High Rollers: Aerois #65 | Dance with the Devil

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[@jamesomeara9585]

Does anyone else love the episodes where they are just in a town, doing small missions. I love the big plot, don’t get me wrong but there is something so fun about hanging around a town.

[@theinitialsa.r.j.6223]

The fight club was pretty damn fun. I am dying for a basic monster-slaying mission. No moral quandary, just chop the head off the nasty and claim your bounty.

[@toshomni9478]

@@theinitialsa.r.j.6223Did they even collect their money for the fighting pit? That seemed a bit rushed at the end.

[@theinitialsa.r.j.6223]

@@toshomni9478 Sentry talked to the guy about having some of the damage taken out of her winnings, so they definitely mentioned it at least.

[@jonaslangbakk5175]

Deffinately! My favourite episode is the one where they just deck out The Storm Chaser, and my second favourite is the one with Spellclash.

[@zacharywiggins9660]

this is my favorite episode, especially the part after 2:05:50

[@Derploop]

Mark desperately trying to solicit Sentry into recharging Tumble's matrix and she completely forgets that's the entire reason she was given the prime matrix lmao

[@Karastyn]

Well played Rhiannon. That's how you announce that there's a new boss of the Guardians, the legend begins.

[@MrSamTealeaf]

I love High Rollers so much, I joined the party at episode 26 (or the episode when s*** hit the fan). So I decided to have a bit of context so I watched from the beginning (Lucius being my favourite character instantly followed swiftly by Quill and then Plant Mum Sentry). There were several moments early on I loved (such as Alia versus the Orc priest Kalu' U Toma sorry for spelling and also the bond shared temporarily between Lucius and his Eterna Night Frost). I then realised that the Lightfall campaign existed which led to me watching the hell out of it (Nalistri being my favourite NPC and my favourite PC was probably Matt's Trellimar. Thank you High Rollers for all these wonderful adventures and fabulous times and thank for being the most anticipated event in my week thank you :)

[@rozu7772]

Trell was my favorite too. I hope they save him.

[@thatlycantomboy]

“I AM YOUR GOD” will always be a wonderful power play to assert dominance. Like, damn, plant mom also: thank you Mr. Hulmes for the breath, I will savor it while it lasts

[@hellotobi2245]

Timestamp?

[@JonMorris3285]

Spell clash and the Devils Dance have been 2 of my favorite episodes I love down time spend in the towns!

[@thatmooseman]

Opening fan music at 0:00 Alfheim by themaster13 Episode Start at 0:28 Sponsors at 1:54 Announcements at 4:23 DUN DUNS at 5:26 Recap starts at 6:25 Recap ends with Lucius describing his hair cut at 7:57 Break start at 1:28:00 Break ends at 1:36:14

[@overlycynicalstudios5280]

Mwah. Feel my loving embrace

[@rozu7772]

Thank you for your hard work friend!

[@thatmooseman]

@@overlycynicalstudios5280 With respect to social distancing,

[@thatmooseman]

@@rozu7772 Its not that hard but thanks for the encouragement.

[@overlycynicalstudios5280]

@@thatmooseman hmmmm.... *engage protocol AIR HUG*

[@deannekellogg8514]

Mark, its ok if you mess up voices. I doubt many people could switch between so many voices without error. Youre doing a great job.

[@mrviking8450]

Who else agrees that nova needs some Artificer levels?

[@arcticwiz2249]

That'd be one hell of an enchanter

[@randomtechpriest2644]

Yes My thoughts exactly

[@SuperTy1122]

absolutely

[@spawnthisway]

If for some reasons she were to lose tiangong her levels would most likely be replace with Artificer levels

[@gmhchaos]

If so she should go alchemist. They can make the most things and attune to the most things

[@RedGhost10ScreamFanatic]

Mr MossTopper for the win. Most adorable old forest gnome ever

[@faolanj66]

Sentry be like: bones. I have them.

[@mme.veronica735]

Luscious: So Sentry do you have bones? Sentry: Yes I do have bones. L: Are they your bones? S: They are bones, they are in my possession, therefore they are my bones. L: Well simply fascinating (Calls cops)

[@MishaNem]

What ho fellows humans, are you enjoying having bones today?

[@fenrirvov6580]

When this quarantine broke out my first thought was ong no more HR???? THANK YOU SO MUCH for continuing this, you are heros!!!

