@@Deridus no. Sometimes they have the option to trap demons in tesseract labyrinths but the physical form of a demon can always be destroyed and banished back to the warp. That’s usually what happens when demons are “killed”
My girlfriend walked in around the 28 minute mark. She thought I was listening to a reading of The Book of Revelation. 😂 You're the best 40k lore channel out there. I love everything you do, the in universe narration, the atmosphere, the seriousness of your presentation. It's great to see the lore treated with respect instead of the usual eye rolling shallow memery. Thank you Oculus.
I mean I’ve pretty much had my suspicions confirmed by the video before this. The mention openly of the interview with ex thousand sons sorcerer which ended with his ‘arrest’ by the inquisition. To speak of it openly confirms the arrest was a way to end the interview in a believable way for the sorcerer across the table. The inquisiton seem to view the oculus as a asset now and one worth preserving as long as he retains his sanity and loyalty. The oculus is actually safeguard by his mixture of knowledge cynicism and loyalty. He views the entire galaxy as damned with neither imperium or or chaos worthy. But the former is far better than the latter.
Don't forget, the appearance that the seemingly harmless scholar had the balls, or madness, to go behind the Big I likely earned him some kudos with the traitor Astartes should a second interview be needed.
@@Wulgreath exactly, the arrest was as part of the act and was probably pre-planned. Although to make it realistic the inquisitor didn’t say how she would arrest him so he’d be genuinely surprised.
That has got to be the most MENACING detailing of Khorne and his worshippers that I have ever heard. It was downright BIBLICAL. You really blew it out of the water on this one, Oculus, absolutely amazing.
Fucking excellent. Elevates Khorne so far beyond just "RAHHHHH BLOOD SMASH KILL MAIM KILL BURN MAIM KILL BURN" into something genuinely horrific with your delivery.
I'm not sure that's the Emperor smiling. Looks too toothy and wide. Maybe Tzeentch? Khorne-Flake is too immersed in fire and battle to really do much today.
Deeper chaos lore is cool. Khorne especially is oversimplified often so it’s refreshing to here about the mythos in this vid. Makes it seem more ancient and Evil rather than the generic villains chaos factions are often presented as
For most young people VHS is long forgotten archeotech, only now being rediscovered by the admech. Yet, these ancient and mysterious devices may hold many secrets to uncover.
You can't hear it in the recording, but there's an Ordo Hereticus adept eating popcorn in the corner, waiting for the maddened screaming to start. Emperor only knows how he got corn on Terra.
My man that opening is the single most metal shit I have ever heard Two shout outs: That one Khorne Berserker who charged Guilliman while everyone else stood stunned Kharn when he lopped off an unruly berserker's head during a charge, and then kicked the head into their charge target's line so the poor head could enjoy the slaughter up close
How the Oculus has so much knowledge about Khorne, un-warded, reading and studying it without going insane is an impressive feat. Shocked by the end he didn't try to break something.
@@johnd2058 look up the Illuminati on Lexicanum for it's old lore version or The exorcist chapter for a more modern equivalent of it though they never outright call it illumination it's almost the same process that process being getting possessed by a demon and then forcing it out with one's own will that said in newer lore it seems to be simply increased resistance rather than immunity to corruption Did this help ?
This, for me, is the worst part of the Black Templar retcon in 6th Edition, because changing them from arguably the most atheistic of Astartes to slavering Empy worshipping whiners tossed 90% of the lore that made them great into TemplOrks that was purely an artifact of a tactic from the 4th Edition rules IIRC.
Whenever you have time, as heretical as it is for me to say it, I hope you'll continue your chronicles on Chaos soon. These videos are consistently my favorites from you. You sell the Immaterium's cosmic horror so well.
That last sentence is uttered with reluctance and horror that is PALPABLE. Oculus knows the words he speaks carry such weight and terrible power, and is no doubt consumed with fear of the Lord of Skulls.
Amazing video, as always! That ending gave me an idea - how about making an Oculus-style video from a perspective of a knowledgable Chaos cultist? Could be a great material for an April Fools video.
