@fumarc4501]

The Kroot are a fascinating species with an interesting culture. Would like to see more interactions between them and other factions in novel form.

[@inquisitorgarza312]

The Kroot are an interesting example of parallel evolution to the Tyranids as they are two different species that use the DNA of their prey species to get better adaptions to survive in this hostile galaxy, but the difference is that the Kroot are a individual minded race while the Tyranids are a hive mind race.

[@DirtHermit]

It's always been a hunch of mine that the Kroot were actually involved in the War in Heaven, as just one of the many genetic warrior weapons of the Old Ones.

[@Lowlyking2001]

@@DirtHermitIf that was the case, they'd be much farther along Technologically. ​Even the Orks, who were beaten down from the Krork, were advanced.

[@DirtHermit]

@@Lowlyking2001 Not necessarily. Look at the Orks. They've been struggling to return to their genetic roots of the Krork, ever since the Enslaver Plague. It's also been said that the Kroot used to be more technologically advanced (hence Warspheres), but have either lost the majority of their tech, or shunned it due to past misteps.

[@DocWolph]

Too easy. To cite Earth as an example, the earliest lifeforms on Earth would literally absorb the genetics of their prey. In this way, they were able to "evolve". While life on Earth certainly evolved away from needing or using the genetic material of their prey, the Kroot never lost this ability. Thus, any species they preyed upon with compatible DNA, they could assimilate by eating it. This is not the same as the Tyranids who actively and intelligently analyze and recombine DNA to make additions and modifications to their bioforms, much as The Borg simply analyze and reconfigure and adjust their systems to adapt, to new challenges and prey. The Tyranids are not slave to the particularities off their physiology able to pick and choose and correct errors, at will. Meanwhile, the Kroot have to be careful what they eat. In this way the Tyranids show they are more an artificial lifeform than the Kroot being natural if obviously alien to the Human biological experience.

[@BohdanKaiba]

Those new Kroot models look amazing! Perfect timing with the video Balders, perfect way to start the weekend. I hope the Kroot models are successful so that we get more Tau aligned exons like the Vespids.

[@Baldermort]

I’d like human auxiliary rules really. About time isn’t it? :)

[@BohdanKaiba]

@@Baldermort I agree, the Tau need to be the swiss army knife they were ment to be.

[@lydianoack4552]

​@@Baldermortversatile Gue'vesa troops would be the only reason for me to get anything Imperial Guard. You could also tell amazing crusade stories with these, which would be tons of fun.

[@fumarc4501]

New Vespid and Gue’vesa models would be amazing!

[@abcdodd]

You sound happier than normal in this. That's nice to hear.

[@Poliporri]

From new listener, to first listener!! What time! Great Servo brother, thank ye kindly for the many tales!!

[@BohdanKaiba]

Welcome! There are tons of great Baldermort videos for you to enjoy, what's your favorite army so I can give you some good recommendations.

[@reinretter9655]

🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏

[@derekbidelman2442]

You gotta check out Thaddus and Cronan...🤯 prepare to be entertained on a top tier 40k story that is more than worthy of being lore or cannon at the least, and with Cronan... grab an extra pair of underwear because you might piss your panties laughing 😮

[@DirtHermit]

Our boy, Baldermort, is one of the best. If you are new, I highly suggest Thaddeus and Tarquinus. If you're an Ork fan, check out Kronan da Kunnin'. If you just want some wonderous 40k Storytelling, pick something. Anything ❤

[@Poliporri]

@@BohdanKaiba i favor our metal Overlords, the Necrons!!! I've watched the silent king videos time and again!! Great stuff!!

[@Altarill]

This is NOT HELPING NOT START A KROOT ARMY DAMNIT As always, absolutely sterling, Balders.

[@Warlock572]

So what color are you going to paint them? I'm thinking a blue palette for mine. Lol

[@SpliffingBrit]

Wonderful timing! Im recovering from dental work (full top and bottom extractions for dentures) and have been on bed rest for 2 days watching all your old uploads

[@warprail]

That was a fun little story, and illuminating. It also reminds me that I need to go feed my chickens

[@LetholdusKaspyr]

I can't help but feel that the Kroot understand the realities of the setting better than the Tau themselves, but the Tau view the Kroot as useful savages, and so don't value their input as much as they should.

