The Ritual | "You're the one who changes people" | Critical Role C2E91 Highlight

[@drunkenbutterfly21]

"I'm a transmutation wizard but you're the one who changes people" absolutely beautiful

[@OHNOKite]

Definitely one of the best one-liners of campaign 2 so far!

[@groofay]

not gonna lie, I got choked up at that.

[@NicoNeilson]

I cri everytiem

[@owenwabie3401]

Oh yeah, that line was gold, man these guys are soooo goooood!!!

[@blueshoals]

I think Liam is trying to have Caleb accidentally romance Jester without meaning to, just by being a friend. Anyone else who is looking to go after Jester is going to have to bring their A-Game, or Caleb is going to leave them in the dust without even really trying.

[@Chris_Meade]

"You want me to put a witch in this? There can be a witch sam! I got rules for this shit in the book!" Episode 3

[@frankmartinjr6236]

I need a link with a time stamp please

[@levishackelton4437]

Frank Martin Jr I’m too lazy to find a time stamp for you but watch the episode, it’s in there. www.google.com/search?q=season+2+episode+3+critical+role&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS737US738&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&spknlang=en-US&inm=vs&vse=1

[@2thatonegirl16]

I THOUGHT OF THIS TOO!!!! BWAHAHAHAHA

[@justinburton5636]

Frank Martin Jr It’s also in this video, though it’s more shit post content kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2fRhWdmbbCBjpI

[@Chris_Meade]

@@levishackelton4437 yea it's the part where they're all talking about a witch hut

[@mondelsson]

That fact that Caleb has to stop himself from saying "everything you've done for me" really sets up the idea that he's got some conflicted feelings about jester.

[@thebravelittleroaster2259]

"Im not fjord I'm Jeff" Roll playing in an rpg

[@jackdog06]

*Jjeff

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

Good news everyone. We found travises third character.

[@fatcoyote2]

It's just a three-way race to see who's going to ask out/be asked out by Jester at this point.

[@jaredsousa9356]

I know right. It’s a love square in

[@mhk013]

simple solution is just go the harem route

[@jaredsousa9356]

Elliott Kim. I wouldn’t be opposed

[@Dan-qy6zv]

@@jaredsousa9356 eh more like a love triangle. Jester mostly has her eyes on her crush Fjord and maybe, just maybe, an interest in Beau. Caleb seems more like a loving brother to her and Nott is just the mom of the group trying to figure out who will get together (or basically the shipper of the group).

[@blueshoals]

Really? Only a three-way race? I get the feeling that Caleb just wants a friend, Jester likes Caleb, And Fjord, Beau, and Yasha all like Jester.

[@bluefootwalking]

Meanwhile, in Matt’s mind: “Bwahaha! Did you REALLY think it would be that simple?” (Twirls moustache)

[@TizziQ]

Omg, Matt threatened them with a witch ssooooo long ago...and it finally happened...

[@SaintBigfoot]

When Caleb said "You have done so much for m-all of us." Of course, the focus is on him, but if you look at Marisha and Travis, they both have these deep loving smiles on their faces. Beau, Fjord and Caleb...may all hold affections for Jester and I honestly don't know who she is going to choose in the end but lordy if someone isn't going to be getting their heart broken.

[@iqbalkurniawan5626]

jester will have her own harem, just saying

[@cavenaga383]

Why would their heart be broken? Jester may choose one romantically, sure, but that won't change the depth of her friendship with the others.

[@HalfTangible]

@Danny Dolan On the one hand, you're right. On the other hand... the Mighty Nein are not most people. Beau, at least, seems like she'll end up with Yasha.

[@RedaiRmal]

@@HalfTangible Good call, mate.

[@jaredsousa9356]

At 7:55 Caleb wanted to tell Jester “You have done so much for me” but changed it to “us.” I noticed that during stream that that nearly brought me to tears cause I do the same thing and it’s heart wrenching.

[@jaredsousa9356]

Everyone loves Jester man (maybe not love love in some cases, but still)

[@NicoNeilson]

it was so touching

[@kaitlynwickham6237]

I've been on the Widojest ship since they danced in Hupperdook, and I will *die* on this ship.

[@jaredsousa9356]

Kaitlyn Wickham. The only problem is Jester hasn’t had any romantic interest in anyone else but Fjord. I’m just waiting for someone to slap Fjord and tell him that Jester is into him.

