Malcadore is a fantastic character. There is so much to him, it’s unfortunate that he’s often overlooked.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Aye, brother Spartan. I was going to do a story with his menials complaining that Sanguinius got a day, but Malcador gets nothing. :( Would have been too long though. Too heavy. Went straight for the lore instead. :)
@LilacMage4 жыл бұрын
Being overlooked is also part of his character?
@racspartan14 жыл бұрын
M Edvinsonn I agree with in the Lore itself he is at times intentionally overlooked as part of his character, to “hide” or blend in amongst everyone. Though in the real world I don’t think he even has a model and you seldom hear anyone talk about him.
@racspartan14 жыл бұрын
Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer Hmmm well, maybe in the future we can get that story??
@forgefathereli83544 жыл бұрын
its like any character with super stength/ super speed standing next to superman, they kind of get ignored because hello SUPERMAN!!! And in this case its just hello EMPEROR!!!
@youngarchaeotech1894 жыл бұрын
Malcadore: **turns to dust** Me: “I’m not crying!... I’m not!”
@dimwitsixtytwelve4 жыл бұрын
The emperor: now I know why you cry, but it is one of the many things I could not do. (Gives thumbs up whilst being intured into the golden throne)
@WeaponizedStrumpet3 жыл бұрын
"I don't feel so good mister Emps."
@cosuinofdeath4 жыл бұрын
Malcador believed in humanity not the post human. Always liked that
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Don;t get me wrong = I love the character, but I also see his potential errors. :)
@jakelensky69764 жыл бұрын
That’s an interesting point. I wonder what the vision of the emperor was for humanity. To raise us beyond what makes us actually human? Or into something else? What is our potential exactly? Did the emperor love humanity because of what we were capable of being or because of what we are?
@FakeSchrodingersCat4 жыл бұрын
Considering Horus was willing to betray everything over the idea, I think Malcador had justification.
@ichiban13362 жыл бұрын
@@jakelensky6976 I think the Emperor's love is both but his motivation is that and he knows that humanity has the potential to become the greatest race to ever exist. To him, the Primarch's and Space Marines aren't just their own thing but the next step in humanity's evolution, eventually there will be no need for geneseeds when everyone is basically an Astartes
@syrienangel4137 Жыл бұрын
@@jakelensky6976 I mean he has already seen what Humanity alone is capable of. The Dark/Golden age of Technology. Where humans were the dominant race in the galaxy, a time of true peace with fellow xenos and the even the fucking Orks. With tech that could rival, even surpass the Necrontyr. And he never directly guided mankind throughout all that time. He knows what humanity itself is capable of, he just wants to place us back up on that pedestal. Cause has as far as he as seen, true peace is humanity's birthright.
@bravojr4 жыл бұрын
My favorite character. "'I am the reckoner, I am the judge, I am the scrivener of the Imperium,,, the evaluator of it's ocean of souls. I am the Sigillite. I am the Regent of Terra.At my command ,the fate of a million worlds is determined"
@kelman7274 жыл бұрын
Malcador’s order preserved key artefacts from history: the earliest human pottery, Shakespeare’s complete works, Van Gogh’s paintings, etc. You can’t help but wondering if he had a copy of Rogue Trader.
@cosuinofdeath4 жыл бұрын
kelman727 ah don’t forget the Bible and Rosetta Stone
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
LOL!!!!! And the first Chapter approved. :)
@RamnaViaz4 жыл бұрын
@@cosuinofdeath and a copy of the boku no pico anime.
@cosuinofdeath4 жыл бұрын
Ramna Viaz good god
@cosuinofdeath4 жыл бұрын
Cian Abroad it’s the Bible
@spike.strat13184 жыл бұрын
Friend, Uncle, councilor,historian,curator, spymaster,head of assassins,bureaucrat, psyker and regent. A man of unplumbable depths. well done!
@majdaasee47444 жыл бұрын
He must have caused some serious unemployment
@Kristian.B.Kristiansen4 жыл бұрын
That take on Horus's and Malcadors confrontation is super interesting, and this scene about The Primarchs acting like imperial princes is something, I have always liked.
@Kristian.B.Kristiansen4 жыл бұрын
@Deathcoldan what specific retcon?
@wanderingbufoon Жыл бұрын
Thus, uncle Malcador proceeded to spank the oversized toddlers. Although, both Malcador and Horus did have a point. Malcador only did win the debate based off of how far removed the Primarchs are in reality. Although, that removal from reality is what made them better than humans and a better choice to rule humanity rather than humans ruling over humans. The reasoning that Big E wanted it to be that way is the only reason why Malcador won that debate, which is hilarious as the Emperor is the ruler of all mankind and that the council of man is under Malcador's rule, which you coiuld hardly say neither both are human.
