Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Welcome back, everyone!
We're trying something a little different this time around and we're super excited to share with you all!
As most of you know, content release on this channel is...long and far between. This is due to the amount of time, effort and detail we put into the episodes and after 5 years, we think it's time to start something new. Starting with a short series recapping the Covenant Campaigns, we're going to be releasing shorter, more concise lore videos while still incorporating the iconic 'magical storybook' aesthetic that so many of you have come to love.
While this means that the videos will not be as long (3 mins max not including outro/intro sequence), it does mean we can get content out at a more consistent rate without suffering the long-term burn out that Jeff and I know all too well.
We're beyond stoked to see how these videos do and what you all think of them so please do let us know what you like or don't like about this shift in production style!
Visual design, Editing and Audio mixing by Jeffrey Cuiper
Written, Directed and Narrated by Jesse O’Connor
Thumbnail by John ‘Sage’ Matthews
twitter.com/gfxbysage?s=21
Special thanks to these awesome people:
Laytis and Shandryn for their script and writing assistance. Without them, this project never would've left the ground level.
Another special thanks to Matt Greenburg for the coaching and guidance with new recording software (which helped create the Attendant voice affects)
And another thank you to Rude Goblin for the creation of the 'House of Plagues' symbol since in the Afterlives video it uses the default Necrolord symbol (which we didn't want to use for continuity sake)
artstation.com/rudegoblin
And of course, a special thanks to all of our Patrons for the support, love and general all-around good feels! If you want a glimpse at TLC projects before anyone else, learn BTS facts or see in-progress stills and animation sequences, check out our page here: patreon.com/TheLostCodex
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Join our Discord here and come and hang out with the Lost Codex community! discord.gg/exvSQNx
You can now find us on Twitch at twitch.tv/lostcodexlore! Join us for some lore-based streams, casual hangouts and some creative discussion as to how we go about making these videos!
Join our Lost Codex Blizzard Communities!
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Check us out on Instagram at instagram.com/TheLostCodex
Special thanks to the authors and artists of “World of Warcraft Chronicle” for the awesome new lore, amazing artwork and exciting implications for Warcraft's story.
Artwork, music, and models are the property of Blizzard Entertainment unless otherwise specified.
World of Warcraft® and Blizzard Entertainment®
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The Lost Codex is a channel dedicated to the discussion of new lore, the discovery of forgotten texts and the exploration of lost stories.
Patreon: patreon.com/TheLostCodex
Twitter: twitter.com/TheLostCodex
Facebook: facebook.com/TheLostCodex
Instagram: instagram.com/TheLostCodex
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Welcome back, everyone!
We're trying something a little different this time around and we're super excited to share with you all!
As most of you know, content release on this channel is...long and far between. This is due to the amount of time, effort and detail we put into the episodes and after 5 years, we think it's time to start something new. Starting with a short series recapping the Covenant Campaigns, we're going to be releasing shorter, more concise lore videos while still incorporating the iconic 'magical storybook' aesthetic that so many of you have come to love.
While this means that the videos will not be as long (3 mins max not including outro/intro sequence), it does mean we can get content out at a more consistent rate without suffering the long-term burn out that Jeff and I know all too well.
We're beyond stoked to see how these videos do and what you all think of them so please do let us know what you like or don't like about this shift in production style!
Visual design, Editing and Audio mixing by Jeffrey Cuiper
Written, Directed and Narrated by Jesse O’Connor
Thumbnail by John ‘Sage’ Matthews
twitter.com/gfxbysage?s=21
Special thanks to these awesome people:
Laytis and Shandryn for their script and writing assistance. Without them, this project never would've left the ground level.
Another special thanks to Matt Greenburg for the coaching and guidance with new recording software (which helped create the Attendant voice affects)
And another thank you to Rude Goblin for the creation of the 'House of Plagues' symbol since in the Afterlives video it uses the default Necrolord symbol (which we didn't want to use for continuity sake)
artstation.com/rudegoblin
And of course, a special thanks to all of our Patrons for the support, love and general all-around good feels! If you want a glimpse at TLC projects before anyone else, learn BTS facts or see in-progress stills and animation sequences, check out our page here: patreon.com/TheLostCodex
-------------------------------------------------------
Join our Discord here and come and hang out with the Lost Codex community! discord.gg/exvSQNx
You can now find us on Twitch at twitch.tv/lostcodexlore! Join us for some lore-based streams, casual hangouts and some creative discussion as to how we go about making these videos!
