Magic Battle!!! - NPC D&D - Episode 143

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

What's more awkward than showing up to a party wearing the same outfit as someone? Showing up wearing their family name. *Spoilers:* 0:39 Title Card 1:00 The only thing to do in a situation like this 1:21 The nose knows 1:36-2:15, 9:54-10:47, 11:47-12:22, 17:18-18:01, 22:41-23:21, 24:15-24:45, 28:50-29:40 Let's see that again, *in character!* 2:32, 4:06 That's a BOLD gambit, Cotton, let's see if it plays out! 3:06 *Anything* but this drama, please! 3:36 _Armor of Agathys_ 3:51 Salt in the wound 5:04-5:24 *Time Out* 5:29-7:01, 10:58 Baradun's Confession 7:18 Can I get a compilation of all the times Baradun has forgotten not to tell people he's Baradun and he lost all his powers? 7:40 Question, how old is Baradun? How long was he High Sorcerer for? 8:09 Ben, make a Wisdom saving throw. Don't you mean Bob? No, Ben. 8:38 He's out of line, but he's right 8:53 Baradun & Baradoon 10:15, 12:11, 22:48 The struggles of high quality DMing (can't wait for the Tavern to be finished!) 11:10, 12:30 Honeywood Heroes! 11:55 Never meet your heroes, kid 12:20, 30:05, 32:05 NPC D&D out of context 12:56 Laethil Intel 14:17 Greg has a question 14:32-15:01 Quick Meta-Check 15:45 Baradun rolls Persuasion (advantage) to convince everyone he's telling the truth 16:07 *Families to Meet/Deal With:* Sanadanas ✅ Eldrins ✅ Thorleys ✅ Ladageeps Sylwyns Fantasmos 16:25 Red Flag! 16:48 Never meet your fans, Baradun 17:56 Everyone knows someone who needs this message 18:45, 19:37, 22:10, 23:28 Rob, you clever, cheeky lil f***er 19:18, 28:14 Sigh.... *_shing shing_* 19:49 What's something only someone who studies their spells long & hard every night would know? 19:56 Thanks, bae 20:29 Baradoon rolls for a wild guess of the 5th level spells in the book 21:29 Bob's got Plan E on standby (Plan Eldritch Horrors Invading Your Mind & Driving You Mad) 24:15 Let's get ready to _ARCANAAAAAAAA!_ 24:59 _Draconic Spirit_ 25:18, 26:53, 30:18 Baradun rolls for WMS 25:41 _Arcane Hand_ (aka _Bigby's Hand)_ 26:23 Statue of Edwin "Buzz" Eldrin (I see what you did there) 26:32 _Animate Objects 27:06 _Telekinesis_ 27:59 Both combatants are now out of 5th Level Slots 28:05, 29:48 _Major Image_ 28:18 Comedy Retraction? 28:32, 29:12 Search "Paul Rudd Celery Man", I promise you, you'll be confused 30:23 Greg smokes, Bob drinks, Bodger gambles, Baradun lies 30:36 _Hallucinatory Terrain_ 30:42 _Counterspell_ x2 30:52 Rob's Homebrew: Double _Counterspell_ = *Wild Magic Surge* 31:19 Rob rolls on the *Wheel of Wild Magic!* 31:42 No, Rob! No cut to black! Get back here and tell us what happens!

[@zergs2934]

I watched the Out of context first, it was absolutely worth it 😂

[@doofgaming4158]

The legendary DTOM changed his name to his title, all hail!

[@austinstone478]

Bad Rob!

[@red_weed]

Is Baradun proficient with a shovel? Cuz he's so good at digging.

[@SnowBlitz7]

Baradun has a Legendary Ability called Dig Your Own Grave

[@LEGITPURPOSE]

Just in case Baradun loses. Bob should use his invisible hands to steal the book back. As long as he doesn’t roll badly.

[@joemoffitt9044]

It's expertise at this point

[@Zahgurym]

"SHOVEL AWAY!"

