The Boys Talk Destiny, Gods, and Growth

[@phoebemoreo191]

"i hate tattoos" you can see tal briefly being possessed by the HIGHLY offended ghost of mollymauk before going "no, no, hes dead"

[@samuelleijerstam9575]

The boys: Talking destiny, faith, Gods, and growth while eating dinner. The girls: CHAOS CREW

[@bluwhal3500]

_yasha existing_

[@SaintBigfoot]

"So you put something in the ground, didn't look like much. You knew what you were going to get at the end of it. You put this thing in the ground and it's going to do what it's going to do. It doesn't know what it is, it doesn't know its purpose but it's moving to green beans. The gods plant us, they plant their will and their desire and we move towards the fruit we will eventually bear for them. If all goes well, that plant may not have made it. That plant may have fallen to a chill or circumstance, been eaten by something that didn't appreciate what put it there. But destiny has put you here and now and it hopes that you will bear its fruit. That's Destiny." "This is a Garden, a good garden. A lot of manure, but a good garden." I love Cad so much.

[@AnimeWolf5193]

2:27

[@cernstormrunner7263]

Did he come up with that on the spot or does he have that pre-written for an occasion like this?

[@adamscholze]

@@cernstormrunner7263 I'm pretty sure he had that analogy ahead of time. He was on a Talks episode (I can't remember which one) And he said something to the effect of "Cad has a much more grandiose way of explaining destiny" and I'm pretty sure this is what that is. I don't think he wrote it out and rehearsed specifically, but he had the notion of what it was/is ahead of time.

[@CelestiaLily]

Yeah, in retrospect it makes sense Caleb wouldn't be a fan of Orly's tattoos; getting magic-enhancing crystals embedded under his skin *again* is probably a hard sell XD

[@the_KingsWit]

oOf

[@tylerbarnick8750]

I like how all three of them are roleplaying their main stats perfectly. Caleb's intelligence shows that he is willing to ask the deep questions that get to the root of why he feels this way, with a tingle of pessimism in it, and knowledge that he believes this endgame can only end in disaster. Fjord, Charismatic in his own way values the companionship of both his allies and has that cockeyed optimism of someone who doesn't have a plan nor thinks of these types of scenarios. Where cadeuceus lays down some really valuable insight for those who believe in an all powerful god. He has the tinge of a platitude, but never talks down to his friends here he tells them how in his experience he's seen how destiny will bring them to their ultimate destination.

[@leo_the_deer4007]

“The boys are probably getting wasted” What they’re actually doing:

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

OMG, it's literally the "he's probably thinking about other girls" meme.

[@wizkida981015]

I love Travis's expressions as he's watching Taliesin, presumedly not a religious man, talk about faith and destiny in such a knowing manner.

[@day2139]

It's very interesting to me for dnd characters to talk about destiny, especially being destined to meet their party members, because technically, they are. They were made by the players to have a story. So take what Taliesin/Caduceus says about destiny with the knowledge that the gods he talks about are the players, and the garden is the table. (I mean, in a way.)

[@Ragemod14]

This is why I play in Eberron. I let my players know beforehand that Fate is a somewhat tangible force in the world.

[@chalmersmathew4831]

Well after the Campaign 2 wrap up Tal basically says this exact same thing, so good on ya

[@mrcv9576]

I am now convinced that Taleisen is possessed by Caduceus every time he sits down at the table to play DnD.

[@saintmichael69]

“I wanna role play fish and chips!”

[@jesterssketchbook]

that muffled "AHhhhhhh" from Nott in the next room at the end :D

[@FoxHound-ut1hu]

I WANT TO ROLEPLAY FISH AND CHIPS!!!

[@AnInsaneOstrich]

and gods dammit, did they roleplay!

[@saam7737]

Taliesin roleplays a 20 wisdom character so well. I love these conversations between the group. They are my favorite part of the episodes.

[@ryanstibbles7995]

Cad has said some of THE best shit I’ve heard man I swear

[@Jesus.HChrist]

Let's just remember that this is improv. It flows so smooth it's easy to forget

[@heavynov]

Watching this for probably the tenth time. Absolutely adore this scene, both for the character development, incredible RP (especially Liam's) and Caduceus' wisdom.

[@Leytier]

I’m just now realizing travis’ shirt is working overtime with no breaks 😳

[@ssjcajas]

Its these moments where the cast can just act their asses off that really make the show. I love all these moments.

