THE GRIM DARKNESS OF THE IMPERIUM

[@Baldermort]

THE GRIM DARKNESS OF THE IMPERIUM A collection of short tales concerning the darker nature of the Imperium of Man. Short stories include the Dark Sacrifice, Emperor's Origin, Thunder Warriors, Mutants. All tales are fan fiction only and designed to provide an easy access to the setting of Warhammer 40000, the Grim Darkness of the Far Future. They should never be considered cannon. PATREON LINK: www.patreon.com/join/3510517 Patreon allows me to maintain output of the videos and to attempt to gain the resources to gain help or more art. Only consider taking this option if it is truly disposable money and will not put you in a bad or tight situation. its only light entertainment after all. 6 OF THE BEST! ULTRAMAR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJuxiWaunaqYjsU DEATH KORPS OF KRIEG: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4vOn3xpeb6mgpo DARK ANGELS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmUgqB4asyGqK8 A PSYKERS TALE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJXFZqhjZ9R_isk THE WARP AND DAEMONS EXPLAINED: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGizepSNaLWHi9U PSYKERS SOULS AND THE WARP: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqLdkqNprtR7rsk

[@kasrkin100]

So that mean the old one is evil to right just like British Empire for colonialism to avoid excuse being villian by call themself benevolent being and British Empire giving knowledge to colonialism victim right

[@nathwhit3980]

"All tales are fan fiction only and designed to provide an easy access to the setting of Warhammer 40000, the Grim Darkness of the Far Future. They should never be considered cannon." You are top-notch s-level verified true in my head-canon!

[@josharmstrong8813]

I guess the one upside with the increase in psychic activity throughout the Galaxy is they don't have to worry about the Golden throne running out of psykers to fuel it anymore They just have to worry about those very same pykers accidentally splitting the planet in half or something equally catastrophic like tearing a hole into the warp, spawning a daemon prince or something along those lines

[@vlastimirvukovic]

Damn... shit... that is wack !

[@timetorelax3419]

all ur work is amazing trully this is one of ur best could u do a necron slowly going nuts du to centrys of degrade befor being awoken

[@internetpleb4854]

Picturing all 102,000 of us sitting around a giant campfire watching a single servo skull with a calm yet booming voice floating around is telling a tale

[@entropic6439]

picturing? you mean aren't at the bonfire with the rest of us?

[@josharmstrong8813]

Indeed I'm watching from the comfort of my Leman Russ battle tank "Mark 1" with my crew And next to me is Ivan in his tank "Sasha" and onto my left Hans in his tank "Stephan"

[@Diarmuhnd]

LoL, now that would be a boisterous campfire group.

[@emmanuelgrossiordmayen3906]

* me, sitting in my chimera, listening the stories told by a servo skull over the vox *

[@VelvetMetrolink]

C'mon man, pass the... thingy.

[@chromeghoul3022]

Baldermort, your thunder warriors story is simply wonderful. Worthy of anything put out by the black library.

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JohnWhiteHere]

@@Baldermort He is right, you know. More unification wars content would be most welcome

[@joopieredcode]

It reminded me an awefull lot of Isstvan, maybe Horus is a lot like his father after all

[@-Thunder-Warrior-]

@@JohnWhiteHere "I heartily concur!"

[@valyardtheknight6370]

I al stunned by the Thunder warrior story it is amazing

[@jamesnjui9305]

1st story: Horror 2nd story: Duty 3rd story: Betrayal 4th story: Dark. Just dark. All stories full to bursting with detail, rich lore, and above all so much grim darkness. Very nice framing devices and a narrative that weaves so well with the timeline. Brilliant, just brilliant.

[@TheBinaryHappiness]

very darkness much wow

[@rebellworldwide1776]

I always feel bad for the people that fueled the golden throne

[@alfadasfire]

eh it's better than being forced to work in some hive city's factory, dying slowly by having garbage for food, working 20 hours a day or something and having super toxic air to breath. I would prefer the quicker death of being torn apart and absorbed by some dude on a golden chair

[@warriorfire8103]

And people actually debate rather or not he's become a God.

