Exploring SYLVANIA: The Lands and Provinces of the Empire - Warhammer Fantasy Lore

[@TheBookofChoyer]

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[@NainakaiAyita]

All the tonks

[@singlecir1738]

going woke name female astronomer for no reason at all

[@Noctilus19]

Amazing video, very well done, keep up the good work and keep watch over the night!

[@NobleKorhedron]

Jokey reference to tanks,@@NainakaiAyita; or deliberate reference to Tonks from Harry Potter?

[@NainakaiAyita]

@@NobleKorhedron uh. Was just a poke at the sponsor. So yeah. Actual tanks. :p

[@TheWarmachine375]

Vlad von Carstein: "Hey fellas, how's your health plan?" The Empire Forces: *open fire* Vlad von Carstein: "APPARENTLY IT WAS GREAT!"

[@corvusalbus7276]

And then Vlad went on a very enthusiastic walk.

[@tzeentch8228]

@@corvusalbus7276 A MOONLIT walk.

[@mistertaz94]

​@@corvusalbus7276honestly, the bloodrage of Alucard isn't really Vlads approach unless you've really screwed up. The one more likely to take CrimsonFucker type moonlit walks would probably be Conrad Von Carstein instead.

[@LordMyron09]

Isabella Von Carstein **standing off to the side**: "Oh fuck the hell yes..."

[@tzeentch8228]

@@LordMyron09 I hate how accurate this is, based on my knowledge of the lore.

[@juliusmalcovsky4092]

I was driving through a countryside, after sunset, listening to your lore about the undead. You turned a simple drive into a magical adventure. Thank you sir ❤

[@TheBookofChoyer]

😃🙌🙏

[@MrLolguy93]

Hotel Transylvania is going through some rough times

[@Gigaknight1]

Sad bleh bleh bleh

[@jonathanwells223]

Please rethink your life for making a Hotel Transylvania reference in common conversation

[@TheAwillz]

Too much time making cups of tea not enough time drilling battle tactics

[@TheAwillz]

@@jonathanwells223I came here to make the same comment. Your just not a smart like us

[@NobleKorhedron]

#CracksUpLaughing

[@stumpe9662]

Lil bro really went to the chaos wastes before Sylvania

[@olafgurke4699]

He went to the chaos wastes before Stirland. Can't blame him, they are more hospitable, and the people more sane.

[@TheWarmachine375]

The Vampire Counts love their very enthusiastic walks in Sylvania after all.

[@cjthebeesknees]

Count Swagger the IV, from Sylvania.

[@victorcharles27]

Yes😅​@@cjthebeesknees

[@RuSosan]

3:32 In... St- _Stirland?_ *_STIRLAND!?_* That's the true horror. You're either very brave or completely mad. Fortunately Sylvania is close by so you can run away from the _Stirland "cuisine"_ to seek asylum and eat far more palatable things like swamp water and rotten flesh that zombies have shed off as they shuffled by.

[@leahsander5490]

May I ask what you‘re referencing, is there some lore/memes about Stirland cuisine?

[@RuSosan]

@@leahsander5490 Yes, the youtube channel *Tarriff* has excellent Warhammer Fantasy meme videos. "Old World Geographic" is a good start. I especially recommend the Stirland and Hochland-episodes.

[@odin1185]

Your voice actor for the banshee story was fantastic.

[@pattymalarkey628]

thank you so much!!!!

[@Yukcannadoozat]

What a coincidence that this should be posted today, I literally started a Von Carstein campaign last night…

[@pattymalarkey628]

woahhhh the timing. i think im going to do a Von Carstein playthrough too im inspired now

[@varidian694]

I'm currently doing high elf and about to send a small army to help fight the vampires

[@jaxxtheviking]

Playing the empire as franz but I never even got to fight the vamps chaos and the wood elves wiped everything :(

[@logicgamingwizzardtv2294]

im playing as vlad right now and i have almost conquered the entire map 😂💯

[@martinratagris]

And the adventures of our good friend Hoffman continues to take him to damgerous and magical places all over the Old World and beyond. It seems that this time he will stay within the borders of the Empire. If only that would be guarantee of safety but we know that even the Moot hides dangers.

