Nott, The Brave | Origins | Critical Role C2E49

[@theasinclaire52]

Anyone else notice Nott talks about Luke the same way she talks about Caleb? "So smart, so talented..."

[@Squeekysquid]

She probably means it in both cases.

[@theasinclaire52]

@@oceanwayve7789 I know! I just want to hug them and give them cocoa.

[@WiseSageBum]

I forget which episode, but she says that she views Caleb as her son

[@ayonixanimations]

@@WiseSageBum Just watched the beginning of C2 (I'm actually nowhere near these episodes, but I already know everything that happens up until the recent episode, just don't know how they're worded exactly, so I'm watching these clips. I'm actually on episode 20, dreading 26 since it's coming up.) and the episode where Nott talks to some people about her and Caleb's relationship is Episode 13.

[@IronResistance]

Yeah in an early episode she tells the party that caleb is her boy not the otherway round when they are shit talking him

[@hepifin4941]

He went and did it again, the comic relief Emmy Award Winning Sam Riegel made us cry again, the absolute madman.

[@WorgenGrrl]

I keep underestimating this man's skills.

[@sclohessy4759]

comedians can be the most serious actors, capable of terrifying you or reducing you to tears with how seriously they can turn from being the comic relief to someone so damaged and broken. sam never ceases to amaze me

[@kikphlip1080]

He didn't buy that emmy

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@@kikphlip1080 You DO realize that Sam won the Emmy, not for Acting, but for Directing, right?

[@beepboop6033]

Nott, the polar opposite of Scanlan

[@AksentNethariaFilm]

Loving parent who became an estranged adventurer vs an estranged adventurer who became a parent.

[@siyarg.4900]

Other than their hatred for Goblins, Scanman HATES GOBLINS FOR KILLING HIS MOTHER IN FRONT OF HIM

[@modow6502]

@@siyarg.4900 I mean, Nott hates Goblins for killing her too...

[@siyarg.4900]

@@modow6502 exactly, thats their one similarity other than being small

[@ThommeGun]

in a way all the characters are polar opposites in some form

[@aes2621]

Ya know what’s interesting I just realized, Calebs main element that ruined his life is fire, And Nott’s is water

[@giraffedragon6110]

I'm not me: (flashback to episode 1) "I'm Nott, a goblin"= "I'm not a goblin" OH SHIT

[@GrantBrownDog]

9:11 The moment where Beau judges Fjord and all the water phobia shenanigans in the past aren't so funny anymore.

[@WMarcilVA]

The best part is, Sam didn't have the reason Veth died when he created the character. It was only after Nott's phobia of water was established that Sam decided she drowned.

[@christiandeepe6414]

At least he apologized for it later. They didn’t just ignore it.

[@stephencarmickle]

Emmy award winning Sam Riegel.

[@TeamMemberNumberEight]

I just noticed Taliesin has a Fibonacci spiral in his hair

[@sams.5514]

At first nerdy me said hey he has gallifreyan on his head then I saw it again and said lol nah that’s the Fibonacci spiral

[@scottbruckner4653]

THE GOLDEN RATIO!!! Thank you, Gyro...

[@petersenior5432]

@@scottbruckner4653 That's all I can say, right now.

[@Knight-Bishop]

Well. He IS a Pyramid...

[@a.charles8080]

Someone Else Arigato... Taliesin.

[@cinnabonbons]

Beau zeroing in on the wax seal bit is underrated and hysterical. Like “hey I know you’re telling us some deep shit right now but uh... them wax seals...”

[@tugboatyan]

Beau is such a closet nerd, it's hilarious when it peeks through the gruff exterior.

[@DaClosetGoblin]

When Beau said that, she immediately lost a ton of respect from me. I saw it as a “Hold up, we can use those wax seals to imitate people’s writing” in the middle of a crucial backstory reveal. A tad bit ignorant, I think.

[@ashleycook300]

I love Marisha for that sentence though... Even if it was thoughtless in the moment, Beau is selfish to a T, and always trying to think of ways to gather more crucial intel to possibly use to protect her end goal with. But I do like that Beau has been trying to work onthat part of her. Earlier on she would not have told Nott it was a cool hobby afterwards. She would have just let it drop, but she definitely made that last comment to console Nott in her own way. She also would not have given Fjord such a judgemental side eye when Nott mentioned being drowned because she would not have cared. But she cares now, and that makes her better in my mind.

[@damobeck1]

Beau is a hypocritical piece of shit and I love her for it. Marisha plays her very well.

[@fionapeterson-quinn885]

It was very Sokka of her. I was having strong "this is some quality rope" flashbacks

[@UponThisAltar]

Sam Riegel, master of joy, sorrow, and existential dread.

