(Caduceus Centric) Critical Role AMV - Little Pistol [spoilers up to Ep 99]

[@herolink28]

Uggggh the feeling of Cad chasing after the boat to not be left behind AGAIN. AND THIS TIME HE ACTUALLY GOES TO IT!!!AHHHH

[@cutecat3004]

That scene with the water and desperately swimming to the Mistake was like a slap to the face of realizing how that must have felt for Cad. His family gradually leaving him, he finally decides to leave as well and finds the M9 and then almost gets left behind again... damn...

[@theguardianangel4001]

Omg, I can't believe I forgot which episode it was from

[@joyouslyprofane]

it literally made my jaw drop at the idea of the desperation he must have felt trying not to get left behind a full-ass continent away from home, on the run from the law, almost losing the only people outside his family who know him and can help him. fuck man. that fucked me up.

[@aaron1325]

i love how its clear in the video that cad's "whats best for me" is the nein. He doesnt want to go back to the garden he was isolated in his whole life, he wants to stay with these new people, the ones that saved him and will never leave him alone. His friends, his new family. it really hits you right in the heartstrings

[@ciferlu254]

A thing a lot of people forget due to how kind and wise Cad is; his whole family slowly left to do their duty, and he waited around a decade alone in the woods in the same place for them to come back. Before he rejoined and restored his family he had possibly one of the most depressing backstories of the Mighty Nein.

[@carlotta4th]

Being alone for a decade is definitely sad, but it's not really the same level of torment as a certain person's 11 year "nap."

[@cas2762]

@@carlotta4th listen. They’re different kinds of sad. Caleb’s stint in the sanatorium is horrifying and heartbreaking, not a single doubt about it, but sitting alone, waiting for the family that left you to come back home, not knowing if they’re even still alive… a decade of complete solitude, where you slowly sink into desperation (and he was, caduceus was very much sinking into despair, the kind that makes you reckless and doesn’t let you take care of yourself and turns you self-destructive)… that’s also pretty damn horrific.

[@Damianweibler]

Nott lost her family and had her very identity shattered

[@petersenior5432]

Interesting take on Caduceus's thoughts leading up to now, especially focusing on how he waited at the grove and how he swam after the boat when they first boarded the Mistake

[@ssilentwillow]

God,,, the scene with caduceus furiously swimming back to the boat is so well done. It’s so panicked and chaotic, which shows how cad felt when it was happening. Your animation of the water was also amazing, water is so hard to draw ;; all in all, great job!!!

[@GammaAlanna]

I've not heard the song before but it was so powerful. Choked up a bit seeing Cad struggling to get to the boat in the water so he wouldn't be left behind again. Wonderful video!

[@greeninferno1339]

Never thought of it that way: love how it was presented!

[@Skeleton---Arts]

This is absolutely perfect! The scene where caduceus got older as he was sitting in the grove broke my heart, poor boy

[@Miner49er201]

The first stream I ever caught live was Mollymauk's death. He was my favorite of the Mighty Nein, and I really didn't know how to feel about Cadeuceus. The story took on a much more somber tone without the purple peacock circus man, and to me it felt like the M9 had lost their heart. It took a long time for me to see Cad as the backbone and moral guide to the party, as well as the one to lead Fjord away from Uko'toa, but I still wasn't sure about him. I have to say, though, that with the most recent episodes and this AMV, he's really grown on me (like a fungus) and reaffirmed just how much I enjoy Taliesin's characters (Percy was my favorite in VM).

[@Miner49er201]

TL;DR: Thank you for making this AMV for the best pastel cow goth.

[@jaydavis6860]

I felt much the same until I realized Mollymauk was the one who set them up as a party and insured there survival by getting them stuff like tents and teaching them valuable lessons like how to get a bargain and to only steal from “grumpy people”. After he showed them what he needed to he left it up to Cadeuceus to protect them.

[@MTG_Scribe]

...uko'toa...

