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"Reunited" (3x64) is the sixty-fourth episode of the third campaign of Critical Role. Though split across the continents of Exandria and separated by the constraints of weird magic, both teams of Bells Hells converge in Jrusar to finally reconvene with their companions...

Synopsis[]

Announcements[]

  • First up is Thorum Rings, sponsoring Sam's first SAM Talk about Thorum and the invention of the round ring in 2012 made from materials other than sand, paper, or lettuce. Use code CriticalRole for 20% off on unique rings for unique people.
  • Second sponsor is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom video game. Watch the trailer during the break to find out what the critics are saying about it. Matt's apparently played it a lot.
  • Merch Alert! Bells Hells hoodie now available everywhere but Australia, the new Quebec.
  • 4-Sided Dive returns next Tuesday, 11 July 2023 at 7:00pm Pacific.

Previously on Critical Role[]

So, Team Wildemount: After being one half of Bells Hells' cast and scattered troop over to the continent of Wildemount, re-engaging with a member of Chetney's past, Deanna and her companion F.R.I.D.A., discovering some of the strange changes in the world and the surrounding ways that magic seems to function both new and old because of the Apogee Solstice and the recent events, you managed to go past and succeed across some challenges. You traveled from the city of Uthodurn to the ruined and cursed township of Molaesmyr in the center of the Savalirwood, absconded with information from the past of Ludinus Da'leth himself, and survived. And some of you got freaky. But after some rest and a newly-acquired staff, you chose to Teleport yourselves back to Jrusar with your two new companions in tow. Upon rolling your d100 for the teleportation, you rolled extremely low.

Part I[]

The story picks up at the end of Team Wildemount's last episode. Hurtling through dimensional space, the party is damaged by psychic forces in two distinct waves before eventually coming to rest in a new location. (OOC: Laura rolled a 5 on the Teleport at the end of "Escape From The Past" (3x58) which caused the party to take 18 points of damage. On her re-roll, she rolled a 4 for another 15 damage. On her third try, she rolled a 13, placing the party in a similar location to their intended destination.) Deanna casts Mass Cure Wounds on the battered group, and they find themselves high in a mountainous area on a cliffside that they soon realize is still on Wildemount far to the southwest of the Greying Wildlands,[1] rather than their intended destination, Marquet. They are approached by a group of large, armed bird-people (eisfuura or aarakocra) to whom they attempt to surrender but several of them are caught in thrown nets. Surrounded by large birds, Fresh Cut Grass grows increasingly nervous. Imogen attempts to explain it was a failed Teleport and eventually the party convinces their captors that they just want to leave. FCG is growing increasingly distraught, which F.R.I.D.A. notices and contacts him telepathically, calming him slightly. They are blindfolded and flown away, but FCG's stress level tips over into rage. Imogen uses her telekinetic ability to pull down her blindfold and sees this, so casts Calm Emotions on the aeormaton. While he is rational, he continues casting it on himself until they are all landed. They are told if they return they'll be killed. The birdfolk then fly off.

FCG is still rage-filled and continuing to self-cast Calm Emotions. FRIDA kisses him and he is calmed very slightly, enough to regain control. Imogen's Staff of Dark Odyssey needs to recharge overnight before it can cast Teleport again, so the party takes a long rest. While FCG is in stasis, FRIDA casts Detect Thoughts on him, delving deep to discover within him an intrusive but immovable intent to kill, destroy, and cleanse, added by someone building and enchanting something deep within FCG's body.

Pretty - Pyromeekorai

Fan art of Pretty in his nightgown, by Pyromeekorai.[art 1]

In the morning, Imogen uses the Staff to successfully transport the party to the Smolder Spire of Jrusar, which is in the still-dark very early morning. They notice an unusual military presence in the city and that many of the magical lights of the town are diminished. Deanna successfully casts Scry on Laudna using the blood in Imogen's Bloodwell Vial, finding her safe and alive in a cave chamber. Imogen then tries Sending but it again fails, and they decide they should check to see if the others left word at any of the places they used to frequent. They go to the Soot and Swill tavern and check in with Pretty, who hasn't seen the others but tells them about recent events during the Apogee Solstice. The city's a little hard to get around in now since some of the gondolas have stopped working.

