Long May He Reign - Mollymauk's Theme - The Rise Undaunted

What more can be said about those who die trying to save their friends...
HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE I'm sorry it's been so long since my last video! However, I am thrilled to bring you this piece for the beloved Mollymauk! It was very fun to stretch my creative muscles for this piece as it is quite different from my usual stuff. I hope you all like it and that it does the circus man justice!
MEGA shout out to Molly/Jak who created this amazing artwork. please go support her as she is the raddest of humans!
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Twitter: @T_R_U_music
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/theriseundaunted
thank you all so much for the support! i luv ya. keep rollin 20's

[@theriseundaunted1690]

Eyo! thank you all so much for your support! i was super nervous to release this song, trying to figure out a way to portray this man was a bit of an undertaking. i am no master by any means. so thank you all so much for your critique and comments! just a reminder that i have put my songs on the internets for those who want to download! if the layout is confusing im sorry haha. find those here: www.bannermediastudios.com/tru/ once again thank you all so much!

[@derekdumas4556]

I must say it was an experiance unlike natural 1 for more vocal represented songs this more orchestral version is just as interesting heck makes me wonder what the both of you could accomplish in short I subscribed to this channel and look forward to hearing more music like this in the future

[@Farix02]

Just sent this to him on twitter

[@derekdumas4556]

@@Farix02 did you have permission from the original source and also I hope that they make a few songs together that would be amazing

[@theriseundaunted1690]

@@Farix02 thanks my dude!

[@KubinWielki]

I love your work! However, you don't have to make any song for Beau. Her theme song was already done, long before the character itself. Just look up "Lily Allen - Fuck you" ;D

[@addisonwelsh]

I have a friend who used this song in a campaign he's DMing. One of the party members was a Tiefling Warlock (Fiend Pact), who was previously a servant of the BBEG. She was injured in a fight with another of the BBEG's Lieutenants, and had amnesia. Her patron was not happy with the change of heart, and constantly screwed with her throughout the campaign, at one point even taking control of her and unleashing his full power upon a village, and the soldiers from the players faction that were defending it. Eventually, things came to a breaking point for the character. She was a good person now. She was sick of her patron using her to cause misery and destruction, but if she broke her pact then she'd be useless to the party. Her mind was on the verge of breaking. Then this song began to play, and he arrived: The Lord of Carnivals He was introduced as an upstart Demon Lord who'd already beaten the snot out of some other demons and broken off pieces of their realms to form his own. It was filled with the souls of minor sinners, people who did bad things because their life had been hard, not because they were evil, and his realm was described as an infernal carnival. Player: "What does he look like?" DM: "A literal and figurative peacock." Everyone recognized who it was, and no one asked any questions. I think some of them may have cried afterwards, because the session ended with the Warlock making a a new pact with the Lord of Carnivals.

[@addisonwelsh]

Wow, was not expecting to get a heart on such an old video.

[@hotlinechernobyl5157]

The Lord Of Carnivals, well shit... I have a new Patron. I Have a new campaign coming up. I'm gonna use this

[@addisonwelsh]

@@hotlinechernobyl5157 Some things that might help you flavor the character: He only contracts minor sinners, not truly evil people. He also has a habit of pulling harmless pranks on his contractors, emphasis on harmless. Oh, and if you get the Hurl Through Hell ability, I'd recommend flavoring his realm like an infernal circus, with plenty of small, Molly touches.

[@witchyfirbolg]

Bro.... that's so fucking powerful

[@addisonwelsh]

@Graphic Nerdity Her first Patron was evil.

[@Jwilhoftstg]

"Molly said not to steal from happy people" - Nott the brave.

[@cornstarch9435]

That part made cry so hard ngl

[@Kamehameha350]

James Wilhoft reminds me of when Percy said that all people with money are miserable

[@raphaelkap]

I think you mean.. "Nott, the Brave." There's a comma there! ;)

[@Makkis]

This comment made me cry like a little bitch

[@chromatic_fate7114]

@Olivia Near NOOOOOOO

[@8-bitsarda747]

*walks into their room wearing nothing but a giant tapestry wrapped around him like a bath towel* "I am your god, long may I reign"

[@Visy23TheElf]

"eat of my fruit, I brought to much"

[@Never_heart]

Molly our flamboyant as fuck, bisexual god. We do not raise a glass in rememberance but instead snort unknown shrooms to remember your life!

[@evemundy4600]

Molly was pan not bi but it's an easy mistake to make. @@Never_heart And of what else would we do to remember him if no with many drugs.

[@scouttyra]

@@evemundy4600 the definitions of pan and bi overlap very much, it's mostly up to the people themselves to decide what they are most comfortable with.

[@evemundy4600]

Very true, but I was pretty sure Molly was pan. but hey never mind he's an icon either way @@scouttyra

[@matthewfoster4220]

A man is not dead while his name is still spoken. Long may he reign.

