THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA 2x7 REACTION | The Fey Realm | Critical Role

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@Omn1Media Interesting Fact: The "voice" of the "Little Floof" that gets torn apart by Fey Plants at the beginning of this episode? That's Dagon, Matt and Marisha's pet bird that passed away during the production of this Season. They recorded her when she was alive, then forgot about it after she passed away so it was quite the shock when they heard her one last time during this episode. They laughed so hard when they heard that.

[@drawnonwardfilms4589]

Fun little factoid: "Making my way..." is a running joke in their livestream. Its absolutely hilarious they included not one, but two songs using that phrasing in this episode (play the song during the credits for the second one!) Major inside joke but it really got me. :)

[@CiscoNica]

Waiting to see if they do anything with "It's been a while..." 😅

[@kenle2]

As a 30+ year DM, I can't count the number of times I've said: "You make your way to (destination) ..." To skip over boring travel description where nothing happens.

[@bouboulroz]

Regarding Percy's knowledge about the fey realm not sticking, it's worth remembering he read about it when he was a child. And since he had things (i.e. the Briarwoods) to deal with, it's been at least 5 years since he hadn't even touched a book about it.

[@bandi138138]

Also, the Fey realm is a pretty wild and chaotic place that doesn't like to be consistent, which doesn't help the very logical Percy lol.

[@tristanmilner9511]

"I can't believe I'm wasting this on a plant." Vex'ahlia, one of the stingiest beings in all the lands.

[@Anduril74871]

I always found it ironic that the ranger who has dragons as her favored enemy and studied all these ways to kill dragons also enjoys flying and hording gold like a dragon.

[@miafiolekova5817]

@@Anduril74871 That is not Vex, that is Laura irl. She is also a dice dragon with thousands of dice in her collection.

[@kenle2]

​@@Anduril74871 "Stare long enough into the abyss and the abyss ... Looks like a level 20 dragon hoard!"

[@ShadowyFox_86]

So sorry for your loss. I sort of feel for Percy in the Fey Realm. This is the child Percy didn't really get to be. This is Percy before the trauma, in all his childlike joy. I really sympathize with this glimpse into who he could've been. And just like a child, he gets a lot of things wrong. As far as Grog? He's had all his strength drained out of him by the sword. So his whole body is fucked up. My theory about the Fey Realm hating him isn't just the vestige or just him. He's now the representative of death in a Realm full of life. He's like a neon sign of danger to the realm.

[@TimeturnerJ]

That satyr is a _very_ special character. ;) Glad you finally got to meet him! Gotta embrace some chaos in your life!

[@tristanmilner9511]

Played by the most chaotic Hobbit, Billy Boyd, no less.

[@DisneyLover258]

Let chaos reign.

[@xboxman1710]

We have seen Percy's lightning gauntlet known as Diplomacy before near the end of S1 EP12 just before he puts his glove back on. Like many of Percy's inventions it can be a bit buggy but when it works, it WORKS.

[@erikaiverson4122]

Much like real life, Diplomacy doesn’t always work.

[@PensandoRPG]

Hope you feel better, sending good vibes! And as Percy would say, Diplomacy always wins!

[@RiaMia416]

“It’s like I’m headed in a different direction from the rest of you” campaign watchers KNOW 👀

[@DracheLehre]

Garmelie, himself is walking pun. There is a Greek tradition known as a “satyr play.” They of were featured at the end of tragedies to balance out the melancholy by making fun of various subjects. The concept survives as “satire.”

[@josejones7012]

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you all the strength. Hugs and kisses from a Dutch critter grandma ❤️

[@mayaenglish5424]

24:34 you would have seen a little glimpse of it in the season one finale when Percy was in his workshop. the green gem on his hand before he pulled a glove on. It was super easy to miss, honestly it was mostly for people who've watched the campaign so we could go, YAY! I KNOW A THING!!!!

[@ilmevavi1112]

We see Percy work on his hand device at the end of season 1.

