to be fair as far as I remember Neferata actually cried when Arkhan died during the end times and while yes Nagash is incapable of forming any kind of friendship Arkhan is the closest thing he has to a friend
To be fair, Nagash only trusted 2 people in existence, himself and Arkhan. Everyone else he treated like they were imminently about to betray him. Also Arkhan got to bang Neferata and created Vampires by showing her the elixir of life. He was such a swell guy that when he got clapped in the End Times Neferata cried. Which she didn't even do for her husband.
Okay... I still hope for: - Alith Anar (The Punisher from Warhammer, feat. the Nagarythe Expanded Mod) - Odysseus (The Man with a plan) - Kroq-Gar (The Anime Protagonist)
@@madkoala2130 Ra'tok is the carry at the start true, but I would argue at the point where you unlock Grimloq, Kroq-Gar can handle a lot (and I mean a lot) of stuff
This noob's guide made me think that arkhan and neferata's relationship can be best described as ex lovers who still hook up from time to time for fun times with their relationship being stopped by arkhan's simping for nagash and khalida saying that neferata should hook up with women and trying to cure neferata of her vampire curse.
To Neffy and Arkhan's credit, Neffy didn't friend zone him because she had no feelings, but because she cared about him too much to get in a relationship with him, which uh, considering neffy, is probably the kindest thing she ever did.
I can tell you why the novel contradicts the old lore. It's because Josh Reynolds does amazing work with characters and Arkhan was really developed in the various short stories and novels written by Reynolds.
The Nagash Age of Legends novels that wildly contradict canon (including canon in game books that came out after them) that he referenced weren't written by Josh Reynolds. They were written by someone else. The End Times novel were Arkhan and Neferata kissed, yeah that was Reynolds.
Ah yes, Josh "I hate Brettonia here's a 3 novel series all about Brettonia btw there's an Empire sub character who makes them all look exceptionally dumb" Reynolds
@@andrewschiffbauer4277 not everything’s going to be a master piece. But I’m a little unsure of what trilogy you’re talking about? Mostly because the only Bret trilogy I can think of was written by Anthony Reynolds.
@@joshuavazquez5240 My absolute mistake, you are correct. Everything about End Times was silly and rushed though, and the only man Neferata ever loved was Vlad/Vashanesh who was smart enough to nope.gif, do a 360 and walk away
I love Arkhan, i really didnt care much about "necrons not in speesh" but after reading some of the rise of nagash books and even some of the aos books, he is really cool guy ..
If they make joint factions now and planning to bring back Nagash, then I hope to see Abhorash with same VC and TK rosters and with Brettonian knights coming in to swear a martial oath to one of the companions of the Green Knight. And with new Kathai lore with "weredragon" nobility, they could say that dragon Abhorash slew and drained to be cured of his thirst was one of the Dragon Emperor's siblings.... and then add vampiric red dragon to Kathai legendary lords list with revenge boner for Abhorash:D
I mean a curse of years on an elf is literally impotent. High elf Batman laughed at him for that attempt probably and considering how often he laughs it mustve stung.
To be fair, Arkhan cursed him so hard that his soul exploded, got scattered across reality, and still clung to him when a literal god put him back together. So Id say Arkhan got him pretty good with that one.
As far as I recall, Eltharion was reduced to dust by the spell. Elves can be quite old, but with a few exceptions, most don't tend to live past a third millennium if memory serves. ...So basically Arkhan upcast the spell real hard. It should be noted that this lad is also by definition the second most powerful Lore of Vampires caster after Nagash himself.
So, now I have to look up that mod, because I just need some more variety in the early to midgame Tome Kings roster that Arkhan's current selection of units...doesn't really supply all that readily.
Its fun, but really unbalanced sadly. It makes Arkhan by far the most powerful of the tomb kings, and maybe even puts the faction overall into the top 10. maybe even top 5. If you dont mind being a little overpowered, its pretty good. Afaik its really accurate to the lore, too, but im not an expert at all. I think the modmaker also said he wanted to look at balance again. All in all its really worth trying out.
Oh, i remember that. Eltha- i mean, batelf, forgot that he was also a mage and tried to one on one (DISARMED) Arkhan, attempting to kill a multi-millenia old liche by... snapping his neck. End Times was weird as f@%×.
