Vox Machina Season 2 Ep1-3 All Easter Eggs

My attempt at finding all of the Ability Easter Eggs referenced in The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2 Ep1-3.

[@TwojaStaraIFrytki]

Placing Matt in the roles of different npc's really sells whole "animated TTRPG" feel

[@bluehat_plumber9763]

When Thordak went all Godzilla on the Cloudtop, I was absolutely FLOORED. What a start to the season!

[@jahrusalem3658]

Right?! When I saw that, my fucking jaw dropped because I didn't remember him doing that in the campaign. But I'm glad they made Thordak different than other Red Dragon's other than just being bigger. He's my favorite character this season.

[@occultcenturion1131]

I actually wanted to implement that into an ancient red dragon encounter in my own game! I'm just wondering how best to do it.

[@garrettbatter1764]

Reminded me of Shin Godzilla doing his Atomic Breath the first time. Starts out as a flame and then turns into a beam.

[@heixiong5860]

Actually given the timeline I think it's more likely that the "Cadeceus" Cameo is actually his dad, Cornelius Clay, on his quest to fix the Blooming Grove.

[@uninterruptedrhythm4104]

Sam mentioned that his kids have died at least 3-4 times in the show already 😂

[@justaghostinthesea]

What a great father!

[@justanotherchannelonyoutub126]

For those looking for Caduceus and Yasha: Caduceus is at 3:02 near the bottom next to the stairs standing in front of some green robed people Yasha is at 3:03 in front of the biggest buildings door talking to two people, one with orange hair and another with blonde (at least I think that’s her)

[@sadknight2826]

Thanks for the help. I did post still frames at the end of the video because some of the Easter Eggs went by kinda fast hope it helped.

[@kurisuuu48]

@@sadknight2826 I think one of the kneeling hooded figures (btw, green The Traveller's hood?) has also blue skin and sleeves that pretty much fit Jester's clothes)

[@briannadesrochers679]

I'm also pretty sure that that's caleb and essek in the right hand corner in the shot with yasha

[@elizabethkblanco4620]

@@briannadesrochers679 I don’t think it’s Essek. He has short hair, not long hair.

[@zaneharris706]

i dont think thats Cad however it would make sense if it was one of his family members on their quest they went on before him not sure which one

[@tauro0205]

I loved the moment when Grog showed with a door and blocked the fire while yelling 'Get behind me!'. Braum mode activated.

[@tristanmilner9511]

Shin Godzilla. The only Godzilla to go from red flame breath to a focused beam.

[@johnowen5662]

I think Grog using a metal door to defend against Thordak’s breath may also be a reference to Fatalis from Monster Hunter, during the fight against it in MH World, there are multiple times where the only way to save yourself from its fire breath is to hide behind metal structures that get almost completely melted by the breath, similar to in the show

[@sadknight2826]

Interesting I'm fairly new to Monster Hunter World and haven't gotten to that part yet so I wasn't aware of the possible reference but it sounds super cool. Thank you for the information I'll defiantly look into it.

[@jahrusalem3658]

This might just be me, but does anyone else think Thordak has a weird resemblance to Safi'Jiva? Other than just being red dragons of course, but in general build, horn structure and other such things. I can't be the only one seeing this can I?

[@noname6756]

That survivor/refugee girl staring at grog,she looked alot like Eren (aot), I know it's she'll be adressed later, but her clothes, the green eyes, everything resembled young eren (the vibe is also almost same lol)

[@sadknight2826]

That is a very interesting idea you could be right. Thank you for the awesome fun fact I didn't notice it before but now that you mention it I can total see it.

[@matheusfiorelli8829]

i think it would make more sense for that be a Deck of Ilusions (you know who had one), cause Grog finding it after the battle with Thordak is such an icconic scene, i dont think they would change that :V

[@sadknight2826]

Honestly I was looking forward to Grog finding it the normal way as well and after seeing ep4-6 it looks like it was just a teaser to get us hyped for the Deck of Many Things so here's hoping we get to see it soon. Thank you for the comment I totally agree.

[@AMoniqueOcampo]

The flirting Kash does with Keyleth feels like an Easter Egg. Wonder if they'll kiss this season.

[@steffenbrandes6084]

I thaight the stand behind me from grog with the door is a league of legends reference cuse there is a big muscular guy that shields his allies with a door his name is braum and he has a voiceline thats "stand behind braum"

[@sadknight2826]

Interesting I'm not familiar with League of Legends so there could be another reference in this scene. Thanks for letting me know I'll look into it.