[@varidian694]

It's fun playing as the vampire counts on total warhammer 3 But I do wish the armies would be made up more of the local factions units in an undead fashion if you raise them in or near their lands - for example imperial soldiers in the human lands, elves in the elvish areas... just some undead with all the gore and armour from a fallen warrior. It would look awesome throwing an undead elf unit into their own ranks - the cause terror stats would just make so much more sense :D

[@Vandelberger]

The Vampire Counts have so much potential for some wild new models.

[@dan7564]

They haven't gotten anything in 5 years.

[@Vandelberger]

@@dan7564 I meant for the table top, but yeah I agree they are the faction that needs the most … new blood?

[@dan7564]

@Vandelberger completely agree. A lot of people on reddit argue they don't need any more in game units because their table top doesn't really have any. Dare you suggest the vampires need some love and you get downvoted.

[@Vandelberger]

@@dan7564 They could use Spirit host and better legendary ghoul kings. Add a few AOS models if need be or I suggest the new Skeleton Dragon from the new Tomb Kingdom table top roster.

[@dan7564]

@Vandelberger they could but they won't, they won't even let tzaangors have beaks because of age of sigma.

[@kuehnjakob]

The banshee story had some serious old school Diablo vibes, with how the story was told and the underlying music. Very fitting!

[@TheWarmachine375]

*"Serve for me in life or slave for me in death!"* - Vlad von Carstein to all who stand in his way of conquest of The Empire.

[@sinbotosimmons7624]

Would be cool if he could do more of a mix of men and undead. You get a few but it would really be interesting if you could run truly mixed forces.

[@DirtyMuzzie]

It is a empire that refuses to confederate and gets anhilated by vampire counts or Khorn EVERY👏SINGLE👏TIME 👏

[@mattfisher368]

I love how you can tell that the narrator only ever read scythe without saying it before, granted mine was mjölnir

[@pattymalarkey628]

what an episode! so much fun to be a part of it. thank you again for the opportunity choyer!!! this legitimately makes me wanna play vampire counts

[@KraytonNHG]

Tonight on Cribs by Choyer, the homeland of Vlad The Chad. Brilliant video as always.

[@arnaudsalvat6531]

It's good to see you again, it's been a while. I'm glad you're back

[@fnbfnbf]

I love these videos, it allows us to be immersed in a world of mystery and wonder when the world we live in is troubled. It allows an escape and for our imaginations to run freely if only for a short period.

[@CHKNFRGZ]

This channel, and Oculous Imperia are my favorite lore channels for Warhammer Fantasy 40,000. Delivering lore in-universe in the best universes.

[@CityofWizards]

Not many people know this, but the Carsteins have employed a long line of vampire hunters to be their servants. Their latest, Guillermo, is a badass. Fucking Guillermo...

[@TradePrinceNodnarb]

Easier there, Gizmo

[@necasperaterent29386]

I've read about him! I think it was in a novel, from the accounts of an innkeep in Hochland called Jackie Daytona. Great guy! Kept assuring his readers that he was a very ordinary human man, so you just know he's a stand-up dude. The villagers loved him too.

[@charlottebreckenridge659]

I’m so excited we are getting more from our favourite professor. I am soo hyped for this whole series. I would love if you did the same from Britonia Kislev and Cathay 😘

[@trenchgaming2166]

Best series on KZbin and the only channel i wont skip through the ads for

[@Americandragonrider333.]

So freakin cool. More lore of Warhammer Fantasy! Sylvania a scary place!

[@Dayz3O6]

I hope you do Mousillon also, the Bretonnia version of Sylvania

[@AtomicDudez]

Brilliant idea, I always questioning myself how did the vampire lord took control of that land?

[@matthewanderson9754]

This series has been the greatest thing, I literally just turn these on and listen for hours! ❤

[@chilliewhk]

Always happy to see new videos on this channel, especially Warhammer Fantasy content

[@vulcranstorm2023]

Glad to see doctor's trip to the north didn't make him stop traveling though I would've started some place safer.

[@GraniteGhost778]

Okay so this feels like a Fantasy version of Oculus Imperia and I am loving it.

[@helarki4309]

He mentioned warpstone. He's dead. The rat people are coming for -

[@Genericname-eu6ef]

You mean the rat people that DEFINITELY do not exist?