[@Lorventus]

That one gets me too, it's so... heavy. Like I dunno if me of now could thrive in that kind of universe.

[@waragainstmyself1159]

@@Lorventus that's the thing about us humans. You have no idea what you are capable of when forced too. You would be surprised at just how much you could survive. The human will to survive and live is insanely powerful.

[@arg31ify]

I wonder if that's why Guliman encouraged the eclisiarchy and the worship of the emperor by preserving the word bearer the anchorite. Because he knew the only way humanity would ever willingly sacrifice billions to a man was if they believed he was thier god

[@MarkATorres1989]

The Thunder Warriors and Mutants stories made me cried inside. While there is a bigger plan, many of the small details that make up the big plan are wrought into ruin and forgotten.

[@christopherholmes7324]

Let us not forget! Never forget!

[@cactusproductions6531]

God that thunder warriors story always hits me in the feels

[@kenyenjones]

First time I heard it it hit hard. Only The Longest Second has hit harder.

[@darko-man8549]

Thunder warrior story....”I dinnae cry when me father was hung for stealing a pig, but I’ll cry now”

[@peppyhare8458]

That thunder warriors story always gets me. 'How could he?'

[@daverage4729]

Those last three words always drive it home....

[@jeffgormley2938]

What if the current meta means chaos is winning hard and the next primarchs to appear is actually papa golden himself and its all repeated with the primaris marines trying to exterminate the first born and leading into a new story arc where its marine v marine v everything else?

[@StylesV13]

I like to think the Emperor tried to make Thunder Warriors into Astartes but the survival rate was far to low and to costly to try. I base this on a couple of things. In the Horus Heresy novels there is a Thunder Warrior that kills a Luna Wolf for his geneseed, to prolong his life. Old people can become Astartes but the cost and survival rate isn't worth it. Astartes can become Primaris but again the cost and survival rate is so low.

[@robertpenison9405]

Thunder warriors were a tool to build an empire; they were used and consumed. There loyalty, duty, and respect is what killed them. Welcome to the grim dark. Atleast we got salamanders.

[@jakechinn6561]

@@robertpenison9405 Precisely, the Astartes were created to be leaders, governors and soldiers. While the Thunder Warriors were simply warriors, feral and wild. Hell there are even theories that the Thunder Warriors were even stronger then Astartes in terms of brutal strength.

[@OverseerXIII]

Saving this for the literal grim darkness that is after my work shift.

[@josharmstrong8813]

*In the grim darkness of the not so far future there is only unpaid guilt trip motivated overtime*

[@OverseerXIII]

@@josharmstrong8813 pretty much

[@remkometkrullen]

Did you mean your after work shift?

[@josharmstrong8813]

@@OverseerXIII oh dear

[@ravager2-636]

The Historitor Protects.. My new found free time.

[@josharmstrong8813]

Every day is a baldermort day!

[@gocyclic2491]

My armor is contempt. My shield is disgust. My sword is hatred. In the Emperor's name, let none survive.

[@prismunit2]

*puts on gas mask. Picks up shovel.*

[@adept151]

The IOM is just a giant symbiotic chaos cult as it is.

[@Eldor-117]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but word will never hurt me...unless from a psycher.

[@Lsvn1957]

Content like this doesnt just offer an epic introduction to the lore of 40K, they bring the setting to life. Keep it up, you absolute legend

[@sumpterino]

I still remember the first time i saw the video about the Thunder Warriors, for the whole thing i was on the edge of my seat and after it finished i proceeded to watch it another 3-4 times. It was absolutely mesmerizing.

[@Baldermort]

Now it feels like sons ago. Only a year. ;). Thank you for everything brother Sumpter. :)

[@daverage4729]

That Thunder Warriors story... Tragic yet beautiful...

[@shanehennessy9366]

These stories aren't good, they are great! It brings the universe to life, all the while allowing the Grim darkness to let the moments of bright and good to truly shine. Magnificent work Baldemort.

