Duplicity | Critical Role | Campaign 2, Episode 55

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Critical Role features voice actors playing Dungeons & Dragons and provides updates on various related events, characters, and battles. The group faces challenges in Asarius, City of Beasts, including hunting an empire spy and investigating a growing demonic force, culminating in a chaotic battle with demons and a strategic defeat of a demonic creature.

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  • Critical Role features voice actors playing Dungeons & Dragons, combining storytelling and gaming elements.
  • D&D Beyond seeks to hire a senior product manager and two product designers, offering diverse job listings beyond traditional roles.
  • The Mighty Nein's current quest in Asarius involves seeking Nott's husband, investigating demonic forces, and navigating complex moral decisions.
  • The group encounters mysterious runes in the city, leading to discussions on Abyssal glyphs and potential interplanar gateways.
  • Combat encounters against demonic creatures showcase strategic gameplay, character dynamics, and the risk of friendly fire.
  • Critical Role's narrative unfolds with surprises, character growth, and intense battles, keeping viewers engaged and emotionally invested.
  • Post-combat reflections, character interactions, and strategic decisions highlight the group's resilience, teamwork, and evolving story arcs.

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Summary

00:00

"Critical Role D&D Job Listings Kickstarter"

  • Critical Role is a show where voice actors play Dungeons & Dragons.
  • D&D Beyond is a sponsor looking to hire a senior product manager and two product designers.
  • Job listings include a writer, dice management specialist, seamstress, and image consultant.
  • The Rook and the Raven offers high-quality RPG notebooks and will be at Emerald City Comic Con and C2E2.
  • Deven Rue and Crystal Sully have a special limited release cover design available until March 24th.
  • Gen Con live show is on August 2nd, with tickets on sale March 19th and 20th.
  • A Kickstarter for an animated series has over 53,000 backers and aims to reach 7.5 million for more episodes and a special one-shot.
  • The Menagerie Coast map is available in the store, designed by Deven Rue, and is also in the UK shop.
  • The Mighty Nein are in Asarius, City of Beasts, seeking Nott's husband, and have acquired moorbounder mounts.
  • Lady Zethriss Olios has given them two options to make money in the city.

13:47

Hunting Empire Spy, Confronting Demonic Force

  • The task at hand involves hunting down an empire spy and investigating a growing demonic force in the city.
  • A monetary reward or favor with the Bright Queen awaits those who can find and eliminate the source of the demonic influence.
  • The search leads towards the northern center of the city, where a bugbear with strange dreams is encountered.
  • Spectral demonic entities are discovered harassing the bugbear, leading to a confrontation and pursuit towards a well in the city.
  • A collapsed portion of the well reveals a tunnel, prompting the group to descend and explore further.
  • Nott, invisible, scouts ahead while the group follows in a tight tunnel, encountering mineral build-up and stalactites.
  • Nott hears growling ahead and discovers three creatures sharpening their claws, prompting a surprise attack.
  • Jester's Sacred Flame fails to hit the creature, prompting a warning about their dodgy nature.
  • Caleb holds a Fire Bolt spell, ready to attack once a creature becomes visible.
  • Beau rushes forward to engage the creature on the ground, delivering a powerful kick and dealing nine damage.

26:02

"Players battle creatures, facing fear and guilt."

  • Matt announces nine points of damage dealt.
  • Travis, Marisha, and Laura groan in response to the exertion.
  • Laura imagines the sound of impact as Marisha groans.
  • Marisha's foot hits the creature's chest, causing it to slam into the ceiling and fall back down, visibly hurt.
  • Travis comments on the creatures possibly being cute.
  • Marisha compares the situation to a Gremlins scenario, landing another hit.
  • The creature is killed, leading to expressions of sadness and guilt from the players.
  • Marisha moves forward, using Patient Defense to prepare for an assault.
  • The creatures growl and attack, causing Marisha to be frightened.
  • Nott, Fjord, and Yasha take actions to engage with the creatures, with Nott running ahead and Fjord dashing to catch up.

37:05

Group encounters creature, Nott scouts ahead.

  • Marisha expresses her lack of desire for children and continues moving forward.
  • The group encounters a creature in a tunnel area, causing a bit of crowding.
  • Yasha attempts to attack the creature, but it disappears.
  • Fjord blindly charges down the hallway, firing Eldritch Blasts.
  • Caduceus casts Resistance on Yasha and moves forward.
  • Nott continues forward, reaching the mouth of a chamber.
  • Yasha mistakenly attacks Fjord, thinking he killed Nott.
  • Jester collects pieces of the creature in her bag and moves down the hallway.
  • Caleb uses Fire Bolt to dry out the creature's remains.
  • The group loses sight of Nott, who continues scouting ahead in the cavern.

