Battle of the Bards

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And the full "Friendship" song:
open.spotify.com/album/3ul2G9...
Antrius takes on his rival / ex-lover Zephyr to find out who has the finest, fiddliest fingers, in the fifth annual Battle of the Bards!
Written & Directed by Elliot Owen Charles - @technotropism
Produced by Goldie Soetianto & Vincent Power
Executive Producer: Goldie Soetianto - @vysanthe
Starring:
Antrius: Thomas Taufan - @forgeling
Zephyr: Matthrew Predny - @matthewpredny
Evandra: Eva Devore - @eva_devore
Nixie: Fall Cosplay - @fallcosplay
DM: Kendall Drury - @kendallthehuman
Zephyr Stan: Nick Barraclough
Charmed Patron #1: Renard Souciant
Fight Choreography: Thomas Taufan & Elliot Owen Charles
Stunt Performers: Renard Souciant
Dance Choreography (Zephyr): Tony Oxybel
Dance Choreography (Antrius): Thomas Taufan
Script Editor: Vidya Rajan
Script Consultant: Sam Wade, Kendall Drury
Storyboard Artist: Yumi Young
1st Assistant Director: Vincent Power
2nd Assistant Director: Dion Wheeler
Associate Producer: Nick Barraclough
Unit Manager: Nick Barraclough
Production Assistant: Grace Brighton-Hall
Script Supervisor: Manul Japheth "MJ" Gunaratne
Driver: Debra Vo
Director of Photography: Goldie Soetianto
B-Cam Operator: Liam Neal
1st Assistant Camera: Jasmine Suivi
2nd Assistant Camera: Tahnee Simpson
Stills Photography: Gabe Ng
Gaffer: Lucky Dreamer
Lighting assistant: Liam Neal
Sound Recordist: Martin Demian
Playback: Martin Demian
Production Designer: Eirena Sapounas
Props Master: Azi Wallmeyer
Set Dressing: Azi Wallmeyer
Costume Designer: Laura Cagnacci
Additional Costume Design: Thomas Taufan
Standby Wardrobe: Evelyn Jane Robson
HoD SFX MUA: Jennifer Pryer
Make-up Artists: Alana "Lorelei" Boulton, Jayde Masterson
Editor: Elliot Owen Charles
Assistant Editor: Alana Greig
Colourist: Goldie Soetianto
Visual Effects Supervisor & Artist: Ken Abbot
BTS Editor: Nicole Hadjimichael
Trailer Editor: Elliot Owen Charles
Production Stills: Gabe Ng
Composer: Ned McPhie - nedmcphie.squarespace.com/
Sound Design: Ned McPhie
Sound Mix: Ned McPhie
"Battle of the Bards" © [2022]
Music by Ned McPhie & Jake Nielsen
Lyrics by Jake Nielsen
Performed by Thomas Taufan & Matthew Predny
Recording Sound Engineer: Daniel Natoli
Master Mix Engineer: Daniel Natoli
Legal Advice: Sam Berry
Production Accounting: Matthew Carter
Locations Manager: Vincent Power
Special Thanks to:
Melbourne LARP Community, Kryal Castle, Sam Berry, Chris Chow Lawyers, Matthew Carter, Above The Line Accounting, Kiln Studios, Rolando Ramos & Lindesay House, Debra Vo, Gabrielle Ferguson, and Screen Australia
Logo: The Wonyo
Intro Sequence: Reuben Jurott
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[@weareharbinger914]

"Friendship helps your enemies burn." Is the most TTRPG line possible.

[@user-bh7ew3ou9b]

So moved...

[@passerbytanuki2456]

I don't know a lot about TTRPGs tbh but this is definitely true about shonen anime 😂

[@jessicest]

it's the brains on the walls and the burns on the floor...... 😍 so true!

[@kuyagab4444]

This is the D&D equivalent of, "I'm gonna kill you with the power of friendship and this gun I found."

[@OrinyxRyder]

@@kuyagab4444 pretty much the reason why most people played

[@whaleofdarkness]

I love how Nixie just gleefully applaudes even when she is insulted. Probably because Zephyr cast Mass Charm and Wisdom is her dumb stat (just like Intelligence). But maybe she just likes the mayhem.