[@8-bitsarda747]

"I am your god, long may I reign. Eat of my fruit, for I bought too much"

[@MistressHorrors]

What fandom have a somehow stumbled into, if I may inquire? Edit: The inspired music sounds amazing so I thought I'd ask :)

[@matthewfoster4220]

Mistress Horror welcome, to Critical Roll!

[@sonicboom-xj1tt]

@@MistressHorrors I'm curious, you end up staying in the fandom after stumbling in?

[@raphaelkap]

@@MistressHorrors DnD's finest group, Critical Role!

[@Konpekikaminari]

This is music writen for an imaginary character made up for game of dice and make believe. Reading all the comments while thinking like that is positively amazing Molly is truly what every D&D player wishes to create A character that will be remembered for the ages

[@XxChaoticFlamexX]

I've had very few characters do that in all of the D&D games I've played, maybe 3. Taliesin is a hell of a player and character creator, so to Mollymauk Tealeaf, I raise my glass in your name., Long may you reign!!

[@chromatic_fate7114]

@@XxChaoticFlamexX I would actually remember him by eating/smoking weird mushrooms and getting high AF, but we can do that too.

[@hepifin4941]

The ending is perfectly fitting - it ends somewhat abruptly, going from upbeat and quick-paced to somber and slower and slower. It's as if a great ballad stopped halfway through - as it happened with the ballad of Mollymauk Tealeaf. Long may he reign, wherever he is

[@theriseundaunted1690]

AH im so glad you caught that!!! ive been waiting for people to notice. i was going along writing it and then suddenly nothing else was coming out. and then i was like "oh... thats why...." and then i cried for days haha. so glad you liked it thank you for the support!

[@frozensky3838]

Huh, I hadn't noticed that. Thanks!

[@xelyd7989]

Well currently he is in the northern most tip of the Greying Wildlands and just killed the secretary of state, at least Nona-cien-auk is, not sure if the molly we knew is still there though.

[@lynallott3404]

@@xelyd7989 Might want to remove the spoiler.

[@lolbots686]

@@theriseundaunted1690 he gets resed by the party thanks to cadeuseus and he comes back his normal albeit amnesiac self

[@MisterSmith00]

"Be the chaos you wish to see in the world!" -Mollymauk Tealeaf

[@DragonKnightJin]

And leave every town a bit better than how you found it. And don't steal from happy people.

[@chaosismyjam8187]

Man, sometimes you have to wonder if that's Lucien pushing through.

[@sayheyforagoodbook]

Shoutout to Taliesin's inner chaos gremlin

[@noahdaglio9362]

I just love how something Molly said post threesome is now this heartfelt emotional phrase that he’s remembered by.

[@nbv6975]

Just the way Molly would’ve wanted it

[@melonmode4128]

I think he'd love that idea to be honest lol

[@SomeWhatINC]

And just like that I'm not over Molly again.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

TELL ME ABOUT IT every time i have worked on this song for the past few months haha

[@oliverlambert1336]

No matter the time it takes, we will never be over Molly... Long may he reign!

[@Paichan13]

Won't be over it until (if hopefully when though) he returns TT_TT

[@electricbluetiramisu3713]

@@Paichan13 how you holding up these days, mate?

[@Paichan13]

@@electricbluetiramisu3713 Intrigued, excited, hopeful :)

[@ruki4929]

He always made people smile... for that, I think the song does him justice. Long may he reign.

[@claramariamarinescu9164]

i cant believe even a comment RELATING to this wonderful man can make me cry

[@frozensky3838]

Long may He reign

[@YeetSpace]

Long may the circus man reign

[@Midnightwolf_17]

Long may he reign

[@frozensky3838]

@@Midnightwolf_17 wow please let this just be a thing now. Like how people say goodbye on social media. From now on, we shall end a text with 'Long may he reign'

[@arctechfox8306]

Welcome home circus man

[@tristandukes5548]

I found Molly’s death oddly thematic. He always said he didn't care what happened before he awoke, that it didn't matter yet of course the plot would catch up and he’d be forced to face it. But he didn't, he lived the way he died, giving the finger to his past and what mysteries they may hold, and burning like a firework. Brilliant and all to fast

[@kidwithcards2390]

Somebody send this to Taliesin.

[@csgamer89]

If I knew how I'd do it myself in a heartbeat. Seriously though, someone needs to get this to Taliesin since this pays tribute to his Molly perfectly. :D LONG MAY HE REIGN!

[@temotoes9182]

Twitter is a good place to @ him so he could see it

[@jonathanhamilton6190]

Can’t the composer or someone just put this on tal’s Twitter (I don’t have a Twitter so I don’t know how it works)

[@cryophile]

@ExecutiveGoth

[@pendingauthor2536]

Anyone do it yet?

