Fun homebrew idea for Mannan Maclir: he could be the god of 'lost' cimmerians. If you're born a magic user, you are something you shouldn't be. If you're somehow on the ocean you're somewhere you shouldn't be. But Mannan's got your back, and he's a war god too so you'd still respect him as a cimmerian
Nyarlathotep has tones of roleplay potential as he is the most active of Lovecraft’s Gods you could make him a villain to the DND party as this lunatic god who antagonized and trikes the party
My annoyance is always the mispronunciation. That -hotep at the end means “is pleased” in Egyptian names. It means there is a Nyarlet out there somewhere.
@GrimDarkHalfOff Keep doing what your doing, I'll always watch your long form content, regardless of what genre you pick. Your enthusiasm has helped me so much in the last few years. I was going through a tough time pretty much as you started your channel. Covid kinda destroyed my old life, spent four months stuck in a room following a pretty bad breakup of five years. Was in a dark place. Your early videos kept me going. I was in bad health and low self esteem. You inspired me to pick myself up and better myself. Fast forward to now, I'm halfway through a degree in English Lit, am now out of dead end jobs in hospitality and am forging a career in education, inspiring youngsters to not make my mistakes and I've improved my physique thanks to a lot of hard work and grit. I never knew how Robert E. Howard was a personal friend to H. P. Lovecraft, all I knew was the movie. Your videos enlightened me so much, bought a ton of his books and am now a big fan, his message of self reliance and your example single handedly pulled me out of a place I never thought I'd dig out of. I'm sadly unable to support you on patron (despite genuinely wanting to) I'm paying for my degree as I go and my job, while immensely useful for my future newfound career doesn't pay well at all, but I just wanted to express my gratitude here, through words how much you have changed my life. Sorry for the long message, I hope you manage to take the time in your no doubt busy day to read this, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. "I know this: if life is illusion, then I am no less an illusion, and being thus, the illusion is real to me. I live, I burn with life, I love, I slay, and am content."
So much great story/ world building material I’ve ever seen or heard. I will re-listen to again and again.listen, I got home from work, I turn on RUclips, see Grimdark’s video premiere. I love the guy’s efforts. I loved what I was hearing and commented. What are you even talking about. It was live and I was commenting right along with others. Where you in chat? Kinda strange. If you were, I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Listen, I worked all day, got home saw that Grimdark was live with this premiere and started watching it. I love all his work, I don’t understand what you mean. I was live in chat and all of us had a great time, go back and review the live chat transcript if you are able, I even spoke directly with another fan. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Never knew how much depth Conan lore had until i found your channel, i love lore & history of all kinds. Thanks be to the almighty algorithm!!!!....and grim dark...for making it lol. much love from CA!
I enjoy your long podcast series of all the 50 cannon Conan gods can wait for you talking about gods from the Lovecraft myths or the the gods existed in king kull times.
just as the other ones a really great video, good content, looking foreward to more. feeling the rare mix of being inspired and entertained at the same time
Out of all the gods in Conan that you have covered so far Yama is the most disturbing one by far. I guess it comes to how close to the type of evil the god embodies that we can encounter our world even, even in modern times. He represent a very human evil and what makes Yama even more unsettling, is that we don't even know if he is even exists. Like did this cult just come from human malice alone and has no real supernatural origins? Or does Yama actually exists and is so confident in the darker side of humanity will lead to our own downfall, that he doesn't have to lift a finger to cause our destruction? Both theories are both equally terrifying, agree with you Grim, if they worship Yama, you slay them on sight. Nergal on the other hand, that is a pretty metal demon god I cant lie. Always been a fan of testing gods so Nergal is right up my ally, easily my favorite god you covered in this list. Also I agree with you on the design of the Shadows of Nurgle, how envision them personally are these 10 to 11 foot tall, black lion headed men, with obsidian skin, and glowing white eyes. So they kind of have a demonic and divine visage going on which fits with Nurgle theme as a fallen divine god.
I would like to thank this channel for exposing me to the Conan universe. As a child I've mostly avoided anything related to the Cimmerian hero because I though it to be very surface-level leftover stuff from the 80-ies. Now as a grown manchild I'm happy to discover how rich it is with the grimdark lore (and I especially love the way you suggest how to homebrew and implement elements from the universe, as I'm very much into dark fantasy settings and TTRPGs in general) that I can't help but get my hands on a collection of books and comics of this franchise.
It was great to hear about The Morrigan again. I love to also to hear about the Hound of Ulster Cuchculain. Which was very first introduction to Celtic Mythology.
Another perfect video, really can't wait for this year's Howard Days to see what you come up with for that, your channel I won't lie GrimDark never disappoints! Keep producing what you lost most good sir.