If you think with Chaos Dwarfs being confirmed for TW 3 isn't gonna have Oculus doing a "Yes Minister" esque spoof in Naggrand or something similar with them, I have a gromril mine in the Mountains of Mourn to sell you umgi.
Head cannon: the oculus is not being actively courted by the blood god...thus the hilarious "we want to avoid the madness ofblast time" followed by reading daemonic names not resulting in a gibering mess of a man at the end. Tzeentch.....is going to fun.
There’s a world eater lord that’s able to resist the nails and plot schemes and make plans in the Angron book. Then on the other extreme there’s one whose nails are so active literally any thought but killing and violence is punished.
In codex WE there's a zerker who ponders his own nature and why he exists while fighting a titans crew. He kills it and comes to the conclusion he has no purpose and may be no different from the servitors he fought and kills himself to dedicate his skull to khorne It's a hell of a read
It’s so fucking cool to have someone rip away the uniform and reductive view of Khorne and show the true GOD underneath, the pure malice and clarified hate that invokes him is a scary force
The parallel in the very last story you tell to the seven trumpets or the 7 seals in the book of Revelation is very very interesting and was a very fun little thing to listen to.
By my manly manperor. We are truly blessed this day. Such a bounty of lore in such a short time. I am grateful to your ceaseless work ethic historitor. His divine manly light, truly shines through you.
Okay I'm betting good money now that Oculus is officially part of the Ordo Hereticus inquisitors retinue. That, or now we are listening to a servitor with amazing voice hardware.
I bet you you're right, but that Oculus doesn't actually have any idea. If he's plumbing the depths of secret knowledge and the Ordo is watching, then they're likely gathering everything he discovers anyhow.
I would love to see a full set of 4 of these, one for each Chaos god, all put into a playlist. I think this one might be my favorite of all your videos.
Given the discussion on the subtle nature of bloodletting (and to give a nuanced veiw on a meta level); very curious for a Daughters of Khaine video; you would give them very good coverage I think
Just cleaned my entire kitchen listening to this, even oiled the wooden counter. Great stuff, and really good diction, the total package made me all warm and fuzzy inside, thanks :)
Oculus, I am so happy to see that you right on the verge of 100K subs on TH-cam. Great video as usual. I will riot across Terra if the Lord Regent revokes his protection and lets the Inquisition have you.
Well... pleasant dreams for Me tonight... NOT! Thanks for this the whole this was captivating. Your narrative is top notch. Love to hear a 40K short story from you.
You can hear the wear in the Oculus’ voice. No “thing” can touch him now. He could stare into the Warp full on and be safe because he has nothing for them to take anymore. Nothing to corrupt. He has, if I may suppose, learned a Truth. That there is a Limit to things. The body and mind can only be pushed so far before it tires of the pushing. Too much feeling gives way to no feeling. About anything. The joy of discovery gives way to the monotony of Codification. The Oculus searches for Knowledge, true, but has reached a point to where he knows what is best left alone or unlearned. Or even what needs be put to the torch for the good of all. For the price of learning is high, truly. But the price to relearn that Knowledge can and will cost you everything if you are not careful. Take great care, Oculus. The Emperor Protects. But a Bolt Gun on your hip never hurt either.
So tl;dr: Daniel read a newspaper and pretended to be reading it while on mushrooms, then the author of Revelations read Daniel while actually on mushrooms, then the authors of Warhammer read Revelations while on acid.
Being bored by chaos' antics is the only guarantee against possession. I mean, I wouldn't want to be described as "predictable and passè" by a lesser soul I'm trying to consume.taking the fun out of chaos is their weakness.
Very glad my roommate was not home as I listened to this on my Bluetooth speaker, otherwise I'm certain I would have had a very awkward conversation to make. Phenomenal work as always!
Tho Khorne was likely born when the first caveman killed another out of rage instead of food, I like to think that his personality was born when that same caveman took a seat on the skull of his defeated enemy. (Or the skull of a mammoth. It’s larger, and those tusks can make for good armrests.)
Im currently working on some chaos khorne marked chosen. This was a treat to listen to as i painted. Love it and i cant wait till you get to the angron book in ark of omens. What happens in that book with khorne himself is incredible !!! Between this and listening to gojira - the art of dying ( live in villunes ) the absolute creative nails hammering away as i paint is amazing. Honestly you want to hear the music kharn the betrayer would enter to listen to gojira the art of dying the live version . Its khorne blessed raged shamanic perfection !
