Horrible Heretics: KHARN THE BETRAYER | Warhammer 40,000 Lore 

When other channels do summaries and bios it’s almost like they are reading from a wiki. Ian just has the perfect narration and personal touch, it’s very authentic. Good job releasing great content even when you aren’t around!

The thing I find most fascinating about Khárn and that I never see talked about is how his story ultimately has a happy ending (for him, not for anybody else). His life is defined by torturing himself to please his master, first the Emperor and then Angron, and both of them show him very little regard before they kick him to the next guy... then Khorne comes along, and he absolutely adores Khárn. He keeps a special skull pile of Khárn's kills like a proud dad and he refuses to make Khárn a demon because Khárn is already perfect as-is. All Khárn ever wanted was approval, and Khorne outright loves him.

6:25 I've got to correct you there, Angron didn't refuse help, because none was offered. Thats one of the reasons he went berserk in the first place when the Emperor teleported him to the ship against his will. It also continued to be a sore spot and reason for hatred of the Emperor. The Emperor even made him watch as they died, and when he demanded an answer, he was ignored and told that he'd hope Angron would one day understand why(he didn't).Had the Emperor actually helped and sent the Custodians in as well, Angron likely would have been the most loyal primarch of all, even with the nails. Heres a quote from Angron speaking to Lorgar about it. " You kept that mule Kor Phaeron. Russ kept his kin-friends. The Lion kept Luther. Humans -- brothers and foster fathers -- saved and raised into Legion ranks. But not me. Not Angron, no. Did the Emperor teleport his gold-wrapped Custodians down to help me and my army? No. Did he free the War Hounds and order them to battle, fight alongside me? No. Did he save my brothers and sisters the way he spared and honoured the Lion's closest kin? The way he honoured Kor Phaeron? No, no and no. No mercy for Angron. Angron the Oathbreaker. Angron the Betrayer."

"The actual story of Karn the Betrayer is something of a tragedy." You could say that about the entire World Eater's legion, whether you include Angron or not.

“Transported from the ‘Jermani’ regions of Terra…” Huh. Now I know that Kharn would probably like a good sauerkraut every now and then.

This is the beginning of the best series you've ever done.

I imagine that Khan's Kill-counter just flashed, "ERROR: OVERFLOW". Another great video. I hope that Ian is having a good time on his world tour.

I could buy Khârn, but I could also probably convert him. The entire story of the World Eaters is tragic, but even before I knew of it, I've loved their simplicity. No tricks, no deceit, no magic, no waiting. Only brutal, mindless and terrifying carnage, in the name of a god that will never be satisfied, represented by a Primarch who has lost almost all ability to truly lead due to his blood fueled madness, and led by a captain who's mind is so lost that he can't even tell friend from foe.

Kharn and Argul Tal best bromance

🎵‘Horrible heretics……’🎵 (Horrible history theme)

I love how the first quote we have from Kharn, way back in 2nd ed has just become all the more meaningful and tragic as he's been recast into a fully formed character: "KILL! MAIM! BURN! KILL! MAIM! BURN! KILL! MAIM! BURN! KILL! MAIM! BURN!"

Your style of lore delivery is perfect. Not so long like others and not too short as to leave an unclear understanding. Love your channel!

excellent video. your style is perfect for these histories. The world eaters are so tragic , just seeking an escape from pain. Its all horrible.

Well this was so nice to listen to. You're a great storyteller and your voice is soothing, even when talking about bloodthirsty monsters :D

Another good entry would be Typhus of the Death Guard or Lucius of the Emporer's Children or Argul Thal of the Word Bearers

Swell guy, that Kharn.

Interested to see who you do next! Would love to see the companion video for this one be Argel Tal, or go the other side of the heresy and do Typhon.

Even if the Emperor had stepped in to save Angron, Angron wouldn't have joined him. Angron just fought to free himself from the yoke of one tyrant, he wouldn't accept another.

Hell yeah, a new (to me ) lore channel to binge on.

Simply the best quality narrative focused and executed narration in 40k. Keep it up good Arbiter.

Fantastic video with great level of detail, showing how the cartoonish Kharn is actually a well-rounded and interesting character. Great stuff as always!

It’s funny, in the TTRPG Cyberpunk 2020, there’s a gang known as Malestrom, essentially they’re ultra cyborgs, blood thirsty too. One of their leaders essentially was Kharn, he went crazy and left the gang, but would turn up at random battles to either the boon, or annoyance of his gang.

Really enjoyed this. Thanks Ian. And thanks to the writers of Kahn's story.

A tragedy of Shakespearean proportions.

He's not the dumbest man in the universe, but The Emp's handling of Angron certainly doesn't paint him as the genius he's said to be.

Trying to talk slower? For most people that certainly would be recommended, but i feel that you speak so perfect English, you might be an exception to that rule. I feel it messes with your cadence. No hate only love! Keep up the good work!

Awesome video. It is great to learn about Kharne. Keep up the good work.

we want more of Horrible Heretics!!!

Increase speed to 1.25x if you want Ian to speak like he usually does 😂

Thinking of doing a horus heresy World Eaters army… this video is not helping my thirst to serve the blood god

"You can trust me, I'm Kharn The Betrayer. It's one of those ironic nicknames!"

Ngl, a Horrible History style warhammer show would be awesome!

Effectively, the Horus Heresy can be summed as "Oh, yeah, some folks were a bit on the wonky side. But then the World Eaters made everything worse."

Such an amazing and tragic story, fantastic video on one of my favorite characters from the heresy!

I’m sure Mira’s relaxation meditations would have helped Kharn.

Awesome video lore about Kharn the Betrayer!

Love the new production and music!