[@gamergirl48]

Never before have I connected to a character so much nor has a character helped me discover who I was as a person more than Molly. He had aspects of myself and those I loved within him that I latched onto all the while he was his own. He brought so many smiles to my face and laughter to my lips. I remember waiting in line for Taliesin to sign a piece of fan art I bought of Molly while I was buzzing with prospects of his future. But, now that won't happen. He was ripped away too soon. As much as I love Clay and hold him close to my heart, no one will hold a more dear place than this chaotic and loveable tiefling. A scoundrel he may have been at times, he was kinder to a world that may not have deserved it. And now, the world is a little less colorful and a little more dark without him. But, let not his legacy be of his death but of his joy. His kindness, his eccentricities and his colorful brightness. Let us remember a person who taught us to care for ourselves and others. A person who showed us we can be loud and proud and sly and understanding. A person who always found the light and life within the people he met everywhere he went and made every place a little bit better than when he found it. Here's to Mollymauk Tealeaf. A devil. A fighter. A friend. Shine bright, circus man. Long may you reign.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

i wholeheartedly agree:') hope things are going well for you my friend! im glad you stopped by. have a virtual hug X

[@frozensky3838]

I was wondering what that feeling was that I felt when someone mentioned Mollymauk, but when I read this, I realized what it was. You perfectly described it and for that, Thank you. Long may He reign

[@carianawaters6425]

This comment and this music are works of art my friends. Truly they are. Mollymauk Tealeaf, though not a real person, was real in our hearts and minds and souls. Talesin played and portrayed this character, igniting his life within our souls. Mollymauk never died. They merely ceased portraying him. It is that feeling inside of us when we think of him that is him living on. The feeling changes: happy, sad, angry if you will. Yet it’s always there. It’s always here. HE’S always here. If he taught you something before and he is here now, then use the Mollymauk inside you. Let him enter the work you do or the conversation you have and think to yourself, “Long May He Reign”. Yes. “Long May He Reign”. And if he may long reign then surely, “Long May You Reign”. Reign long. Remain strong. Long may he reign.

[@suitguy969]

You know what, Molly is a god now in the setting i'm building. Enough people seem to worship him, and for good reason.

[@SCBJQ]

Just reading these comments have made me start crying for Molly again. Beautiful music for our beautiful Molly.

[@feyefall4855]

That finale, though. Eyes never shut. Shine bright circus man!

[@Bobbywhite98]

"Lucien, his name was Mollymauk Tealeaf" Fjord summons the Star Razor "Long may he reign"

[@Captain_Garchomp]

Tell me what happened...

[@harmonlanager2670]

Two years later: “I lived, bitch.”

[@miguelhenriquecosta]

A good friend of mine died last year. She loved CR and was there for me when Molly died. Listening to this song brings to me my fondest memories of her and all the things she loved. And as someone below said: "One is not dead while it's name is still spoken." Long may you reign, Campioto.

[@melonmode4128]

Long may she reign 🍺 Know it's been a year, but also know that the pain never truly goes away. Hope you're doing okay brother.

[@JennaKitchen]

Long may she reign with Molly

[@arctechfox8306]

YOU KNOW WHY YOU'RE HERE

[@user-ghoul]

YES I DO! HAHA HES BACK

[@arctechfox8306]

@@user-ghoul LONG MAY HE REIGN!

[@_blurryf4ce]

Why tho?

[@_blurryf4ce]

I didn't

[@trial_with_an_error9687]

HEEEEES BAAAAAAAAAACK!

[@ryankelsay5984]

Welcome back Circus Man

[@rarazalproductions519]

You did it... you really did it, you beautiful bastard... This is absolutely legendary, wonderfully paying tribute to all the different aspects of Molly's personality - the friend, the trickster, the fighter, the circusman... the man with no past and no future. And you took my suggestion for the title! I'm speechless and incredibly thankful for everything you do for the Critter Community, Rise!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

rarazal! thank you so much dude im honestly so glad you like it!

[@CoffeeCup605]

I think you meant bard, not bastard.

[@abaddonarts1129]

Episode 140 just ended. The Campaign is coming to a close soon, and after the events of this last session not twenty minutes ago, I feel we need another version of this that's triumphant and fitting for the occasion.

[@silence__2592]

