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The first chapter of Candela Obscura featured the Circle of the Vassal and the Veil. It premiered Thursday, 25 May 2023 on Twitch, and aired monthly for three episodes on the last Thursday of the month through 7 July 2023. The podcasts and YouTube video-on-demand versions for Chapter One were released two weeks following the initial stream on Twitch.[1]

Cast and characters[]

Actor Character Specialty
Taliesin Jaffe The Lightkeeper
Matthew Mercer Game Master
Laura Bailey Arlo Black Occultist
Anjali Bhimani Charlotte Eaves Magician
Robbie Daymond Howard Margrove Professor
Ashley Johnson Auggie James Criminal

Circle Characteristics[]

History[]

Background[]

"Candela Obscura: The Cold Embrace" (CO1x01)[]

"Candela Obscura: Ravage of Red Lamp" (CO1x02)[]

"Candela Obscura: The Collectors" (CO1x03)[]

Episodes[]

No. Title Original airdate Link Runtime
1 "Candela Obscura: The Cold Embrace" (CO1x01) 23-05-25 VOD 3:37:36
After witnessing a devastating tragedy, a young street urchin has the veil yanked from his shrouded life - upturning and thrusting him into an esoteric world, guided by the light of a secret order…
2 "Candela Obscura: Ravage of Red Lamp" (CO1x02) 23-06-29 VOD 4:18:21
A hunger yearns throughout city streets, as The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil toil to unravel the mysteries of Newfaire's ancient history.
3 "Candela Obscura: The Collectors" (CO1x03) 23-07-27 VOD 5:01:53
The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil band together one final time to close unresolved business, as a newfound terror awakens within the permeating void.

External Links[]

References[]

  1. Critical Role Logo HYPE! CANDELA OBSCURA – OUR NEW HORROR TTRPG SHOW PREMIERES MAY 25TH! on CritRole.com .
  2. See "Candela Obscura: The Cold Embrace" (CO1x01) at 1:03:06.  Called "Trauma Bonding" on stream, it corresponds to the "In This Together" ability described in the corebook.
  3. At least two PCs (Charlotte Eaves and Howard Margrove) have abilities associated to roles/specialties they don't have, which is made possible by this Circle Ability.

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