As the sun rises, they can now see the Aerie Skyport as well as some of the nearby mountains are full of skyships and battleships and there is a large military presence from all over Exandria. They reach the non-working gondola and find a long queue for the small replacement brumeskipper, so use their letter from the King and Queen of Uthodurn to bypass the line. Fearne wildshapes into a raccoon dog and is carried so they'll all fit, and despite a nervous journey and Imogen's fear of heights, they reach the Core Spire safely.

They pass multiple international soldiers who are nervous, frustrated, and confused, on the way to the Spire by Fire Inn, where they are greeted by Ishir. Ishir hasn't seen the other party members, but serves them breakfast. While they wait, Imogen Sends to Zhudanna, asking if she's seen Laudna. The message goes through but Zhudanna is confused and hasn't seen her.

Meanwhile, Chetney chats with some of the soldiers getting breakfast in the Inn. They know very little, only that they were sent to Jrusar very suddenly and that command seems to be decentralized. When Fearne, still in raccoon dog form, goes over and eavesdrops, she hears much the same thing: they're supposed to be sent to run a perimeter around the "grounding site" but that's all they'll be told till they get there. Deanna rents a room in Bells Hells' name and leaves a note to Team Issylra that they're there and safe, and will return. FRIDA asks Imogen how she's doing, and assures her that they'll find the others soon. Imogen gives FRIDA a hug while FCG glares at them jealously, and telepathically accuses Imogen of being a hussy.

Elsewhere in the city, a tree glows and a portal opens within it.

Break[]

Previously on Critical Role[]

As Team Issylra, after traversing the challenges and dangers of the center of Issylra's continent, heading toward the Ascendant Bridge Mountain, making some allies, destroying some temples, traversing the dangers of the natural world, learning of the eidolon spirits, being betrayed, but then, with some information gathered and rest under your belt, you were granted passage through a nearby tree by Hevestro to the city of Jrusar after Scrying on and discovering that the allies that you seek currently reside within the Spire by Fire tavern. As the gateway is opened within the tree, your new friend Prism enlarges her raven ally and grasps it, and glides outward.

Part II[]

Hanging onto Mother like a hang glider, Prism sails through the portal and off a cliff in Jrusar, but Orym manages to use Seedling's Grasping Vines to pull her to safety. They realize they've arrived on the posh Lucent Spire, and talk a bit about what to do now. Laudna suggests the local Starpoint Conservatory to Prism, who plans to pose as a high mage of the Cobalt Soul. While coming through the tree, she realized how to cast Teleportation Circle, so they'll be able to keep in touch.

They head toward the gondola, which is working, but the passersby are nervous and hurrying. A fellow passenger, a courier, tells them that the Apogee Solstice started as a celebration, but that changed as it continued. The Chandei Quorum has announced it's made some alliances due to the strange events around Ruidus and the Hellcatch Valley, and increased security. The party also tries to suggest more places Prism might try to gain information, including the Ascension's Rise university and the Prakash Pyre within the Temple of the Dawnfather. She invites them all to visit the Shadow Realm on the Matron's festival of the Night of Ascension.

Bells Hells reunited by Melissa Hahn

Fan art of Bells Hells reunited, by Melissa Hahn.[art 2]

The group reaches the Spire by Fire and Imogen spots them as they enter. Laudna runs over and hugs her while Orym runs over and hugs Fearne. Introductions all around, with brief summaries of their experiences. Fearne cheerfully announces they had a threesome, and Prism talks about Bor'Dor's betrayal. They decide to go upstairs to their rented room for more privacy.