[@sluggardly]

I can relate to Vox Machina being an escape. My original experience with the crew was binging the first campaign with my mother in the year following my father's passing. Having something like that to share really helped us stick it through together. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@MattMayFire1]

That's a good point about the Matron of Ravens and the Fey Realm. She must hate the fey realm and is trying to make him leave it, which is why the creatures are targeting him.

[@sylis7158]

16:08 i also teared up at this moment bc it instilled a gut feeling that vax is going to die by the end of the series, like this cloud of dread was looming over him. i’ve never watched the campaign so idk if he really does die but i see vax’s arc this season to be him mourning and then accepting the loss of control over his life and for some reason it hits me hard. i loved him in the first season but this one firmly cemented him as my favorite, i absolutely adore tragic characters.

[@sober667]

Meet perceys Gauntled "Diplomacy" after his rifle wich we mit in first season "Bad News" and his first pistol "The List" he has coolest wep names :D

[@christopherjunkins]

OMG, Cheech of Cheech and Chong as Trinket is awesome! Such a great choice!

[@mickdarcy3063]

The best story telling is "escapism" but the best story telling isn't really escape; it's the human ability to observe it's situation from slightly outside and buffer it, to use the escape to try to process real life. We cry tears for fictional characters because it helps us cry for those we love. Be well.

[@DreamFearless]

Loved Pike and Scanlan’s duet, but the rendition of Making My Way playing during the credits is a really beautiful song.

[@Nitrinoxus]

I dunno about anyone else, but I jotted down the entire gas-induced trip into my D&D commonplace book under 'The _Other_ Acid Damage'. Never know when you're gonna need something completely unhinged for a Feywild campaign!

[@Lngbrdninjamasta]

Sorry to hear about ur loss. I'm sure it doesn't matter, but I empathize & am glad u r continuing to share ur journey with us! 💯😢

[@martophrenia]

Your well being is always should be a priority! Thank you for the reaction!

[@TheDonmayo]

First of all, if I could give you a big hug I would and tell ya, its okay to hurt, its okay to feel and its okay to not be okay. Second of all, this is my favorite episode.

[@mayaenglish5424]

Yeah, the sword definitely was a thing for longer in the campaign, because they had more time to tell the story. Here they're cutting out all kinds of stuff and swapping things around and compressing things so the sword story sort of got the short stick. Which is too bad because it's really cool, but they got the important elements in there and I totally get why they have to prioritize certain things, having watched all the campaigns I can see exactly what they're doing and why. And the sword had to be gone before they got to a certain story beat so their hands were tied, they couldn't fudge it like they can with some other things, it's a fundamental aspect of the story. I personally wouldn't mind 57 seasons of Vox Machina the animated series but I feel like some of the animators might die of stress so here we are lol.

[@DisneyLover258]

Grog lost Craven Edge right after the Sphynx's lair when it killed him, so the timing is right. But there were more episodes in between. 13 multi-hour episodes instead of 6 23 minute episodes. And yet...about the same amount of story's worth. A little less, but not much less.

[@reichadendeng9007]

dude sending you love and so sorry for ur lost!

[@erikaiverson4122]

Hello! I’m a new subscriber. I am so sorry for your loss. Glad you are finding comfort here.

[@offcenterideas]

Much love, my dude!

[@Anduril74871]

In the original, the group was together and they banished Craven Edge after it killed Grog. Destroying it was an option that they briefly entertained. I like to think this is a decent representation of the kind of curse an evil minded intelligent weapon would bestow if its wielder managed to destroy it.

[@rantalmore]

Don’t know how I missed these reactions originally ❤

[@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi]

My deepest condolences for your loss. If at all you need to delay any posts by all means take some time for yourself. We'll be patiently waiting.

[@Darkdan1138]

Also completely forgot. Garmelie is a great character. And one of his lines is a good nod to things outside the show (don't want to say the line specifically, but if you know, you know 😁)

[@rcaron2482]

I'm sorry for your loss, my friend. Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours.

[@Omn1Media]

Thanks man! Taking it one day at a time! Nice little distractions like these help!

[@LinguaPhiliax]

I cannot wait until they make Campaign 3 into an animated series - I wanna see Fearne and Mister's fey stuff so badly!

