Warhammer Fantasy Lore: The SLAYERS - Ungrim Ironfist -Total War: Warhammer 2

[@UGNAvalon]

"Gotrek Gurnisson is the greatest failure of a Slayer to have ever lived." -Templin Institute

[@MrMortull]

They ain't wrong...

[@TheBlackBladder]

So bad , not even end times managed to kill him.

[@cyberdiver7076]

Grimnir himself have to 1v1 him to grant him the death he wished.

[@gotrekgurnisson9934]

Say what now?!

[@UGNAvalon]

@@gotrekgurnisson9934 Hey! How's that glorious death coming along for ya? ;D

[@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547]

Always good to learn something about the oldest Friends of the empire, this does have my consent.

[@Siegberg91]

Intresting knowledge will report yes yes

[@fhenrik669]

THEY WILL OBEY!

[@spiffygonzales5899]

Ze Lady blesses zis comment

[@primedecanus5301]

AL YAH STUMPIE ARE STOOPID AS YOU ARE PUNIE!

[@danielvoncarstein2292]

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[@skrubasauras]

There's only two kinds of dwarves. Dwarf 1: I want nothing to do with this at all and you can't change my mind Dwarf 2: I'LL KILL EVERY UGLY LOOKIN' CREATURE ON THIS MOUNTAIN INCLUDING MYSELF Loved the video! Always enjoy narrating the dwarves

[@rocketman3285]

3 kinds actually, Gotrek: I"ll take every creature on this mountain and in the lands of chaos with me to the death, but for some reason I won't die...

[@blaster23456]

Being a Slayer is basically the opposite of an RPG. The stronger monsters you kill, the more enemies you slay, the stronger you become, means you're constantly failing the one thing you're trying to do.

[@coltonberry985]

I think it would be a good character

[@ahmadsyafiq7320]

Slayers in a nutshell: *SUICIDE IS BADASS*

[@simonnachreiner8380]

No no no no no. Death seeking is badass. A slayer is seeking the most honorable death possible to right the dishonor they’ve committed in life. The entry level Slayer is a Troll slayer because to die to anything less is just mere dishonorable suicide.

[@Jukrates]

I think Total War has saved Warhammer (fantasy) and I'm happy for that, love both Edit: Yes and Warhammer has been one of the best and most refreshing things to happen to Total War indeed. The idea to combine the two was brilliant on both parts.

[@mogwaiman6048]

Not really. Age of Sigmar and 40k are doing fine. I think Warhammer saved Total War though.

[@enricomugoy5869]

@@mogwaiman6048 Whut? Total War was renowned since the dawn of PC Gaming. Never even heard Warhammer Fantasy Battles before it although Warcraft is damned popular. WFB is already dead, if not for Total War. Then your Age of Shitmar is never popular though, it was a Warhammer 40k ugly bastard son that born out of incest out of a dead corpse of WFB.

[@wallhackergotdammit]

@@mogwaiman6048 Warhammer was a great addition to the Total War series, but it did not ''save'' it.

[@Benthesniperof8]

@@wallhackergotdammit didn't save. Definitely bought the reputation for the series back a little bit. Rome 2 was a disaster at launch

[@mogwaiman6048]

@@enricomugoy5869 AoS has been trending upward since 2015. It didn't need any outside help

[@weldonwin]

Slayers in a Nutshell: *WITNESS ME!!!!*

[@Rytonic69]

all the other dwarves: WITNESS HIM!!

[@sigmarsson3180]

I really apreciate your effort in making These Videos.

[@Karina-winsmore]

I recruited slayers as emergency unit yesterday and used them to guard flank of my artillery. Looked away for a minute - all slayers already dead. They are really good at their job (dying lol). I was going to disband right after battle anyway.

[@VioletDeathRei]

This is one of the best parts of dwarf culture, the idea has been used in tons of other media but I'll always love the orange haired slayers.

[@PingachuWarham]

Ahhh the slayers. The most badass dwarfs of the entire fantasy genre! looking forward to your video on Gotrek ;)

[@3689dyf]

Magnificent. Never knew these bad boys had such a deep and rich history, I always assumed the CA was too lazy to give the slayers different models, now I understand. Thank you for this video.

[@jakewu8268]

Glorious....... 🔥🔥🔥🔥FOR GRiMNiR BROTHERS!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mariusaurelian5431]

Dwarf: takes slayer's oath Slayer King: *SO YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH?*

[@ashina2146]

yes...that's why I'm here

[@Charlie-1022]

At the start, I imagined the Doomslayer as a Dwarf but in the end I think it is Kratos who best matches as a Dwarf slayer.

[@brockswisstee7767]

The early Daemon Slayers definitely had Kratos vibes, and basically did the same thing.