One of Four down. Three to go. Or perhaps Four to go. Five? I wonder, is the Oculus bold enough to peer into the face of Malice? Or perhaps to discuss at length the Primordial Annihilator in its whole, Undivided aspect? We shall see ...
Excellently written video, very interesting to watch. Khorne is a classic part of Warhammer, but I wish there was a little more to him. He strikes me as a bit one dimensional at times, but he's still a great part of the lore.
Oculus: "we don't want a repeat of last time"
Also Oculus: *begins reading the names of daemons aloud*
Daemons: Oh it’s this sweet, soft meat bag again. Let’s mess with him some more. >:D
Sooner or later he’s going to get his own Grey Knight whenever he makes Chaos episodes to just bolt any that show up.
@@Kohl293 can Grey Knights perma-kill the neverborn?
@@Deridus no. Sometimes they have the option to trap demons in tesseract labyrinths but the physical form of a demon can always be destroyed and banished back to the warp. That’s usually what happens when demons are “killed”
@@Kohl293 That's what I figured. The next question is, what about Demon Princes? I know Angry Bird keeps getting banished, but still...
Oculus is so jaded now he can discuss Chaos and when the madness grips him he’s like “Whatever, anyways.. “
"I have god and his son on my side, you can't beat a cynical academic!"
I prefer the god Puhtayhto
"Oh no. Anyway..."
Ocules has apparently gotten much better at researching chaos, he’s far more lucid today.
This can only end badly
Frothing at the brain, it's inevitable now
Maybe too good… {Unholsters bolt pistol}
Oculus Damnatus, the great Apostate-Sage, Loremaster of Chaos Undivided?
Taken by the Fallen since the Lion has returned...
I wonder if he's resisting it better cuz it's Khorne and he's sort of a pacifist.
My girlfriend walked in around the 28 minute mark. She thought I was listening to a reading of The Book of Revelation. 😂 You're the best 40k lore channel out there. I love everything you do, the in universe narration, the atmosphere, the seriousness of your presentation. It's great to see the lore treated with respect instead of the usual eye rolling shallow memery. Thank you Oculus.
40k enjoyers have gfs
You're God's chosen
I mean I’ve pretty much had my suspicions confirmed by the video before this. The mention openly of the interview with ex thousand sons sorcerer which ended with his ‘arrest’ by the inquisition. To speak of it openly confirms the arrest was a way to end the interview in a believable way for the sorcerer across the table. The inquisiton seem to view the oculus as a asset now and one worth preserving as long as he retains his sanity and loyalty. The oculus is actually safeguard by his mixture of knowledge cynicism and loyalty. He views the entire galaxy as damned with neither imperium or or chaos worthy. But the former is far better than the latter.
Don't forget, the appearance that the seemingly harmless scholar had the balls, or madness, to go behind the Big I likely earned him some kudos with the traitor Astartes should a second interview be needed.
@@Wulgreath exactly, the arrest was as part of the act and was probably pre-planned. Although to make it realistic the inquisitor didn’t say how she would arrest him so he’d be genuinely surprised.
That has got to be the most MENACING detailing of Khorne and his worshippers that I have ever heard. It was downright BIBLICAL. You really blew it out of the water on this one, Oculus, absolutely amazing.
Fucking excellent. Elevates Khorne so far beyond just "RAHHHHH BLOOD SMASH KILL MAIM KILL BURN MAIM KILL BURN" into something genuinely horrific with your delivery.
We didn't even have to wait a month? Truly the Emperor smiles upon us!
I'm not sure that's the Emperor smiling. Looks too toothy and wide. Maybe Tzeentch? Khorne-Flake is too immersed in fire and battle to really do much today.
@@jimvenanzio6561 What are you talking about? Blood for the Emperor! Skulls for the Golden Throne!
*Khorne
Deeper chaos lore is cool. Khorne especially is oversimplified often so it’s refreshing to here about the mythos in this vid. Makes it seem more ancient and Evil rather than the generic villains chaos factions are often presented as
I hope the other 3 get the same treatment. I'd love to hear the deep lore of all the chaos pantheon.