49:17

Mysterious Abyssal Runes on Walls Explored

  • Investigation or perception can be used to check the walls for different information.
  • The scratching on the walls resembles a scratching post with a pattern of grooves.
  • The scratches are about a foot apart with an implicit design.
  • The glyphs on the wall are Abyssal anchor glyphs for larger gates between planes.
  • The glyphs are not completed but are the groundwork for a larger doorway.
  • Yasha can read Abyssal, confirming the nature of the runes.
  • Detect Magic reveals no magical aura from the runes.
  • The runes are destroyed using various methods to prevent completion.
  • Charcoal rubbings are taken of the glyphs for further study.
  • Nott explores a pool of water in a dead-end chamber, calling for Caleb's assistance.

01:01:47

Reconnecting through letters and spells.

  • A letter was written to someone from the past in hopes of reconnecting.
  • Discussion about waiting for others and the ability to send messages.
  • Whispers and personal revelations shared in a moment of perceived safety.
  • A decision to gather everyone together and move forward.
  • A sudden attack with a Fireball spell, causing significant damage to the group.
  • Initiative rolls made after the surprise attack.
  • A charm spell affecting a character, leading to potential danger.
  • Actions taken by characters in response to the attack and charm.
  • Spells cast and jokes attempted to influence the situation.
  • Movement and positioning of characters in the ongoing conflict.

01:13:12

"Friendship tested as chaos erupts"

  • Different effects work in different ways.
  • Caleb expresses his fantasies of killing his friends after waiting for four years.
  • Laura mentions Caleb's high wisdom and intelligence stats.
  • Travis suggests knocking Caleb out due to his low jaw save.
  • Laura attempts to cast Blindness/Deafness on Caleb to hinder his spellcasting.
  • Caleb questions Laura's attack on him, leading to a discussion on spell components.
  • Laura casts Deafness on Caleb, who successfully resists the spell.
  • Caleb realizes his friends are trying to kill him, leading to a defensive response.
  • Caleb creates a wall of fire, damaging his friends and causing chaos in the chamber.
  • Fjord uses Control Water to blast Caleb into the wall of fire, resulting in damage to Caleb.

01:23:54

"Push-up Challenge Sparks Concern and Reactions"

  • Liam suggests doing 200 push-ups a day.
  • Taliesin expresses concern about the push-up challenge.
  • Laura reacts negatively to the push-up suggestion.
  • Matt describes a scene where water rushes past Caleb as he holds onto a stone.
  • Marisha mentions Caleb's previous deaths.
  • Matt instructs Beau and Yasha to make strength saving throws against a wave.
  • Travis describes the water going through a wall.
  • Matt narrates the effects of the water on the wall and the floor.
  • Fjord fails a strength check and gets pushed back.
  • Nott moves to heal Caleb and hides stealthily.

01:35:48

"Battle unfolds as group fights winged creatures"

  • Yasha takes nine points of damage, reduced to four, and eight points of piercing damage, also reduced to four, and needs to make two constitution saving throws.
  • Yasha takes six additional points of poison damage and is poisoned by the claws of the quasits.
  • Fjord attempts to perceive a winged creature but fails to see it.
  • Jester moves away from the fire and casts Cure Wounds on herself, healing 20 points.
  • Caleb drops the flames and casts Haste on Beauregard before moving towards Fjord.
  • Caduceus turns invisible, casts Beacon of Hope, and hides behind a stalactite.
  • Fjord uses Eldritch Blast to attack two creatures, dealing six and six points of damage respectively.
  • A winged creature flies away as combat ends temporarily.
  • Yasha attacks and defeats two creatures with slashing damage.
  • Beauregard rushes ahead with her hasted speed, followed by the rest of the group taking actions before moving forward.

01:47:18

Group faces demonic creature in battle.

  • Yasha has been poisoned and stays back with Caduceus due to feeling unwell.
  • Nott casts invisibility on himself and moves closer to Yasha.
  • Jester runs around the corner to get closer to the action.
  • Fjord also moves around the corner to join the group.
  • A demonic creature emerges, described as having a bull-like snout and wings.
  • The group is surprised by the appearance of the demonic creature.
  • The group discusses using Fireball spells, but doubts their effectiveness.
  • The group speculates on the creature's identity, with theories about its resistance to fire.
  • The group prepares for battle as the demonic creature interacts with another being.
  • The text transitions to a break, mentioning a giveaway and upcoming projects related to Critical Role.

