EREBUS: The HORRIBLEST HERETIC of them all! | Warhammer 40k Lore
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Well, it's time. Let's get to PEAK HERETIC. Let's talk about the life and times of the worst person in Warhammer 40k, the Dark Apostle of Chaos himself, Erebus!
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"If i had a gun with two bullets and walked in on Horus, Lorgar and Erebus. I'd shoot Erebus twice." ~Guilliman.
Double Tap, only way to be sure.
Kor Phaeron:
Hold my beer
I'd use the 2nd on Kor Phaeron.
You know someone's a good Villain when everybody hates him, even his own legion and primarch. But no one can deny how slippery, conniving, morally empty and S tier espionage skill that even alpharius respect
Very informative and entertaining video. This is one character I knew little about. Really looking forward to how he will be used now Dark Imperium with primarchs returning. Looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.
I must say this "F* Erebus". Even most of Chaos hates him as well.
Wait... I thought the Bird was the Word?
If they made a live-action 40K movie, who do you think would make a really good Erebus?
I was pondering this too
Gary Oldman, but he's too old now.
DAMN YOU, EREBUS!!✊🏻
The Word Bearers generally are just such needy, pathetic, baby-men.
Every other chapter and Primarch at least has a point of view.
Whiney backstabbers the lot of them, throw on Mortarian too for good measure.
Even Kharn and Angron are more nuanced and relatable. And Angron's name is Angron because he is angry. Even he gets it.
This video is fantastic, but it lacks insults so let me provide it: F#%k Erebus now and forever.
This dude cannot even go to a chippy without nuking a town, skinning a homless orphan and eating crunchy food in the cinema.
Magnus may have done some things wrong for the right reasons.... but Erebus did all the wrong things for all wrong reasons.
I prefer to frame it another way; Magnus may have done nothing wrong, but Erebus did everything right.
Magnus also did alot of wrong things for the wrong reasons too though lol.
@@AltoStratusX1 "Don't fight back against the Space Wolves as they slaughter Prospero. That makes us look guilty"
He did it for all the right reasons. He was serving the dark powers😂
Opening with the line “Erebus is a dick” Legendary.
That was pretty much my reaction when I saw the title and decided to watch the video. Then I got a disturbingly large laugh a few seconds later from "casual violence and scorpion torture".
In the words of Brass Eye..."we must catch that man. He really is a shit."
Erebus, projecting himself into the war masters soul, literally the last thing we wanted to happen.
“So is it any wonder people are afraid of Heresy?”
Here we see an Erebus disguised as a school
Chris Morris is a satirical genius.
Is that because he's got bad aids?
“The unequivocal biggest bastard in 40K.”
Erebus is the Spinal Tap of 40K bastards: his bastard knob goes to 11.
cool reference!
required "F Erebus" comment!
All my homies hate Erebus
I've been watching this channel for quite a while now and I can't decide what is more impressive. The **massive** mythos of 40k or the seemingly endless knowledge you have of it. It's not just that you know an assortment of dates and what happened at various battles. It's the details and an obvious understanding of the motivations of the players behind those details. I can't even imagine how much time and money it must have taken to reach these erudite heights. Well done Ian.
Ah, the Apex-Bastard...
Excellent work, as always!
Erebus is the only guy who knows he's a cartoon villain in the 40K universe and embraces it, while everyone else believes they live in a serious world so they're super vulnerable to his tactics. It really says something that the only person who can see how blatantly he manipulates Horus in False Gods is the poet
He's the Palpatine of 40k
In other words: Erebus is the grimdark version of Deadpool, the Grimpool
Ironicaly, I think we can say that Erebus was actually never a heretic, because he never "strayed" from the faith in the Emperor. He was a "true believer" in the four bloodthirsty bastards from the start to the end :-) So the titular First heretic from ADB´s book was Lorgar, IMO
I think you're maybe thinking of the term apostate. A heretic just has beliefs in conflict to the primary religion, someone who abandons their religion has committed apostasy not heresy.
@@gimlym6641 yes, you might be right! If - from certain religion's point of view - we describe all the non-believers (i.e. believers in different faiths) as heretics, then he definitely was a heretic to the Imperial creed, true... I just always picture Erebus as so condescending towards the other faiths that he wouldn't concern himself with their definitions.