[Spoilers ep26 c2] This is honestly amazing. It fits Molly so well - I can’t think of any theme that would fit him better. It reflects not only his past and present, but also his beginning and end. You have truly mastered this. You also seemed to - maybe unintentionally, maybe not - have seperated the song in a way that tells his story. 0:00 - 0:44 This sounds like a lullaby. He is waking up from the dirt, from what should have been permanent sleep, and drifting into consciousness for the first time that Molly (not Lucien) awoke. And it is honestly done so beautifully. 0:44 - 1:08 Molly waking up, discovering the world with a strange ability to comprehend and missing his memory. 1:08 - 1:17 Molly said that for a week he was only able to say ‘empty’ (I think that was the word?) and he was mostly likely thinking about his past (or lack of thereof) This sullen, dark, yet oddly dreamlike and beautiful tune fits that so well. 1:17 - 2:13 This suits the Molly and the circus incredibly well. It is so complex, yet done perfectly. The transition from the lullaby was executed flawlessly too. 2:13 - 2:40 Transitioning from the circus to the Mighty Nein where he meets his new friends. 2:40 - 3:23 These new friends become his life - basically all he has ever known. (btw, I never hear about how the Mighty Nein was basically ALL Mollymauk knew, but it a key to how he acted an I think it is really important to his character overall. It is why he was SO mad when he realised Jester, Fjord and Yasha got taken by slaves, and also why he notices things about everyone such as how they act when others don't) You demonstrated this amazingly. 3:23 - 4:08 This abrupt intensity reminds me of how Molly was suddenly taking things seriously when his friends got taken. The theme sounds genuinely intimidating - a throw back to Lucien, if you will - just as Molly was. 4:08 - 4:26 This captures Molly’s emotions perfectly. I am honestly speechless at how to describe how amazing this section of the song is. He is truly fighting for his friends, not himself. 4:26 - 4:40 It reminds me of a theme-park machine breaking down, for lack of a better term, that one long hovering note that indicates Molly being ‘broken’ or dead. It sounds mournful, it has this vibe of a circus (or something of the likes) closing down and packing away. It is done so beautifully and artistically though, the abrupt change as sudden as his death. 4:40 - 5:12 Okay. I genuinely SCREAMED when I first heard this. I may have been in awe before, but THE RETURN OF THE LULLABY MADE ME SOB. I actually started crying. Mollymauk was first conscious in the dirt, and in the dirt he ended, in his grave. Oh my. The soft yet now sorrowful tune of the lullaby… wow… You have my respect. Long may He reign.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

you nailed it my friend:) glad you caught all of it. and glad you enjoyed it!

[@kendramartin3620]

silence__ this comment made me tear up ngl

[@tinybluegown7714]

This made the song more enjoyable.

[@forsakenbrownie708]

The song on its own made me tear up but my god, reading this and getting to fully understand all the love and thought that was truly put into this song and just how complex it is without even knowing, wow, that took my breath away and tears fell. Long may He reign.

[@bunnytooth3392]

I'm listening to this for probably the hundredth time, found this and wanted to add something. The significance of showing only the moon card at the end. It's Molly's Goddess and him going to her for a second time. This piece is truly beautiful and so is the simple yet meaningful animation. Shine bright circus man. Long may he reign.

[@emilecoetzee230]

To be honest. I think we can all learn...something from Molly. He attempted to leave people smiling more in a town when he left. Even with his deceit. He lived life to the fullest. Because there he was, and who knew how long it'd last. The same can be applied to us all. We are here now. And lord only knows how long that will last. We all love you Molly. Long May He Reign.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

hear hear!

[@chad-anthonyboudreau2852]

Hey told lies, he played jokes, he was weird but he always looked out for others and he never left a place worst then when he found it to R.I.P Mollymauk Tealeaf long may he reign

[@frozensky3838]

Long may He reign

[@kennysalty6019]

Shine bright Circus Man

[@jenl732]

he's back. rejoiceeeeee

[@joshkorte9020]

Jester’s song should be Little Sapphire, Nott’s should be very Brave indeed

[@plgrn8r683]

Beau doesn't have a nickname or a catchphrase of any kind, but if I had to come up with a few possible song names for her... Rebel Regard I've Got More Knuckles Beau's Cobalt Soul Ki Forged from Cobalt

[@TheSonofHephaestus]

@@plgrn8r683 Rebel Regard is absolutely fantastic!

[@plgrn8r683]

@@TheSonofHephaestus Then we could have some like.... Group/pair themes? Like Nott and Jester could get one titled 'Detectives' and it'd be a mostly playful tune.

[@oliverlambert1336]

@@plgrn8r683 and if you were to do a Beau and Caleb theme it could be: Broken and Blue Ruins and Regard Fist and Flame

[@jime7001]

(spoilers for Critical Role, Campaign 2, episode 47) Personally, I find that a title along the lines of "A Mother's Love" might suit Nott better. That might depend on the nature of the song itself, though.

[@TheCart54321]

Death is never permanent But life is temporary You can do many things in it, be it something noble or unjust But when it ends that's when the heartache seeks in Death is a chance for something new, something you'll never see coming But it is never easy to accept So I will push forward with an attitude of silliness And give those around me a reason to live Long may I reign But so too long may you my friends reign

[@tycol322]

I can hear perfectly why this is Molly's theme. It's holds an air of pageantry and showmanship and yet gentleness and reserve and somehow mystique and hidden power. Very well done and very Mollymauk

[@eryvac0074]

And of course, how suddenly it just comes to an end, almost as if it were before it's time

[@thejanitor3337]

JUST AS HE HAS RETURNED, SO TOO HAVE I RETURNED FOR THIS SONG

[@nitindasiah991]

Back here after the 140th episode. Long may he reign.