To be fair at that time Arkhan was attempting to resurrect Nagash while the High Elf army with Eltharion was getting overwhelmed and slaughtered. Mostly because Eltharion is a dick that doesn't play well with others and rather than wait for the Empire and the Dwarfs to bring their own forces, he went off without them. Eltharion basically knew by that point that he and his warriors weren't going to survive the battle but he could kill Arkhan and stop the resurrection of Nagash, it would be a worthy sacrifice. It was desperation move pure and simple for Eltharion.
@@AkatsukiBoss13 but why didn't he casted any spell then? Sounds still a tid better than simply take and try to broke a skeleton neck by smashing his head against the edge of a cauldron.
@@AkatsukiBoss13 To be fair, the human army actually went ahead (because Eltharion took a more cautious approach and the human commander got impatient) and got slaughtered, while the Dwarfs were forced into a fight with a massive beastmen herd that left them at a fraction of their strenght and unable to reach the meeting point.
Best one yet. I don't know what's more disturbing the fact that I relate to him so much or the fact that I relate to him so much and he is used and abused more then an 7/11 restroom.
Been waiting for this one for SO long :') And honestly, it feels like you've been waiting for this one just as long. Arkhan is 100% the best source of ball busting content. Holy carp you've outdone yourself. Love your shit, stay awesome ♥
Wow that’s kinda nuts to hear all this because I love Arkhan in TW2 but i never knew his lore like that. His lore is actually really cool to me, i might have to go back and run him to see if i can beat his campaign. And from what i hear nagash is gonna be in tw3 for immortal empires sooooo this is gonna be great
In the books he has a line berating himself when he rushes off to rescue Neferata. “First Nagash, now Neferata, you never learn, do you?” Make of that what you will.
@@thanquolrattenherz9665 No Thanqual he will not. He Will have a mount that rivals even your most trusted and mightiest of friends "Bone Ripper" tho in the form of a Dread Abyssal
Well it's been a while since you last made one of these so do you think you could the other Dwarf Lords their own video or perhaps summon the Elector Counts and give Karl Franz his own Noobs Guide, or perhaps give Sigvald his Noobs Guide and not have any innuendos in it at all. Just some ideas being thrown out, you don't have to do them immediately just whenever you get the time.
Nagash: Arkhan, if we win, I'll sit on your face.
Arkhan: *Immediately rises from the dead.*
Culture is strong with this one
Who wouldn't
“He’s basically just evil Smithers.”
So, he’s just Smithers. Got it.
Smithers if he was a bit more of a killer and can raise the dead
smithers evil?
to be fair as far as I remember Neferata actually cried when Arkhan died during the end times and while yes Nagash is incapable of forming any kind of friendship Arkhan is the closest thing he has to a friend
Tears of friendship maybe.
Reminds me of that harry potter fan fiction where the main character constandly cries tears of blood.
@@MouldMadeMind "and drago took all his cloths, and he had a really big "you know-what" and everything!"
-Sample from "My Immortal", by J.K Rowling
@@codybonds Another proof there’s no pure friendship between men and women
Didn’t she kiss him before he did or something?
Skelly boi getting more action than the entire fanbase.
Alternatively: "Behind every great skeleton, you'll also find another skeleton"
A bigger skeleton
@@J4R0D With a taller hat
And here I was expecting this series to basically be over until Warhammer 3.
Cheers, mate!
To be fair, Nagash only trusted 2 people in existence, himself and Arkhan. Everyone else he treated like they were imminently about to betray him.
Also Arkhan got to bang Neferata and created Vampires by showing her the elixir of life. He was such a swell guy that when he got clapped in the End Times Neferata cried.
Which she didn't even do for her husband.
Well, her husband was an abusive, misogynistic bastard, so….who *would* cry for him? Aside from his dude bro minions who depended on him, of course.
Tbf, Nagash also punished Arkhan brutally if he ever failed him, trust is kind of a big word here.
@@veermudambi5795also, her husband poisoned her when she took over making the elixir and basically usurped him.
Cody: "Luckily he's a necromancer and can make his own friends."
Me: "Siri, how do I become a necromancer?"
😂😂
Everyone thinks Arkhan is a simp for Nagash. He's not though, he just has a large shrine and bountiful body pillows of Nagash.
Ah yes what we weebs best describe Arkhan, a yandere
@@herbertvonbismarck8303 a necromantic yandere ALRIGHTY THEN BURN THE CORPSE
It is a tasteful one though
He's Nagash's yes-man and if you listen closely, you can hear the gagging noises from Arkhan's room
Okay... I still hope for:
- Alith Anar (The Punisher from Warhammer, feat. the Nagarythe Expanded Mod)
- Odysseus (The Man with a plan)
- Kroq-Gar (The Anime Protagonist)
Malekith the Witch King (Anakin Skywalker)
More like Kroq-Gar and his assistant Rak'tok (who does most of the lifting).