[@CorneliusChimp-hm2vo]

Dude I love the kroot so much. Their primitive weapons are so cool, and I love the krootox and animals they ride

[@ElGordoBandito]

Baldermort could be reading the nutrition facts off of a cereal box and I’m STILL there for it. Love everything you do!

[@byronlee-wi3zv]

I agree. He should do two one Friday, a 40K story and the other the nutritional facts from his breakfast that day just to see how many would listen to it just for his voice.

[@hexkwondo]

Is it realy his voice? I thought it was AI.

[@KalashVodka175]

@@hexkwondo It is his voice.

[@citizenoftheninthdivision]

​@@hexkwondoSounds like ai Tom Hardy.

[@tomarmadiyer2698]

I need a collaboration between our good Lord Baldermort, and Ken Burns

[@sameiler1683]

I just got a new kit and I am so excited to build it while listening to your lore! Thank you

[@ethanbobeethan]

i love the kroot - i was psyked to see this pop-up in my feed. thanks for another great listen, baldy!

[@DahLekKnight]

An hour later than usual, dancing and now a Baldermort video! Excellent night! 😄

[@derrabbit7289]

I came into warhammer 40k and didn’t like the close minded approach of the Imperium of Man, then I got to see what Xenos were really like. And I now know why the phrase ‘Suffer not the Alien to live’ is spoken as a holy cant. Best video on the Kroot out there!:)

[@KalashVodka175]

To be fair, the Imperium did xenocide a lot of peaceful Star Wars and Star Trek style minor species. But then again a lot of minor xenos are just as fucked up as the Orks etc

[@Sally4th_]

Ah, the Murder Chickens. Love them :)

[@stumpy1146]

Seeing you dropped a new post always makes my day so much better! Ty, Brother Baldermort!

[@deltatea3192]

Been meaning to post a comment the last couple of days. Apologies for the tardiness. Love your tale on the Kroot. They and the other lesser xenos deserve more love from both the community and GW. Thank you for keeping the torches on for the dear critters.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening

[@thegametroll6264]

The kroot are one of the species that draws me to the tau. I plan on building mostly a carnivore squad of kroot with the various forms the kroot tend to take.

[@KalashVodka175]

Tbh Kroot being a heavily mercenary minded race it should be allowed to use them alongside armies of other factions

[@jossguerrero277]

​@@KalashVodka175 or as their own faction with different faction equipment, with contracts and their own aesthetic, that would rock

[@koanbonwa]

Excellent! I've been hoping for this one!

[@KharnDaLoyal]

Just starting and boy can I say. I can't wait to... dig in on this one😂😂😂 eager for the always great works balder ones

[@DaBoiDanish]

If only my teachers in school growing up had this level of dedication to teaching things, especially subjects that weren't of interest or downright dislike (The Greater Good), I'm sure my opinion of it would greatly be improved.

[@Pelluz85]

I've been a Tau player since they came out, but I've not given much consideration to the Kroot. Now I've to admit, I've changed my mind. Ty Baldemort

[@smptown29]

Every time a new Baldy vid goes up, so too do the odds of a good day.

[@richardround2071]

Highlight of my Friday

[@saintsholl545]

What are your favourite faction/army? Lore-wise or to play, oh humble Skull?

[@adbeshonar]

I would be interested in hearing more, maybe a Kroot companion for a particular up-and-coming Inquisitor? That would be an interesting story

[@DirtHermit]

I was interested when the Tau came out. But it didnt take long to realize the Kroot were the worthiest part of the Tau Empire. I love fighting Kroot with Orks. That's some prime Krumpin'!!

[@robertcarter8207]

love yo work buddy, makes my day every time I see your stuff

[@effeks2000]

Perfect video to listen to while painting some T'au and Kroot :)

[@grimdarked]

Was wearing my new Baldy shirt under my uniform for my shift today ;)

[@Ser-Smiley]

Ah. Its story time! How delightful. 😋

[@Uzzgub]

A Interaction for the Interaction God, a Comment for the Comment Throne, for the Almighty Algorithm

[@james460xvryee]

All must attend any sermon given by Chaplain Bald.

[@Silver_-_SunS]

Thank you Baldermort for your amazing work and godly voice

[@quaintgentleman344]

Skull man bring new saga! Most excellent!

[@roastbeef4918]

Love the Kroot. I hope to hear more.

