Collecting Legends | Critical Role | Campaign 3, Episode 105

[@flandomaltrizian4603]

11:10 Recap Ends 1:48:05 Everyone’s cool titles 2:10:55 BREAK ENDS 3:32:20 Chateau de CPOP Sam’s Stanley Cup has a “Missing” poster with a picture of Scanlan Shorthalt.

[@musicwolf6157]

My glorious king is back.

[@thomassevy4930]

Flando, Long may he Reign

[@monotonexylophone1623]

Hes instant with it

[@sirmaestrothehorse5152]

Oh how I've missed you king

[@alyiamcool]

Glad to see you here, Flando! Thanks for all you do❤

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Robbie is just so good. He kind of sat on the sidelines for a while, enjoying the ride and then Matt throws him a piece of meat in the form of Dorian's father and he went to town with it.

[@somniferousSirenSocial]

Not to mention the hour of stacking the dice with Sam.

[@shrimpwithagun5702]

thats why we need him next campaign

[@DungeonDegen]

@@shrimpwithagun5702the crew really feels incomplete without him at this point.

[@SimplySoulius]

I can totally picture Keyleth sitting in her room with a huge scroll writing down fancy titles for everyone with bags under her eyes and a bunch of crumbled up papers

[@mirandafox794]

@@SimplySoulius with Vex sprawled out on the couch in the corner with a glass of wine throwing out different titles

[@wetryanycheesedotcom]

"Ashton Rockface, Boulder with a Bad Attitude?" "Awful."

[@darththespian4856]

100% omg

[@obsessionmine]

@@SimplySoulius gotta put that inspiring leader feat to work lol

[@SimplySoulius]

@@mirandafox794 Vex: What about that one with the funny glasswork? Ohh.. Remember how they almost broke apart? How about "The Reforged!"

[@someone_stole_my_handle]

Predathos The gods: One fear Jester and Scanlan being on the same room together The gods: Two fears

[@hannahthufvesson]

And Nott. 😂 And Fearne.

[@nicholascarroll2698]

Oh FUCK... sorry was imagining the chaos, that and Jester, Knott, and Braious all having an awkward conversation.

[@Aloysius_OHare]

The Traveler joining the frey is very unlikely but now that Jester has a hold of him, hes sort of forced to help 😂

[@andrewdowns3673]

@@Aloysius_OHare Imagine, the Travler meeting Ira...

[@Aloysius_OHare]

@@andrewdowns3673 They probably have seeing how twisted they both are.

[@ImpeccableKarma]

The irony of Pike, a cleric of The Everlight, helping Braius, the "herald" of the lord of lies, after everything their deities did to eachother is CRAZY!

[@YouGandered101]

But also SO fitting!! After everything we saw in Downfall, it's so interesting to see the Everlight's repeated displays of compassion toward Asmodeus reflected in Pike and Braius. (Though I'm hoping Braius isn't going to parallel Asmodeus in the same way lol)

[@WhisperNuggetz]

I'm still hoping beyond hope that Braius is somehow only half Minotaur and a descendant of Trist from Downfall and Doomseed is the name given to Trist's kids after they demigodded out

[@Pailzor]

@@WhisperNuggetz "Half-minotaur" is a funny concept. It'd be one-quarter bull/cow, one-quarter human (probably), and half of whatever the other parent is. And about the name "Doomseed"... This is Sam the troll, playing a character that lies. I think we've learned with Nott that the name on the character sheet isn't necessarily the character's real name. So now we've got to be suspicious of where he pulled the name "Graham" from for his fallen platinum saint.

[@Cannon6969]

@@WhisperNuggetzwell if you do recall, he had to rewrite Braius’ story bc fans leaked half of it after he flashed a character sheet for like a second at the live show

[@iceman3317]

@@Cannon6969 Seriously? I thought he just said last episode he hadn't thought about his character's backstory much. If his backstory really was leaked by a split second flash, that was extremely dumb on the critter's part.

[@PancakeMonster359]

Dorian, with a horse dragon steed and heirloom sword, has boosted from dreamy bard to prince charming status

[@mriepi]

Who has the money from the Kymal heist btw?

[@WhisperNuggetz]

I kept seeing Lou's character Nydas from Calamity. I've been seeing more and more of the ring of brass recently. Orym's investigation and perception is like Cerrit Braius has the charm of Loquatius with the abilities of Zerxus I keep seeing a lot Patia in Imogen and some Laerryn in Chetney

[@d.lacerta6336]

And Orym just blue-screen-ed is just chef's kiss

[@liesbethverlaeckt8083]

I really really just need to draw Dorian on his dragon with his sword like a disney prince. and then a version with Orym in the background just completely enchanted by him😂

[@whitestoneandy797]

2:42:42 such a perfect example of D&D and the DM & player dynamic. Players: Why is this item card more orange!!?... It must mean something?! DM: I had some issues with the color on the printer.

[@vi8440]

i know we all say it every episode but my god robbie daymond. the roleplayer you are. he truly is an exceptional player, he never takes away from anyone else, but whenever the focus is on him you simply cannot look away

[@Sandsquid21]

Robbie deserves a permanent place in the cast and in all campaigns going forward

[@Becky31389]

He absolutely needs to stay forever!

[@adoragrayskull]

the thing I'll be the saddest about in the end of this campaign is that we probably won't see robbie as a main cast member again and that saddens me SO MUCH

[@Becky31389]

@@adoragrayskull why do you think he won't?

[@adoragrayskull]

@@Becky31389 i mean, i certainly hope he stays, but idk if they'll deviate from the core 7 again. It seems like C3 is the atypical one.