@@madkoala2130 Ra'tok is the carry at the start true, but I would argue at the point where you unlock Grimloq, Kroq-Gar can handle a lot (and I mean a lot) of stuff
@@DerSisch The Last Defenders? More like THE FIRST ATTACKERS
@@HearthArrowandKey Is this one of those "the last door on the left is the first door on the right" situations?
And when the world needed him most, he returned
and he failed again
@@thanquolrattenherz9665 Ye well that time it wasnt his fault
For someone always second fiddle, the fact he’s the only Tomb King in Age of Sigmar aside from Nagash himself is somewhat ironic
GW did the Tomb Kings dirty and ill never forgive them for that
@@GwyndOwO you mean GW i think?
@@GwyndOwO yes it's definitely Greed workshop.
@@MouldMadeMind yeah i meant GW, lol sorry
Im just happy that Eltharion got his rematch recently. Kicking that Lich's bones when he tried to use Curse of Years again.
This noob's guide made me think that arkhan and neferata's relationship can be best described as ex lovers who still hook up from time to time for fun times with their relationship being stopped by arkhan's simping for nagash and khalida saying that neferata should hook up with women and trying to cure neferata of her vampire curse.
Thats dumb, khalida *hated* neferata and wanted to eviscerate her
@@jonathanredacted3245 After Neferata killed her and tried turning her into a vampire.
@@discountplaguedoctor88 She hated her before she got killed, that is why they fought.
I love the mount he got in the end times
It’s basically a skeleton cat dragon
Dread Abyssal, His X gurl friend and Manfred both got one too but his is the best by far.
"Why don't you go fight that horde of angry vikings while me and the other vampires run away ?"
Arkhan charges in like a true chad ;7
To Neffy and Arkhan's credit, Neffy didn't friend zone him because she had no feelings, but because she cared about him too much to get in a relationship with him, which uh, considering neffy, is probably the kindest thing she ever did.
Neferata has stated that 08:23 never happened and was a fanfic Arkhan wrote into one of the 9 books of Nagash to impress his boss once he came back.
Would you believe a vampiress that is know for manipulation and lying?
@@MouldMadeMind let alone a woman
I can tell you why the novel contradicts the old lore. It's because Josh Reynolds does amazing work with characters and Arkhan was really developed in the various short stories and novels written by Reynolds.
The Nagash Age of Legends novels that wildly contradict canon (including canon in game books that came out after them) that he referenced weren't written by Josh Reynolds. They were written by someone else. The End Times novel were Arkhan and Neferata kissed, yeah that was Reynolds.
@@AkatsukiBoss13 my bad forgot that they were written by another writer. Still really good novels and the romance aspect was still there.
Ah yes, Josh "I hate Brettonia here's a 3 novel series all about Brettonia btw there's an Empire sub character who makes them all look exceptionally dumb" Reynolds
@@andrewschiffbauer4277 not everything’s going to be a master piece. But I’m a little unsure of what trilogy you’re talking about? Mostly because the only Bret trilogy I can think of was written by Anthony Reynolds.
@@joshuavazquez5240 My absolute mistake, you are correct.
Everything about End Times was silly and rushed though, and the only man Neferata ever loved was Vlad/Vashanesh who was smart enough to nope.gif, do a 360 and walk away
That nostalgic medieval 2 music at the beginning was unexpected but welcomed.
This is making me hope for a DLC in Game 3 for Nagash as a Tomb kings/Vampire army
I think Nagash making an eventual appearance in game 3 is a no-brainer. Aside from Chaos, he's the main villain of the setting after all
Sure as fuck we are getting him or we riot.
Ah Arkhan the Eternal Friendzone that even Jorah Mormont could pity and Jorah’s dead.
I love Arkhan, i really didnt care much about "necrons not in speesh" but after reading some of the rise of nagash books and even some of the aos books, he is really cool guy ..
Ironically I believe necrons came after the tomb kings
Big props for using the old Nagash models cone of sorcery hat
Finnally after so many months we have another noobs guide
If they make joint factions now and planning to bring back Nagash, then I hope to see Abhorash with same VC and TK rosters and with Brettonian knights coming in to swear a martial oath to one of the companions of the Green Knight.