01:59:57

"Critical Role Twitch Prime Benefits and Giveaways"

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  • King_Wataba wins the Wyrmwood giveaway.
  • Initiative is rolled for a secondary combat.
  • Jester casts Banishment on a giant creature but fails.
  • Succubus tries to charm Fjord but fails.
  • Incubus holds its action.
  • Giant creature attacks Fjord and Jester with lightning claws.
  • Caleb casts Acid Arrow on the giant creature.
  • Caduceus uses Lesser Restoration on Yasha to remove poison.

02:25:10

Battle with Succubus and Incubus Escalates

  • Beauregard attempts to attack the succubus but fails due to a low roll.
  • The succubus is still wounded from previous battles and is being repeatedly slammed into a stone wall by Beauregard.
  • Beauregard uses Flurry of Blows to deal damage to the succubus.
  • The succubus is visibly hurt by the attacks.
  • Fjord uses Thunder Step to teleport 90 feet away from the battle, dealing thunder damage to an enemy.
  • Yasha gets charmed by the incubus and dashes towards Beauregard.
  • Nott attacks and kills the succubus with a bolt, then attacks another enemy.
  • Jester successfully dispels a rift, trapping enemies inside with the group.
  • Jester taunts the pit fiend before running away.
  • The incubus turns ethereal and flies away, while the larger entity is unable to reach Jester.

02:37:15

"Battle Against Creature: Lightning, Fire, and Stuns"

  • The creature launches a javelin of lightning energy towards Jester and Caduceus, prompting them to make a dexterity saving throw.
  • Both Jester and Caduceus succeed in their saving throws, taking half of the 14 points of lightning damage dealt.
  • Jester retaliates by casting Hellish Rebuke, inflicting cold damage on the creature.
  • Caduceus, after being hit, successfully maintains concentration on the spell Beacon of Hope.
  • Caleb fires three bolts of fire at the creature, with one hitting and dealing damage despite the creature's resistance.
  • Beauregard charges at the creature, attempting to strike it with an elbow and following up with additional attacks, eventually stunning the creature.
  • Beauregard's subsequent Flurry of Blows attacks do not all hit, but one manages to damage the creature.
  • Fjord moves further into the tunnel and prepares two Eldritch Blasts to attack the creature.
  • Yasha moves closer to the creature, positioning herself for an attack.
  • The battle continues with various characters taking strategic actions against the creature.

02:48:52

Combat against ethereal incubus intensifies.

  • Travis confirms that there is no save against an action.
  • Matt clarifies that the creature will only act if damaged.
  • Beauregard positions herself between the creature and Beau, using a bonus action to rage.
  • The rage is maintained throughout Beauregard's turn.
  • Nott follows Yasha and spots the ethereal incubus.
  • Nott moves closer to the creature and attacks it, dealing 21 points of damage.
  • Jester casts Guiding Bolt at the creature, dealing 20 points of radiant damage.
  • Caleb attempts to hit the creature with a fire bolt but misses.
  • Caduceus casts Sacred Flame on the creature, dealing 19 points of radiant damage.
  • Beauregard attacks the creature multiple times, stunning it briefly but ultimately failing to land a significant blow.

02:59:42

"Intense Battle: Yasha, Caleb, and Allies"

  • Yasha attacks Caleb recklessly, hitting him twice.
  • Caleb shields himself, increasing his AC to 19.
  • Yasha's second attack hits Caleb, dealing 20 points of slashing damage.
  • Nott shoots Yasha, dealing 20 points of piercing damage.
  • Jester attempts to dispel magic on Yasha, but it fails.
  • Caleb gets hit twice by a creature, falling unconscious.
  • Caduceus heals Caleb with Healing Word and damages the creature with Sacred Flame.
  • Beauregard is stunned but recovers by the end of her turn.
  • Fjord takes his held action, attacking the creature.
  • Caleb fails a death saving throw, and Caduceus moves away from the creature.

03:10:41

"Gameplay rules, missed shots, and saving throws"

  • Travis and Matt discuss rules for gameplay, including advantage and disadvantage.
  • Travis attempts to hit a target but misses due to cover.
  • Travis casts Hexblade's Curse on a bull demon.
  • Travis attacks Yasha and the demon with Eldritch Blast.
  • Yasha fails a saving throw against Travis' spell.
  • Yasha attacks Caleb, knocking him unconscious.
  • Nott runs to Caleb and gives him a healing potion.
  • Jester's attacks are ineffective against the demon.
  • The demon attacks Jester, dealing significant damage.
  • Caleb succeeds in a death saving throw.