[@josharmstrong8813]

40K grimdark can be summed up in this one phrase: *"ethics and morality? what the frag is that?!"*

[@slacknhash]

No, no, no: we all know what's ethical and moral. It's calling the Arbites or the Ecclesiarch or the Inquisition whenever a close friend or relative says anything a bit heretical. Or you find out they have... weird bits. Or if their mobile goes off during the sermon. Or they slack off during their 18-hour shift. Or if they didn't weep with sufficient joy and repentance when being tortured to death. Et cetera.

[@Hiihtopipa]

They are for the rich

[@jackmyers8687]

YOU THINK SO? THEN TAKE THE UNIVERSE AND GRIND IT DOWN TO THE FINEST POWDER AND SIEVE IT THROUGH THE FINEST SIEVE AND THEN SHOW ME ONE ATOM OF JUSTICE, ONE MOLECULE OF MERCY. AND YET-Death waved a hand. AND YET YOU ACT AS IF THERE IS SOME IDEAL ORDER IN THE WORLD, AS IF THERE IS SOME...SOME RIGHTNESS IN THE UNIVERSE BY WHICH IT MAY BE JUDGED. Terry Pratchett

[@josharmstrong8813]

@@jackmyers8687 nice

[@Hiihtopipa]

@@jackmyers8687 ooookkaayyyy... 😂

[@RidderRust]

The voice of a man, an artist, who is truly great at his work!

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@javik1929]

Your narration quality has come so far its absolutely up there with professional audiobooks, even better than a lot of them

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@casualsailing5140]

The stories about betrayal are always most potent to me. And you've a great voice for giving that lonely Thunder Warrior a proper representation. Like hand in glove. Older voice actors are sorely needed. Keep it up!

[@shellwave7669]

"Mutants" sent chills of sadness through my body, I almost got teary eyed. Great stuff Baldermort, you are a true Grim Dark Bard.

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chipman1589]

I find myself sometimes grateful that sanguinius has passed and vulkan is no longer around to see what has become of the imperium and it's people

[@singletona082]

Grim darkness of the imperium, with thumbnail of a thunder warrior and an hour long video. Lemme grab some popcorn. This is gonna be good.

[@rodneysandersii6997]

I a firm believer the reason why Mortis does have a audio version out is because secretly GW is trying to sign Baldermort to a contract because they know he was built to tell these stories. LMAO I wish this were the case.

[@Baldermort]

Lol!!! Alas, no. They have professionals. ;).

[@commissarvigil4806]

@@Baldermort But look at What they did To astartes. So professional Indeed :(

[@Ser-Vex131]

I 100% agree

[@Nonameisback999]

Ah yes 40k, the only sci-fi where humanity is as much of a villian as everyone else

[@Blowfeld20k]

True m8 but so many fans ignore the subtext and just indulge in the power fantasy.

[@josharmstrong8813]

It only becomes more fun whenever you realise everyone is just as horrible as each other say goodbye the morals and ethics because everyone's just after the same thing *pure survival no matter the cost!*

[@blumiu2426]

I could have sworn most media now does paint humanity as evil + the anti-hero. Most fantasy is full of anti-heroes and much more written about humanity being parasites than any other aspect.

[@josharmstrong8813]

@@blumiu2426 they probably just copied off of 40K and literature like 1984

[@leonardhollsten8145]

@@josharmstrong8813 Or to just eat and have a good time. That is the truest goal. Or just being assholes because it's funny.

[@Mamurai]

Oh Balders I cannot thank you enough for the content. The care, music and the music puts everything together and I have really been looking forwards for this! The Thunder Warriors always seem so interesting in many ways. Not only for their sheer size (that's what she said) but also how the Emperor pretty much stabbed them in the back!

[@hamanu666]

Their backs were to him.

[@imperialinquisitor510]

This has been out for over a hour and I hadn't watched it yet! *Sets self on fire* BURN HERETIC!