[@Krebozzi]

Felt the need to come back here after the most resent session.

[@koboldprime2257]

05 27 2021 LONG may he REIGN!!!

[@user-ghoul]

Mollymauk Tealeaf once said to be the chaos you want to see in the world, and boy does he deliver even in death and beyond! LONG MAY HE REIGN!

[@oliviasonell960]

Now I want a dark reprise version for "Lucien"...

[@delta7078]

The music represents Molly so well! I almost started to cry, and when all the cards slowly stopped rotating and the only card left face up was the moon, the fucking moon. I was speechless. The art? Amazing. The music? Amazing. The hearbreaking references? Amazing. Long may he reign. Mollymauk Tealeaf.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

glad you liked it! thanks for the love!

[@RuinQueenofOblivion]

The only thing I can say without spoilers is... long may he reign indeed.

[@giuseppemodestino8263]

long may he reign.

[@jackcarpenter1132]

Lol that's still a spoiler, any five-year old could put it together from your comment

[@RuinQueenofOblivion]

@@jackcarpenter1132 Yeah, fair enough...

[@mariatsikerdanos]

I literally have not stopped playing this song since last night. Long May He Reign, indeed.

[@hunacean]

Long *Will* He Reign

[@odintheallfather6388]

Long may mollymauk tealeaf reign ⚔🛡

[@morgancramer3787]

This is masterfully done. True to his nature. I could easily see Mollymauk dancing along and leading a band of misfits to the big top in the stars while a troup played this tune.

[@romanmarcus14]

Any one else come listen to this after well ya know.

[@willowstar157]

As someone just coming into Critical Role, the impact Molly had on a fandom in 26 measly episodes out of like 300 is just mind boggling. It’s so obvious he’s just such a flawlessly built character. I feel bad for Caduceus, he’s just sooo overshadowed

[@austinkench]

I love Caduceus so much in the Nein because IMO he brings Uncle Iroh energy to the group (couldn't think of the words for it) but I agree about Molly because Molly was a person who crawled from the dirt with no name and no memories. They were empty/MT. And yet they would become an individual who's values became the symbolic Heart of the Nein. I can't remember all the examples but the ones that stand out for me are Beau's commemorative tattoo, Veth only stealing from the bad/grumpy people who have too much, and Caleb's dialogue to Essik on the Ball Eater.

[@pendingauthor2536]

Coming back to this after episode 111-JESUS CHRIST

[@Bugsabo1983]

I just reached episode 26, but I know what's coming. Wish me luck

[@pendingauthor2536]

Sad Tortilla good luck

[@benignsquirrel3600]

Coming back to this after episode 140 -Long May He Reign

[@sakuragi9467]

@@benignsquirrel3600 *Eldritch god Taliesin back at it again.*

[@cdnamy8832]

@@sakuragi9467 "whatever it was, put it back.... I think they've earned it. Put it back..." THE UNDYING GOTH LORD HAS PULLED ANOTHER TRICK FROM HIS HAT!

[@hylind1912]

GUESS WHO'S BACK, LONG MAY HE REIGN

[@4pplejuice933]

I had just gotten over him and now this Long May He Reign

[@theriseundaunted1690]

let us weep together haha

[@4pplejuice933]

I just wish he was still here, he would have made a great pirate

[@4pplejuice933]

SPOILERS ep 140 LONG MAY HE REIGN ONCE MORE

[@sakuragi9467]

@@4pplejuice933 Two years later

[@cdnamy8832]

@@sakuragi9467 THE RETURN IF THE KING OF CARNAVALS!

[@AhhFa]

LONG MAY HE REIGN

[@mateovallejos9406]

2 years later and this song has another meaning. Long may he reign.

[@shiningfennec2360]

So ep 140 just happened and I'm currently crying. LONG MAY HE REIGN!!!

[@bootleg_]

Kingsley! Long May He Reign!

[@bootleg_]

*_His reign continues yet again..._*

[@posiettv]

LONG MAY HE REIGN.

[@definitelysomeone6131]

Spoilers Holy mother of God our purple man is back. Even spoilier Edit: Oh no. That is not our purple man. Edit Requiem: Our boi is back part 2 electric boogaloo Edit:Mark II: man... Talison really just did that to us.

[@CompassRoseCreates]

Definitely Someone Long is his Reign

[@maciejnowak3047]

RIGHTT?!?!?!