[@jaydavis6860]

Uko’toa

[@overworkedkitten4399]

Kinda similar for me. Molly was my absolute fave. However caddy is what got me into the fandom in the first place. I just kept seeing art and i had to look into it so when I fell in love with molly as a character caddy was still in the second place. Then molly died and I learned that caddy was his replacement essentially.

[@ellerycampbell2194]

Oh god I know everyone is talking about it but I’mma say it too, hOly SHIT caduceus struggling through the water to catch up hit so hard. This whole animatic is so beautiful

[@torib519]

THAT WAS SO UPSETTING watching Cad get older and sadder and more gaunt as time went by. And just in general this is a character that we NEVER see with negative emotions and this digs into a side of him that I think gets ignored too much. He is a man made out of trauma just as much as rest of the Nein, as this vid makes abundantly clear. This was just so incredible and heart-wrenching, thank you for makingit

[@zacharypastor8552]

Seeing the title of this I didn't think the song would fit Caduceus' character at all. When I think of Cad I think of a person who is at peace, someone who doesn't worry about much and usually has things in control, but you've shown to me how much depth he has. I've always loved Caduceus but he still seems quite distant from the group, not quite as tight knit as the rest of them, despite how much time they've spent together. After watching this I think I've found a new appreciation for him and all he's gone through. I don't see a character who has it all under control anymore, I see a character recovering from his own traumas, someone who feels like he has to act as though its under control or he'll lose it all, and I love him more for it because now I can relate to him more. Thank you.

[@makaylakraus1897]

Cad's story is all about faith and his struggles to hold onto it when all seems lost. Fighting his own fears and helping others struggle through theirs is his whole shtick and makes him perfect to be both at peace and afraid at the same time

[@genesisfrog]

oh my god this is beautiful... when he jumps in the ocean is incredible!! it's chaotic and full of movement and desperation and then the catharsis of being pulled up! the part when he slowly grows older is beautiful too! im just AAAAAA

[@PattPlays]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Remember, viewers! This can be any of you! Animatics and AMV's are unique post-modern art forms! Express yourself! What I love about the fan content aspect, is you can draw as loose of an interpretation of an area as your skills allow, and we will be able to fill in the space with our imaginations. We all know what Cad's garden is. A million artists can draw completely different depictions, but none will suffer from an audience incapable of following you. This is why I love drawing with my stories. I don't have to get it all rigt, because its just a companion piece to my literature. Phenomenal work. Thank you for sharing.

[@PattPlays]

Still crying.. Also- 30 upvotes? ♡ you all.

[@mayav4936]

I loved the music and how you interpreted certain things. Yasha as the "burning rose" is a beautiful visual in my head, perfectly fitting. I also was moved by the montage of an aging caduceus in the grove. Outstanding work, thank you and is it Thursday yet?

[@QiwiDance]

omg 3:17 moment with Yasha and "i found roses set on fire"... I'VE GOT CHILLS OH BOY dkfsl;dfsd;f it's just.... so beautiful.... you've done such a great job, i can't stop rewatching your video!! thank you for sharing it!!

[@wyomingfrenchfry1733]

Omfg i love caduceus so much, he gets so little love and this just warms my heart so much. Your interpretation of him is absolutely perfect.

[@bethanywatson1000]

Yasha as a burning rose. My HEART. This was beautiful. And to reiterate all the other comments: the scene with Cad chasing after the boat is so emotional. It was glossed over on stream a bit, but this captures the weight of that moment exceptionally.

[@koseugle]

Enthralled by this

[@uhoh2825]

This is so sweet! I always used to imagine Percy's story while listening to this song and was bummed I couldn't draw it. You did a fantastic job, nice to see Cads getting some emotional attention in this way.

[@ravennerd2359]

When Cad ran to get to the boat, fighting against the waves. Know more of his story now let me tell you I tiered up. I’m slowly starting to identify with this sad boy the more we learn about him.

[@elausto3239]

Cad looking more and more gaunt as he waits and the swimming scene got me right in the feels ,

[@sadrainy]

Didn't think it was possible, but this hits even harder after their recent return to Grove. Just, ah. Beautiful work.