[@winteronice]

Excellent idea! BOB! Mage Hand!

[@Boizemannen]

"You metagaming little bi***" *insert smug face* I LOVE IT!

[@martinajurickova5750]

No wonder Rob's confused about the kid's age. If it's an elven child, he can be at the mental level of 8yo even in his teens as they age slower

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Yes… let’s use that as an excuse

[@jdeno76]

I was waiting for "But you ALL SAW ME SHOW HIM MY BOOK! SO YOU KNOW I HAD IT FIRST!!" In the ever increasing pitch of Adam's...🤣

[@MaverickGaming]

Yeah I can't believe he didn't say that, but it did lead to an interesting spell battle. Ive noticed some of the most entertaining things thats happened in this campaign is a result of Baraduns short term memory loss lol

[@thearnoldarmy1899]

That's actually solid logic.

[@liamthomaspeters110]

This is why Baradun should've dressed up and called himself Djeoph 😂

[@OnbanadritheMad]

Nope, Bob would have stabbed him thinking it was an illusion again

[@liamthomaspeters110]

@@OnbanadritheMad that is true, but who is to say Bobs stab would actually hit? I would much rather take a chance with Bens rolls than Robs 😅

[@lauralahaye7699]

Oh boy ... hope we're not gonna meet Djeoph's familly...

[@liamthomaspeters110]

@@lauralahaye7699 a bombardement of positivity 😂

[@ladyandraia8724]

I Love Djeoph 💜💜💜 Let’s start a fan club for him just to enrage Ben! 😂

[@Kiwismoof]

Steven Thorley "Doubling Down" the Third is honestly Baradun's new name at this point. I love how "so you're doubling down?" has become Rob's catchphrase in regards to Baradun.

[@DrDub88]

"Y-yeah I just turned up. Steven Thorley III" 😂

[@chaoskitchen9357]

Must be in the name given the actual Steven Thorley the Third is doubling down on the book being his

[@joelharting6331]

I believe that Baradun talking to teenager like he is 10 fits his character.

[@justiceg7872]

What gets me is Baradun didn't just go. "I'm from a different Thorley family, but it is humorous to meet an elven family who has the same name. This is an entire world would it be that crazy to have two Thorley families?

[@hebl47]

I like the idea, but if we base it on medieval Europe, I'm not sure there are many examples of completely different noble families sharing the same name, so it would probably still feel odd. Some historian please correct me if I'm wrong.

[@lysanderfahlman2528]

​@@hebl47 Although it is unlikely for two noble houses to be of the same name, you could find two houses that sound the same in pronunciation. Assuming the world is fairly large and the elves here are relatively secluded, it would be quite possible that the name Thorley developed in two languages/dialects to mean completely different things. Most names are rooted in the titles and lands owned by the family. For example, look to the Habsburgs. The name is thought (by some) to be rooted in High German as Habichtsburg or Hawk Castle. I would add that due to the name Thorley being a fabrication by Baradun, it would be unlikely that he could convincingly craft a history or origination of his family (which would likely be queried upon) in mere moments.

[@AleksandrStrizhevskiy]

Yeah that was my thinking too. A lot of very contrived awkward moments. He could have just said he is from a different family. And then insisted on getting his book back rather than entertaining a child's theft.

[@ShinoKami64]

Yeah 100% thought that's where he was going at first

[@chriscanfly6386]

​@@hebl47my family name comes from two different noble homes from England and Scotland

[@zakncooper]

That slap is so crisp! I had to watch it again to see that it DIDN'T connect. Good job.

[@mamuf]

There were some slaps I genuinely thought looked so real I felt the pain... and it was Rob in another instance, too. They know how to do these so they look real. Or Rob just got slapped real hard 😲

[@zergs2934]

The slap from Greg came so unexpected 😂 This moment was pure gold

[@DreadX10]

Well executed too (sound effect included)!