[@kyle21843]

I havent reached that episode but i read about it by accident. So my take is this It may be the body but i dont think its mollymauk. He left the tapestry and molly never would have left that behind so it may be lucien? Again im only on episode 65 and read about this by accident. So as of now i think it may be someone else. I hope it is molly though he was one of my favorites

[@Charlie-js8rj]

Aight so Marisha Tier Conspiracy theory time Upon Mollymauk's original meeting with Cree, Cree stated that the purpose of the ritual was to send Lucien (I will be referring to Mollymauk and Lucien as separate entities from hereon) to the city in the Astral Sea. Seeing as Ves DeRogna is a high level wizard, the only spell that fits this she would conceivably need help with would be astral projection. She likely failed this on purpose and severed Lucien's soul from his body, leaving it adrift in the Astral Sea, however, the body had never been killed. Eventually, a new soul would have found its way into the body, possibly from a child that was born but had a reincarnated soul from the Kryn Dynasty put into an infant, and so that soul would have inhabited the body, becoming Mollymauk Tealeaf. After Molly was actually killed, Molly's soul passed onto the afterlife. The ritual and chanting that our glorious friend the crabgrass heard was them retrieving Lucien's soul from the Astral Sea and putting it into the body. Which means that if the M9 kill Lucien, they're going to be very careful about how they bring Molly's soul back.

[@thewatcher2255]

Hmmmm I am on episode 26 Right now episode 25 ending was crazy.

[@legominer9520]

Oh my god, Rise you predicted the future with the eyes always staying open and them being red. My god

[@Adam9172]

Long May He Reign. I was kind of expecting a more sinister undertone at points due to his blood hunter heritage but I love the angle you went on this! Eyes wide open, eyes never shut!

[@giraffedragon6110]

Adam9172 First comes the slow awakening Next is the buildup of his own charm as a trickster and charmer You reach his peak doing what he does best, being the most glorious peacock of all living life to its fullest After is the meeting of the 9, there’s hesitation but a spark and a drive to continue, to thrive Lastly, the shrill metallic pain of sacrifice slowly winding down with Molly content, knowing he lived his life in revelry, and died knowing THEY were worth it.

[@MentalMeles]

Finally... I can listen to this on repeat and not feel sad anymore. Our circus boi finally came home TTvTT

[@spudsbuchlaw]

Guess who's back? Back again. Molly's back. Tell a friend

[@ethanpeterson5640]

That eye card flying around has a lot more meaning to it now.

[@kyleread2956]

Mollymauk was the one who taught me that I could be who I wanted, regardless of what other people may think. For that, molly will always hold a special place in my heart. From the first time I listened to this, I thought you had captured Molly's Musical Essence perfecty. After last episode, ep140, I realize how much more right I was than I thought. Beautiful. LONG MAY HE REIGN!

[@ryankelsay5984]

So who else is coming back after Episode 111?

[@antigonostiggokarchedonios4788]

Long may he reign! An awesome tribute to one of the most unexpected moral compasses I ever came across. As much as I love Clay and Beau´s character development due to his death, I still miss our fabulous circus man.

[@8-bitsarda747]

yeah, he kind of was the most unexpected moral compass for The Mihty Nein

[@antigonostiggokarchedonios4788]

@@8-bitsarda747 Absolutely, when I started watching the campaign 2 months ago, I remember my first thought about Molly was:" Well, guess we have found the charming arsehole of the group." Only realized how wrong I was when he tried to comfort the dwarf girl. I, in fact, enjoyed him so much he was a big inspiration for my first DnD character.

[@amandacastells1907]

long may he reign indeed

[@varnyggdrasil3084]

Now...that it's all over... This music hits differently. Long may he reign.

[@Vanilla-de5yf]

May his reign be extended into the horizon

[@karlosadural5771]

*so this aged well*

[@toschiworlds7212]

Yeah, about that...

[@hammerhead0074]

Guess it's time for a new theme, for a newly found king

[@caesars.bubbles]

I feel like until 1:18 the slow music represents his time as Lucien, but when the music changes pace it represents himself as Molly, the flamboyant, shiny purple tiefling we love. From 1:18 to 2:41 could be him "remaking" himself during those years he spent at the Carnival. From 2:41 until it stops could be his time with the Nein, full of life and adventure. Somewhere between there there's a part with drums which could mean challenges. 4:08 could be the battle in Glory Run Road. In 4:26 the music slows and returns to the melody from the beginning, that could be where he's knocked unconscious And Lorenzo is killing him. And at 4:39 the music slows again, it's the moment that Lorenzo finally twists the glaive and kills him. That's how I interpret it

[@philipkhan7715]

"They say solitaire is a game for the death obsessed, there's an inevitability to every hand, most of them are doomed from the start no matter what you do".- Mollymauk Tealeaf

[@atlasderylo3502]

weeping, absolutely weeping my friend. long may he reign.

[@uwulysses]

the fact that this beautiful song has gone from being this mournful piece to one that echoes this feeling of victory and celebration... just *chefs kiss * wonderful stuff. thank you so much. this track has really stuck in my mind since i first listened all those years ago

[@comandantegorrion7271]

Mollymauk, who was neither Nonagon nor Lucian, who is now tea leaves. Long may he reign.

[@perrycarters3113]

SPOILER SPOILER - - - - - - -- - - - Yeeeeeeeah About that.....

