Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV #2 is the twentieth issue of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins and the second issue of Vox Machina Origins Series IV, written by Jody Houser and Matthew Mercer, with art by Noah Hayes, colors by Diana Sousa, and lettering by Ariana Maher. It was published by Dark Horse Comics on July 10, 2024.
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Plot summary[]
Percy, Vex'ahlia, and Keyleth plunge downward, landing in water that breaks their fall. They call up to Scanlan, Grog, and Trinket above them to throw down a rope, but the only one they have isn't quite long enough. Scanlan starts down it so Keyleth can cast Grasping Vine to connect to it, but is attacked by a mechanical device part way, and Grog pushes Trinket in before leaping down himself so they won't be left behind. Suddenly, the water begins forcefully draining out from the bottom, sucking them into a whirlpool.
Meanwhile, inside the headquarters of The Clasp, Pike and Vax'ildan are escorted under guard to a crowded arena. A portcullis lifts and a horrifying chimera (named "William") emerges.
The rest of Vox Machina now find themselves swimming in an underground, cavernous lake filled with faintly magical crystals. They make their way to a small island, but notice a large swimming creature circling, which Grog is eager to fight.
Pike and Vax, meanwhile, battle the chimera. Although Vax's daggers have been taken, Pike still has her magic, and they evade it until she is able to free it from its chain with her Spiritual Weapon and then send it flying into the watching crowd. In the ensuing confusion, they flee through the Clasp's headquarters and make their way to the surface of the city of Emon through the deserted Diamond Nest Tavern.
The rest of the party manages to avoid the circling creature and find what appears to be an exit tunnel. When the creature pursues them, Scanlan uses Lightning Bolt to collapse the tunnel behind them, crushing it. They find themself in a cavern filled with beautiful glowing crystals, and spot a small, cozy cottage. Scanlan knocks and they're invited in, greeted warmly by a strange-looking elderly woman. When they ask her for the way out, she confirms she knows of one, but such knowledge is never free. The price is for them to slay a creature which has recently nested in the ruins of a temple. This thrills Grog, and with little choice, the party sets off into the underground ruins.
Featured characters[]
Vox Machina[]
- Grog Strongjaw
- Keyleth
- Percival de Rolo
- Pike Trickfoot
- Scanlan Shorthalt
- Trinket
- Vax'ildan
- Vex'ahlia
Others[]
Quotations[]
- Grog: Trinket! Good bear! I'm sorry I ever thought about eating you.
- Scanlan: You said down here you're free to do as you wish. Therefore, you're free to ignore the rules about these things not being free.
Trysta: You are the clever one, aren't you, handsome? I am indeed here to pursue freedom. But I never said I'd caught it yet.
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Editions[]
| UPC | Released | Publisher | Format | Price | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 61568 01227 9 00211 | July 10, 2024 | Dark Horse Comics | Comic book | $3.99 | [1] |
Trivia[]
- This issue covers the events of two separate sessions (The Dwarf, the Hag and the Monstrosity and Into the Clasp's Grasp) prior to going onstream.
References[]
Art:
- ↑ Cover art for Vox Machina Origins IV #2 featuring Vax'ildan and Pike, by Mona Finden (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
External links[]
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV #2 on Dark Horse Comics' official website
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