[@arcticwiz2249]

When I saw Sentry's 10 dex against Tumble's natural acrobatic build, I was kinda worried. But now......that poor soul.

[@James-lt8gz]

You know who I miss. Smeek. Ghost or alive smeek. I miss him so much.

[@jamesmaceaveli6679]

@Jparker0109 i'm sorry but i can't agree with you. Tom and I were on the same page about Smeek

[@James-lt8gz]

James Maceaveli understandable, agree to disagree?

[@jamesmaceaveli6679]

@@James-lt8gz I just can't i'm sorry but i'm glad smeek is dead

[@nightcollapse]

@@jamesmaceaveli6679 Heartless 😭 don't worry Parker i miss the little guy too

[@jamesmaceaveli6679]

@@nightcollapse I'm not heartless I just have a deep seaded hated towards goblins called Smeek.

[@carby001]

Thanks guys for all the HR. Watching this at 3am as my week old baby won't sleep. Getting her into D&D early

[@isaacmcmanus3666]

Sorry I'm late, how is the little thing?

[@avnas90]

I love how Trott has the power XD The Music is always on point!

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

I know everyone is normally all over Rhiannon, but can we take a moment to appreciate how good Katie looks today?

[@JonMorris3285]

All 3 of the ladies are looking lovely on their home set ups! Trott still might be the prettiest tho! 🤣

[@dblczx6819]

2:05:40 to 2:20:08 is the best part of this episode, hands-down. The reactions from 2:12:40 onward are absolutely priceless, and Kim's statement just summarizes it perfectly... Kim: I just love how this is the first time we're seeing this... it's this beautiful, wonderful new ability gifted by the Prime, who's this divine, ancient being... and you're just using it in Fight Club.

[@ComXDude]

RIP Taker's board. Truly a tragedy the likes of which we haven't seen since Trell's rope, all those moons ago.

[@hunterpayne5208]

When you talk to Arvel, don't forget about the Ironweild-Wyvern armor that was sent to him! It can be worn by a magic caster, I believe, and QUIL AND LUCIUS NEED ARMOR!!! SAVE THE PRECIOUS BOYS!!!!

[@reedk2402]

Quil has armor, Lucius has zero armor training and gets major penalty’s for any armor he’s better off with his shield spell and trying to find some protection magic items.

[@izaco1016]

YES! This'll give me a few more hours of sanity during the quarantine

[@sanddry738]

I swear to god the Draconus Militarium is going to be the faction that screws over Aerois the hardest. It’s one thing to be powerful and know it, but another to be so goddamn blind to your own arrogance and expect everyone else to trust you “because I said so and I’m better than you” I don’t see any meetings between them going well

[@MrSamTealeaf]

While yes the Draconus Militarium will being arrogant and will deserve a swift punch in the face you had the dragon that interviewed the party he seemed nice (well not overly arrogant in comparison to the other dragons). Also this meeting will be about Starbane so they will take it immensely serious. Also how funny would it be for Alia to say one thing at this meeting that causes the most destructive bar fight in fictional history?

[@toshomni9478]

Seems to me like the party are just being way too paranoid about them for some reason. They appear nice enough so far.

[@sanddry738]

I’d argue that the part have good reason to be paranoid because the Militarium is so arrogant that they would never even suspect subterfuge in their ranks. And THAT makes them one of Aerois’ biggest liabilities in my eyes. Starbane is not an idiot and yet the Militarium seem to act like they’re an exception to his schemes and it could *never* happen to them. So any information they give to the Militarium will likely circulate to Starbane eventually which would be very VERY bad. Especially if they find out about Quill’s eye because honestly that’s one of the few things allowing the players to stay just barely ahead

[@theinitialsa.r.j.6223]

@@sanddry738 Their pride is also a reason it's unlikely there is a spy among their ranks. It's hard to turn someone to your side whose entire sense of self is about fighting you. I agree, however, that it is a weakness Starbane can us against them. But there is nothing the group can do about that, and even if there is a spy among the dragons, at least they still have the rest of the dragons as allies. Right now, they are making them enemies and it's all due to their own actions. They have a lot of dragon butt kissing to do at that meeting.