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

I think it's because Fall has her earplugs in 😂

[@ella6547]

I think EVERYTHING is Nixie's dump stat. I mean, the way Nicole (the character, not to be confused with Alessia the actor) has Nixie throw fireball at ANYONE, regardless of whether a scorching ray / heat metal / flame blade / chromatic orb (fire) / burning hands / fire bolt or conjure bonfire would do!

[@Fae_Nightshade]

@@ella6547 The only stat Nixie is good at isn't even an actual DnD stat, it's pyromancy

[@kitwayne4891]

"What can I say? I like a good burn." - Kelso

[@lucas_leoheart]

@@ella6547 especially it was mentioned during last season when our great warlock tried to have her join the "religion"

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790]

I like how the two actually have different singing and lyric styles. Sometimes in rap battles its very apparent that the same person wrote both characters.

[@jamieadams2589]

It's nice that it ties into how they perform in universe as well. Antrius uses sple classical musical skill whilst Zephyr is capable but his performance is carried by special effects

[@firelordeliteast6750]

I know. That’s pretty hard to accomplish with one person

[@kitemaywilder1792]

what's the mushroom persons race?

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790]

@@kitemaywilder1792 aaaaaaaa I read ONE article about a mushroom growing in someone's throat and now it's haunting me!

[@esmeraldasalamone5417]

Was that a Juniper the Owlchemist cameo?

[@markgearing]

That OwlChemist cameo was the most fleeting thing ever. MORE OWLCHEMIST!

[@TheRealKingDedede]

AH! YOU SAW IT TOO!

[@SurgeXs]

How could I miss it?

[@loukaspaquette2544]

Ahhhhhhhhh! I can't believe it!!!

[@Taliesyn42]

She shows up as three or four different characters in this thing.

[@Ananomouse]

Where/when did owlChemist show up?

[@Lillyluri]

So Zephyr is cocky because he's deep down insecure and lonely, and Antrius is just what we knew he was. Truth spoken, eh, sung.

[@Killmeideserveit]

Another Zephyr fan ? Don't worry me too even though I LOVE Antrius don't get me wrong- THAT'S WHAT VICIOUS MOCKERY IS ! AND I CRAVE IT !

[@Puschit1]

I don't think Antrius knew all of this, he just cast it anyway and hope for the best. Antrius face expression about the part with the sock tells us he was surprised, too.

[@skell6134]

​@@Puschit1I mean,he for sure knows that Zephyr sucks so zone of truth was pretty safe play to make guy embarass himself in front of everyone,lol

[@jakubdrabent8158]

Also, Zephyr constantly attacks people in his song, while Antrius only attacks Zephyr's skills and him personally. Antrius never needs to include personal remarks to anyone else to win, because he is confident that Zephyr's flaws would be enough, while Zephyr doesn't even try to win fair and square. Basically Antrius came to have an actual discussion, while Zephyr tries to win a debate with insults, which is also found in people with lower self esteem

[@agnesdianaracz]

ZEPHYR WE LIKED YOU, BUT MY MONGOLIAN FOR THE OLD CASTLES ARE MORE AS MY ALBINO EXFRIEND FROM OTHER PLANET. He was funny

[@EmissaryofWind]

Antreus finally remembers he has spells! Every time I listen to Bardic Inspiration and he says "I may not be brave or magic or strong" I'm like, buddy, bards are full spellcasters, get a little Hypnotic Pattern up in here

[@RayneRaily]

Not a full Spellcaster in Patfinder, 3.5 red and other.

[@Oirad89]

@@RayneRaily yes, but as for the reference to vicious mockery in bardic inspiration we're clearly in a 5e setting

[@IsaacIsaacIsaacson]

@@Oirad89 Pretty sure that was just a pun / joke.

[@MsTalia1]

@@RayneRaily In Pathfinder 1st and 2nd Edition, and 5th Edition D&D they have access to the same level spells as Wizards. So... yes full caster class. Unlike say a 1st ed PF Paladin or Magus.

