Critical Role Mollymauk Animatic - My Friends

* FAT SPOILERS FOR CRITICAL ROLE SEASON 2*
I heard this amazing song by Oh Wonder back in August, got hit by major inspiration that I had to make some sort of thing like this. I've always wanted to learn some After Effects, so it felt like it was time to try out a project! :)
I started right as I got off work that sweet August friday, worked all through the weekend and had a sort of storyboard after a week. Since then I've worked on and off evenings and weekends when I could to produce all the art for it. It was a great learning experience and I'm very proud of completing it! Hope you enjoy it!
Critical Role: critrole.com/
/ @criticalrole
Song: My Friends by Oh Wonder
open.spotify.com/track/3cUQUc...
This is a complete fan work, no profit being made from it. Purely made out of love for the show and the song.

[@rookcapcoldblood2618]

“Molly said... not to steal from happy people.”

[@porkchop4401]

Right in the feels.

[@jsrsprite9867]

I was already crying when matt asked for final words, then afterwards when nott said this it was like my chest caved in. Hits different seeing this in animation though.

[@WLxMusic]

I stuck it out throughout the video, but your comment made me cry. I hope you're proud, cause I am.

[@rookcapcoldblood2618]

Random Awesome I am glad I made you cry. Because I am crying with you.

[@nj8897]

This comment made me cry so fucking hard, I might have heard Nott say it. But just the added sadness of this animation finally got to me. I had never felt so attached to him until it was too late, and I realized I wanted him back. I knew it was coming up, I even knew which episode, but it still hit me like a bullet. And it's a frickin roleplaying game, yet the absurd acting makes it feel more like a tv show. Time to watch the rest of the show, and maybe.. eventually finish it. But I highly doubt it.

[@BlooGhost]

You can see a young Henry crabgrass in the last shot.

[@ahappyjackolantern]

Me: I want to see my little boy Last shot: Here he comes

[@crystalclearchaos5387]

Timestamp plz

[@aninastettler2008]

This made me smile through my tears - thank you🥰

[@frankficcle7081]

@@crystalclearchaos5387 he's right there at 1:44

[@kodywithak3117]

He didn't consent to being in this video....

[@afoolishmortal5265]

Taliesin really did set the gold standard for a Character, in less that 30 episodes he made a character that shaped the party as well as the entire campaign.

[@AnatoDragonshard]

Who also tuned out to be the bbeg.

[@Mnkeys]

I will never understand the love with Molly. But ig fandom culture obsesses over any flamboyant character so I shouldn't be surprised.

[@neatsf4094]

@@Mnkeys he's obsessed over because of how he shaped the morals of the group. He taught Nott to be more trusting. He helped show Caleb that he had a family in the group. Because of him Beau started wanting to help others. You're cappin if you don't see how he was the emotional center of the group. He helped the Nein learn that they wanted to help people.

[@TheDangerNoodle]

@@Mnkeys He - Pulled Nott/Veth back into a circle of morality. “Molly said not to steal from happy people.” - Gave Caleb a sense of family in the Nein. “Shine bright, Circus Man.” - Gave Beau a sense of justice. “If I can leave every town worse than when I found it, *of course* he could leave them all better.” - Gave Yasha just a friend in general ffs. Etc.

[@Mnkeys]

@@neatsf4094 Emotional/moral center by saying "philosophical" things and never backing them up? The best thing he did was handling the bandits. Saying something off-hand that fits the situation once doesn't suddenly make somebody the center of moral enlightenment.

[@timeninja888]

Whatever it was, just put it back. I think they've earned it. Put it back.

[@superspazzninja5297]

"You open your eyes for the first time..."

[@Wookster5]

"Empty"

[@KingseekerFramptesca]

@@Wookster5 not empty. "M.T" his initials

[@Wookster5]

@@KingseekerFramptesca It became M.T because Gustav thought that was what he was saying, when in reality he was actually sayin Empty.

[@sugar-high_kitsune]

FOUND ONE!!! I was scrolling through, trying to find a comment referencing the latest (as of typing this comment) episode! My friend and I got *so* drunk in his honour.

[@StellaStarfall]

And one day, many many years from now (for the Mighty Nein at least), as they’re traveling the many planes beyond their own, maybe, just maybe they’ll hear those words again... “Never in all my years have I seen a group more in need of a good time.”

[@thepinknerd5238]

Phendarix why must you make me cry more then I already have

[@osen7498]

I'll be waiting for that day

[@Titoichi1986]

@@osen7498 Remember what Cad do to Molly's grave?

[@zacharypreble6406]

​@@Titoichi1986 He's more referring to where Molly's Soul ended up. In most DnD Worlds (Matt's included, as they have been to Pandemonium, one of the outer planes in the Grog one-shot), your soul either ends up in the home of your deity, one of the outer planes, or both (in some complicated scenarios). This is a real possibility, depending on what Molly's true faith was. Based on the fact he wore the pendants of many gods on his necklace, one of two scenarios are likely: either one of his gods claimed him, if he faith was true, or he got sent to the Fugue Plane, to the City of Judgement. If he got sent there, well, he ain't coming back most likely, short of a True Resurrection or Wish. Either way, the possibility of us ever seeing him again is very slim, by my estimates. But who knows! That's one of the beauties of this game, anything can happen.

[@xenwraithtealix1075]

Hell, Caleb's lowkey trying to time travel. Something like this could happen yet

[@theionicleproject3346]

My brother never watched Critical Role and he saw this video over my shoulder. I just heard him say “ yea idk whats going on but im gonna cry in the shower over the purple guy”

[@tijldevries4345]

Yeah I showed this to my best friend who hasn't see Critical Role (yet) and he teared up

[@stripeythecat5148]

I haven't seen critical role and I'm tearing up too

[@alicebeilshmidt8406]

success

[@youcancallmemonka_5419]

so am i kid, so am i

[@kimmyyy1164]

I watched this since I have an interest in CR but find the number of hours it would take to watch it all overwhelming, and am currently crying over the purple guy :')

[@jdowindahouse]

Molly was the friend everyone wants, Cadeucus was the friend everyone needs. Talisin played both to perfection...