[@kanati1133]

*emmy award winning* (not ment to be hateful, just added as a joke)

[@pastorTracy911]

Mitchell C. I

[@jamesscott7215]

The absolute god tier role playing of this scene First we have Sam Riegel, expertly portraying the broken mother Then Tal, who stays in the “constantly churning this information” mode, never really getting the intricacies of this conversation Then of course Travis, Laura, and Marisha; who portray regret, curiosity, and melancholy happiness, respectively And finally Liam, who mixed the real emotions he was feeling with his role playing, and perfectly showing how distraught Caleb was at the idea that Nott had all this bottled up inside, and he “didn’t bother” to find out. Or at least that’s how Caleb feels. Absolutely amazing work, even professional actors this kind of thing is impressive.

[@bethanylittle5629]

Not pretty. Just Nott. *jaw drop* I’m just going to be in a corner crying. Sam’s a genius.

[@leo_the_deer4007]

Nott: “you probably have a lot of questions and that’s okay” Fjord: “well...1 or 2..” Beau: “like a thousand.”

[@levishackelton4437]

Nott the Brave is a much more fitting name knowing how Veth was killed and what the Mighty Nein were doing not to long ago.

[@ashleycook300]

Not to mention, Nott the Brave is an anogram for Veth's full name... Only Emmy winning Sam fucking Riegel would have made up such a tragic but well thought out backstory.

[@Jonic_P]

@@ashleycook300 HOLY HELL!?!?!? I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE IT WAS AN ANAGRAM!?!?

[@ashleycook300]

@@Jonic_P Yup! 💖

[@callummcneill8983]

Nott's always been my favorite character and now I have another reason to feel so close to her. It's desperately soul-destroying living in a body that you don't think of as your own, especially when you see the body that you're in as monstrous. It was hard watching this scene, but I'm glad it happened, and I'm glad the character was made. It's settled my love for the cast even deeper than it was before.

[@Alaric11]

It took me longer than I want to admit to realize that Nott was hit by a standard reincarnate spell. I thought it was like a special curse or something for whatever reason.

[@Alaric11]

Welp, turns out....

[@allisonm4493]

@@Alaric11 I was waiting to find a comment like this, joke's on us xD

[@matotry]

Caleb and Fjord when she says she died. Two completely different reactions but both care about her. It’s sad and adorable.

[@RobRuckus65]

Sam Riegel may be one of the best roleplayers to live.

[@alienapple010x5]

I think it might be because he has more experience than the others. He did improv and broadway before voice acting so he has that little edge over everyone.

[@Varakanok]

@@alienapple010x5 he's brilliant, but he's not the only child actor in the crew. He has a different approach than the others, but they all mix so well

[@neonal18]

9:10 Love Nott describing how she remembers what it felt like to drown and Marisha/Beau slooooowly turning toward Travis/Fjord, who’s always prodded Nott about her fear of water

[@NinjaOfTheKyeboard1]

Aww, Liam/Caleb was breaking my heart the entire time Nott/Sam was telling the story.

[@nicko23]

I think my favorite part about this is the way Matt transitioned from scary music to calming music after Veth began talking about her marriage

[@ChrundleKelly]

Just... Nott

[@samminicksm]

The sad thing is, even if Caleb finds a way to cast True Polymorph and concentrates on the spell for the whole 1 hour duration, it can still be dispelled with a high enough casting or roll with Dispel Magic. They would need a Druid with access to 5th level spells to be able to use Reincarnate and really good luck to ensure she would be a Halfling and even better luck to ensure that she’s the right kind of Halfling (stout or light foot, Sam didn’t say) and be so permanently.

[@thehalf-elfbard9622]

I was thinking the same thing so I thought wish would be what Caleb uses

[@ashleycook300]

I agree with the half-elf bard. I always assumed Caleb would grab that wish spell that Vax never got to recieve, and could use it to save Nott, possibly alter time itself. Use it to bring down the Empire. Whatever his end goal is, I am sure he can save 1 wish for Nott, the same way Scanlan tried to save his wish for Vax.

[@samminicksm]

Wish is really their only option.

[@TiiraMiso]

@@ashleycook300 Oh god, the thought of Caleb giving Nott the wish Scalan wasn't able to save for Vax >.

[@ashthathoth]

Ashley Cook perhaps he will have to make the choice, save Nott or save himself. Either alter time to turn Nott back into her halfling form or stop himself from killing his parents. Personally I think Caleb would choose Nott, his character has come out a lot more than the cowering wizard we were introduced to and he already sees her as a mother figure, and the rest of the nein his very dysfunctional family.

[@littleshyghost5240]

I can't control my tears anymore. His performance is beautiful and it really shows their talent. I had even drawn little things from his narration and I just love how it made me feel

[@jc-pi9lf]

as show stealing as sam was i think that Taliesin was also amazing in this episode

[@JustNatax3]

When is Taliesin not, though.