@warkatwargaming23584 ай бұрын
It makes them more human... like the Greek God's. They are all flawed😊
@bryantherocker4 жыл бұрын
RECENTLY FOUND YOUR CHANNEL, EXCELLENT VOICE, NARRATION AND VOICE ACTING IN ALL YOUR VIDEOS. EXCELLENT VIDEOS
@Daimon-X4 жыл бұрын
‘Horus can be beaten,’ ‘He is a fanatic, and that’s how I know he can be beaten. Because beneath whatever horrors drive them, fanatics always hide a secret doubt.’ - Malcador the Sigillite. 'The Master of Assassins was a ghost among ghosts, known only to the leaders of the clades as one of the High Lords of Terra; but as to which of the Emperor’s council he was, that was left for them to suspect. There were five living beings who knew the true identity of the Officio’s leader...' 'For a brief moment, the man who stood at the Emperor’s right hand, the man who wore the rank of Regent of Terra, studied his careworn face in the curvature of the glass. Malcador was himself once more, the cloak of the Master of Assassins gone and faded, the identity shuttered away until the next time it was needed.' Khan told Malcador right before Siege of Terra that he knows that Malcador is Perpetual. And that he know it because Horus told him this before Heresy. Sangunius right before Siege called Malcador "dear uncle."
@daveedwards88114 жыл бұрын
Daimon X I’ve heard that quote before about fanatics hiding secret doubts. Gary Oldman in Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy talking about the character Karla.
@N0TYALC10 ай бұрын
There’s a pretty decent argument to be made that the Emperor was a fanatic, isn’t there? The guy slaughtered millions to wipe away people whose views in religion didn’t match his own.
@grandthearch53174 жыл бұрын
Damn, we get double Malcador today with you and Wolf Lord Rho. Is it Malcador day or what?
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
No idea why we both did the same thing on the same day, but my videos take hours and hours to produce. Something in the air I guess. Weird.
@grandthearch53174 жыл бұрын
@@baldermort talk about coincidence huh... But still, love both of your content. You both have your styles of narrative which make you unique.
@RamnaViaz4 жыл бұрын
@@baldermort you're both psykers and are unaware of it.
@shanegrimes34554 жыл бұрын
@@RamnaViaz unsanction
@HammarPwnsYourFace4 жыл бұрын
2 Malcador vids..... rho and b. A sign of the psychic awakening?
@jackfrost29784 жыл бұрын
I think the Emperor did far more damage to the relationships of many of the traitor primarchs, then Malcador did. In their defense. I would say. Both the Emperor and Macador lived for thousands of years, through violence and turmoil before the primarchs were ever created. The Thunder Warriors, as an example; and many other projects including the primarchs were created first and foremost as tools of war. I think both the Emperor and Malcador cared about the primarchs but kept their focus on the end game. To the point of not realizing how much damage they themselves occasionally did. It could also be suggested that even considering the primarchs to be his children. Neither the Emperor nor Malcador had done much in the way of parenting is thousands of years. Also, both the Emperor and Malcador new bad things were going to happen were focused on the long term. Horus was being a egotistical child. It is not unsurprising that someone with a brutal and bloody history like Malcador would act first to put the spoiled child in his place. Instead of acting like a loving parent, concerned more for their child; then the future of all of humanity. It's easier to judge others on their failings. Then to face the reality, that we ourselves are rarely any better. Love your work! Keep at it.
@dystopiandreams67484 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Baldemort read his grocery list. Lol these videos are now the only lore videos I watch anymore. The introductions are always bone chilling (grey knights and sisters of battle especially), but the part about Horus just needed a hug from his uncle left me in tears lol papa noooo!
@facelessman2653 жыл бұрын
He needs to do audio books, pretty sure with this voice he could read the phone book s and make it good
@luckylarry714 жыл бұрын
Malcador took a backhand slap from Lorgar who thought himself tough. Bah... only proves how hardcore the Sigilite actually is and what a daft wimpy sod the Word Bearers' Primarch always will be.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@luckylarry714 жыл бұрын
@Armadio Ye he could, but still, knowing that the Emperor was in high orbit and he had his full authority behind him and not to mention ample psychic power to completely evaporate Lorgar, he still allowed that cunt to slap him. Just shows us right there that he was a GOOD UNCLE indeed!
@bryan0x054 жыл бұрын
@Armadio I think that fact is debated, as he did age to my knowledge. While he made himself appear old, he was also aging and this played a role in his death on the throne. Furthermore, Valkan, a perpetual was reduce to ash and came back, but Malcador did not.
@wyettastone3 жыл бұрын
@@bryan0x05 Vulkan was reduced to ash by falling through a planet's atmo Malcador was reduced to psykic ash by the Golden Throne, a device that sucks the very soul of its user to power itself.
@eavyeavy28642 жыл бұрын
@@luckylarry71 hardcore, more like showing weakness
@michaelmurphy27864 жыл бұрын
What i like most about Malcador is how powerful he presents lore Magnus, Malcador could barely handle the strain of the Golden Throne despite his epicly powerful psychic prowess, yet Magnus was intended to take up that seat, transhuman or not the titanic psychic potency of lore Magnus...