[@kazasureign8572]

​@@MsTalia1 they only get access to 6th level spells in pf1e. Wizard gets access to 9th level. They are considered 2/3rd casters. Pf2e bards are full casters, however.

[@fawkespryde9183]

Zephyr is like the guest player that shows up, knowing that they got one session to mess around with the main cast

[@splatninja9447]

Yes, but at least he's entertaining about it and doesn't throw effing feather tokens in front of the goddamn tomb entrance. Never seen a party kill a guest so fast.

[@AngryTheatreMaker]

Zephyr at the beginning throwing fingerhearts and generally acting like a stereotypical K-Pop idol had me in stitches. Antrius revving up toward the end? Priceless. These shenanigans are why I subscribed!

[@luckydannumber2]

It was made more effective by having zephyr real life player not saying anything and staying silent, using his body to communicate rather than talk to the players. If he said something in that scene, it would have ruined the whole skit.

[@KattWhitewind]

I think the finger-hearts were actually him using a type of charm spell, seeing as people went from cheering to booing Antrius after the first one and after the second people suddenly rushed to defend Zephyr.

[@irrevenant3]

@@KattWhitewind I think it's both. He has a K-Pop flavour, including in how he casts his charm, which is very fitting for the character.

[@supekele]

Evandra getting Nixie to stop clapping for Zephyr was a nice touch lmao

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

I love that they played the whole skit like Fall had her earplugs in and didn't actually hear anything that was said. Just Nixie on autopilot.

[@Paulfroe]

yeah good job as we all know what Nixie's comeback would be....F

[@Killmeideserveit]

Yeaaaaa I've been rooting for her since I discovered this awesome shit ! 👏 🙌

[@halgrimhelgrimson]

well she is kinda a thiefling with ADD

[@IndigoIndustrial]

@@Paulfroe 🔥

[@gandalfthegay.]

Zephyr's actor is really feeling himself and I am here for it.

[@avarielblackwing6613]

Finally we learn how Flying Pigs were made!!! All it took was a cleverly lain Zone of Truth... poor Zeph. Secret's out.

[@captainnightblood627]

Because nobody else will

[@netebag1758]

Nice username

[@faustocardy5018]

I mean, the little BTS hearts... 😂 He was definitely feeling it

[@Firepaw20011]

Ya'll got the owl lady to cameo! She has the most adorable cosplays!

[@stephenwood6663]

Yes! The Owlchemist is awesome! :D

[@BrunoMaricFromZagreb]

Owl lady?

[@stephenwood6663]

@@BrunoMaricFromZagreb You can see the Owlchemist to the left of Antrius at 3:20. She sometimes posts videos on KZbin: just do a search for "Owlchemist".

[@marshwalker7217]

@@BrunoMaricFromZagreb The lady left of Antreus at 3:42. Her cosplays are amazing, her channel is Miss Twisted.

[@Taliesyn42]

And she shows up as several different characters.

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

Thomas’s voice never fails to just blow me away. It’s so rich and powerful, but he can so easily make it soar. His diction is spotless, his patter makes Modern Major General look pedestrian, and he’s so easily able to infuse so much character and emotion into each syllable. Its just jaw-dropping, honestly.

[@vanessainman2921]

I agree. He's amazing and needs his own movie

[@kailynrudd7937]

Having no prior knowledge of this channel whatsoever, where do I sign up to just watch this man sing indefinitely??

[@andrewjohnson6716]

“Your mom and dad are waiting….at my house.” 😂 a double punchline!

[@deathbykonami5487]

Double punchline for a double entendre.

[@dariuszblack7956]

nicely said im your daddy

[@adirmugrabi]

"friendship helps your enemies burn" so perfect, she is the perfect friend

[@meladaptiveTragedies]

I agree

[@asafupps]

“It’s the two in the back that are ever slightly blurred!” GENIUS!

[@ProffessorYellow]

[@raideranimator6091]

@@ProffessorYellowhow… how’d you do that?

[@ProffessorYellow]

@@raideranimator6091 🎉

[@raideranimator6091]

@@ProffessorYellow the trophy, why does it have a face?