[@Baldermort]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@arihyvarinen9924]

Man, thunderwarriors lore is brutal, perhaps it is the faith of those who hunted him

[@bigearl3867]

Your voice is like a a gentle breeze. It soothes my soul. I feel the words that you speak. You breath life into them. I understand why you need to take breaks. You do put your soul into what you do. And to top it all off, you have a better half that supports what you do. There are many men who can not say that. Real talk!

[@Baldermort]

I am very very lucky indeed. I am very well aware. I’d be nothing without the support of the community and Mrs B. :).

[@JonathanLee-vz6yu]

By the golden throne in Holy Terra, our great Remembrancer weaves another tapestry of Imperial history 👏

[@Eldor-117]

I think they're know as heretics now a days.

[@a-knifu-is-my-waifu]

Thank you for putting together these compilations. These stories are why I come back here again and again. I've seen you downplay them, call them "ham-fisted fan fictions," but there is nowhere else I can go to find narrations so lovingly crafted, so beautifully narrated. So thank you sir, for all that you do. Sincerely, your faithful gentle listener.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you brother Jon. A lot!

[@johntaylor7029]

Oh good, I was hoping to be absolutely depressed today, lol. No joke Baldermort, your narrations really drive the grimdark of 40k home.

[@Baldermort]

Ah. Sorry! There’s nice music at the end? :)

[@johntaylor7029]

@@Baldermort lol it's fine, not all art is meant to be cheerful, although the music is pretty very well done.

[@oem42]

I started listening to this before bed.. But had to pause.. It was too sad.. Fantastically told.. Just horrific

[@NocturneNox1]

3,650,000 souls are given to the emperor every year and 36,500,000,000 souls so far

[@jackmyers8687]

So, it's population control as well?

[@jackmyers8687]

@Zac Adkins Fair point, though that post was intended as a joke. Always need more bodies for the factory or guard.

[@bigz4339]

That's only about the population of a single large hive world (the total number over 10000 years) or a handful of smaller ones. The yearly total isn't even the population of a single Hive on a single Hive world. Probably not even the population of a single lower hive sector. If Humans are good at anything in 40k, it is making more humans. Considering that we feed the souls of 3,650,000 low-grade psykers a year to the Emperor, or that we throw the lives of 14 million guardsmen away to take a single Departmento Munitorum supply world back from an apostate cardinal, or any of the countless other tragic wastes of human life throughout the 10 millenia since Horus had his emo phase, it really doesn't matter much. There will always be more humans.

[@Eldor-117]

Big E's soul must be scooter wheelchair heavy by now.

[@OEFarredondo]

I cry for that thunder warrior every time. Idk why

[@Wafflemarine22]

After 17 years of being a WH 40k fanatic. I enjoy the small setting stories far more then the large scale stuff. The Grim Dark future is not just the Galaxy wide conflict but a billion small tales of betrayal, suffering, damnation.

[@NonApplicable1983]

My headcanon is that, just as the ancient mystics supposedly joined together to form the Emperor, all the psykers who are sacrificed to him every day join the collective consciousness that is his soul. Of course, this also means the Emperor effectively experiences death ten thousand times a day. Sucks to be him. Great video. It really got me.

[@colmcorbec7031]

There is no safety without sacrifice. There is no victory without pain.

[@jackmyers8687]

Words to live by

[@sword4005]

and there is no end to war

[@Eldor-117]

A 40k tuesday.

[@dochuckleberry4558]

I'm a simple adept I see a Baldy video and I like it before I can watch all of it.

[@nathwhit3980]

Baldermorts collection or list of sacred books in holo-form is accepted as genuine canon.

[@Eldor-117]

I am a fair man, i dont whore out my likes...unless i see a grinning servo skull in my notifications.

[@Ulfhednir9]

Damn bro that first story and the last, as a parent this damn near brought me to tears 😭 Damn you feels

[@SwtorSateleShanFan]

I know that they only exist since the 42nd millennium but i love to imagine that baldermort is a member of the Logos Historica Verita and that he‘s teaching us imperial citizens and simple guardsman the history of mankind.

