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Episode 146 - Word Bearers pt 3 - Heresy is a go, but Erebus and Lorgar have some different ideas of next steps

Jul 6, 2026 · 1h 5m

Summary

Hosts John Barsati and Brad Chester continue their Horus Heresy coverage, focusing on the Word Bearers' role in accelerating the rebellion. They analyze Erebus’s manipulation of Horus via the Anathema and his strategic use of Warrior Lodges to sow discord. The episode contrasts Lorgar’s naive faith with Erebus’s calculated evil, detailing the Word Bearers’ betrayal at Kolf and their disastrous, hubristic assault on Ultramar.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: BetterHelp, Outdoorsy, and Noble Gold Intro, Patreon, and Gdansk History Goldwasser, Temperature Scales, and Food Rants The Warrior Lodges and Erebus's Secret Societies Erebus's Manipulation and the Anathema Blade Sponsors: Pebble and Quints Erebus vs Lorgar: Chaos Strategy and Hubris The Battle of Kalf and Corvus Corax's Failure Corvus Corax vs Bobbi G and the Orbital Platforms Angron, Argul, and the Betrayal of Erebus
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