[@sanddry738]

The Initials A.R.J. I’d heavily disagree because at least other factions would look Into/take precautions with spies because they know what Starbane is capable enough. Gusthaven already had a bit of a taste of this. As for Starbane’s spies, I think they’d be competent enough that infiltrating a group that hates him wouldn’t be too hard. Especially if said faction is so stuck up about their own abilities that they’d never *question themselves* . Meaning that there isn’t really going to be any spy checking or information secrecy in the higher ups and lower levels will obey without question. And While I don’t think antagonizing the Dragonborn Is a good idea, the only thing “butt kissing” would do is inflate their already hot air balloon sized egos or they won’t understand/care and everything goes to hell anyway. Honestly most of Aerois’ factions don’t need to know about the world engine or Quillek’s visions. And yet the Dragonborn are going to likely demand it because they think they’re the best and infallible which is dangerous for everyone. I really do hope they can become strong allies especially since Starbane has the chromatic faction but I don’t see that happening unless they have a big wake up call or something else happens

[@hu4149]

Now, I might be imagining things, but I think, I just *suspect*, that Mark *may* have wanted them, perhaps, to go to the Devil’s Dance...

[@RossMKitson]

Such a great episode dicking around in port. Aside from the plank fight, Tom's multiple messaging and poor old Mark's attempts to do a dozen accents was priceless.

[@Joestone1984]

I’m watching this for the first time after it premiered a year ago and I’m cheering like a maniac when both of them won their matches.

[@heccmcgee4352]

Those extra challenges in the devil's den sounds like boasts in Fable. Also that sentinel prime match kicked ass holy shit she used some smart ass moves albeit risky but it payed off

[@allenaynes3180]

Just noticed that Quill's character bio still says he's cleric/bard. That seems like forever ago now.

[@chuckallerston9997]

Just bio cycling mistake, some say wizard

[@joshuaelison3849]

Ya but it's in a valley of KILLER storms

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

@@chuckallerston9997 Actually there is only one card. The level information says wizard but the bio still says bard/cleric. It's probably because it was just a blurb that was meant to be basic and they didn't expect it to change. So they've updated everything else but it's been overlooked. An honest mistake that I can't unsee and it got pointed out for me the first time they updated the details after Tom made the change. And it probably isn't going to unless somebody actually messages someone about it at some point.

[@arcticbanana66]

52:14 - "Do you have little steps in your house, Kim?" "No, I have a husband."

[@toshomni9478]

Also, that question was totally racist, Mark. Just kidding.

[@keeganbell6224]

Tosh Omni how is it racist

[@ledraxus6396]

Timestamp of where I have made it so far, I have loved the journey so far and the many many hours of entertainment! Thank you all! Katie!! Your hair looks awesome in this one! You all look great but dang XD

[@alex16cole]

This was the best episode ever!!!! Nice one guys! Awesome work Rhiannon and Katie!

[@Anotherandomname123]

Why not try to create sanctuaries for guardians per continent, where they can build guardian cities and thrive as guardians? that way you fix the movement issue and the prime can visit the cities 1 by 1. By the way keep up the great work guys, watched lightfall and the avernus adventure as well, you're all amazing.

[@quinnsinclair7028]

Mark really wants them to go to the fighting pit. We need an inn. Well there's the devil's dance. We need money. We'll you can win a fight purse at the devil's dance. I'd like to go to the library. As you're on the way you pass a tavern called the devil's dance where a fight is going on. I wonder what we should do. You run into crewmates who say they want to take part in a fight being st the devil's dance. Let's go help the nuns. Where are they? They're staying at the devil's dance.

[@Deelusi]

1:14:00 For a second there, I thought I'm watching Critical Role. Mark VA is underappreciated!

[@kelleenbrx6649]

Mark: Excellent work jumping through a bunch of different accents!

[@miluiel_92]

Love this episode one of the greatest. My favourite part has to be 2:32:11 when quill is tipsy and happy and everyone is his best friend 😊 he's too pure for this world.

[@GlassJoe1337]

Thanks for still doing High Rollers.

[@mitchellharpin9084]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GOING THROUGH ALL THIS TROUBLE TOO BRIGHTEN OUR DAYS!!!

[@bill-1835]

Spoiler-free possibly useful timestamps: Stream starts - 0:30 Intro video - 5:27 Recap - 6:30 Gameplay starts - 7:51 Break starts - 1:28:11 Break ends - 1:36:14 Gameplay Ends - 2:44:54 Fanart video - 2:48:34 (No XP)

[@Ixarus6713]

Aila: "What about Nova? We can't just leave her behind!" Sentinel Prime: "Nova fails at life, we must leave Nova, behind." Sentinel Prime: "Dicebots, roll out!"

