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As the clock tower tolls, certain death ticks ever closer. The moon with a horrible grinning face stares unblinking down, moving ever closer to annihilating the world. Standing atop the terrible moon is a creature both sad and evil. What once was a poor and lonely woodland spirit called Skull Kid, prone to playing tricks on people. Has now been possessed by an ancient evil in the form of a foreboding mask. Though newly released, this evil spirit wants only to destroy the world and cause as much suffering as it can. Join us this week on the vanquishers guide as we dive into the lore of Majora’s mask and discuss some theories of where the spirit Majora comes from.
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Zombies! One of the most popular monsters in media is also one of the oldest mythical monsters in human history. You can find traces of zombies across the world in different cultures but few are as legendary as the Draugr in Norse mythology. These creatures are fierce warriors who protect treasure and even spread horrifying outbreaks. There’s more than meets the eye with these undead monstrosities.
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Does extraterrestrial life exist in our solar system? And if it did exist what form would it take? Would it be giant leviathans or tiny microbes and parasites eager to feast off of any sign of life? The Callisto Protocol explores the terrifying possibilities of what an alien infection could look like, and for this week we dig into the game's lore to find the source of this horrific outbreak.
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Although they are not of this world, they still command an imposing presence, sometimes as gods other times as demons but always as powerful being deserving of respect. This week on the Vanquisher’s Guide we are exploring the vast expanse of the elder scroll’s series and one of its most famous, villainous, races the Daedra. A race of supernatural creatures from another plane of existence where time doesn’t exist and a select few rule as omnipotent gods. Come with us as we discover where they came from, what mischief they’ve invoked and why some treat them as deities.
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Folklore throughout history is coated with dark undertones and based in wicked truths. We’ve learned in episodes past that groups of people having a strong enough belief in something can cause supernatural like events to occur. In this episode we go to the rich and deep culture belonging to the Lakota people indigenous to North America. Experiencing in past and present some of the most horrific events, this nation of people has survived and continued their beautiful traditions and culture. But because of their history or possibly demonic entities they to this day struggle with something almost otherworldly. Join us in this episode as we discuss the evil that is Walking Sam and a cultural hero known as Iktomi.
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Deep in the heart of a strange new world, leeching away the life force of countless elder dragons, grows a mysterious and incredibly powerful threat. In this episode of The Vanquisher's Guide we embark on a legendary expedition to the vibrant world of Monster hunter and investigate two of very unique and powerful elder dragons. From the exotic and alien Xeno'jiiva to the ludicrously powerful and epic Safi'Jiiva these monsters can be some of the toughest fights in the game. Join us as we unravel the mystery and deconstruct these terrifying behemoths, these monster are host to more than a couple of surprises.
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Stalking the baren nuclear wastelands of the new world is a new predator. It’s not a familiar face twistedby radiation, nor a creature newly born to this world. This new threat was man made and it was made tokill. Join us this week on the vanquishers guide as we talk about the video game series fallout and itsmost dangerous threat the deathclaw. A creature that was engineered for war but has thrived in a newenvironment where humans are no longer at the top of the food chain.
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During this frosty winter season we present a very special and unconventional holiday special. We have searched for some of the most unique and legendary beings we could find, from the intimidating Welsh Mari Lwyd to the more familiar classic Santa Claus, this episode is sure to shed some new light on the holiday season that we all know and love. Join us as we start off the new year with broadened perspectives and a fresh look with this absolutely chilling episode!
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In the war-filled fantasy of War Hammer 40k, there are factions and races that bring an dominating and terrifying presence to the battlefield. But non bring such terror and horrific war as the Tyranids. A perfect hive mind of dinosaur-like creatures that evolve on a fast-paced scale. Join us for our first adventure into the Warhammer universe and talk about one of the most monstrous creatures yet!
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Where do the fundamental forces of space and time come from? How and who made them? As we embark on our long overdue expedition into this legendary world we will be focusing on some of the most important and fundamental Pokémon and how they give us answers to these questions. Palkia, the spatial Pokémon, able bend space to travel any distance in the blink of an eye, and Dialga, the temporal Pokémon, able to control the flow of time with simply a whim. Powerful beyond all belief and truly iconic in the series, join us as we investigate these legendary Pokémon and the mythos surrounding them.
