

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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Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
S3.24 - Foreign War, Local Shore
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations about Nazis, Nazism, and Kristallnacht. What is the legacy of the Ano Occupation? This week we explore the Night of the Burning shore, a (erroneously-named) weeks-long celebration of a now-distant battle. The way that people perceive the past may have change, yet it still holds a place in the memory of the culture.Referenced EpisodesLorder's Scourge, downfall of the Marion Dominion: Ep. 3.14The Occupation of Honor Ano, imperious elven conquerors: Ep. 3.18&19———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 45min
S3.23 - New Ancestry Just Dropped
This week the Lorkeepers take a chance on a wild idea from the mind of Carter: lava crabs! Who are they? Where do they come from? What are they doing in Parresari?Enjoy!———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Mar 19, 2021 • 32min
S3.22 - Look at This Stuff, Isn't it Neat?
In a nice, abbreviated package we introduce a new figure to the continuing tale of Parresari. She's a mermaid by the name Mezami and goes from being a damp Mister Rogers to Ataturk. Enjoy!Related EpisodesThe Occupation of Honor Ano, imperious elven conquerors: ep. 3.18&19———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 37min
S3.21 - Water for the Soul, Lightning Strikes the Mind
It's back to the godmill again to discover a new being of great power, this time localized to the Marion ocean and with a twist: they've ascended from mortality. Along the way, we discuss everything from the Whelming to dragonborn to lightning and divine inspiration.Related EpisodesThe Drakenfall, storm of dragons: ep. 1.2Najani, guiding hand of the firmament: ep. 1.11Yamdallah, mecca of the dragonborn: ep. 1.16Gade, ascended Regent of joys unending: ep. 1.28Age spells, the magic of generations: ep. 1.39Aevum Tertius, era of gods, high magic and legend: ep. 2.9-10Skaral-Heart, Erebor gem dragon of a world long lost: ep. 2.37———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Mar 5, 2021 • 1h 49min
S3.20 - The Measure of a Life
This week, amid a shipwreck of audio rabbit trails and getting lost in ideas, we explore the life of a simple, regular Parresarian: Salius Karlan. He never does battle with dragons, has no combat skills or magical prowess, and yet... Salius has something about him that is truly worth a listen.Enjoy!Related EpisodesTidelings, children of lore and loam: Ep 3.03Thog, amnesic vestige of the bygone utopia: Ep. 3.07 Pegum Plaza, the grand welcome to Parresarian tourists: Ep. 3.08Evokers, explosive magicraft of the brightsmiths: Ep. 3.15The Occupation of Honor Ano, imperious elven conquerors: Ep. 3.18&19Preamble ReferencesOLOy Warhawk RAM (seraphim RAM slashfic)Viego, the Ruined King and his BIG MOOD———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Feb 26, 2021 • 48min
S3.19 - Forward and without Nostalgia or Grief
In part 2 of our exploration of the Ano Occupation, we investigate the motive behind Iulia's warpath and the moral justifications for her passion. We also see the formation of the Shore Barons and the danger of threatening capitalism!Related EpisodesVampires, rulers of the blasted world: Ep. 1.31Thog, amnesic vestige of the bygone utopia: Ep. 3.07 Lorder's Scourge, downfall of the Marion Dominion: Ep. 3.14———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Feb 19, 2021 • 52min
S3.18 - The Honor that Changed Who We Were
Parresari has not always been a simple place to live. When forces of powerful elven lords have taken an interest in your home, what can you do? This week, we focus in on a very specific period of time: the Ano Occupation.ReferencesMagic: the Gathering, Ixalan story arcRelated EpisodesThe Bellum Obscura, the eternal war of all wars: Ep. 1.67Lorder's Scourge, downfall of the Marion Dominion: Ep. 3.14Evokers, explosive magicraft of the brightsmiths: Ep. 3.15———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Feb 12, 2021 • 26min
S3.17 - My Side of the Island (Lorekeepers Jr.)
Well before the city of Parresari came to be a bustling port, a much more modest town found a place for itself among the craggy grounds of the far side of the island. This week, we explore what was there, and what it would become.Related EpisodesLorder's Scourge, downfall of the Marion Dominion: Ep. 3.14———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Feb 6, 2021 • 1h 8min
S3.16 - What Lurks Deep Below
Every good ocean has sea monsters that live deep below the waves. How do they come about? What do the Parresarians do to handle the monsters? Related EpisodesSpans, the primal entrapment: ep. 1.34Osteos, the rotting bones of creation: ep. 1.36Seasilver, lunar iron and the fourth moon of Sudar: ep 1.56Ki, the Maker's destiny for Knowing: ep. 2.19Other ReferencesThumperSCP———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 32min
S3.15 - Evoking Piracy
Well, we finally do it. Guns. We've referenced it for years, but it's actually happening.But how exactly? Do they use gunpowder? What do they have to do with magic? Are brightsmiths involved? And how does Parresari factor into gunfare?Related EpisodesGnomes, angels and the spire of Oberiska: Ep. 1.03Spans, the primal entrapment: Ep. 1.34———Curious about something you heard in this episode? Chances are you can find out more about it in the Record of the Lorekeeper!———Want to learn more about Halûme? Got some ideas of your own? Join the conversation at www.reddit.com/r/thelorekeepers or by visiting our homepage at thelorekeepers.com and clicking on "Canon". Note that it may not render properly on your browser. If so, try using Chrome.Questions or ideas? Visit r/thelorekeepers!Website: thelorekeepers.comEmail: lorekeeperspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @thelorekeepersLorekeepers art by Sam Wade.Instagram: @bysamwade