Join our Lost Codex Blizzard Communities!
NA: blizzard.com/invite/aWjORwu2el
EU: blizzard.com/invite/g9xaWktLpe
Check us out on Instagram at instagram.com/TheLostCodex
Special thanks to the authors and artists of “World of Warcraft Chronicle” for the awesome new lore, amazing artwork and exciting implications for Warcraft's story.
Artwork, music, and models are the property of Blizzard Entertainment unless otherwise specified.
World of Warcraft® and Blizzard Entertainment®
-------------------------------------------------------
The Lost Codex is a channel dedicated to the discussion of new lore, the discovery of forgotten texts and the exploration of lost stories.
Patreon: patreon.com/TheLostCodex
Twitter: twitter.com/TheLostCodex
Facebook: facebook.com/TheLostCodex
Instagram: instagram.com/TheLostCodex
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![Decoded Episode 29: Blizzcon 2018 - The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpected | A Lost Codex Podcast
Welcome back to another episode of Decoded, a Lost Codex Podcast!
Join Jesse this week as he talks about The Horseman’s Psalm / Hallows End Song, Blizzcon announcements and of course, the HYPE for Blizzcon 2019!
iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decoded-a-lost-codex-podcast/id1375721344
Stitcher link: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-lost-codex/decoded-a-lost-codex-podcast
Soundcloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/user-869244287
Decoded Episode 28: Post TwitchCon Shenanigans [Delayed] | A Lost Codex Podcast
https://youtu.be/qKlXd78teUw
Thank you to all the new Patrons who have signed up to support us! Without your support and love, these videos would be even more impossible so thank you for everything youve given!
For those still looking to support us, check out our Patreon below!
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Gain exclusive behind the scenes look at how these videos are made, sneak-peek previews of upcoming scripts and slides and more!
Visual design, Editing and Audio mixing by Jeffrey Cuiper
Written, Directed and Narrated by Jesse O’Connor
Join our Discord here and come and hang out with the Lost Codex community! https://discord.gg/exvSQNx
You can now find us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/lostcodexlore
Join us for some lore-based streams, casual hang-outs and some creative discussion as to how we go about making these videos!
Special thanks to the authors and artists of “World of Warcraft Chronicle” for the awesome new lore, amazing artwork and exciting implications for Warcrafts story.
Artwork, music, and models are the property of Blizzard Entertainment unless otherwise specified.
World of Warcraft® and Blizzard Entertainment®
The Lost Codex is a channel dedicated to the discussion of new lore, the discovery of forgotten texts and the exploration of lost stories.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLostCodex
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLostCodex
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lostcodexlore
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLostCodex
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![History of the Night Elves Part 3: War of the Ancients [Lore Video]
Welcome back to another episode of the Legends of the Titan Keepers!
We carry on where we left off in the History of the Night Elves series!
In todays chapter, we explore the events and battles that happened during the War of the Ancients. We learn of the Aspects role and fate in the War, the succession of new leadership in the resistance and betrayal on both sides of the war.
Visual design, Editing and Audio mixing by Jeffrey Cuiper
Written, Directed and Narrated by Jesse O’Connor
Check out our new Twitch page at https://www.twitch.tv/lostcodexlore !
We have a Patreon page now! More information found here:
https://www.patreon.com/TheLostCodex
Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/TheLostCodex
Special thanks to Hipnosworld for his custom model edits and allowing us to feature them in our slides. Without him, many of our depictions would be inaccurate or use old/outdated models!
Check out his work here: http://hipnosworld.deviantart.com
Special thanks to the authors and artists of “World of Warcraft Chronicle” for the awesome new lore, amazing artwork and exciting implications for Warcrafts story.
Artwork, music and models are the property of Blizzard Entertainment unless otherwise specified.
World of Warcraft® and Blizzard Entertainment®
Check out Part 1 of the History of the Night Elves series here: https://youtu.be/I_6tE3heUNE
Check out Part 2 in of the History of the Night Elves series here: https://youtu.be/yUHpri4_XhQ
Check out our Artifact Playlist here: https://youtu.be/HLPjKzgnrS8?list=PLZ...