Once there, they all share more details about their respective adventures and new abilities. Team Wildemount is horrified to hear Team Issylra killed an angel but accept the explanation that the church of the Dawnfather was being oppressive in the village. They also share that Bor'Dor belonged to the Ruby Vanguard. Fearne's excited that Orym met Dariax's Deni$e. For the other team, FCG sums up that they saved Santa, met a king and queen, Deanna killed a goat, they had a lot of sexual escapades, and FCG met the Changebringer. They introduce FRIDA, who plays back Imogen's voice describing Laudna as beautiful, embarrassing Imogen hideously.

Deanna worth saving - Cha Cha Rae

Fan art of Deanna's Commune, by Cha Cha Rae.[art 3]

Meanwhile, Deanna is upset by some of Prism's comments about the Dawnfather, and goes somewhere private to cast Commune. She asks if working with Bells Hells will save the gods, but the Dawnfather doesn't know the answer. She then asks if his disciples are perpetuating harm in the world at his behest. He responds that they are doing what is necessary for the good of "our people" collectively, and the future of Exandria. Her final question: Are you worth saving? She is forcefully thrust out of the communion and rejoins the others.

As they all continue discussing, Prism shares that there were 23 known ley line nexuses in Exandria before the solstice, and therefore potentially a lot of attempted power grabbing. The notes of Ludinus Da'leth indicated that the gods wanted people not to understand the nature of Ruidus, and to forget the entity imprisoned there. FCG interprets this as the gods trying to protect mortals. Team Issylra reveals they found an extraterrestrial githzerai in a crater, but when Ashton goes to show them the ring the creature was wearing, they discover Fearne has neatly pickpocketed it. She immediately gives it back and Ashton says they now owe her a beer. When Team Wildemount is telling about their teleportation mishap and meeting with the birdfolk, Prism sends Mother to sit on FCG's shoulder. He freaks out, which upsets Mother as well, and she poops on him. Eventually he tries to Banish the bird, but Prism Counterspells him.

Imogen points out they need to talk about what their plans are now. It seems clear they need to go back to the Malleus Key in the Hellcatch Valley, even though last time they weren't able to accomplish much. Chetney suggests going to see Ajit Dayal. Orym asks Deanna to try Scrying on his home, and gives her the remnants of the Message Bloom seed. Chetney creates an image of Keyleth, and the spell succeeds despite the apparent reluctance of the Dawnfather to aid Deanna. Keyleth is alive but badly injured. She is in her chambers in Zephrah, looking out a window, leaning heavily on her staff, and almost falls before the others in the room catch her and lead her back to bed. She still bears the wounds she received in the battle with Ludinus, and they are not healing. She stands again, moving to a thin tapestry and stroking the single long black feather tied at its end.

Orym is distressed by this news, although the others tell him this means someone was able to get there and help her. Laudna suggests the druids may be able to help them with information about the elemental powers involved. FRIDA asks Imogen if it's possible her power derives from Predathos, and she agrees that's quite possible. FRIDA suggests that possibly they can put the Malleus Key back together and use it to re-imprison or destroy Predathos, rather than releasing him. Orym suggests Deanna, Prism, and FRIDA do research at the libraries both here and in Vasselheim while the rest of them travel to the Tishtan excavation site and the Malleus Key there.

FCG wants FRIDA to stay with him, but FRIDA tells him telepathically that they don't trust Prism, and that's why FRIDA thinks they should go to protect Deanna. FCG is unhappy, and FRIDA confirms his suggestion it will be a short separation, but FRIDA does not truly believe that. FCG wants to go with them, but Deanna quietly asks who will heal his group if he does. After much thought, FCG says he doesn't need to flip a coin to make this decision, because he knows what the Changebringer would tell him. FCG's whole purpose is to help people, and a god can help so many more people than one person could. He will come with Bells Hells to try to preserve the Changebringer. But he confronts Prism with his suspicions of her motives, and she confesses she's just terribly confused . FCG admits he doesn't trust her, and she makes a deal with him, promising to bring FRIDA back to him if he'll promise to bring her new best friend Orym back to her alive. They really bonded, although she might be confusing battle mechanics with friendship. Laudna interjects that she thought killing Bor'Dor together bonded them in their trauma, but Prism thinks it's been really obvious that she and Orym really hit it off. To seal the deal, she gives FCG a cigarette although he doesn't breathe.