[@markusnavergard2387]

Gotrek, Dwarf to angry to die. even the end of the world didnt kill him

[@catbork3128]

"...become obsessed with the matter." THIS IS GOING IN THE BOOK OF GRUDGES

[@Anubis_Moon]

@3:10, did that dwarf have a one-piece tattoo?

[@thatnonody8983]

This is seriously one of the best channels on KZbin, showing that quality over quantity always wins!

[@erloriel]

The editing and production of these videos is incredible!

[@absolute-focus]

A truely great video and the channel itself is one of the best. Can't wait for the video of Gotrek.

[@sals4767]

3:07 Whitebeard Pirates tattoo :D

[@Tanzenergise]

literally the most badass of badass's in dawi kind.

[@smokey417]

If you want to know more about the mindset of a slayer id highly recommend reading the gotrek and felix novels, it really goes deep into what makes a slayer. There is one chapter in which they encounter a band of dwarves that have been taken as slaves by the dark elves. Gotrek insults them for allowing themselves to be taken alive by the enemy rather than die fighting back! Later on, these dwarves come to the dues aid, having shaven their heads and picked up whatever they found to find as weapons and all taken the slayers oath. They all died, and gotrek honored them for redeeming themselves.

[@henkkamatikaine2808]

I'm in a progress of reading war of vengeance trilogy and have read gotrek&felix&the sundering so nothing new to me here really, but i think the video is very well made!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

That means a lot. Thank you my friend! 😃

[@hugoakerlund5114]

My favorite warriors in warhammer lore. I hope they rework Ungrim, to make him the mighty warrior he is supposed to be.

[@Torag55]

7:10 "I fear there is no foe worthy of my death." - Ungrim Ironfist, Slayer King. Doesn't Queek Headtaker kill him though? Or was it another Chaos being?

[@lolkittensnya3717]

no, headtaker was belegar i think, ungrim does die in the Endtimes, but he basically goes nuclear against a chaos army to allow the rest of Karl Franz men to escape

[@Torag55]

@@lolkittensnya3717 Ah I see. Thanks for the clarification.

[@darkwolf5358]

@@lolkittensnya3717 Headtaker kills Belegar's brother. And yes Ungrim becomes these avatar of fire, becomes so enraged that he explodes like a nuke, destroying half of the chaos horde in one go.

[@scribblerstudios9895]

I'd say that's a suitable death for a slayer king

[@PhilosophicallyAmerican]

We do not speak of End Times lore.

[@mattguythatguy]

This is such a fantastic channel. It’s now my go to for lore. Great job, keep it up

[@islar7832]

Kazuk Kazukite!!! You made the Dawii ancestors proud!

[@404Floatnotfound]

Tradition is simutaneously the thing preserving the Dawi against their foes and holding them back from progressing forward

[@starguy1o163]

Chaos Aspiring Champion: Small number, heavy armor makes it too slow, unless magic attack Slayers: COME HERE YOU CHAOS CAN! LEMME JUMP AT YOU TEN FEET AWAY

[@Kicker1981]

Ungrim went out like a champ in the End Times. I don't play TW, but I still paint and play Warhammer 8th on the tabletop. My Dwarf throng is themed from Karak-Kadrin and Ungrim is at it's head.

[@askashik]

What theme is that that started playing when Gotrek Gurnisson was introduced? It's freaking awesome!

[@jasoncable4829]

I have traveled through the warp to approve this video.

[@TheProdigalCat]

Just started reading The First Omnibus, and this comes out the same day.. it's a good day

[@titnicmclaible8183]

That's a fucking Dragonball in his axe head at around 3:00

[@worldsbuffestloremaster]

love the slayer aesthetic. obviously the biggest inspiration for the fyreslayers in aos. love them too

[@lemjustlem]

"It does not matter where he shaves his head and takes the oath; he is a Slayer when it is done." Borek Forkbeard, speaking on the nature of Slayers to Felix Jager, and of Gotrek Gurnisson in particular; from the novel Dragonslayer, by William King.

[@spoonyofsalty1167]

lol I was waiting to hear how he would pronounce Golgfag

[@dylanschulz9118]

'Dwarf regiments have been known to defeat regiments numerous times their size, driven by determination and pride in their abilities and the unstoppable might of corners' 0:20

[@maciejmatuszewski9736]

I was supposed to start a new Chaos campaign, damn you! Oh well, Ungrim it is ;)

[@jacobgriffin613]

I have watched several campaigns in warhammer 2 and it seems no matter the player or factions being played, and even the AI for that matter, will rarely, if ever attack the dwarves, the dwarves are simply extremely dangerous and it takes a great deal of time, units, and resources to even make a dent in their armies and territories, success is still extremely difficult and never guaranteed. I'm glad, I like the dwarfs.