Check out our recent series on the story Odyn and the Keepers of Azeroth here: https://youtu.be/vxmbKm3jUNs?list=PLZxU_9fCOGd3xLHJJNxS_MPkckYJp3pah
The Lost Codex is a channel dedicated to the discussion of new lore, the discovery of forgotten texts and the exploration of lost stories.
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![The Horsemans Psalm - Hallows End Song: Tale of the Headless Horseman | Lost Codex Lore Video
Every year, during Hallow’s End, the Headless Horseman returns to Tirisfal to terrorize the citizens of Azeroth. But this fiend was not always an unholy incarnation of madness & spite. Once, he was known by another name. Once, he was known as Sir Thomas Thomson
Credit:
Performed by Silver Letomi
https://www.youtube.com/user/SilverLetomi
https://twitter.com/silverleto
Written by Jesse O’Connor and Shandryn and Jay the Bard
https://twitter.com/RogueShandryn
https://twitter.com/jaythebard89
Video Production by Jeffrey Cuiper
Music Performed by Walid Feghali
http://walidfeghali.com/
Contributing Digital Artist: Sir Thompshire
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLH3swtRPxzpaEzirnFAOA
Special thanks to Laytis and Goobijen for their creative contribution and thanks to Zillions for project management and contributing creative assistance.
LYRICS:
Intro:
Prepare yourselves for a true tale told
Gather ‘round, the young and old
Hallows End is here at last
To Sing the Song of Thomson’s past
Narrator:
Ah, yes. Its that time of year. Welcome. The days grow cold so come, sit by the candlelight . Let me tell you about a good man who succumbed to madness, a man driven to insanity by loss. You may know him as… the Headless Horseman.
[Horrible Horseman Guffaw]
Verse:
Sir Thomas Thomson was his name
A pumpkin farmer first, by trade
A happy family he did raise
‘pon his farm in Tirisfal Glade
Chorus 1:
The moonlight falls
In Silver Halls
The Order Calls
In Tirisfal
The sky is dark
The fire burns
We strive in vain
as Fates wheel turns
To the Light sir Tom was drawn
As Shadows fell ‘pon Lordaeron
He had fought by Uther’s side
As Stratholme burned; as last hope died
Yet brave sir Tom still held his blade
He pledged his sword to the Crusade
To serve under Red Lord’s command
In vengeance for the Silver Hand
Chorus 2:
The moonlight falls
In Scarlet Halls
The Crusade Calls
In Tirisfal
The sky is dark
The fire burns
We strive in vain
as Fates wheel turns
All along, he held one fear;
The lives of those he held most dear
He left his home with one request
To take his fam’ly to the west
But no ship sailed; the family stayed
Tom knew not - in blood they paid
In rage he searched, for scourge to quell
And by his hand his loved ones fell
Chorus 3:
The moonlight falls
In broken halls
The madness calls
In Tirisfal
The sky is dark
The fire burns
We strive in vain as Fates wheel turns
Grief struck his mind, a mad’ning song
If none was right, then all was wrong
Soon-all that lived had earn’d his ire
A righteous purge by cleansing fire
And on the eve of Wicker’s Flame
Both friend and foe alike were slain
Upon his own, Tom swung his blade
They took his head, his fate was made
Closing Verse:
And in his tomb, did Thomson lie
As shadows coiled, they’d housed a lie
With demon’s blood, to rage a slave
Arose the Horseman from his grave
Final Chorus:
The moonlight falls
In Hallowed Halls
The Horseman calls
In Tirisfal
[GUFFAW]
[End]
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Gain exclusive behind the scenes look at how these videos are made, sneak-peek previews of upcoming scripts and slides and more!
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Special thanks to the authors and artists of “World of Warcraft Chronicle” for the awesome new lore, amazing artwork and exciting implications for Warcrafts story.
Artwork, music, and models are the property of Blizzard Entertainment unless otherwise specified.
World of Warcraft® and Blizzard Entertainment®
The Lost Codex is a channel dedicated to the discussion of new lore, the discovery of forgotten texts and the exploration of lost stories.
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