[@christerprestberg3973]

When it comes to the minor races in 40k, Kroot are up there together with Ogryns, hard to decide which is my fav ^^ .

[@johnbradley8901]

Thank you for this Warhammer 40,000 tribute, this your weekly Warhammer 40,000 tribute.

[@Blackdude27]

35:38 orc fiesta music 🎉🪇

[@davidmarsh5337]

Thank you for this episode on the kroot as I’d heard of them but didn’t know much about them or how diverse they where I always assumed they only helped the tau race and the greater good excellent as usual

[@HandofBlake]

Thank you for another great video!

[@michaelrawlings2297]

Amazing as always.

[@Drax1949]

I’m glad this was secretly an Ork episode. ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS

[@unruly_ronin]

This video made me realize I truly never knew about the Tau's allies at all. Really insightful

[@carlzerris6566]

The only reason i dont add Kroot to my tau army is because i have zero painting talent otherwise i would happily have a combined force. What i really want to know is how a the Kroot would adapt to Catachan.

[@Sophie-h5b]

Keep it up Baldy!

[@ARC1701A]

"If anyone objects to the Greater Good on this planet, then feed them to the Greater Knarloc!" - an absolutely BASED Kroot Shaper

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Baldermort . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@johnd2058]

21:15 "oily sweat-like secretions" used for communication and command & control..? Reminds me of Ethereals...

[@tostig7795]

Oh my ! What a bunch of nastiness, but kind !?

[@weslooos]

Its that time again: All hail the Algor-writtum. Should we feed it to a kroot? Might be fun to see what happens.

[@chrisroberts7000]

Given their unique genetics, could they have their origins tied to the various experiments of the Old Ones?

[@Verdis_deMosays]

Yet another magnificent tale from the Bald Library!

[@stevenbigland6193]

Always a joy to listen to!

[@kennethcunningham2572]

I am one of those people shocked by their technology lol, i've never thought they had ships.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks again brother Cunningham. *bows deeply to brother Cunningham yet again*

[@kennethcunningham2572]

@@Baldermort no problem at all

[@coryray8436]

Another video, another thank you.

[@TheAnc1entOne3509]

Dude keep killing it. You make some truly awesome stuff. It's about time that we hear some cool more about the kroot and the auxiliaries of the greater good.

[@jackmyers8687]

Love a mercenary faction. Like the Corsairs or Squats

[@male272]

Of course...Technology must be denied the savag...err...Kroot...for the greater good naturally.

[@nonyabeeznuss304]

I swear to god you read my mind. Just last night I listened to oculus imperia's kroot video and thought "I'd love to read or listen to more fiction on the kroot." I'll be listening to this one tonight! 🤟

[@cjthebeesknees]

Gentle listener #4728 reporting for imperial mandated serration.

[@Azubrael]

For the Tau

[@MikeWest-dg9ks]

Baldemort, I enjoy your stories very much, if you get a chance could you do more coverage of belisarius cawl and his search for the silent king? I do believe that would be a very good tale indeed

[@Diarmuhnd]

Thems gud eatin'

[@Keilink]

Finding one of my fanart in your video startled me (33:42) xD Very interesting video, I didn't know about their mythology and that interpretation makes a lot of sens. This "sickness" they speak of might also be an opening to understand how Krorks develoved into orks :o

[@Baldermort]

Chuck me the link? I’ll put it in the description? ;) Hmmmm interesting. I may have to think about that. Well done. ;). On every count.

[@pensador6953]

You have to admit the Tao lucked out massively on teh kroot, not only they are not eating them, they were in the perfect position to save the kroot. ensuring loyalty. Sounds insane f you consider that this is 40 k althouh that does take a 180 when they met the imperium, Come to think of it did you spoke of this already? Because if you are doing Tao, i for one can't wait for you to cover them meeting the imperium. It will be hilarious i can bet you could hear the sound of the Tao commander's brain just snapping then fizzling out.

[@wilhelmtheevilgamer6599]

love your work

[@aloser8703]

Perfect thing to paint up some root to. Shaper is getting his clothing painted on to this

[@Averagejoepainting]

@baldermort which on the new lore have you enjoyed thus far?

[@philurbaniak1811]

Psst... 😏 If you play the video backwards it says: _"For the Greater Good. T'au God Coming in 12th Edition"_

[@mykelengieza7057]

ALGORITHM

[@DCJMS]

the most discerning in the community, mmm yes quite right spiffing

[@TheOmnalink]

Thanks for the info

[@bandigustin1038]

How to forget the Tau's best buddies?

