Deepwoken 1-20 Abridged: Linkstrider Progression

Maybe the real Linkstrider was the friends we made along the way...
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[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

Watch out for spoilers if you haven’t finished the video yet. Also subscribe, do that too 👍

[@ast1966]

bro the vid is so lovely but when the last quest began I wanted to cry

[@qhyooba]

i was enjoying the video, but i scrolled down just a bit and the first comment i saw spoiled the ending (edit: more like plot twist) >:(((( W video nonetheless

[@pain2miedelicieux755]

Wanna make a vid with me, cuz am noob?

[@JankoTeJebe]

slide the hair id

[@tinpotmst]

made the same build and had super fun with some randoms i found

[@averageenjoyer3934]

This is was better than 99% of Netflix series man.. I almost shed a tear. You are absolutely diabolical, respectfully.

[@ezanimations3493]

I was litterly thinking this before I even saw this comment like litterly exactly this

[@_sabe.r]

That was so beautiful. Filled with emotion, character development, betrayal. an absolute crescendo of a masterpiece. please keep it up ❤️

[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

Sorry I didn't see this earlier, thank you so much!

[@chazmonk64]

W

[@celanvaril6200]

Video deserves 10$ ngl

[@ThatPenguin]

​@@celanvaril6200 you could change it with only 0.01$

[@Slintyy]

the character development in this show was amazing

[@exclipse7277]

He obtained linkstrider, but at what cost???

[@tresblo]

@@exclipse7277 everything.

[@lukewalker8448]

bro mario had the deepest character development 😂😂😂😂

[@thaibao6016]

@@exclipse7277 his friendship 😢

[@Taco2250]

bro had his thanos moment. What did it cost? Everything.

[@8lFx]

“Do you hear that?” AFK pointed towards the bottom of the cliff. A structure could be seen in the ground. One white orb with two openings at it’s left and right, as well as two more at it’s bottom left and bottom right. Mario and Dex were anxious, but eager to learn what it was. “That is what I… We have come here for.” “B-but, what is it, AFK?” Mario, confused, questioned AFK about the structure. “…it’s how I unlock the Linkstrider oath.” AFK replied, with hesitance. “Four sacrifices must be made, and those sacrifices must be other people with oaths. Once they have been made, I will gain ultimate power. I have already completed two.” Nothing but the wind was heard for a few seconds, and the ominous noise of the white ball infront of the trio, with AFK leading. “I am so proud of you two, you know.” AFK turned around, looking at the duo. “You have gone strong, surpassed your limits. You’ve gone to places you’ve never thought of going to before. Seen and beaten horrors that some would run from.” “I know we’re cool and all, but can you explain why you’re acting so ominous?” After AFK finished speaking, Dex spoke up. “We just need to kill two other people, right? Not that big of a deal, should be eas-“ AFK began silently laughing. He knew what had to be done, and why he brought them here. “…and now you’re laughing?” Dex pushed further. “Jeez, I get you wanna be cryptic and all, but now’s not the ti-“ “All Sleep.” With those two words, Mario and Dex realised what was happening. They collapsed instantly, without being able to do anything. They screamed and cried, with no way of escape. AFK grabbed both of them by their legs and dragged them to the unfull containers. “WHY THE HELL ARE YOU DOING THIS?! WE TRUSTED YOU!” Dex screamed in retaliation, only for AFK to silently whisper “I’m sorry.”, throwing them into the containers. Despite their cries, they knew they were doomed. Dex’s chamber roared, and he was slaughtered. “…why…? W-we made so many m-memories…” Mario cried his last words. “…i’m sorry, Mario.” In response, AFK let out a final sorry, turning away before his chamber could consume him. Multiple tears ran down their faces like a waterfall of pain and agony. “This is the way it has to be.” Oath: Linkstrider

[@prev8374]

And then the Deep said: "Finally, I have been awoken."

[@symbiotesoda1148]

I will never understand why this is how you get a support oath.

[@tengo_hambru]

bro had to use his phd somewhere

[@rinzintube2295]

@@symbiotesoda1148 ong

[@gotocrisps2614]

Now I want a full anime on that.

[@The_Hella_honker]

this is the saddest deepwoken progression ever, the betrayal of mario made me cry

[@flux9801]

Same😢😢

[@qhyooba]

SPOILERS!!!

