Cloak and Dagger | The Legend of Vox Machina S3 Ep 7 Reaction

[@YaBoyRoshi]

R.I………..P

[@lynxfresh5214]

You can give villains tragic or sympathetic backstories but just remember you can understand their PoV without giving them mercy.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Exactly, EVERY villain/hero has a tragic story. All that matters is how you channel that anger and pain

[@pegusus12346]

Yeah, Percy had his whole family killed. He didn't go on to wipe out other people's families the way Ripley wiped his out.

[@PlayerOne.StartGame]

Ripley was written as a direct foil to Percy. Ripley is who Percy would have turned into without Vox Machina's friendship.

[@lynxfresh5214]

Ripley doesn't have white hair like Percy, so clearly she hasn't fully embraced her inner ghoul right!? Joking aside, it's pretty scary how in a world of magic and monsters Ripley's motivations are pretty realistic (more or less). Too many folks use their past trauma as a catalyst for a dark future while inflicting present trauma on others.

[@pabloc8808]

@@lynxfresh5214 Ripley's entire point is basically the Second Amendment, and it makes perfect sense in that universe. So it really comes down to whether the end justify the means, because while she has a point, she's also literally on demon time to make it happen.

[@erickingsepp]

Lupasan: I just want you to know, that anytime you make a joke and you're laughing by yourself while Roshi and Sheera are wearing their serious faces … I'm always laughing with you, man. You have my exact sense of humor. Also I haven't told you guys how much I love all three of you. Shout out to my fellow former-Brooklynite Roshi, Lupasan who's my humor spirit animal, and Sheera who's consistently the smartest one on the couch. I love all of your reactions. You guys have an amazing friendship dynamic and I love it. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@Jonathan_Collins]

Fun fact: The episode was partially written by Marisha Ray, Keyleth's voice actress. NGL, she was cooking something amazing this episode.

[@PercivalDunlop]

Still can't get over how awesome this turned out!

[@rafaelfreire3490]

Fun fact about that beginning scene: Ripley’s village got attacked by the Assembly, a group of wizards that has governmental influence in one of the neighbouring continents. Delilah Briarwood was a part of that group, before being kicked out for being too evil. Yes you read that right. The group that casually disintegrates villagers kicked the necromancer Delilah briarwood for being too evil

[@fullhollow94]

Ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves

[@Scouting1212]

What? A random Epic fan?

[@CarnageofScorpio]

Anna: I've been waiting for this moment. The perfect time to strike.

[@viviananan]

epic fans randomly everywhere, with that being said, im so happy jorge's musical is getting lots of attention

[@nostalgia_queen2298]

Vex and Vax are half elves btw Also it's not a glove Percy shot half his hand off in season one and made a mechanical replacement I assumed Vax's vision about Keyleth had more to do with her species outliving all of theirs if I'm not mistaken

[@golden_venom876]

just wanna say with the whole Keyleth outlives them sceneraio I took it as since she is an elf their lifetimes are 10x what normel people are and she was older in the vision so vax saw she would be lonely with her age and losing all those around her so he didn't wanna be close so she felt less pain later

[@jemaselite8076]

It's not exactly that, she's a half elf, the same as vex and vax, but the difference with her specifically is that she's destined to become an Arch Druid, which means that she'll live for several thousand years, long after the rest have passed on. Scanlan and Pike will live the longest next to her, since gnomes can live to 500

[@megaairsoft15]

Keyleth is half elf, which gives her a lifespan normally of 120-140 years I believe. But as an archdruid when she finishes her aramente she would age 10x slower, meaning she'll easily live to be thousands of years old.

[@georgeasante5189]

the moment no mercy Percy showed mercy he died

[@BettyFisher-gy4sk]

Every time you post, I'm excited!

[@silvermatter1739]

Honestly my favorite episode of the season

[@kaheimmcintosh5721]

1:04 lupasan that thordakk impression is fricking accurate

[@stegotops7415]

The opening bit of Ripley's backstory also is a bit of a teaser for the Mighty Nein show about critical role's campaign 2, wonder if they knew that was greenlit before the episode started production. Also yes: Vex, Vax, and Keyleth are all half-elves, so their lifespan is much longer than humans like Percy, so outliving is definitely a consideration. It also was what the scene with Keyleth crying over the others' graves was sort of about, since if she becomes an archdruid she will age much slower, which combined with being a half-elf, means she will live a VERY long time past the rest of the party.

[@Anon-qp3kt]

Stop spoiling

[@stegotops7415]

@@Anon-qp3kt I don't believe any of that is really a spoiler.

[@Volition366]

Vex and vax are half-elves, keyleth is full elf.

[@viktorstagnetti7491]

@@Volition366 No, Keyleth is a half-elf too. Her mom is human. That's why those three were known as "Team Half-Elf" whenever they did something together.