[@AetherianScholwr]

That…. That’s perfect

[@JnEricsonx]

So happy I met him. ​@@AetherianScholwr

[@cutecat3004]

there are like 3 different stages of "this hits different" depending on how far in you are in the campaign

[@cussundriakneal9904]

And each one will make you cry, for three different reasons for each different stage. :,) Long May He Reign.

[@annaphillips5886]

currently on episode 23, i am not prepared

[@MartinDrumer21]

@@annaphillips5886 Just do it, just move forward, always do...

[@isabellagoldleaf1751]

I’m on episode 4! I thought this was a birthday video for Molly! Now I’m dying and not ready and I’m NOT READY FOR THIS!!!!

[@RinSyuveil]

@@isabellagoldleaf1751 it hurts even on a rewatch but you have critters to cry with you and hold each other up when needed

[@warraf4757]

I can't wait until the Mighty Nein are traversing the outer planes and a familiar voice greets them with "Well, took you long enought . . ."

[@WhiskeyJackLibby]

I was doing ok, but that image broke me. I hope we get there now.

[@dremodicus7392]

*+OrangeManBad* Sorry, but what does that mean?

[@SOSdarkphoenix]

@@dremodicus7392 It means that Molly (being a tiefling) would most likely have his soul claimed by the demon/devil that sired his bloodline, and wouldn't be openly traversing the outer planes. Ultimately though it's up to Matt and Taliesin, and what they decide to do with the character.

[@dremodicus7392]

*+Dylan Romero* That makes sense, thank you!

[@witchBoi_Connor]

He’s either screwed by his heritage or he’s in chaotic good heaven chilling with the Moonweaver, waiting to see his friends again.

[@nejc1821]

Read Jesters fortune Dramatic hand on shoulder with Fjord Helped Caleb out of his state Danced with Nott Was a great friend to Yasha *Smoked a joint with Beau*

[@culinarycrusader4978]

Correction - Ate joint with Boueaw

[@TheMrJinzz]

That's where great friendships form

[@tsuchikarasu2]

Before i saw this comment i had no idea what scene that was so thanks. Mystery solved

[@thomashall7317]

He thought the first fight of the campaign was a joke. He could laugh at anything and everything and make the party happy. I want my purple boi back.

[@fenrirswolh3]

@@thomashall7317 You know what would be painful? If Molly came back and the group recognized him. And he simply says, "Oh, I'm sorry. I don't know any of you, but I do have a face that reminds people of others they know."

[@TheDangerNoodle]

Let's be completley honest. Mollymauk's death was the most important event in the career of the Mighty Nine. It/He taught Nott about stealing, taught Caleb about the past, taught Jester about the future, taught Yasha about friendship, taught Beau about comedy and trust, taught Fjord about leadership, and taught Cadeucus about the rest of the Mighty Nine. And most importantly, he taught the Iron Shepards a lesson.

[@handmadetrash]

Correction a FUCKING lesson

[@avinoamking7850]

Ah yes.. the lesson of don't mess with the fire wizard's fey cat😂

[@Dracon350]

@@avinoamking7850 always did strike me as odd that THAT was what Liam decided to say lmao.

[@Thememester439]

@@Dracon350 I like to think he was thinking of Molly too, after all Mollymauk was very cat like in some of his mannerisms.

[@evannewell3335]

WATCHED THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME RIGHT AFTER EP26 AND CRIED. NOW IM BACK AND IM CRYING FOR A DIFFEFENT REASON!!! LONG. MAY. HE. REIGN.

[@xderrodecki8905]

Long may he reign side note tal caused his death and brought him back also everyone survives

[@TheLyokoWarriors]

@@xderrodecki8905 In the words of Nine: "Just this once, everybody lives."

[@itamarliv1]

I still can believe with that natural 1 and then the divine intervention. An emotional roller coaster i was crying and laughing and crying again

[@sherim.3026]

@@itamarliv1 i know!! it was absolutely bonkers, i mean what were the chances??

[@riverelliot6337]

WAIT I’m on ep 10 I’m confused 🙃

[@metalrob82]

"We are all stories in the end, just make it a good one eh?" You did, you beautiful bastard. You were definitely a good one.

[@kaisuinoshizuru296]

This quote is so fricking right here, thanks, i needed to cry more, thank you so much

[@milesdavila5363]

HE'S A GOOD EGG

[@imjustwatching1964]

Not to sound cringy or weird but this is one of the quotes i live by. I wish that when i leave people behind or when i someday die, that the people i met and helped remember me. They dont have to remember my name nor my face or my voice all i want is that they remember this young man that was just kind jut this person that just helped because he wanted to, nothing more nothing less. ( Im sorry i know that this comment was meant for Molly and stuff but i wanted to get this out somewhere )

[@olispill255]

@@imjustwatching1964 it's a good one to mate

[@thelazygamer1639]

*cries in Time-Lord*

[@135mikerules23]

“Something will be here” “What did you just do?” “I made sure the earth will remember him”

[@fenrirswolh3]

Don't know why this comment made me tear up super hard. Thank you.

[@135mikerules23]

Faust Silberfein You’re welcome, I miss him too. But I do love Caduceus and what he’s done for his friends. Though knowing Matt and by extension Taliesin I’m confident the Mighty Nein will run into an old face with a new soul pretty soon.