[@ProffessorYellow]

@@raideranimator6091 why, the better to see you with my dear

[@bookbelle5475]

Relistening to this and I'm pretty sure Zephyr never says anything good about himself, like he only insults Antrius, Evandra, and Nixie as opposed to Antrius who spends at least half or more of his time singing about how greay Antrius is. Liek he still insults Zephyr, but he's mostly focused on prasing himself.

[@gameguy20100]

That's the classic trait of a bully. They're extremely insecure and miserable. So they need to make others upset to feel better about themselves.

[@micheldesjardins1040]

Anyone else wanna see a full length movie with these guys or is it just me?

[@christopherorta8755]

I'd love to see a full length feature film about them and their adventures.

[@SonovaDragon]

You're not alone in that.

[@norahc.]

Even better would be to include the Charismatic Voice and her bard Vox.

[@aneishinobinomono]

it honestly would probably be better than the dnd movie coming out.

[@GVerny]

Assuming 4-5hr to be just (!) an one-shot, sounds more like a series to me. For the rest - count me in.

[@jeffrapier947]

"Leave Zephyr alone!" I laughed too hard at that.

[@Killmeideserveit]

Yeaaa he said it like some mf orc or sum 🤣

[@Drenaid]

Same, the execution of that line was brilliant.

[@Xiallaci]

I saw in the behind the scenes of "Bardic Inspiration" that Antreus' Actor had an experience in real life with messing up a live audition and getting a second chance with Deerstalker Pictures. So, i really like the touch here where he was beaten and then with the help of his friends came back stronger than ever. I can't imagine anyone better suited for the role of Antreus. You've produced another great music video here. :)

[@pietertclark]

I need the friendship part to be made into a whole song.

[@deerstalkerpictures]

Stay tuned :)

[@Drenaid]

@@deerstalkerpictures I think its fair to say that every season would do well to have a musical like the last 2

[@BattleR0x]

whats with all the deepfake elon shorts you have saying that he is going to give you bitcoin if you send him bit coin, with you posting links for more info in the comments? seems supper sus to me my guy. cant buy friends, especially not through scamming people.

[@redforest9269]

@@BattleR0x Who is?

[@kieran10202]

How do Nixie and Evandra react when they find out Antrius actually can do magic? He's canonically been pretending to just be really, really good at whistling that makes people die.

[@DeathnoteBB]

I don’t remember that being a thing? When did they say that was canon

[@SirV3nt]

​@DeathnoteBB reference the episode: Vicious Mockery. I'm pretty sure that's bardic magic.

[@oghus]

Me: "Naah, they can't make Nixie even more of a sociopathic homicidal maniac. That's literally impossible." Nixie: holding a fireball into a random (charmed!) bystander's face because they were cheering for the other bard Me: ...

[@AssultTank]

Everyone is talking about the amazing music, and it is amazing, but the cinematography was even more amazing here. The black bar thing right as Antrius starts his "you've not won son" was perfect there, the costumes and lighting were perfect. The CGI was on point. The camera angles were perfect to drive the video. Overall every aspect of your production team did a fantastic job here. I have now watched this several dozen times... lol

[@deerstalkerpictures]

Thank you for your kind comment! (I’m the cinematographer) 🎥💡

[@AssultTank]

@@deerstalkerpictures Then you are awesome! Thank you for helping make such an amazing video!

[@ArirukaChika]

@Deerstalker Pictures you really did the great job! It's very inspiring!

[@AdeptPaladin]

I love how the lighting shifts - the more Antrius gets beat down, the more Zephyr's blue light invades the space. Up until the final song he dominates the camera, even when Antrius sings. When Antrius sings about friendship, the light is all his golden warmth while the blue of Zephyr is utterly gone. It's very much having the camera support the story.

[@OmegaGuess]

Hoestly, yeah. Like all said and done, the production quality in general is on par with many much, much larger studios. It's truly impressive!

[@Antifreke]

that melody at 1:21 has been stuck in my head for the last 3 hours.

[@zenwilds2911]

It's amazing! I need a whole song from Zephyr.

[@revenge_poison]

​@@zenwilds2911Me too!!!

