The Restless Reanimated - Monsters, Misguided #7

[@Glandorray]

"Lawful good does not always mean lawful nice."

[@MrSilentProtagonist]

Alignment is one of the most misunderstood yet simple mechanics in D&D. WotC is partly to blame by oversimplifying it but LG isn't must follow arbitrary rules and CG isn't do whatever you want as long as it serves a good cause.

[@Taliesin_]

From my experience, Lawful Good fuckin' *never* means Lawful Nice. Last Paladin I partied with had a grand old time murdering gnoll children in their sleep.

[@CoolVictor2002]

@@Taliesin_ souka.. (they aren't goblins but they'll do just fine)

[@MrSilentProtagonist]

@@Taliesin_ LG isn't the merciful alignment. That is NG. Gary Gygax basically said that LG characters are expected to kill orcs and such. However if an enemy orc has surrendered, they are expected to have the orc repent and denounce their evil god then have him killed so that he may not stray from the path (he gets a better afterlife).

[@WingZX1103]

True

[@doodledodo849]

"If you kill a necromancer chances are, you didn't really kill them" -Zee bashew

[@JEL625]

"If it was EASY to kill a necromancer, chances are you didnt kill [him]"

[@doodledodo849]

@@JEL625 did you just ASSUME

[@scribblerstudios9895]

To be fair though, judging from the panic, this was likely this necromancer's last hurrah

[@sircastic959]

This was ONE of Skenks APPRENTICES NEUTRAL EVIL. YOUNG, NAIVE. This little Angel just set herself up for a QUICK, DIRTY AND HARD FALL in Avernus. Always remember. VECNA IS A GOD TOO!

[@lonestarlibrarian1853]

The undead don’t get enough love. Skeletons deserve hugs.

[@weezards1014]

What are the stats of skeleton and can I play as one?

[@ohaiz7146]

As far as I know there isn't an official Skeleton PLAYER race, there is one for DMs to create NPCs with however, could probably use that and work with your DM to tweak it here and there.

[@purpleboye_]

Are you kidding? Half the memes in spooky month are devoted to skeletons.

[@bunkerboy7885]

Sorry, but undead tend to be immune to charm so they don't count as people.

[@weezards1014]

@@ohaiz7146 oh ok

[@mug-o-tea9517]

The " if you kill me your just as bad a- " is such a common dm tool

[@ShiftyMcGoggles]

I'm going to drink you.

[@hotcrossballs]

There are only two kinds of tea I like The brown one you put milk and sugar in oh yeah and green, that one's ok

[@emiledlund9559]

Well if my dm were to use i’d probably actually follow through on it, subtly make my character darker and darker ‘till it became true what the DM said. Throw him a curveball you know

[@OhNoTheFace]

@@emiledlund9559 True but killing a necromancer who killed your party is kind of deserved

[@3113mac]

An old Cartoon "Mighty Max" had my favorite reply to that trope (Hero holding villain who killed his father over a cliff) Villain: If you kill me you'll be no better than me Hero: (smiles) I can live with that (let's go)

[@rexhex3700]

"Anya! If you kill me then you'll be just as bad- " "No I wont, die bye."

[@Scarletraven87]

That's reply is out of alignment. But I know that noone is going to take me seriously.

[@FRD357]

@@Scarletraven87 Lawful Good does not mean Stupid Nice.

[@Scarletraven87]

@@FRD357 That is unrelated to my point

[@Scarletraven87]

My point is that good aligned people don't taunt/provoke/annoy/irritate for the sole purpose of doing it. That reply has the sole purpose of provoke. If you have to kill, just do it. Don't be an ass about it. Don't say something to satisfy your desire of acting superior and winner. Because that's the only reason you have for saying it, and deep inside you know it. If you had any other reasons (like explainging why you have to do it) you'd stop, blade to his throat, and talk one minute clarifying your reasons before killing. Instead it's a "NO, U" It's not reply of a good aligned person altrough it may slip there. But paladin is a class about not slipping, ever.

[@FRD357]

@@Scarletraven87 No, being a good aligned person does not mean being super duper nice to everyone. A lawful good character may still be an absolute dickhead to the right people. For example, a Lawful Good Paladin might help out "enlightened" races (humans, elves etc) out whenever he can but torture "monsters" such as goblins or gnolls for information.

[@Xcog]

"You think...YOU THINK..." *snap* "Hold Person." That killed me. *Pun not intended but I wish it was.