And with new Kathai lore with "weredragon" nobility, they could say that dragon Abhorash slew and drained to be cured of his thirst was one of the Dragon Emperor's siblings.... and then add vampiric red dragon to Kathai legendary lords list with revenge boner for Abhorash:D
I mean a curse of years on an elf is literally impotent. High elf Batman laughed at him for that attempt probably and considering how often he laughs it mustve stung.
To be fair, Arkhan cursed him so hard that his soul exploded, got scattered across reality, and still clung to him when a literal god put him back together. So Id say Arkhan got him pretty good with that one.
As far as I recall, Eltharion was reduced to dust by the spell. Elves can be quite old, but with a few exceptions, most don't tend to live past a third millennium if memory serves.
...So basically Arkhan upcast the spell real hard. It should be noted that this lad is also by definition the second most powerful Lore of Vampires caster after Nagash himself.
HIgh Elf Batman became a pile of dust so hard he's still a pile of dust in AoS but ok
@@terkmc8991 Thats what happens when he laughs. It wasn't the spell.
I feel the Araby sized hole as well. Seeing the OVN scenes made me sigh a lot. Why was it not implemented? Sigh.....
So, now I have to look up that mod, because I just need some more variety in the early to midgame Tome Kings roster that Arkhan's current selection of units...doesn't really supply all that readily.
Its fun, but really unbalanced sadly. It makes Arkhan by far the most powerful of the tomb kings, and maybe even puts the faction overall into the top 10. maybe even top 5. If you dont mind being a little overpowered, its pretty good. Afaik its really accurate to the lore, too, but im not an expert at all. I think the modmaker also said he wanted to look at balance again. All in all its really worth trying out.
My favorite content creator releasing a new episode in my favorite series. Christmas came early!
Oh, i remember that. Eltha- i mean, batelf, forgot that he was also a mage and tried to one on one (DISARMED) Arkhan, attempting to kill a multi-millenia old liche by... snapping his neck.
End Times was weird as f@%×.
To be fair at that time Arkhan was attempting to resurrect Nagash while the High Elf army with Eltharion was getting overwhelmed and slaughtered. Mostly because Eltharion is a dick that doesn't play well with others and rather than wait for the Empire and the Dwarfs to bring their own forces, he went off without them. Eltharion basically knew by that point that he and his warriors weren't going to survive the battle but he could kill Arkhan and stop the resurrection of Nagash, it would be a worthy sacrifice.
It was desperation move pure and simple for Eltharion.
@@AkatsukiBoss13 but why didn't he casted any spell then? Sounds still a tid better than simply take and try to broke a skeleton neck by smashing his head against the edge of a cauldron.
@@AkatsukiBoss13 To be fair, the human army actually went ahead (because Eltharion took a more cautious approach and the human commander got impatient) and got slaughtered, while the Dwarfs were forced into a fight with a massive beastmen herd that left them at a fraction of their strenght and unable to reach the meeting point.
Best one yet. I don't know what's more disturbing the fact that I relate to him so much or the fact that I relate to him so much and he is used and abused more then an 7/11 restroom.
Ah yes, lesser Bone Daddy. (Greater to Neferata)
Cody, keep making these videos. Consistent great production quality, solid storytelling and more laughs than I thought possible.
Been waiting for this one for SO long :')
And honestly, it feels like you've been waiting for this one just as long. Arkhan is 100% the best source of ball busting content. Holy carp you've outdone yourself.
Love your shit, stay awesome ♥
I really like this new style you used in this Noobs guide!
Arkhan is the Starscream to Nagash's Megatron.
Nah Arkhan is actually loyal to Nagash.
Arkhan is the Soundwave to Nagash’s Megatron
1:14 And now I immediately know the relationship between Arkhan and Nagash.
This is a perfect holiday season gift. Thank you Cody.
Arkhan the Black? More like, Oh Hey! Cody's Back!!
Wow that’s kinda nuts to hear all this because I love Arkhan in TW2 but i never knew his lore like that. His lore is actually really cool to me, i might have to go back and run him to see if i can beat his campaign. And from what i hear nagash is gonna be in tw3 for immortal empires sooooo this is gonna be great
Plot twist: he actually gained his title because of his HORRENDOUS dental hygiene.
Thats literally canon.
Pinky and the brain with funny hats. ✨PERFECTION✨
That Smithers portrait is too good.
Clever use of wordplays and Egyptian themes.
I approve of the love triangle Arkhan fell into
I don't get why we have an Arkhan the Black guide at this time in space, but i'll take it!