[@iva_pk]

oh thank god I'm not the only one living rent-free in my head for 2 days

[@aaiki14]

The quality of this series is getting more epic

[@LittleBlueAngelDuck]

And I thought bardic inspiration was epic... But this battle of the bards is truly amazing

[@HeavyTopspin]

Definite Epic Rap Battles of History vibes there in the middle. Awesome!

[@estebanplourde681]

It was great, but doesn't beat bardic inspiration

[@PaulaLPope]

This was amazing, but that vicious mockery line in bardic inspiration was epic!

[@meladaptiveTragedies]

This will be nothing compared to my 7 Bards Campaign (a joke, my campaign will have lower quality singing sadly)

[@lauraguimond7850]

Antrius doesn’t even have magic, bisexual people can just do that

[@riverisenby556]

can confirm

[@Rainy_Dawn]

Bahahaha

[@mrbaab5932]

What about transgender people like Horatio of the Misfits VLDL, can he/she/bull/heffer do dat?

[@andreymontag]

There needs be a lore bard who's like "hey guys, I just came back from the dungeon and you can't believe what I translated from that one wall with writing we saw"

[@bubbaray998]

Ah...skaldic flyting. "Get out of my house." - said by many a DM at one point. This is an amazing mini movie. It bodes well for all of Season 5. Looking forward to it all.

[@DeathnoteBB]

DMs just can’t make up their minds! First they’re mad nobody shows up and then they’re mad I’ve been singing for 7 hours!

[@bubbaray998]

@@DeathnoteBB It is not just the singing, but the innuendos and the increscent attempts at seducing everything NPC and monster you come across. :)

[@justachannel8600]

@@bubbaray998 Actually it's the neighbours. They keep asking if I torture animals every saturday. Telling them that I'm a dungeon master didn't help either.

[@archiehaw5589]

Mb im stupid. Why he said it?

[@NightLancerX]

@@justachannel8600 wtf? Do your players make animal noises every time or what? XD

[@puglyredpanda4842]

Antrius got his own Disney-Musical-Episode! Love it =D

[@deerstalkerpictures]

He already has one! Check Bardic Inspiration!

[@mookaew]

I was rooting for Aunty and totally got enlightenment from the Friendship lyrics then they somehow made me feel sorry for Zephyr. What a Rollercoaster 😅

[@irlshintsukimi]

I need Zephyr to come back i need to see more of their rivality

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I couldn't help myself, and just had to watch this. AMAZING!!!!!

[@kendalldrury8156]

Reaction???

[@deerstalkerpictures]

Glad you like it!! 💙

[@Nighteye2]

I was thinking that I needed to suggest it for a reaction, but I 100% understand ;)

[@mattpred]

😍hehe💙💙💙

[@ace2298]

Same

[@MissTwisteddd]

It was every bit as amazing as I had hoped for! The wait is finally over and what an amazing start to the season!

[@freefromnuts7889]

I was so excited to see you in the trailer! Love Juniper getting to have some fun!!!

[@forestsandlace5996]

Ha! I thought that was Juniper I saw! Wonderful.

[@miguelhenriquecosta]

It's you! I felt so good seeing Juniper in the background.

[@ladytookie9169]

I jumped when i saw Juniper! So awesome that you got to be a part of this!!

[@emeliemaisner1535]

I thought I spotted a certain miss juniper

[@initialsleo2832]

Antrius may not be the strongest warrior or a fireball aficionado, but his ability to know how to find someone’s greatest weaknesses and break them with it…Vicious Mockery, indeed.

[@AiorosSagittarius]

Anyone else spotted Owlchemist in the background? 😊 Fantastic video. You guys are such skilled actors and also singers. Bravo!

[@JA9339]

Where!?

[@AiorosSagittarius]

​​​@@JA9339 Check 1.32. She's in the background sitting at the table. And I think she pops up once or twice more. Oh, 1.43 is also good. Basically, keep an eye on the table behind Antrius. She's there.

[@benjaythewhite]

What a feast for the eyes and ears, a bard off in symphonic perfection. A Nat 20 and perfect debut for season 5 Everyone, can’t wait to see what you’ve got up next.

[@franceskoz]

This one actually made me really sad...maybe the character of Zephyr was done too well and too likeably, because I was so sad to see them fighting and being mean to each other! Amazing music though.