[@stegotops7415]

@@viktorstagnetti7491 Keyleth's parents, Korrin and Vilya, are/were both half-elves.

[@NeroNyte]

Just to clarify, the vision of Keyleth was of her outliving everyone because as a druid she's going to live for a very long time, not necessarily a vision of everyone being killed

[@Volition366]

Not just a druid, an elf druid. She's going to be alive for like, 7000 years

[@brycelloyd3592]

@@Volition366 She's a half-elf, so it's more like 2000. Point still stands, of course.

[@iceman10129]

This comment isn't needed. The show will give them the answers they need. (its a spoiler to tell someone they are wrong when you know its going to be explained)

[@tired3444]

Tbf, Ripley offered an olive branch twice to make a deal and Percy took advantage of it. Can't really complain when she does the same thing in return back to him.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

The twins are HALF elf, their mom is human

[@oriondourden]

all the elves are half.

[@Arborhawk]

Their mom WAS human!

[@Oatimusprimme]

Vex and Vax: Half Elf Scanlian and Pike: Gnome Grog: Golith (half giant) Percy: Human Trinket: Bear

[@ceramicholiness]

A couple of things I noticed on like my fifth rewatch of this episode: 1) Grog's fear being the library is a funny joke, but also perfectly fits with his character arc. Of the team, he is the ONLY one who has already assessed his biggest fears and faced them (his big fears being Uncle Kevdak and his herd and hurting his friends with Craven Edge). With those fears defeated, it makes sense that the stuff left would be silly. 2) I love how Percy got the jump on Ripley by using Diplomacy (the electro shock glove). It's a fun play on words, but it speaks to Ripley's blindness that she didn't know about it or even think to ask Orthax (remember that the reason he wears it is because he rejected Orthax at the end of S1 and blew a hole through his shooting hand, something Ripley can't fathom doing). Needless to say, the campaign is very different, BUT Ripley did shoot and kill Percy in this location (the rest of VM were also there and fighting her, her minions, and Orthax, it was sick), his last words to her being "I forgive you, but I can't let you leave." It was tough. It wasn't the first PC death, but it felt like that because they couldn't even attempt to Revivify him. Matt ended the session and everyone was visibly upset, with Marisha (Keyleth) fully crying and everyone else in *distress*.

[@DracheLehre]

The Cerberus Assembly, a powerful collective of mages from the neighboring continent of Wildemount. Critters know them well. Especially the icky mage who seemed to be leading the attack on Ripley's village

[@kevinn3438]

And on that day Percy chose Mercy He chose poorly.

[@AdaWongMistress]

This episode was already great. The soundtrack at the end made it legendary.

[@davidlawrence4351]

Bro lupa has an s tier voice for voice acting

[@SavageCanuck626]

This season is SO F'IN GOOD. Peak bro so good.

[@KXdareK]

This man Roshi is always in vengeance time and when he finally thinks that peace is good the peaceful guy gets killed 😂😂😂

[@lordgeneralmilitantdeezy7550]

Y’know I never did get how villains will destroy your home and attempt to kill your friends then go “we are kindred spirits, join me”. And expect the hero to go “yeah bro bet”.

[@steventaylor546]

Great reaction to a great episode. RIP Percy.

[@ziriebenton6659]

The person who invents comic books in this world would be a hero for all ppl like Grog

[@IndomitableAde]

2:13 Right. Disintegrate is an actual spell in DND.

[@raciischronicles6826]

This season was insane and well written to what the vibe is. Also, the vision wasn't of them Dying of events, when Kiki finishes her quest and becomes the voice of the tempest, her life span is like... aging one day per year. meaning she will outlive them all

[@tyrbrelk8444]

Just had a cosmic realization about this series. Raishan is voiced By Numbah 5.

[@Sylvastier]

Peak episode in bound, the gangs here to witness it!

[@HeraclesN-fp1bw]

R.I.P. to out favorite Human class fighter (gunslinger) Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III - He is voiced by & played in the campaign by Taliesin Jaffe who also voices Lord De Rolo from this series, Hawkins (One Piece), Blanka & Adon (Street Fighter), Skiadrum & Dist (Fairy Tail), Takeya (DearS), Leif (Hellsing Ultimate), Prosecutor (Space Dandy), Adolf (Monster), Masahiro (Paranoia Agent), Shizen, Kouha, & Houkou (Ikki Tousen), Kazuma (Free), Koji (Strawberry Eggs ), & many more - Anna Ripley is voiced by Kelly Hu who also voices Karai (TMNT -2012), Cheshire / Jade, Huntress / Paula, Laira, Shiva, Katana, Lian, & others (DC animated media), Stacy (Phineas & Ferb), Okiku (Afro Samurai), Shan (The Spectacular Spider-Man), Miyumi & Miss Mirimoto (Scooby-Doo & the Samurai Sword), Adira (Tangled: the Series), & many more

[@StoryTime21155]

You guys are misunderstanding the Keyleth vision: She will out live them because of her Aramente. She has to go on a journey to become the voice of the forest and it will take years. Enough years that even the half elves will be dead by the time she’s back.