03:22:52

Critical Hits and Tough Decisions

  • Travis rolls a 16, prompting Marisha to question why
  • Taliesin mentions that 16 is significant
  • Travis reveals he rolled a natural 19 and a natural 17
  • Matt explains that the remaining incubus's will is too strong for a spell to affect it
  • Caduceus expresses concern about what to do next
  • Caduceus realizes he can't cast Resistance on Yasha as it's an action
  • Caduceus struggles to decide on his next move, running out of time
  • Beau asks if she can reach a target, then attacks with a natural 20
  • Beau deals damage with her attacks, showing emotion in her actions
  • Fjord uses Hexblade's Curse and Eldritch Blast, hitting once for 9 points of damage

03:33:50

"Critical Hits and Misses in Battle"

  • Matt misses with a swing past someone's head, targeting Beauregard in a flanking position.
  • Taliesin reacts with surprise to a natural one roll.
  • Jester considers moving but worries about an attack of opportunity.
  • Yasha's reaction is discussed, and she still has a reaction available.
  • Jester takes damage from a lightning attack and uses Shield to block the next strike.
  • The creature steps back, provoking an attack of opportunity from Jester.
  • Caleb fails a death save, and Caduceus is stabilized.
  • Beauregard elbows Yasha, dealing damage and attempting to break the charm.
  • Yasha breaks free from the charm and attacks the demon recklessly.
  • Fjord's Eldritch blasts miss their target.

03:44:20

Players defeat creature with reckless attacks.

  • Matt instructs the players to continue attacking recklessly.
  • Travis rolls a 20, hitting the creature.
  • Marisha sings "Everything is awesome" as they attack.
  • The creature is severely wounded by the players' attacks.
  • Nott deals 25 points of damage to the creature.
  • Nott moves away from the group towards the water.
  • Jester's Guiding Bolt misses the target.
  • Caleb stabilizes and casts Slow on the creature.
  • Beauregard delivers the final blow by ripping out the creature's heart.
  • The creature falls into the water, steaming from the demon blood.

03:55:53

Intense battle leads to miraculous revival.

  • The demonic heart, the size of a basketball, is no longer pumping and is held in the hand.
  • The group is still in combat, with turns being taken and actions being executed.
  • Fjord successfully makes a death saving throw.
  • Yasha moves to prevent the creature from flying overhead and uses Healing Hands on Fjord.
  • Nott hides, prepares to shoot with an explosive arrow, and attacks the creature, killing it.
  • Jester uses Spiritual Weapon and Guiding Bolt to damage the creature.
  • The creature attacks Caduceus, causing him to lose two death saving throws.
  • Jester uses Revivify with a diamond to bring Caduceus back to life.
  • Caduceus is revived with one hit point and recounts a strange dream involving the Wildmother.
  • Jester shares her vision of the Wildmother watching over Caduceus with him.

04:07:14

Rest and Revelation: Abyssal Anchor Discovery

  • Travis suggests everyone needs rest, prompting Taliesin to ask if the ordeal is over.
  • Matt describes a vision seen in darkness, including fields, ice-covered lands, a fiery forge, and historical glimpses.
  • Taliesin initiates a Prayer of Healing for the group, providing 15 points to each member.
  • Investigation checks reveal platinum on the incubus, leather sheets with unknown language on the succubus, and lightning-infused gloves on a demon.
  • The group decides to rest, estimating it to be close to dawn.
  • Taliesin and Travis discover an abyssal anchor, a device used to tear barriers between realms, prompting caution in handling it.
  • Taliesin attempts to deactivate the abyssal anchor but is unsure how, leading to a decision to place it in the bag of holding for the night.
  • The group plans to show the abyssal anchor as proof to Lady Oreos and decides to rest before doing so.

04:19:21

"Sealing Rifts, Punching Ghosts: Dimensional Dangers"

  • Putting a dimensional rift into another dimensional rift results in the world ending.
  • Placing a device in a bag of holding while it's on could lead to tears opening to the Abyss within the pocket plane over time.
  • Creatures could access the bag of holding and remove its contents if tears to the Abyss are opened.
  • Attuning to giant gloves allows the wearer to punch ghosts and deal lightning damage from a distance of 20 feet.
  • The group decides to seal the room, sleep in a protective dome, and store the device in a lead box before resting for the night.
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