[@iqbalkurniawan5626]

@@kaitlynwickham6237 same comrade, i will join even if this ship end up sinking. i will sink with it

[@placebo5466]

Liam was on fire this episode.

[@moonlight2870]

Poor choice of words

[@mistamemewide]

*_a ptsd Badum tiss_*

[@makaylakraus1897]

Honestly, in my opinion, Liam gives Caleb the *best* one on one talks out of everyone in the group

[@Melodifinest]

better him than his parents

[@RedaiRmal]

Liam is definitely one of the most incredible players I've ever seen. I long for the day I get to DM for someone like him haha. But I do love my less experienced players as well. God I wish I could craft a story as engaging as all of them are able to.

[@StarfireArcher]

I was so relieved and excited when Nott agreed to go through with the ritual. But when the witch’s cackle came in, I was kicking my blankets from shock and excitement!

[@jaredsousa9356]

I know Matt will never let it be that easy, but they have 2 clerics that can potentially cast remove curse. But I doubt the players will use it/Matt won’t let it happen like that.

[@lockskelington314]

@@jaredsousa9356 It might not remove it entirely but maybe it will remove it for a time period. I also read somewhere that The woman that Cursed Nott is the Same person who cured Calebs insanity and told Beau's father that fortune.

[@RangerKellyn12]

I like the fact the Jester final mentioned a bit of frustration that Fjord went with the Wildmother instead of the Traveler

[@Samael767]

My Widojest shipper's heart grew three sizes that day. ❤️

[@mayihelpyou8786]

Samael76 Same! I know it's probably never going to happen, but I love them so much!

[@NicoNeilson]

saAAAME

[@XpVersusVista]

jester and caleb have more of a dear friend/sibling relationship than a romance. i have a similar relationship to a female friend of mine. she just has such a loving and good-hearted spirit, it drew me, someone with a very depressed and cynical heart, right in. but there is not a slight bit of romantic feeling towards her, just gratefulness and the bliss of seeing her good nature, despite the grim things in this world.

[@Samael767]

@@XpVersusVista that's cool! In this particular instance, I disagree.

[@andrewaddison777]

@@XpVersusVista Caleb has more of a connection to Jester than Beau and Fjord. Caleb seems to be the only one out of the 3 who consistently supports and checks in on her. He is the only of the 3 that is okay with the Traveler because JESTER trusts The Traveler meanwhile Fjord and Beau are dismissive and Beau plans to assault Jesters oldest friend next time she sees him. I am certain Jester has picked up on Caleb feelings. Watch Jester during the hallway scene in this video. Look at her after The Traveler says Caleb is right.

[@cinder8151]

I love how the music is paced during the ritual scene so much. HOW DOES MATT DO IT SO WELL???

[@emmote77]

Hours and hours of practice.

[@Melik565]

YES! He timed it so well, even the damn music pause when Caleb first felt the witch's resistance!

[@spartanchief2]

Inject that Widojest straight into my veins why don't you Liam. Also, I love that little piano bit you play whenever there is a major Widojest moment (Ep.77). It's so wholesome.

[@gerizanocz3388]

It kinda ruined it for me, because he put the same music under Fjord amd Jester moments

[@uhltide3]

"Tropical location" OMG I died at the way Travis said that.

[@GeneralDeath198]

So I guess we gotta murder an evil witch so that Nott can return to her true form which should be super fun. And also I actually don’t know who jester is gonna be with at this point as it seems the whole top half of the table seems to really like her.

[@jaybird6811]

Shes gonna be with everyone and anyone. She's just so sweet!

[@yussefmamdouh2619]

I don't think killing the witch will dispel the curse, I think Matt is going to make it more complicated than that. Maybe they'll have to find another way to dispel the curse or even convince/threaten the witch to do it.

[@ukiahduran6793]

Or feed the witch a cupcake....

[@dracowolf3212]

YES!!! SORRY! But I was genuinely hoping Nott's condition would be more than just Reincarnate that would be easily fixed by a True Polymorph spell and now that that's confirmed I am. Super. Duper. Excited! YES!!!

[@Kazatron10000]

I love that whenever liams character is in love with another pc he’s always telling them “don’t doubt yourself your awesome”

[@kyanitedragon8579]

...Later "I told you to name it, I DIDN'T TELL YOU TO NAME IT AFTER YOURSELF?!"