[@Waverly_ppl]

Trusted master too much ;-; Big mistake I made

[@benn6942]

😢

[@abzgxeye8736]

On god...

[@imfalurie8089]

YOO IM MARIO AND IM FRIENDS WITH DEXXXX THIS WAS SO FUN TO MAKE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Wah_m3d]

Bro the most w side character

[@thaibao6016]

Your dead made me cry bro 😢

[@johnnyjoestar6210]

w side character but w sacrifice

[@comediannamestaken]

bloody legend

[@GreenBabaa]

well, this was fun to watch. Was this planned or u just found him cause dude this video was cooler then the dead body in my freezer

[@ad2_rian]

The amount of development throughout all of the characters was absolutely immaculate, I straight shed a tear watching both Mario and Dex get sacrified...amazing video lmao

[@sleepy2965]

This movie is amazing, the character development is crazy. It’s a story of betrayal and trust with wholesome and sad moments. As the main character controlled and manipulated his “Friends” he comes to understand that not all allies must be used in his advantage. As he also gets betrayed he comes to realize that the world is full of selfish people who use others for their own gain. 10/10 plot and story line best movie of the year by far

[@lironkriss6067]

god I love these unabridged series they feel like actual progression instead of just going to hive / depths and farming there until u need to get bell and that's it, your progressions have amazing editing, some funny jokes and nice characters, I love it.

[@exclipse7277]

Not a speedrun. The abridged progression series is back baby!!!

[@normalapple4847]

Yeah

[@qzerty6414]

Yay

[@vicentescangarelli2361]

Time to celebrate

[@jxnbrzll506]

So the plots about this guy named afk who can make a pact with other people and control them. along his journey he meets a boy who is wearing nothing but tattered rags. this boys name is mario, and him and the protagonist decide to work together to achieve their seperate goals. mario wants to be connected with the stars, while afk seeks power in order to become the foundation of his allies strength. afk decides to ask mario to make a vow with him, but someone interupts, saying mario shouldnt. mario ends up declining this vow. the two venture around a island, finding ways to help mario with their quest. they end up killing someone in order for mario to start his quest of becoming a "starkindred." along the way, they meet this guy named dex veshi, who afk makes a vow with. shortly after, dex wanders off, leaving our two boys together. after a while mario and afk plan to set sail in search of a new land to explore. on the boat ride, mario admits his trust, and ends up making the vow with afk. they end up on a desert island, and end up spending a while looking around. they utilize their vow to do a multitude of things. help fight, help navigate, etc. along their journey through this desert island, they reunite with Dex. they end up working together to further explore lands, conquer enemies, and strengthen their bond. they eventually go back to the previous island and unlock marios connection with the stars. at such a happy time, somethings off. afk is quiet. cold. he walks to dex and mario, stopping their sparring match. "it is time for our final quest together." he says. mario and dex were confused, but folllowed afk onto the boat. they set sail to a far off island. It was a grey, dull and cold place. afk walked solemnly. mario and dex followed him to a weird stone circle. it had four slots for something, and two were already glowing. "Sleep." afk said. mario and dex fell. afk grabbed dex first, putting him into one of the slots. he died. he grabbed mario next, who was pleading for his life. "im sorry" afk said. "Thank you for trusting me." he put mario into the slot, and mario died after dex. afk stood there, thinking about his choices. a ball of energy formed in the circle, and exploded. afk recovered from the blast, with his new title: "LinkStrider."

[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

New copypasta, thanks

[@ignite5407]

Nice writing skills brother

[@crizpee5960]

this truly was a deepwoken

[@anderenciso2457]

Amazing narration brother

[@Shadow-ty7bv]

Im so sad for Mario I litterally cried just because he died.... hope he's good even after this betrayal...

[@imfalurie8089]

Ye im doing alr heartbroken tho

[@Oscar-xw4dx]

@@imfalurie8089 was that really you or just a joke?

[@whylife7239]

Me too

[@wackbirdy]

@@Oscar-xw4dx it's him

[@RealGalxy]

The symbolization of him not being able to reset like normal and being forced to leave was beautiful It showed he was not the same man he was before as it was shown numerous times that he was able to reset but after killing his students he subconsciously deep down had changed and couldn’t live with himself and it also showed how he was a different man. Maybe, Maybe even a monster.