[@grandpa6065]

I propose for FCG's Title: Faithful Care Giver, Aeorian Heir to Choice and Change

[@andrewdowns3673]

Perfect.

[@nadiadraws5029]

Yesss FCG deserves a title🙌🙌🙌

[@Jplays23]

Aww I love that. 😢

[@austineddy6874]

Quality!!!

[@FinalTimeHero]

I saw someone call him the Ironheart of the Changebringer

[@feliciaWilPrevo]

Remember when BH's biggest threat was moving furniture? Such a distant memory. Laudna and Imogen not being taken seriously at the school now all eyes of exandria are on them. Love seeing the arcs and growth of these stories!!

[@wytfish4855]

also, iirc those furnitures are of C.POP Industries make.

[@isawaryokage]

Yeah, it's like they're the main characters or something

[@Aloysius_OHare]

From DOORS to CHAIRS to MOVING FURNITURE

[@mrlucius57]

@@isawaryokagebe wary of reducing things to cold lifeless elements instead of enjoying the wonderful symphony when it comes together

[@leojamesclune1730]

VM started, to us, on a mission to free a paladin and ended with the defeat of a god M9 started with zombie circus and ended with the defeat of a Lovecraftian entity, a demigod, and an archmage (twice) And now we have BH

[@KuschelPandaa]

"I wish i had a Cane" Travis completely forgot that he has Turmoil which is a Cane.

[@jurekovacic1739]

And Laura forgetting once again that she is a n abberant sorcerer and can cast certsin dpells withouth verbal and somatic components

[@hanman9000]

bahroo panda spotted

[@LostFoundling]

I'm imagining Chetney saying that while walking through the hall and dragging Turmoil in scythe form behind him

[@StarPichu12]

@@jurekovacic1739thats the fun of dnd!

[@hadesblackplays]

you'd think he's just another quirky old gnome, but then shows you he's cunning. you'd think you could easily beat him in a fight, but then he's a werewolf. You wouldnt take his art seriously but then he shows you 400+ years of craftmanship. I love that Chetney Pock O'Pea is the David Bowie of woodcraft in Exandria and im here for it!

[@jurekovacic1739]

I mean yeah, like Mat said in one of the 4sided dives: Chetney is so sold thst he went full circle. From young and stupid, to mature, to wise and then back to stupid and feral. But he is still al of that and more. He is also hemamancer wich is very rare.

[@hadesblackplays]

​@@jurekovacic1739 the heart of the party

[@leojamesclune1730]

​@jurekovacic1739 He's the old man that has done enough to be crazy for fun now

[@therealandrew185]

DAvid Bowie is a werewolf?

[@leggo0116]

​@@therealandrew185 I heard he was one of the werewolves in London

[@AlexIs-hi7kh]

I can’t believe that Matt didn’t say “and the chair maker… what do you bring to the table?” 😂

[@TheRRP88]

Loki-I Have an Army Tony Stark-We Have a Hulk Braius-We have a guy who makes chairs

[@readyeddy1631]

Man can't believe Chetney has gotten such a devoted fan club that didn't come from a Faustian bargain with an Archfey. I'm sure nothing hilarious will come of it.

[@Jplays23]

Oh oh no I forgot about that

[@Mightymajin]

I was SO expecting that gnome to be Chet's great nephew or something of the like

[@obsessionmine]

Greatest toy maker in the world cursed to have all of his creations snatched up by collectors and investors to gather dust on some shelfs 😭

[@pixelpantsplay]

By Azura by Azura by Azura!!

[@grandpa6065]

@@obsessionmine this is why you always get stuff in triplicate....

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

Braius when following the Bells: "Well, I guess I'll see where this goes." Braius internally when he's confronted by the head of his former religion: *"Oh shit oh shit oh shit-"*

[@matthollywood8060]

Sam Riegel internally: "I just pulled off lying to the Dragon Pope!"

[@devindenman526]

I love that Sam keeps bringing up that he's been with them for, like, a day and a half. Braius is like if you crossed Arkhan with Taryon: Badass Paladin of an evil God whose morals are questionable at best, but also a pompous chode who is deeply insecure and kind of pathetic.

[@Laurantalasah]

The b plot of this episode being Robbie making his dice structures, Liam noticing, taking a picture, and telling Laura, then Laura creating her own dice structures, Robbie noticing, and then Marisha and Travis, Travis traying to make the table move to drop all the towers, failing, one of Laura's towers falling on its own and 7 of 8 players trying not to laught while the 8th and the DM are still playing the actual game. Perfect! It keeps going! Now Ashely tried to make Robbie's structures fall, she missed, then Sam tried to add to one, Matt finally noticed! Ashely tried again... they fall!! On their own! XD

[@grandpa6065]

@@Laurantalasah when does the dice towers start

[@adamworley196]

That's never happened at a DnD table before, lol 😂😅

[@BenteRonda]

@@grandpa6065 I think at 3.05.00 that Robbie starts building

[@M.Hutton]

Robbie loves his dice towers. However Travis made them topple by shaking the table at the same time Ashley was trying to make them fall 😂😊

[@zwordsman]

when they finally fall its Travis shaking the table at the same time ashely waved at them

[@reptilusreptosis6275]

40:35 I like to think that Ash's occasional pop culture jokes like referencing things then saying it was a play, is something to do with the probability fractals in their brain letting them understand things past the fourth wall subconsciously.

[@Mazygolucky]

I love this little head canon

[@LostFoundling]

Making references in character and saying it was a play is great. One of my parties kept referencing Scoobus Doobus as a famous play and my dm decided to make it canon when describing a torn poster when we entered a vampire infested city.