[@Aetlaify]

Best Old World lore channel That is something incredible. Hats off my friend and thanks for your wonderful content!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks for your words Atilius! 🙌😃

[@Aetlaify]

@@TheBookofChoyer Big fan of you mate. My pleasure! 👏

[@mrchips89vods23]

This really makes me want to run a dwarf roleplay campaign in total war lol another great video!

[@semipork]

This will be the greatest video you'll ever make. For honor! For Grimnir!

[@LegendaryPredalien12]

Well now I'm hyped for Gotrek and Felix's video, your videos are incredible dude.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Man thank you! Hopefully the Gotrek video turns out good enough 🙌😃

[@joshramm5585]

These are the best lore videos I've ever watched. And I know a ton about the old world.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

I'm happy to hear that Josh. Thanks for your words! 🙌😃

[@youdonthavetoknowsssh8154]

So when a dwarf has a son, they let him went to battle and maybe killed in action while they themself feel so sad they took an oath to find death. Grim dark lore in deed .

[@xShadowlurkex]

This is so awesome, we want more like this

[@hughgedney3393]

Great video The Book of Choyer. And the Slayers are so badass.

[@eddy_malouempereur_du_cong6536]

Krieger: well i must say i'm a uge fan squat

[@antcow1239]

Ive found that there is actually a loophole that a Slayer can take to escape his oath, and Grimmnir is the one who showed me. It was during the end times, when Gotrek was killed by his war god, at that point Gotrek had satisfied his oath as a slayer, he found a worthy opponent and died in battle. When he was resurrected, he was an innocent dwarf. It was after Grimmnir offered him his doom that the loophole was exposed. If an innocent dwarf takes up a Slayers doom, then that Slayer is free from his oath.

[@josephskiles]

Blaah, stuntues..... What ya gonna do?

[@LordBillygoat]

Gotrek is my man! Great to see other impressive slayers too.

[@ig-88thebountyhunter52]

Question organic creature what song did you use around the 5:15 mark cuz I like to know I really like it

[@mikek1402]

always amazing videos!! Thank you!

[@stormy9196]

you got the best damned reading voice ive ever heard need to go pro with it if you havent

[@Al3xtheMeh]

2:57 Dudes a fan on the Whitebeard Pirates with that tattoo I guess.

[@aidanlyall9674]

Once I saw that I immediately scoured the comments to see that wasn't the only one haha. I guess the artist took artistic liberties when who drew it which ya why not right.

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

Gotrek, baby, the meanest collection of Slayer badassery and daemon cursed axe in one package.

[@batanggalinggubat6254]

9:54 I know it's not exactly the same but I can't help but think about the word dovahkiin

[@ashina2146]

Slayer: *Sworn that they will die to the strongest of foe* *Got killed by a stray friendly Quallerer crossbow bolt*

[@RawCauliflower]

Hoping for Malakai Makaisson, the slayer engineer, for the next dwarf LL in the Christmas lord pack.

[@Evoken111]

I love that you added captions ^^

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks man! To be honest that's the most tedious part of the entire process but I know its helpful and adds a bit to the overall video. Glad you are enjoying these! :)

[@tzindombre8640]

3:05 didnt know that whitebeard had slayers on his crew

[@Darkrunn]

6:50 I keep hearing this voice and I want it to shout: "FOR ROME!"

[@daisukeakihito9832]

I go to Luetin for WH40K lore, I go to Choyer for Fantasy WH lore. Getting a chance of listening to both in one day, heaven!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you Daisuke 😃 Those words mean a lot. Happy new year! 💥

[@tiR1871]

love to see a video about gotrek and felix

[@shanarah76]

Youre the best at this, so blessed i found this channel

[@grombrindal567]

Fun Fact: Ungrim Ironfist has a massive grudge against Gotrek Gurnisson thanks to the Queen of Karak Kadrin ;) . (Source: Road of Skulls)

[@RideThruSpace]

I am I the only one who noticed that the guy giving the speech at the beginning is the same guy who did the Roman general voices in Rome 2?

[@josephkush1032]

Dwarves are such a compelling race, they are like men but even more so in some aspects

[@miguelmackay4851]

that is the most american Karaz-a-Karak pronounciation ever

[@Matt-qv4ty]

Great video ! Would be awesome to have Grimgor's / Black orcs story someday

[@Tony-villa94]

Awesome as always

[@Alexander59059]

Youd think all the slayers would just make a break for the realm of chaos.

