The Vanquisher‘s Guide

Dementors, harbingers of hopelessness from Harry Potter

In the magical world of Harry Potter, there are countless magical creatures that live amongst the wizards and witches. Some are friendly and helpful while some are passive and seeking only to be left alone. While others are of a much more sinister nature, willing to maim or kill anyone who gets in their way. The most well-known and mysterious entities of this variety are the dementors. Dark creatures of the night that feed on their victims' memories and souls, leaving empty husks trapped in endless nightmares. Join us this week on the Vanquishers Guide as we study the embodiment of depression in the harry potter universe and what makes it such a formidable force.

Nephilim, biblical giants

You may think giants are all but fantasy creatures, but many people in history believed that the world had a race of giants at some point. In the Christian, Islamic, and Judaic religions we have sources of massive beings that were spawns of fallen angels. These giants are known as Nephilim, these beings were warlike and powerful. Some records suggest Nephilim are the reason the earth was flooded in the bible. Stories like these and many more await in this fascinating episode!

Nyarlathotep, the crawling chaos

Most great old ones of the Lovecraftian universe are beings of unfathomable power and magnitude that give desire only the destruction and death barely even acknowledging our comparatively small and pitiful existence. But what if a great old one was actually existing and working among us? using all mater of deception, manipulation, and even propaganda to achieve the sadistic goal of thrusting us into as much chaos and madness as possible. On The Vanquisher's Guide this week, we examine such an elder god, meet Nyarlathotep, the crawling chaos. 

Slivers, rapidly evolving apex predators from MTG

In the Magic the Gathering multiverse one rule reigns supreme, survival of the fittest whether by natural or magical means. Some creatures grow to colossal size becoming so mighty that few will challenge them, some become swift and evasive to avoid danger while others still learn to be crafty using their wits to outmaneuver their adversaries. But Slivers are not just mighty, nor are they just agile, they are a swarm and together they are unstoppable. Join us this week on the vanquisher's guide as we delve into the history of the Slivers and what makes them the most adaptable and dangerous creature in Magic the Gathering 

Faeries, from A Court of Thorns and Roses book series

While we talk about myths and stories from our own world, there is a place filled with mythical creatures and wonderous stories still being told. Prythian is a land filled with faeries, beings that are both immortal and incredibly powerful, these lands tell an amazing story of love and war. These faeries differ so greatly in looks and abilities and their stories have interesting connections to the faeries and folklore from European mythology. Enjoy the beautiful and ancient world of fae kind! 

Gigan, the cyborg alien dinosaur from Godzilla

What is the most unique kaiju you can think of? This week on The Vanquisher's Guide we examine possibly the most sadistic and brutal kaiju that has ever existed, GIGAN! From his red laser visor to his rotating chest buzzsaw everything about this monster screams that he is something else. Come see what has made this alien kaiju a fan favorite for decades, this is one kaiju that you won't forget. 

The Mongolian Death Worm, guest starring the Sandworm from Dune

Can you feel what’s lurking just beneath your feet? Who knows what animals, bugs, or creatures live mere inches below you, just out of sight. Burrowing through the ground around you sensing the vibrations of your footsteps and following behind. This week on the Vanquisher's guide we wander the desert searching for epic sandworms. Creatures that stock their prey from the safety of the dunes waiting for an opportunity to strike. Join us as we discuss the blood-red intestine called the Mongolian death worm and its fantastical giant cousin the Sandworm from the Dune novels.

Grootslang and Adze, legendary creatures of African folklore

A massive elephant snake with incredible dexterity and intelligence, and a vampire firefly. Africa has some of the most terrifying and awesome monsters around. Come listen as we discuss the greedy diamond-loving Grootslang and the Adze a shapeshifting vampire that possess people. These epic stories that have profoundly impacted and terrorized people for generations are not ones to miss!

The Kraken, terror of the ocean depths (Part 2)

After examining the lore and origins of the legendary Kraken last week we're back this week with our follow-up episode. In this episode, we submerge ourselves into theories and possible evidence of this mighty creature. Join us and decide for yourself as we separate fact from fiction investigating if there is any legitimate evidence for the existence of the Kraken.

The Kraken, terror of the ocean depths (Part 1)

What lurks in the deepest, darkest reaches of our planet. Could there be an absolutely massive undiscovered creature prowling our ocean depths just waiting for the right moment to reach up and crush unsuspecting boats? Long have epic tails of terrifying monsters that prowl the high seas shaken even the most stalwart of sea farers, and this week we immerse ourselves in the Kraken's ages of legendary lore, as we search to discover if there is any truth to this epic creature.