68: Chaos Dwarfs History Pt 3 | Warhammer Old World Lore

68: Chaos Dwarfs History Pt 3 | Warhammer Old World Lore

From Laying Down The Lore: Old World by Laying Down The Lore

December 10, 2025 · 1h 17m · Season 1 · Episode 68

About this episode

This episode explores the complex history and current state of the Chaos Dwarfs in Warhammer lore.

In this episode we continue the turbulent history of the Chaos Dwarfs, starting with their rebuilding after the Black Orc revolt, their expansion through alliances with Hobgoblins and Ogres, and the catastrophic events that repeatedly weakened their population—from the Black Plague to the Night of the Restless Dead and a devastating Khornate siege. Them turn to look at the Tainted, mutated Chaos-warped Dwarfs who form brutal, clan-based societies in the northern mountains and increasingly threaten nearby realms. We close out with a look at the present day, the Chaos Dwarfs remain powerful yet critically depopulated, relying on slavery to sustain their industry and religious practices while expanding their raiding operations and navigating unstable alliances with Hobgoblins and Ogres. Dwindling slave supplies, strained relations with Greenskins, and the aftermath of the Storm of Chaos leave their future uncertain and perilous. Chat with us on Discord Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quartermaster⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Listen Ad-Free⁠ SHOW IMAGES: None

Topics covered

  • Chaos Dwarfs history
  • Warhammer lore
  • alliances
  • population decline
  • mutated Dwarfs
  • slavery
  • raiding operations

Keywords

  • Chaos Dwarfs
  • Warhammer
  • Black Orc revolt
  • Hobgoblins
  • Ogres
  • Black Plague
  • Night of the Restless Dead
  • Khornate siege
  • slavery
  • Storm of Chaos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chaos Dwarfs, Hobgoblins, Ogres

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