[@dindinfiend6801]

*something sad/wholesome happens* The piano

[@leo_the_deer4007]

This kiss between Nott and Caleb was so symbolic They truly have a special relationship and you don’t need to shipp them (which I guess no one does) to notice it. Truly amazing

[@juanpablomontalvo4715]

Leo _The_Deer Well i do. But mostly because that’s why i’m a filthy degenerate that loves InCase’s art

[@leticiagraca1099]

I do ship but I see them more like an impossible love story. Nott loves Yeza, but like Sam said it's an high-school crush and relationship, and she changed a lot, and... Caleb was the one who was there to see it first and he never judged her. For Caleb, she's his first friend since a long time, someone who cares about him like he never thought someone would care again. I don't believe their relationship is going to be the endgame, but they will always have this love and care for each other, and that's what makes their relationship so special.

[@Quadraxis]

Evil Carousel Matthew Mercer strikes again.

[@Cpt50Caliber]

Jester: Is in a cult. The Nein: Let’s workshop this…

[@zerdius2008]

1. What is the Travelers real name? 2. What does he look like under the cloak. 3. What is his alignment?

[@jaredsousa9356]

1. People are 95 percent sure it is Artagan (and archfey from the first campaign who ask VM to make him a doorway) 2. I assume that he is using like fishies self or something cause Artagan has a very distinct look 3. Maybe CN? Maybe Jester will try to make him CG, cause that would be awesome.

[@lockskelington314]

2. No one Knows. The Traveler is one of the gods of the primary races and is known for his name, Traveling. He is also a shapeshifter or rather the God of all shapeshifters. He can change his form at will.

[@green407]

The traveler’s alignment is chaotic neutral, the others? A mystery really

[@PaulO.K.]

@@lockskelington314 This Traveler is not Eberon based. He's homebrewed by Matt. At the same time, I have little doubt that The Traveler can shapeshift.

[@lockskelington314]

@@PaulO.K. He has been in older editions like the Raven Queen. He is a shapshifting Chaotic god.

[@queenturk3y642]

Jester is by far my favorite character EVER on Critical Role, but seeing Nott be like a mother helping Jester figure out how to sell the Traveler is heartwarming!

[@mjr8888]

I love (really I don't) that Nott's suffering by this witch (and goblins) is because she was put in a position to protect her family, killing a goblin in self defense.

[@trixus4768]

Jester: trying to explain why is traveler cool Caduceus: we are going to need more G U I D A N C E!!!

[@baludlad2173]

the absolute WHIPLASH of going between Caleb and Jester being the cutest to that fuckin cursed ass ritual is so intense.

[@MadBoyChes]

I swear to God now I really want Caduceus to just look at Jester and say "I always loved you" just to see the reactions

[@lockskelington314]

Its interesting to see that Jester was pissed that Fjord went to the Wild-mother instead of the Traveler.

[@Dan-qy6zv]

Wait. Why did that piss her off?

[@squeezie_b8895]

TheKirinDP bc she tried to convince to go with the Traveler and he didn’t and Jester often construes rejection over her god with a rejection of her

[@night4345]

@@squeezie_b8895 She really didn't even try to get Fjord to worship the Traveler.

[@nickmoore6861]

Soooo...we have a woman in pale clothing in Nott’s backstory, a woman in pale clothing in Caleb’s backstory, and a strange woman who helped Beau’s father in her backstory...coincidence??? I think NOT! I think Nott indeed.

[@chrillin5765]

“Eye of The Traveler, give me sight beyond sight” on some Thunder Cats shit XD

[@emzular]

favourite part of ep91 was definitely essek (in the hot tub, at dinner, at breakfast) - but the Caleb + Jester moment was sO PURE, my second favourite by far!

[@cam.international]

It was so beautiful yet so sad...

[@gabrielperez498]

Ritual name: Brave Transferance

[@BiggySn1p3r]

I love how the music stops right when Matt says "and your're blocked"

[@dnunez7723]

2:27 vanilla destiny in a nutshell.

[@adrianjuarez1162]

D Nunez lol I got that reference.

[@wolverineaquajock2]

"I don't have time to explain, go fight this drider"

[@jetvulcan2020]

Jester working on her sales pitch is great "he's really cool" also Fjrod as Jeff is great.

[@jbonzmcgee]

It was a beautiful moment but the close up loses out on the expression on Travis' face.. You can tell he appreciates the sweet moment his buddy provided for the mother of his kid.