[@leggo0116]

That's absolutely golden

[@AlyssaOtoski]

@@Mazygolucky head canon lmao

[@Mazygolucky]

@@AlyssaOtoski ?

[@the-truestblue]

Dorian's speech means everything to me. Robbie is such a brilliant storyteller. 1:38:46 The first part of Dorian's speech, you can hear the anxiety. There's that bit of stuttering and you're not quite sure where he's going with this. 1:40:24 When Cerkunnos called him out from his deflection, Robbie starting to paint this beautiful imagery of summoning Coriolis, the great equine dragon from their familial history. And the intensity of his voice on how his heart yearns to make a difference 😢

[@arielledarrion3491]

One thing I'm curious about Dorian's part is that Matt didn't let him roll Persuasion after the 1st speech. I wonder if he either thinks Robbie could do better than that or he just wanted Cerkunnos to speak to pay tribute to Robbie's performance for him on LOVM-which ended up in him, not expecting Robbie to conjure such magical imagery. 😅

[@spookyboi7660]

"WHICH URCHIN!!!" -Matthew Mercer, August 22, 2024

[@bobhannes7014]

03:29:52

[@phoebica]

Scalebearer Waylon Amaredda, for those who saw LOVM, is the Halfling, who sent VM to the Slayers Take. (S2E2 around 6'30'')

[@danyr1886]

Damn, great eye!

[@phoebica]

@@danyr1886 I wish :-) No, Laura asked Matt in the Cool Down, where they had seen him before because she had such strong visuals in her mind.

[@Aetheria60]

lol The hair was a dead giveaway. I kept waiting for them to pick up on it. So glad Matt told them in CD.

[@buddybleeyes]

Did they change much with the LOVM? I'm hesitant to start it because I absolutely loved the original campaign. I'm guessing it's really good from what everyone is saying

[@IcepersonYT]

@@buddybleeyes There are some things they don't cover and a lot of things are in the "wrong" order for the sake of adapting it to TV in a more satisfying way, but it's very good and faithful to the spirit of the material. If you want an exact 1 to 1 it's not going to be exactly what you are looking for, but what you are looking for isn't really possible. It's more concerned with hitting all of the important story beats and making character arcs satisfying than it is with following what happened precisely but I think everything that was genuinely changed was good. The main divergence is that it it starts with an adventure that actually happened before C1 started streaming and kind of skips over the Kraghammer stuff for the most part. We actually get to see VM relatively close to the start of their journey as opposed to right in the middle of it.

[@masterjaczor9892]

"We all know we have the coffers." says Vex'ahlia as a little part of her soul dies. Also I love the fact that she had to accentuate the fact that they defeated Vecna and saved Vasselheim, because everyone was apprehensive of the idea of Vox Machina attacking the Malleus Keep. And if that did not change their minds, they also beat 4 Ancient Chromatic Dragons and Brimscythe, as well as a Necromancer and her Vampire Husband. I think they'll be fine.

[@Failed_Vestige_of_Exandria]

Operation Hells Mighty Machina is a go! I repeat: Operation Hells Mighty Machina is a go!

[@danyr1886]

HELL'S MIGHTY MACHINA, *dude* that name *fvcks!*

[@dezuyate]

Hells Machina 9? Mighty Vox Bells?

[@johnrysted3491]

Mighty hells machina

[@lottejeuris8447]

Nein Hells Machina

[@internettevarolanadam]

Machina of Nein Hells?

[@joshuastrittmatter4188]

Veil Mistress of the Shadow Tree, and Exaltant Hope of the Red Storm. Those are some of the most badass titles I’ve ever heard. Man, how far Laudna and Imogen have come.

[@DarksideGmss0513]

@@joshuastrittmatter4188 Nascent Might of The Platinum's Call

[@AWACS_Snowblind]

_HAMMER OF PARADOX._ Sounds like a power metal album. They're all great, that one's just my favorite.

[@salbaca1104]

once created a spoof of Friar Tuck from Robin Hood to help a dnd campaign as their cleric was taking a break for a short time my title was Friar Chunk and my title was Welcome Friar Chunk legendary purveyor of Chunk Mead and Other Spirits

[@shawnglade790]

Lol i love it!

[@mikeharris6429]

Laudna has had the best ascendancy. She went from a corpse to a champion in only 30 years.

[@jackdillon1488]

You know in a video game when you pick up a bunch of new supplies and health potions and then you get worried about what’s in the next room? Yeah that.

[@Munefacio]

"That's from my oblivion edition.... If you twist it a certain way, it reveals that which is most precious" The way they ended that sentence the same way sent me 💀 Matt you quick beast

[@Baalek1]

"Precious... it's been called that before. But not by you..."

[@serketenglish5963]

Anybody else want to see an updated intro movie? I want to see an updated one so badly, lol. Otahon dead, FCG's fragments, Delilah trapped, the red moon's surface, Chetney the world's greatest woodworker, the Primoradial Titan forms, so on and so forth.

[@truffledrawz1355]

Omg yesssssss that would be so cool. But you still gotta appreciate the hard work that was put into the current animation. Everytime I see it I giggle and kick my feet, they look so badass.

[@ApenasUmLF]

I was thinking the same thing, I know it takes a while to make a good one, but it would be nice to have some updated scenes on it.

[@bryansmith844]

They should just crowdsource it at this point. Have their trusted animator storyboard the keys and let the community fill the in betweens ;)

[@gyorklady]

Not to mention new party members in Dorian and Braius.

[@jenniodonley4836]

Maybe their waiting till everyone is part of it... Bells, Nein and Vox. A piece with all of them in it would be awesome.