[@GoddessGamer]

This clip right here made me start watching Critical Roll, im so glad i found it

[@DeavTech]

I seriously can't get enough of this whole situation, but... Tal is on point with those nails!

[@rocknrogan]

At moments like this, I can see how that man won an Emmy.

[@chalk7843]

just now i realize this is PROBABLY a reincarnate spell

[@tugboatyan]

Could have been a curse - mechanics for curses are usually up to GM’s prerogative. Even staying within the PHB mechanics, I could see “If this creature dies before this spell ends, they will be reincarnated as their worst nightmare” being a legit use of Bestow Curse.

[@deffdefying4803]

@@tugboatyan That sounds genuinely horrifying, fictional curse or not. Imagine fighting for your life so that you don't get cursed, but then you die and know that you're going to be reincarnated as something horrid.

[@MrMorrisX]

This whole lot are so on point with their character backstories and development! No wonder I keep coming back.

[@lilyminer9164]

Caleb and nott have the best relationship of any characters I've seen in my life, so good.

[@DovahDerp]

SHOOT I'M CRYING ALREADY AND I'M NOT EVEN A MINUTE N

[@NicoNeilson]

I MAY HAVE SHED A FEW TEARS MAKING THIS

[@DovahDerp]

Oh my god yall I love nott and I love Sam and I'm crying and lord I'm not a touchy person but if I could I would hug them both

[@blaz3r77]

*stopping three minutes in to get wine for this*

[@domenicodifiore4593]

"We are sort of bonded by disonesty?" " Nah, not me, i'm an open book" I LOVE CAD

[@MrJamieJamess]

man!!!! I literally just noticed that Talisen has the god damn Fibonnacci Spiral shaved into the side of his head!!! what a damn baller!!!

[@emboarking9547]

(Learns that it was goblins that took Veth from her family) Souka

[@marsec30]

I think in the end Caleb will get wish and have to decide whether or not he uses it for his revenge and his family or uses it to save Nott so she can be with her husband and son again. Hopefully the second option, for character growth and to call back to the campaign one finale.

[@ironrose6]

4:36 Thank you Beau, the disaster lesbian

[@Firan25]

so awkward. so funny lol

[@spencernoble6824]

My heart broke in two when he said the reason he needs Caleb

[@curtiscarver5104]

Sam you break my heart in such a good way

[@mimu5450]

OH MY GOD.

[@baconsheep]

This episode was just a shrek ton of feels. Honestly can't wait till the next episode D:

[@mahorosan1]

no matter how many times i watch this, i still wind up crying.

[@Jeezes718]

Mighty nein just got approved for its own animated series. Who's ready to see this fully animated with a proper soundtrack? I'll bring the onions.

[@JnEricsonx]

"I protect HIM." Sam signed that for me last year. And I was only up to the mid 30s. By this point if I'd gotten to here I would have flipped out even more meeting him.

[@hexenwulfen_jana]

watching this after watching Ep130+... Cadeuceus's "I'm an open book" YES SURE

[@spartanenforcer4067]

Bruh, saddest origin story I’ve ever heard in a DND session

[@actually_a_catt]

"Im afraid not" More like a frayed nott amirite

[@Maletizer]

At this point idk who to trust anymore. Liam, Fjord and Beau's characters all keep making up backstories and hiding their past. Jester, Cadeucus!!! Get them all in a Zone of Truth and let's beat it out of them ;D

[@thewerdna]

I mean, Beau's backstory has always seemed less to be outright lies and more half truths. I have a feeling the big part she is leaving out is that her family is a lot more important/powerful than she lets on.

[@madisonelizabeth9113]

I don't think a single one of them has lied about their backstories. Not to each other anyway.

[@joodee5813]

I mean... Jester fo sho has some skellies

[@ashleycook300]

I don't think that Beau has been dishonest, she just hasn't opened up completely about her parents influence. Plus, I am sure they must've thrown her out when they found out she was a lesbian to top everything else off, hence why she is so guarded about it. (It hurts to talk, so she would rather not say anything) But Jester and Duece definitely have stuff, though I think Duece just doesn't realize it, and Jester maybe a pawn for the travler so she may not realize it either. Fjord is being relatively honest. He got thrown overboard during an attack on the boat, woke up with the sword, and can't remember shit else about the event. Nott put ALL of her shit on that table, and Yasha put a huge chunk on the table. (Though there are some questions about her that still linger.) And "Caleb," put most of it on the table for Nott and Beau now.

[@deffdefying4803]

@@ashleycook300 Deuce is probably under the pretense of "I don't see how my backstory is important given all of the horrible stuff everyone else has gone through, and nobody's asked so I won't bother saying". As you say it could be incredibly important but he just doesn't view it as such in comparison to his friends' stories.

[@fionapeterson-quinn885]

5:36 I don't know why but that "I think so..." fucking kills me...