@randomcenturion72644 жыл бұрын
@Timothy Dexter Thank you! I've been saying this to people who go "Oh Malcador could've whooped Horus." In theory, yes, but even that little Darth Vader act he pulled shaved off years on his lifespan. He is being held together by mechanical life-support, revitalizing treatments and magic so dark and terrible a Sith Lord would say, "Fuck That" and avoid it. He has the power, but not the body to support that power.
@notajalapeno44423 жыл бұрын
simular power but the body of magnus is more suted to the backlash from that much power EG: lets say they are both computers magnus has way better cooling case cable management but the same parts
@voodoohoneyjar20794 жыл бұрын
I wonder how Malcador would feel about the Inqusition now, being genocidal, god worshipping pseudo-heretics. Would be pretty cool to see some part of him again :)
@happyhammer14 жыл бұрын
Maybe that was his plan the whole time.....muhahahaha
@2guys1cliplol4 жыл бұрын
Most likely he would feel the same way the emperor would feel about the imperium in its current form
@claeswelinder20144 жыл бұрын
Voodoo Honeyjar he would do to the Ecclesiarchy what Robute want’s to, but in a way that Robute would get nightmares.
@mduckernz4 жыл бұрын
@Lord Admiral Spire They have become one of the very forces of darkness they say they exist to protect against
@randomcenturion72644 жыл бұрын
@Lord Admiral Spire Well said. No one is comfortable with The Inquisition (which is how they like it) but without them, humanity would be screwed.
@kerbal6664 жыл бұрын
"Born to the Purple" nice reference :)
@docvaliant7214 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my CK2 runs
@YOGI-kb9tg3 жыл бұрын
purple is the color that does represent royalty after all
@lntnchrs14 жыл бұрын
The humbling of Horus is by far my favorite scene in the lore. Yet another great video my friend, keep up the good work.
@claeswelinder20144 жыл бұрын
Still, breaking Horus windpipe and calling him ”boy”... that’s epic!
@samuelbedsole50894 жыл бұрын
I was literally just thinking about when you were going to get around to covering Malcador. And lo and behold here we are.
@awesomehpt89384 жыл бұрын
Poor uncle malcador got a rough deal in the end. Having to die because of Magnus destroying the imperial webway and Horus having a massive temper tantrum.
@chosenofkhorne29514 жыл бұрын
Even so he had given horus his worse biting in his life and had made gullimand and roguldon had their memories of their forgotten brothers and their legion destroyed and forgotten forever and were probably killed by him.
@abdoul51764 жыл бұрын
What tantrum did Magnus throw?
@hectorandem29444 жыл бұрын
*because of Magnus destroying the Imperial webway because he _correctly_ divined that Horus would betray the Emperor because Horus listened to Lorgar and Erebus and Kor Pharon because they were on Chao's side the whold time and the Emperor didn't bother to warn Lorgar about them because "reasons".
@hgrimes9824 Жыл бұрын
Who says he's dead? He is a perpetual after all.
@PerErikStaff-lp1du11 ай бұрын
Ey. Mayb Malcador is Cypher now. 🤔🫣
@saladinbob4 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating perspective, and one I hadn't considered before. I think more than any other character in all of the lore, Malcador encapsulates the setting; Equal parts Malcador the Hero, and Malcador the Villain.
@Skyfoudre644 жыл бұрын
"My (very powerful ok but still) uncle bullied me once so I set the Galaxy on fire and murdered trillions of souls" Talk about the mindset of a child for little Horus. I love your take on the story but we gotta admit there's a little problem in proportional response here. Anyway I love your content and your take on the setting. And your VOICE damn, it's giving me heretical thoughts
@coryray84364 жыл бұрын
Late night at work and I find the perfect bedtime story. Thank you yet again.
@superchuckg43394 жыл бұрын
Another great narration Baldermort!!! I had no ideas about his conversation with Horus. You've reignited some old suspicions about him that i put to bed after being blinded by his apparent martyrdom. I have long thought (I'm new to this, so this may be a dated idea) that Malkador could have conspired with the lord's of terra to trap the emperor on the golden throne. It's possible they feared the Emperor and his "sons". It's obvious Malkador had an ambivalence towards the primarks. He clearly considered them tools. There's a chance Malkador wanted to "thunder warrior" the primarks, but the Emperor, due to his paternal love for them, wouldn't allow it. Knowing this, or perhaps trying to prevent this, HE stole the young primarks, giving them to new families in hopes they would grow distant and possibly indifferent towards the Emperor; their "father". That finding them in this way he could better mold their futures, and their ultimate demise. I don't think he would have necessarily wanted it to go that far, but clearly has no compunction about genocide. Thinking this the only way to end the primarks while simultaneously enslaving the Emperor on the golden throne. How else accomplish both those seemingly impossible feats??? I think Malkador wanted a more morally neutral world then the Emperors altruistic vision. I think Malkador would want to be worshiped like a God; like the Emperor. So he used hows powers to conceal this from the Emperor and orchestrate this disaster to bring about this very world. I doubt he ever expected any of the primarks to live long without him or the Emperor around, but he knew without their link to lost technology they couldn't make more.. sorry, long comment...