[@PeteyFromPallet]

Anyone else get a proud parent feeling hearing their Titles?! Or was it just me?!

[@wee_haggis6374]

I cried, like a proud auntie, it was a beautiful moment

[@vi8440]

if orym and dorian don’t talk soon i’m freeing predathos myself

[@Cannon6969]

I’ve been waiting for them to kiss for SO LONG

[@vi8440]

@@Cannon6969I WAS WAITING FOR IMOGEN OR FEARNE TO MAGE HAND OR TELEKINESIS THE BOTTLE OR ANYTHING LAST EP

[@GaladrielsSecret]

Literally the entire time during Dorian's second speech, Liam looked like he wanted to rip Dorian's clothes off 😂

[@liongus]

Gotta say, i love the way that Matt very clearly but also very covertly made sure everybody did a roll in the first half. Everybody had to do something in the talk, had to present their case. But because the conversations and the people raising questions made sense, it was just seamless. It was just so great

[@Xaychedelic]

To people who wanted to see some details on Braius and Dorian's new weapon / armor: Braius' Truthbearer +2 to AC + 20 Points to Lay on Hands Braius now has 85 points Can impose disadvantage on enemies attacking allies within 5 feet of the Wearer --- Dorian's Gambolcleft the Vortex Blade + 3 to Attack and Damage 18+ Regain a Bardic Inspo. Deals Double Extra Damage from Blade Flourish On a successful strike the wielder can move 15 ft and do an additional attack at disadvantage but if he hits he can just keep attacking, ergo, the ability procs until he misses seemingly due to the Wind spirit living within the sword for one round regained on a (*short) rest. *short rest as per CR Cooldown

[@the-truestblue]

Dorian's blade so OP, damn. (Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) 3 of the choices that Dorian has for Greater Steed, he can knock enemies prone, which can offset the disadvantage aspect of the sword (if he chooses those mounts) He also works very well with Orym and Braius who can make enemies prone or give disadvantage to enemies. The only thing Robbie needs left is sheer luck

[@adamworley196]

​@@the-truestblueor dunamancy

[@boniakarlo]

​@@the-truestblueyou are correct, but remember that the balance of homebrew items must be considered only in the home they are played in, they are not pubblished items in a book. Robbie is not a powerplayer, will 99,99% not start to combo evey damn encounter. And will not sell or gift the sword, since it is linked to his family story. Also he is a bard, not a barbarian or a warrior or a paladin... going melee with things has a very high risk for him, always, which fits an higher reward. Remember in campaign2 Cadeceus was given a very op staff for melee. But he was Caduceus, he used to bonk people like... twice?

[@silversugar2140]

Thank you for filling us poor Critters in!

[@the-truestblue]

​​@@boniakarloI mean, I never said Robbie would/should go crazy on the whole thing (or even sell or give away his sword). I just think it's neat on what he can possibly do. (And if there's restrictions, then that's cool) From the few battle sequences I've seen from him, he's a clever player. He knows when to use his skills and spells when absolutely needed (ex. Like using the dimension door to keep Orym out of harm when he had no heals left, or his dissonant whispers moment from EXU). So, yeah. I agree he's no power player, and he's already brilliant in the style he's doing.

[@ElNuddles]

Finally. I have had this theory since episode 1 that Scanlan was somehow involved with the rouge furniture in Marquet. Being that he ran a counterfeit furniture business. Scanlan is a C-Pop counterfeiter. Calling it now.

[@kaitlynnc15]

I mean with that question from Sam... 😂

[@ElNuddles]

@ Which?

[@ElNuddles]

Anytime I @ someone the name is there when I place my comment but it disappears when I post. Is this happening to anyone else?

[@thegreatninjaman]

I appreciate matt keeping his players characters relevant. Someone like Chetney could have easily died early and just been a joke. so glad he keeps getting more backstory.

[@SnareGG]

when he dies i bet the fan club will turn into a cult

[@a.j.norris5134]

@@SnareGG god i hope so

[@leggo0116]

​@@SnareGGtime travel happens and he becomes the traveler

[@TheElliotEquation]

This channel plays a critical role in my happiness.

[@GregJonson]

Get out. (To get a hug. I'm waiting outside.)

[@idoshulman6379]

You just won the internet my friend

[@theoldjesterisdead9434]

Awful pun, thank you for bettering my awful day with it :)

[@katec7386]

I see what you did there…that put a smile on my face☺️

[@ElNuddles]

I understood that reference.

[@TheDangerNoodle]

"Veil Mistress of the Shadow Tree" And "Hammer of Paradox" are so fucking awesome

[@sarajamesaerial]

I teared up when he read Orym's though. Savior Blade of the Tempest!

[@Khanflict]

WE PLAY DIRTY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ON MONDAY NIIITE

[@andrewdowns3673]

YES WE DO!

[@Elohist2009]

Came out the gate strong with that one 😂😂

[@evandonner2277]

Every Monday night. 😂❤

[@RogueInBlue]

Opened the video and immediately saw this comment. Immediate pay off, instant satisfaction. 10/10 KZbin experience

[@Dfarrey]

Simmy simmy sail!

[@foolslayer9416]

2:26:08 Chetney's biggest fan. Intro to the C-Poppers. 3:00:23 Keyleth jumped! 3:36:40 Matt trying to hold character after finishing Chet's sentence had my sides hurting so much.

[@Laughing_Dragon]

"We are golden gods" -someone the first time she jumped off a high place

[@Voldafart]

The disbelief on Travis’ face when Matt said “precious” was perfect lololol he was amazed in and out of character.

[@DarksideGmss0513]

THOSE TITLES GO FUCKING HARD.

