High Rollers: Aerois #71 | The Wings of Ishtar

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[@gyrrakavian]

Vala; demi-goddess of daggers

[@ninjasquirrels]

Rhiannon; demi-goddess of my heart

[@a.garcha199]

Sentry not gonna ask how this guy knew root prime? He said he used to be his ally and root prime has been stuck on aerois since before it was aerois, which means this guy was in the original war of the divinity?

[@waldenclaassen1431]

Well, he is a CR 21 creature. One can assume that he is a being nearly as old as the multiverse itself. He also said that sometimes in his memory a century can become minutes or something so he has got to be *OLD*

[@a.garcha199]

@@waldenclaassen1431 well the fact he was with root basically confirms he was in the divine war minimum since root was trapped straight after it finished and said nobody knew where he was. He said he was on Starbane's side before he destroyed Alfheim and that starbane would not want to fight him, he must be a beast.

[@Putrefax]

He also literally said "I was young when Siaska appeared on the scene"

[@Matthew-pd4zx]

27:10 Oh boy... Trott's D&D Beyond segment was hilarious 😂😂. Kim is right, it will be hard to top that.

[@thatmooseman]

Opening fan music none Episode Start at 0:01 Sponsors at 0:43 Trott's shenanigans get weird 6:20 Announcements at 9:50 DUN DUNS at 11:07 Recap starts at 12:07 Recap ends at 14:49 Break start at 1:19:06 Break ends at 1:27:40 Ending donos at 2:44:56

[@coffeevil2041]

Thanks for the timestamps!

[@FyreDrac]

Thanks muchly

[@abbytealeaf]

Savior of those who binge watch the KZbin videos

[@little_lilac3262]

I like how the party litterly knows more than an ANGEL

[@demilts]

I lost it at the DndBeyond ad. Holy shit. I'm going to buy a shirt now.

[@rogue_arcana9171]

This week's D&DBeyond ad had me crying with laughter 🤣🤣🤣. Love you guys so much.

[@veemie8148]

Funniest shit I've ever seen

[@aussiekola2370]

This is legit my new favorite episode of high rollers: Aerois! The first one was when Lucius kills some cows, second was when they were building the stormchaser and hiring crew. NOW THIS?!? I LOVE IT!

[@blackh9604]

I love how Aila accidentally says wise shit, one of my favorite of the crew lmao

[@katlynkoski3320]

Is it possible that Callas is being affected by Hidar? Like, his hunger to destroy Hidar is making him mad? Cause I don't think Harold voluntarily became Hidar conflicted, she must of known of him before the call. So Callas is involuntarily being Hidar afflicted

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

Certainly possible. Especially considering how the aeterna are often deliberately corrupted. And if feeding them other sentient's life force isn't related to Hadar I don't know what is.

[@RossMKitson]

Stunningly good episode of sci-fi fantasy mash-up (read Magitech). Great story, great lore dump, bit of a scrap (great to see them finally doing okay). For me the repurposing of trad DnD monsters as surrogate alien races/ Gaurdians of Galaxy was excellent (medusa and imps, angels and demons as Valkyrian troopers).

[@xAugustx11]

Oh man Kim is so right, the one time they ACTUALLY insight check someone and it's a fucking angel. Lmao.

[@datjatv3838]

Yeah... i understand them being wary but most angels cannot lie i think

[@spaceslime21]

Starmother: I'm not dead. The party: What? The world: Here's your nine pence. Starmother: I'm not dead! Party: 'Ere, he says he's not dead. The world: Yes he is. Starmother: I'm not. The party: He isn't. The world: Well, he will be soon, he's very ill. Starmother: I'm getting better. The world: No you're not, you'll be stone dead in a moment.

[@zacharywiggins9660]

I feel happy.... I feel happy!...

[@nileprimewastaken]

*bonks and kills* there, now 'e's dead

[@multi-class-rules5962]

😂

[@Micromanic]

Mark's defeated, "He has done to much," absolutely slays me everytime I rewatch it 😂 Really need a version showing the rest of the crew's cameras to capture their reactions haha

[@danielbaskins6601]

THE MUSIC WHEN NOVA GETS HEALED!!!! So good. I almost started crying.