[@amritas-edits]

I thought the earth wind and fire thing was more an Avatar the Last Airbender/the Legend of Korra reference especially with Keyleth going "i'm not that great with water yet"

[@sadknight2826]

Oh yeah their is defiantly a lot of references to the avatar as we build up to Keyleth's Aramenté and this one can be considered one of them too but the band was very popular during the casts youth which their known for making references to things from their generation so it is most likely both. Thank you for the comment you bring up a very good point.

[@amritas-edits]

@@sadknight2826 oh alright alright I didn't know that

[@Dyundu]

I’m really, really hoping they animate the goldfish scene

[@volteer1332]

That's after thordak. Season 2 only gets to umbrasyl. But we do appear to be getting "I fist the wound" with bigby's hand

[@kevinobill4818]

Oh man, Thordak does have a strong Godzilla vibe in this show.

[@justaghostinthesea]

If he starts speaking Japanese, I'm running

[@kevinobill4818]

@@justaghostinthesea Well, there is an option for changing language on Prime including Japanese.

[@justaghostinthesea]

@@kevinobill4818 AH SHIT

[@kevinobill4818]

@@justaghostinthesea But don’t worry, this series is only made in the west with English speaking people. Not in Japanese like say the Isekai anime

[@justaghostinthesea]

@@kevinobill4818 My lawyers have advised me not to continue this bit

[@tomadough]

That's what I thought! I agree that's young dagen!

[@KoldGlaze]

I thought the "fabled lance of dragon slaying" was a reference to Ash in c3 breaking the lens thing that Talisean thought was a magic item. In this clip you literally see the magic "break" from the sword.

[@TenebiCenturion]

Dont think it's a reference to that, but I did react with a "that wouldnt break it..."

[@WelshGiraffa]

Now Thordak is a reason fire dragon are the best

[@stevencavanagh7990]

you missed Solid Snake in the Cloud top. and the Tabaxi who says Tourests in Episode two is the one from the Bar fight in Season 1 episode 1.

[@DylanZombie]

@SadKnight Thordak is shin Godzilla the only Godzilla that goes from flame to focused beam (1:23) and (1:28) even the powerup at (1:18) is Godzilla esque

[@Henribellani]

I find hard that be Dagen since he is in/from Wildemount and also, I doubt he is the only adventurer in a wheelchair

[@sadknight2826]

I totally agree but since there are hidden campaign 2 characters in the show it could have been a reference to him so I left it in as a bonus nod to his character. Thank you for the comment your totally right another reason it shouldn't be him is that Dagen is a dwarf and this guy appears to be a human.

[@Henribellani]

@@sadknight2826 I see what you mean, like Cad and Yasha (btw, nice one founding Yasha, never gonna found her without your vídeo)

[@sadknight2826]

@@Henribellani Glad to help I missed her too on my first few watch's.

[@anamariefalk3796]

Sorry, but the meme is “is this a pigeon”

[@sadknight2826]

Thank you so much for the information. I'm not familiar with the original meme just it's many iterations so I was unaware which one was the first. Thank you again this is very helpful, I 'll remember to update it in the final video.

[@ideiran2818]

3:54 - too many legs for bulette, I think its different creature

[@jf_kein_k8590]

Was wondering about the woman with glasses, cause she looked kinda out of place in the Slayer's Take. Also, the little girl that glared at Grog in Whitestone, is that a reference or just because he is a goliath like Vedmire from season 1?

[@remytheassassin]

What exactly is the DnD logo in it's scene I can't see it

[@sadknight2826]

Thanks for the question I have a still frame of it at the end of the video to help you see it better but in his iris you can see the DnD Logo which is an & symbol designed as a dragon breathing fire hope this helps

[@mockx]

They have the deck already?

[@Blazieth]

Didn't want to do another "loot the dragon's hoard" scene, probably. Probably won't actually use it until later.

[@MadamFoogie]

I have to admit, I was a little annoyed by the normie memes the writers chose to feature. But . . . Upon further consideration, Critical Role was birthed from the internet, and is right to incorporate its gags. After all, Vox Machina's campaign was happening during the heyday of these dusty old memes. They were new back then. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Also, sneaky Caduceus. We need to have more firbolg Where's Waldos. For a half-giant race, he sure is hard to spot!