The first thing id do as a demon centipede with super human powers and the ability to fart tornados, is to ask the first person I see to pull my finger.
Hey, have you heard about @lorekeepermeerah? She's a vtuber with a small RUclips channel where she talks about the various creatures, civilizations and deities that appear in Lovecraft's writings. She also has some videos on Black Desert lore and Native American history. Maybe you and she could collaborate on future videos, that would be very cool!
Had a long thought of theory crafting and world building whatching the Tsathoggua segment, particularly the Voormi. Say that the tunnels of N'kai grew and persisted until the early Ancient Age of Earth, 10,000 or 6,000 years from present. One Could have a story involving a cut off segment of N'kai in the south west of North America, (Nevada and surrounding states for example). In Nevada there is Lovelock cave, it is involved in ancient Paiute legends. The legends speak of red haired giants that they called the "Si-Te-Cah", that lived in caves and tunnels in the area and would battle and pillage the Paiutes to eat them. One could easily integrate all of this into the universe for some good native tales for a tabletop game or otherwise.
He used conjured swords alongside his frost spells, I haven’t found a nice ice magic weapons mod yet. I’d like to see something like the weapons the ash spawn use but with Ice
Excellent series, sad to see it go. I think an interesting topic for theory crafting would be that two of the most bestial children of Jebal Sagg, Hanuman and Pteor are openly worshiped in civilized Stygia and Shem with full blown temples and priests and everything.
Is delicious in dungeon the name of that anime that they r trying to rescue the leader sister from the dragon and does it have a second season I found it on here on RUclips
Caught the live yesterday, but couldn't watch it all, came back to shit on Ithaqua, fuck him he's just the Sonichu of the mythos, Nyar it's the real deal
I have a question if anyone has an answer, Is the Clark Ashton smiths hyperborean cycle, and Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age connected at all? Like in any way. Like how Conan gods can be connected to Lovecraft gods.
I truly dont wanna be THAT person in the comments...and yet for a brief moment i must. The word "gease" is pronounced GESH. Also, i know when it comes to saying lovecraftian names its a little less ironclad, but ive always been under the impression that "Tsathoggua" is said like sath-OGG-wa. Basically would rhyme with something like "BathFrogDuh"
Speaking of Greed Hunters, Horrorbabble just did "The Weird of Avoosl Wuthoqquan" by Clark Ashton Smith. ruclips.net/video/BElFFl7L6Ic/видео.html
Good find!
Fun homebrew idea for Mannan Maclir: he could be the god of 'lost' cimmerians. If you're born a magic user, you are something you shouldn't be. If you're somehow on the ocean you're somewhere you shouldn't be. But Mannan's got your back, and he's a war god too so you'd still respect him as a cimmerian
I feel like a "Son of Ithoqua" comic where the titular son of Ithoqua runs around growing in strength so he can go fight the fucking Cenobites.
Voice for radio with weird fiction, perfect mix.
Nyarlathotep has tones of roleplay potential as he is the most active of Lovecraft’s Gods you could make him a villain to the DND party as this lunatic god who antagonized and trikes the party
My annoyance is always the mispronunciation. That -hotep at the end means “is pleased” in Egyptian names. It means there is a Nyarlet out there somewhere.
I love this but am also sad that it’s over.
Don't worry more like this is to come!
@GrimDarkHalfOff Keep doing what your doing, I'll always watch your long form content, regardless of what genre you pick. Your enthusiasm has helped me so much in the last few years.
I was going through a tough time pretty much as you started your channel. Covid kinda destroyed my old life, spent four months stuck in a room following a pretty bad breakup of five years. Was in a dark place. Your early videos kept me going. I was in bad health and low self esteem. You inspired me to pick myself up and better myself.
Fast forward to now, I'm halfway through a degree in English Lit, am now out of dead end jobs in hospitality and am forging a career in education, inspiring youngsters to not make my mistakes and I've improved my physique thanks to a lot of hard work and grit.
I never knew how Robert E. Howard was a personal friend to H. P. Lovecraft, all I knew was the movie. Your videos enlightened me so much, bought a ton of his books and am now a big fan, his message of self reliance and your example single handedly pulled me out of a place I never thought I'd dig out of.
I'm sadly unable to support you on patron (despite genuinely wanting to) I'm paying for my degree as I go and my job, while immensely useful for my future newfound career doesn't pay well at all, but I just wanted to express my gratitude here, through words how much you have changed my life.
Sorry for the long message, I hope you manage to take the time in your no doubt busy day to read this, Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
"I know this: if life is illusion, then I am no less an illusion, and being thus, the illusion is real to me. I live, I burn with life, I love, I slay, and am content."