[@LordTheCyril]

Warthunder needs to add the steamtank.

[@cody1570]

Honestly, though I love the model set up for AoS. I love the world of fantasy far more in terms of everything down to the heros loadout of gear. The necrarchs of old, so powerful that they rivaled slaan and outpaced high elf arch mages. The fact a necrarch lvl 5 wizard existed back in those time while slaan had lvl 5s and elves only had level 4s was a hell of a thing to be proud of. But really brought the use of some fun into it

[@archimediestheiii1956]

I was SO ready for this episode! Thank you so much! Will use this to study for my Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay rpg campaign I am planning!!

[@Arbiterjim]

I'll watch everything you make, keep it up with the best setting ever put to paper!

[@Resistmediasupression]

Love the whole series he reminds me of David Atinbourogh he seems like a kindly gentlemen

[@cjthebeesknees]

The head singers from Hinder, Three Days Grace and Green Day were from Sylvania.

[@dewkiddo2328]

Its good to be back in The Old World!

[@Biodeamon]

"their increased activity suggest a disturbance or coming doom and despair" GW releasing End Times: yeah, so about that

[@preece1188]

Love the videos with the Dr. Looking forward to Averland!

[@johnthevirgin]

Thank you for this vid, been waiting for a in-depth video over the empire (new to warhammer total war)

[@CapybaraConnoisseur89]

Great stuff I'm huge fan of Vampire Counts, Undeads were always my favourite ever since Heroes of Might and Magic, Disciples 1/2 when I discovered Warhammer Fantasy 6th Edition back in early 2000's I fell in love immediately with the dark, grim world of Warhammer particularly Vamps, Chaos, The Empire.

[@DAv2003]

A good insight into the Warhammer World here, with a good bit of character to it as well.

[@bigthoughts2644]

24:26 not skythe. "Sigh-th" for scythe or it is also acceptable to pronounce it "cy-the" like scyther the pokemon

[@phylippezimmermannpaquin2062]

Dont you mean 24:04?

[@Ceetvair]

I love the series. The story elements you add to the lore are brilliant. I'd absolutely listen to a more extended story 👍

[@KS-PNW]

Well done! Can't wait for the next chapter 👍

[@TheNostorian]

I absolutely loved this. Wanna hear adventures that whould take place in sylvania.

[@chillyavian7718]

2:26 Ad skip for rewatches

[@corvaxblackfeather6529]

Ahh yes Doctor Hoffmann, i look forward to all the stories you going to tell us once more.

[@7F0X7]

The first half was incredible! It really sucked me in and got me hyped. But unfortunately, the second half fell off. You may as well have just been reading directly from a unit flavor wiki. I would have loved the entire thing if you had woven those descriptions directly into a narrative and also spent more time talking about the vampires themselves. Vampires a *great* narrative tool because they can be negotiated with, even reasoned with under circumstances. But you didn't even include them outside of a couple brief mentions. Please keep at it though, your work has improved by leaps and bounds over the years!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Valid feedback as always my friend! Thanks a lot for watching through 😃🙌🙏 Always a pleasure reading you in the comments.

[@SDRlegacy]

Your videos are so cool! They deserve triple the views

[@Nolrach]

Love the video. If you're taking suggestions for new videos, I for one would love to hear more about the other bloodlines (how and where they live, how they interact with other, societies, living or not do they still hold some territories / cities)

[@LtColShingSides]

I just started a Vampire army for Old World. I'm going with Bretonnian vampires for my army's lore. But my vampire count has sworn fealty to Von Carstien.

[@goransekulic3671]

Amazing as always! Can't get enough of dr.Stefan! See you in Ostermark!

[@jonathanprovost7779]

Great job on this video. Subtle reach into Silvania. 👍

[@Jin-vx2oe]

Love the painted models in the videos. Thanks for the content.

[@brettsflyndad9945]

These are Brilliant. Just Brilliant! Amazing work guys!

[@betariusprime4839]

Love Dr. Steven Hoffmann, please give us Mord of his adventures! Greetings from germany.

[@MelkorBauglir25]

Be sure to pay Countess Gabriella von Nachthafen a visit. Always thrilling😏😏

[@nunuonroad9969]

Amazing quality video as always

[@vladavuckic5262]

Glad you're back master storyteller 😊

[@richter6699]

Best Warhmer out there. You guys are amazing!