@@gimlym6641 Heresies are branches/versions of a religion. In the case of Erebus it was a completely different religion to start with.
On the other hand - as a secular organisation Imperium wasn't able to have heresies by definition, so 🤷
I think heretic would still apply but it could be argued he was never a traitor to the Imperium.
@@gimlym6641 that implies those words have the same meaning 40,000 years in the future, as they do in present day
In case nobody has said this yet: F Erebus.
EDIT: I have a theory...it wasn't Chaos that corrupted Erebus, but Erebus that corrupted Chaos. This has ABSOLUTELY no supporting evidence other than my raging hatred of Erebus.
"He took his chance he crept up on the settlement star pupil a boy he'd always been unfavorably compared to and strangled him to death stealing his identity..."
The Talented Mr Erebus.
"Erebus... is a dick"
Yep, that's pretty much the tldr; of the dude. He's just unapologetically evil and I both hate and love the guy for it. A genuine villain you can hate without feeling bad about it.
I was at work in my office listening and when I heard that I literally lol... Yup, perfectly summed that all up
And ending with "what a bastard" gold
One thing that didn't get mentioned: Erebus spent time on Olympia and sewed the seeds of rebellion there, leading to the breaking and the corruption of Perturabo.
Erebus - The Michael Gove of 40k
Bravo sir, bravo
Say what you will about Erebus but without him the great crusade would have conqured the galaxy and 40k would just be ultramarines doing microsoft excel.
There are no "good guys" in 40k. Except Erebus. He is a good lad.
Thanks Erebus: for making sure the dark is grimm
My favorite thing about Erebus is when he said “I’m the most bastardy bastard” and then he bastarded all over the place
I did not know that Erebus still lived. I am outraged at this news
Erebus: Ouch, I think I cut myself shaving.
Cracked mirror: 👋
➡HORUS HERESY!
Welp, "Erebus's" mom did tell him why can't he be more like Erebus, so honestly that one's on her.
Also his first name is probably F*ck, judging how everyone calls him that.
Erebus is a lazy literary device. His being used to only kill off key characters in underhanded ways does not make his mystique as a bad greater, but more so takes away from the breadth of the narrative itself. While having him do it once is fine and can add to the story, the fact they had him do it at the end was a punch in the gut. I think what happened should have happened at the end, but another repetition of the same model is tiring. The Horus Heresy was a fantastic series, but the ending was tainted by Erebus, especially the way Abnett and GW used him.
IMO Erebus even overshadows his own Primarch
Best character finally getting the recognition he deserves.
“The biggest Bastard in 40K” that is some title considering his opposition
The one and only guy in 40k who got what he wanted. Nothing but respect. 😤
I think it's an interesting thought experiment to ask what would have happened if the True-born Erebus had been there instead, would the Legion never have turned? Would they have still turned and the Heresy been even more successful?
For my money True-born Erebus was the real plan of the other Chaos Gods, but Tzeentch was like: Man I am going to mess this up for everyone.
Congratulations Erebus, you did it, you are the warhammer 40000
In every great tragedy you've gotta have a villain somewhere who is, just... a villain, plain and simple. What does the setting look like in _50_ K? The Galaxy is dead, apart from Erebus, in the desert of the warp, pulling the legs off the shrunken remnants of the Chaos gods, as the sting him over and over... forever.
Ironically, Erebus has been, and is, the most content person in the setting.
Disagree. Erebus is the most content HUMAN in the setting. Orks are busy putting Oprah or Elizabeth Gilbert to shame in living their best life. They're too busy to even bother writing their best selling self-help book, "Nosh, Waaah, Krump."
But your point is taken. Erebus be true to thine self like no other.
Sorry I said “person” instead of “human”. Of course that’s what I meant, duh 🙄
I am SO glad you did this video. Thank you! I think about him a lot. Erebus is the only agent of chaos who basically didn't have a chance... or choice. Some folks like Horus, Angron and Morty had seriously bad upbringings leading them by the nose. Others like Perturabo or Magnus just stumble into corruption via ignorance or naivety. And yet others like Lorgar simply had a change of heart or a heck of a midlife crisis (the 400's are ROUGH). And then there were those "just following orders" which I will leave here without further comment. BUT in all these cases, there was somehow the possibility of turning away. There was choice. Not so with Erebus. And that sociopathic almost force-of-nature evil makes him friggin' awesome! He'd go out of his way in order to kick some puppies just to see what happens.