[@nunya5230]

12:24 oh that smile is heartbreaking knowing what happens

[@zeriul09]

ok, head cannon time, the witch didnt curse nott to be in a goblin form, she swapped bodies instead and the witch has been running around in Veth's body

[@rexosaur9535]

That be so fucked up

[@thefinalfrontear]

Rexosaur BRUH

[@MrIronWar]

At this I'm taking notes of how many Bbegs for each character has! Geez the M9 cannot get a break!

[@cinnabonbons]

this episode really said Fjorclay and Widojest rights!!

[@sarahgilliss3503]

"He's given me sight beyond sight..." Sight beyond sight...THUNDERCATS?!

[@yshrivera]

The fact that Caleb was so on board with Jester organizing Traveler con and validating her faith, while Fjord and Beau talked abt beating up Artagan after his reveal is why I am dedicating my life to Widojest.

[@andrewaddison777]

You are speaking facts! I don't know why people don't address this point more often. Caleb is the only one who 100% supports Jester in whatever she does.

[@coby-jaehughes6191]

I've always had a slight suspension of the traveler after learning that the chained oblivion pretends to be God's. I've always been in denial. But now 100%. This is a cult and this God's gonna break her heart.

[@Samael767]

Nah, it's Artagan. Heart breaking is still possible though.

[@PaulO.K.]

@@Samael767 I could see Artagan being tricked by or tricking The Chained Oblivion though. The second one could be really wild haha

[@balijosu]

I'll bet the Traveler is Jester's imaginary friend who she willed into existence.

[@IrisGlowingBlue]

I remember watching this live & when Matt said that the spell was ready, it was like, "Wait what now???? I'm not rEADY"

[@markamanic]

Don't mind us, just helping Jester figure out how to best set up her cult. are we the bad guys?

[@samanthasmith8652]

The fucking, piano dude it kills me every time XD

[@LaLloronaVT]

Goddamn all of the red flags for cult shit is so obvious it’s just killing me lol

[@makaylakraus1897]

Gosh darn it Liam with the subtle acting always. When Nott tells him that he's a good man he double blinks. That's not an actor disagreeing that's Caleb disagreeing. Urg good body language always

[@patrickjohnson1649]

Spelled Fjeff?,,,

[@chickensoupfordipshits]

Patrick Johnson Gjeoff

[@ChattinoRoyalAirForce]

Jefjfj

[@DCdabest]

Great. Now Jester is going to be a cult leader, you guys.

[@ianedwards1988]

Great choice in music :)

[@ganymeade275]

I knew it was too good to be true but slowly let hope grow D=

[@Kazatron10000]

This is just top table heart eyeing jester

[@rinzletx2192]

soooooooo nott and caleb are doing a human transmutation (or in this case halfling) like a certain duo I know.......

[@makaylakraus1897]

This always greatly amuses me but the whole thing was that the human soul was unable to be compensated for. Bringing a mother back to life vs simply (lol) changing someone's body

[@riseup3150]

For anyone curious about the song i took the time to find a proper link freesound.org/people/Ellary/sounds/353156/#

[@Wolfysaurus]

Really hope they name that spell The Brave Transformation.

[@crazedcatlady867]

If they can have such strong fictional bonds, just think

[@Ashjay99]

I really think the traveller is Actually the Dark six traveller and Matt was just fibbing when he said it wasnt because it sounds so familiar with the For ever Bad deed, do a good deed keeping balance. The Traveller is Unalligned but is Really True Neutral IMO

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah, nice production sir.

[@jonnygadfly]

This video made me happy. :)

[@dustinlandgraver6366]

What is the piano song played when clean talks to jester?

[@SPACEHARICE]

4:28 This is for me to rewatch later

[@night4345]

If only Jester had gotten Fjord on board with the Traveler. He'd have been a really great recruiter.

[@dartdevious561]

Good stuff, thanks

[@CharlieThunder24]

random thought... Jesters dad is really a massively powerful sorcerer who can project his powers towards his daughter, and keeps in touch with her through the guise of the Traveler....

[@Jared-iq6ul]

Err, no, her dad is confirmed to be The Gentlemen. I don’t think he’s a sorcerer.

[@CharlieThunder24]

he could be both. that's what I'm saying.

[@squeezie_b8895]

CharlieThunder24 yeah, pretty sure the Traveler is Jester’s dad theory is dead in the water. The Gentleman would never do that and their relationship would be really creepy if that was the case. Jester had said before that she’s in love with the Traveler and she finds him attractive. Matt wouldn’t go there.