[@jakehotchkiss6093]

I was just sat there wondering if Quill's arm was also gonna get healed lol

[@kellygingrich4302]

"home is where happiness is" "right now that's the deck of an airship we can't get back to"

[@micromonkey13]

Qillek "I'll hold out a hand" Me, you can only hold out one hand, cuz you only have arm

[@tyz6031]

Silence: exists Trott: HEAVY BREATHING

[@bill-1835]

Spoiler-free possibly useful timestamps: Stream starts - 0:01 Intro video - 11:07 Recap - 12:07 Gameplay starts - 14:48 Break starts - 1:19:04 Break ends - 1:27:37 Gameplay Ends - 2:43:51 (No fanart, no XP)

[@wizzzard999]

Aila should totally weave a tatrtan with the Stormchaser's emblem XD

[@stainlesssalih8505]

If kim had used hexblades curse, she could have got so many crits, from the 19/20 crit

[@georgichaushev643]

according to the legend shes abhexblade. has hit in melee 3 times in 70 episodes and hasnt gotten the charisma to dmg eld blast invocation

[@bluehawkgaming6055]

(Spoilers) 1:09:32 Get hand back Screams I CAN WRITE WITH TWO HANDS AGAIN!!!! A true Nerd

[@chrisc.5911]

Maybe add a couple more blank lines, there. Top one’s still visible on mobile.

[@bluehawkgaming6055]

@@chrisc.5911 got it, thanks

[@joris3193]

Gives nova hand back quill just in the corner with no arm

[@nightcollapse]

1:09:40 Nova duel wields pencils like a god

[@isabellathomas1314]

I just keep thinking how Trott can *possibly* top an ad and he never fails to disappoint

[@abbytealeaf]

Oh man Mark, you get me in such a world building mood

[@thefracturedbutwhole5475]

That donation person was right, Trott needs to use his meta magic more.

[@jamesmaceaveli6679]

Thank you High Rollers for this nice little Birthday treat, hoping for a great episode. Soo excited to see what's going to happen next. I'm 22 BTW

[@Superkoolperson15]

I got so emotional with this angel giving them each their respect and offering help for them all. Like legit tears

[@animalunleashed3812]

Thalia=Starlord Bim=Rocket Kiry=Gamorra Big Cat=Drax Sentry=Groot Anyone? :)

[@naughtydred8538]

Trott makes me want to watch the adds and look into the product, Mark makes me trust that it's a good product

[@mickyisherenow]

Oh quill, it's either great or terrible with you.

[@Trigun99]

Generic awesome comment to increase KZbin analytics, now with more keywords like really good, fantastic video.

[@lucasnicholson9443]

Can't wait for the party to return to Aerois, only for them to be greeted by ghost Smeek again... Unless of course Smeek's ghost was attached to the party when they crossed worlds, and he's still here...

[@RisaxTheImp]

The reference to MCDM's "The Chain" makes me happy...I hope they return once this whole Corona shit is over.

[@DuoSanguis]

Oh great! The Styx (Sticks?) is literally The Warp! I guess with totally-not-the-Emperor-of-Mankind Callus it's not too surprising, let's just hope the Styx doesn't have stuff like Tzeentch or gods forbid Slaanesh

[@Smonster42]

I'm making my way through the VODs and Trot turning himself into a d20 had me in STITCHES! xD

[@datdabdoe1417]

Music was a bit Loud this episode. Mark felt more like Backing to the music rather than the other way around.

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

Mostly just the beginning but it was quite loud for no discernable reason.

[@powwow8796]

OK so hear me out here since Qillek normally waits to heal people until they're already down should he or should he not have at least one level and necromancy? Let's talk about it. Let's talk about it

[@yeahright8424]

Mase man I agree this whole complaining about Tom not healing meme is lame af 😂

[@yeahright8424]

Mase man 5e rest mechanics are broken af 1 hour rest for basically full health from 0. Using healing only when someone is down is so much more efficient preventative healing is very very rarely more optimal. Plus I’m almost certain every opportunity they have when purchasing magic equipment etc they’ve picked up healing pots ????? I know the duskmeadow and the magic shop in gusthaven for certain

[@yeahright8424]

Mase man yeah I’d say preemptive healing is only good with the heal spell and maybe beacon of hope or with some sort of magic item that amplifys base healings effectiveness

[@thefracturedbutwhole5475]

@@yeahright8424 except Mark uses an injury rule, sure, normally healing someone when they drop is more efficient but in this game waiting to do that could cost you an eye, a limb, broken limbs etc... Mark even said he put the injury rule in to counter players doing that.

