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A Turtle By Any Other Name | Critical Role | Campaign 2, Episode 60

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Critical Role is a show where voice actors play Dungeons & Dragons, including a radio play of a lost trailer for a spin-off movie of a sitcom. The trailer features intense scenes, humor, and unique storylines, well-received by the audience and cast.

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Critical Role features voice actors playing Dungeons & Dragons, showcasing a unique blend of storytelling and gameplay.
D&D Beyond is a versatile sponsor of the show, praised for its support and integration into segments.
A radio play presents an action-packed trailer for a fictional movie called "Gale Force Five," starring Ashley Johnson, with intense scenes and comedic moments.
Detailed combat sequences unfold, with characters like Jester, Caleb, and Fjord engaging in strategic actions, spells, and attacks.
The group faces various challenges, including undead giants, demonic creatures, and a giant snapping turtle, requiring teamwork and inventive tactics to overcome.
Personal character development and interactions, such as Yasha's dreams and conversations with the Stormlord, add depth and emotional resonance to the narrative, highlighting themes of growth and self-discovery.

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Recent questions

What is Critical Role?
A show where voice actors play Dungeons & Dragons.
Who stars in "Gale Force Five"?
Ashley Johnson.
What is D&D Beyond?
A sponsor of the show.
How does combat start in the show?
A dead body animates after absorbing an entity.
What happens after the battle?
The group discusses resting and healing.

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Summary

00:00

"Critical Role: D&D Beyond Sponsor, Gale Force"

Critical Role is a show where voice actors play Dungeons & Dragons.
D&D Beyond is a sponsor of the show.
D&D Beyond is praised for its versatility in sponsorship segments.
A radio play of a lost trailer for a spin-off movie of a sitcom is presented.
The trailer features action-packed dialogue and humorous interactions.
The trailer stars Ashley Johnson as Gale in a movie called "Gale Force Five."
The trailer includes intense scenes and comedic moments.
The trailer is set in the 80s and showcases a unique storyline.
The trailer is well-received by the cast and audience.
The show's hosts express gratitude for support and announce merchandise updates.

13:06

"Undead combat with magical interventions"

A dead body animates after absorbing an entity, leading to combat initiation.
Initiative is rolled, with characters like Jester, Caleb, and Fjord participating.
Jester uses Turn Undead successfully on the undead giant, causing it to move away from her.
Caduceus casts Death Ward on Fjord for protection.
Caleb readies a Fire Bolt spell for potential danger.
Beau dashes and uses Patient Defense, preparing for combat.
Yasha heals Fjord with Healing Hands and moves towards the hallway.
Fjord casts Armor of Agathys for temporary hit points and heads towards the hallway.
The undead giant attacks Nott, who retaliates with a shortsword strike.
The giant then leaps across a bone pit, attacking Jester with a club.

24:01

"Battle: Spells, Attacks, and Strategy"

Matt deals 18 points of bludgeoning damage to an opponent, knocking them prone.
Laura uses Hellish Rebuke, dealing 15 points of cold damage to the opponent.
Nott attacks with a crossbow, dealing 25 points of damage and then 9 more points in a second attack.
Soorna throws rocks at the opponent, dealing 33 points of bludgeoning damage.
Jester casts Inflict Wounds at 3rd level, dealing 31 points of necrotic damage to the opponent.
Caduceus asks for help and holds his action for Yasha's turn.
Caleb casts Flaming Sphere, dealing 4 points of fire damage to the opponent.
Beau investigates a chamber with stone beds and then returns to the battle.
Yasha rages and moves towards the opponent, ready to attack.

35:33

Yasha's Deadly Attacks Defeat Creature

Attack is determined by rolling 3d6
A roll of 18 hits
Damage dealt is 15, doubled to 30
Divine fury adds an extra 8 damage
The creature is defeated by Yasha's attacks
Yasha uses the Magician's Judge to finish off the creature
A jellyfish entity emerges from the defeated creature
Yasha deals 14 damage to the jellyfish
Caleb accidentally incinerates a goblin living in a bone pit
Soorna mentions a meditation room above the well water chamber

47:24

Group explores mysterious chamber with ritual remnants.

Taliesin and Matt discuss an orb made of a single material, with no mixed media.
Beau sneaks off while the group continues their conversation.
Caleb makes a wisdom save after killing a goblin with fire.
The group decides to move forward, with Beau scouting ahead.
Soorna heals the group with Cure Wounds spells.
Caleb attempts to cast Mage Armor on Fjord but fails due to his low dexterity.
The group inspects a room with stone slabs and bedding made of leather and wool.
Caduceus and Jester investigate a pool of water with a drowned giant corpse.
Caduceus attempts to purify the water with Sacred Flame but fails.
The group proceeds up a spiral staircase into a cold, rounded chamber with hints of incense and remnants of rituals.

