The Adventure Zone Animatic: Lup's Return, ep 67

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[@EariosRandomness]

Could you imagine how Lup's reactions to hearing the party for the first time would be? At first it'd be like "Finally, they found me!" But then... "wait, that's... that's not how they interacted at all. What happened?"

[@alexconverse4839]

EariosRandomness oh shit

[@whalesharko4465]

And then them mis-gendering her right after saying they didn't trust Barry, heartbreaking

[@SleepyPathos]

Whoah thanks Satan I didn’t need my heart

[@mothmanofficaltm8397]

Exactly! She would've been left in the dark to what Lucretia has done for the longest time, having to deal with the people she loved interact almost as strangers to eachother, her heart must've broken when she saw Barry and Davenport.

[@jordanhansen5934]

And then when she burned her name into the wall, only for Taako to be completely clueless as to it's meaning because he's physically incapable of remembering his own sister's name. Also, imagine how she must have felt when during the Eleventh Hour Taako discussed his accidental mass poisoning.

[@ernestthelumberjack]

first time I listened to this episode I was driving with nav on and it came down to "and she turns to you, taako, and she says y-TURN RIGHT ON I94 EXIT 52 SOUTH IN 1/2 MILE". kinda killed the mood

[@tornadowatchimminent]

Kasey OBrien any reason why they were going to Lawrence, Michigan?

[@k.whatever9046]

this is the funniest thing. i only just got to this part a few hours ago and this comment is such a contrast to the emotions this scene invoked😂

[@turkishvan2]

Not now, Paloma!

[@thatshadowgirl]

i love that taako strikes a pose when he gets knocked back in the beginning like yeah im disarmed but im gonna still look good

[@SW-ef5oy]

I feel like the "phantasmal and resplendent" line is super underrated- where's all our lup art with those words accompanying?

[@everypuga]

They made this a pin or a shirt eventually! Not sure if it’s still around.

[@iantkach6640]

@@everypuga Yep, they do still have the pin listed on their merch site! Sold out at the moment, unfortunately.

[@masonallred5569]

Taako's smile when he says "I know" is such a small but amazing part of this video

[@murmurgamy]

Ugh I cried again. I love lup's dynamic poses inside the umbrella and fucking nice expressions!!! amazing work!!!! i'm in love

[@persassy8429]

That little smile taako makes right before he breaks the umbrastaff was great, this whole thing is beautiful

[@lizard6109]

I love Taako's hairrrrrr Edit : I'm so upset that I've never heard of this series sooner ughhh, it's just amazing

[@fluckadrift]

God, this is so good. The image where Lup's desperately leaning against the walls trying to be heard by an oblivious Taako is so heartfelt and beautiful. Love your crazy elf ears.

[@nuriko455]

THAT LAST LINE ALWAY MAKES ME CRY!!!!

[@yallreadyforthis6505]

and then we see lup and now i’m crying

[@1010lilfoot]

Oh man oh man I absolutely love how you used different colors and lights and effects in this. It’s so beautifully done, and it’s so clear how much time you put into this. Your character designs are also wonderful and expressive. I love all the little bits of detail you put into this, like Merle’s “attaboy!” and the way you drew Lup’s time in the umbra staff. All-in-all, this is fantastic

[@k.whatever9046]

this whole thing is gorgeous but the hug at the end killed me dead

[@HollyBroWoo]

This is awesome! The backgrounds are gorgeous, especially the taakitz date one with all the stars. And I LOVE the golden glow you gave Lup. Fantastic.

[@alienonion]

God thanks so much ! I rarely draw backgrounds for anything but these and if i aint gonna color the people i want to at least have Some colors ! I'm so glad you like it !

[@MoonLight-zj8iu]

My DnD character was on the receiving end of a fireball like that. He died...

[@Cheezebox725]

Rip

[@honk9695]

F

[@bread7610]

F

[@if7723]

Don't piss off undead elf litch ladies my dude.

[@MoonLight-zj8iu]

@@if7723 nah it was some nobleman that was *apparently* a level 20 sorcerer.

[@LazyHermit]

Ah well now I have to listen to all of the Adventure Zone.

[@peary4666]

as someone whos listened to all of the balance arc, i cant believe youve watched EPISODE 67 in animatic form. you MONSTER.

[@LazyHermit]

@@peary4666 Then you're really not going to like that I watched an animatic of Grog's denial for Scanlan before listening to Critical Role Season 1.

[@minoena]

LazyHermit spoiler gang! i watched the part where mollymauk died before anything else in c2

[@LazyHermit]

@@minoena I never felt anything for Molly. Good scene though. And some of those tribute videos are top-notch.