[@inquisitorkrieger8171]

This was awesome. Thank you.

[@jansandman6983]

Finally something new about WHF

[@Vampireknight99]

My favorite province and fraction

[@ChimpingBulldog]

I thought Sylvania was a land of bipedal woodland creatures in petticoats and dungarees?

[@nickabsent958]

I really enjoy this series. Keep it up!

[@giordanomachiavelli7778]

Thanks for your work!

[@thegodfather1195]

me when i heard you can play war thunder for free “of course you can, it’s already free to play” lol but in all honesty you should try it if you haven’t yet i’ve been playing since late 2014/early 2015

[@TheWarmachine375]

Has there anyone in-universe lampshaded about The Empire being named like that instead of "Sigmar's Empire" or the "Holy Sigmarite Empire" that are catchy and grandiose?

[@ethanduncan1646]

Sigmar was not a god when he founded the empire during his reign, so why would he call it "holy" after himself, especially when he willingly abdicated so that the Empire would not ruled by who had his blood in their veins.

[@Rhawin]

One of your best!

[@charlielatch]

Great episode

[@P.K.Veiller]

29:14 Skaven... what? There is nothing named Skavenblight! Ps: A little lore breaking thing, mankind does not know about Skavenblight ;) as all attempts to penetrate swamps were unsucceeded, as skaven murdered people trying.

[@samokadunc2635]

it would be nice to get the story of the witch hunter

[@Dayz3O6]

I'm planning on moving there one day because of the low taxes!

[@z54964380]

Imagine Saltzyre being one of the witch hunters being sent 😈

[@alexanderimmortal4354]

Love vampires

[@nathanielmuga6597]

For the algorithm!

[@Poisonedblade]

Great job as always!!!

[@evynkalinowski9231]

A video about Sylvania. Talks about Stirland and dark dramatic music plays as if you were discussing the most terrifying things in the world.

[@Sevarrius]

The 'c' in scythe is silent. Still great video. Carry on.

[@Flintun]

Love these videos

[@AC39942]

Great video!!!

[@grantnewton4230]

Can we get the professors last journey in a playlist?

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Here is the latest Playlist my friend! kzbin.info/aero/PLxbR0SRy9VpC1qbZFW_3dVS4sVUsB4BsU

[@grantnewton4230]

@@TheBookofChoyer thank you so much but I was referring to his “previous journeys” he made reference to. I love your work btw!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

@@grantnewton4230 Ohhh I see! Well luckily we made a video compiling all of the "First Season" of Dr. Steffan Hoffman's adventures. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWG3cqClqLJ4btUsi=RvGd7-fxdYJ1gT2L And thank you for your words! I really appreciate it!

[@grantnewton4230]

@@TheBookofChoyer this is so nice of you! I’m a big fan of 40K but only recently started digging into fantasy (Ik nothing about AOS rn) and I really appreciate you taking the time to help me on my way!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

@@grantnewton4230 Fantasy is pretty cool! You are in for a treat :)

[@MLaak86]

This is fantastic :)

[@konstantinos-iliasstrempas4594]

i missed the fantasy setting cover

[@KhalainBear]

I loved this video BUT you dont pronounce the c in scythe, its like "sighthe"

[@wynnnnnnn5227]

I enjoy this

[@Zamolxes-eg5yv]

Was nice .

[@awesomehpt8938]

They drink warm beer in Stirland! Yuck!! Best stick to sylvania

[@kahtrellscott1436]

Awesome

[@lead.farmer]

the "c" in scythe is silent

[@JamesAce]

Yessss yessss

[@MicahSMoore]

12:30

[@heirwolf6929]

Scythe is pronounced like "sithe". The c is silent, like in scissors. /Best regards The Grim Reaper

[@jacktheripper3118]

Say scythes again for me? How did you pronounce it, “sky-ths” whomst

[@lupinedreams]

This radio drama style is fantastic but the C in scythe in silent and hearing SK-ITHE over and over was painful.

[@andrewwightman8066]

Yeah a notebook and a fuw protective charms no worries mate thats all u need wile exploring the land of the living dead lol see u when u get back

[@clair1100]

I enjoy these way too much …

[@nbmoleminer5051]

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