@shadearca4 жыл бұрын
This theory has no basis after you watch Malcador's and Emperor's discussion during Horus heresy. There it is revealed that Malcador never had any ambition but to see the vision of the Emperor fulfilled and would give his without a thought as he did. Also, it is implied by the Emperor that much like himself he was not once in his life even tempted by the ruinous powers and that says something considering he was the second or third most powerful psyker in the Imperium. Primarch's being tools was always the plan of the Emperor and Malcador being his most loyal subject would see it done. Did he make mistakes? Of course. But he was no traitor.
@superchuckg43394 жыл бұрын
@@shadearca thanks for the info!
@shadearca4 жыл бұрын
@@superchuckg4339 One more thing. The scene with Horus is not conveyed in full in this video. Horus was a complete douchebag throwing multiple insults at Malcador and threatening to kill him at that very moment on the chair he was sitting, also bragging about that he would go unpunished if he did. Then since Malcador was acting on the E's behalf a bunch of Custodians step in and ask if they should remove the primarchs from the room. If Malcador wanted to be an asshole he could be "yeah Horus just threatened my life in front of witnesses throw them out" and then we would have a showdown between primarchs and custodians and that would have been really ugly. Instead, he dismissed them and continued talking to Horus until the latter tried to speak his brother's name. At that point, he unleashed he psychic might and told him "Your father decreed it, boy". Horus kept trying to break the spell and say the name and Malcador said "You will be silent or I will unmake you right here, right now". The other two primarchs pleaded with him to stop before he kills Horus. Also, Malcador started seeing a golden light which might have been a sign from the E to chill out, which he did. Long post but it is one of the coolest scenes in the setting.
@RogornDal4 жыл бұрын
Brother Baldermort, you have blown my mind with this one. I always liked that story of Malcador humbling Horus but never viewed it through these lenses before. So thank you, honestly, thank you brother.
@jakelensky69764 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy reading about Malcador and especially his interactions with the Emperor. The story of him playing regicide with the emperor was fantastic.
@TheInundation4 жыл бұрын
Wow, Baldermort! I just peeped your subscriber count at 14K and feel cool I was there since a thousand.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
I know Inundation. You;ve been a massive support and an ardent fellow fan of warhammer. Thank you for all of your faith when things were not that great. Still lots of improvement to come, but over time. Well, should hit 15k for tomorrow. :) :)
I can't praise you more ive run out of praise to give. Keep up your great work and grats on your continued success.
@SpartanML2 жыл бұрын
The background music for this one is a perfect choice. A shorter, but extremely powerful entry.
@Benthesniperof84 жыл бұрын
Aaah good, the second (Third if you ask magnus) most powerful human pysker to have ever lived. Too bad he really was insignificant compared to papa emps, dude burned up in under 24 hours on that throne... Just goes to show how absolutely ridiculously op the emperor is! Good video Lord Baldermort! Fantastic quality of narration as always!
@constantin38864 жыл бұрын
Seriously how has this channel so view subscribers? These videos are Luetin level
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Just light entertainment, nothing more. :) Thanks for listening, brother Becker. :)
@233Hicks4 жыл бұрын
There's something about Baldy's delivery that raises his content above all the others for me. There's a giddy joy that's just contained, a playful humour and pained sadness that brings it alive far better - almost as though you have someone living in the setting, telling you its events first hand.
@dimwitsixtytwelve4 жыл бұрын
Luetin is great, very in depth with some cool breakdowns and theories. Baldermort takes on this fantastic role, similar to that oculis imperia guy, who is also very good, I can't decide who I like the most! We have so many great lore channels now! A few years ago it seemed all we had was vaults of terra (who has sadly disappeared) and 40k theories.
@rafaelsantos14973 жыл бұрын
Luetin is the historian, nose deep in books dumping knowledge on you, Baldemort is that old soldier sitting by the fire, telling you all the stuff he has lived through. I like them both the same for different reasons.
@sneakyking4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Only just discovered it. Absolutely loving the necron details and the fact you are highlighting the niche and genuine implications of all of the factions and characters. Stefan Paszki loves this channel - END QUOTE
@hunterskidmore16724 жыл бұрын
Earliest I ever been on KZfaq just what I needed after getting off work.
@Acolyte474 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Baldermort. Your benevolence is as inspiring as the tales you expertly convey. LONG LIVE MALCADOR THE HERO!
@tunguskalumberjack99874 жыл бұрын
Wow- finding your channel today has been like unearthing a Great Pyramid at Giza by complete accident! First, your incredible and, in my opinion, unsurpassed lore video on the Raven Guard- my chosen Legion- and now, after I subscribed and decided to take a look around your site- I find, as one of the first videos, one focused on my absolute favorite character in all of Warhammer lore- Malcador. Again, thank you so much for your incredible videos- I’m going to have a blast going through your back catalogue. You are awesome.
@chosenofkhorne29514 жыл бұрын
Malcador had the power to erase memories so what horros he has done on gullimand and roguldon ? we may never know ?