[@Min-ke6zc]

As someone whose family nickname is Anya, I'm delighted. Hell yeah, slay that necromancer, and deny him his false equivalencies too!

[@jesterssketchbook]

"see...it's like....if you like, kill ME....see....then youre just like.... just as bad as li---" eERKkkkkk

[@tomisabum]

"This week on the animated spellbook: Clone! ...Hunh, anyone hear a frustrated paladin scream in the background?"

[@taddad2641]

only if you are high enough of a level one. pretty sure players normally aren't though.

[@KJ-ud9uf]

tomisabum XD

[@KJ-ud9uf]

Tad Dad this one paladin managed to solo a zombie beholder so this necromancer probably was high enough level, especially because in order to create ghouls with create undead you need to be 17th level so you have a ninth level spell slot. Sorry if im being a know it all

[@tatebrowder9075]

@@KJ-ud9uf The necromancer is controlled by the dm. Most of the time, a main villain has character abilities beyond that of a high-level character. A level 20 mage can still be killed with enough cuts, but can a level 20 mage with a pile of minions, special powers, and resistances+immunities be killed in the same way? No. The extra fluff is what makes an enemy, or a boss, interesting.

[@KJ-ud9uf]

Tate Browder ok you do have a point there Actually i should have thought about that before i made that comment

[@nearthe2nd]

Anya is so badass. I hope we see more of her in future Monsters, Misguided videos.

[@youcantbeatk7006]

She probably died but IDK since this comment got featured after all.

[@nearthe2nd]

@@youcantbeatk7006 Or, this was just the beginning for her, Anya did just lose her old party, and one of her arms. Knowing high level necromancers, they have clones & cults to resurrect them somewhere. I bet Anya would gather up a new party, and replace her missing arm with magical means, to prepare for the eventual day, when that necromancer may rear his head again. She was given the blessing by her deity with the strength to slay the necromancer the first time, why not the next and the next?

[@youcantbeatk7006]

@@nearthe2nd What adventure starts with the party being wiped out and back to back CR 5+ encounters? That necromancer wasn't even bright enough to put on any type of protection spell or to prepare a teleportation earlier. I doubt he'd even know how to make clones.

[@tomisabum]

Be a good chance to talk about playing perma injured or disabled characters, either via birth or otherwise, and opinions on some advantages and disadvantages on doing so! In a world of magical healing it's rarely tackled, but I can see someone making a character where an untreated missing arm is left as such due to psychological guilt/damage rather than a inability for magic to heal. It can be a great hook for personal growth and self-forgiveness! Talking about the 'risk' for falling into the 'magical disabled person' trope, and instead embracing the real struggles with pain and social drawbacks could be neat! Or maybe more than you wanna bite off for your content, s'fair!

[@nearthe2nd]

@@tomisabum That sounds really great, more disabled representation would be cool.

[@huhwhat4803]

The voice acting SLAUGHTERED me for this one. Probably one of my favorite episodes yet. Those damn hands.... Keep up the solid work !

[@Mojomoud]

*Sees ruthless slaying of undead* I know it probably isn’t the same god Anya worships, BUT *Raven Queen nods in approval*

[@lukelblitz3627]

i mean...can the raven queen make paladins? i know she can make clerics and warlocks.but not sure of paladins.....

[@garn3590]

@@lukelblitz3627 in 5.0 i think yes, being that the paladin are powered by their oaths, so you just need to find some tenets that align with her

[@missbitsbobbles3561]

Loli Raviolli speaking of which, do you know if baphomet make clerics? I have a cleric nice taht worships baphomet I hope I’m spelling his name right

[@lukelblitz3627]

@@missbitsbobbles3561 baphomet is just a demonlord,not a god,so i dont think you could you could make a pact with one to be a warlock.it isnt a thing demons usually do,but hey PCS are never your usual types now if you mean bahamut,the lawful good god of mettalic dragons thats a different story if you want to get clerichood from a demon,try to worship asmodeus and homebrew a subclass with your dm i suppose (or your dm made his own pantheon and this is all stuff and nonsense)

[@garn3590]

@@lukelblitz3627 Asmodeus is a devil man, they could get offended lol

[@LilacYuty]

My GOD I love this series! From the art, to the stories.. it’s a damn solid series. Keep it up!

[@ithalathegayguy]

I've always had a secret dream of taming a crawling claw by offering it rings.... never had a game where the DM used them, but the day it happens will be the day my dream comes to fruition.... and I'll inevitably have no rings on my character...