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

​@@thefracturedbutwhole5475 Certainly a concern but even that rule is going to be offset by Restoration and Greater Restoration. Only serious effects that would require regeneration will even be an obstacle soon. And only because Tom chose to multiclass does he not have Greater right now.

[@hadendotexe]

Week #6 of my binge watching, I've made it to epsiode 71.

[@mysteriousmr.h7304]

I'm slowly catching up, honestly this is a great series,and I love listening to it! Keep up the good work!

[@danielbutler6823]

I'm on 60 gigabytes of data this month....

[@angst_]

Ishtar Militia? ~Militishtar~

[@yimyam7615]

Im D20 Trott!!!!

[@dominikwiebe5021]

He turned himself into a d20. Funniest shit I've ever seen.

[@rozu7772]

DTronty.

[@spaceslime21]

Such doubts come from pain, cue semi opaque overlay of brook stone footage

[@MrD10de]

71 episodes in and I've only just noticed that Aerois is spelled wrong in the title video. "Aeoris"...CR crossover confirmed? :P

[@Halrin]

Does big cat come with the best Ranger in the world? Man I've been missing the Chain.

[@matthewholmes5993]

Could Lucius suck up his own dichromancy (sp?) In to his gauntlet?

[@levicooper4529]

tuning in on my lunch break again. thanks high rollers crew for the marvelous entertainment

[@LonelyMinnesotan1]

the fact that mark created IMDb in his game is too good

[@amyheath8261]

I like the idea that the reason Quill trusted Zellion on his insight check was that Hespa was modelled on celestials- having wings and being the god of knowledge

[@Derploop]

Not sure if Mark picked this up but yuu can't Levitate creatures over 500 pounds. Basically, it's a non-warforged/goliath/loxodon medium creature and lighter spell. Like that clutch Critical Role levitate to save Nott in the Labenda Swamp; the troll was technically too heavy to be levitated. EDIT: Holy shit, Tom himself did. What a hero. Mark getting all awkward for the aforementioned reason haha.

[@dadefrost2059]

It came up once before when Nova tried to levitate their wagon over a river when they were seeking out the midwife's forge.

[@Derploop]

@@dadefrost2059 but I know he missed it himself on Critical Role when he saved Nott from death by levitating a Troll.

[@DextrorseTANK]

They should’ve asked the solar about the Dragonborn. They are just one big brook stone waiting to happen.

[@toshomni9478]

As far as I can tell they are just being needlessly paranoid about the Dragonborn. Maybe a case of reverse Brookstoning?

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

The dragonborn are both proud and paranoid. They aren't bad but they are making it rather hard to maintain alliance. However the Stormchasers aren't exactly helping the situation either.

[@mattbuchi2716]

what application are you using to control the video stream and separate all the video feeds?

[@LowercaseH2001]

Ok this is epic

[@LonelyMinnesotan1]

nova realizing shes probably bi throughout the last couple episodes has been hilarious

[@faustesfestus3213]

Anyone else getting some Star Wars Yuuzhan-Vong war vibes?

[@thilinalankapuradiggamaral7808]

this... was wholesome :)

[@danalou_who7765]

Does anyone else yell, "Lucius, bonus action shield ring!!!"?

[@vivianluty]

High Rollers: making hot exits two years before Dimension 20 even dremt of Starstruck

[@FyreDrac]

Thanks!

[@commentatorboy]

I can not believe this. Mark. This is some INSANE! story writing! I LOVE IT. I can CLEARLY see the similarities with gurren lagann and this. Not saying it is a bad thing. Really. This just makes the world more engaging.