[@kenyenjones]

A tired Perpetual who does not wish for the end of stories,the end of legends and heroes. Some old Inquisitor with a mischievous grin and the aches of unbowed ages who nonetheless has a passion for life and the sheer WONDERS you can find if you but look..... An inquisitor with hard lessons scored into his mind and body, who defies to darkness though he bears the scars of its touch. An Ollanius Pious who would stand before the greatest of our enemies without fear, or do everything in his power for just one more second. A friend of the unusual, the unexpected, and the unworthy. A detractor of those who preach piousness from golden alters while wearing silken robes. Someone who could find the amazing in the uncouth, the righteous in the enemy, the corruption in the holy, and the peace in old warriors. Just hearing Baldermort's stories and voice is a story all its own and I can't wait to hear the greatest highs and the deepest of lows he will bring to us.

[@RandyNelson10]

Baldy you are an artist, a talent, and an absolute delight.

[@adman1381]

Warhammer 40k. Where there are no good guys and atrocities are the norm.

[@kasrkin100]

Everyone is an villian by its own right The old one be like: *looking around* while atleast we got immortally and we benevolent being in galaxy Me as necron fans: by rejected some asking for cure their cancer is evil to you The old one: nah nobody care about your disgusting race full of cancer Me and the necron: *looking each other in agreement* everyone can be villian by their own right

[@oreo-postraphe]

@@kasrkin100 To be fair they asked for immortality instead of a cure for their ailment

[@kdasmall5758]

In the wise words of Rick "there is always somebody trying to take over the universe, the trick is to be left alone by whoever suceeds" i think thats how u survive 40k

[@darrelacorn4970]

Thank you for just pumping out video after video, like a God damn champion.

[@theprancingrat]

No idea how it can be dark when every chaos servant is bald and the light shines off their scalps like a mirror.

[@Khanclansith]

I liked it, yes sir. Blood for the Blood God! Skulls for the Skull Thrown! Comments for the Algorithm!

[@treemover7259]

the horror of the sacrifice of the 10 thousand, the sadness of the sacrifice of the thunder warriors so strong and so well told well done sir

[@troublemaker9899]

It has been a long time since I've found a writer who could so consistently fill me with such emotion through your wordcraft and your stunning delivery. Your words flash like the lightning and your voice booms like the clap of thunder in my mind, and yet you always see me safely through the storm of emotion. Thank you for doing what you do, and I shall as ever remain your gentle listener.

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@3142mn]

You are without a doubt the most amazing narrator I have ever listened to. No one can imbue the emotion into their voice like you can! Sometime in the future please do an in dept video for Custodes with of course a "story so far" to go along with it.

[@Bigweave74]

Wow, the Thunder Warriors story hit me right in the feelers.......

[@adrienwatson2179]

You've really outdone yourself Lord Baldermort That starting story was amazing. Truly showed the glorious sacrifice to maintain the Light of the God Emperor and his Astronomicon.

[@STSGingie]

Each of these stories broke my heart, but none more so than the final one. Well done.

[@kiripop4577]

baldermort i love you when i watch your videos its like listening to essentially the grandfather of Warhammer and he's reading the horrors of the 41st millennium in front of a fire place with a glass of burbin

[@patrickleonard4187]

The stories, harrowing. The knowledge it takes for these perspectives, masterful. The delivery, a beautiful work of understanding.

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@maols43]

Excellent, time to settle in for an evening of grim darkness. How comforting.

[@surfer7264]

Ah my Faithful Servant what an Enchanting tale,as I sit by the fire. With my eyes closed feeling the heat and the light breeze on my skin. Your voice entrances me in the theater of my mind. Thank you Sir.

[@aunusuallylargecat1779]

girlfriend: pay attention to me! me in the car: SHUT UP SHUT UP IM LISTENING TO _Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer™ intro 1 hour loop_

[@human6310]

Leave that heretical harlot. smhing my head.