[@nightcollapse]

That fight with Sentry murdered me 🤣🤣 "I AM YOUR GOD"

[@jelenadjokic9843]

Guy: So you want your earnings to ride? Lucius: Why? Where are they going? I love this guy. I love Lucius so much ;;

[@ericplascencia1225]

Thank you so much for continuing you campaign during this crazy times. I really appreciate all of you so much and can’t wait till next week!!

[@demilts]

Seeing this in my subscriptions made me so happy. Gonna grab some snacks, a drink and have a ol' time

[@izeraman2]

Again thankyou for making my week just that bit better :)

[@shepinel]

Quill uses the eye to predict the outcome of a match and bets all their money on the outcome

[@goobertimmerman8082]

Shep TheShep or just put it all against one of the party and have them lose on purpose

[@carlcedarstaffii4852]

Thanks for a welcome distraction guys. You are all amazing.

[@harryyoung2030]

Katie Morrison was captivating to the eye tonight

[@gyrrakavian]

The gear wheel next to the [Spells] tab on the Roll20 character sheet has a section that lets you choose whether you want to 'always roll with advantage' or 'toggle advantage'.

[@slender99ld]

This episode was basically the quilek text chain and I love it

[@Matthew-pd4zx]

That moment when you've plucked up the courage to sign up to Roll20 to finally play D&D for the first time, joined a game, and spent 3 days perfecting your character sheet. Then the DM doesn't show up 😡😂. Still, at least I can watch High Rollers.

[@vanessavirtue5373]

You all are super. Thank you. We need you.

[@georgelefroy-brooks8223]

This should finally be my last vod, looking forward to catching this live on Sunday 😝

[@GoblinWarlord85]

Your style of storytelling is awesome Mark. The roleplaying of the group is done very well too. I had an idea your group might be interested in with regards to arena fights like this episode or spell clash and donations made by people. Perhaps people could donate based on donations that comes out to a percentage of gold patrons are betting toward the fights so they come out with larger sums if they win to improve their ship and pocketbook since they seem to keep leaving behind chests of gold everywhere. Amazing campaign everybody.

[@spaceslime21]

1:11:20 is the tortle man gonna ask Lucius if he, in monsters inc phillis voice, finished his paperwork. 2:07:50. How is quill clapping?! Also tumble’s fight was the equivalent of a really important historical or religious figure randomly popping into a random fight ring.

[@overlycynicalstudios5280]

I legit put off watching this to make a cup of tea for a nice episode of HR

[@john-marccartagenas6706]

IS THAT COSMIC ENCOUNTER I SEE IN MARK'S BACKGROUND!!!! Man of culture..

[@Trigun99]

Fight club made me laughing out loud at work. Really good stuff.

[@jamesmaceaveli6679]

Last time i was this early they didnt have an airship

[@TheJesster257]

This was one of my favorite episodes in a while! Laughing for so much of the second half. Thanks guys!!!

[@dylanashcroft890]

I think production quality actually improved when they left the studio. Trott FTW!

[@GalianMode]

Whoa, Katie's hair is lit

[@infinityhammer3601]

Trotts voice is great. That's an ASMR worthy voice

[@awildchicken779]

Mark really wanted them at that fighting ring! :D

[@Cookiesandcreamss]

So I know it’s just wishful thinking but, what if night frost is still alive? He said that if he ever got severely hurt than he would have to rest in Lucius’s mind. Since that was the first time night frost ever got really hurt like, that Lucius wouldn’t have know it meant that he wouldn’t be able to feel him! The eterna are forms of magic living energy that can take on forms as they see fit for their situation, so when night frost said he “try something” maybe he did actually do something. What if night frost just left his physical body behind? Still I know it’s just wishful thinking but...I really miss night frost, and I’ve been thinking up the theory since he died....... But that’s just a theory’s a D&D theory, thanks for reading!

[@jameshunter6121]

Literally coming back here to give a like and a view after watching the vid on twitch

[@kamaljohnson2200]

The music at 2:39:00-2:40:00 👌

[@dwrash21]

Damn that Inception horn was perfect

[@Alexander59059]

As lord of the guardians her first action was to find one of her subjects to use as a training dummy for her new powers.

