The Prophecy of SOTEK - Lore Overview - Total War: Warhammer 2

Let’s hit 25k Subscribers, click here ☛ bit.ly/KZbinBOC The continent of Lustria has had a long and tumultuous history. One of the most significant events within these lands was the savage war between the Lizardmen and Clan Pestilens. For more than a century, the unrelenting clash between these forces claimed uncountable lives from both sides. This is the story of The Rat and The Serpent.
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[@huitz1348]

The way tehenhauin speaks, who wouldnt want to follow him to kill rats.

[@Schwachsinnn]

It`s just the way my grandma speaks, man when she gets me checking in I can`t deny to go on a wild crusade against some rats.

[@mr.mercury4247]

I mean I'd want to kill the rats anyway.

[@jj_see_film]

NO! He sounds like diago from alladin! Only deppressed

[@youngtank4039]

@@jj_see_film not really

[@lelandjermaine8378]

you prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me

[@discoskull]

I love Lizardmen, and I love this. They so often don't get the storytelling treatment they deserve, and this is one of the best approaches I've seen for them. Alien and merciless, but just sympathetic enough. Great job!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you !!

[@Schwachsinnn]

The way Tehenhauin speaks about hunting rats reminds me of my grandma. I would follow her on each bloody crusade

[@CoolSmoovie]

I loved the parts with Lizards in them

[@WastelandSeven]

And mighty lizards at that. Kudos to them for standing against the Skaven hoard.

[@ComradeHellas]

Saurus

[@zenorus3526]

Good thing they are not real then.

[@Razzrazz90]

I think this story tells fundamentally how the Lizardmen will generally win the overall war against the Skaven. Each Skaven is constantly conspiring against the others in his clan, and all the clans generally conspire for personal gain and fame over each other. On the flip side, even with the disagreements over the Slann and Tehenhauin & the Cult of Sotek, they still acted in the undivided goal of protecting Lustria. Even divided, the Lizardmen fought for their people with unity, whereas it’s a betrayal every 5 minutes with the Skaven. Even their service to the great horned rat is fueled with personal gain in mind I love both the factions so much but what I love more is how morally diametrically opposed the two sides are in their values and practice, so it’s always a treat to hear stories of when they clash. Thank you for the excellent work Book of Choyer! Wonderful video!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Interesting take on both races :) Thanks for adding your point of view!

[@fadhil5749]

There's also the fact that skaven are many but short live span, while lizardmen are short in number especially the Slanns, but immortal. Their technology levels are different from Skaven creating literal nuclear weapons, to Lizardmen just using tools from stone age.

[@Razzrazz90]

@@fadhil5749 *Stone Age solar-powered laser beam technology lol But absolutely, I didn’t even consider that, good point!

[@steffanyschwartz7801]

Unfortunately the Great Horned Ray (persona of the writers) gave Iket the idea of making a moon killer. I mean I understand that you have to end the Slaan if you want to end the world but maybe send like every chaos champion, demon prince, and greater demon you have. Some epic last stand.

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

A single Skaven Clan fought all of Lustria for a century. Think about that.

[@imperialtrooper927]

information please?

[@brojangles8816]

The Trusty Sidekick Clan Pestilens is one of the major Skaven clans, there are hundreds if not thousands of clans in the under-empire and it’s likely Clan Pestilens used vassal minor clans to boost their number. Probably buying equipment and mutant creatures to use from other clans too like Moulder or Skryre. As a major clan they have a lot of power and almost a never ending tide of rats to throw at enemies.

[@okaminotamashi7411]

@@brojangles8816 wouldn't it be impossible since at that time Clan Pestilens was still considered "lost"?

[@fawwazn.1244]

@@okaminotamashi7411 Then imagine if ALL the 4 Clans Unite (somehow, IDK personally how that will happen) then Lustria will surely be overrun by Rats for centuries to come

[@okaminotamashi7411]

@@fawwazn.1244 maybe if they could be less paranoid about that bastard who lives in the next burrow would steal all their glory, then yes

[@brotherdeveaux5474]

This video definitely has me excited to play the Prophet of Sotek campaign. Great job making the lore exciting!

[@devinsiner5489]

Glory to the Skinks of Lustria.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

I hope you enjoyed this episode and thanks for the wait! :) On the next episode: “The Prophet & The Warlock” a multiplayer battle with my friend Uncle. We´ll be using the new DLC content to try to showcase most of the new stuff. Also, a Patreon page is now available for anyone who´d like to support the channel that way. As always, your feedback is more than welcome.

[@Dan-iw7bh]

great video, keep it up

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you Dan!

[@devinsiner5489]

I wonder if there's a clan that's constantly at war with the Norse men of Norsca.