[@thekirbinator2934]

I just found out the Molly died from a friend but I'm only on episode q 10 😫

[@135mikerules23]

The Kirbinator then know he will never be forgotten by the Mighty Nein or us Critters. Though know that there is a very likely scenario that might entail the grave being empty. You’ll understand as you go further down the tale.

[@Evija3000]

@@135mikerules23 I'd love to see that. Except now there's like a Lily growing out of his horn 😄 or some other weird plant element somewhere (or a hint of decomposition maybe).

[@elicaelum8379]

I think what makes this hit extra hard completely unintentionally was that the second word Kingsley ever spoke was "Love". Even though Molly wasn't completely back and pretty much all of his memories were gone, he didn't forget it, all of the love. All. Of. The. Love.

[@TheDangerNoodle]

"Molly said not to steal from happy people." "Beau - Molly knew things - MOLLY *KNEW* THINGS!" "The only magical thing in this room is you, my friend." "Does the bouncer come with us?" "OF COURSE! She's the CHARM!" "You remember a coat. Did you wear that coat? You don't think you'd wear that coat...but there was a coat." "I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE MOLLY!" "But Long may he reign." "Shine bright, circus man." “Put it back. Whatever it was, just put it back. I think they’ve earned it. Put it back.”

[@honeybadger2898]

Something I noticed: the clerics now keep every revival spell that they can prep. Without fail, they make sure to have the materials and magic needed to keep this from happening ever again

[@tycol322]

Even "I'm not healing anyone" Jester. Hell... maybe especially Jester since she wasn't on hand to save him. I also noticed most everyone save I think nott and Caleb made sure to learn at least healing hands or healing word. Nott and caleb made sure to carry potions

[@dalepalmitier7114]

@@tycol322 Nott and Caleb both get their spells from the wizard spell list, which has neither Cure Wounds or Healing Word, so that's probably why they started carrying those. Smart.

[@RegulusAstra]

They also didn't have any healing caster on hand to revive Molly. It was the one fight somebody died in that they didn't have the people there to bring him back.

[@impossibleypossible5647]

Ashton : "It happed again!"

[@swiftyqwq6661]

Also a player can refuse to be revived and such in Molly's case 😅

[@luisamiragaya9352]

My goal: Get over Molly's death. My obstacle: This video.

[@ephemispriest8069]

Good fucking luck.

[@hoshidraws8990]

me : THEY'RE ONLY FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THEY'RE ONLY FICTIONAL CHARACTERS *boyfriend says something reminding me of Molly's death during a critical role episode* *ugly sobbing*

[@TheDamocles74]

Tip. It takes longer than a year apparently. Still wrecks me.

[@Marsproject11]

@@TheDamocles74 Getting close to a year and a half, still breaks me...

[@floofitea6358]

Too bad that I'm a fat fuck and cant climb over shit. Hahaha haa.. ha.. *crying*.

[@ErgoNothing]

This is what Molly saw during the ritual.

[@NieveJohnson2764]

Okay but just picture this flashing through Molly’s mind as he’s revived

[@DanteLeonidesStaford]

IM not crying YOUR crying

[@pj-yh2cj]

i choose this to be canon.

[@ixFusiionzxi]

SPOILERS I imagine this as the nein telling Kingsley all of the memories they had with Molly

[@nealjustus9500]

im already crying why do you have to hurt me so

[@allisontrouten6891]

You are the bane of my existence friend

[@babablam]

Merry Christmas to everyone except Lorenzo

[@marshmyellow]

idk why but this is hysterically funny to me

[@jelleluyten5017]

ikr

[@blacklion8307]

Why does he keep reminding me of Thanos?

[@oblivionofthewise5885]

@@blacklion8307 Because he made a snap in CR fandom

[@TheDocAstaroth]

Oh, he got his coal... Caleb made sure!

[@overseas4me]

Then Ashley Johnson goes and puts this song in her Yasha playlist. You can catch me crying in the corner.

[@magcargo0146]

Where do I find this playlist if dont mind me asking?

[@overseas4me]

@@magcargo0146 open.spotify.com/user/m6olgsfi9dd03mjhqlekaupiq?si=Nxoz_7evQZGdqkt-7UDWGQ this a link to all of the playlist created by the Critical Role Cast! Enjoy!

[@Aika240]

Definitely there crying with you

[@crybaby3486]

Ashley's literally just trying to kill all of us, I swear on my life.

[@AuraRift]

When u realize Yasha was closest to Molly out of all of them, that scene where he was leaning against her sleeping got me man.

[@Ando1428]

Shine bright circus-man

[@rossburhans8761]

This hits Different after the events of tonight...

[@lostdmg7511]

Everyone is home

[@superspazzninja5297]

Keg has to see that Molly is ok now

[@brandonm5816]

@@superspazzninja5297 Keg is the true BBEG, she's waiting back in Exandria to finish what she started

[@JoeyThorburn]

“Makes you feel like none of those memories are real, even though you know they were.” “They were.” “... Molly was a real person, yeah?” “I’ve got his tarot cards to prove it.” “Still got his damn belt.” “Yasha’s got his coat. He was real.”

[@odintheallfather6388]

I miss molly so much

[@nicholasparton5500]

alil part in him is still there. it may be small but long may he reign

[@odintheallfather6388]

@@nicholasparton5500 long may mollymauk reign👑

[@symphony_in_plaid4592]

I know too many spoilers. I'm just waiting for this part to destroy me. 🙃

[@bazpugmire635]

@@symphony_in_plaid4592 for real same this Is going to rip out my Heart,,, this animatic alone did and i'm on ep 10!! oof

[@vizx6032]

I went into Critical role knowing about Molly's death. From day one I told myself that he'd only last a measly 27 episodes and to not get attached. But I think part of Molly is his ability to worm his way into your heart. The same time he was charming his way into the lives of the Nein, he was also finding his way into our own. It truly was impossible to not love Mollymauk Tealeaf. And i can say with utmost certainty, while he may or may not leave every town better than he found it, he left me and the Might Nein better for having known him. Shine bright circus man. Long may he reign.