FRIDA telepathically thanks Chetney for showing him it's important to stay hungry, and if FRIDA "gets a little furry", they'll find him. Imogen gives Laudna the corset they got her in Uthodurn, and Prism gives her some hair for Scrying purposes. Emotional goodbyes are said and Prism summons a Phantom Steed for the others in the shape of a giant bird. FRIDA kisses FCG, telling him, "In hundreds of years I've never had this opportunity. I love you, Faithful Care-Giver. I'll see you soon." FCG responds, "You will. That's a promise. I love you, FRIDA. Thank you for everything and for giving me yourself." As Prism says goodbye, she casts Enlarge on Orym making him temporarily 6'6". While walking off, Deanna covers every symbol of the Dawnfather on her clothing with yarn.

Featured characters[]

Quotations[]

  • Deanna: (after FCG's emotional break) You seem really keyed up right now.
    FCG: I am.
    Deanna: And I love you so much, and I need you to not make your emotions other people's problems.
  • FRIDA: (offering their drink) I don't really drink this, if you want mine.
    Imogen: Oh. You know what? I don't usually drink either. (drains the mug) I'm always afraid that I'll hear too much if I do, but I got this circlet now, so I might as well get toasty, right?
  • Imogen: (after FCG glares at her hugging FRIDA) FCG, stop it! Stop it. It's not becoming on you.
    FCG: You know what's not becoming? Acting like a hussy in front of everyone.
  • FCG: Maybe we just don't understand what the gods are like, but why do they have to be all things for all people? They have their own goals and their own hangups. I feel like gods are people, too. They're just trying to do their best, and right now, they need us to help them.
    She's beautiful - Madeline

    Fan art of FRIDA playing the recording, by Madeline.[art 4]

  • FRIDA: (playing back Imogen's voice describing Laudna) "She's beautiful, but like spooky beautiful."
  • Prism: I'm going to become a book thief. Folio filcher. Parchment pilferer.
    FCG: A literary larcenist?
    Prism: Yeah, that's right, when I'm done reading them, I'm going to set them on fire!
    Laudna: No, that's an arsonist.
    Ashton: Literary arsonist.
  • Imogen: Are you a good book or a bad book?
    Dynios: I'm a good book with a bad attitude.
    Liam: Ooh, 50 Shades of Fey.
  • FCG: (to Prism) You also have a devil? You have a raven, a book, and a devil?
    Prism: The devil is conditional.
    Orym: It was the closest we got to a threesome.
  • FCG: Well, I guess I could flip a coin.
    FRIDA: Ask the Changebringer.
    FCG: Sure.
    Orym: Letters? If we don't address this fast and fully, no one's getting back to anybody.
    FCG: Yeah.
    Laudna: Let FCG make his own choice, Orym.
    Ashton: FCG's not making a choice.
    FCG: I think I know what she would say. [...] It's tricky because there's this big lady in the sky who's helped me figure out who I am, and what I'm meant to do, and then there's this automaton down here on Exandria with us who's helped me figure out why I want to do those things. And I want to serve them both. But Orym's right. If we don't save the gods-- My whole existence is to help people and to make people feel better and to keep them safe. And a god can keep so many people safe. So many more than I'll ever get to. So if I'm really following my duty and my purpose, I've got to help her because she can help so many. So... I don't need to flip. I'll go with ya'll and I'll help. We got to save her.
  • Prism: I'm going to be really honest. I don't know what's going on. I'm so fucking confused. I want to be what you need me to be, but you're asking me questions with a heavy tone that I can't make sense of.
  • Deanna: Chetty? Don't die.
    Chetney: I got this.
    Deanna: Okay. I love you.