[@Veelasiren]

I am so impressed how Rob built little off-hand remarks into an epic wizard battle. Taking Adam's random blurted out name and seizing on the fact that he said the third to create a family of the first, second and third. Then that he wrote his fake name in his spell book to get through customs, which I had completely forgotten about.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thank you!

[@DianaVeldkamp-Favors]

Rob has been doing this seizing on tiny details and comments and weaving them back into the story masterfully all along. It is an amazing testament to his skill as DM and story weaver (and to his immaculate note-taking or review of the session videos 😜)!

[@LemoneVR]

Imagine Baradun not getting his book back, then at the end where he is level 20 he goes to their house and casts meteor shower.

[@vaulthunterfromterra4053]

Then it gets CounterSpell’d by the lvl20 wizard brat that stole his book 🤣

[@ShinryuZensen]

@@vaulthunterfromterra4053 Not if Bob had it mage handed just before they leave. :D

[@AllenKll]

Do do do.... Classic Baradun... ha ha ha Dead people... ha ha LOL

[@IndigoIndustrial]

Permanent Meteor Shower.

[@1Lanavis1]

​@@vaulthunterfromterra4053subtle spell

[@caboose512justinf.9]

That slow look as Greg smacks the shit out of Baradoon after his "Baradoom" joke made me choke on my damn coffee. 😂

[@Jerrell7321]

1. He asked if Baradun was a Sorcerer and promptly asked for a spell book. Sorcerer’s don’t require spell books if I recall as they are built in the weave of magic, so why would he ask for a book? He just so happened to be carrying Layethol’s spell book. 2. Leyathol is in the same city, but “leaves early” 🤔 3. Random family with the same Alias appears stating they were with Leyathol recently 4. 17 year old was good enough to steal from & challenge the high sorcerer 🤔 5. Baradun clueless as ever 😭

[@karolinajandova9061]

It all adds up. Also teen with two 5th level spell slots. Oh well, nothing to see here... xd

[@Jerrell7321]

@@karolinajandova9061 exactly 😂

[@WeddingSingerCB]

It's Laethil.

[@SnowBlitz7]

Unless Billandra is using a Mask of Familiar Faces or some kind of potion that changes the form of a person, he couldn't be disguised as Baradoon Alter Self is a concentration spell, and it would drop the second he cast Bigby's Hand. He couldn't be using Disguise Self because he would still look similar to himself normally with some very slight changes. With that in mind, Baradoon isn't likely to be Laethil, but he could have been instructed to take the book back.

[@karolinajandova9061]

@@SnowBlitz7 Disguise Self completely alters your apperence. Yes, it's better to choose somewhat similar apperence (it is still an illusion) but from humanoid to humanoid it's very solid option. There is also Seeming but it is higher level magic...

[@gandalfthegrey4694]

The doubling down on the gaslighting broke me 🤣 Sometimes honesty is the best policy man

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Not when you’re Baradu- err I mean Steven Thorley III

[@YTNFSCC]

"Whats your perception modifier" "1, just 1" *Rob continuing as if he didnt ask a completely ominous question* "Cool, at the end of the meeting..."

[@ShuRugal]

See, what Baradun should have gone for was: "Oh! Are you the Alderkeep Tholeys? I'm from the Schmaugenrog Tholeys!"

[@francistolsa7793]

I'm watching this episode for the third time now. Thanks for all of the effort you guys put into this series!

[@parzivalalchema5870]

I didnt expect greg to do a backhand slap XD

[@doofgaming4158]

I love Rowan's 'Listening more often then before' arc

[@Crow-Fly]

I love Adam and Ben together! I love all the reactions to no-one knowing what Adam will say next. Ben's face after Adam's high pitch voice was so great :)

[@kylepbillingsley1950]

Please Greg I want you to Snap😂😂😂 Greg slapping the kid is gold

[@gyrotechnics9766]

That cliffhanger is immaculate, good job editor/s.

[@drowemos]

This whole game Baradun has not been able to resist blurting out his true identity to literally everyone he meets. He yells it out to strangers on the street! He tell inanimate objects that he's Baradun. And now, the one time and only it's appropriate to be honest about his true identity, this is the time he decides to not break character.

