Essek Supercut 3 | Critical Role

[@lprocks555]

matt mercer, creating neutral evil TM shadowhand essek thelyss of the kryn dynasty: i'm just gonna make a potential antagonist who is a perfect narrative foil for one of my players and also an opportunity for me to show off my funky original spells also matt mercer: *creates an npc with such nuance and development that he's practically a pc in his own right without once overshadowing his players*

[@Distrepo]

I think of essek as almost like Matt's PC for this campaign, I don't think he intended essek to be such a huge part of the campaign, but I'm glad he was, favorite side character by far

[@andrewjustice210]

Clearly not…. When the Nein met Essek, he was lawful evil… the GROUP decided to make him a part… but yes… he is my favorite DMPC I’ve ever see

[@madelinehart3933]

Matt: “he’s a literal war criminal.” Jester: “no, he’s our best friend! :)

[@raychances6251]

Matt said (in the wrap-up, I think) that he didn't expect them to latch on to him, but he liked playing essek whenever he popped in. And that just makes me happy :)

[@micahcroom8598]

I love the thought of both essek and caduceus sitting for tea after a few decades after all the others pass on just talking and laughing about the bullshit they got up to with the rest of the mighty nein

[@adlerofrowe9224]

Thanks I'm sad now

[@tiffanymorgan1059]

Damn you, they totally would 😭💚

[@darkroselight3835]

I adore Essek, I'd be interested to know if Matt thought he would be as important as he became. This lonely, hyper intelligent outcast who's primary focus was self-preservation and ego doing a slow 180 in the name of friendship and love. I hope Caleb and crew introduced him to Ussa and Alurra at some point. I'm picturing Essek, Ussa, Alurra and Caleb sitting around a table debating spell craft. What an odd group of mages to come together from 4 different countries.

[@JonathanMandrake]

Imagine what crazy spells they could create and perform together...

[@Katie_OvO]

What will I do without my emotional support war criminal? I guess I just have to rewatch the other essek supercuts

[@Picklescape]

Thanks so much for these. I revisit them from time to time. The Mighty Nein really were something special and the change they wrought on Essek was such a demonstration of Caduceus' speech to Trent; it's not pain that makes people, it's love that makes people. Essek is a great example of someone the Mighty Nein saved by their love. And in saving him from himself, they saved others from the future deeds he might have done.

[@discoelysia]

thank you for your service. i'm going to miss this funky drow wizard

[@livegolfismygt]

The deadpan "Essik.... was making a joke"🤣

[@Neko141212]

Kinda funny to think about: Molly was supposed to be a good guy PC and Essek was supposed to be a villain. And here they are, roles reversed xD

[@swagpotato720]

And Caleb had chemistry with them both lol

[@stephanie3357]

7:55 That wink from Liam

[@kiwifluid2804]

The thrilling conclusion!!!!! Thank you for this gift

[@acovo728]

You're doing god's work, thank you so much!

[@andreykabakremix]

16:22 18:25 24:37 32:58 35:14 44:35 47:24 1:11:50

[@Abi-hr1vu]

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