Inventory[]

Adjustment Count Item Source Destination Notes
Transferred some Draconic runes copied from the slain Judicator Prism the party
Transferred 1 Corset Imogen Laudna Imogen bought it for her in Uthodurn.
Transferred 1 Pack of cigarettes Prism FCG
Transferred 1 Chunk of hair Prism Laudna For Scrying
Transferred 1 Lord Eshteross's letter granting Imogen entrance to the Starpoint Conservatory Imogen Prism Prism planned to use her Hat of Disguise to look like Imogen.

Trivia[]

  • The party leveled up to 10th between the end of the previous episode and the beginning of this one.
    • Ashton rolled an 8, increasing hit points to 117 and AC to 18 with the Ring of Volcanic Flesh (Barbarian).
    • Orym rolled a 6, increasing hit points to 91 (Battle Master Fighter).
    • Imogen rolled a 3, increasing hit points to 63, leaving her as the lowest of the party (Sorcerer).
    • Fearne rolled a 6 and took the level in Druid, increasing hit points to 71.
    • FCG rolled a 5, increasing AC to 18 and hit points to 94 (Cleric).
    • Laudna took the level as a Sorcerer and rolled a 5, increasing hit points to 89.
    • Chetney rolled a 7, taking the level in Blood Hunter, for a total of 86 hit points.[2]
  • This episode currently holds the record for most players seated at the table at one time, the total being 10 when the two halves of the party reconnected.
  • When F.R.I.D.A. was affected by the psychic energies of the Teleport spell Christian Navarro illustrated it by speaking in Spanish, saying (as his character) "¡No puedo hablar en inglés! ¿Qué pasó, Imogen? ¿Qué pasó?" (I can't speak English! What happened, Imogen? What happened?).[3]
  • Sam's jerrycan says "Serving Bundt" with a picture of FCG theoretically serving a real bundt cake, but the cake is not attached to the gas can securely enough…[4]

References[]

  1. ↑ The party's location is possibly Vol'antim, an aarakocra civilization in the Cyrios Mountains, although Matt's suggestion that the Flotket Alps and the ocean are both visible would suggest a location further north in the western Dunrock Mountains instead.
  2. ↑ See "Level Up: Bells Hells Roll Hit Points For Level 10!".
  3. ↑ See "Reunited" (3x64) at 0:14:14.
  4. ↑ See "Reunited" (3x64) from 2:44:10 through 2:45:15.

Art:

  1. ↑ Fan art of Pretty in his nightgown, by Pyromeekorai (source). Used with permission.
  2. ↑ Fan art of Bells Hells reunited, by Melissa Hahn (source). Used with permission.
  3. ↑ Fan art of Deanna's Commune, by Cha Cha Rae (source). Used with permission.
  4. ↑ Fan art of FRIDA playing the recording, by Madeline (source). Used with permission.
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Campaign Three Arc 3 episodes
<< Arc 2: Ruidus Rising Arc 3: Separations and Explorations (Episode 52-75) Arc 4: Ruidus to Aeor >>
"Far From The Others" (3x52) • "Ripples" (3x53) • "Treacherous Toys" (3x54) • "Hope Within History" (3x55) • "By Goat or By Boat" (3x56) • "The Sorrow of Molaesmyr" (3x57) •
"Escape From The Past" (3x58)
"Somewhere Out There" (3x59) • "Faith or Famine" (3x60) • "Crisis of Faith" (3x61) • "A Long Walk of Reflection" (3x62) • "A Haunted Past" (3x63)
"Reunited" (3x64) • "A Path of Vengeance" (3x65) • "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) • "Bloody Flowers" (3x67) • "For The Tempest" (3x68) • "Nice" (3x69) •
"Embattled in Bassuras" (3x70)
"Mist and Whimsy" (3x71) • "Phantasmal Parley" (3x72) • "Kindling the Spirits" (3x73) • "Roots Between Worlds" (3x74) • "An Ancient Flame" (3x75)
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