If your content was VHS, I'd have ruined the tapes from endless use. Thank you so much.
This!!! I go to sleep to Isstvan and Dropsite 3 days a week! Your voice is better than my meds for ptsd!!
For most young people VHS is long forgotten archeotech, only now being rediscovered by the admech. Yet, these ancient and mysterious devices may hold many secrets to uncover.
*heavy Mechanicum noises*
@@BM-is5ei I have heard tales told of a Beater-Max. Some kind of chain club, I assume.
VHS tech... Last tape my family purchased was Mystery Men. Odd that I know and remember that.
You can't hear it in the recording, but there's an Ordo Hereticus adept eating popcorn in the corner, waiting for the maddened screaming to start.
Emperor only knows how he got corn on Terra.
Khorne...
@@The0Stroy 🌽
BUTTER FOR THE POPPED KNORNE!
My man that opening is the single most metal shit I have ever heard
Two shout outs:
That one Khorne Berserker who charged Guilliman while everyone else stood stunned
Kharn when he lopped off an unruly berserker's head during a charge, and then kicked the head into their charge target's line so the poor head could enjoy the slaughter up close
How the Oculus has so much knowledge about Khorne, un-warded, reading and studying it without going insane is an impressive feat. Shocked by the end he didn't try to break something.
Oh, I'm sure Tzeentch called dibs on Oc a long time ago.
Perhaps he’s achieving Illumination?
@@ShasOGuelLa Illumination?
@@johnd2058 look up the Illuminati on Lexicanum for it's old lore version or The exorcist chapter for a more modern equivalent of it though they never outright call it illumination it's almost the same process that process being getting possessed by a demon and then forcing it out with one's own will that said in newer lore it seems to be simply increased resistance rather than immunity to corruption
Did this help ?
Channel gets better with every episode even when you don't think it possible.
Occulus are you trying to have an intimate relationship with your lovely ordo heretics inquisitor? Because this is a surefire way to make that happen.
He survived two encounters with Inquisitor Calendra.. Emperor degree that a 3rd encounter makes them a thing..
I think our scholar is already married… to his work. He doesn’t swing that way.
BLOOD FOR THE EMPEROR
SKULLS FOR THE GOLDEN THRONE
This, for me, is the worst part of the Black Templar retcon in 6th Edition, because changing them from arguably the most atheistic of Astartes to slavering Empy worshipping whiners tossed 90% of the lore that made them great into TemplOrks that was purely an artifact of a tactic from the 4th Edition rules IIRC.
Just in time to help me through this arduous day. Glory to you Occulus.
Whenever you have time, as heretical as it is for me to say it, I hope you'll continue your chronicles on Chaos soon. These videos are consistently my favorites from you. You sell the Immaterium's cosmic horror so well.
I really hope you continue with this mini-series. I love this style of description of the chaos gods
Two in a week - a real treat! My favourite lore channel by a fair bit. The creativity and quality of writing and voice acting is 🔥🔥🔥
That last sentence is uttered with reluctance and horror that is PALPABLE. Oculus knows the words he speaks carry such weight and terrible power, and is no doubt consumed with fear of the Lord of Skulls.
Let's get OC to 100k subs.... best 30/40k channel on TH-cam
Another one! Love the passion and persona in all your videos. I feel like I’m actually living in 40k (kinda scary)!
oculus youre getting better every video. right now my 40k mount rushmore is you, vox in the void, and baldermort. peace. but really war.
Wow this one was simply incredible.
Amazing video, as always! That ending gave me an idea - how about making an Oculus-style video from a perspective of a knowledgable Chaos cultist? Could be a great material for an April Fools video.
I would watch the absolute fuck out of that!
I’m still waiting for an Oculus-style video of the events of TTS (retold like the chronicle of the then-recent Hexarchy Crisis).
If you think with Chaos Dwarfs being confirmed for TW 3 isn't gonna have Oculus doing a "Yes Minister" esque spoof in Naggrand or something similar with them, I have a gromril mine in the Mountains of Mourn to sell you umgi.