[@ethanpeterson5640]

I was in the exact same situation. I knew about it, I prepared myself for it with walls so that I wouldn't get too attached... episode one, everything falls apart and I immediately fall in love with him. Long may he reign indeed.

[@davidparkes7741]

LONG MAY HE REIGN! *Sobs.*

[@RapidRaven26]

That's taliesin for you. He makes without a doubt in my mind the best characters out of all of the cast members. I don't want to take anything away from them, but he is so incredibly talented at creating incredible characters, and then weaving them into everyone's hearts during roleplay.

[@doctorsno906]

It’s so true I knew about his death after watching only a session and a half as well as a few other moments and this video literally has me about to cry. Long may he reign ✊

[@ameliahill8273]

Same. I went in knowing he was going to die. Molly is almost entirely the reason my character in my friends campaign is a Tiefling .

[@Nerco-hz4hr]

The purple man who died for his friends is saved by those friends. Our Circus man has returned to his shiny throne, long may he reign

[@wolfox7776]

He really does shine bright, doesn;t he?

[@roberthoule5478]

Long may he fucking reign.

[@micahmayer9487]

As sad as it is to say, Molly was probably the best one to die in the group. And what I mean by that isn't that he was the worst character or that he deserved to die the most. God knows that's not the case. What I mean is, well... Losing anyone would have been devastating to all of them. But, I think Molly filled a gap that the nein needed without realizing it. We all know Beau is an asshole, that Nott is a bit of a kleptomaniac and often steals for selfish reasons, hell that fjord is about as empathetic as a rock sometimes. We know Caleb originally joined the group only to further his agenda, that he'd turn tail at a moments notice. But, Molly was none of these things. He was the nucleus of the group without any of them realizing. More than that he was their entire moral compass. And without him... what are they? That's what they had to ask themselves. When Molly died it was sink or swim. Figure out how to stay together without their heart, or fall apart as a group. The amount of character development we've seen as a result of Molly's death has been incredible. It may not have been necessary that he die, but I firmly believe that these characters would not be where they are today if they hadn't lost Molly. I'm excited to see how things will go from here, and how they will continue to evolve as a group without Molly, gone but never forgotten. Long may he reign.

[@Ghost-Mom]

I agree. The morality of Molly was an interesting one. He cared about people. The little people. Not the wealthy or the tyranical, but the farmers, every day citizens and the poor. Those struggling to get through the day like he was. I really enjoyed the little things he did (often without the party noticing) to improve the lives of random people. Even now the Nein is a bit of a mess where morality is concerned and while I'm not completely caught up (41) There's still friction between them, but I feel Molly's death was definitely the cement in unifying the group. Before that they still didn't know what they were and how long it would last. Caleb was still waiting for the day to turn tail and run, hell even during the fight where Molly died, Caleb was thinking about running. Mollys death in a way helps keep them together because if they fall apart, Molly died for nothing.

[@ThatsSoWorm]

This is a really great point, and as I'm finally getting to the episodes in the aftermath, I think it really shows. Like, Molly carried a LOT of the empathetic, emotional load of the group. As you pointed out, he was really the only one uniquely suited for the task, and once he was gone, like...you could tell. Later, when everyone else is trying to cheer up Caduceus, I couldn't help feel the irony that Taliesin really needed his old character to help his new one, y'know? But you're right--they'll grow now, I hope. I still miss him though.

[@culinarycrusader4978]

Its amazing and all but i cant take you seriously with your profile pic

[@micahmayer9487]

@@culinarycrusader4978 that's fair

[@andreaschristianheil6273]

True art 😭

[@teddysmith4094]

Molly is watching these chaotic idiots and laughing his ass off right now. Those fools. His friends. He loves them

[@ginnywillows6558]

he would have been so proud that they accidentally stole a boat and became pirates in order to figure out stuff for fjord

[@davidparkes7741]

Lol, i'm so far behind (only on ep 43) but i can just imagine Molly laughing his face off at the Nein's antics in trying to get dirt on Avantika & that heist they pulled.

[@mcswaggerduff8946]

I would like your comment but its sitting at 666 rn and I think taliesen approves so I'm just gonna leave that be

[@Strix182]

I love all the fan art of him and Vax gushing about their respective parties in the afterlife. "A goldfish? Honestly? That is among one of the greatest thing's I've ever heard, and I've heard some great things." "Oh, I'm sure. Now, what was all this about a pirate ship?" "Ah, wasn't around for that one, but you'll enjoy this..."

[@imjustwatching1964]

@@Strix182 i like this, its...nice :)

[@fluidstatic5564]

I got on the critter wagon at the beginning of campaign 3, and I've been bingeing VM and M9 to catch up. Yesterday I got to M9 episode 26, and I already knew Molly wasn't going to make it. Didn't cry when he fell. Didn't cry when Beau and Caleb buried him. But this? This tore my heart out and wrung it like a sponge. Even though I already know how the campaign ends, thanks to mountains of spoilers, I've been crying for fifteen minutes about this gorgeous eulogy. You crushed it. Long May He Reign.

[@master0fthearts894]

Long May He Reign.

[@milesdavis607]

LONG MAY HE REIGN, LONG MAY HE REIGN, LONG MAY HE REIGN

[@ELStogs762]

I just realized the beginning of Molly looking at his cards... it's the same as the end. This is after he died and he's looking back on his friends.....