Ahh yes, Mira's most beloved character
In today's episode: the main character of Warhammer!
Lorgar: i am rebelling because the emperor lied
Erebus: i’m doing this for the love of the game
Writing prompt for this character.
If Roger from 'Lord of the Flies' got into the occult.
I'd never really sat and considered the existence of children within the 40K universe until the start of this video.
Obviously they exist. With that many people being churned through the systems and machinery of war, they have to be getting them from somewhere.
But, like...I'd just not considered how desolately miserable being a child in that universe must be.
Erebus is such a good villain. 40k has the Marvel problem with dull af villains but they hit it out of the park with Erebus. I'm astounded some people want him to be killed off or hate him but not in the I love hating this bad guy way.
hey isn't Horus, Ghazkull, The Silent King, Imotekh, Angron, Perturabo, Lorgar, Fulgrim, Ahriman, the Red Corsairs, and much more good villains too? Erebus is definitely the most evil, but aren't there good villains too in Wh40k?
I hate the shit out of Erebus. I hate him more than any other character. But I think I'm supposed to. He is very well-written. He's as well-written as much as I hate. He is the most perfect villain.
Erebus does deserve to be killed off....by Kharn.
Erebus is the only villain that’s not dull?
Not sure I agree with you there.
@@Empiriarch1945 more than half of those aren't good villains
Is it weird I kinda love how much I hate him? Whenever he shows up it's an "oh no!" moment but I can't wait to see what bastardry he gets up to.
F in the chat for Loken though. He was a real one. ✊
Erebus deserves a model in 40k
I guess there's only the Horus Heresy Kor Phaeron and Erebus character model. I don't even want to know how much it costs, in money.
I feel a bit stupid bc I thought both Erebus and Kor Phareon had models. How the hell can there be a Word Bearers Legion on the tabletop without them? I hate them both but the deserve models. What the hell?!
I agree. The HH model that comes with Kor Phaeron is cool but it’s also $112. Still, for Word Bearers collectors it could be worth it.
It is @@ridetoruin
@@michaelhowell2326they have a paired set in Horus Heresy
All i want is Kharn to make Gorechild and Erebus' skull exist in the same space
I think we always lose sight of when we genuinely hate a character for their actions and not the writing that theyre better than most characters we love. We all burn with rage when someone says Erebus and I think GW did their job while making him he’s gotta be one of the most hated fictional characters ever.
Erebus is a swear word in our house! It’s awesome and a credit to all at GW that he’s written so well as such a cock!
To be fair, that last thing he did in End and Death v3 he earned the forever moniker of "**** Erebus!" The community has adopted as that hurt as I was not expecting that at all
Yeah that was so mean that it was almost comical, a very "lol fuck you lmao" moment from Abnett
Yep, got me good style twice in that book, first time was with Oll as thought after having "that scene" play out in Vol 2 he may escape but no, should've known better, it's Abnett after all
Great video Ian, I'm only slightly disappointed you didn't call it 'Orrible 'Eretics: Erebus
My boy finally got a dedicated video
This Erebus guy - I like the cut of his jib.
in the grim dark future of the 41st millenium there are only bad guys, but... nothing compares... to you (Erebus)
I love Erebus. It's kinda nice to have someone who's just completely unapologetically a piece of crap. I find it much more charming and compelling than a Chaos Marine who somehow tries to rationalise that it's not his fault he's a giant mutated treacherous monstrosity that eats testicles.
Erebus is the single most successful person in the 40K universe. What a legend. Word Bearers are the best Chaos Space Marines.
One thing about Warhammer universe I really like is the fact that it made one of the most easy-to-hate villians I have ever met
Like I love Chaos, bow before Abaddon the Warmaster, argue that Lucius is pretty cool, use tears to clean brushes but still hate Erebus
Stories need a good villain and Erebus is the best at being the worst.
I heard from a credible source in the comment sections here on RUclips, that Erebus once gave a girl scout to the Dark Eldar.
Loved it. My favorite character from the HH. I hope they give him a 40K miniature eventually.
I also hear WhiteBat synth wave, which I also love.