So much great story/ world building material I’ve ever seen or heard. I will re-listen to again and again.listen, I got home from work, I turn on RUclips, see Grimdark’s video premiere. I love the guy’s efforts. I loved what I was hearing and commented. What are you even talking about. It was live and I was commenting right along with others. Where you in chat? Kinda strange. If you were, I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
the video says uploaded 3 hrs ago, your comment is 4 hrs ago, how did compliment him before you wached the video AND before he even posted the video
Listen, I worked all day, got home saw that Grimdark was live with this premiere and started watching it. I love all his work, I don’t understand what you mean. I was live in chat and all of us had a great time, go back and review the live chat transcript if you are able, I even spoke directly with another fan. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Man, missed the premiere but you dropped this at the perfect time for me to listen while painting some Leman Russes. Thanks Grim 😁
Never knew how much depth Conan lore had until i found your channel, i love lore & history of all kinds. Thanks be to the almighty algorithm!!!!....and grim dark...for making it lol. much love from CA!
I enjoy your long podcast series of all the 50 cannon Conan gods can wait for you talking about gods from the Lovecraft myths or the the gods existed in king kull times.
I like to listen to these while painting minis.
I'm hearing REH in your voice explaining Lovecraft. Amazing.
Gym Bro Is A Nerd Too kinda energy. Love it.
Please do some Hyperborea videos. Clark Ashton Smith is my personal favorite of the Weird Writers.
Now I go back and start at the beginning of this series, again!
Thank you for everything you do Grim!
You're channel introduced me to the broader lore of Conan. Thank you so much.
Great video, keep up the good work.
Huge, amazing video, keep it up!
Thanks for the awesome and informative video!
The Good Man himself Grimdark you ARE a Legend! Thank you.
Great stuff, categorically the best format! , always a pleasure
Ayyy was just thinking about Horrorbabble when you were talking about CAS's stories about Big Frog Guy and Zhaum
just as the other ones a really great video, good content, looking foreward to more.
feeling the rare mix of being inspired and entertained at the same time
Got a grim dark half chub when I saw this 2 hour gift
Out of all the gods in Conan that you have covered so far Yama is the most disturbing one by far. I guess it comes to how close to the type of evil the god embodies that we can encounter our world even, even in modern times. He represent a very human evil and what makes Yama even more unsettling, is that we don't even know if he is even exists. Like did this cult just come from human malice alone and has no real supernatural origins? Or does Yama actually exists and is so confident in the darker side of humanity will lead to our own downfall, that he doesn't have to lift a finger to cause our destruction? Both theories are both equally terrifying, agree with you Grim, if they worship Yama, you slay them on sight.
Nergal on the other hand, that is a pretty metal demon god I cant lie. Always been a fan of testing gods so Nergal is right up my ally, easily my favorite god you covered in this list. Also I agree with you on the design of the Shadows of Nurgle, how envision them personally are these 10 to 11 foot tall, black lion headed men, with obsidian skin, and glowing white eyes. So they kind of have a demonic and divine visage going on which fits with Nurgle theme as a fallen divine god.
This is an amazing channel, really appreciate all your work sir! I had no idea how deep and intertwined these universes were
Quality upload, as always.
Nergal be praised!
Another lovely video! Azathoth approves!
I'm happy this channel exists
Fantastic series, best Conan lore videos on YT imo
Another ripping narration on a great subject. Thanks Mr.Grim. Legend 🙏
I would like to thank this channel for exposing me to the Conan universe. As a child I've mostly avoided anything related to the Cimmerian hero because I though it to be very surface-level leftover stuff from the 80-ies. Now as a grown manchild I'm happy to discover how rich it is with the grimdark lore (and I especially love the way you suggest how to homebrew and implement elements from the universe, as I'm very much into dark fantasy settings and TTRPGs in general) that I can't help but get my hands on a collection of books and comics of this franchise.
I loved this series. Thank you for the time and effort you’ve put into it. You clearly have a great knowledge and love of the material
You rule so much, top tier stuff man
Still loving this, and shall eagerly await future lore.
Well done! An accomplishment to be sure
Akiro approves this video. All manner of pleasures and diversions were indulged.
It was great to hear about The Morrigan again. I love to also to hear about the Hound of Ulster Cuchculain. Which was very first introduction to Celtic Mythology.
Another perfect video, really can't wait for this year's Howard Days to see what you come up with for that, your channel I won't lie GrimDark never disappoints! Keep producing what you lost most good sir.
Loving the new Conan the barbarian comic from Titian Comics
What a great video.
I watched this series from the start and if you decide to upload them all as one giant video. I would watch it.