[@MrMortull]

I think the idea is to find an *honourable* matchup for your death, so newly-minted Slayers go after minor monsters rather than looking for creatures they flat-out KNOW will curbstomp them without even thinking about it. Or it could just be that Dwarfs are incapable of fighting to lose. o _o

[@jacklang3314]

Some of the long lived Slayers start to believe that there shame is so great that they must follow Grimnir on his path north to the Chaos Wastes.

[@CoffeeFiend1]

The Slayer Oath is really nuanced in the most bleak way though because they're supposed to die in battle but they're also forbidden from committing suicide. They can't just throw themselves in knowing 100% it's unwinnable and will have them killed because it'll be questioned after their death. They at least need to go into something where they know they can kill lots or leave a nasty mark to show that they tried their best and went down fighting etc.

[@bodyarmor3282]

Loved this one, very well done!

[@pauliusthemad3498]

Gotrek, slayer so bad he survived world blowing up and walked thought realms of chaos to the next world where he continues to refuse to die.

[@kassar7146]

This was truly excellent

[@otro_dany_mas]

i always love the idea of the slayers, it`s a chame that gameworshop eliminate them in age of sigmar

[@josephmoffatt4696]

12:15 This Is Going In The Book Of Grudges!

[@BeastnBrushes]

MajorKill brought me here. This is freakin awesome

[@happykharl]

very cool as always

[@awizardlizard6793]

You will be remembered Rekthor Redaxe!!!! Forever and ever, until there is nothing left but dust!!!

[@sev5348]

Daddy Choyer will you please bless us with CHAOS

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Hahaha man I'm excited to do Chaos, but I think I'll wait until Warhammer 3 comes out so we can have all the new shiny daemons and stuff 🔥

[@robertfraser7943]

One big rule for the slayers is never ask why they joined. They do not like being reminded of their one big failure that cost them everything.

[@brianwalters8641]

Finishing an ME dwarf campaign and seeing the whole world blue brings a smile to my face. Close to extinction, eh? Bullocks!

[@keegobricks9734]

What song is playing at around 4:30 - 6:00?

[@Lucky-bn2ks]

Do you use any graphics/reskin mod? It looks like your units don't always exactly look like the base models. Great video, keep it up!

[@corith4535]

That looked like Dryrain's reskin Mod with Soul's Faction Officer Mod.

[@Lucky-bn2ks]

@@corith4535 thanks dude, I'll check it out!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Yes, I have put together the combination of mods I use. You can check it out here: thebookofchoyer.com/community/

[@TwistedAlphonso1]

Didnt know the dead Romans from Rome2 got reincarnated into dwarves.lmaoo

[@pandy3848]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think there was a vow that all rulers of Karak Kadrin had to be slayers. It was just that none of the other kings managed to fulfill their slayer oaths due to their responsibility as Kings. And when one can't fulfill their slayer oath it passes to their offspring. I also remember that Ungrim Ironfist son took the slayer oath to relief his father from his oath. So when he (his son) died Ungrim Ironfist was relieved of his Slayer oath but choose to take it upon him once more out of shame for the death of his only son.

[@samhobbs9116]

Cannot wait for a Gotrek and Felix video

[@pudgeypigeon]

I'M FEELING THE HYPE FOR GURNISSON

[@captainsouvlakis3557]

Will there be any lore videos for Nakai the wanderer in the future?

[@dudemcnude1314]

My black orks have shown ungrim that theyre above and beyond the drwarvens fighting abillity. The sheer murder they caused, the many corpses.... Lovely evenings it brought.

[@74arcath]

oyeah the bois are here.

[@spiffygonzales5899]

How do you make the graphics look THIS GOOD? I set unit models on ultra and its not this good

[@aeonstrife147]

I wonder what made Bardin take up his slayer oath

[@damotorhurlemort7169]

Bardin as a slayer isn't cannon in the lore, because they made changments in the game to offer more style of gameplay. So there is no reason for Bardin to have taken the slayer's oath, but we can imagine one (Be friend with a woot-elgi, see his friends dying before him, didin't manage to take Karak Azgharaz back in the first game, being capture by skavens...) ;-)

[@lolkittensnya3717]

from the dialogue blerbs in the game, i would hazard a guess is that he fell asleep on watch and one of the enemies of the dawi got into the hold, perhaps bardin took them down before they did any damage, but he knows. consider bardins reaction to kruber dozing off, and kerillians chat about not wanting to go home.

[@damotorhurlemort7169]

@@lolkittensnya3717 I didin't play enough so I've never heard that line before, but yes it's a possibility.

[@HjalleCalibursChannel]

Welcome people that went here after hearing that Ungrim Ironfist is back in the old world.

[@alandonaly457]

Never forgive, never forget, that is way of the dwarvex.

[@BB-ce5ev]

So they are like the grey wardens from dragonage