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Episode 77

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10th Apr 2026

Lore of THE MAELSTROM: The Gulf of Nightmares | 40k Supplement

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Jonny is here for Joshy's story time, with the recent 40k supplement 'Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant' being the focus. Recapping the 80-something page lore primer on the setting, this episode goes over the 'what, where, and who' of this nightmarish 'underworld' of the Warhammer 40,000 setting.

We cover the renegade Red Corsairs of Huron Blackheart, the Aeldari Corsairs of Eldritch Raider Prince Yriel, and stop to smell the desecrated roses of Night Lords and others along the way.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to The Maelstrom

04:55 Mournhollow, the Tyrant's Crown, and other regions of the Maelstrom

25:00 heretical and piratical denizens of the Maelstrom

38:24 Huron Blackheart's RED CORSAIRS

57:32 Aeldari Corsairs: the free spirits of their race

01:11:39 Lore excerpts from across the Maelstrom

01:22:28 Outro

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Website/links: https://ttpfieldmanual.captivate.fm

TTP Field Manual is brought to you by Joshy and Jonny, best friends and tabletop gaming fans from their local group, Trust the Process Hobbies. We use this podcast as a platform to share our ramblings about the hobby (though we cannot shut up about Warhammer).

By day, Joshy is a therapist; by night, an RPG aficionado raised on Final Fantasy and years of crafting his own Dungeons & Dragons worlds. Jonny, a technician, spends his downtime conquering more video games than Joshy can keep track of.

Our occasional guest Zakky has a passion for buying things he then has to build.

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From the grimdark depths of Warhammer to the weird corners of indie skirmish games, we’re here to help you explore, expand, and enjoy 'hobby'—wherever it takes us. Expect insights, unfiltered opinions, and an approachable take on miniature wargaming, model releases, lore deep-dives, rambles, and the occasional video game or book chat.

Join us as we light the way for gamers, hobbyists, and lore fanatics through the ever-expanding worlds of tabletop gaming, with new episodes weekly. Whether you're a battle-hardened gamer or eyeing your first box set, you're in good company.

About your hosts

Joshua Bryant

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By day, Joshy is a therapist; by night, he's an RPG aficionado who grew up on (not-so) Final Fantasies and crafting his own Dungeons & Dragons worlds.

Josh loves sci-fantasy, and so is quite at home with Warhammer! He plays Necrons, Adepta Sororitas, and Aeldari. His playstyle is reserved and cagey, preferring to outmaneuver his opponents before delivering the killing blow. His painting approach is a blend of fast painting styles and technical effects. He's the resident lore expert and wishes he could apply his encyclopaedic brain to other areas of life.

Jonathan Langtree

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Jonny, a technician, spends his downtime conquering more video games than Joshy can keep track of.

Jonny is a big fan of magic in his games and putting together vicious combos. He's the de facto Champion of Chaos when it comes to Warhammer, playing Chaos Knights, Thousand Sons, and Chaos Space Marines. He loves synergistic army lists and is always putting together new ideas. His painting approach is classic 'Eavy Metal.