[@alli-gator-forest]

ayy xenoblade 3 represent!

[@DarksideGmss0513]

@@alli-gator-forest thank you.

[@TheRioghbhardan]

I thought this said titties and was like "WTF are they talking about"

[@joec9693]

I wonder what FCG's title would have been

[@thundererodinson1668]

​@@joec9693 Fresh Cut Grass- killer of friends, many pieces.

[@laterkater4213]

Hello friends! Please enjoy these callowmoore timestamps. 40:43 Fearne and Braius talk about what she got up to with Ashton last night (Taliesin is delighted) 1:28:26 The Titans step forward 3:17:15 From stealing trinkets to stealing kisses (that ring sure is handy!)

[@johnrollyson360]

First half: epic speeches, well-deserved titles, and a collection of heavy figures that made their mark since Campaign 1, 2, and now 3. Second half: emotional rollercoaster of drama, intrigue, and an unforgettable comedy towards the end (long live CPOP!) This episode is one for the books! This is Dungeons and Dragons!!! Great job everyone! All critters are fat with lore and roleplay ❤

[@CheeseWyrm]

This episode reinforces (again!) just HOW FINE a DM is Matt Mercer :)

[@__-vb3ht]

May I just say, that for me as a Christian, Ashton is my favourite character this season and it's not even close. "I don't serve any God, I serve the weak, the forgotten, I serve the dirt beneath our feet" is one of the best things Taliesin has done, it's up there with "I wish for you that you would find someone who will mounr you when you are gone". I would put it like this, Ashton is the least churchy, yet the most spiritual member of the group. Their love and kindness is what the priests of Vasselheim should be instead of playing with themselves in their ivory towers. Orym could be seen as the most upright member of Bells Hells but he is loyal to his family. Ashton has a deep solidarity with everyone and a universal disdain for injustice that makes them the most spiritual in my book, even if they are opposed to any church

[@smartypantspod]

This is a great take!

[@Amethystar]

I really like that take. Ashton has more honest devotion to his principles and his friends than many who have made following a deity a career. I feel like instead of doing a 180 from the path he'd been on, he chipped away at the parts of him that didn't fit so he could gradually become a better version of himself. If he knew of a god who shared his ideals and actually followed through with them, he'd probably be all in, but the gods have a tendency to be fickle and petulant or secretive and unhelpful.

[@AB-xj9tz]

I love this!! I like that you outlined how spirituality doesn’t necessarily come from organized clergy. And how compassion is just as- if not more -important as devotion when it comes to the service of good.

[@AsmrAmurana]

I already loved Robbie, but that little clown nose moment made me melt. What a great episode! it had drama, and majesty, and comedy... I'm so happy to be around for this

[@Sandsquid21]

1:14:02 Travis throws his full support behind his friend with “GET ‘EM RIEGEL!” Almost exactly 40 seconds later, Sam proves his place under a betrayer god with “… and a guy that makes chairs…” in regards to his description of Chetney, just taking the wind right out the sails of Travis. ABSOLUTELY SAVAGE!

[@noone-ld7pt]

When I tell you I cried when I realized they were going to play VM and MN in game again it's a fucking understatement. I full on fucking bawled. Hundreds an hundreds of hours I've spent with those characters, they were my introduction to a game that changed my life. And I'm catching myself daily just randomly grinning thinking about it all the time!

[@d2beej]

List of titles: SPOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . Lady Fearne Calloway, Fey Scion of the Ancient Flame Lauda, Veil Mistress of the Shadow Tree Ashton the Reforged, Hammer of Paradox Chutney Pock O' Pea, High Hunter and Lupine Paragon Dorian Storm, Master Muse and Son of the Wind Imogen Temult, Exaltant Hope of the Red Storm Orym of the Air Ashari, Savior Blade of the Tempest Braius Doomseed, Ascent Might of the Platinum's Call

[@grandpa6065]

*Nascent But good job on the rest

[@littledragongirl10]

Thank you! I was looking for these in the comments cause I caught only the last 2 in the live stream! You rock! 😊

[@GaladrielsSecret]

*Laudna, Chetney, Braius

[@rayane.ssousa]

What time is this?????

[@GaladrielsSecret]

@@rayane.ssousa 1:48:05

[@iitstre_4550]

Ashley has the best laugh dude. The “guy who makes chairs” moment was just so freakin good. She has the most sincere, child-like, genuinely joyful laugh. Thank God for these clowns

[@wafflingmean4477]

This guy was Chetney's fan for years. It hasn't been years since he made the deal. Morrigan used her influence over fate to manipulate the time itself for this.

[@carterlabrot3910]

I like to think that for the Titles the Keyleth gives Bell Hells at 1:48:12 she had Scanlan on speed dial to help come up with

[@PyrrhusVictorian]

1:03:40 Vex: We stopped a God, we can handle a laser pointer.

[@MatronOfRaisins]

Man that thing sure would've been handy when they were fighting Hotis the Rakshasa.

[@siuan803]

12:12 I motion that Marisha starts wearing a moustache. Just so that the upper row can present a unified front. :D

[@CheeseWyrm]

Or they all shave? ;)

[@padraig548]

Fearne "I have never made a decision and I refuse to start now" Calloway

[@hannahbarnes9669]

I love that the D&D equivalent of "This will be on the test later" is "This is going in the textbooks later"

[@TheSkullivan12]

Plot twist on a plot twist: Braius is not actually a herald of Asmodeus and isn’t actually being granted paladin magic from him. BUT! He *is* actually receiving divine power from the Platinum Dragon, who still watches over him even though he lost his faith.