[@laumotan8862]

Well, he now is, KINGSLY tealeaf, so kinda right

[@kaitoudark1]

Hold up now. So those cards are his actual cards he pulled, right? Because I'm getting serious vibes that Molly isn't ( note: not "wasn't"; I'm sure his role isn't over yet, and will be critical to the story) just some random player character. Serpent, Dragon, Eye, Moon, Shadow, Chariot, and Anvil? Aren't those all directly tied to the core narrative with the Elder Patron Gods going on? The moon ties in with Jester/ the Traveller; but it also ties in with Fjord and his patron of the sea. So does the eye and serpent, since they directly point to the three sleeping old gods. Dragon seems to fit Bahamut and his role is one of balance; as his tenants run opposite of pretty much every key patron of the Nein, while Chariot points to labors and a needed journey (possibly representing the other members of the Nein caught up in this current). Shadow ties in with Yasha and her darker past, as well as Molly himself obscuring the truth with deception and subtlety. Anvil can mean temperance, a time to grow and forge a new destiny with willpower. A hammer striking an anvil is akin to thunder and lightning (sparks and sounds), so there's the stormlord. A massive shadow also looms over the group and their lives too. Interesting...

[@MsQuikly]

Where does the stormlord fits in that??

[@kaitoudark1]

MsQuikly if you mean Yasha's old former patron God, that's easy. Yasha is a fallen Aasimar. Aasimar only fall when their hearts are scorched by darkness; and that darkness robs them of their divine blessing, denying them flight, scorching their wings, and assuring their divine powers are imbued with dark, chaotic energy. That darkness which leads to the fall can be material or immaterial in the form of a spell, curse, dark ritual or self designed by traits like doubt, disobedience, hesitation, anger, or any other negative emotion. So shadow would fit for her as I said, since she's a shadow herself right down to her wings. Anvil could fit her well too.

[@pnutbutr7065]

also, Mollymauk woke up from being buried in his backstory...he was buried by The Mighty Nein...this is a little bit much of a stretch, but I couldn't help but make that connection

[@m.t.443]

@@pnutbutr7065 We also have learned that Mollymauk has woken up from being buried not once, but TWICE. He woke up as Lucien after dying as Nonagon, and he woke up as Mollymauk after dying as Lucien. DND or not, this is a STORY Matt and the gang are cultivating, and the power of three is important here. It is why Molly's return is important to a lot of readers, if he doesn't come back it breaks that rule of 3 and in writing that makes readers feel uncomfy. If he wakes up a third time, he completes the pattern. But I also have theories that Matt might have some plans for Molly! 1) Maybe Cree and the Gentleman brought him back and tried to get Lucien to return 2) I would love to see Obann use Molly to keep Yasha obedient, and the rage the Nein would have when they find that out and them trying to save both their friends 3) Them resurrecting Molly after finding someone who can perform the spell to see if he can help them bring Yasha back, bc he knew her best at the end of the day, and it was his death that made Yasha distance herself from the Nein. Then again...we don't know what Matt's plan is, and it's not his character so Tal would be involved, but it's fun to speculate story wise and see how he could fit into the world again~

[@dylandarnell3657]

@@m.t.443 I can see that - the rule of three is a powerful thing. But I have two counter-arguments: One: Molly has, in fact, already "awoken" for the third time you're predicting. Nonagon was (presumably at some point) born (first birth / awakening), then died (first death), then rose as Lucien (second birth), then Lucien died (second death), then rose as Mollymauk (third birth), then Mollymauk died (third death). We do not descend from the heavens. The earth is a welcoming mother. All that she births eventually returns to her. Two: If Mollymauk does awaken a _fourth_ time... it will not be as Mollymauk. Nonagon died and rose as Lucien, Lucien died and rose as Mollymauk. The cycle may repeat, but it must progress.

[@blutwulf666]

Molly would be proud. I am continually amazed at how Taliesin develops characters that speak to the heart of me.

[@anthonyorth6322]

Listening to this after last night's episode. Oh man.

[@bellringer53]

May his reign NEVER END

[@LadyLier17]

I was in the middle of the episode 111 on thursday and went on my weekend without sopilers, and had an ich for this song, and listened for all weekend and just this morning I finished the ep and ooh I understand now why i wanted to listen to this. LONG MAY HE KEEP REIGNING!!!

[@LadyLier17]

Yyeeeeeiiiiiiiiii

[@furrdazzler]

Spoilers for C2 EP140 God bless Tal, Cad and Molly - Because Molly is fucking back baby!!

[@aleksandrpembery1856]

Has anyone come back to this song after the newest episode?? Because I sure have!

[@MrGnometron]

Perfect song to play after watching episode 111. Long may he reign.

[@Mollinko]

It was an absolute pleasure working with you to make the artwork for this video!! You absolutely killed it with the animations, it looks friggin' STELLAR (and the fade out at the end OHHHHH I was screaming in my chair and clapping!) this song is absolute fire and I'll be playing it for ages to come!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you on this!!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

NO U real talk though thank you so much! You're a legend!