[@zecat3727]

Just don't give it a knuckleduster and you should be fine!

[@ithalathegayguy]

@@zecat3727 equipping comes after I've earned its trust

[@DolusVulpes]

Be a Necromancer, make your own.

[@shingeperson6953]

Me: God what a story My paladin: I like her style.

[@daedalus7286]

Holy shit, Anya went full-on beast mode. That was the most metal thing I’ve ever seen in DnD.

[@colinowen8234]

Crawlers, and Ghouls, and Beholders oh my!

[@chrisc9526]

I don't think we're in Dragonlance anymore, Toto

[@natetso3307]

When you finish talking over your next campaign with friends and hop on KZbin, only to see a brand new video from ya main monster man. Great vid as always, keep up the good work!

[@Ithyldr]

Let this be a lesson to all maniacal wizards: Prepare counterspell.

[@abdulmuminabdulmumin4732]

Lesson for ALL WIZARDS you mean. Never leave home without counterspell.

[@FA-yi1vt]

Thank you Crow/Raven friend for this amazing video

[@Nova-jw6ju]

Franklin Armendariz just say corvid. its the whole family

[@Normangandr]

He's probably a kenku

[@bucketmanpalemin9603]

Easily my favorite type of monsters, explained by one of my favorite KZbins, thanks man

[@brycevo]

Anya don't care

[@brycevo]

Thank you for the ❤️

[@thanotosomega]

Anya: Sorry all my F**ks were in my left hand.

[@ceratedsign4825]

"Wait wait, I-I-I-I was wrong" * _Anya didn't stop 30 feet from the necromancer_ * "Free me and we can talk about this!" *_*10 Feet_** "Anya if you kill me you're just as bad as..." *YOU DIED*

[@Ratty_Mask]

Okay just from story alone I've finally belled your channel, can't wait to see what's next!

[@Ratty_Mask]

Also you are an surprisingly amazing voice actor

[@MrTrubbol]

I thought the twist was going to be that SHE was undead, because Revenants are a thing. With the way she terminator'd through everything

[@discipleoftzeentch8384]

That would be super fucking cool, with a lead out that after killing him she didn’t finish her revenant duty... however she was empowered by divinity at the end there, which isn’t a revenant style thing afaik, they’re more unfinished business and are revenants by sheer power of will/ hatred

[@BryanKrager]

Man that "hold person" really struck a cord with me, I DM a game and everytime I have had a humanoid encounter with my players, the cleric always succeeds a hold person on the big boss of the group.

[@Olivia-pj9wy]

In my current campaign, my character and my friend’s character were killed by a necromancer’s hands and skeletons shooting arrows. First though, my character had been chained up on a table, forced to watch the undead corpse of her friend shamble towards her. Then, she was stabbed to death, only able to say “I’m sorry” to her friend. My DM saw this, and after we wrapped up what happened to our other party members, offered me to let my character become a revenant in secret, mostly so I could go kill the necromancer. So Flora, my sweet half-elf Druid, became one, breaking back into the dungeon and bringing back the necromancer’s head, as well as the corpse of her friend and loot. She left the box with the head in it at her companion’s door in the inn, and buried herself and the other dead member in a rosebush patch she had recently grown outside of town during the campaign. It was really nice to get closure with it, since both of us really loved our characters, and it allowed me to go back in and not have more party members die via skeleton archers, hands, or necromancer. This is the shortened version of what happened, but I thought it was cool you did an episode about this, so I wanted to share!

[@17364alex]

Give her a vacation

[@Nova-jw6ju]

that was an epic tale worthy of a loyal paladin. great job

[@ryang6865]

This is the best one yet! I like how it tells a story but adds in advice about the monsters involved here and there

[@eduardoe4670]

Finally I been waiting for one of you videos for sooooo long! I love your art and narrative voice man, glad you are back.

[@velocifighter4650]

Stopped everything I was doing when I saw this upload, thanks for making our days a lil nerdier =)

[@purepoetxix]

I loved the narrative you did with this one!!! Gritty, but deeply satisfying, the hold person had me legit laugh out loud. This is the kind of stuff I'm so proud to support!!! ♥♥♥

[@Muricata]

Love the "If you kill me you are just as bad as me" followed by utter destruction

[@coletrainhetrick]

He was fucked on multiple layers

[@queenofsparrows9890]

Yeahhhhhhh I'm just adding Anya wholesale into the game. Thanks for the NPC!