[@danielpedersensevaride5928]

Great video, thanks Balder

[@Baldermort]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@OrcWithBow]

Wooo croot love them

[@garethbancroft855]

Respectfully, Mr Baldermort. What else have you put your voice to? Not many people tell you to have fun. Thank You!

[@robjones7015]

It's why this is my favourite 40k channel. Instead of 'oh, it's dark, it's depressing, you shouldn't play it if you don't like what I like about it', it's 'you're playing a game where you get to make cool stories for the little plastic people you've lovingly painted. Enjoy it!' And I love that. The sheer enthusiasm and support for players new and old is wonderful.

[@garethbancroft855]

@@robjones7015 Not a player never have been. Liked painting figures when i was a lad but I've recently got into the lore through a friend. not bothered about playing but will be looking into picking up a couple of books. I think it's the 2000AD vibe that makes me like it.

[@robjones7015]

@@garethbancroft855 that's really interesting - so, full disclosure, I've only recently picked the game up again after a 20+ year absence. It's why I follow channels like Baldermort's, to re-immerse myself and see how things have developed. So it's genuinely fascinating that it's come so far that you don't need to play the game at all to enjoy the thing. Pretty cool, and you do your thing! You're definitely right about 2000AD, even down to some of Moore's aesthetics trickling in.

[@Apache-Helicopter]

Story time! Gather up bois!

[@iainmccowie4778]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@captainflapjax7240]

LETS GO!!!! LOVE MY CHICKENS!

[@Pfasma5]

Nice….interesting species….

[@MrPlainsflyer]

I'm late but I'm here!

[@stc6851]

Noice 👍

[@Baldermort]

Thanks dude. :)

[@robertjensen1438]

Me: A cannibal once took my sister to see a Russell Crowe movie Friend: Gladiator? Me: No, I really miss her. What do you call a cannibal who only eats coma patients? A vegetarian.

[@jimthee629]

They are Kroot

[@jessamynpratt5068]

Anyone want Guilliman to get a Kroot advisor to balance his Eldar one? But seriously, the Kroot are another form of oppressive society, but you can see the potential for some of them to wise up and strike out on their own path. And of course, they are individuals, even if they have a cult of sacrifice rivaling the Imperial Guard.

[@chrismaws6801]

Gotta mention you missed 2 things about kroot how they build there hutts....chewing and regurgatating certain plant matters and tree bark to create thete hutts from. 2ndly the other is how they birth there young lol by puking there young up lol i remember this from the 1st edition tau codex lol dunno if tihs changed..

[@TotalTryFails]

Kroot #1!

[@eugenebelford9087]

Hero of the Imperium eating chicken - no problem, not worth noting. Chicken of the Empire eating hero: OMG! How outrageous! Classic double standards from the lesser good faction! 😁 But fortunately for the Kroot, the Emperors most tender custodes is delivered with a long stick. Makes improvising a proper rotisserie after battle much easier. 😆

[@collinmeredith8421]

Why does KZbin recommend the “hi I’m arthur guy” and not Baldermort

[@Baldermort]

They’re killing ‘old’ channels that ‘don’t perform’. Guess I’m one of them. It was always ultra niche. The new kids are more ‘wide appeal’ to KZbinrs so they are pushing them. I now exist purely due to the astonishing loyalty of a few thousand who check in when videos are released. I’m a lucky man. Many other channels are already going under. It is what KZbin wants. Why? I’ll never know.

[@aKalishnacough]

You sound like David Attenborough ❤

[@NomadShadow1]

👍

[@kiltedcripple]

Vork and Gamork eh? Tell me I'm crazy to speculate why these are Gorm and Mork

[@UncleMikeDrop]

The Kroot are not your suit? Are you resolute to give the Kroot the boot? You would cut the Kroot off at the root before their efforts could bear fruit? 😜

[@z19savage4]

Love the video ❤

[@robjones7015]

So, the Kroot nothingness god is... The wolfy thing from the Neverending Story? Who is also a servant of the Nothing, if I remember correctly? Makes sense, I suppose instead of a Childlike Empress, there's a Corpselike Emperor. Stupid horse.

[@nachtmacher6237]

😊

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

Can anyone recommend any novels with good Kroot stories?