[@strangerlucky5753]

Tell me you're gonna do warhammer 40k lore or you know someone as good as you that you can recommend. ( Great vidéo btw )

[@niallsherrard1212]

Can you do more on seraphon please

[@MelkorTolkien]

12:45 all you need to know about Skaven society. 😂

[@d34dsYnt4x]

A MMORPG with Warhammer Fantasy setting would be awesome. So many races to choose from.

[@kippesnikkel5217]

Awsome video. Lizardmen are my favorite race. love the kroxigors

[@brian9829]

That speech is awesome

[@aymanelkadouri8235]

Skaven always plotting to betray each other even in dire times GOD I love them for that they ruin each others plans just doing what they want to do heck the only skaven unit I love is the council guard for not betraying any council memeber

[@theredone7106]

It's not so much that they don't want to as much as they are scared absolutely shittless by them

[@ComradeHellas]

Good to know

[@thegametroll6264]

I would love a cinematic lore video on the lizardmen armies. As much as chaos is my first favorite faction the lizardmen fast became my second favorite after warhammer 2.

[@captaintrainer9490]

My rat boys never get a break

[@mr.mercury4247]

Not even from eachother lmao

[@gooeygo2515]

Except in the end times

[@jacobitewiseman3696]

The lizard-men are similar to the Aztecs.

[@brainbomb8550]

The Lizardman language sound amazing

[@goodhore]

i cant believe they painted the spanish consquitador here into some rat man

[@Scarletraven87]

No, there is a human merchant that represents that. This one is just what it looks. A cult of a minor aspect of enthropy

[@skrubasauras]

The Skaven are just antivaxxers *angry lizard noises* Probably one of my favorite videos so far! Always wanted to learn more about the Lizardmen. Such a cool concept, Aztec dinosaurs. Keep up the good work!

[@rizkyhadi6151]

love this man and the music really good

[@The_Last_OldOne]

The Only Thing I wanted to see during the end Times, is Tehenhauin fighting lord Skrolk. The Skink who want's to eradicate the Skaven in the Name of Sotek, and the Plague Priest, who want's to eradicate the lizardmen in the Name of the Great horned Rat.

[@The_Last_OldOne]

Also, I know this will never happen, but tell me, what in the World could possibly stop the united forces of Tehenhauin and Lord Skrolk? I don't think anything, because if that happend, Sotek and the Great horned Rat would certanly rip their Eyes out and lose their voice in disbelieve. So would the Chaos Gods, the Old Ones, every other god, and every other Race.

[@reidparker1848]

No ome recognizes "End Times".

[@URKCEHinoSuu]

​@@The_Last_OldOneGork n' Mork iz comin'!

[@bezerker66691]

Amazing video guys, keep them coming. We really appreciate it.

[@TheGator4000]

These videos are always such high quality

[@3richw]

Now THAT was a bloody good video! excellent story telling / video crafting, thank you and well done

[@nl1733]

As said, great video that really lifts the understanding of the context in which the dlc takes place. Could have, should have, been part of the official product! Thank you.

[@ricardososajr.9906]

music is always on point!

[@Neruk01]

I love to watch videos or read lore on lords before jumping into a TWWH2 campaign, it gets me so hype

[@CrimsonGuard1992]

Glorious Lizardmen master race!

[@squirrellordsgaming2772]

I love collecting the minis for both Skaven and Lizardmen. They are my two most favorite armies in the whole setting. Their wars were probably the most brutal and bloody wars in the history of Warhammer Fantasy. All of their conflicts could be featured in the most hard and bloodsoaked Death Metal music videos. Korn must have teared up with pure joy watching their battles.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

I agree that their wars have been probably one of the bloodiest conflicts in the world.

[@Cold3y3]

lol, the Predator minigun jungle mowing scene at 14:51 xD

[@nielsdejong]

This was an amazing video! Thank you for making it :)

[@tasoslotet271]

do a chaos episode of archaon or all the chaos invasions,champions etc.love your work thanks for the vids you make :)

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you @Tasos Lotet ! Will do. There's a lot about Chaos to cover :)

[@CBRN-115]

So, Tehehauin is like a name shared by all prophets of Sotek? "We are Tehehauin"

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Yes, but there can only be one Tehehauin at a time, one claimant to be the Prophet of Sotek

[@KayManSparks]

I look forward to this every week! Thank you!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you my friend!

[@4172vijay]

Amazing work , beautiful content what an ideal KZbin channel should be thanks for these beautiful stories.

[@SpaceKnight105]

SKINK THAT'S THE TWIN TAILED COMET!? THAT IS WHAT THE EMPIRE ALWAYS SAYS, AND IT ALREADY CRASHED AND THAT'S A SKAVEN ROCKET

[@paulabels6107]

I love your channel! Drop everything to watch your videos when they arrive

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you are enjoying them Paul 🙌😃

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you are enjoying them Paul 🙌😃

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you are enjoying them Paul 🙌😃

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you are enjoying them Paul 🙌😃

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you are enjoying them Paul 🙌😃

[@terminator572]

God I hate the Skaven.