[@minoena]

LazyHermit agreed! I really like Caleb as a character a lot

[@korynnininm]

aaaaa I love how cute Lup When shes meditating and has her tummy out ahg my heart

[@xSnowpeltx]

God i love lups lil chub when shes lying down its a really nice detail

[@thegreater]

Okay, so I just listened to this episode today at work and I have to say...you did an amazing job. I may have cried all over again. Waterfalls, waterfalls on my freaking face. GREAT JOB!

[@alienonion]

God thanks dude ! Im so glad it did the scene justice enough for you !

[@ptowzapotato4157]

This it's really impressive, it looks like it took forever to make.

[@alienonion]

yeah lmao i started it about a month ago

[@wolfania]

This is almost exactly how I imagined it when I listened to this scene. I say almost cuz this is far better

[@BlackAssassin913]

I cried at this scene...and you did it so much justice I'm crying again~ Beautiful work and I love the way you do the ears~

[@alexcutie49]

My partner showed me this wonderful podcast. They gave me those words, and to this day I carry them to heart. Phantasmal and resplendent.

[@cryptidbee]

THIS IS SO GOOD IT NEEDS AT LEAST A THOUSAND MORE LIKES

[@whalesharko4465]

When I was first listening to this I was in the waiting room for a blood test constantly hearing "ticket number X go to room x" But everything went silent on this bit

[@UzumakiNarue]

Your Taako and Lup are soo cute!! And this looks fantastic

[@SwediCandy]

Lups belly!!! Heck yeah!!!!

[@dappereldritchhorror1908]

Oh fucking lord this stirred emotion but as soon as she said "YOU'RE DATING THE GRIM REAPER?!" I just started laughing

[@JakeSully34]

This is the best one I have seen of this scene

[@flowerman581]

You really did justice to that scene man. This is phenomenal. I love the inside of the umbrella that was really hard to do in a satisfying way but you pulled it off

[@ELSTERLING]

Gotta say, I really like your design for Lup.

[@veshengri]

I love your art *so much*! That big squiggly fireball over the thin clean lines of the characters. Lup's belly, lying in the grass. It's all *perfect*.

[@statelyelms]

man I'm glad I listened to this ep before this got recommended to me

[@YojiKyuSama]

I'm crying. Feels good tbh.

[@CC-jg1cp]

Gosh the magic effects look pretty cool here!!

[@AfsanehNooriChangeThrivers]

Excellent work. I enjoyed watching your art. Thank you.

[@wolfania]

This is amazing. Just- perfect

[@vazak11]

This was overwhelmingly amazing!

[@rubenmendoza7154]

I haven't gotten this far yet, but I could definitely feel all of the emotions in this scene

[@Smallmiight]

not gonna lie, this did make me cry! I am going to be inconsolable when story and song gets done in graphic novel

[@UWU-je9bm]

I swear I’m not crying-

[@L-sillybrained]

This made me watch the adventure zone in the first place and today I finally got to this part

[@Blattella]

This is very good

[@ChoralAlchemist]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!! You’re so fucking talented, I’m obsessed.

[@Donteatacowman]

Nice!!

[@MugiwaraSuponji]

im cry!!

[@clarissag342]

Hot damn

[@mothmanofficaltm8397]

I just realised the reason why lup lived in the umbrella was due to her litch form, which should also mean that Edward Is still in there too-Im concerned if she killed him or not, because it feels like it would be impossible to die in there due to the fact she survived without food or drink, so would that mean that Edward would've still been trapped in the umbra staff when taako broke it, or did he escape? It would be a shame if he was still trapped amongst the shattered remains without knowing what had happened to his sister.

[@shadeshadow2347]

Nah, Edward got spat back out at the end of wonderland. Dramatically turned to ash at Lydia’s feet and everything, right before Lydia vaporized Magnus’s body

[@if7723]

His power was likely stripped from him, but he got his undead teeth punched in by a pissed off sister with may more experience.

[@Les_Bane_Bea]

Chubby lup CHUBBY LUP CHUBBY LUP CHUBBY LUP WOOOOOOO

[@CrimsonGrowlithe]

You're dating the GRIM REAPER?!?!?

[@thetorf1]

I love Lup's belly. Great job!

[@connortremeer1966]

Dating lady death eh? Sounds cool.

[@detox9865]

death is a guy

[@gr8gr0n4]

They don't call it a boner for nothing

[@if7723]

@@detox9865 A Death is presenting as a guy. Bones don't care much for gender.

[@detox9865]

@@if7723 ... okay. for the sake of the story he's male and it's a gay relationship.

[@if7723]

@@detox9865 Hey, I'm not death I'm not here to ascribe it's gender. And as stated by the performer: fuck off trying to define his sexuality. Free spirits gonna free spirit.