@justinheads57514 жыл бұрын
just saw this new video about one of my all time favorite 40k characters on one of my newly favorite 40k channels, in my suggested video list, SWEEEET!
@ffejpsycho4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video! As much as I still hold that Malcador is and deservedly a hero, who followed his friends orders to the cost of his own life... I love how you so poignantly expressed, how stating 'the' cause for something of such depth as the heresy is the height of misguided... The cause falls upon so many, it leaves none in the imperium clear of conscience... Malcador, like horus reached heights of virtue, but nonetheless subject to irreparable actions with unintended, tragic consequences... The good does not wash out the bad, nor the bad the good... Both are still derserving of their respective praise, and disdain!
@randomcenturion72644 жыл бұрын
Praise: Horus for what he started as, Malcador for what he died doing. Disdain: Malacdor for what he started as, Horus for what he died doing. It's interesting how they're journey's took completely different paths.
@jasonulysess36524 жыл бұрын
Hello KZfaq algorithm. Please be kind to a show I like.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother Ulysess. :)
@BRSuperGame2 жыл бұрын
I NEVER in my life seen Malcador in any other way than a hero... But now? Holy shit, I AM SOOO HAPPY I FOUND THIS CHANNEL. Thank you Balder.
@baldermort2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@James-cg8ys4 жыл бұрын
Ty for making another video. Great stuff, as always. Edit: Damn, actually made me feel bad for Horus. Impressive.
@sithprimarch99704 жыл бұрын
An interesting viewpoint brother, it certainly seems that malcador's actions may have set the scene for that tragedy that is the horus heresy. Another amazing video it's like Christmas every time one of yours comes out, keep them coming Santa lol
@rwjscaper4 жыл бұрын
Quite unexpectedly, Horus laughed, loud and long. ‘You can’t even say it, can you,’ he said, incredulously. ‘You can’t even say his name.’ ‘Do not speak it,’ Malcador thundered, loading the words with psychic force that struck the primarch’s mind like a hammer to the forehead. Horus reeled, blinking away the pain. His brothers, too, seemed to feel the blow, along with every mortal still in the chamber. Even the Sigillite’s own ears rang, but he kept his voice firm and unwavering. ‘This was your father’s command, boy, and you all agreed to it. To disobey now is to break faith with the Emperor Himself.’ The primarch gave a wry, defiant grin. ‘My brother’s name was-’ Faster than human thought, Malcador’s empty hand snapped up into an arcane gesture long forgotten by any other living soul on Terra. ... Horus froze, his limbs locked fast within his armour. He shuddered uncontrollably, pressure building in his muscles as he fought against it. Slowly, Malcador stood, holding the primarch in place with the power of his mind, and nothing more.
@StylesV134 жыл бұрын
It is hard to imagine that he was simply just a man. My own theory is that he was once a man with powerful psychic second only to the Emperor. He and the Emperor became friends. As Malcador reached the end of his life the Emperor gave a small part of his soul to keep Malcador alive. It is said that each of the Primarchs as given a aspect of the Emperor. Well we have Alpharius Omegon. The twin Primarchs said to be one soul in two bodies. Wouldn't that suggest the Emperor has the ability to divide his own soul? Hence be in two places at once? I am not saying Malcador was the Emperor but that he was kept alive because the Emperor shared his soul with him to keep his friend alive and thus enhanced Malcador's own natural abilities, life span and be able to take a back hand from Lorgar and live.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
INteresting idea. Very interesting. Bit Babylon 5, but I love it! :)
@michelleleko5330 Жыл бұрын
@@baldermort another connoisseur of Babylon 5 I see. That series was awesome!
@qigonglungz4 жыл бұрын
Man, I know I always give you good comments... But... I don't know what to say about this... In the World of Emcees, we would say "Dawg you murdered that s*•t." The depth of you counter point is well taken... Two defiinite ways to make people hate you 1)be different and unashamed of it 2)Belittle people when you have an advantage. I love Malcador, in my top 3 characters but the jury is in! Guilty... He made Horus his "b!?+h"! This was wonderful... Keep keep throwing what you throw....
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Thank you biologius. Glad you liked it. I was a bit worried again, so pretty releieved. Phew. :) :)
@Kristian.B.Kristiansen4 жыл бұрын
As soon as I got this notification, I knew it would be pure Gold!
@lonegoat814 жыл бұрын
Malcador was one harsh Mom. lol. One of my theories is he was the last of The Men of Gold. great vid as always!
@AlfieVsLion4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always my friend.. definitely think there’s more to come from this character as the Siege Of Terra series continues. Glad Nurgles Gift hasn’t managed to stop you putting out great content... Thank you My Lord, and The God Emperor protect you!
@treacheroustiger55714 жыл бұрын
My Monday just got way better! This is one my my favourite 40k characters.
@meyrrr0074 жыл бұрын
A fine theory... I would have to agree with that causality. Malcador is such a great character. wish there would be more.