[@WillCheeseman]

This has made me sob

[@danielschwartz5109]

I can't help, but think how much fun molly would have had on the pirate ships

[@deathbringerdragon170]

HOW DARE YOU RIP MY HEART OUT EVEN MORE THAN IT ALREADY WAS BY SAYING THIS

[@danielschwartz5109]

@@deathbringerdragon170 How do you think I felt thinking about this for the whole time

[@davidparkes7741]

Imagine what he'd have done to the house they were given.... Yes i'm crying in the corner thinking about what i've done.

[@katenawolfenstein9468]

It's funny cause I often catch myself going "Oh yeah Cad wasn't on the pirate adventure with them cause Molly was still around!" And I remember what Molly looked like in his pirate outfit but then I realize Cad was cooking on the ship and then my heart breaks a little as I realize those pirate outfits were only wishful fanart

[@SPACEHARICE]

He probably would have been fjords first mate instead of beau I kinda wish he lived and we still got Mr clay

[@strawberrycelia]

This one hitting different after episode 140. This animatic really brought home the poetic beauty of Molly’s storyline for me.

[@jothamfunclara6583]

And then they were Nine.

[@ieatpie315]

I think the fact that you highlighted all of the bright and good of his life with them is what really ripped my heart out of my chest.

[@plaguepenguin]

Should have had when he almost drowned fjord just for fun.

[@ahgeeman9849]

I had forgotten allot about what made him such a good person and now I'm dying inside for ever doubting Molly's intentions

[@BaronForo1]

Ml

[@WhiffleWaffles]

@@ahgeeman9849 Yeah, I don't think I've ever doubted Molly. I'll always have a special place for him in my heart. He's weird, he does the oddest things with good intentions....I want them to run into those bandits again, and they notice Molly is gone. Molly gave them gold and whatnot, tried to get them in the right direction.

[@Futonghost]

@@WhiffleWaffles I think we share that same desire. Just some recognition outside the MN. It would be nice.

[@SqiggleMar]

Shine Bright, Circus Man

[@kevvertje9759]

It broke my heart when Caleb said that

[@AFutureDarkly]

Long may he reign.

[@ganymeade275]

C2 E140 spoilers All his friends He beat within their hearts And they never gave up on him Welcome home Mollymauk Long may he reign

[@MonoLadForce]

".......whatever it was, put it back......."

[@shadowman2240]

"For the first time in a long time, you open your eyes."

[@randomfanart27]

The fact this animatic still makes me cry even though he's alive is a testament to how well done it is

[@Overkill233]

*!!!Long may he reign!!!*

[@jimmycooper9497]

He is our god, long may he reign

[@franciscomoraes66]

For long will he reign

[@I2dios8]

One day, they'll see Kiri again. And they'll have to tell her Molly's not coming back.

[@rimurutempest4945]

Itudios2 I mean, Molly was the one Kiri liked the least

[@I2dios8]

@@rimurutempest4945 I guess she'll be happy he's dead then, hm?

[@vospilled]

no one said u had permission to reveal this

[@Sparrow141420]

wth man

[@oliverlambert1336]

Well I didn't need my heart anyway...

[@Mixtape804]

The Critical Role cast has seen this, right?! Taliesin has seen this, right? RIGHT!?!?!

[@iradiumpiros5422]

I need to know the answer to this

[@Ziaotic]

they all saw it , as the OP posted it on Twitter as well. Matt and Tal were moved to tears if i remember correctly and Ashley added this song to Yasha's playlist too i think.

[@lizzard3796]

@@Ziaotic do you still have the tweet? I really wanna cry seeing it XD

[@alnovera4654]

@@Ziaotic I agree. I need to see this, too.

[@alnovera4654]

@@lizzard3796 twitter.com/flyboy_elm/status/1075479960368922624

[@ajaxdonqueso9597]

Not only does Molly's death still hurt, it hurts even worse now.

[@lauralide4804]

This person gets it

[@maryz9319]

How you feeling friend?

[@maryz9319]

THE ABSOLUTE UGLIEST OF TEARS RIGHT NOW. OHMYFRIENDS

[@arwo1143]

I still wait for the moment when molly shows up in a tavern again..... Under another name,... With his first memory being digging himself out of his own grave

[@peg7439]

*GOD.DAMMIT.*

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

Caleb left him with a letter, telling him his name and to get back in contact with the Mighty Nein through the Gentleman... but what if he gets to the Gentleman, and Cree, the Tabaxi who greeted him as Lucien, gets to him first and convinces him of his old identity and that he was tricked by the MN?

[@messydeskproductions4159]

and the m.n. being chased by a purple man in a flamboyant cloak

[@RAWatson1989]

After what Cad did to the corpse, it might be rough. Decompose may be something he is immune too, but i doubt it. I'm trying to remember how Matt described it when Caduceus performed the cast

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

@@RAWatson1989 in the description of the cantrip, it specifically mentions that it's effects do not interfere with the criteria for resurrection spells, so if Mollymauk can be returned to life, he will be fully himself, at least physically.

[@lowlyspy]

Yasha and Molly sleeping was touching. It's easy to forget sometimes that the two of them have the most history together. It was so hard to listen to Matt describe her finding out about Molly, I just wish Ashley Johnson was there to do it herself.

[@witchBoi_Connor]

lowlyspy Ashley missing out on so many gut punching moments (Molly’s Grave and Scanlan leaving VM particularly) really sucks. I feel like she misses out on some of the most important parts of their games.

[@miloetripnoend3053]

@@witchBoi_Connor She's working on some amazing project. It is still a shame but shooting The Last of Us 2 makes up for it, at least a bit.

[@BrokenDarling]

This hits different rn.