Ah yeah, Main Character time!!!!
Just remember if it wasn’t for Erebus we wouldn’t have 30K/40K 😂
I had to resist hitting the dislike button because Erebus was on the thumbnail. Thanks for the video.
More like air of sus
Erebus killing Lokan was the most bastardly thing that he could have done, and made me feel legitimate loss and anger about fictional characters
Awesome video, I wish Mira had a sound bite saying "bastard Erebus", her reactions to Erebus are always so genuine and pure.
Horriblest is really the only good word to describe Erebus
Aren't the Chaos Gods even sick of him at this point?
Kor Phaeron is way worse!
The man called Lorgar "Boy" and convinced the word bearers to go back to the old ways and worship the chaos gods.
Thank you, Ian, for this overview. I love Erebus as a character and I'm glad to see that his story is being shared with more people.
Erebus is one of my favourite 40k character. Sinister and deceiful, he is truly a poisonous parasite that seeks to further his goal no matter what. I wish one day there will be a novel from his point of view. The “Child of Chaos“ short story seems not enough.
10:09 this looks like a AI generated image.
F--, and I cannot emphasise this enough, Erebus.
Cracking video as usual Ian 👏
Glad to see you using arhpriest's(Elijah Gurenko) art work he is really talented
Handily, he's also drawn LOADS of pictures of Word Bearers!
@@ArbitorIan and Alpha legion for some reason
Extremely naughty boi
Never thought it possible. I like Erebus now.
The first minute of this video went weirdly hard
me at about 17 minutes in: ooh hold on a sec I haven't finished The End and The Death Part III yet! > rushes to pause.
Excellent video. Erebus is truly the Arch-Bastard of the 40K universe.
Erebus breaks the bastard scale.
My homies and I all hate Erebus
New Ian video let's gooooooo
I love Erebus.
The worst of the worst!
Just finished reading his story in Lupercal's War. This video (like all your others) excellently answered all my questions!
Best opener EVER!!! “Erebus… is a Dick!”
I ❤️ Erebus. He's the reason why we have 40k.
The man more hated than Horus himself. Queue the traditional Erebus comments...!
I clicked on this primarily because I wanted to see if Ian would do an intro song like Horrible Histories.
Get up
the intro, chills every time. abandon on horrible heretics next?
Apart from the Soul Drinkers Chapter Master Erebus has the most ridiculous plot-armour of any 30k/40k character.... Lorgar: "Hey Horus, I know we're not exactly the best of friends, but I want to let you know that one of my Captains says The Emperor is wrong... arrrgggh, stop choking me...he says it's true 'cos he read it in a magic book." Erebus (+ most probably Lorgar) would have been dissolved into a fine red mist/paste by everybody around them + no Horus Heresy. [el'sda2].
Erebus, stood in Lorgar's office, with Lorgar's own holy scriptures written all over his armour and tattooed all over his head and face: "This religion you've got's great and all, boss, but check THIS out..."
I don't see him as too bad, just a very lucky selfmade man. And just like Magnus, he did nothing wrong....well, almost nothing. Killing Argel Tal was wrong. But just remember, without him, the only enemies of mankind would have been a couple of xenos races. Erebus made the game interesting.
Have I mentioned I have a Wordbearers army ?
It seems like Erebus was sent from future by the Chaos gods to shape the event in the past and fulfill what ever destiny is. Because it seems Erebus was everywhere random doing random stuff but at the same time it doesnt seems random at all. Its like he know what he’s doing and what it led to/ or how it would affect the future of his victims and the galaxy.
If they ever due an end-times for 40k, I hope Erebus is killed off by some important (to the reader) side characters who don't even know who he is, and the last words he hears are:
"Who this welp?"
"Doesn't matter, just another traitor in the footnote of history, irrelevant." just to really piss him off as he dies.
Just thought: What if Erebus is basically Belakor before he becomes the first Demon prince. Making himself like
Samus a Creature of cyclical Nature… or is he just an echo and mirror of this…
I like this Bastard way to much… he is Starscream from Transformers but as Spacemarine… and with less snivelling
There is one last sting for readers of the Horus Heresy. Fresh torment for weary readers. One last gift from the Dark Apostle. If you know, you know...
Edit: Oh Ian just outright says it at the end. 😂