@nameslessone4 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Malcador is always a mysterious figure in the 40k Lore. I have, recently, wondered if Malcador was a external part of the Emperor, some how psychically created. I have no evidance but just a odd thought.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea. Very. :) :)
@Fifthmiracle4 жыл бұрын
I remember discussing the exact opposite 15 years ago. That the Malcador was the actual Emperor and the golden Demi-god was a psychic manifestation or projection.
@LichKingg234 жыл бұрын
Oh no. A Malcador video. this is going to be amazing.
@LichKingg234 жыл бұрын
It was.
@dwightfry374 жыл бұрын
Horus: " Bu... bu... why do you need a Council of Humans when you have Primarchs?" Malcador: " Bitch you ain't nothing special."
@michaelhowell23264 жыл бұрын
Stand. Begin slow clap that develops into a roaring applause. Malcador is my favorite 40k character, and I'm not saying you swayed my faith in the man, but definitely brought to light a whole new angle of thought.
@gaia90204 жыл бұрын
I discovered you a few days ago, and in that short period of time you got like 800+ subs. But we all can hear why that is. Your voice can lead armys to battle, and encurage the frightened soldiers more effective, than the boltpistol of a commisar or even the presence of an angel of death! But it can, at the same time, also calm the wounded in their last moments in live. Keep it up, for the greater good for the dark Gods for the hivemind for Gork and Mork for the rest too and FOR THE EMPEROR!
@jkbscopes12334 жыл бұрын
Always love waking up to a baldemort video Malcador the lad
@sindrimyr53514 жыл бұрын
also Excellent video, specially the final statement. Loved it, keep it up.
@balanceofjudgement4282 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an indepth video about Malcador. He is one of my (or maybe even the top) favorite characters in all of the WH40k setting.
@davebowman90004 жыл бұрын
Incredible take on him! I'm so used to him just being the tragic lackey that died for his Boss that I welcome so much this take of him as someone pwoerful in his own right. And your mastery of the lore shows on that confrontation so much! Incredible work, Brother!
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
David Cortes thanks brother Cortes. A lot. ;). Really binging hard this week. You ok?
@davebowman90004 жыл бұрын
@Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer Yes and no: I wish the bragging right of having watched all of your videos (even the battle reps) but if I'm honest I'm also just doing it for my own selfish reasons: I'm a college student and I'm about to graduate. Said graduation was supposed to be this year but not sure thanks to Nurgle. I'm glad I'm about to graduate but I feel odd and lost in many ways, and I'm told this is normal so I'm coping by watching your videos. Also: I am anxious about graduation duties I must perform sometime soon (the fact I don't know when is part of the anxiety source) Right now, it's all quiet and it feels like the quietness before the storm, so I'm binging on your videos and doing other fun, in-doors activities so I can get into my duties (whenever I get told to) well rested.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
David Cortes gotcha. Graduation is a day. It’s an important day, but it’s a day. Don’t ruin it with worry. Sit back. Be prepared and know you got this. No matter what they ask you to do, it will be reasonable and you within your abilities. Or they wouldn’t ask? You got this. Know it. Believe it. Then you can enjoy it. So relax brother. It’s going to be a great day. :).
@derrabbit72894 жыл бұрын
Gruncle Malcador!!! Love this dude!:) wish he was still around!:)
@sandyakabatteriehuhn4 жыл бұрын
Uncle Malcador cooked up a nice stew for the Chaos gods, didn't he? ;)
@Tinkering4Time3 жыл бұрын
Especially since we found out the Astronomicon wasn’t intended as a beacon...
@chazlong614 жыл бұрын
I love everything about this. I love that you put the blame for the Heresy squarely on the shoulders of men who are simply a little too callous with one another, who do not take the time to ensure that they are understood, and are all competing too heavily for the favor of an often too-aloof father figure. The Heresy becomes a human failing, and thus something that can be related to and an even greater tragedy. In many ways, this dovetails with 'the longest minute' (Same music as well, by the way-- nice touch). You are rapidly becoming my favorite lore source. thank you for the effort and thought that goes into what you do.
@CorsairPrince4 жыл бұрын
I had my friend who’s fairly new to Warhammer listen to this and by the end his jaw was on the floor. Love your content and you’ve got at least a few new viewers now.
@emperorschampion84714 жыл бұрын
Uncle malcadore. Haha can’t imagine dawn, Conrad or angron calling him that maybe sanguinius
@ericmiller2544 жыл бұрын
They just say "uncle" no malcador
@dimwitsixtytwelve4 жыл бұрын
Huh calling dorn 'dawn' just put rogal in a whole new light for me. I can just picture him in an apron and feather duster spring cleaning his fortresses lol
@justarandomname4204 жыл бұрын
Video starts, already liked. By the Emperor, the WH lore is awesome, and you make it just that much better. Thank you, kind sir.
