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
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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
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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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