[@exemias9067]

shine bright, circus man

[@conflictbob7885]

I’ve now cried 3 times over Mollymauk 1: His death 2: Yasha’s graveside meltdown 3: This dang video

[@castlejames4736]

Same

[@steampunkgamez9703]

4: "Molly said..... not to steal from happy people"

[@OcirusWolf]

Excuse me. -Beau's Tattoo in honor of Mollymauk

[@Futonghost]

Allow me to bring you back to the video for the.... 4th time it seems. You may hate me as you see fit.

[@friendlyredneckneighbor4326]

steampunkgamez ! Beat me to it... 😭

[@mysticmorrow6855]

This made me remember the fact that Pumat doesn’t know that Molly died. I’m not prepared for that moment.

[@Platinum_Imp]

Ty Sham omg, you are right

[@TalosAcephalos]

Please Dont do this to me man My heart

[@thalassophobic_waffle1346]

Kiri doesn’t either, so

[@heathrin18]

What about the circus folk?

[@takumeme545]

@@heathrin18 They go back to tell Gustaf, the only one remaining from the circus.

[@Furyandyy]

:). Happy to be back here

[@squircle3593]

the campaign ended and I'm here yet again

[@iansutcliffe7003]

Problem: sad about Molly's death Solution: think about Caduceus bursting out of the church like Shrek with Allstar playing in the background

[@ajjerio3927]

Please tell me this is an actual scene, I'm only on ep 36 oh my god

[@brandonhoward3805]

Damn that made me chuckle

[@snake698]

@@ajjerio3927 I'm pretty sure he meant the first time the party and Caduceus meet, in his church...

[@PeterSather]

Or how about Kuzco from The Emperor's New Groove, kicking down the door "BOOM BABY!"

[@uhkingdom]

Could Taliesin have picked a better character archetype to follow up Mollymauk with? A character that literally deals with death in a mature, calm and understanding manner. A literal representative for life-after-death. Outstanding move.

[@Lav428]

I thought I was over Molly's death, but nope. This was beautiful

[@lagggoat7170]

same

[@nyxicide]

MrsBitsstar God. Same

[@Midnightwolf_17]

Same. The video made me cry over it again

[@tbs_Incorporated]

Yeah. Everytime I see this in my feed, I think, "Oh, it was such a nice song. I'll be fine this time, I'm sure, I'm over it." *watches* *tears*

[@zestyspider3266]

Same

[@evelyngaskin7360]

anyone here after last nights ep? they didn’t forget him

[@darhak_art]

After episode 140.... the word "Love" has such a deeper meaning. It's beautiful.

[@Jounzey]

"Mollymauk wanted to leave every place he came to, a little better than when he arrived". I can't say he succeeded in that, but he did leave Critical Role a lot better than it was when he arrived. Shine bright, circus man. Even as I watch this for the fourth time in the past month, I shed a tear for you.

[@culinarycrusader4978]

Shine bright rainbow man

[@davidflyer7674]

He left the M9 better.

[@Lobsterwithinternet]

Why? He lived a good life and was as good as his word. There’s no shame in that.

[@bannjerplays6071]

He did leave everyplace better then when he got there

[@pointlesswithcircles6409]

And subsequently in tears

[@emotionalpotion9834]

What makes Molly's death all the worse is that he knocked himself out, with his own blood maledict. He was so angry at Lorenzo for taking his friends, that he never stopped to check if he'd survive, if the next cost was too great or not. Regardless, wherever he is, I'm sure he's looking down upon the Nein with a smile.

[@casperxpyt]

Emotional Potion yeeeee i gues your new... cuz shit is happening rn

[@carlycchapman]

@@casperxpyt Yuppp

[@holyyoghurtman1952]

@@casperxpyt just saying that is saying too much. i'm new too and i can guess what's going to happen, thanks

[@EmotiveGrunt]

@@holyyoghurtman1952 I honestly dont look into comments for anything CR related if i dont want anything spoiled.. Too many critters wont hesitate to say something that will spoil a future episode ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@holyyoghurtman1952]

@@EmotiveGrunt I noticed, guess i should've known better. i was thinking when I saw this video that i hoped something like this would happen, but now i'm sure it will so the surprise is ruined. guess it's mostly my fault, but people are really careless with spoilers and it's so annoying

[@AxeloftheKey]

Anyone back here after last night? Wow. What a journey we've all been on.

[@MonoLadForce]

".....whatever it was......put it back......they deserve it........"

[@wasteoftime5848]

Never thought I would see the day the death of a DND character would be mourned by an audience like traditional fiction.

[@Hacker-pt3wm]

Molly was a really good character. And his death forced the characters to undergo character development. His death helped to shape the M9.

[@Dasacht095]

Molly was such a show man that even his death was a masterful performance

[@robfus]

You know I think this made cry even people that haven't watch critic role for three reason: 1 the music 2 the animation 3 this is relatable.

[@ladyteruki]

Haven't seen that campaign (yet) and can confirm.

[@FishoD]

“So you felt for this empty speck.” - so many emotions.

[@drazixu574]

FlyboyElm: Roll a Constitution Saving Throw to see if you cry. Me: *Rolls* I got a Natural 20. FlyboyElm: Does not beat the DC. Me: ;-;

[@pointlesswithcircles6409]

Me: what's the dc? FlyboyElm: 5 million Me: ;-;

[@jayg2313]

Wisdom save my guy But yeah, crying in the club with you

[@wellfolks9096]

Jay G then why is my heart bleeding? (´༎ຶོρ༎ຶོ`)

[@xCCflierx]

I think you miss read the DMG. It actually says that there is no saving throw.

[@shogunbowgun1220]

...when Clay used "Decay" on Molly...well, I just hope they revisit his resting place. I bet lavender would be a wonderful sight to see...