[@guillermoservin3301]

I hate-love them lmao

[@knighttemplaroftentacult7123]

Ngghhhhh... Send-call the Eshin! This man-things must-need die-die!!! All hail the Horned Rat or be slain-eaten! Yes-yes...

[@ilyaakadishtungha7337]

I only like them when I play as them; nothing more satisfying than just drowning your enemies in an endless sea of clanrats. When I play against them though I go full genocide on their ass, I'm talking scorched earth lmao, kill them all then burn the corpses. Yeah I guess I just get too into it lol

[@ajhiep4447]

@@ilyaakadishtungha7337 since when Is there a burn their corpses mechanic in total warhammer 2??

[@k.t.1641]

Lol Skaven are too fun to hate. Seriously. Once you get into them there is no going back. Yes yes!!

[@inssjoseph1910]

So he is like Grombrindal the white dwarf

[@mikek1402]

Fantastic!!! I love it! Keep up the great work

[@TheBookofChoyer]

🙌🙂

[@iamafish928]

great video. Getting me hyped to try the DLC when I get a chance =)

[@spurdosparde6130]

imagine no heaven or hell, just endless heroic tales of rat men versus lizardmen

[@paldesic2009]

Love these videos, Love Total War, Love warhammer Lore. Cannot wait for the day we get a big budget Warhammer fantasy film.

[@GrievousKhan]

The Prophet Sotek himself would be proud.

[@Aaron-sb6kx]

Another fantastic video

[@MovingWaif]

Fantastic video and love this dlc so much. Keep up the Amazing work

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you sir!

[@user-gt1oz9mw2l]

New subscriber, love the content! Keep it up

[@dominicmanester8125]

The skinks vengeance and sacrifices literally burned fear into the collective souls of the ratmen that endured beyond the end times. Don't piss off the lizardmen.

[@reidparker1848]

No one recognizes "End Times"

[@dominicmanester8125]

@@reidparker1848 No one likes the end times but it implies that mental scarring was already happening before.

[@nordiqcgaming109]

WOW do more Lizardman man . Awesome video !

[@valtersplume3726]

🎩 🐍 no step on snek!

[@illdefined4692]

Woot hell yea alex! Fantastic in the middle of a prophet campaign, made me want to play more keep it up guys!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Awesome! Best of luck in your campaign buddy 😃

[@strangerlucky5753]

Always lit to see skaven get their assez kick.

[@noodlesRawsome24]

I love these lore videos, keep em up *slann noises*

[@thetomcat_dude1588]

I would say it you make fantastic documentaries videos about warhammer, it make's me want to play Total War Warhammer 2 even more Thank you guys

[@TheBookofChoyer]

This is great to hear. Thank you Thomas!

[@karlfranz8345]

This kind of contents make Tne Old World alive.

[@regdenee]

Funny thing is that I've not played Warhammer for many years and playing the game (board version) has been kinda boring because of all the 1000 rules for every move. But the lores has always been fascinating to me, I'm glad I found this channel so I can listen to the lore of these magnificent factions!

[@conscript900]

That was delightful.

[@error404idnotfound3]

Great video! I don’t see much lizardmen lore given this kind of treatment.

[@jeremychau2322]

This was my favorite Episode

[@TheBookofChoyer]

wow It´s great to hear that. Thank you Jeremy! 😃

[@PindusWrath]

The real life historical references is what makes Warhammer lore so interesting to follow

[@yoshifanatic]

This channel is a blessing upon the world

[@Lucky_Dandy]

good work

[@mememachine6022]

Didnt the rats had their main nest in quetza the abandond city which resulted in the name?

[@WastelandSeven]

Underestimate the Lizard Men at your own peril. They are strong and to be respected.

[@_x_X_shal0w_g00se_X_x_]

Thos is just like as conquestadors and Aztecs

[@lexetordo8954]

Except conquistadors were badass white people.

[@lexetordo8954]

@loki katzbalger ? Why parenthesis conquistadors are legit Europeans

[@konstantinosgountis5001]

Love you videos mate btw will you make a video about ikit claw as well?

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Yes the next video (which will be a battle) will have Ikit Claw fighting against the Lizardmen.

[@konstantinosgountis5001]

@@TheBookofChoyer :)

[@ShaqNasty557]

Can you do a Clan Skryre video?