[@Smeelsonwheels]

Mark is such a gem

[@zakvis7282]

Loved the break but I feel Lucius has experienced so much hardship and struggle, would he not by now be a bit more desensitized? He remains my fav character, and I love his moments of self-deprecation, but I do feel he is much more competent than he appears. Daddy's Boi for the win😁👌👌

[@locobo580]

I’m a few months behind but I’m catching up quick. All I’m saying is that I bet that some of the Draconus Militarum are already part of Starbane’s Force. It wouldn’t be too hard for a pseudo god to place Dominate Person sleeper cells or spies.

[@LeonKevlar]

Howard going West Country to Irish is hilarious

[@eriksemko698]

I love Rhiannon to pieces for how she won that fight :D Also Helios didn't separate from her, so why isn't he equipped?

[@mickyisherenow]

Helios seperated from her back on the ship. When they had the convo where helios told her to embrace her new role.

[@Bobmij]

If there is not wolfpack prime fan art i will personally subject you all to my terrible art and draw it myself.

[@asherandai1000]

*cue darth sidious voice* Do it.

[@adakahless]

Yay! More fun times after Chaos Twins got me wanting to do Nuzlocke Emerald on my piss poor laptop! xD

[@rozu7772]

They got me playing Sapphire and Explorers of Sky again on my phone.

[@Nolifecoffeeaddict]

Ok hear me out a tipsy dnd one shot

[@KRfromthePaleozoic]

I just realized what looks different with Mark! Mascara, I think, or maybe they just have great lashes. Eye definition is especially nice when you're a glasses-wearer.

[@hannahbill167]

Eeeeee I’m so excited

[@KarlKarsnark]

Mark "Babyface" Hulmes

[@Markcrazeer]

honestly this is new rivals for sentry "You bested this person in combat, but they believe you cheated to defeat them. They long to prove that they are the superior warrior. " from the heroes cronicle and also "This person believes that you murdered their sibling(fighting pit). Regardless of your guilt or innocence, they are out for your blood."

[@poisonedoak6563]

Mark has to work overtime for this one

[@patricklambert6541]

The music just the music

[@Markcrazeer]

2:26:49 translation: train with the tortle get great weapon master feat,

[@Markcrazeer]

@@o.d.d.792 yes absolutely. it is your game you can do what you want. ask your dm, should be a quest reward and or take significant downtime and or resources. should not be given so freely as that would unballance the game. also i dont remeber her level but a asi might be coming up excuses for feat aquisition maybe?

[@Derploop]

Is Taker offering to teach Aila Great Weapon Fighting? As in, give her a fighting style?

[@carolynmeszko7481]

Bring the other guardian on the ship!

[@jorjicostava1727]

Literally only seen the first episode but i saw the notification for this one and decided fuck it im watching it now

[@captaintexican5993]

Lucius' Luscious Locks

[@gothmissstress]

This episode was so lovely. The fight was exciting n

[@Primal-Mythos]

Those Dragonborn are pissed off at them... I can hardly blame them though.

[@JimothyTheGreen]

That damn clip... its too good.

[@kingpaucho]

Start: 0:28

[@gyrrakavian]

57:26 So, Mark, you're saying they meet Slash from the original TMNT comics once he's gotten old and mellowed out a little bit?

[@anthonyrios1666]

A turtle called taker and sounds like macho man Love it lol

[@brandon-toddhutchinson3798]

The outro reply 😂

[@adrenalineunlimited]

I knew it! It was on the poster

[@SigmundFaust20]

Love the voltron in Tom's room

[@quinnlee-newbury9003]

That ad just made me miss Matt 😢

[@little_lilac3262]

I swear the amount of times Marck described the medic-

[@pinkpixels8806]

Why did Tom think that all of those people would consider Quill/the party as allies. Just because you meet someone once and maybe help them with a quest or two doesn’t mean they should be part of your secret code.

[@MishaNem]

I guess most of them have seen/fought against starbane forces with the party. Sana and the crashed ship in iron wick, Arvil and the attack on the sparrow blade, sky prince knows of starbanes return, etc Edit: after rewatching, some of them are definitely questionable. What can a fieldwarden of a small village do?

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

I was particularly mystified by choosing Bouphe's character over the NPC that lent them the trident. Definitely meta game sentiment over the practical concerns. Like the fact that the NPC is an actual community leader.

[@seldomseen1001]

kitty sighting at 1:52:08