[@railbaron1]

One word of warning for when you face a Necromancer If you kill a High Level Necromancer real easily, _You _*_DIDN'T_*_ kill the Necromancer_ _Clone_ is a good spell to have in an evil line of work

[@thecollector2570]

Zee Bashew reference. +3 respect

[@cobaltCarnivore]

Oh look, it's everyone from your hometown- but zombies.

[@rockethero1177]

Anya could

[@bread1958]

Just watched every episode. They are all great but this is my favorite _by far._ The story is simple and effective. The monster guides give an understanding of the combat rather than being intrusive to the story. The paladin is wordless but expressive and the talkative necromancer her perfect foil because of it. It all makes for very good entertainment and wisdom.

[@ambero8726]

I loved the dramatic end :D your short stories are always entertaining, you create intriguing characters every time, it's a pleasure to enjoy your story telling. Take care and catch you on the next one.

[@ninemilegnome3895]

Between the Beholder zombie, the Beholder with a pet goldfish, and that mechanical Beholder I've seen making it's rounds, I feel like this is the Summer of the Beholder. Glad to see the thing get some love instead of being that one creature that's always easy to sneak past. (Looking at you, official D&D movie.)

[@dannyjingu]

This was probably my favorite of all the Monsters Misguided stories, although Kobold King is a VERY close second. I also love how you went overboard with the ending, knew you wnet overboard with the ending, admitted you went overboard with the ending, and still followed through...it was magical!

[@DragonSkul19]

Anya is a straight up boss

[@mrmariofull]

This is absolutely one of your best episodes yet! Not only is it very informative as to the capabilities, strengths, weaknesses and in-universe mentality behind the monsters you went into detail with, but you also told it in such a way that gave me the feeling of a seasoned adventurer bard, telling a story to a band of newbie adventurers that was both gripping and dramatic but also a cautionary tale as to what the undead beasts are capable of.

[@jheckie14]

Wo, look at that. I was just rewatching your Nightmare Nursery video looking for inspiration (and then proceeded to binge on all the others because). Thanks for the awesome content, me and my friends are always stoked when you upload! EDIT: That killer outro tho~

[@likesflower]

You knocked this one out of the fucking park! Great storytelling along with the awesome cinamatics.

[@johncrawford3321]

That was gorgeous. Story, illustration, outro. Just, wow. Great job!

[@faygoorangedrip4426]

This was probably my favorite so far. The Tarrasque video was cool, but this was rad.

[@Gilgeamesh]

That outtro was awesome!! What are you talking about?? 😂😂

[@LucatusDavitus]

I understand that these videos take a lot of work to put together, but I still want them to come out more frequently! Keep up the good work, you corvid wunderkind

[@reven1409]

Awesome job!

[@josuanygren]

TEcHnicAlLy!!! Hold person renders you paralysed and thus makes you unable to speak.

[@glutenfree5899]

I love every time you upload keep it up!

[@kasper7574]

Turns out the necromancer had a clone waiting...

[@yochlel2642]

Any video talking about ghouls is a good video on my book, and the way you drew them here sure doesn't hurt either!

[@MadrickIce]

Fantastic storytelling! Anya's a badass. I'm a little biased since my daughter's named Anya, but still.

[@thebobby6827]

That ending was one of the most metal things I've ever seen I love it

[@maxwelheartstone9919]

I just love your art and story telling. All of this information from your misguided series have helped me think of a lot of unique outcomes for my campaign! Thank you very much!

[@arqiis5204]

Started this series earlier today. Glad to see another episode right as I needed one!

[@Bonko_On_Video_Format]

Anya if you kill me you’re just as ba- *Sword noises*

[@TardustheToasty]

Great work! Short, nicely drawn and this delicious ending added just this, how should I say... this right amount off punchiness. I feel so entertained, thank you very much.

[@axelbostrom3606]

That outro was unexpected but awesome. Good work

[@DudeOfTheRoach]

Dude i love the more cinematic take on these videos!

[@PhoenixO8]

Gosh, I cant get enough of monsters misguided!

[@vazak11]

(Claps wildly) yes, that is the proper response to evil villains who insist "If you kill me you are just as bad as me!"

[@vazak11]

Seriously awesome story, the whole thing feels like it could be the climax to a movie.