[@xavierdupuis7653]

God i fucking wish! He rapidly became my favorite character

[@Draedaja]

I thought Paladins get their power from Believing Real Hard In Something™ and no God actually has to be involved? Then again I don't play DnD so that might be wrong xD

[@dames01]

​@Draedaja it's something that depends on the edition as well as the world the story takes place in. I believe both can be the case in exandria, but I might be remembering wrong.

[@laurens.6940]

I would buy that except for the whole slaughter and flaying of that dude he made into a cup. P Dragon doesn't strike me as the kind of deity who would take kindly to that

[@CheeseWyrm]

I think that Asmodeus and Bahamut are competing in their own ways for Braius' conflicted soul

[@aramere3650]

Dude that Chetney museum just gave me that Van Gogh gallery scene from Doctor Who

[@marialaurasalas3453]

Let's not forget the brood pit that was given to Ashton and Imogen by All-Minds-Burn! I've been wanting to know for a while now what that seed would do if it was planted on the moon after all! I hope they use it 😆

[@Naberious]

I've been waiting to see all minds burn vs the weave * mind it would be beautiful chaos edit misspelling

[@alyiamcool]

I'm mostly curious to see the ramifications! The cosmic endless battle, the instant wipe out, or the turning of tables on our heroes???

[@joederue9900]

It makes me wonder if the weave mind and all minds burn are, or started, as one and the same. Like weave mind started as followers of the all minds burn and keep that connection and grew it on Ruidus or was it exactly backwards. Or even did Ludinous fail in making the bridge but brought down a part of the weave mind instead, still a win for him yet at the same time half a fail.

[@DustedAsh3]

Hey! They planted it near the back door. Can't remember the episode but it was a pretty small aside. Hope we get to see it on the way back in!

[@sloubser01]

​@@DustedAsh3 I also have a vague memory of it being planted.

[@jamoor5142]

The mood of this epsisode was set as soon as Matt said "dirty."

[@claraprado5401]

I ADORE how robbie plays dorian and its surprising he's a new-ish dnd player. He genuinely doesnt speak much or is very boisterous (on purpose) which sells the bard with stage fright like nothing else, but he does accidently gets his moments of shine when he's the most honest and loyal. He doesnt open his mouth a lot but when he does its always a masterpiece ❤

[@azurebalmung4520]

Keyleth running and jumping off the ledge, thinking "Not-a-fish not-a-fish NOT-A-FISH-"

[@CheeseWyrm]

Could've been her 'Golden Moment' ?!? ;)

[@hambinger]

The Mighty Nein should have reacted to "a guy who makes chairs" because their greatest villain was a chair. Now we know who made it.

[@Baalek1]

Chetney made The Chair CONFIRMED

[@CheeseWyrm]

@@Baalek1 Oh really, I missed that! When was that confirmed?

[@CesidioLuror]

So many great moments in this episode. I cant honor them all in my comment. - Everyones speeches at the council. Especially Ashtons. - Dorian going from deflecting to full confidence. - Titles! Titles for everyone! - When Dorian finally meets his father. I felt that. - Chetneys biggest fan :D Oh my god(s), that was so cute. Waylon is the fanboy we all need. (And we all are in our hearts.) - 17 Chairs. This room is The Mighty Neins nightmare. - I hope POP-Con will be as successful as Traveler-Con.

[@joehutchcraft1675]

Beau in the background- "I am not okay guys... guys I am NOT okay! There are MORE of them!" (Yasha comforting Beau) (everyone rushes in) Cad- "Oh.... Oh no, help! It's again!" Jester- (dramatic gasp) "Veeeeeeth get the Fluffernutterrrrr!!!" Fjord- (dragging Jester away) "Jester! N-VETH NO! Nnnyoooo!!! You PUT THAT DOWN NYAO!!!" Veth- "With you and what muscles? This is happening... Caleb dear could you get me a light?" Caleb- (facepalms) "Veth I am vif Fjord here on this one yah? Zat's a Nien from me." Jester- "ARTIIIIIE!!! Help me!!!" (Fighting against Fjord) All of Vox Machina and Bell's Hells- "okay what the f*** is up with that?!"

[@CesidioLuror]

@@joehutchcraft1675 ...now I really want to see this played out. 😂

[@MaceBay]

If you work remotely and listen starting from Campaign One 9am-5pm, 5 days a week, it takes you about one and a half years to catch up with them. I have cried and laughed so many times at work because of these people. Thanks for all the emotion.

[@lozodidit]

I watched 104 and 105 today. The day flies by this way

[@CheeseWyrm]

Oh yes - I hear you! I've enjoyed CR since the start of streaming, but due to lengthy illnesses - fell behind on occassions. It took dedication to catch up (not complaining!). When I was too ill to play my own D&D, CritRole was the next best thing for me. I feel affection, sympathy & care for the CR cast, just like I do for good friends. Strange, considering I've never met these folks in person, but I'm sure Critters will empathise. I am very thankful that CR has become a massive success - and I hope we get to enjoy their gaming with them for years to come 🙏

[@sam-n9v]

2 years of catching up from the beginning for me! Tiberius, Taryon, Sam's 9th Circuses, Pirates, A resurrected friend. Bell, Moon, A triplicate attack. Ups and downs, I've finally caught up and I'm happy to join the live show!

[@forgemakesstuff2734]

welcome friend!!!

[@arcaneobject]

Same for me! Catch up crew ftw. It’s so nice to finally be live

[@golfshores97]

Oof yeah that is a rough start

[@LydiaTereK]

Welcome fellow critter! Now suffer together in the weekly wait✨

[@jdmalaver6356]

Same here!