[@sloth_on_speed3494]

all beau wants to do is commit mail fraud

[@manonvanderhaeghe6664]

absolutely heartbreaking and stunning delivery. Sam, you are a legend

[@triplebackspace3623]

Only took them 49 episodes to finally confirm what most suspected when Sam introduced his character.

[@emerald_archer]

Whats great is Sam used Veth as a cover name 30+ episodes before this. And only Matt knew what he was doing.

[@spencernoble6824]

Not expecting this, but it's my favorite crit role moment

[@JohnNagleIV]

I'm not crying... You're crying.

[@ashtonbatchelor6628]

Sam is looking fucking JACKED recently

[@liambrandley2716]

notice marisha's face when nott mentions the acid.

[@shadowpsykie]

I LOVE how everyone gets into each other’s character stories

[@isekaistation3682]

The bastard brought the feels again!

[@WorgenGrrl]

This needs to be Animated!

[@ilsehattingh1976]

This was such a beautiful story note.

[@michaelkirby8568]

That was fucking amazing, and sad, and terrible, just amazing ......

[@thetrueyuu8474]

My emotions, jeez.

[@JustaLuni]

my heart!!!

[@meeree6746]

Crying on a bus trying to be cool, this is something not to listen in public

[@brutalkingofdoom2]

And the award goes to.

[@MadamFoogie]

Man, all this rain is making it hard to read the comments.

[@brandanpalmer]

“They made me everything I thought I was. Not pretty… Not good…. Nott brave… Just… Nott…

[@RandomMarcus92]

I have no words… 😢😢😢

[@JnEricsonx]

God if I've gotten up to this ep when I met Sam.....

[@gloom_crow3084]

The feels!

[@Sam-tq9ij]

WHAT IS THE SONG AT 11:21 i NEED TO KNOW

[@jigramunt_]

Know what song it is around 11:00? The one with vocals, unlike the one in the desc.

[@vinxek]

Jigramunt it’s on SoundCloud, Elven Dirge - I Lament: soundcloud.com/user-556488396/elven-dirge-i-lament-credit Matt has used this before for resurrections or deaths, and has been using it more and more for general sad or heartbreaking moments. Whenever I listen to this by itself I always picture Vax’s departure

[@BaileyBabeful]

Crying

[@rettwoods]

Dang, some high level caster blew a 9th level spell (true polymorph) on Nott.

[@mitsuruky]

I think it was a reincarnate spell slightly modified to reincarnte in a goblin, thats why she was killed. Also, that would make Caleb (transmutation wizard) more special to Nott. She says that he was almost powerfull enough, which could mean a lower lvl spell.

[@blackbeard00]

Reincarnation allows the GM to pick the race as well. But it is a 5th level Druid spell but even learning it (which a wizard can't) doesn't reverse it. Other than Matt making up a way the only way to reverse it would probably be the Wish spell.

[@nic4obg]

Could be a curse of some sot that Matt allowed as part of a backstory that was powerful enough to be hard to reverse. Could be fiend deal for the goblin wife to take revenge on and switching their bodies and taking the goblin's soul as payment and transferring Nott in to the body she's in right now.

[@mitsuruky]

@@blackbeard00 Oh, I was thinking in something like Nott willing to die again to be with her family (more drama t.t). But yeah the druid thing comes into play.

[@Pragmort]

@@blackbeard00 Come campaign end will Liam be desperately trying to save a Wish for Sam? Is it wrong that I hope so?

[@mrsuloo69]

fuck. sam is incredible.

[@dragoninthewest1]

Oh, it's 9 o'clock

[@greenbean7686]

Amaze balls

[@AnimeWolf5193]

I WANNA HUG HER!

[@gygaxthecat2448]

OH--!

[@smartesttemmie]

I love Nott, but I do wish we coulda just had a good goblin hero. Now it's more "oh all goblin's are evil and i hate being this!!!"

[@camiart_casual]

Same! I was kind of disappointed with the reveal. Obviously Sam is a tremendously amazing performer and roleplayer and Veth's story is compelling as all heck, but I also thought it was cool to have one of the more traditionally "monstrous" races in the party and having this be a story about internalized hatred and how to slowly unlearn that. Oh well, we can just go ahead and steal that idea for our own characters! xD

[@macaroon7068]

I mean their are plenty of good goblin NPCs in the story later on when they go to xhourous

[@AramautheFierySecretary]

We will always have Zorth

[@Demolitiondude]

Genetic engineering is a thing now?

[@zander_vander]

Is it possible that they killed Beth and used a beacon to reincarnate her. She didn't mention a childhood as a goblin but not knowing how the beacon works I feel like its possible

[@runawayrascal220]

I love this part 69:00

[@user-ci3nj9rb3f]

“Remove that chain” ??? Is Knott the BBEG