[@spaceslime21]

44:27. Sentry turns into Minute

[@pascall0]

2.32.54 omg, i forgot it was a star wars thing. Thalia is han and big cat chewy. Dunno who bim is tho

[@multi-class-rules5962]

This a great series i have been binge qatching for 5 weeks and am at episode 71, i hope this continues to impress.

[@LonelyMinnesotan1]

"after all this, ill get you a drink" -CHAD SENTRY

[@hldavid6108]

Oh boy! That's what I need!!

[@awildchicken779]

Wow the references today goodness! :D

[@alex16cole]

Awesome as ever

[@poisonedoak6563]

New Emote- DTrotty

[@joegalon4580]

When will we be getting nova and Lucius on idle champions

[@MrZonehawk]

Control we just had a ship blast it's way out of Mos Eisley.

[@carolynmeszko7481]

I really hope they message Ariya soon.

[@Bomboy]

I think Mark has been watching some Altered Carbon :P

[@kingmandius1]

Nice

[@matthewholmes5993]

Thank you for yet another great film reference with Hot Fuzz! You guys are the best nerds ❤️

[@nicoerbschloe3575]

I know this vid is old, but I NEED a Matt colville guest appearance on this show. Who doesn’t love Colville?

[@MrZonehawk]

Does the cockpit have a pair of metallic dice?

[@shineproductions4488]

The captain. That arcane gun she has. Was that based on a Caster rifle from Outlaw Starr?

[@reedk2402]

Arcane guns are older than outlaw Starr but I do live the caster rifles.

[@menace_activities]

hey im sorry i havent been able to watch your videos for a whole week because i had to be in a mental hospital for an attempted suicide but im back now and im way better.

[@TheEvilPet]

It's good you're doing better. It's nice to have you here.

[@stainlesssalih8505]

Its really good to see that you're doing better. Stay strong, its good to have you with us.

[@cjheighton]

TheEvilPet the words of a kid like me probably dont mean much, but no matter how dark the world is, know you are wanted out here. The dark might be overwhelming, but one day you’ll get over what has you down. This is but a short time. You have an entire life ahead, and to cut it short for but a temporary shadow is truly tragic.

[@cjheighton]

You’ve got this. Keep your head up.

[@buschenweiser]

Heh loved the Colville reference. Hoping his campaign comes back soon.

[@amyheath8261]

Whenever they say signet I think they’re saying cygnet and I imagine Starbane officers carrying large grey fluffy baby birds around

[@nightcollapse]

55:07 omg the group chat

[@danalou_who7765]

I absolutely LOVE that the True Elves are Scottish in so many ways

[@sylvnfox]

campaign 3 HAS to be this. STARJAMMER!....ish

[@synclair6131]

in this fandom we love big cat

[@bugsybro3011]

The Styx = The Warp and The Infinite Staircase = Webway?

[@douglasphillips5870]

Lots of Star Wars energy lately

[@alib.6972]

Of bloody course Aila is blessed by Thor himself…

[@lukeamparo6586]

The least rolled check in the game. Insight

[@traartadventures]

Bird man/Bird girl wedding!

[@kylehumbert5735]

i ship

[@Swaggyext]

I love the star wars inspiration

[@mizt_strider8003]

Comment for the algorithm demons.

[@xAugustx11]

dun dun

[@astraterrell7751]

Nova v'ger the big ol' soft lesbian

[@ducttapemaster1408]

Big ol soft bisexual more like

[@zjyates4199]

@@ducttapemaster1408 *pansexual

[@ducttapemaster1408]

@@zjyates4199 TRUE

[@zackglenn2847]

I'm just here for the space core reference

[@quinnlee-newbury9003]

Omg that starting dndbeyond add. Absolutely nuts cgi budget XD

[@yimyam7615]

Im DND!!!! Im DYNOMITE!!!!

[@mattlangwrites]

Ah. So. Valor is Siaska. There we go

[@thefracturedbutwhole5475]

Nope, Valar is Valar., Siaska is most likely the cradle itself

[@trisciense]

holly shit, we when from D&D whit a little star war, to star war whit a little D&D.... it's awesome

[@AngryShellback]

It's called PACIFICATION...

[@AssassinLord345]

AILA god is thor