[@bdletoast09]

You know, I wasn't really over Molly's death at the time and wasn't really invested in Caduceus yet, but looking back, that scene where he was left on the dock, with the Nein taking the Mist away really hurts. Cad spent his whole existence in the Blooming Grove, he saw his parents and siblings leaving one after the other to heal his home and none of them came back, and he was left alone, in his decaying graveyard. The day the Nein arrived, he jumped at the occasion to leave, seeing them as a sign from the Wildmother that it was time for him, but really, it was an excuse, he just didn't want to stay there anymore, he couldn't. And after a few weeks together, he got abandoned on this dock. I know they didn't meant to do that and the situation was out of their control, but I feel so bad for Cad when I think how hurt he must have felt. Left alone once more.

[@cormorantcolors]

AAAHHH! I will never be able to complement your style enough. I simply adore how you use basic forms to add a sense of controlled chaos to your in-betweens. Lovely.

[@ammygamer]

That little despair when you find an AMV of your favorite show but you haven't catch up with the episode yet.

[@misscurls101]

I used to have this on my Percy playlist - this song really said Taliesin rights. I love this so much. Cad deserves the absolute world as far as I'm concerned

[@augurly]

AHHHHHHHH where to start?! This song is perfect for the emotions you portrayed in this AMV! Your taste of music is impeccable and you put a crazy amount of work into capturing the feelings of a moment. I consistently love the way you draw the M9. The anatomy is incredible (specifically 3:34 - those poses are >amazing

[@omnipotentpink7536]

oh im tearing up,, the part with cad swimming and then yasha,,, oh this is beautiful

[@oakenshadow6763]

The timing. "I want brimestone in my garden." and throwing his tea showing how upset he is. 1:39 "Rose's set on fire." for Yasha losing herself. 3:17 "I found Jesus." for the WildMother's tree. So well timed. 3:22

[@Cheesegoddess]

Oh wow this was really great! It was a wonderful look into Cad's past and I really liked how you have the Mighty Nein be his "imperfections" with his "garden". Super poetic!

[@chi7232]

this is sooo beautiful. i get chills from when you draw him drowning. thanks so much for posting and making this!!

[@sorbet_salamanderd2014]

OUCH THIS HURT ME IN SO MANY WAYS?

[@lovelyaristotle4983]

yes yes yes yES YES YESYESYES! I love Caduceus and I adore this, the song is such a good choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@miniminish]

first of all your brain is MASSIVE for connecting these two song-character dots. second of all this animatic is so beautiful, i love everything about it!!

[@gem8695]

I adore this!! There’s not a lot of cad-centric content out there and this is so beautiful. You should be very proud!!

[@MsWells]

I just love your work, but I keep coming back to watch this one. It moves me, I don’t know how to describe it. I just love it so much.

[@gavankeogh4138]

I've watched this probably like 20 times. And it never fails to hit hard. This is so well done thank you!

[@imeantherearethedarktownsy5210]

ok I can't even express how powerful this shit was, but this song is just so perfect for every one of the mighty nein, and I have an entire new musician to listen to and thank you

[@aramislima902]

My God, this is the first time I cried for a CR inspired music since Fjord's album, and even then it wasn't that powerful of a feeling. Thank you.

[@okthen623]

love everything about this!! something about the line weight and how squiggly most of the sketches turned out makes it feel so alive i love it

[@richier9740]

This video is wonderful!!!!! The scene with him swimming out to the ship, and that Yasha clip both hit me where it hurts.

[@quagga531]

holy shit this is such a beautiful work! just the few shots of the plants and the cemetary over the instrumental part in the beginning were enough to make me sell my soul for this, and then it only got better from there

[@ciaradonegan1607]

i watched this video yesterday and i can't tell you how many times i've listened to Little Pistol in the last 24 hours, i'd never heard it before but it's probably my new favorite song! also, man i always found caduceus getting left behind on the docks pretty sad... but oh boy somehow i never thought about it in the context of his backstory before. like his whole tragic backstory is him getting left behind, and then he gets left on the docks by his new friends... yeah that breakdown in the next episode was totally warranted! 10/10 amazing animatic

[@ahedgeofhogs]

wow this made me unexpectedly emotional I love how the whole 'in the way' part transitions over to Caduceus and the sequence for "I want brimstone...." is done SO WELL, all the funky angles and how it straighten's out with "I want what's best for me..." Also caduceus is just drawn so welll in all those shots the ocean sequence looks amazing, and his sad hair after was an amazing detail! yasha being the focus for "i found roses set on fire" is so beautifully done and i just :'( :'( also watching it again a second time, I totally get the ending bit with his staff leaning against the wall!

