76: Mountains of Mourn | Warhammer Old World Lore

In this deep dive episode of 'Laying Down The Lore: Old World,' hosts Ben Grumbarber, Christopher Crowlin Allen, and Darren explore the brutal, dynamic ecosystem of the Mountains of Mourn—a treacherous, ever-changing realm that shapes the very nature of ogre society. The episode unfolds like a David Attenborough documentary, detailing the extreme ecology of the mountains, from the frozen peaks inhabited by supernatural yetis and ice mammoths, to the lower slopes teeming with saber tusks, mournfangs, and rhinoxen. The hosts examine how ogres, as apex predators and scavengers, rely on this harsh environment for survival, hunting colossal beasts and forming nomadic, warlike tribes. They also delve into the ruins of the ancient Sky Titans—giant, immortal beings who once ruled the clouds and were ultimately devoured by ogres after a cataclysmic meteor impact. The episode highlights the existential dread of living in a landscape shaped by constant geological upheaval, including frost volcanoes, glacial surges, and sentient mountains like Mount Thug. The ogres' culture, driven purely by hunger and survival, reflects their environment: chaotic, brutal, and devoid of long-term civilization. The hosts blend dark humor with rich lore, underscoring how the Mountains of Mourn are not just terrain, but active, hostile forces that demand constant adaptation.