[@emmanuelgrossiordmayen3906]

You should do both dude

[@Baldermort]

😂😂😂😂 lol. But do definitely listen to your lady. Lol. It’s usually worth it in the end if you really listen. She’s your girl for a reason eh? ;)

[@bluefalconssuck5881]

An INQUISITOR would reply... _"This is why Trucks (Boots) exist"_ Then again... I've not heard any stories of them having girlfriends. Probably a good reason for that.

[@aunusuallylargecat1779]

@@Baldermort XD

[@mikekenney7855]

A collection of the grimdark and you work in "...and old men's combovers." Thanks again for your creative story telling.

[@MJStapleford]

Praise the Emperor and pass the ammo. Our favourite skald regails us with his stories again.

[@Eldor-117]

"If you can tell something as an account, you know it. And accounts are how we dont forget the dead."

[@Arrow32172]

This is my first time commenting, after watching your videos for almost a year, as I feel compelled to do so. This story was such an emotional roller coaster for me. It was indeed grim, but also beautiful and rich. Thank you for all that you do Baldermort, I really mean that.

[@Boronak759]

Honestly, you’re the best WH40k storywriter I’ve come across so far. Keep up the amazing work Baldemort! Know that your stories brighten up my day everytime, even dark stories like these 🙂

[@stanrussell4199]

I love your guides, I check for new content from you daily. But I think this is your best one yet. Thank you and keep up the great works.

[@HailKingBiffofEngland]

Prepare your ricker for smoke!!! What a gift you have badly my man. You truly are the gift that keeps giving, what a boon you are to this community. Bravo.

[@Baldermort]

😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@finalgirl640]

Yay! Bedtime stories tonight! Thanks again for your kindness, Baldermort. 💜

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@michaelhowell2326]

Great complilation to go to sleep to. These are some of the best stories written by Sir Balders.

[@Buckdodgers]

This is my 1st time listening to these stories. Master Orator & Story Teller Baldemort!!! You TRULY capture the Grimdark of 40k with your storytelling. I ambghat I am a gentle listener here!!!

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JFKxprinc]

ho-ly shet. That last story was actually gut wrenching. Baldemort strikes again!

[@bullroarer-took]

I wonder what happens, what is experienced, when you're sacrificed to the throne. I like to imagine you join some spiritual army in the Immaterium led by the Emperor and Sanguinius

[@MADSAHAD]

Dear friend, these stories took me for an emotional journey over high mountains and deep valleys, stormy seas and silent forest. You bring a tear to my eye and a pain to my heart. You remind me why I live WH40K so much and will endure the burning gaze of my wife as I display my marines on the kitchen table as if they are marching before the Emperor himself. With your works, I shall endure unto the breaking of the Imperium, I shall never faulter, I never shall waver! I stand from him who sits on the throne of Terra!

[@Baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@carlstanford7607]

I was trying to explain 40k to my wife and in the end it was just easier to say ‘it’s a universe of just bad guys’. Lol. Great work on the vid brother

[@captainflapjax7240]

Man, it's been a long time since I've heard these...I guess not even a year, but it's felt like more. Crushing stories, these. Absolutely brilliant writing Balders.

[@DCJMS]

27:35 and so the most powerful human is a melding of cavemen, I feel that explains a lot about The Immperium

[@Baldermort]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JasonQog]

Well I got a job, no more camping my phone to be the first to watch Baldermorts content. I don't even play 40k, I just love Baldermorts passion, and his excited and yet calming voice. Thank you for making my plague year pass with ease!

[@archonofcommorragh1221]

Not unlike reading an Omnibus. Very amazing.

[@picktsie]

A voice on par with the buttery tones of Morgan Freeman for it's pure presence. Impressive for a Servoskull!

[@Baldermort]

When you d only one trick, a pony got to do it right I guess. :).

[@warrencruse349]

The last one is heart breaking

[@TherealSBlair]

For anyone that has never listened to our Good Storyteller while around a campfire under the stars, you are really missing out.

[@gerald8543]

You're voice, the words, tone, pacing, syntax, Grammer paint the imagination so vividly lucid a picture. One is one with the environment, the story. The first gave me chills. I'll update for the next.