[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

bruh

[@PatLink]

Lmao what

[@PatLink]

Reading this as I’m taking a fat dump was magical

[@vrexto9005]

Dwg this is deepwoken it aint that deep. Or maybe…

[@normalapple4847]

Let's pray the sacrifice gave consent first 🙏🙏

[@ekans9193]

your prayers were left unanswered.

[@normalapple4847]

I left this comment before the vid premier, and i can say my prayers were definitely left unanswered.

[@0Senzuu]

17:00 that flashback hit me hard man... 😭😭😭

[@crizpee5960]

especially the sitting one… damnn

[@DaRealNarNar]

Bro took “The real treasure was the friends you made along the way” to a whole new meaning. W upload

[@testrunee1544]

it absolutely so beautiful to watch mario slowly warm up to you and make a vow, which made it all the more sad to see his death.

[@JavorzoGoated]

This was so amazing, I loved it so much. Lord of cinder theme would've fit the sacrifice part for Mario's betrayal and dex.

[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

DAMN YOURE RIGHT

[@clarissac9630]

Faust could never walk away from the pain and guilt sacrificing his children gave him, he forever was trapped in his own mind from then forward. He vowed that he would help anyone and everyone he could.. But even to this day, his arms tremble when he sees his old photos

[@Dreadshire]

The journey you brought those two one was heart warming. But sacrifices must be made for a greater cause. The video brang a tear to my eye. Probably my favorite deepwoken video now lmao

[@bizar3904]

This is the first deepwoken video that has literally made me shed tears, why am I crying over this block game

[@taji4092]

5:45 Mario is so precious for actually sitting at the table

[@felinordestroyer]

I never knew a video like this can make me cry

[@magnetc3550]

Whenever he makes a vow with someone or meets them a static effect or the linkstrider sacrifice sound plays, that's only when its a victim he befriends and they die/get betrayed by him. Something you can only see on your secondwatch. What a cool detail!!!

[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

I’m glad you noticed! I thought it’d be fun to put some foreshadowing in for the big twist.

[@airmilk7599]

Little Detail: Whenever He made a vow it showed a brief flash of them being used for the ritual hence why in the area 2/4 areas where already lit

[@cv5870]

actual insane cinematography and story and writing holy moly. loved the use of the Risk of Rain 2 soundtrack :( and :)

[@sirman7369]

This was beyond emotional, I hope we get to see the comments of all the participating actors to see their thoughts, acting was 10/10. I loved this.

[@Bee_a1]

Deepwoken progression videos be having better character development than some netflix shows bruh

[@Sugaro.-]

i never thought i would cry over a deepwoken vid

[@user-jt7ic1je3r]

same. this is sad just sad

[@moorurr]

This was honestly the best KZbin video I've seen. Like the story is so good, and it wasn't even meant to be a story at first and it's amazing. Great job.

[@Qeroo]

This is why they have to change the method of getting linkstrider. Rest in peace, Rex, Mario

[@draconic_dreamz3818]

They should make progress save over games, so you can just gank some random kid with starkindred and not wait for all 4 of your friends to be online at the same time

[@Heirloop]

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[@geeone9853]

I think this is one of my favorite ones tbh. the story, and adventure, along with the friends along the way 😤

[@guyoguy]

this legit has a better story, twist, and character development than most of the mainstream these days

[@desii3299]

Genius storytelling. This is my new favorite Deepwoken video.

[@cringeman2728]

Rewatched this too many times. Truly a masterpiece.

[@katanaking7660]

I already commented but I had to double it up respectfully this video almost making me shed a tear it is beautiful

[@Shiro-qp4vb]

This was truly a well made progression video,this became more memorable than I thought. It also motivated me to try and complete my Starkindred slot.

[@vivalus]

i may've just found my new favorite deepwoken youtuber? the pacing, the dramatics, just.. perfect. bravo.