[@ruick78]

That's just how bards show affection to other barss

[@Anne-fn4po]

Right I love him poor baby😭

[@krissydoll8213]

Uhhh, darn shame he porked a pig though. We just gonna gloss over that? LOL

[@sophisticated_1614]

Zephyr's performance is so bouncy, I love it

[@allhailtheglowcloud3656]

So, I watched this, then binged the entire series in two days 🤣 Fucking love every episode

[@Joe-xy3vy]

They really deserve ten times more traffic.

[@Guderian2]

i did not expect a musical-episode, but it is that much nicer to get it unexpectedly

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Well, fear, surprise, almost fanatical devotion to the Poe... You know.

[@bryanwoods3373]

They did another full musical episode before where Entries does more singing and group choreography.

[@renab.7390]

Damn, those two can sing! 🤟 I'm a fan of both Zephyr and Antrius now. Great music + lyrics too, kudos to the writers!

[@NedMcPhie]

🥰🥰🥰

[@dawidscheffler7152]

If you haven't yet; watch the "Bardic Inspiration" episode to see Antrius in full vocal range 😂

[@arnaudgazeau8593]

Antrius' vocal technique and power range are absolutely amazing! 👂😍

[@scarycookie8827]

The role of Zephyr is so well played and sung! Love it! Like to hear more of him!

[@Bubblegob]

Omg I'm always blown away by the fact those bards are actually talented.

[@ianriccillo3806]

I like the difference of zeph’s pop music and Antrius’ familiar style

[@advocat5966]

Love this one! It's catchy, on point, a series of highlights of different emotional states. Zephyr is quite cool, while also you hate him and later feel awkwardly sorry. Antrius ist his natural self-praising self while also adorable when giving in to cheat-defeat. Then the turn for friendship only for seconds later to fall for self-praise again. Love it. Tells so much of a story in just some few minutes.

[@skit555]

Listening to it again "We'll destroy you, and that's what friends are for"... This is historically accurate xD

[@daija6493]

This is so amazing, I can't stop watching PLEASE don't let this be the last time Zephyr appeared!! This rivalry bard dynamic is a w e s o m e!

[@sibbyspectan9800]

i always hated musical in movies and stuff, but let me tell you, i could not stop watching literally hooked to it. This video was great guys! Damn good job.

[@boogliejooglie3700]

I absolutely love how the DM in the fantasy sketches gets back at the players through the NPC's, the little slap in the face was hilarious

[@Kenneth-dt5xb]

I am loving this, anytime we get Antrius singing is great. It was also really cool to see Nixy and Evandra standing up for him. They are like a family, we can insult each other but you can't. This was just really well done from top to bottom. Keep up the fabulous work everyone!

[@immortalxhyena5008]

That fricking progression at the end of the line "That's what friends are for". Absolutely Magical!

[@jakenielsen.]

❤❤❤

[@immortalxhyena5008]

@@jakenielsen. Oh my god, I just realised you were the Lyricist and Music maker! Absolutely stellar work from you and you're whole team!

[@jakenielsen.]

@@immortalxhyena5008 thank you so much ☺️

[@marconicolini386]

Great battle... poor poor Zephyr, I feel just a little for him, still after what he told about Evandra and Nixie he might feel lucky not to end up beaten and roasted 😂🐍😂

[@alexkoder1982]

Trust me, if he was that casual in using magic to win against Antrius, then he's done it several several times in the past. Bet he even uses disguise self to make himself look that good. So you don't notice the split ends, the blemishes, or that acne scarring on the chin.

[@Killmeideserveit]

@@alexkoder1982 Wow. That was harsh. JUST HOW I LIKE IT 👍

[@Killmeideserveit]

Yeaaa he's my favorite asshole and the got him DIRTY AS HELLL

[@CanetaErrante]

@@alexkoder1982 Vicious Mockery, a Classic One, fellow Bard

[@mattpred]

@@alexkoder1982 saw right through me. I blame 4K 🤸‍♂

[@lemongreed7916]

I don't know what I love more - Zephyr or the aggressive friendship song 🔥

[@Pyrokan]

Can't get over how perfect that ending (form 5:38 onwards) was! And that perfect "Get out of my house" was a chef's kiss!