[@jareder86]

I appreciate the sacrifice of the long days that everyone puts in and please know that it is greatly appreciated. As always thank you VLDL for putting in so much time and effort to bring us incredible content!

[@michael_pilot]

I love the idea of a battle between a fallen sorcerer and -a teenager- a Dungeon Master

[@MaxSMoke777]

Call the Cliffhanger Police. Major infraction in progress!

[@MrJojomylove]

Round of applause for Rob, as usual! Props for everyone but dang knowing all those voices and keeping them straight is a feet!

[@RobertHartleyGM]

A feat I don't always nail! Thanks though!

[@stephenkristianto5554]

2:35 Dude, that gambit was INSANE 🤣 I immediately flinched and my face was grimacing so hard. Coupled with the wizard battle, this episode is definitely one of the best. Absolutely love it! 🤣

[@piperbird7193]

I would love it if the wild surge brings back that poor unicorn again.

[@hoid9407]

Love to see Rowan engaging more! Feels like everyone is increasingly invested, which is far better than most tables a few years in. Big ups to Rob as an awesome DM

[@soddof7972]

To be fair to Rowan I think he flags as the day wears on but doesnt perhaps hide it as well. Plus Bodger is fairly simple and I think he may be roleplaying a bit.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@neowolf09]

11:55 this green screen scene had me rolling 😂

[@nicasa78]

Same

[@Respectable_Username]

18:55 Oh. No. Oh no oh no oh no. You said the name being written on the spellbook would be important, but I couldn't imagine it'd be like this! 🍿🍿🍿

[@BrilLeahnt]

11:56 oh no! Poor adorable Baradoon and his excellent pun

[@redt3788]

11:50 "do your worst you son of a-" (Smack) (and dies)

[@zergs2934]

Rob is always so good at playing his characters Respect!

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@lanjelin]

The moment Baradun confessed his identity around 6:00 the Pegi 18 screen dropped in from the ad - how fitting 🤣

[@Lewkis01]

Buzz Eldrin. Genius.

[@dodo1492]

THANK YOU! I scrolled waaaay too long for this comment !

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Hehe, thanks

[@rybolenefishbean4883]

oh the story lines rob has for everyone is so good

[@kaiokensei7861]

Omfg the slap took me off guard so much! Funniest moment of the campaign so far

[@louiseandersen8736]

The Buzz Aldrin reference deserved way more attention 🚀

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Totally missed it on the day 😅

[@Gruchon]

Anyone else wonders if Adam remembers he has sorcery points? Like at the moment he ran out of 5th level spells he could have just restored a 5th lv spell slot and cast an additional one wining this straight away.

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

I remember my sorcery points - but I always forget that is something I can do with them 😂

[@gingercracked5818]

"Are we not at dinner right now?" 😂😂😂

[@birdofthesky7062]

I have been waiting for this episode because of the ending of the last one

[@daggers7765]

And now you'll wait for the next episode because of the ending of this one

[@ktownjunkie]

I thought it was entirely in character for Baradun to treat a teenager like a young child... lol

[@thomasbecker9676]

"You metagaming little bitch," is going to be a line I start using in my games.

[@benschwab8093]

I love how they are just realizing there are consequences in this game. That's why Rob is a great dm for remembering little things.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@francistolsa7793]

Great episode! I feel like Greg hasn't been praying as much as a cleric should. Maybe he could pray to Gideon for a certain 17-year-old boy to forget all of his arcane knowledge . . . and shit his pants?

[@NathanRW]

I find it funny that Baradun didn't just say "Well, I just showed everyone this spell book, and now you can see it's not here, and Stephen Thorley III now has an identical book..."

[@elementalfallout6774]

That interaction between BOB and “ Adam” 😂.

[@barisone3]

I straight up expected him to answer the initial question with sorcerers typically not using any spellbooks, them just feeling the magic.

