

Lorekeepers - A Worldbuilding Podcast
Carter & Frank
Lorekeepers is a worldbuilding podcast about two friends chronicling the journey of an ever-expanding tapestry of interwoven lore.While other podcasts may start a new world with each episode, Carter and Frank return to Halûme each week, determined to create the deepest, grandest, and most nuanced fictional setting ever. Never forget that in an infinite world, there are always more tales to tell.
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Dec 11, 2018 • 1h 11min
S1.31 - Troubling Eyes
In a much-needed episode we (finally) talk about everyone's favorite blood-sucking monster... vampires!Talking points: F**k dad's treehouse, relic memory, human cows, blood magic is best magic, gnomes and vampires: not so different(?), moisture farming for mana, Koko is sad (and dead), blood relatives: literally, dwarf-love-shame and ecclesiarchy.Referenced EpisodesThe Shrouded Empire, the first "nation": ep. 2Oberiska, Sudar's salvation: ep. 3Roarark, secret country of meritocracy: eps. 8 & 9The Avireal, the fate of dead elves: ep. 15———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Dec 4, 2018 • 1h 16min
S1.30 - The Order of the Very Long Name
This week we take the knights of yore and give 'em the ol' Lorekeepers twist... until they're not knights at all.Talking points: college avoidance, blue magic, Eisenhorn's draconian tactics, voluntary geas, dieting cons, JK Simmons regrets, moral (dis)enchantment, magicians staying to the back, and vampire-empress-spirit-leaders.Referenced EpisodesMagical writing systems: ep. 6Cantrips and magician trade schools: ep. 12The Avireal, the fate of dead elves: ep. 15The Ratcatchers, a monster-hunting guild: ep. 23Aevum Tertius, the Age of Destinies: ep. 24Significance of elven naming: ep. 26———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Nov 27, 2018 • 58min
S1.29 - En Passant
Halloween comes late this year: what happens after death in Halûme? Well, it depends...Talking points: burned cheesecloth, sacred flames, selective miracles, soul(e)-vaulting, gaudy dwarven cement, DDD–Dragons Don't Die, forehead scale ball pits, and mind-soul metaphysicsReferenced EpisodesThe Drakenfall, the corrupting of chromatic dragons: ep. 2Roarark, city-state of excellence: eps. 8 & 9The Avireal, the fate of dead elves: ep. 15Yamdallah, mecca of dragonborn: ep. 16———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Nov 20, 2018 • 52min
S1.28 - The First Demigod
Back to the god mill, but this time with a twist! Whatever we roll, it’s going to be a demi-god... Wonder who gets the cut? Take a listen!Talking points: Thanksgiving antics, feast days, yearly calendar, magic combos and nineflow counterparts, mythological hanky-panky, inverted joy, lazy synonyms, lazier Mutes, deity replacement program, and angel grad programs.———Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Nov 13, 2018 • 1h 3min
S1.27 - New Hands on Old Tills
Ever the fans of randomness, this week we roll a die and construct a guild!Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Nov 6, 2018 • 1h 14min
S1.26 - The Breadth by which I am Known
Carter likes elves. We know this. But can he see why they have a bunch of names?This week we get into naming, especially around the elves. Curious?Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers–––Gendered Nouns (examples)Human: man, womanElf: elfan, elvaDwarf: dwar, dwenHalfling: hale, hinGnome: gnam, gnimDragonborn: drar, dru

Oct 30, 2018 • 1h 3min
S1.25 - Conflict Pinnacle
Aevum Quartus is infamous as an age of conflict. But how did it get there? This week we investigate the ninth spire and why it alone is responsible for an aeon of strife. Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We recently added new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Oct 23, 2018 • 1h 5min
S1.24 - The Shattered Years
Yes, we've mentioned myriad times, but finally, finally we discuss... Aevum Quartus! For the first time we thoughtfully flesh out what actually happened during the Shattered Years, and how it will change the face of the world to come.Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We recently added new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Oct 16, 2018 • 1h 7min
S1.23 - the Ratcatchers
This week we take a break from gods and eternity to peek into the lives of just a handful of folks. After all, it's hard living in a world of monsters! How does one deal with monsters anyways..?Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We recently added new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers

Oct 9, 2018 • 59min
S1.22 - Kengos and the Keeper
This week we go way over our own heads, straight into the divine realms of the Etherium! Things are pretty beautiful up here...Want to learn more about Halûme? Explore the world here, or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Visit World". We regularly add new articles! Questions or ideas? Email us at lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thelorekeepers.comTwitter: @thelorekeepers