58:44

"Art, disturbance, violence, rift, battle, demon"

The paintings depict wind sweeps, mountain ranges, clouds, and other elements in simple but elegant colors.
A raised platform with a piece of leather suggests a ceremonial or meditation space that has been disturbed.
Dried blood splatters across the floor, indicating past violence.
A perception check reveals no living creatures present.
A small purple-red energy rift is spotted above, possibly a portal.
Water sounds are heard coming up the stairs, prompting readiness.
An attempt to dispel the rift fails, leading to a demonic creature emerging.
Combat ensues with Nott hiding, attacking, and Yasha leaping to strike the demon.
Jester's second attempt to dispel the rift also fails.
The battle intensifies as the demon attacks, and the group struggles to contain the threat.

01:11:00

"Divine Fury, Giant Attacks, and Polymorph"

Ashley gains divine fury, allowing her to roll extra damage on the first attack every turn that hits.
Ashley deals an extra nine points of damage, totaling 21 on her turn.
Jester moves to a position near a giant, preparing for an incoming threat.
A bloated, water-logged corpse of a stone giant emerges, attacking Caleb twice.
Caleb uses Shield to deflect the first attack but gets hit by the second, taking 20 points of bludgeoning damage.
The giant's chest bursts open, spilling organs and maggots, causing a revolting scene.
Multiple characters make wisdom saving throws due to the grotesque sight, with Fjord and Beau becoming frightened.
Caduceus uses Channel Divinity to double damage on the giant and summons a swarm of beetles to attack another enemy.
Yasha resists necrotic damage and reduces her maximum hit points by 15 after a fierce battle with an enemy.
Caleb successfully casts Polymorph, turning the attacking giant into a giant tortoise, providing some relief to the group.

01:21:43

Debate over Giant Tortoise vs Snapping Turtle

Liam informs Matt and Sam that the creature should be a tortoise, not a horse.
Matt questions if a giant tortoise is needed, leading to laughter.
Travis interjects about a snapping turtle, but Liam insists on a giant tortoise.
Matt suggests a giant snapping turtle as the closest alternative to a giant tortoise.
Liam agrees to the snapping turtle, appreciating Matt's decisions.
Laura warns not to show a logo, leading to a humorous exchange.
The snapping turtle attacks Liam, causing significant damage.
Beau, frightened, strategizes to attack the turtle with lightning gloves.
Fjord uses Eldritch Blast on the chasme, dealing damage.
Soorna successfully defeats the chasme with her staff, impressing the group.

01:31:37

Group plans to kill turtle and jellyfish.

Liam and Ashley discuss the turtle, planning to eventually kill it.
Sam decides to hold his action to shoot the turtle when others attack it.
Matt confirms Sam's action and ends his turn.
Marisha and Laura agree that the turtle needs to be killed.
Sam takes a bonus action to drink alcohol before the battle.
Liam suggests trapping the turtle in a ring of fire for others to attack.
Taliesin keeps an eye on a rift while a jellyfish appears.
Yasha and Jester prepare to attack the jellyfish.
Caduceus tries to use radiant damage on the rift but fails.
Caleb attacks the jellyfish with acid arrow, dealing damage.

01:42:35

"Battle with Giant Turtle in Dungeon"

Fjord tries to hold back a giant snapping turtle during his turn.
Nott attempts to help Fjord by physically shielding him from the turtle.
Yasha and Jester decide to pull the turtle back and try to flip it onto its back.
Yasha fails to flip the turtle, but Jester casts Bless on Fjord, Beau, and Caduceus.
The turtle attacks Fjord, dealing 20 points of slashing damage and taking 25 points of cold damage from Armor of Agathys.
Caduceus prepares to use Sacred Flame on anything coming through the rift.
Caleb casts Polymorph on the turtle, turning it into a regular turtle.
Nott uses Mage Hand to throw the turtle into the rift, making it disappear.
The group discusses using Leomund's Tiny Hut to block the stairway opening and rest before closing the rift.
Soorna helps prepare the ritual for resting and closing the rift, as the group plans to sleep and tackle the rift in the morning.

01:53:25

"Group seals off rift with ritual"

The buzzing and attacks began at the bone pit, prompting a retreat.
A rift was not present during the attack.
The group closed a rift in the bone pit previously.
Plans are made to rest and regenerate before further exploration.
Soorna is apprehensive but goes along with the group's actions.
A ritual is performed to seal off an area with a dome.
Frumpkin is tasked with monitoring the surroundings.
Detect Magic is used to scan for any magical presence.
Investigation reveals a mysterious silver disk with crystals.
The group plans to destroy the disk to prevent any rift-related issues.

02:04:56

"Game Break: Laughter, Frustration, Banter, Combat"

Matt announces a break, with groaning and laughter from the group.
Laura expresses frustration at rolling a one in the game.
Travis reassures Laura that it's not her fault.
Matt acknowledges that rolling poorly is part of the game.
Matt announces a Wyrmwood giveaway with the password "bedfellows" for Twitch chat.
Sam makes humorous comments about various things he's a fan of.
Taliesin performs a dramatic monologue as a character named Bast'Alar.
Brian and the group engage in playful banter and antics during a show segment.
Matt announces the winner of the Twitch giveaway as xgwenthercorpx.
The group engages in combat with a skeletal giant, with Caduceus and Nott taking hits.
Ashley joins the combat after hearing the commotion, rolling an 18 for initiative.