[@Leytier]

Travis’ shirt is holding on for dear life and I’m here for it 😂

[@petersenior5432]

"always moving to something since you've been who you are" -Caduceus "Since that day he has always pushed forward never stopping" -Shingeki no Kyojin

[@soarin226]

If you're up to date with the manga then this hits deep on a whole other level

[@Justiciar1284]

What's so amazing is how Cad KNOWS Caleb has a destiny. He's planted to bear that fruit.

[@QBig1234]

wow, this scene started with "I WANT TO RP FISH AND CHIPS!!!"

[@Meg_Lovegood]

The Gurls: tattoos and fun!!!!! Liam: Feeling and Emotions guy's as we listen to disintegration, smoke and drink coffee. Me: If that Man gets any Hotter, he'll be burning down my house 🔥🔥

[@DidntExpect]

Not another one!

[@cormorantcolors]

This is making me emotional. I burned my family to death!

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

@@cormorantcolors Aw drat, killed my family.

[@gabegrether8647]

​@@benjaminoechsli1941 Careful before we throw you under a bridge lol

[@Kadel___]

He already did once.

[@zevbl8970]

"I bet he's out cheating on me" Me and the boys:

[@ultimateventus712]

I will cry so hard if Caduceus passes He's my absolute favorite ❤️

[@kaitlynwickham6237]

I'm a bit nervous for tonight. 😟

[@Hjernespreng]

Caduceus' spiel about fate was perfect!

[@620n1]

Cad. Dropping wisdom. Deep man. 🌾

[@crickett9816]

Boys locker room vs girls locker room

[@JustSortaOK]

Hypothetical person I just made up: What's the opposite of Toxic Masculinity? Me: *Fires up this clip*

[@thelastcube.]

Boys: Talking destiny Me: _write that down WRITE THAT DOWN_

[@9miroke]

Rewatching 2 campaign dialogues brings me much fuel for thinking, analysing and self-analysis. They're deep and powerful. Also i feel bad for my d&d party, where players don't want or don't know how get such in-game conversations. Like not combat, not some puzzle thinking scenario, but simple in-character talks.

[@AnimeWolf5193]

I love this conversation.

[@foolslayer9416]

Nothing like philosophy over fish and chips.

[@alexpotter9073]

Every part of moving forward is putting a foot infront of the other

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

"I hate tattoos." *_muffled cry from Nott_* "They're just Nott for me."

[@TheBlarggle]

Always move to green beans.

[@JnEricsonx]

I have met all 3 of these guys, and will be meeting 2 of them again next month. I am so happy to have gotten up to this point.

[@EyebrowsGaming]

I feel like Caduceus is the closest personification of what Taliesin himself represents to their circle of friends, and how they see him, love him, and respect his opinion and input. Just from his demeanor, how he presents himself, how he speaks from his time on Talks Machina and their other exposure tells, at least to me, that Taliesin is gentle and wise. They adore his talent, but Cad's kindly and insightful words seem to flow too easily through Taliesin to NOT be close to what he is to the rest of the CR group. Travis's small bewondered smile when Tal's giving his green beans monologue feels like he's heard this brand of gentle wisdom from Tal before. It's truly wholesome, what wonderful friends they are

[@RayearthNinja]

I really like how the group flipped the normal gender roles. The Girls were out getting lit, getting tattooed, and in the case of Beau, passing out completely naked. And the guys were sitting around talking destiny.

[@dominiconeil4693]

In my experience, those _are_ the normal gender roles.

[@holyheals]

Dominic O'neil yeah lol I was in the military and strangely enough it was like that for most of the people I knew. The females would go out party and get turnt and the males would mostly just hang and talk about life while drinking.( MOST not all of us but for the most part it was like that lol)

[@jaybird8899]

I also have had a lot of experience with this being the case. Of course I work in Christian missions so I guess that might have something to do with this, but still, I've seen this role-reversal more than a few times.

[@joelvaldovinos1883]

How often does any gender get together and talk about destiny?

[@ladyhm.6748]

@@joelvaldovinos1883 Rarely, if ever. The above commentators are prone to bias and poorly drawn sample data. I wouldn't take their silly stances seriously.

[@angelusdemorte3]

I got John Goodman vibes from Cad...

[@tjredreppinpcp]

Cannot understand the last word Caleb says before saying that is a sentence i just said out loud

[@ssjcajas]

he said are "you ready to go chasing after Tharizdun."

[@emkasCG]

Nobody talking about how cad is spitting straight oogway knowledge?