[@Devilish98]

The fact that neither the bright queen nor the Dwendalian representatives mentioned the mighty nein brokered the peace between the two nations seems a missed opportunity to hype the nein

[@fenzelian]

While this is true, that would be a bit awkward because Ludinus was also a key leader of those peace negotiations.

[@L0rdm3phiston]

The bright queens trust is all they needed.

[@Devilish98]

@@fenzelian ah yeah good point

[@mriepi]

2:42:42 Why is it orange? Is it exalted? Nah, the printer ran out of ink.

[@feeltheflumph]

1:16:09. I'm sometimes just baffled by when Matt chooses to give advantage. Braius' speech was THE example of what would justify advantage IMO. Aside from just being a well crafted speech, he quoted the tenets of the platinum dragon, he went into detail about their strengths, and then Orym backed him up with actual divine assistance I mean cmoooooon.

[@WhisperNuggetz]

2:33:28 I remember reading in Twitch chat that if he just broke the holy symbol, the rust wouldn't be on the freshly broken edges when the High Bearer inspected the symbol I thought that was a very unique perspective because it definitely could've hindered the attempt

[@CheeseWyrm]

Sam is VERY clever!

[@klavdian]

This episode made me apreciate Robbie even more. His speech made a lasting impression on me! Top notch roleplay. You sir are a master!

[@padenbang7375]

This'll go down as 1 of my all time favorite episodes in all of CR Edit: Also, I have a strong feeling Imogen is being played HARD by her mother. Just seems too convenient that she is all ready and willing to be giving up Luda at this point. I ain't buying it

[@jaihottes2450]

I thought this aswell, but Imogen rolled in the 30s to persuade her mum while on the moon

[@artloveranimation]

well to be fair, she's always been on team: "keep my daughter safe" so she doesn't want to do anything that she thinks would harm her.

[@padenbang7375]

​@@jaihottes2450 Yeah, I thought about that as well. But Liliana is herself a very powerful and charismatic magic user, who's under the employ of possibly the most powerful magic user on Exandria. If she truly believes in the cause, she might be convinced that is the best way to keep Imogen safe. Not saying it's a given but I have strong suspicion. Also, Mercer can't be trusted 😆

[@harleighheck958]

Actually I wouldn’t put it past Luda to feed everyone around him false information, plant spies at the places he specified he’d meet people at, and then see who leaked the information by seeing where hells bells shows up at. I see this going downhill for her mother so fast.

[@padenbang7375]

​@@harleighheck958Word.

[@Memokkeen]

I have seen some discourse that campaign 3 isn't as great as 1 or 2 for CR but MAN. POP CON?? His Oblivion era?! And spin the bottle last episode? Are you freaking kidding me?! 😂❤ I don't know about y'all but I freaking love it here. It's been such a good time to be a nerd

[@somethinglikethisorthat273]

People like to be haters 😂❤ honestly campaign 2 will always have my heart but now that campaign 3 has won me over, it’s won me over hard - I love my little group of dysfunctional heartfelt weirdos

[@glasses6524]

campaign 3 as a whole has been structured very strangely, its pacing has admittedly been rather weird (especially in the first half). however, i feel like this is more than made up for by the singular scenes of heart-wrenching emotion and gut-blasting comedy. i'm loving my time here, as flawed as this campaign is-- just like two certain groups of idiots love each other even though they're not perfect :)

[@OfficialEdwardNewgate]

Yeah I can see why someone would not like this compared to the previous ones but this campaign still has that same moments that made the previous 2 so good lmao

[@DurandalsFate]

It would've been real helpful if either Ashton or Fearne remembered that the Primordials helped to seal away Predathos in the first place.

[@silversugar2140]

Oohh good point!! I didn't either.

[@idoshulman6379]

They did?

[@DurandalsFate]

@@idoshulman6379 Yep. First, back in episode 43 (at 3 hours 3 minutes), the party learned about stolen documents from Vasselheim that told the story: Predathos resisted the gods' powers, so they struck a deal with the Primordials, who trapped Predathos in a piece of the planet. Then, in the episode immediately before this one (at about 2 hours 25 minutes), the Wildmother gave Orym a vision that confirmed the story.

[@Nunovski04]

SPOILER ALERT!!! Bright Queen vouching for the MN wasn't on my bingo card for this episode, but godsDAMN

[@bigdrew565]

Matthew Mercer loves to play the long game. Almost 200 episodes and 6 RL years after Caleb Widogast made a friend for life.

[@mariamelnitskaya4493]

I love her so much

[@robertandersen9886]

So! The $64,000 question is: Are we gonna get mini games with Bells Hellz, The Mighty Nein AND Vox Machina all bringing down their respective targets? PLEASE!!!!

[@Raysa1208]

yes, Matt said on cooldown they'll be hoping characters

[@vacuumdiagram]

Niiiice!

[@dawsonsmith793]

"Oh, that's from my *sensual* collection." C-Pop Industries: Making toys for all ages 🤣

[@WhisperNuggetz]

Was there any confirmation that Dorian's dad failed the charisma save on the zone of truth because his choked up moment definitely felt like he couldn't lie to Dorian?

[@hannahbarnes9669]

1:49:35 Scientists have allowed him to make one sound

[@135mikerules23]

I want Chetney to roll a D100 the night before Pop Con in the epilogue and choose to fail.

[@luigiman60]

But one of the C-Poppers is an acolyte (possibly cleric) of the Platinum Dragon, and could theoretically Raise Dead. He will go to POP-Con

[@David_Blake91]

@@luigiman60 None of the resurrection spells works if someone dies of old age.