[@MrLookatmyhat]

The Empeor has consumed roughly 36 billion souls over 10,000 years. If a psycher is as rare as lore suggests then the population to maintain that number is in the quadrillions

[@Baldermort]

A million worlds. Most have hives with billions in each and multiple on each world. The numbers are staggering. Silly. But that’s the setting. :)

[@ianphillips9105]

I feel bad for the folks in these stories, but I remember that to survive in 40k one must be Iron within and Iron without... Excellent narration Baldy very riveting.

[@noblepsyker4953]

You truly are a master at story telling

[@drysocks4412]

In order to truly appreciate the setting, you have to understand that the light and dark are meant to compliment each other. Every tragedy serves to make the noble deeds all the more noble, but every noble deed serves to make the setting more tragic in contrast.

[@JungleLeeLewis]

To the FAMILY of Our Faithful Servant, BALDERMORT, And TO THE VOICE. The Personal Vox of The Holy Throne. WE, Your Gentle Listeners, THANK THEE for The FINE TIMES TOGETHER! The MOST Valuable VOICE On the LORE of 40k! An Hour Long Video from Baldermort.. Thank The EMPEROR For SUCH a BLESSING!

[@frankcz7672]

Gack you for the 3rd story... I will hate you forever for this. Because you made it so damn real...

[@Hamburgerpimp]

These stories make my long work shifts go by so fast. Thank you!

[@raymondcruz1918]

Thank you for putting them all together. We'll recommend to other friends who are just getting into warhammer. Love your hard work thank u

[@Eldor-117]

Emperor...that was grim dark. Thank you Baldy, best hour of my week it was.

[@Ser-Vex131]

I am slowly devouring the content you've made and I absolutely love it all

[@DBSG1976]

You are such a gifted writer, I am full of envy and awe! This is among some of your best work.

[@oskartorgersen8890]

Brilliant, please make more of these! Esoteric and imagined sequences of individual experiences:)

[@Naramsit]

The thunder warriors were so tragic. Despite their blood, sweat, tears and sacrifice. They were betrayed, disposed and discarded. May their glory lives forever

[@svahn1]

I remember listening to this story in your video about the emperor but I still don't mind sitting through it again. It builds up the atmosphere of 40k so well.

[@Baldermort]

All of these videos I’m putting out are compilation vids basically. Just a stop gap. ;)

[@syndicatefive]

By the Throne! Brilliant work as always, good sir.

[@Pwnicus187]

RIP Taranis, the thunder boys are gonna but never forgotten

[@hamanu666]

Arik Taranis still lives to the present day in 40k in a certain kleptomaniac Necro's zoo.

[@tomgeytenbeek2207]

This was my first time hearing the Emperor’s origin from you. I had my fears about how you would handle the Emperor’s origin, but holy cow you did it so damn well that I’ve been converted to loving the shaman-merge theory. Absolutely adored the story- fantastic stuff, and made the tale far more meaningful and convincingly Emperor-like. Thank you, Uncle Baldy- as always, you have been a fantastic teacher :)

[@Baldermort]

Lol. Oh ye of little faith. :) :).

[@limeyndixie]

Throne, this was hard to listen to. Individually, they all tore at me a little bit. But all together, massed and distilled into… this… Heartbreaking. But in a brilliant, moving way. Thank you.

[@ozzyhat8623]

Your tales never cease to amaze me, these stories demonstrate just how ruthless Mankind is in maintaining The Emperors protection and how The Emperor discards those that he has no further use of! All for the Greater Good of Mankind, nothing is forbidden

[@justincapone9020]

You earned the break you threatened to take, now dear sir go snuggle with Mrs.B (our music finder extraordinaire) and recharge your batteries safely in the assurance that we will be here when you get back.

[@Baldermort]

Deal! :)

[@seanjanepasquale8187]

Warhammer is very much like the Roman Empire, or is it me....great reading Sir, it’s a joy listening to your voice. Thanks so much