[@xnightshadyx]

Are we to believe that Baradun didn’t used to portal to the islands to flip off some random Greg-like elven shopkeeper on a regular basis?

[@chriscanfly6386]

You don't need to have 'used to' in this sentence, it makes it read really awkwardly 'are we to believe that baradun didn't portal to the islands....' sounds better and is significantly less awkward

[@devincheeseman3867]

Greg slapping a child is incredibly funny to me for some reason.

[@ladyandraia8724]

Lol!!! Also maybe don’t have kids?! But whatever, live your life!

[@lujio5361]

Even though we still need to watch the next episode, this one takes the phrase “never meet your heroes” to the next level.

[@Dutch2905]

I live for a new episode every Thursday - Rob your planning for future events from throw-away comments (Like the name written in the book) is awesome! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@hoid9407]

Rob - I didn't even finish the video with only a minute left. As soon as you mentioned your wild surge on countering a counterspell, I switched to Discord and notified my group that we're doing this from now on. It hasn't come up yet in this campaign but that's BEAUTIFUL.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Haha, glad I can inspire.

[@hoid9407]

@@RobertHartleyGM You're doing great! You and these guys are the reason I went from no interest at all in DnD to DMing for nearly 2 years now. I watched the first 2 episodes as they came out and fell in love with the concept. Played through Descent into Avernus as a tiefling, and then started my own campaign.

[@saskiascott8181]

@@hoid9407 I also became a dnd player and DM cos of these guys :)

[@tozin8262]

the wizard battle was somth i didnt expect after a meal, super fun!

[@Vermouth_19]

"The closer you are to 17 the better I feel." My favorite Greg quote ever. Not just this campaign. Ever.

[@tonyharris3276]

I am not sure why but when young Baradun got smacked It just got me. I love how hilarious this series is

[@atimidbirb]

That went.... exactly as expected, minus some kind of murder. They are getting better at diplomacy!

[@mastanickel]

Okay this entire sesh Baradun keeps giving his real name and then he runs into the Thorley family and is like I AM THORLEY I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL.

[@zamstarlord]

OUTRAGEOUS! Now I have to wait another week! Great Stuff though Guys!

[@SuperNovaHylian]

"The original Eldrin, named Edwin, but also called 'Buzz'." Me: *Beat* Also me: "GOD DAMN IT ROB." I CERTAINLY HOPE THE BUILDUP WAS WORTH IT BECAUSE I AM SO CONFLICTED RIGHT NOW, I CAN'T EVEN TAKE OFF CAPS LOCK.

[@xacexredsmrfgaming7987]

classic cleric hitting on little boy joke, well played

[@apeters8]

Greg trying with the attempt at humor that baraduns disnt fet was hilarious. Thank you alan.

[@theq86]

So word is getting around that Baradun is still alive. The Dickheads - Should we pursue this lead? Naw. I'm sure it'll be fine. Never change guys.

[@meh2510]

As often as Adam exposition dumps, who on the world DOESN'T know Baradun is still alive?

[@theq86]

@@meh2510 Excellent point.

[@charonhades]

*Proceeds to go after a Side quest and making the Side Quest Folks Traumatized meanwhile Kelothac is feeding on the other's trauma and growing stronger while Laethil is probably gonna kill that Dragonborn Rival [forgot his name].

[@meoff7602]

Damage done, guessing he heard about a new amazing play everyone has to see. Written by the legendary Shakespear himself.

[@granterono1]

Lol!! When Greg slapped Rob after baradoom I nearly died! 🤣 that caught me off guard and I laughed way too much haha

[@domihase8148]

"You metagaming little b*tch", will be a new chatch phrase I tell my players constantly. 😂😂

[@parzivalalchema5870]

Tbh i forgot when i started watching all these videos with subtitles on but it's a must, the *beware the smiling DM* is just 🤌

[@Bilverkr]

We love you guys, hope that studio is working out nicely!