[@deerstalkerpictures]

Thank you so much for watching the first episode of 1For All Season 5! We hope you enjoyed it! We just launched a Discord so come join us and talk about all things 1FA and D&D: discord.gg/w2eDTn48dy Also you can listen to Battle of the Bards on Spotify! open.spotify.com/album/3TZokLNbDxeRPalUYJ0qMG?si=dtWLvHx8TnKYLO5g_NZrRw

[@AdventurerSteve]

Thank you Deerstalker!

[@pyeitme508]

Noice 😏

[@RomesShadow]

I am not a fan o ChinaTok but I am a fan o this channel so I'd cut this one up and ChinaTok with 4/1 min Bard Offs, entertaining vids.

[@mickeymickey9914]

This whole series is a nerd's dream. The type of thing Hollywood should have already made 10 years ago but they just don't "get it."

[@theOneOnlyTed]

Y'all do the world proud

[@booglybear19]

Well oil me up and call me Greg, this is just fantastic!! When do we get a 1FA movie!?!?!

[@MichaelSplatkins]

I bet that they'd crush a 10 to 15 minute episode style. Maybe with 10 episodes per season. Keeping the purview of satirizing D&D logic and poking fun at player/character perspectives is vital IMO. I do like the idea of making an entire, linear campaign as the milieu of one season, though 😁 Kind of the best of both a movie and a season combined.

[@EssentialNPC]

You heard him! Bring out the oil!

[@m.r.3912]

Hi Greg!

[@davidparkes7741]

What kind of oil though? Greg never specified it.

[@SharienGaming]

@@davidparkes7741 lets go for the flammable kind XD

[@Elysiumsw]

if you guys ever do a movie musical, I would totally donate to a Kickstarter for that.

[@-Rook-]

Great job to everyone in this banger of an episode and a shout out to Zephyr every show needs good antagonists!

[@mitsuntsun1716]

THIS WAS AMAZING! Oh my gosh! The lvl of lines, puns, special effects, costumes, jokes, camera angles more and more. Seriously it is amazing! I watched it more than three time in a row. I love the color/light using in the video. And the quality is amazing! An amazing Riff...eh Bard off!

[@druid_craft]

Love that you invited local cosplayers! @3:40 🖤

[@only1one1me]

Right??? I was watching this and went 'Wait....is that misstwisteddd in the background??'

[@stephenlimbaugh4436]

@@only1one1me SAME!

[@kiyusanjin3678]

@@only1one1me Yeah 0:05 you can see her too

[@peagames2002]

I simply love Deerstalker Pictures and Owlchemist. Their art is truly inspiring.

[@dawiddulian2403]

Someone else noticed the Owlchemist, I thought I was the only one! No sign of recognition on the trailer to season 5 tho

[@Outrider85]

I've re-watched this like twenty times now. It's just so good

[@NPC-rq6vn]

I like how we're one episode in this season and the DM is already done with them.

[@kendalldrury8156]

He was done a long time ago

[@mr.l4770]

As a musician, I can confirm that this is a certified bop. (Seriously though, great job guys!)

[@daniilpostypinskyui2990]

Тот кто делает субтитры, спасибо тебе ты супер)

[@ricku9487]

Been going thru some hard times and this video, as light hearted, silly and fun as it is. Has helped immeasurably. I could very well be applying far too much meaning to this song, but when Antrius sings "I'm not done son". I just feel it reverberate in my own mind and it lifts my spirits just a little bit.

[@NedMcPhie]

Hell yeah brother, hang in there! Time for your valiant reprise! ❤

[@JustGrowingUp84]

This was absolutely fantastic! The singing itself, but also the incorporation of various spells for comedic effects was on point!

[@MikaylaMurphy130]

I loved seeing Juniper in the background at 3:40!

[@Keqinamu]

The friendship song gave me chills, that was some great composing

[@theMrLife]

THis is probably the video that I most intensively watch again and again on KZbin. I love it!

[@ricku9487]

Same, and the funny thing is that Nixie is my favorite.