[@MashTayto]

Just had a thought. Will Nott still have her tattoo after they change her body back?

[@liger-9990]

Nico! Spoilers! Not all your subscribers haven’t seen it yet! Why in the title?! The TITLE! Love your stuff and am not actually that made but still. Edit: thanks for updating the title and to Pepeline Doll for pointing out you had

[@thefinalfrontear]

Has the title changed at all? “The Ritual/Caleb Consoles Jester” doesn’t look like it has any spoilers in it. What would you have rather it been?

[@liger-9990]

Pepeline Doll you’re right it changed.

[@Lordofcookiejars]

With the way KZbin recommendations work, nice spoiler for anyone who's ever watched an episode of Critical Role but isn't caught up... (Edit: Previous title outright said "Nott's Transformation", so guess it's better now).

[@rando685]

Agreed

[@dragonjames4500]

fancy intro

[@fishiewishie5686]

I would like to say, posting highlights the day of can absolutely ruin moments for people trying to watch that day. Please just postpone by like one day

[@NicoNeilson]

I may experiment with this

[@codeskhr4092]

my name jef

[@Starsmith2753]

ok i know i might get some hate but why does jester act like see has a int and wis of 8

[@gio3]

I think it's because of her sheltered upbringing, and because she is very trusting of others

[@Brandon-cc5db]

Jester is clever, but naive. And the traveler knows how to use her naivety to create a character for her to see him as.

[@jetvulcan2020]

Jester was a lonely child in need of a friend and the Traveler is a trickster god. So from childhood the Traveler has shaped Jester into its beautiful agent of Chaos. she is full of contradiction innocent but dark, cleaver but naive, Caring but greedy, As the Travelers Cleric I think the Traveler just want her to upset the stats quo in the world introduce fun and Frustration into it. Jester is a person who after living thou many adventures in this campaign once told someone the craziest thing she has seen is a bug carrying a piece of bread up stairs.

[@Youssii]

Britton Lashley because she’s a warlock in disguise

[@nilskollerstedt7993]

The title has now spoiled this moment for me :( There are lots of people still catching up who will get this in their recommendations...

[@mysterioso2006]

This is one of only a handful of episodes I got to watch live. The discord's reactions were just insane! Also, I want to ask something just to make sure I'm not crazy. Everyone ships Jester and Caleb romantically, but am I the only person who sees them as top-tier older brother and younger sister? Like they clearly care about each other a lot, but I never get romantic vibes from their interactions. Maybe thats just me.

[@mysterioso2006]

@@kixmix2450 Hm. I did forget about the 'astrid' moment back in Hupperdook.

[@squeezie_b8895]

Morgan Also, Liam as Caleb gives big “checking out Jester” vibes in way he physically embodies the character sometimes. Beau and Caleb are more like siblings - Jester and Caleb are in an interesting undefined place right now. They’re very careful in the way they interact with each other.

[@mysterioso2006]

@@squeezie_b8895 I rewatched some of the Widowjes moments and when Jester offered ice cream to the traveler and I think maybe I am the weird one actually....there does seem to be some chemistry there that I wasn't really considering before. I think I also *personally* dont like it as a ship very much. Glad I asked for other people's takes

[@JohnDoe404.]

I don't think Caleb is into Jester in that way, more just love as a dear friend. Something he hasn't had in a long time. It was pretty clear that the person he still loves is Astrid. I mean hell, when they danced together he called her Astrid. If that's not clear enough of a sign that she's the one on his mind the most then idk wat is

[@spartanchief2]

I actually think the fact that he mistook Jester for Astrid during the waltz shows how much he values Jester. It's definitely complicated, with Astrid being alive and evil, but there is some slow burn RP that is brewing between Caleb and Jester that some of the cast recognizes.

[@indigoward4396]

Laura Bailey? More like Laura BABELY! 😍

[@dabeans5847]

I usually really love these videos and always wait until I've seen the episode to watch them for obvious reasons... But come on man, MASSIVE spoiler in the TITLE of the video?? The episode went up on youtube LAST NIGHT! Ruined a whole episode, and what I can only assume is a HUGE campaign/character defining moment, because I didn't have time to watch all 4 hours of the episode last night. I hate spoilers and do everything I can to avoid them but not much I can do when such a MAJOR spoiler turns up in my recommendations without me even clicking on the video. Gonna have to make sure your videos don't show up again and unsubscribe. It's a shame tbh.