[@mimo2555]

As a person with great imagination, this duel looks so cool and funny. 😂 Also great how dice throws can make such an entertaining stories in good company. Thank you for quality content 😁

[@josephlong6779]

I was in literal tears over the Thorley gaslighting.

[@Queltamas]

That 6 year old totally deserved that backhanded slap.

[@GeneralSic66]

I will NEVER grow tired of this show. Can't wait for you guys to get into your new studio!

[@xnightshadyx]

Someone please let Alan know that I was very excited to hear someone mention Celery Man.

[@ladyandraia8724]

Alan will love to know people are on his side 💜

[@AleksandrStrizhevskiy]

I stopped the show to look up what it was. Seems dumb, I didn't get the humor.

[@Chetloore]

You guys are amazing. To my knowledge I have watched everything you have made and I'm always excited for more.

[@DrKaill]

Great narrative consequences catching up with the players.

[@joaootaviofreitas9742]

Holy shit i almost died laughing when greg slapped Baradoom for the pun

[@PhoenixRealOne]

One of my favorite episodes! It sums up the development of Baradun and the Dickheads quite well: from innocent chatting and good intentions to a magic battle to humilate a teenager in front of his family...no need for Bob to drive him insane with voices after this duell... 👀

[@tarekmoneimsaid]

Well, he might do it anyway. It's Bob :D

[@teasteel4900]

another chaotic video from viva la dirt league. It reminds me of all of my dnd seshs, its just CHAOS

[@yodawgzgaming4416]

Adam always immediately dives on the most impossible and self destructive improv options 😂

[@daffyduckett]

I like how Greg is supposed to be the nice one and he's also the most paranoid. I love the fact that he's also right 8 out of 10 times.

[@stranger83]

Epic magic battle! Can't wait for next week to see the ending.

[@kerryedge7463]

"Consequences Loading" - I love the captions 😂

[@markmist2601]

I love this episode so much, can't wait to see how the wild magic surge will make things more chaotic!

[@Ghostdevil63]

To be fair to Adam, I feel like Rob shouldn't have TOLD them what the missed check was, you can't tell them and then expect them not to do anything with the information! The temptation is to strong! So meta, but the expected kind

[@caesarmedina8489]

I think Robs Thorley the 3rd is spot on. You would be surprised to see how quickly the fans of celebrities, have their minds turn into mush, as soon as they meat their favorite celebrity.

[@Ayasvideos3]

The spellcasting duel is awesome! Love the creativity involved in this.

[@matluoma9195]

wasn't expecting the Buzz Aldrin reference..slipped in @26:26 nice.

[@soddof7972]

Taking the spellbook he neither needs nor uses off Baradun is genius! Robert I can't imagine the time you spent figuring all this out.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

I sit around pondering ways to be evil. Like the Grinch.

[@soddof7972]

😂😂😂😂

[@jakisz]

18:00 I honestly think that's more of a message to Players in general, then just this group.

[@ultimatebass2412]

Thanks to these videos I have started a D&D campaign with my partner! Was amazing good fun creating a character and starting her first campaign with me as DM problem is I did the describe the kill like Rob does and that's when I realised how dark my partner is 😂 she's also a comically voiced Welsh elf haha

[@drewtheceo9024]

YUS MY FAVORITE SHOW! Who needs tv when u have dnd

[@alexj1989]

I imagine they were particularly proud of the time he meteor swarmed an innocent village. 😃

[@Ryantiisnllallksksks]

Please tell me Greg's smoking habit is him rolling cigarettes of garlic instead of tobacco. .

[@AlexandraRice]

Oh no, when I first heard about the magic duel “wild magic! Let's see how it messes up this time" immediately popped into my head)) well, again I will be in agony waiting for the next week Love u guys❤

[@NeoSimSim]

“It’s amazing that anyone still knows the original story” killed me.

[@Sannive]

I always get so happy when I get to watch this to my Thursday dinner

[@SilverfinS7]

The Stephen Thorley name has most definitely not been dragged through the mud, as this is the first time he has ever kept to his alias 😂