Kharn is hands down my favorite character in 40k not named Angron

You do this so well. I've been an avid Warhammer fan for over twenty years and you make me believe that everything you say actually happened.

You call them horrible heretics, I call them upstanding revolutionaries doing what they can for the good of a higher cause, but I guess yours rolls off the tongue better.

I'd like a bit more on how kharn's presentation evolved.

Nailed the music in this video, Ian!

Brilliant video! Cant wait for more in the series.

Kharn the Diplomat, yeah that sounds right. How bad were the other candidates?

If Big E's plan hadn't been interrupted, you think it would have been Angron and the 12th taking the role that Perturabo and the 4th ended up with in the Imperium?

Can't wait for more of these. This one was fantastic.

Killiest Bunnie ears in the galaxy. Perhaps as killy as The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog!?

The way you say arbitor is wildddd

So in technicality Kharn is so much more strong willed than his primarch.

Dat Red Spikey git iz in da line Fer a propa krumpn

Khornedogs for the Kharnival God

Not gonna lie, I read the title as HONORABLE Heretics. Must be cause Kharn is just such a swell guy.

"If you wanna learn about the truly horrible - who am I kidding they're all horrible!" a little redundant don't you think?

40K is Kharn the Betrayer, 30K is Kharn the Betrayed.

Kharn is the best character in the Chaos faction

Hate the discovery of Angron. It only makes sense if the Emperor (smh) wanted Angron to betray him.

Absolutely loved this video pretty much the best description of this hobby 😂😂😂

Kharn is a pretty swell guy if you ask me. He once peeled the skin off twenty cultists to make me this nifty "leather" wallet. No idea why it took twenty people, but hey thats Kharn for ya! Always thinking of his friends!

How come the vocal pace of this episode sounds slightly slower than usual? Sounds like the video has been slowed down to 0.9 speed or something (have checked my speed settings and all fine)

The music here is so creapy

Man, this makes me want to buildsome primaris War Hounds

Swell guy, that Khârn

But kharn is such a swell guy.

You can't call the series "Horrible Heretics" without also including a song a la Horrible Histories.

Loving this new series!

Does Kharn is still alive during the '' present '' time of 40k ?

Simply amazing❤

Pls do Talos and First Claw!

He's just very kharnsequent....

Damn good video, loved it!

Hi Ian, can you tell me what the name of this lovely looking heresy reference book you're always showing is? Thanks!

Really want to watch this but I have 75 pages left of ‘Betrayer’ and don’t want to spoil anything! Although it’s not like I don’t know where it all ends up.

Hey Ian. I’m an older guy so this is how I use RU-vid 😊 thus this comment is off subject (I know, obnoxious, sorry) just because I had an actual serious question on one of your older videos that I needed an answer for, but was afraid it may not get noticed in an older video. Your 40K editions video - you said the 1st edition came in a hardcover? I was always under the impression that the hardcover was a reprint that was some sort of anniversary edition that was a warhammer world exclusive and the softcover was the original, and format for additional printings up until 2nd was released? Can someone please clear this up for me? I thought I knew, but now I am confused! 😅 Thanks!

So glad you did this video. Kharn is my favorite character and the one that got me to start the eight fold path! 🩸💀🩸

Horrible Heretics? Is this the 40k equivalent of Horrible Histories?

Kharn is the goodest boy! Great retelling of his story- and without needing saying, f$*k Erebus. Obviously.

Im a loyalist and I aproove this video.

Everything is tragic. But the nails were a choice. At least for Kharn...

If your calling this series horrible heretics you should do a stupid deaths segment

Just Love it

Are you speaking slower than normal, it sounds different

aint you supposed to be on a vacation? kek

inno a satana, the cacao-daemon. Or is it the chai-daemon?

CHAD

Kharn feels like the perfect counter story to Garro. One succeeded in maintaining their duty and honour, the other failed.

Kharn's journey is kinda the same as Angron's in a sense. Desire to serve his chosen master(Angron wanted to die with his brothers, Kharn wanted to fight beside Angron), the strength of their nature denied to them(the empathy in this case). Eventual fall into the fallen path where they no longer have any choice in the matter(Kharn going full berserker, Angron being offered up as a sacrifice to Khorne). Tragic, but also endearing as I pity the fall.

I don't think theres a more deserving character for the name "Horrible Heretics"

I hope Kharn will hunt down Erebus in current timeline and finish their fight!

"lol" Said Kharn the Betrayer "Lmao"

The Wrath of Kharn short story is hilarious

Haven't gotten this far in the HH books yet, but damn this was good. I thought Angron's tale was tragic, but this was even more heartbreaking.

I kind of resonate with the world eaters and Angron, i dont have nails biting in my head but i do have brain damage in the part of my brain that regulates emotion, so much like them i struggle to not go berserk in times of stress. Its a funny thing how some things can draw you into hobbies.

to quote adeptus ridiculous: "Lol" said Kharn, "Lmao" said Kharn

I can't believe how good your videos are compared to the amount of subs you have. I don't know exactly how long I've been watching you but I think you had like 30k when I started, something like that. and this video is as good or better than anyone with six times your sub count has with regard to this subject, in terms of how well researched and edited the video is. I'm impressed and anyone who knows anything at all about watching warhammer stuff on youtube also would be.

Listening to the Khârn Lore from a different youtuber even though I know full well that I will not learn anything new.

Just checking in to see if Kharn caught Erebus yet 😃

Khârn was so fun in 2nd ed 40k

comment for the comment god!

kharn was german?

The short story of Angron getting transported to the flagship and everyone trying to deal with him is ABSOLUTELY amazing. This is a great video summing up a surprisingly complex story.