[@nicholasfotou2980]

you know it's going to be the dankest weed on the planet

[@solotommy95]

STOP CUTTING ONIONS IN FRONT OF ME! FIRST CAMPAIGN SPOILER AHEAD!!!! Its probably going to be even more touching then the last campaign when they found Tiberius.

[@ivanorcan]

I still hope they get back and find an empty tomb...

[@hectorgembe8005]

Wait..... is this where lavender town got its name? KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!

[@catseyecreations9902]

I bet the whole damn hillside will be covered in it...

[@Gompy17]

Here to cry again, long may he reign

[@furrdazzler]

This hits so differantly after EP140 Long may he reign. "Whatever it was, just put it back I think they've earned it, put it back."

[@kappaseatcukes]

I mean, what a Cad thing to say, honestly. Normally one might expect him to dust off and, “that’s it, done is done. That’s the way of things.” But this was *special*. It had meaning. And the reason m9 knocked at his door, rather than passing by. It was meant to be.

[@jothamfunclara6583]

@@kappaseatcukes In the dying remnants of a cursed city, once home to an ancient race whose hubris and lust to ascend higher than gods caused its destruction, a humble man of faith, a guardian of death, breaks his unbending principles to plead to his god for the life of a stranger, after all their arcane means proved ineffective, for the sole reason of hoping to ease his friends' grief. That is just the most beautiful end to this story about love.

[@kappaseatcukes]

@@jothamfunclara6583 Well said; beautifully so.

[@Lazuruz2012]

Jester: I stand and hold on to Molly's horns. Molly: Meh, I'm into it. Man, when I saw that as a art piece...

[@kodylovesyou1412]

What episode is that?

[@scribblerstudios9895]

timestamp? so I don't have to start crying again?

[@lexvermeulen458]

@@scribblerstudios9895 around 0:32

[@scribblerstudios9895]

@@lexvermeulen458 Dankeshen

[@marshmyellow]

how dare you, but also thank you. the cards in the end broke me completely. very well done

[@micahcroom8598]

i feel that after this last episode it was handled beautifully. that the man who was Molly who gave him a voice and life gets to decide weather or not he gets to use that voice once again. the poetic justice that is wrapped in that is beautiful. Shine bright circus man. may your reign be long and prosperous.

[@bamcki991]

Long may be reign, as he will

[@biddle2944]

I love Cadeuces. I love him so much. But there are no words for how much I miss Molly. I've never missed a character so much. I'll just be sitting listening to an episode, and I'll just think "Molly would've loved this". I cry every time I watch this video. It's so beautiful.

[@azzy4625]

dude i feel that so much. at the beach he would have loved it or with the whole pirate thing and stealing the ship. he would have loved the chaos.

[@biddle2944]

@@azzy4625 I'm pretty sure I've seen fanart of ghost him looking down at the nein cackling over how they accidentally stole a ship XD

[@morgenvotaw8970]

Aileen Taylor same for me. Almost every time Molly’s mentioned I get super emotional, most of the time crying lol. Idk why but this show’s really gotten to me

[@meechiejamerson]

You know, one interesting thought would be that Molly is just waiting on the other side of the veil, constantly flipping his cards to try and tell the future of his companions (particularly Yasha), and is just sitting wherever they ended up, laughing at all the shenanigans they have gotten into.

[@thenosieyartist6924]

I can see molly just cackling at jester and notts escape from the platinum dragon church, screaming "RUN, SAPPHIRE,RUN" Followed by more laughter

[@bananaducc7918]

I hope they get more shrooms that let you see into the astral plain, and that they will see Molly walking with them.

[@tenacityxl]

This made me smile, thank you.

[@bonnf8633]

That would be in Molly's character. Because his job wasn't done yet. He said he left every town better than he found it. He didn't finish making his friends better than he found them. He would be walking right by there side, every step of the way. Because he knew that one day he will be able to help them again. And if nothing else, he would sacrifice his own soul to stop a necromancy, and to save his friends. And for just a moment, his friends were able to see him. Looking back at them, as he says "thanks for the funeral guys, long may I reign." As he sacrifices himself to make the world a better place with one less evil necromancer.

[@unknownman2449]

Now all I can think about is Molly sitting in the afterlife screaming at them, "HOW DO YOU ACCIDENTALLY STEAL A BOAT?!?

[@dblundz]

Somewhere in the distance, you can hear Ashley Burch let out a heavy sigh of relief

[@witec83]

Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep.

[@Yar_Kalibrun]

Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.

[@miked1237]

I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow

[@fatcoyote2]

I just realized why this video hit me so hard. I'm not even at this episode yet; I saw it before I even really knew what Critical Role was. But now I know that Mollymauk only had two years of life to him. Before that, nothing. So, I was in the Army. You know people, but not for huge amounts of time. You meet people in Basic, you leave most of them behind. Then you meet more people, and you start over. Everyone has their past. You hear about it. You get chummy. You eat the same food. You tell jokes. You fight with each other. You work together. Sleep together. Hell, you everything together. Then they leave. Or you do, and just like that, they're part of your past. Or they die. You're there, or near when it happens. Then suddenly, they're everybody's past. But they're also your present. You never stop thinking about them. You eat a sandwich, and you remember he liked this one place where he took you so he could prove it was good, even though you already believed it was. Or you remember the time both of you nearly bought it when the vehicle got flipped by a mine, but you were both coated in blue gatorade so that when you climbed out of the wreck, all the two of you could do was laugh at your stained-blue faces like tooled-up Smurfs. This video lets you remember the good times of a character you never knew or cared about until they made you care. A total enigma, then a friend, then family, and now, a memory.