[@CraziiCarlsson]

Now this is truly epic! So glad to have supported the kickstarter

[@magellanthecat]

I know, right? I Think we got way more than our money's worth.

[@ickleronny]

dayuuuum I did not expect bardcore rap from Antrius, that was so amazing! And Zephyr's magic is so fun to watch! The lines are all awesome! Had to pause multiple times to react to what they say!

[@kimberlybastien221]

If all the series became an Antreus musical, I'd be there for that.

[@jameshamaker9321]

So this, is what a medieval rap battle, would have looked like. I love it.

[@baramdo]

I have to give a shout out to the crew and specifically the lighting department. To my recollection, this is the best lit and most atmospheric episode yet. Well done!

[@davidstorrs]

Damn, Thomas and Matthew have some pipes! Not only was it a great battle, but they can both actually sing. Kudos. Seeing a new episode from you guys always makes me happy. Thank you.

[@AceAudor]

I’ve always been a bass singer and never really been super proud of my voice but this has reignited my passion for singing and I wanna get back into it now.

[@TheMetaMoore]

"We'll destroy you!" "And that's what friends are for!"

[@TheAnimeAlliance]

Holy fuck Matthew Predny was amazing. Everyone was! Best episode yet

[@NedMcPhie]

He really was! I adore his character and performance. A character you love to hate (but still feel sorry for at the end?) :D

[@zenwilds2911]

I can't bring myself to hate his character. I love him 😍

[@nicktheninja3166]

Did not wake up today wanting a bard rap battle, but here we are and it was beautiful. Also props to the guest, he was amazing, the zone of truth bit was my favorite part, but he slayed it throughout ^^

[@VanRahsah]

I love the "Leave Zephyr alone!" bit such a great call back to a funny vid. If you know, you know.

[@gamerlovergirl]

I love that now every start of season it starts with a musical song! Keep it up Deerstalker pictures!

[@jehleimui]

Amaaaaaaaazing quality, sound, lighting, cinematographt, directing, story, lyrics, dancing, crowd, can't stop re-watching it! 🥺🥳🥳🥳

[@andysiebert31]

you guys you GUYS OMG YOU HAVE OUTDONE YOURSELVES this. is. THE. BEST. EPISODE. YET. a masterpiece. this is high art. freakin brilliant. I'm freaking out how good this is. I got chills. I can't even handle this.

[@Strange-Omens]

you guys are what got me into dnd, and this is whats making me dream about living as my character in an actual dnd world

[@RaymondBCrisp]

I honestly don't know if there will ever be a better DnD video than this. So well done, from concept, to acting, to singing and overall performance. So well done. Thanks!

[@iuppolarbear]

Brilliant!!! As a bard main, there's sooooo much to love about this!!! Very very well done!! I look forward to seeing more of your stories!! (And yay for Miss Twisted/Juni making a brief appearance in this!!

[@elidasilva5558]

This is great and I love Zephyr as a character, I Hope they bring him back in a Khan like rivalry

[@alexandermayr7]

I can not stop listening to this song

[@Firebrand101author]

This is one of the best yet, you guys are awesome!

[@utahck]

The musicals with Antrius are really fantastic moments in this series! Awesome job all the team!

[@miguelhenriquecosta]

WAIT. I RECOGNIZE THAT OWLIN AT 2:05. IT'S THE COSPLAYER FROM TIKTOK. I LOVE HER SO MUCH

[@Kiwi_the_DM]

You guys are fricking awesome!

[@vargaslestrae7900]

After all this time, I just noticed Juniper the Owlchemist behind Antrius. Love MissTwisteddd.

[@Birde_Draws]

that's what I was gonna say, I recognized that owl immediately

[@antwan1357]

This is the new national treasure from Australia move over Crocodile Dundee , Deerstalker Pictures is the new national treasure.

[@charlotteadam7864]

Zephyr and Antrius enemies to bigger enemies 24k slowburn (the burning is FIREBALL)

[@friskeywhiskeyuwu5845]

I am very new to DnD and have only recently started playing my first campaign..... I am so glad I found this, it is hilarious. I love you guys.

[@toby_de_doby4043]

I think i'm in love with the character Zephyr and the actor xd