Head cannon: the oculus is not being actively courted by the blood god...thus the hilarious "we want to avoid the madness ofblast time" followed by reading daemonic names not resulting in a gibering mess of a man at the end. Tzeentch.....is going to fun.
There’s a world eater lord that’s able to resist the nails and plot schemes and make plans in the Angron book. Then on the other extreme there’s one whose nails are so active literally any thought but killing and violence is punished.
In codex WE there's a zerker who ponders his own nature and why he exists while fighting a titans crew. He kills it and comes to the conclusion he has no purpose and may be no different from the servitors he fought and kills himself to dedicate his skull to khorne
It's a hell of a read
It’s so fucking cool to have someone rip away the uniform and reductive view of Khorne and show the true GOD underneath, the pure malice and clarified hate that invokes him is a scary force
Happy Friday! BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE!
MILK FOR THE KHORNE FLAKES
Harriers for the cup!
The biblical vibes in the storytelling made this way more intense, really nails down (pun intended) the fact that the ruinous powers are 'Gods'.
An unexpected surprise on a windy Friday.Passes my work day that bit faster...Thankyou sir,appreciate it & your glorious work
bro this was a heavy set . really enjoyed the work .thnx
Those first five minutes were amongst the best work that you've ever done. Outstanding.
The parallel in the very last story you tell to the seven trumpets or the 7 seals in the book of Revelation is very very interesting and was a very fun little thing to listen to.
By my manly manperor. We are truly blessed this day. Such a bounty of lore in such a short time. I am grateful to your ceaseless work ethic historitor. His divine manly light, truly shines through you.
I love how Oculus has become more and more jaded,the more and more he learns the truth of the galaxy
Okay I'm betting good money now that Oculus is officially part of the Ordo Hereticus inquisitors retinue. That, or now we are listening to a servitor with amazing voice hardware.
I bet you you're right, but that Oculus doesn't actually have any idea. If he's plumbing the depths of secret knowledge and the Ordo is watching, then they're likely gathering everything he discovers anyhow.
That was unbelievably cool! Is the story at the last an original work? As it’s stunning and beautiful in its poetry.
Also interested in finding the answer to this.
Google seems to suggest that OI wrote it himself.
I would love to see a full set of 4 of these, one for each Chaos god, all put into a playlist.
I think this one might be my favorite of all your videos.
Given the discussion on the subtle nature of bloodletting (and to give a nuanced veiw on a meta level); very curious for a Daughters of Khaine video; you would give them very good coverage I think
Oculus Imperia’s pronunciation and beat of dictation. Precision and skill.
Just cleaned my entire kitchen listening to this, even oiled the wooden counter. Great stuff, and really good diction, the total package made me all warm and fuzzy inside, thanks :)
I'd like to see a video like this on Nurgel
Congratulations on 100k subs
Well done, sir! As always.
I simply can't get enough of your storytelling dear Oculus. Ave Imperator, thank you 👑
Glory to the lore master of the imperial Regent
That he may keep resisting the corruption of chaos
Love the amazing Libra Chaotica and the other older things written from GW. Sadly they don't do these style things anymore.
This was like the Revelations.
Another amazing video! Also, while re-watching this for the second time, I noticed you hit 100,000 subscribers! Congratulations oculus!
I'm so thankful for this upload while I work! Thanks Occulus!
Oculus, I am so happy to see that you right on the verge of 100K subs on TH-cam. Great video as usual. I will riot across Terra if the Lord Regent revokes his protection and lets the Inquisition have you.
What a glorious surprise and gift from Oculus, Glory to The Emperor!
*Roars furiously in happiness
Well... pleasant dreams for Me tonight... NOT!
Thanks for this the whole this was captivating. Your narrative is top notch. Love to hear a 40K short story from you.
You can hear the wear in the Oculus’ voice.
No “thing” can touch him now. He could stare into the Warp full on and be safe because he has nothing for them to take anymore. Nothing to corrupt.
He has, if I may suppose, learned a Truth. That there is a Limit to things. The body and mind can only be pushed so far before it tires of the pushing.