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In this special episode we find ourselves at the end of the spooky month of October exploring a variety of horrifying and terrible monsters, lurking in abandoned monasteries and dusty mirrors. From the viscously brutal Bloody Mary to the twisted demon Valak from the Conjuring movie series, we explore this wide variety of creatures of the night that the festivities of Halloween remind us of. Join us as we celebrate the end of our horror themed month, and perhaps you too will learn more than you bargained for.
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What makes for a worst case scenario in a zombie type infection? A high infection rate, extreme aggression and durability, flat out horrifying disgusting creatures? Take all of these aspects and turn them up to eleven and you get Dead Space, a legendary Sci-Fi series that has showed us perhaps the bleakest zombie outbreak possible. Join us as we dive into the mysterious lore of the markers, explore the stages of a Necromorph outbreak, and gaze at the horrifying possibilities of what the Necromorphs are trying to achieve.
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The horror genre is a familiar sight to many; meant to shock, scare, and even repulse the audience. But many years ago, this category of media was not nearly as developed, and the now well-known sense of dread was but an idea. From this era came a timeless classic story so popular that it has carried through the centuries sense its creation. Join us this week on The Vanquisher's Guide as we revitalize the story of Frankenstein's monster. Is he a blood thirsty monster out to destroy humanity or simply a lonely, misunderstood creature trying to find his place in the world. Find out in another week of our Halloween special episodes for the spookiest month of the year.
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There are few things in our world that bring with them deep feelings of either terror or joy. Clowns are one such entity that illicit these feelings. For this spooky Halloween season, we wanted to talk about probably the most horrifying clown to hit the big screen. Pennywise is more than just a scary clown and in this episode we sail right into the deep lore of Steven Kings universe. How do you feel about clowns? Do they elicit feelings of happy nostalgia or summon an intense repulsion and terror?
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Largely due to modern movies and other media most people are familiar with the magical blue man that grants you wishes called a genie. But that is not what they used to be called or even how they looked or acted. In fact, the original genie was much different than you, I, or Aladdin know and love it today. Join us this week on the vanquishers guide as we look back in history to the origins of the elusive race called the Jinn, and how they became one of Disney’s most iconic lamp residents.
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Imagine a god battling and killing a sea monster, do you picture Thor fighting Jörmungandr at Ragnarök? While that is a story, we have record of a second massive and possibly world ending sea monster. The Leviathan is a biblical creature that threatens the mortal world, and the Abrahamic God kills it to save the world. Join us for this episode as we look at biblical texts to find out more of this torturous serpent!
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At the bottom of the cold depths of the Atlantic Ocean lies the shattered hopes and dreams of one man's utopia. Join us as we venture into the failed city of Rapture to see everything from the construction of Andrew Ryan's secret city, to how ADAM lead a genetic revolution that pushed the definition of what is human as well as moral limits, to the ultimate spiral of a once prosperous city into a warzone where genetic abominations had to guard their "little sisters" from ADAM crazed lunatics. This week we remember Bioshock and how it brought us one of video gaming's most iconic creatures, the Big Daddy
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Though it can’t quite be considered a cryptid this furry monstrosity is found in the category of the fearsome critters. A distinction that it has rightfully earned through many a mauled ankle and torn up gardens, to be sure. Come with us this week as we hunt the wild stories of the Jackalope and discover where it comes from. A strange creature that is based in reality but who’s story grew larger than anyone could have predicted.
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One of the oldest questions in life is why we die and what happens after death. Civilizations have toiled and exhausted themselves over understanding this impossible question. Every culture seems to have personified death to try and understand its mysteries. One of the most famous examples is the Grim Reaper, the cloaked skeleton with the scythe who shepherds the dead to the afterlife. Today we take on this deep question to uncover more stories from around the world.
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History is full of a wide variety of Gods and Goddesses, each of them wielding epic and world shaking power worthy of the worship and praise they received. But their is one god that definitely stands out in power as well as popularity, Ra the Egyptian God of the Sun. The Ancient Egyptians had a plethora of diverse myths featuring this luminous god, from creating the world to causing the deaths of countless humans. Throughout all of his myths its clear that this is one god that was pivotal to life and survival, earning him the adoration of millions over hundreds of years.
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