[@warmateo6261]

One of the best deepwoken videos I watched, a storyline, plot twists, betrayal, the story wrote itself, the near death at layer 1 and the layer 2 grind. This is amazing

[@warmateo6261]

Rollercoaster of emotions

[@qualver]

This isn't a video this Is a story man😭😭

[@qualver]

This series had sadder death that marven🗿💀💀

[@Milk-vq9py]

this was the biggest roller coaster of emotions ever in a deepwoken video

[@ramonhernandez2896]

This is fr one of the best videos I have seen, i really enjoy the long good edits no cap

[@teleportsbehindyou6580]

this is the most fucking fire thing you've posted and its amazing how you've made deepwoken into an anime betrayal. Good shit

[@SneckoBoi]

WHY DID THIS GO SO HARD? 10/10 video. actually had me cheering you on, and mario and dex. the first ever youtube video that ever made me REALLY sit a the edge of my seat anticipating for the next part of the story. THIS is that deepwoken is meant to be. some crazy ass prog with some crazy ass storylines. Im recently getting to making legit content. and this video proves my idea false, about needing crazy ass edits to make a video enjoyable for the viewer. Again, 10/10, no wait. 11/10 video. Thanks.

[@personontheinternet1966]

him getting betrayed at 20:20 is mario’s revenge

[@xyienpl8365]

My new favorite antagonist

[@AuKam0406]

LMFAO THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIDEO I EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE ON DEEPWOKEN BRO THANK U SO MUCH U INSPIRE ME TO POST MORE

[@conect514]

this whole progression deserves a place in “Top 10 Saddest Animes Of All Time” type of videos

[@crazyfriend2388]

Can’t wait to see Dex, Mario, and all the others comment Also, the glitch foreshadowing was awesome

[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

glad you noticed :D

[@CorbinCraftFan50]

i went into this video thinking of it as some normal progression video, what i discovered was a well thought out story with beautiful characters, it says alot about deepwoken and what must be done to progress, KILL, but most importantly it covers the issues of being a freshie and it shows you how one must be a lone wolf to survive in this game, if you can even call it that, it more reminds me of a beautiful movie you could only see once in a lifetime with the beautiful editing and well thought out plot points, overall i give it a 10/10 would watch again

[@aytver4150]

this is the best deepwoken i saw in a lonngggg time ! kinda bringed me those rogue lineage feelings, thanks for the ride

[@docbirb]

never knew a deepwoken progression video could make me shed a tear, R.I.P mario and dex, their sacrafices will be remembered.

[@mcdonaldprogamer5079]

this progression is the best progression ever, it made me cry

[@benja3972]

This is the best deepwoken video I have ever seen, the soundtracks, the story, the characters, such a good video. Better than netflix movies

[@lilcrabbyboi3075]

subbed because of the insanely good music choice

[@TrulyABastion]

Beautiful, the risk of rain 2 music fitting so well, definitely gives the feeling of realizing the blood on your hands will never go away.

[@beni8482]

Truly a masterpiece, made me shed a tear midway through.😔

[@katanaking7660]

Bro this video is so fucking perfect man I actually felt sum from this vid ykwim, like this is a masterpiece

[@HiddenArrow]

the RoR2 ost is always a dub mate. it fit perfectly at the momment of the betr-- [ERROR DATA NOT FOUND] huh thats weird what was I saying again? oh ya, the music is always on point mate and the storyline I mean top tier even though I saw the betra-- [ERROR ERROR ERr o . . . ]

[@replyequalnerd]

(SPOILERS!) THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. NOT EVEN KIDDING. THE STORYTELLING IS JUST SO GOOD. THE PART WHERE YOU GRIPPED THESE PEOPLE BY BETRAYING THEM WITH VOW WAS SUCH GOOD FORESHADOWING FOR THE BETRAYAL OF MARIO AND DEX. I LOVE THIS. THE BETRAYAL HITS SO HARD. DO MORE! YOU ARE SO TALENTED THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD VIDEO!

[@elian3645]

This video is the definition of a roller coaster of emotions

[@tropheusanims698]

the plot, story line, effects, editting and the monolouge. 10/10

[@abrakazam3962]

This reminds me of an old adventure movie almost made me cry about how beautiful this video was.

[@segnarO]

ive watched this five times it never gets old

[@dragonwings206]

I felt a chill up my spine when i heard the risk of rain track. Im new to this game and just learned about the linkstrider ritual yesterday, and i felt something was deeply wrong when con lenditud poderosa started playing. I had completely forgotten about it until i saw the white orb, i didnt know what the ritual was or what it looked like. All i knew is it needed two sacrifices, but when i saw the white orb it all made sense.

[@leorapai2850]

I know I wrote a paragraph a while ago on one of your videos, but idk if I can do it again. Just thought I'd say this is an incredible way to play the game, and I encourage more people to do stuff like this.