Too much feeling gives way to no feeling. About anything. The joy of discovery gives way to the monotony of Codification. The Oculus searches for Knowledge, true, but has reached a point to where he knows what is best left alone or unlearned. Or even what needs be put to the torch for the good of all.
For the price of learning is high, truly.
But the price to relearn that Knowledge can and will cost you everything if you are not careful.
Take great care, Oculus. The Emperor Protects.
But a Bolt Gun on your hip never hurt either.
So tl;dr: Daniel read a newspaper and pretended to be reading it while on mushrooms, then the author of Revelations read Daniel while actually on mushrooms, then the authors of Warhammer read Revelations while on acid.
I love the character arc from love, to worry, to hate and now absolute indifference towards the 40k universe.
Being bored by chaos' antics is the only guarantee against possession. I mean, I wouldn't want to be described as "predictable and passè" by a lesser soul I'm trying to consume.taking the fun out of chaos is their weakness.
Blood for the Blood God, Valium for the Oculus.
This is so good!
Very glad my roommate was not home as I listened to this on my Bluetooth speaker, otherwise I'm certain I would have had a very awkward conversation to make. Phenomenal work as always!
Oculus: Blood for the Blood God.
Calendra: Oh come on, is he even trying anymore?
Oculus every spring or so: _Hey daemons. It's me, ya boi_
So what I’m getting from that story at the end is that Khorne is weirdly into terraforming…?
Poetry, of the darkest, grimmest sort. Bravo.
Almost at 100k. Well deserved.
Man, that opening and ending monologue is bone-chilling. Is it from something or completely original?
Always look forward to your work. Amazing stuff!
This guy ladies and Gentleman...
This oculus guy...
>no 'Ave Imperator'
>no 'Gloria en excelus Terra'
I would like to get off Mr. Skull's Wild Ride.
BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD
It was nice knowing you Oculus.
*Inquisition approaches with righteous fury*
Probably your best video so far.
Tho Khorne was likely born when the first caveman killed another out of rage instead of food, I like to think that his personality was born when that same caveman took a seat on the skull of his defeated enemy. (Or the skull of a mammoth. It’s larger, and those tusks can make for good armrests.)
The birth of the gods actually reminds me of an utterly twisted and cracked version of the birth of the Emotional Entities from DC's pantheon.
Im currently working on some chaos khorne marked chosen. This was a treat to listen to as i painted. Love it and i cant wait till you get to the angron book in ark of omens. What happens in that book with khorne himself is incredible !!!
Between this and listening to gojira - the art of dying ( live in villunes ) the absolute creative nails hammering away as i paint is amazing.
Honestly you want to hear the music kharn the betrayer would enter to listen to gojira the art of dying the live version . Its khorne blessed raged shamanic perfection !
Oh by the Emperor, another blessed upload!
I hope I can look forward to seeing one of these videos for each of the gods.
Only took eight scribes? Throne, that's a bargain.
This was great. Is the plan to do a video on each of the Chaos Gods, or was this a blood soaked special?
One of Four down. Three to go.
Or perhaps Four to go. Five?
I wonder, is the Oculus bold enough to peer into the face of Malice? Or perhaps to discuss at length the Primordial Annihilator in its whole, Undivided aspect?
We shall see ...
Korn cares not where the blood flows. Reminds me of money.
Just in time for my car ride to work. Thanks!
18:06
Fear the greatest of all the Blood God's servants - the accursed Frat Bro.
Lactose, for the milk god, flakes for the corn flake throne!
And the blood god did stand before the 37293957593th creature, and the 37293957593th creature did bow before its master.
Yes
All khorners of the land...
He's gone off the deep end. The Inqusition is coming.
Superb production quality
"Sanguis daemonum calefit bella furentium..."
Will you also be doing the other gods? Great video!!!
Thanks for the video!
"Inquistor! Oculus is toying with the forbidden tomes again!"
By the Throne I love your videos!
Stellar job, perfectly spooky, no notes.
Excellently written video, very interesting to watch. Khorne is a classic part of Warhammer, but I wish there was a little more to him. He strikes me as a bit one dimensional at times, but he's still a great part of the lore.
That opening was beautiful
great video❤
Me seeing that Oculus is doing another chaos recording: I think we all know where this is going.