Love these been listening to them in my free time or when I'm zoning in at work
Awesome Grim Dark , always been interested in this type of lore
Very nice!
I enjoyed this lore as always. You are right about touching sore points. When I was a DM somethings were never used as it was too delicate.
The first thing id do as a demon centipede with super human powers and the ability to fart tornados, is to ask the first person I see to pull my finger.
Thjank you man, for this whole series. Laser baby crocs in morse code...
I hadn't expected you to start mimicking baby alligator noises, I nearly laughed, while eating, and I gotta say, u r a dork. Never change.
(I intend it as a compliment)
((The highest of compliments))
It was taken as the highest of compliments and thank you
Hey, have you heard about @lorekeepermeerah? She's a vtuber with a small RUclips channel where she talks about the various creatures, civilizations and deities that appear in Lovecraft's writings. She also has some videos on Black Desert lore and Native American history. Maybe you and she could collaborate on future videos, that would be very cool!
Bro don’t watch Vtubers
I liked you alot before you said this now i like you more@@GrimDarkHalfOff
Had a long thought of theory crafting and world building whatching the Tsathoggua segment, particularly the Voormi. Say that the tunnels of N'kai grew and persisted until the early Ancient Age of Earth, 10,000 or 6,000 years from present. One Could have a story involving a cut off segment of N'kai in the south west of North America, (Nevada and surrounding states for example). In Nevada there is Lovelock cave, it is involved in ancient Paiute legends. The legends speak of red haired giants that they called the "Si-Te-Cah", that lived in caves and tunnels in the area and would battle and pillage the Paiutes to eat them. One could easily integrate all of this into the universe for some good native tales for a tabletop game or otherwise.
Sweet!
Would you consider releasing this as a Big Vid for us Lore Freaks who like to listen on the go or as a sleep aid?
That’s the plan!
One point: "Frogemoth" strikes me as a portmanteau of "frog" and "behemoth" and pronounced accordingly.
lets go
Thog - he’s a good gardener, he just gets hungry
The herald of Nurgal could be the one charged with keeping the Hand safe and administering the tests.
I actually made a frost-battle mage in Skyrim named Mannon Ymir.
He used conjured swords alongside his frost spells, I haven’t found a nice ice magic weapons mod yet. I’d like to see something like the weapons the ash spawn use but with Ice
Excellent series, sad to see it go.
I think an interesting topic for theory crafting would be that two of the most bestial children of Jebal Sagg, Hanuman and Pteor are openly worshiped in civilized Stygia and Shem with full blown temples and priests and everything.
🎉🎉
Grim, you need to check The Secret World.
Worship the Big Frog!!🐸
Is delicious in dungeon the name of that anime that they r trying to rescue the leader sister from the dragon and does it have a second season I found it on here on RUclips
Dude that’s an awesome show!
"Suh-thogg-wuh" = Tsathoggua
Baby alligator laser noises morse code is the best thing 😂
Caught the live yesterday, but couldn't watch it all, came back to shit on Ithaqua, fuck him he's just the Sonichu of the mythos, Nyar it's the real deal
29:55 oups typo .. you wrote "anthrop-romancy" ohhhhhh the freudian slippery slop 🤣😅😆😂😁😋
On Sobek the tmnt comics were already dark compared to tmnt cartoon
I have a question if anyone has an answer, Is the Clark Ashton smiths hyperborean cycle, and Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age connected at all? Like in any way. Like how Conan gods can be connected to Lovecraft gods.
Yes
2.5 million years ago was the hyperborean cycle, 10,000 years ago was the Hyborian age and around 110 or so years ago we’re the Lovecraft stories
@@GrimDarkHalfOff that clears a lot up, and helps a lot with the game I plan to run. Thank you for so much for answering my question!
I would love a Hyborian age Bestiary by region
Fuck yes
You mentioned the manling
So your saying Nyarlethotep is the godhand in berserk and the chaos gods in warhammer?
Basically
The crown of Twitch shall go but to only the most powerful E-Girl Streamer!
Reject humanity. Embrace KROXIGOR
What an ending... 😂
Thog can haz cheezburger
Nyarlet-hotep. It means Nyarlet is pleased in Egyptian.
27:23
...And this is why I don't go to California. The crusade against Hubbards fan-club would begin in earnest if I had anything to say about it!
I truly dont wanna be THAT person in the comments...and yet for a brief moment i must. The word "gease" is pronounced GESH. Also, i know when it comes to saying lovecraftian names its a little less ironclad, but ive always been under the impression that "Tsathoggua" is said like sath-OGG-wa. Basically would rhyme with something like "BathFrogDuh"