[@Ishidalover]

Dude, well done. both of you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@scouttyra]

I agree with Ishidalover, and I love the way the moon is the only card facing towards us in the end, and lingers together with Molly's eyes.

[@Mollinko]

@@scouttyra That was such a cool part I loved too! Thanks for commenting!

[@Tytotius]

Today we mourn the loss of two great wonders. And celebrate the stories they shared with us.

[@Chask274]

This was posted on the 13th, the same day of Stan Lee's passing.

[@doctorsno906]

Long may Molly Reign and may Stan Lee rest his soul

[@tallyjones8917]

Long may he reign

[@CompassRoseCreates]

This song now brings me a whole new kind of sadness ;w;

[@Tarus323]

Long may he reign. Huzzah.

[@liamm2122]

Currently vibing to this after episode 111 check ✌️😭

[@willnelson9906]

once upon a time, i left a comment that if molly were to ever return, you should revisit this song, and make that second triumphant part, we all talk about how the theme abruptly ends, fitting as it is mollys theme, but maybe now, we can finally hear that second half,

[@willnelson9906]

this is even more necessary now, since we well and truly HAVE MOLLY BACK

[@derpydio1906]

Long may his reign continue :)

[@portaljumper339]

Rest well, circus man.

[@tehlittledwarf]

Just watched episode 111 Spoilers... This music sums up so much! I always knew there was more too it but god damn! Matt!!!!!!

[@ragingrhino101]

LONG MAY HE REGIN ONCE MORE!

[@zeropointfusion7679]

SPOILERS HERE. Just discussing the subject of Mollymauk and this song. So I just got to Mollymauk's death last night. I had heard this song before I got there, and I was absolutely shocked at the fact that he was outright dead. Put me on the verge of tears. However, when they are standing around his grave and say "Long may he reign", that broke me. I just silently sobbed, paused the episode, went over here, and started playing his theme. Well done on making a theme that encapsulates Molly's story.

[@plgrn8r683]

I can't decide if I think Mollymauk should be resurrected or not. I desperately want to know more about his backstory, but Caduceus is also a delight to have in the party, and a second cleric is a welcome addition to the M9's ranks. But a part of me wonders... Was Taliesin's choice in becoming a Cleric deliberate? At some point in the future, will the M9 resolve Caduceus' quest, and if so, will he return home? Will Caduceus either eventually or through and outside source access to Resurrection and return their friend to them? I doubt it, because Cad seems very much against raising the dead, but.... It's a nice thought. And it'd be sort of interesting to see Molly and Caduceus interact, if only briefly.

[@sparklefulpaladin]

I'd love to see this too, but it's really odd playing two characters at once in a scene... I know Matt has done it on a number of occasions, but Taliesin seems just so in-character with Caduceus that would be quite a feat to pull of, being able to rapidly switch between Cad and Molly. In Talks Machina about the episode where Molly died, I think Taliesin did mention he had sorta been working on a character for awhile in the back of his head, but hadn't actually built (what I assume became) Cad yet.

[@kyle21843]

how could caduceus bring back molly? i remember him decomposing his body when he went to see his grave. full effect might i add which taliesin specifically mentioned

[@Crownsnek]

@@kyle21843 True Ressurection at level 17. requires no physical body

[@alnovera4654]

Cad's not against resurrection. He's against undead.

[@scribblerstudios9895]

*Cough*

[@cathyshepard253]

There once was a Tiefling named Molly, Who always made everyone jolly, There was no one greater, He died by a slaver, And now we are all melancholy. (A limerick someone in the CR comments wrote for Molly, it was lost with the new upload. But no longer is it lost.)

[@tonio6043]

It started off almost slow and melancholic and oh my god it became beautiful. The transitions between the different styles are so amazing, this whole thing is breath taking!!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

thank you! i was so nervous about this one and im so glad it worked! thank you so much for dropping by!

[@MagizardInternet]

Long May He Reign. History and the Dream. The Tyrant. Death. Nine Eyes. Mighty Nein, Mighty Nine.

[@Corey5268]

Even after listening to this 6 or 7 times in the last couple of days, I still want to cry when I hear it. Not only is it a fitting tribute to our favorite carnie, but it's a really beautiful piece in its own right. I miss Molly dearly, and won't give up hope that he'll come back some day.

[@cdnamy8832]

Oh.... this aged like fine fucking wine...

[@LadyLier17]

Wow!! Amazing piece for Molly, when the tune changed, I wanted to hug him, indeed, a friend with no past and no future. Long may he reign.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

"no past and no future" STAHP NO MORE FEELS O NO HERE THEY COME

[@arielfeldman8077]

Long may he reign.

[@Alhelir]

Shine bright circus man. Long may he reign, HUSSA!

[@king_sergi1334]

I am here after the last episode of the Mighty Nine story... Long may he reign!