[@alovelydeadfish]

Gosh I keep coming back to watch this and it still blows me away every time

[@kittylover245]

beans this made me cry and it was amazing, keep up the amazing work and i hope you're well and safe!!

[@jennyduong2466]

This is wonderful. I love Caduceus because he is able to make me irritated and love him all the same. His assertions that everything happens for a reason and that fate is already written, would make me angry and yet other times they would give me comfort. I get a whole myriad of emotions from him and that is what makes him so real to me.

[@lazynoodle6739]

I have MANY FEELINGS. This is so beautifully animated and it works so well with Cad's story and with the music and ah MANY FEELINGS

[@katexists3469]

i never ever thought of associating this song to caddy but it fits SO well and im so thankful for this

[@clutterbot7279]

oh god i choked up at like 3 different times watching this. congrats, my new fave animatic and you've set the bar for my favourite even higher. this was absolutely beautiful!

[@atthepartycheers]

Just want to that this is what plays on my head when I listen to Little Pistol and it almost always makes me cry because I think of Caduceus. Thank you for this!!!!

[@Stolenboredom]

I've always loved this song but I never really realized what it was talking about. But now seeing this it makes me approach it in a whole new light. That as well as Caduceus. He puts his own feelings so far away but he really does yearn to be apart of something and seen as more than just a mentor or younger sibling. This is beautifully done.

[@grahamross889]

This style reminds me of Sir quintin Blake (the guy who illustrated the Roald Dahl books)

[@jbpeony7872]

whenever i watch this, the chorus hits and electricity crawls to the nape of my spine and tears suddenly well up on my eyes. Like a wave, so suddenly. Im pretty stoic most of the time but something about the visuals paired with the song, i can't describe it.

[@sivsi6598]

Holy shit holy shit holy shit???? all of your animatics are insanely good but this one legit brought tears to my eyes? Like oh my god I love it so much I never would’ve associated this song w/ him but it works SO WELL

[@blue_teacup]

i keep coming back to this. it’s so gorgeous

[@mayah3215]

I literally screamed HOW NICHE!! when I saw the song! Thank you

[@TheMineshifter]

I absolutely adore how you draw Caleb in this and the spa one, i love everyone's designs but Caleb's is my favorite for sure!

[@annacatton5929]

First i find a tally hall/crit role amv, now a mother mother/crit role amv! Beautiful!

[@silvercandra4275]

Man I love Cad... Molly was cool, but I really love Cad. This animatic just made me realize that even more. That scene with him getting older, the one where he was struggling to get on the boat... so well drawn and just lovely and then Yasha being the burning rose in the song... that's just so nice and bitter sweet, exactly how I like it.

[@tehlime]

Oh WOWOWWOW!!! This is absolutely gorgeous, I love the mood and atmosphere your art creates! What a gorgeous video, and a perfect song choice - amazing job!! ❤️❤️

[@ambergibson6857]

Cad has always been a character I felt and related to... My mother named me Jade. I am a stone... I do not move unless I'm picked up and carried. But even then it is hard because a rock is not ment to move it is ment to stay in one place. To wait and watch as everything else around it buzzes. I'm a rock not a seed.