[@ApenasUmLF]

​@David_Blake91 really? Didn't know that. Cool

[@bennokrickl8135]

​@@luigiman60 I didn't realize Raise the Dead would work if he died of old age, not even True Resurrection can do that, but rules as written you are right.

[@silversugar2140]

Low-key same haha.

[@NCB4946]

No Spoilers!! The Ending is EVERYTHING!!!!❤

[@KoljaWolfi]

searching for it on dndbay

[@TreeHairedGingerAle]

I don't know that I've laughed that hard in a long time. I'm just glad that, by the end, they were taking the guy seriously. There's a lot to admire about woodcraft, after all 😌👏🏾✨

[@Grace-gm5id]

The fact no one noticed Laura singing Hot to go (Hot to Trot) in the comments so far is egregious

[@numbernine5894]

wait what?? timestamp??

[@Amethystar]

Or Taliesan singing "Neon Pegasus."

[@abuzzabout]

@@numbernine5894 43:40

[@Macguinness42]

That last half hour might possibly be greatest in Critical Role history. Looking at you, Jester-fooling-the-hag...

[@CodeNameX001]

Why do I imagine a magical girl transformation sequence when Fearne goes Titan?

[@WhisperNuggetz]

That stay soft coming from Ashton felt just like stay gold Ponyboy from the Outsiders I mean, it's almost identical feelings from both, and it's helping bring back some of the hope I've lost for Ashton

[@PoorlyPlannedHijinks]

Sure someone has come up with this already, but Sam's multiclass should be called a Balladin. (I know I added an extra L there)

[@KazeTheCursedOne]

The Ball comes from Ballard

[@TreeHairedGingerAle]

Surely, a paladin with many a ballad! 😉😄

[@royal9561]

1:28:50 ish is genuinely one of the most stressful moments ive felt in a while. that panic of the “nonononon!” immediately after felt so real and visceral. tal is playing this character incredibly, because while i know he knows as a player that these characters cannot screw up here, i genuinely wondered if ashton might actually do it. so stressful…

[@fakjbf3129]

Imagine if the night before Pop Con is when Travis finally rolls a 100….

[@flynnstephens7887]

I think it was so masterful how Sam broke that symbol before the conversation began so that he could play it off as more of a sob story then it was so he would be able to lie even further because the first one didn't work.

[@vishalpetkar8122]

I wonder if Sam knows that he might just get another chance to save Vax. If they are able to meet the gods and meet the raven queen, maybe they could convince her that the gods arent infallible and then somehow get Vax free.

[@hem9483]

contrived. lessens the story somewhat. hope it doesn't happen.

[@FaunoAtelie]

​@hem9483 Which would be par for the course in this campaign honestly, but I do hope it doesn't end up taking away from the earlier stories

[@hem9483]

@@FaunoAtelie hoping it doesn't, assuming it will. that's been my experience so far with this campaign.

[@dftp]

No way in hell that'd happen. Especially because I highly doubt Liam would want that at all. He often says how he loves the way Vax's story resolved.

[@internettevarolanadam]

​@@hem9483what happened so far that lessened the impact? I'm curious.

[@joshheard-ed6gu]

Every time that Robbie has a lead scene i am on the verge of tears and feel like he is talking to my soul

[@phebbles]

1:42:43 freaking Robbie Daymond everybody 😍

[@eddytebz]

dude that meeting would be sooo dope if it eventually comes to a bells hells animated series 🔥

[@littledarksun6484]

well we got VM and MN... pretty sure Bells Hells will get one as well :D I'm more interested in whether we'll get the Exandria Unlimited ones...

[@BuddaOnDaRoll]

The persuasion DC fluctuating is a real thing and makes sense. If you have a persuasive argument or perspective its easier to persuade. If you just say "trust me bro" thats a harder sell.

[@leojamesclune1730]

Plus it helps with the whole RP thing. If at a home game, just lean on your stats, it's going to be more static

[@twoonswig3667]

You’re all in for a ride with this one, it’s top tier comedy

[@boniakarlo]

...PRECIOUS!

[@josephzeug3891]

The end was probably the most chaotic, hysterical ending I've ever seen from this show.

[@FaunoAtelie]

1:55:22 matching the end of the soundtrack to the narration is one of the greatest dm joys

[@Amethystar]

I love how Matt knows what they're all going to be going into and ensures there's some time for laughter and fun and silliness before everything has to get serious again. It's wonderful seeing them make moving speeches and working together and holding each other up, but I love seeing all of them just having fun! The genuine joy they all have is wonderfully infectious and a great joy after a dumpster fire of a month.

[@Marmalade_guy]

I love how Dorian summons Epona in the middle of a meeting

[@virus640]

Matt: just roll a D20 Laura: 14. Why? *in the distance, a cold wind starts to blow, as the sound of powerful wings can be heard starting to approach.*

[@RollingRedTide]

@@virus640 I have a feeling they were getting scryed on by Luda

[@Angela-hn6mb]

@@RollingRedTide same

[@a-nkha8007]

​@@RollingRedTide, it would've been a saving throw with a modifier, so a pure roll might be something more ominous 👀

[@RollingRedTide]

@@a-nkha8007 could be Matt just keeping it close to the vest as he likely knows their modifiers

[@leojamesclune1730]

"I rolled a dragon!"

[@LydiaTereK]

The Mighty 9 Hellions of Bell Machina

[@KitsuneRokaku]

1:48:16 I imagine Ashton giving the same look Talesin is. "My girl is a lady... Damn right she is!"

[@princemills6022]

from 1:40:40 to 1:42:30 Dorian!! Robbie!!!!

[@shomzlezilebovic]

Another banger one-liner from Taliesin: Yell a "Marco" out and hearing "Bolo" 3:05:06