02:29:52

"Portal, Jellyfish, and Giant Battle"

Frumpkin saw a jellyfish float out of the turtle and disappear into a portal.
The turtle was thrown into the portal, and there is no actual turtle anymore.
Caduceus cast Ray of Enfeeblement on a creature and reduced its strength attacks by half.
Nott fired a pistol through a crystal device, causing it to malfunction.
Jester cast Guiding Bolt at a skeletal giant, causing significant damage.
The giant's brain oozed out of its skull, but both Nott and Caduceus resisted its fear effect.
The giant bludgeoned Caduceus twice, but he reduced the damage and maintained concentration.
Yasha dashed towards the battle but did not reach the giant yet.
Caleb summoned a giant cat's claw to slash the giant in the face.
Fjord acrobatically leaped down to get a clear shot at the giant, overcoming half cover.

02:41:12

Battle with Giant: Eldritch Blast vs. Sacred Flame

Travis lands behind Caleb after a five-foot drop.
Eldritch Blast is cast, with two attacks rolled by Travis.
The first attack hits, dealing 15 points of Eldritch damage.
The second attack hits, dealing 12 points of Eldritch damage.
The left arm of the skeletal giant is destroyed by the Eldritch energy.
Caduceus casts Sacred Flame, then switches to casting Bane on the giant.
Nott fires a crossbow shot at the giant, dealing 11 points of damage.
Yasha gets attacked twice by the giant, taking a total of 49 points of bludgeoning damage.
Yasha tries to use Necrotic Shroud to scare the giant, but it remains unaffected.
Caleb's claw attack hits the giant for 15 points of damage.

02:52:37

"Fireball victory and post-battle recovery"

Liam throws a Fireball as his action.
Marisha and Matt react positively.
Laura coughs, Taliesin blesses her.
Sam expresses concern.
Matt explains the situation regarding Caduceus' location.
Liam makes a perception check to locate Caduceus.
The Fireball hits the giant skeleton.
The giant skeleton takes 25 fire damage.
The giant skeleton is defeated.
The party discusses resting and healing after the battle.

03:03:23

Laura's Suspicion and Travis' Inquiry in Blue

Laura wants to look Fjord in the eyes to see if he's possessed.
Taliesin suggests Laura can just ask Fjord instead.
Laura makes an insight check on Travis.
Travis asks about uniforms predominantly in blue seen during their journey.
Taliesin and Matt discuss the color blue being common.
Travis suspects either Beau or Jester as the killer.
Travis approaches Landspeaker Soorna to inquire about bedtime stories.
Landspeaker Soorna responds in Giant language.
The group settles down for the night in the Braan cave.
Landspeaker Soorna reflects on dreams, visions, and the recent events, expressing gratitude and sorrow.

03:18:51

Exploring Dunamancy and Mysterious Black Liquid

Marisha and Matt discuss the concept of dunamancy, with Marisha making an arcana check but failing to recognize it.
Caleb examines an object with black liquid inside, casting Detect Magic to determine its school of magic.
The group discusses the black liquid and its potential connection to dunamancy.
Nott suggests pouring the liquid on a broken disk to see what happens.
The group decides to rest for the night in a dome, with Caleb and Beau taking the first watch.
Caleb uses Identify on the vial with the black liquid, discovering it contains a potent luck potion.
Beau struggles with exhaustion and racing thoughts, eventually receiving a massage from Jester to help her sleep.
Yasha experiences a vivid and unsettling dream involving familiar figures as corpses on a mountain.
Yasha wakes up from the dream, feeling scared and unsure about its meaning, hinting at a past or future event.
Yasha expresses concern about potentially having done something bad and feeling confused about her memories.

03:35:06

Yasha seeks guidance from the Stormlord

Taliesin mentions thunder and lightning as a message from the Lord
Yasha sees dead bodies and Mollymauk in a dream
Yasha feels scared and unsure about her relationship with the Stormlord
Jester and Nott suggest Yasha talks to the Stormlord
Yasha decides to go outside and speak to the Stormlord during a storm
Yasha asks the Stormlord for guidance and feels scared of her past actions
The Stormlord advises Yasha to struggle and find her strength
Yasha thinks of her friends and tries to break free from her shackles
Yasha's withered wings begin to feather but ultimately fail to break free
The Stormlord tells Yasha she grows stronger despite her shackles, and the storm dissipates

03:54:44

Yasha reflects on adventure with stone giants

The group concludes their adventure with the stone giants in the Penumbra Range, planning to continue the next week. Yasha reflects on her lessons learned and her growing relationship with the Kryn Dynasty, excited for the next stage. They bid farewell, looking forward to reconvening the following Thursday.

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