[@zero5496]

basically Vortes brought the plague to the Aztec warhammer version

[@odyn6882]

What are the pc specs you run this on? it looks amazing, i know you have alot of reskin mods.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Hey man! It's main components are a GTX 1080Ti, Intel i7-7700K @4.2GHz and 16GB RAM. If you want to see the mods I use, I've compiled them in a list with their respective links on the blog: thebookofchoyer.com/community/ :) Hope it helps!

[@thegametroll6264]

More lizardmen videos please. I know I say I like alot of the other races but the lizardmen are definitely my favorite.

[@GarthArnett]

Beautiful mates 👌🍻

[@kingludi6800]

Dude, i cannot wait to play Lizardmen in WH3

[@oscarcordero7811]

This all connects to Warhammer and the time of the imperium of man and the God Emperor

[@gooeygo2515]

So basically it was a competition to see who could sacrifice the most captives

[@vicentgalvan70]

VEry nice. Thank you.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks to you!

[@helpmereach1ksubscribers386]

@The Book of Choyer - 4:10 Saurus are not birthed in the spawning pools, they are spawned in caves underneath the temple cities. warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Saurus

[@adebisischibetta2940]

This narrator voice reminds me of Jaime Lannister for some reason.

[@christosgiannopoulos828]

Probably the heroic stand against an overwhelming enemy

[@jackiesantos2121]

How much I like the lizard man am I fair to factions

[@bladebitten2766]

Seriously, how the hell have Lizardmen been given such a back seat in Warhammer, now? Ancient, Aztec inspired reptiles that command other giant beasts in a continent that was as deadly as that? Awesome videos though. Do you have plans to do any more Lizardmen lore?

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Yes my friend! This month and part of the next will be about Orcs and the Dawi. But after that I think the lizardmen can be fun to revisit👌

[@dhaz4455]

Is weird to see lizardmen not instantly killing Skaven in sight

[@Monster-gr8on]

I love the production of these lorevideos. Do you think you will delve into WH40K? Keep up the awesome work!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

It's something I have considered, yes :) But I´m still kind of fresh with 40k Lore and have only recently started to dive into it. I'm loving it so far 👌

[@mr.castlelover7057]

Beautiful ❤

[@TheBookofChoyer]

🙂

[@TempestWolf1]

no sotek snake footage?

[@Stormtrooper990]

I upvote the video, then watch it! :D

[@jmoa5758]

I thought Sotek ate the great horned rat?

[@samdold2482]

So this appears to be this skavens version of Vietnam

[@ArkhBaegor]

Any reason why you didn't use the in-game invocation of Sotek for your vid?

[@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547]

Because it didn't exist in lore

[@GyasaAmano]

whats the intro song? (00:08-00:30)

[@helarki4309]

When Tehuanin said, "dkjal;fdjas;fjd'safjdskajfsdkafjdsaf" I felt that.

[@potatofamine6919]

who did you fight for in the DLC I played my boii TICK TAQ TOE!!!!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Well, I've been editing these past 3 days mostly so I haven't had time to propely play the game. But I'll get into it from tomorrow on :). Which faction would you recommend?

[@potatofamine6919]

@@TheBookofChoyerwell tehenuins fun and has probably the most interesting play style with quick ambushes and mostly cheap but numerous infantry some with frenzy but I HATE HIS COLOUR SCHEME his men look like my gecko with indigestion and Ikit is sooooo fun if you get enough DAKKAAA you can exterminate whole armies before you get into combat and tiktaqtoes cool but struggles without rippers so it's up to you really i'd go with tahenuin (I think that's the spelling) if you have a mod that changes the DAMMED COLOUR SCHEME!!!!

[@candidfob8423]

Really? "Gwakmol Crater"? Lmao so the lizardmen men just basically just lured the Skaven into a giant pestle & mortar and mashed them into a big bowl of guacamole for the Serpent God? LOL the writers of this lore must've thought they were so slick with that Terry Pratchett style humor!

[@NetGhoul666]

SOTEKTICAL

[@AurioDK]

It´s sad that the Lizard campaign is somewhat laklustre compared to the Skaven in the new DLC even though the Lizards got 2 Lords. Magnificent video though, absolutely enjoyed it.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks a lot my friend! 😃

[@neroclaudius7284]

Did I just watch a Historia Civilis video?

[@lichen24moss]

Sotek = Dracothion?

[@MikiMiki-bn4hr]

Dracothion and sotek are two diferent creature but are both workshiped by the lizardmen sotek saved lizardmen from plague and dracothion from innaction

[@Roveramv]

Whan u do werewolves

[@sethleoric2598]

I kinda wish the expansion was called The Plague And The Prophet instead

[@schoenperkins8210]

Finally a noble ending to somthing in warhammer.... and it's the f**kin lizard men GREAT

[@chewie3436]

Why TF does the Warhammer world sorta look like the actual planet?

[@TheBookofChoyer]

That's were they got some inspiration from.