@olivier52514 жыл бұрын
17:55 that's rich coming from a superhuman, near immortal, that for some reason is staying in the council. He is as much removed from humanity as the man he was scolding
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Here here! :) Well said brother. :)
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Timothy Dexter but ‘normal humans’ dont live for over 4K years? Nor have type power he did. So how was he a normal chap?? More close to humanity than a primarch, granted entirely, but hardly a normal human! :) b
@syrienangel4137 Жыл бұрын
@@baldermort I wouldn't say he was normal, but that he was *human*. That was what the vision of the Emperor was for humanity, for humans to rule humans. Malcador was born human and was raised as human. The only difference was is that he was a powerful psyker, which in his time, were normal humans. Even the Emperor knows he is not human, simply that he was made from and of humans. And that Man confided onto Malcador in a chess game that he wouldn't mind fading into obscurity if he knew in certainty that humanity's future is safe.
@JacobVeith4 жыл бұрын
That's a really interesting way to look at that brother. I never thought of that being the start of the Hersey, but it makes sense
@chrise26214 жыл бұрын
A bright spot in my quarantined existance. Thank you baldermort!
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Ouch. How long are you down so far, brother? :(
@astraeanova42804 жыл бұрын
Your too-da-loo is great it reminds me of summer holidays spent in England, great holidays and great memories.
@JK-19753 жыл бұрын
He was the last revealed piece in regicide, the truth teller, the jester. His sacrifice is what allowed the Imperium to "win" the Horus Heresy.
@Archan20994 жыл бұрын
Excellent episode as always. It is so sad that the concepts you talked about in regard to the relationship between malcador and horus where were given such short shrift by the novels. Instead of harboring deep grievances and well warranted reservations about their future it felt like Horus went in to a snake hut and came out evil. A little more back story and nuance would have done the HH Novels a world of good.
@marq09924 жыл бұрын
Very interesting perspective on Malcador's potiential influence on Horus turning traitor. Thank you for sharing that.
@danielfuller12334 жыл бұрын
Amazing work as per usual mate, you have quickly become one of the best 40k lore masters in the community imo
@monkeylugz4 жыл бұрын
Woke up on my bday to this thank u best present ever Baldemort ❤️
@coorooo8638 Жыл бұрын
This popped up in my feed and starting it I was like 'hay I know this voice', and of course, it's Boldemort, the distractubals narrator. Lots love love man, keep it up.
@elijahherstal7764 жыл бұрын
Necromunda lore in the future? I'd love to see some. As a narrator, sir, you have a voice that makes me sit up straighter when I listen to lore videos.
@BohdanKaiba4 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Good to see Malcador get some love. I never even knew that Malcador was not his real name.
@CreamyC0ck3 жыл бұрын
I am new to the lore community and I find your style of narration to be the most enjoyable of them all! Thank you!
@leatherjerk21923 жыл бұрын
Hot dang!! Malcador was honestly my hero but hearing your perspective on why he was a factor for the Horus Heresy really puts a chink in that armor. I love it! On a separate note, I think that Malcador’s, let’s say, “dislike” of the Primarchs was a contrasting view with the Emperor’s over the future of humanity. Malcador believed in normal humans and that everything they did was to build a future where these humans could live in harmonious peace, life a culture and history. He understood the Primarchs as necessary tools to make that future a reality, but possibly disagreed with the notion that they were humanities’ next step as a species. The Emperor possibly had that belief and so there would be a everlasting debate between the two friends. It’s a pretty interesting debate too! Whether or not we should evolve to be God-like Primarchs or remain as we are, fragile yet miraculously resilient human beings. I haven’t read enough of the books to support my ideas but I’m inspired by your unique perspectives to dig deeper. Thank you Baldermort!
@shadearca3 жыл бұрын
I have a slightly different take. Firstly Malcador was always acting as the Emperor's right hand. He was the only being in the galaxy that had an understanding of E's thoughts and feelings. The Emperor did not hesitate to humiliate the whole legion of Word Bearers very publicly. Tearing down a statue seems quite lightweight in comparison. Secondly, Horus did not get there to learn or talk. He went there to assert dominance and stroke his ego. They could have talked to Malcador privately later but instead, Horus wanted to make a scene. Malcador even tried to diffuse the situation by bringing in the young noble as a way of saying "dude there are people around" but Horus had his head too far up his ass. Malcador taking a defensive stance here or caving in would set a horrible precedent for the ruling of the Imperium. Every time the council of Terra had to make a decision they would have to go through the primarchs to make sure they are not displeased in any way? That is definitely not what the emperor intended. Also, I think that the tear at the end is because he realizes that even if everything goes according to plan for some of the primarchs and their legions it will be thunder warriors 2.0 because they would never accept the roles the emperor had planned for them. Instead, they believed that they were to be kings...