[@hadriennogueira3726]

I would watch the shit out of an animated series by you, too good

[@givowl2160]

This was really good! I loved how you explained the Monsters alongside Anya’s badass last stand. I hope we get to see her in future video’s, perhaps as a cameo in the background, or something more though it’s all up to you!

[@DragonaxFilms]

I'm not one to use the word "epic" very often these days, but this video deserves it in the purest unironic sense of the word.

[@oventoad3181]

Probably the best D&D series on KZbin.

[@Proctor_Conley]

That style, that framing; rack & roll, man! Bravo!

[@DeafRat-tarkov]

The best type of stories revenge filled ones this felt like a short dnd kill bill

[@YourCrazyDolphin]

Anyway, had a dnd session with, suprisingly, a necromancer who not only wasn't evil, but actively assisted the party. She was reviving former friends and allies from a specific grave site she enchanted, the undead being *mostly* the same person, only real control just guiding them back to the necromancer's base of operations, where she meets with members of a resistance group we were assisting.

[@emeryd.2570]

Yesss, the arc in the campaign I'm DMing focuses on the undead right now and I can't WAIT to use some of these!!! Awesome video, I always love these

[@BigBennyJ1]

This is like my favorite one you've done, the story and Info mix flawlessly in my opinion

[@danikav2411]

I love that you're integrating stats info with stories. Stories are why I play dnd. :)

[@ShortBanjos]

Now this is some of the highest quality content that I’ve ever had the pleasure to behold.

[@1mew101]

I love the Castlevania reference at the beginning of the character standing outside the gates of a castle XD

[@kirbycooper9496]

I was just rewatching your videos today! Thanks for the upload!

[@toren4062]

This one was by far the best from the series, from already mindblowingly good series.

[@Erikreaver]

Glorious outro, man! Good job. And heck, that beholder zombie looked scaaary.

[@omegapickle7132]

By far one of my favorites. Awesome work, love this videos. They have helped me a lot in setting up encounters with my players!

[@robertdufour9684]

I LOVE THIS FORMAT! Keep it up man

[@CL30]

Great story, punctuated by a great outro! Very glad I've found this series

[@Cyriakx]

Anya is my new favorite gal.

[@levikarkiainen331]

Goodness that was glorious. I love those sort of Last Stand badassery moments. XD And I can't think of a single thing more pleasing than a petty obnoxious full of himself bad guy begging for his life before mercilessly being turned into compost.

[@Neco_Neco-Lyr_Lyr]

Bruh, that was pretty cool Good video Keep it up man

[@makenziehawkins2201]

I’m very happy I was able to click this so fast. Love your voice and vids. Thx!!

[@makenziehawkins2201]

AHHHHH! I was noticed!!

[@TigirlakaLaserwolf6]

I introduced a few of my friends to D&D a few months back, one of them ended up getting disintigrated. RIP Dragonborn Paladin, we hardly knew ye, wait hold on CR 5? We were only level 3??? That's actually something of a confidence booster, except for the disintegration part.

[@mrvegetable2675]

This is a "little" different from the rest of the monsters misguided series but BOI oh Boi is it a GOOD AND awesome change

[@falls1974]

Hely hell! This episode was AWESOME! I loved all episodes but this one is just, wow!

[@tomto8748]

Her hair is AMAZING!

[@WestwardRecords1763]

Yes I am very happy for this I love the art style

[@RubyGalaxyYT]

I like the small and big threaded stories, love the art work

[@ImPotao]

I've been binge watching videos like yours jotting down notes for my next (and first non oneshot)campaign

[@tuskerboar2047]

I had no idea crawling were a thing until this video, and now I know what to make an army of when I make a Kobold necromancer

[@Apesuvl]

Definitely the best episode so far! Keep up the good work

[@tauIrrydah]

I can totally see this as a great 1 shot to do for someone when the group can't meet up.

[@NecroRevenant]

I would love to see some extra optional rules for chopping limbs and those repulsive beholder eyes. Great work man!

[@t.b.cont.]

Who can say where the road goes, Where they day flows, only time

[@celticcountrylover]

"If you kill me, you're just as bad as-" *sword slice* is the most relatable fucking reaction.

[@NaiadVT]

HELL yeah, always glad to see a Paladin kicking undead ass and taking Zero Bullshit from the necromancer trying to weasel his way out of the situation

[@bredlast5559]

Thank you

[@foxbiskits6973]

8/10 Loved all of the artwork but no undead waifu like usually. This is a joke. I loved your videos and stories.