Episode 145 - Word Bearers pt 2 - The emperor's censure and the legions subsequent jaunt into the eye of terror
Summary
Hosts John Barsati and Brad Chester continue their Word Bearers coverage, focusing on Lorgar’s fall and the Legion’s corruption as detailed in *The First Heretic*. They analyze Erebus’s role as the architect of the Heresy, Lorgar’s failed attempt to establish a theocracy on Monarchia, and the Emperor’s harsh reprimand. The episode concludes with the arrival of Custodes overseers, complicating Lorgar’s secret pilgrimage to the Chaos Gods.
Topics discussed
Outdoorsy RV rental advertisement
Podcast intro, merchandise, and Patreon support
Travel story: Bus ride in Morocco
Discord community and lore discussion setup
Erebus as the architect of the Horus Heresy
The Emperor's Webway project and Chaos's fear
Lorgar's crusade against idolatry and faith
The Emperor's rejection of the Word Bearers
Gilliman's confrontation with Lorgar
Lorgar's crisis of faith and Erebus's manipulation
Introduction of Argyle Tao and Cyrene
The pilgrimage to the Eye of Terror begins
Arrival on Cadia and the Necron threat
Engenthal's revelations in the Warp
The truth of the Primarchs and episode conclusion
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