@berilsevvalbekret772 Жыл бұрын
@@shadearca not necessarily. We saw time and time again Malcador telling to himself he felt like a true uncle to primarch saw them as family. Why would he feel so emotional over the betrayals of the 2nd and 11th? Why would he lement the shattering of Magnus saying he was among the brightest both in intention and compassion? And at leaat half of the Primarchs wanted to less rule and more do their own thing. Magnus wanted the explore the universe , Perturabo wanted to build , same goes for Dorne if Fulgrim didn't get that sword he probably would have been a great artesan/statesman alongside Guilliman , Vulcan would just go back to Forge , Sanfuinius would be a happy man traveling the Imperium helping people maybe terraform Baal slowly etc. Primarch despite their powers were human in soul and mind. 😊
@lilpretzel56294 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as allways, love your videos there just 💥
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kindness, sister Grindean. :)
@brucewayne29294 жыл бұрын
No lie bro.....i have breen playing since 91 and have always loved the game and the lore, reading and re-reading my original rogue trader books. All your stuff is amazing! My kids (boy and girl) and i listen to your stuff for story time. They are 13 and 14, and because of you they have a better understanding of the lore. The way you give a story instruction about what your going to talk about helps put everything in perspective. Your ending, how you tell us to have fun. Seriously keep it up, and thank you!
@adamschaafsma5839 Жыл бұрын
Extremely insightful and thought provoking, wonderfully done!
@cristianturbian25134 жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother Boldemort.
@lukasknesl88784 жыл бұрын
Huh, yutube recommendations are being useful for once. Really great video and production! Lovely voice! *But now...how about papa guilliman?* :D
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
There's plenty out there about Big G. Plus he is getting Black Library action. He doesn't need me to weigh in. :)
@blashcasual19754 жыл бұрын
I honestly never noticed the 2 numbers on the chair of malcador, I wonder what it would really mean. I also really like your reasoning on how he indirectly started the Horus heresy, it would make sence. keep up the good work.
@Dreez763 жыл бұрын
With all this info in mind, yes it's higly probable and almost certain that this precise moment is when the Horus Heresy began. In this moment, i don't blame Horus for feeling like his brother's were being cast aside like used and broken tools - and him fearing he was next when he was no longer needed.
@IDICBeer4 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff mate, never heard of this guy but was interesting
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Really? Fair enough. Thanks boss. :) :)
@IDICBeer4 жыл бұрын
@@baldermort Mate I'm not a fluff bunny at all.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
IDICBeer 40k oh I know. Far too busy helping everyone out and teaching the wonders of the game side. Far more important than what I do. I’m a painting prop. You help people really play! Kudos. As always gaffer. :).
@Sound_Reaver2 жыл бұрын
Malcador The Hero. A shining example of Horace's grave misconception that mere humans were incapable of being entrusted with positions of responsibility and power.
@blazednlovinit3 жыл бұрын
Seriously this is amazing, so rich and immersive. You have a real gift mate.
@docvaliant7214 жыл бұрын
I think it would be cool if they made the shamens Atlanteans. That chaos tried to stop the making of the emperor and thats why the world was destroyed and we fell into a dark age. It would be a good pattern that made sense.
@AJH1014 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work as always sir!
@Jack-me7kl4 жыл бұрын
Malcador's confrontation with Horus just reminds me of the Thunder Warriors. Also, there is room in Malcador's history for a story akin to squad Dynastes of the Adeptus Custodes. Perhaps, like them, he was taken as a trophy of conquest by the Emperor. Perhaps, he and the Emperor were not always on good terms. Maybe he was not initially willing to serve the Emperor. I say this in reference to Malcador's supposed actions during Old Night.
@vamith7243 жыл бұрын
I read 40k with your voice in my head Baldermort, you reliably give me goosebumps. your content is phenomenal. The community is lucky to have you!
@Max-zr7hr4 жыл бұрын
Great narration!
@scythebergon418 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for you lore! As a poor kid who can't afford codex books or armies this has been a amazing and addictive way to experience the 40k universe! So Thank you Sir!
@baldermort Жыл бұрын
Exactly why I do it. A lot say ‘but you’re just reading from the codices’. I say yes!!! I am. Because not all of us can afford all the codices. And I was one of them. So I do this. :)
@scythebergon418 Жыл бұрын
@@baldermort Honestly thank you! And one day maybe I'll join you in covering some lore. Though I feel I need a lot more time and experience in the Universe of Warhammer first.
@redtippedthrobrobin60534 жыл бұрын
BTW, I had NO knowledge of that meeting with Horus and yeah, it makes the Horus Heresy look a lot more justified now. Especially with how the Emperor regarded his "sons" in Master of Mankind.
@HammarPwnsYourFace4 жыл бұрын
Glad I found you, B. Gained a sub. Please keep up the awesome work.
@gnarlpineambusher4 жыл бұрын
I've thought this for awhile now. Much of the blame for the fall of Horus can be laid at his feet. The way big E and uncle M treated the primarchs lead to the heresy. The Emperor hide behind Malcador like a coward when he needed dirty work done and Malcador was all to willing to play the bad cop.
@baldermort4 жыл бұрын
Brutally put- I cannot argue with that. :) :)
@gnarlpineambusher4 жыл бұрын
@@baldermort Love the videos btw fast becoming my favorite lore channel.
@MrNextMx4 жыл бұрын
Wish i can have that voice! Nicely done job kind sir, keep up the good work!
@MawzGT2 жыл бұрын
I feel like if malcadore would have been around to oversee the Terran council he would be ashamed of the council of the 41st millenia