[@xinsiel]

How does it feel to have made me fully sob, I love Caduceus with all my heart and this animatic adds a whole new layer to his character and its so so so so wonderful, thank you 💛💛💛

[@ciaradonegan1607]

this video is what introduced me to what's now my favorite band!! watched this like a year and a half ago, loved the song, went and listened to other stuff by Mother Mother and now I'm about to see them in concert for the second time this year

[@3000b]

Very emotional! Love seeing this side of cad ! Really lovely

[@mayflowers6171]

Holy shit this is so amazing!! I love Caduceus and you’ve managed to perfectly capture his character

[@kiracrowley9150]

I LOVE THIS SONG I LOVE CADUCEUS I’m so happy this exists 😭

[@tabithagray7720]

this is so good!!! i had to watch it twice, partially for the song because i hadn't heard it before and it's very good, but also i just love the way the lyrics connect with caduceus and how you illustrate that. great job!!!

[@herolink28]

Now this...this is beautiful! What an aesthetic!

[@mr_lotti_mcgee]

love. thank you for the caduceus love.

[@heybuddy3616]

the beginning always gives me chills, the art and the music work together so well!!

[@Umbershift]

Oh, I absolutely adore this. Your lines are so expressive, and I love the way you draw everybody, especially Caduceus

[@SkaterGirlFC]

Hi ive watched this 5 times already and i still love it. Cad needs all the love, fantastic animation!!!

[@DAEsaster]

As soon as I saw the song choice, I was thinking Caleb. (In fact this whole album could be Caleb.) But I have to say, Yasha as the "burning Rose" was genius.

[@nytkat7594]

God the emotion behind this is so good. I love the expressions and just the little details that bring it to life.

[@MisheruHimeNeko]

Beautiful moved me to tears

[@FredwardDrawn]

mother mother and caddy? and such good art????!?!? thank you for this perfect, ;V; also for alternatives, Opentoonz is free and my favorite! it's mostly for scanning in traditional drawings and the learning curve is steep as hell, but it's pretty fast/doesn't crash for me. It loads audio and does tweening, but it does get frequent updates, so it's best to make a copy of the projects file before you update just in case (i haven't had the problem of them being lost but i've heard of others so maybe)

[@mudmudmud7007]

this is so, so good ;_ ; ..i teared up, man ... i love this song so much and this amv is so perfect for it oh my gosh

[@OdykKayne]

Amazing work! Loved the cake seen at the end! :)

[@gabmosky]

Gorgeous animation for a gorgeous song, amazing job! 💛

[@thebirdsareuptosomething4938]

What the hell man! This is so well made and amazing! I don't have friends into critical role, but I'm sure they'll lobe seeing your art all the same :)

[@ratphysics]

oof this is so beautifull!! amazing job. (also i love mother mother ^^)

[@rhiannabennett2378]

THIS IS THW BEST GODDAM THING IVE EVER SEEN I HAVE SO MANY FEELINGS

[@emieyebrows]

This animatic is beautiful

[@kazastrophy]

This is the reason I started to listen Mother Mother and I love you for that

[@tealcookies8967]

Legit cried I love Cad Well done

[@jvever4904]

Finally, some good goddang Caduceus appreciation!!

[@sydney3033]

this is PERFECTION i've been letting it play on loop for like an hour :.)

[@lexismith334]

This is so so immensely beautiful omg

[@anarust3697]

Cad chasing after the boat is just *chefs kiss*

[@asher.7610]

this animatic is my fav depiction of caduceus tbh

[@jedimoon22]

!!! this?? this is *a m a z i n g*

[@maraudersine_645]

I just heard this song again after so long and remembered this video. Gods I really love all of this.

[@wolfiedawolf]

I was thinking about this video earlier but got distracted. So happy it turned up on my recommended again

[@redrevelry]

[watches this animatic] [watches this animatic] [watches th also yasha being the 'burning rose' is sO GOOD OH MY GOD-- HHHHHHH hghsdl [starts sobbing] i love this smmm q-q

[@earthenbuilt4677]

Absolutely gorgeous, you never fail to amaze us. Take care of yourself

[@Lily-tv5wb]

God, this is so lovely!!!!! I have so many feelings 🥺😢💕💕💕

[@silassketches6741]

Love mother mother and crit role so this hit all my boxes

[@apino9754]

This is so wholesome.