Lore Explainer

The Lore of Codex: Emperor’s Children (10th Edition)

Last weekend we previewed the rules in the new Codex: Emperor's Children (you can find that review here), but despite talking about the rules for matched and narrative play, there's still one major area left to talk about: The book's lore....

Broken Crusade: The Goonhammer Review

This week on Lore Friday, it's a review of the Black Library title "Broken Crusade" by author Steven B. Fischer.

The 40K History of the Black Library: 1993 and Space Marine

Today in Jay Kirkman's review of the history of the Black Library, he looks at 1993 and infamous title Space Marine.

Lore Explainer: Abhumans

In this week's Lore Explainer, keewa takes a look at all the abhumans of Warhammer 40K, the setting's favorite backdoor for getting weird fantasy guys onto the same table as Space Marines.

Age of Sigmar Lore Explainer: Orruk Warclans

With some tasty new Orruk-related Age of Sigmar stuff dropping this weekend, Saelfe is here with a Lore Explainer for the green bruisers of the Age of Sigmar.

Age of Sigmar Lore Explainer: Skaven

You always knew you were chosen-chosen.  Even when scratching around in the slave pits you felt the Horned One’s eyes on you. Great plans. Better things. Now look at you.  Ascendent.  Chosen for battle in your race’s finest hour. A...

Conquest Lore Explainer: The Dweghom of Eä

In my first encounters with Conquest, the Spires of Eä were presented to me as elves by another name, which would be considered mis-selling by any regulator. Elves are gracious and fight with bows, while the Spires are disgusting...

Marvel Crisis Protocol Lore: Who Is Lady Sif?

Sif is a shieldmaiden of Asgard.  She is a fierce warrior and loyal friend (and lover) to Thor Odinsson.  Sif is much more than that, though.  Who is she? Read on to find out! Background Sif is the sister of Heimdall...

Lore Explainer: Marvel Crisis Protocol – Who is Loki Laufeyson?

You, dear reader, are burdened with a glorious purpose.  Hopefully, there won’t be any mischief, because it would be a pity if there were.  Sibling rivalries are nothing new to comics or even the larger field of literature, especially...

Lore Explainer – Halo: Spartans

In The Lore Explainer, we take a deep look at the lore behind our favorite games, movies, and books, and talk about the story behind them and sum up what you need to know and how you can find...