[@geardog24]

When will these heroes learn? The pacifist route doesn’t always work.

[@Poozlelover]

Choose revenge always is a wild takeaway. Lmao

[@alessandrofigueroa8909]

So regarding Vex n Vax, they aren't Elves, they're half Elves. So, they would live longer than Percy, but won't live as long as Keyleth.

[@kingdomgamingchannel6809]

I guess sheera heart is on the right side of her chest 😅.

[@darryljack6612]

The three of you remind me of Grog, Pike, and Scanlan sometimes

[@IchigoKurosaki011]

I think you misunderstood that the vision was them all dying of old age, Keyleth is a proper elf and once she completes her aramente her lifespan will increase by a significant amount. That's why he had a vision of her at their tomb, by the time Keyleth dies of old age it would be likely to assume nobody even knows who Vox Machina is unless they read a history book.

[@fizzles5]

Another level to Zerxus - in the actual game, he was a paladin. Specifically, a Paladin who didn't get power from a god. He had divine magic aaaaaall on his own. Which I think adds a dimension to what he is doing with Pike. Who knows! Maybe he's not trying to turn her evil, maybe he's just trying to get her to change her class lmao

[@TheBigKaiju]

I was SICK when I saw this shit bro. This is why we take vengeance %98 of the time

[@jfjvmdvbdcndkj]

Anyone else think of that scene from Django, where Schultz shoots Leo DiCaprio with his sleeve gun, when Ripley shot Percy?

[@sdebass]

I agree with Roshi, that was Percy's fault he distracted Vex. Also, Anna is a problem that needs to be dealt with.

[@jasonmarbach]

Hell yeah. The peak is PEAKING

[@MegaCoupie]

Been really looking forward to you guys getting to this episode :D loving your reactions keep up the grind homies

[@PoisonedLuck]

Amazing Reaction, Looking forward to the rest to come!

[@reverseprime141]

It is a very saddest ending of Percy.

[@sacredemperor4359]

I thought the vision meant Keyleth outliving them all because of aging? From my very limited DND knowledge, druids live stupid long

[@paselitoru]

As someone who has seen CR1-CR3 seeing Yoshi yap while being so wrong is rough. But also this episode went off the rails, if you know, you know.

[@mickaelabarry8719]

Apparently Percy didn’t die like this in critical role so I’m honestly afraid of what they will do next…I’ll let them cook but if Percy stays dead forever I’ll honestly be pissed lol great season so far!

[@thedarkknight2221]

Part of me hates that he died while letting his guard down to offer mercy. I know that he moved on from his vengeance, but after all of the innocent people she has killed both directly and indirectly, he should’ve just either killed her or left her to die. She is far too dangerous to be left alive. It makes no sense to for him to try and turn Ripley to the light side.

[@Devondavis-fm2dz]

This was an banger episode buddy went Rouge

[@RayGunga13]

cloak

[@jasonmarbach]

That flashback at the beginning included an incredible bit of foreshadowing for critical role’s next animated project, which is coming out next year and features their second campaign characters. Same actors, all new characters. Hope y’all are on that one when it drops too, it’s going to be even better than this (goated) show is

[@ninjastriker3989]

The Flags were there

[@connorkirby6159]

been patiently waiting for this one ☝️

[@noahsmith1053]

Yea nah, i haven't seen the campaign but I knew she would be on some bullshit 😭.She was LOVING torturing this man. If you wanted to give people the ability to defend themselves you could've went about it WAY better.

[@youngboythaprophet]

They are all supposed to get smoked but idk if it'll happen this season, ALSO Critical Role just got another show greenlit from another campaign, If my memory serves its a prequel to VM, called Mighty Nein.

[@Arborhawk]

Not a prequel. Vox Machina campaign happened in 809 - 812 Post Divergence. The Mighty Nine occurs 835-836 Post Divergence mostly on the continent of Wildmount. Also, Season 4 of Vox Machina got green-lit.

[@luisz222]

I’m normally not that crazy about couples and romance but I do kinda like Vex and Percy together for some reason.

[@Chanksss]

The Shadow Strays might be a great movie reaction for you guys You should check it out

[@Nexion3653]

Roshi i need that shirt

[@Errante117]

My favorite reactors❤

[@JasenNiaia]

Il mio ragazzo ha detto che il nostro futuro sarà altrettanto divertente se continuiamo a guardare video come questo🧡

[@haydeyboi9032]

When are we gonna get that transformers one reaction

[@ReaganCandelarioio]

Ridevamo così forte che il mio ragazzo si è offerto di montare una telecamera per registrare le nostre reazioni😛

[@togroglog2457]

Blaming percy for that is actually kinda valid though, the guys on this team all have terrible romance timing.