Love how this showed up on my feed sandwiched between two videos about necrons
I always watch your videos at least twice because of how good the jokes and writing are keep ir up
I went and got snacks before watching this, that is how much i love these videos :D
This has more innuendo's than I expected
First time?
i watch these before playing the LL haha, love the vids keep em going
Will you make a video about the exile tomb kings who start the game in naggarond ?
I am so confused how they got there.
I love the new editing style! Funny video!
Where did you get the Neferata Model?
I personally think Arkhan loves Nagash. Not sure what kind of love but it's the sort that kind of makes you do anything for him
In the books he has a line berating himself when he rushes off to rescue Neferata. “First Nagash, now Neferata, you never learn, do you?”
Make of that what you will.
@@veermudambi5795he's a natural sub, that's the truth.
I look forward to every video you put out! thank you for the great content
Last time I was so early Khemri was a city of the living
I want a mod that changes his name to "Arkhan the Mostly Purple"
1:21 'They're Arkhan, they're Arkhan and Nagash-gash-gash-gash-gash.'
This released about 2 days after I started my arkhan campaign and now im on turn 130
I miss these videos! Loved it!
It's so frustrating to gather all the books of nagash, to perform the Ritual - and gain nothing. No Nagash, no cool buffs, no cutscene
Soon my friend, soon. a Nagash mod is 90% or more in the works and its epic.
@@joshmilner4864 will he have a warpfirethrower as armmounted weapon and a doomwheel as mount option?
@@thanquolrattenherz9665 No Thanqual he will not. He Will have a mount that rivals even your most trusted and mightiest of friends "Bone Ripper" tho in the form of a Dread Abyssal
@@joshmilner4864 mightier than bone ripper holy crap need to steal take it
Top shelf as usual. Thanks Cody!
You realise you basically said "Only undead hitler can save the world", right?
Hopefully you did because it made me smile.
Nice Neferata model.
Thanks! I'm hoping to release a more polished version when the combined Warhammer 3 map releases.
Excellent work as always Cody :)
Holyshitt finally!! I requested this ages ago and Mr. Cody Bonds deliver :'))
Thenks! XD
You are such a talented creator! Keep up the good work
I hope to see more like that when WH3 will drop :)
this was a funny take on Arkhan the black, 5 stars Cody!
Well it's been a while since you last made one of these so do you think you could the other Dwarf Lords their own video or perhaps summon the Elector Counts and give Karl Franz his own Noobs Guide, or perhaps give Sigvald his Noobs Guide and not have any innuendos in it at all. Just some ideas being thrown out, you don't have to do them immediately just whenever you get the time.
Poor Arkhan, an eternal doormat. At least he loves it.
I'm amazed you didn't say "The Felix to his Gotrek"
My life will be empty until i see Wulfrik beeing roasted rather then chilled, while he ia beeing Lore dumped on me.!
This is my moment. I have asking, and this sarcastic brit(?) answers my cries.
Can’t wait to get Nagash in Warhammer 3
Everyone gangster till Nagash comes to warhammer 3!!!
Great choice of Medieval 2:Crusades soundtrack!
Love this content thank you for continuing it
another video add to my collection while i work
8:23 Ah i just finished a campaing where i made her my vassal, that really intresting hearing that now
So good to hear some Medieval 2 ost
Goddamnit Cody all this video did was make me want Nagash.....
Glad to see a Noobs guide come back!
🤣mission accomplished, you made me laugh!🤣
The return of the king.
"Welcome to A Noob's Guide to Arkhan the Mostly Purple"
Once again excellent work
Please do Morathi next ! And than do also a video about Morathi too !
Best series on UA-cam.
Love this series. Hope to see Grombrindal or Alith Anar or Karl Franz.
I have to resist the urge to yell out loud each time one of these pops up. Usually it comes out in a sotto whisper.
Fantastic work!
Let’s be real though: who can say no to a smile from Nagash
the blacked joke killed me.
Hubba hubba, that pre-vamp Neferata
Finally! I love these.
Voting for a Noob's guide to Archaon the Everchosen
Still waiting on a Noobs Guide to Boris Todbringer
I'm still waiting on him to have a playable campaign!
@@codybonds mods my good man! I love using the faction unlocker for lore factions that haven’t been implemented yet!
Sorry Settra, we stan Nagash in this Dynasty.
Thank you. Plz more noobs guide, for all TW series, pretty please.
This was perfect!