[@nox_tech_]

Sorry for your loss. Hope these episodes give you some respite as things go forward.

[@violet_gaymer]

Sorry to hear about your family. Glad that this show can bring your spirits up. I love your reactions and always look forward to them! 😊

[@tlaragihai5953]

>Scanlan`s not just dick jokes, he`s also std jokes I almost chocked on my tea :DDDD Poor Vax, he`s suffering so much in these episodes. And I`m sorry for your loss. Hugs, if you allow it.

[@lordfoul6259]

He's not just dick jokes he has std jokes too lmao I have seen the much later campaign sessions on KZbin so most of this is new to me

[@Luzarioth]

If you don't know the name, the comment from Lady Kema in EP 5, that went along the lines of "Singorn got out of here... damn elves", can be completly lost ^^

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

Yeah, I only caught that after I recently watched a S1 reaction, Vex and Vax mentioned it briefly in that

[@AlmostOtaku7]

Kima* and Syngorn*, but yes. The elves can transport the city to and from the Fey Realm in times of great danger.

[@mathsalot8099]

Sympathies for your loss! Take care of yourself! I know you mentioned enjoying the escape of this show, but If you need a break, we will be here when you get back.

[@hellstarvevo]

that 90s show got renewed!!

[@Darkdan1138]

great episode! I like the way they did the Grog/ Craven Edge here versus in the campaign. Originally, Grog got the sword to its "full" status by draining enough blood (strength) from enemies and not sleeping. After Pike gets stabbed, he finally rests, and the "cursed" part of the sword activates, killing Grog. They are able to revive him, and afterwards, decide to banish the sword to another realm (a realm they fought in pre stream of the campaign). Actually destroying the sword here and Grog getting cursed with enfeeblement works better.

[@dyproxus1806]

Well the Matron of Ravens (or the Raven Queen) is part of the Shadowfell if I’m not mistaken, the polar opposite of the Fey Realm. Naturally the land is not gonna be happy about such a presence.

[@ShadowyFox_86]

Exactly. I've seen theories that they're literally mirrors to one another. That the Fey Realm is almost purely life energy while the Shadowfell is necrotic, they view anything from the other as immediately a potential threat and try to eliminate it.

[@purplelikefire]

Sorry about your hard week, glad this could be a point of brightness in your life. Sending good vibes your way. Love your reaction as always!

[@mc-dice-dad]

Sorry about your loss and everything that comes with it. Thank you for all the great reactions you share with us. We're all here with you, dude.

[@jasonmarbach]

Thinking about you buddy. Hope everything is ok. Loving your reactions, as always.

[@jetvulcan2020]

those watching the campaign do not know whats going on with them splitting up. the show is moving events around to different places and separating the group so they can hit two story beats at the same time

[@michaelbrowne3088]

Who was voicing Trinket during that drug trip? 😂

[@kel_armen]

Cheech Marin lol

[@ShadowyFox_86]

I can't imagine them having a drug trip without him

[@heikira438]

I want some of that plant 🪴

[@laurahart1337]

❤ nothing but love and support for you and yours. Take breaks if you need. ❤

[@wrytar7717]

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost a dear friend recently, and I can tell you: Escaping for a while IS healthy. Dealing with loss is hard enough, and doing or experiencing things that make you happy helps so much. I wish you only the best!

[@elbruces]

bobbles.

[@dhrt5577]

I love the fact that he's called Gar "Me Lie". Definitely a little trickster

[@Zseventyone]

You should go ahead and take the plunge. React to CR C1.

[@dementecosleet568]

I'm so sorry for your loss but do not forget the memories of who you lost

[@markamanic]

They're actually doing it quite a bit different from the campaign in these three episodes. So even as someone familiar with the first campaign it still manages to surprise me!

[@N7AslansHobbit_Ry]

*hugs* I'm sorry..

[@Zseventyone]

Hey man. You’re a clearly a real good guy but the world can be a really hard place. You’re gonna need to toughen up a bit, esp if the shit hits the fan.