[@Lobsterwithinternet]

Your comment made me tear up a little. It’s always the same. You never have enough time. Never enough. The only thing you can do is remember the good times and enjoy it while it lasts. Thank you, brother. 😢👍

[@thomashall7317]

I'm sobbing. help me.

[@MajesticEra1620]

If you served thank you. I hope you have all you need, or have what you need of. I have a younger brother who i hope doesnt need to worry about anything.

[@ZakEmber]

That was beautiful, Jason. That sums it up incredibly well. Thank you for serving, and for sharing this slice of how it feels!

[@gabriellowe9929]

Summed it up to a T. This coming from a Grunt who got out in April.

[@llewtree3013]

Can’t believe you’d attack me like this

[@Trevpocalypse]

This has aged in so many weird and wonderful ways

[@scribblerstudios9895]

And you know Molly, wherever he went, is smiling and laughing at the story he left behind

[@Alana_Kitty]

over 100 episodes. just under 3 years. All of it culminating in one penultimate episode. ♫♪♫"All of the love, all of the love! And I can't forget it! All of the love, All of the love, as we stood tall together~"♪♫♪ Long May He Reign.

[@leifazrael8534]

As an iraqi combat veteran who has lost friends in battle...this just made me cry...truly moving, which speaks so much about the man who brought this character life in our hearts. A prayer to fallen comrades.

[@aramere3650]

I don’t care how great Caduceus is, or how much I love him. I will always miss Mollymauk Tealeaf. Good bye, Circus Man.

[@WLxMusic]

What hurts most is the fact that Taliesin said that for Molly he injected a lot of himself into him, and I just adore Taliesin Jaffe as a person, so it was harder for me to see Molly go.

[@mr_c_crayola1344]

Regardless of how short-lived his time was he was such an impactful character and will always he my favorite of the mighty nein

[@leonoson]

Welcome back Circus Man

[@mayfordays8369]

Who's here after e140. Jeeze. Emotions.

[@magnuswinther9019]

"shine bright, circus man..."

[@SilverDragonGaming]

Long may he reign

[@jackehidk3080]

Long may he reign

[@comandantegorrion7271]

Long may he reign.

[@gnajzhelourzal3203]

Long may he reign ✊

[@gamefire436]

Long may he reign.😢

[@horizonpenblade1288]

that awkward moment when you're not even in the fandom and somehow even then you're only keeping yourself from crying because you're supposed to be writing an essay right now *sobs*

[@Aika240]

If you do start watching, welcome! These lovely people have made me laugh and cry and cry from laughing. Definitely worth the many hours of watching their content! 🙂 hope the essay went well!

[@meechiejamerson]

....is that literaly the CRAWL Trailer in text???

[@WeepingMorningstar]

Episode 140 gang, where are you at?!

[@johnpelkey4568]

Long may he reign.

[@wickedpissa25]

"Be the chaos you want to see in the world."

[@culinarycrusader4978]

- Nicola tesla The Emperor of India

[@safirasart]

Holy frick this is so beautiful but it hurts so so muuuuuch! Shine bright Circus Man!

[@Madlaph]

Safiras Art I see you everywhere one KZbin these few days. It’s awesome

[@safirasart]

@@Madlaph where ever there is critical role content I will be there :D

[@ryppt]

Long may He reign!

[@L1qu1d-2qu1d]

He was the best Circus Man ;w;

[@Madlaph]

@@safirasart this is true, still not over the new intro

[@epaily]

one of the many people who are here after the last episode. im still in shock and i just feel this is a good way to process. i cant get over how beautiful of an animatic this is

[@Soul_Slayer]

This video was in my recommended when the 140 livestream started. KZbin KNEW!!!

[@Chicktopuss-zh8jr]

I have zero context for who these people are and whats going on... Why am I crying?

[@Ziaotic]

Critical Role. Watch it for laughs , cries with some good and bad times.

[@peg7439]

Meet Mollymauk. The devil who could leave any town better than he found it.

[@pine608]

So, uh, this video may need a sequel.

[@casperxpyt]

Pine yeeeee... I’m so curious if he would even remember the nein... or if he is just a bad guy now

[@icymoons]

congrats, we got one

[@doomskullv2152]

@@casperxpyt he dosent

[@casperxpyt]

@@doomskullv2152 yes I know... I watch the show xD

[@doomskullv2152]

@@casperxpyt thanks. I can't wait for them to return...

[@lesterpadilla2220]

I cannot for the life of me watch this after watching the last episode and not weep outwardly. I honestly think i am incapable of not crying.

[@neilmacdonald1011]

Revisiting this before tonight's episode. At least 95% sure I'm gonna cry.

[@MonoLadForce]

........"Whatever it was, put it back"........

[@neilmacdonald1011]

Called it, cried a whole lot

[@Marpaws]

cried a lot on my end too xD

[@cozmo891]

Rest in peace Molly, the wandering wierdo you manage to find more life in 2 years than many would find in a thousand You will not be forgotten

[@Pokemonluv]

This animatic was the animatic that made me start watching Critical Role, and then Critical Role got me into D&D, so thank you for creating this masterpiece. Now may we raise a glass for Mollymauk, for the life he lived with the Mighty Nein, and in the hope that he will return as the Molly they once knew and that we all loved.

[@dysfunctionalcaterpillar790]

Welp...

[@Pokemonluv]

And now we raise a glass for the Mighty Nein and the stories they made for us. From a group of strangers and misfits, to heros and Legends.

[@uhkingdom]

EVERYONE GET THE FUCK IN HERE RIGHT NOW

[@morganbiddlecom]

I love everyone rewatching this video tonight

[@maryz9319]

We cant forget it, all of the love

[@Kachompsky]

Empty... Empty... *Love...?*