[@ThatPenguin]

I have never been this excited to see what happens next in a KZbin video

[@riftborn2460]

This had such an amazing story it truly was one of the most deepwoken moments of all time

[@hxrvey_requiem686]

you bastard…. why would you do that to mario….

[@1_finityfang]

i actually teared up watching this, top tier, sub earned

[@cnvoxis291]

this is the best deepwoken video i've ever watched I don't think I will ever see another deepwoken video as good as this what a rollercoaster

[@Appld5364]

Nah what you did to mario was evil, you guys progressed togther for like at least 10 levels 😭

[@noobtooof]

heres the full story. got in my recommendeds on my tv right? i clicked on it. played the video while looking on my phone. i didnt look in my phone. the story tells itself. no narrator. you invented unconscious understanding.. i wad fixed to the center of gravity of my television. legit shed a tear at the end congrats for linkstrinder tho then i went on my phone to download it and watch when i dont have internet. these types of videos fulfill my sole purpose in life. i dont have deepwoken nor money thats why im thanking you so much

[@dinissantos1379]

Dude this is legit the best deepwoken video I have ever seen

[@shadowmaki1099]

Your my favorite deep woken KZbinr I just started watching this is my first vid of you I subbed and hit the bell your content it amazing bro

[@channingmayer1544]

This one's sanity must've already crumbled....

[@Splintered-Sahs-EX]

the dex and Mario betrayal was something we knew, but not something we wanted

[@poof9843]

sex

[@filipjurcic1835]

Sussy baki

[@DidiTheCoolio]

🤨

[@gladedeepwoken9074]

“MARIO!!!!” -Princess peach being taken away for the hundred time specifically mario galaxy

[@johnnyjoestar4591]

love that static thing when ever someone made a Vow of Mastery with u.

[@vicentescangarelli2361]

The biggest betrayal of all...rip mario

[@imfalurie8089]

ye i was mario and dw im going to get my revenge >:D

[@YeahItsMoi]

The best anime betrayal i've ever seen, literally cried for Mario 😔

[@ashtulie]

lowkey best deepwoken video its like a movie ong

[@YourAveragePersonOnTheStreets]

Literally the best movie I’ve ever watched 11/10 would recommend if you enjoy betrayal sadness and character development

[@SleepyCatPing]

The live chat was so sad when they realised that mario reincarnate was “fake mario” LMAO

[@justinudu6670]

May Mario and Dex rest in peace. By gods grace they didn’t get wiped.

[@CODELIRIOUS-sy8xz]

Bro these vids are so nice. The way you play people never gets old.😂

[@thebestcolon3]

nah bro this was amazing that betrayal was so sad. this is the best deepwoken video ive ever seen ngl ❤

[@rec_z1766]

WE NEED MORE DEEPWOKEN VIDEOS LIKE THIS

[@curtain_callin7941]

Scripted? Probably. Better than almost every movie plot I’ve seen in a while? Absolutely. This guy can make Deepwoken a bearable (and hear me out) fun experience.

[@jqeeh2605]

bro the caleb city voices always make me laugh keep up the good work bro

[@Distortion3232]

*Sacrifices his friends* Linkstrider: “You vow to give up your own life for the sake of others.”

[@Aidaneer]

To see Afk get betrayed serves him right for what he did to Mario and Vex.

[@kylecheng5071]

Mario was the goat this episode

[@imfalurie8089]

TYSSMMMMMMMMMM

[@kylecheng5071]

@@imfalurie8089 Were you Mario lol

[@imfalurie8089]

@@kylecheng5071 ye i was

[@kylecheng5071]

@@imfalurie8089 You're the goat

[@makhundred]

Bro done created a super villain with how he gripped Mario ☠️☠️☠️

[@cca-gy2np]

fr

[@Lystr0saur]

1:48 You can see the freshie gripper flyhacking pfft-

[@shammilali9069]

#Justice for Mario

[@katanaking7660]

Don't forget my boy dex

[@JDR00L]

back stabbing and ofc apologies :D

[@mod9059]

i cant stope to watch these series and thrse intense stories, i just want to say.. I love you always afk..❤

[@ydlufo3224]

This is why always afk is the best deepwoken youtubef

[@mat6tehpokemon946]

bruh its 3:20am right now and Im going to miss it because i desperately need sleep as I have work tomorrow p.s. always if you're reading this, it's me, the aussie, meht