Villains Gallery: The Chroma Conclave

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Villains Gallery: The Chroma Conclave

Thanks to @blacksalander for the art piece!

We had an anonymous critter request a while back for us to create a list of villains and information about their intentions and deeds. There have been a lot of big bads over the course of 99 episodes, so many that we can't do them justice in one post. We're breaking them up by story arc, continuing with the dragons of the Chroma Conclave.

The Chroma Conclave

Thordak, The Cinder King

  • Ancient red dragon
  • Head of the Chroma Conclave
  • Originally from the Shifting Sands, was defeated by Devo’ssa after attacking Ank’harel and thought dead.
  • Washed up on the Opash’s island.
  • Was tortured and experimented on by Opash for years before overpowering the necromancer.
  • Found the knowledge of the rituals to become a dracolich, and set out for Tal’Dorei to gain more power and find arcane users powerful enough to perform the ritual.
  • Invaded Raishan’s territory, and made a deal to help her cure her Soul Curse in exchange for her allegiance
  • Invaded Tal’Dorei, razing the Verdant Expanse before being defeated by Kima of Vord, Allura Vysoren, Drake Thunderbrand, and their compatriots, and banished to the Fire Plane.
    • Destroyed Byroden, killing Vax’ildan and Vex’ahlia’s mother.
  • Spotted by VM on their trip to the Fire Plane during Keyleth’s AraMente
  • Grew larger and more insane during his 15 years in the Fire Plane before breaking out with Raishan’s help and destroying Pyrah.
    • Returned with a Heartstone implanted with an Ember Seed buried in his chest.
    • Raishan broke him out earlier than expected due to her concerns about his increasing insanity- Winter’s Crest rather than the summer solstice.
  • Razed the city of Emon and began turning the Cloudtop District into his lair, forcing the surviving citizens to serve him.
    • Was slowly turning the city into a volcano
    • Laid several elemental dragon eggs beneath the former castle, having reproduced asexually
  • Killed by Vax’ildan in a tunnel leading to his main lair.

Brimscythe, The Iron Storm

  • Young adult blue dragon
  • Served on the Council of Emon as a human with the name General Krieg Tristan.
  • Member of the Chroma Conclave.
  • Lair located somewhere in the Cliffkeep Mountains. Can be entered via a portal in the basement of his home in the Cloudtop District.
  • Killed by Vax’ildan after VM’s discovery of the portal to his lair.
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Quick Answers 44

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How many times has…?

Due to the recent release of our word count posts, we’ve had an influx of requests to track more. The posts we’ve made are the result of nearly a year’s worth of tracking; required the effort of over 100 volunteers; and months of work on our part to coordinate volunteers, collect stats, edit, format, check, and post. 

With the sheer volume of content now, we decided that, once we were done tracking previously made requests, we would no longer take requests that require a full-show rewatch. Further, we no longer take requests for tracking a particular phrase or word. We have amazing volunteers, and we want to make sure we can make the best use of their time and energy as possible.

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Shop at Gilmore’s!

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metrognomefamily asked: How many times has the group told people to go to Gilmore’s Glorious Goods?               

Fun fact: Vox Machina receives a 10% discount on all items from Gilmore’s Glorious Goods, and advertised for the store in 10% of Critical Role episodes! Updated to Episode 80.

Thanks to @allessier, @c_diercks, @ChrisVLinden, @dutchcritter, Eric R., @SilentEnGee, and other critters for their work compiling this list!

Times that Vox Machina advertised for Gilmore’s Glorious Goods: 8

24 The Feast

  • (2:17:37) Vex’ahlia: Also, Gilmore’s Glorious Goods!  Scanlan: Oh, yes!  Gilmore’s: if you’re ever Overdark, come check it out, it’s a great, great store.

25 Crimson Diplomacy

  • (2:34:02) Scanlan: One more thing before we leave. If you need any items, be they gear or blades, go to Gilmore’s; Gilmore’s Glorious Goods-today!  Tiberius: You don’t have to sell it.  Scanlan: We’re supposed to plug him, right? I don’t know.

31 Gunpowder Plot

  • (p1. 2:00:40) Sam to Laura: Don’t forget to tell them about Gilmore’s Glorious Goods [before shooting the guards]! We’re supposed to advertise!

37 A Musician’s Nostalgia

  • (1:43:48) Scanlan: Have a good day. And remember: shop at Gilmore’s Glorious Goods!

39 Omens

  • (2:04:35) Sam: If you haven’t read the comics, check ‘em out on geekandsundry.com!  Taliesin: While you’re there, spend some money at Gilmore’s Glorious Goods!  Gilmore’s where…all of your magical items…can be procured.

41 In Ruins

  • (0:31:05) Grog/Travis: Don’t forget to visit Gilmore’s Glorious Goods.  Sam: That’s not a real place, Travis.  It doesn’t exist.

42 Dangerous Dealings

  • (0:32:50) Travis: Remember to shop at Gilmore’s Ruined Rubble! […]  Taliesin: For all your reclaimed wood needs! […]  Travis: An endless supply of pavers and gravel.  Sam: Gilmore’s Building Supplies.  Travis: All your home improvement needs.

45 Those Who Walk Away…

  • (0:45:56) Vex’ahlia: Gilmore!  Gilmore’s Glorious Goods!  Wonderful place to buy all sorts of products, if it was still standing.

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Do you recall exactly the episodes/times Taliesin mimicked a crow’s call?

Best we can recall:

  • Episode 49 (1:54:09, 1:54:14, 1:55:52, 1:58:19)
  • Episode 50 (2:52:10, 2:52:36)
  • Episode 51 (0:23:40)
  • Episode 71 (0:23:21)
  • Episode 72 (2:49:13)
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What We Know About Raishan: A Summary

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What We Know About Raishan: A Summary

Thanks to @broken-cogfor the art!

The most cunning, treacherous, and arcanely gifted of the Conclave made her bold power play. As with our past twocompilations, we’ve gathered everything stated about Raishan in a document here. Summary below the cut (all facts, spoilers through episode 69), along with a brief summary of what we know about her capabilities from both the show and the Monster Manual.

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A reminder: Before you Ask, please check our FAQ, Running Stats, and Rankings!

Hey guys, thanks for all your hard work! Out of curiosity, do you think you could count the Blindspot references in Critical Role? Sam made a Blindspot pun one episode and I about died.

Thanks! For future reference, we track ALL media-related references over here. Here are the Blindspot ones:

  • (Ep32, 1:18:17) Matt: You’ve been too busy, being in someone’s blind spot
  • (Ep48, 2:37:05) Scanlan: Starring Ashley Johnson: Blindsight.
  • (Ep48, 2:58:13) Sam: Ashley Blindside.  Travis: Blindspot.
  • (Ep59, 1:00:05) Sam: Let Pike get rid of this blind spot so we can all be together again!

As a parallel to “Times a member of Vox Machina has consumed something” you should do a “Times a member of Vox Machina has been consumed” e.g. Grog last session or Scanlan in the ice worm.

Luckily, there haven’t been many times where a member of Vox Machina was consumed by an enemy.

  • Scanlan (Ep39, 0:40:50) Purple Worm
  • Vax’ildan (Ep39, 1:22:34) Frost Worm
  • Vax’ildan and Scanlan (Ep54, 3:09:44) Umbrasyl (though technically they transported themselves into his stomach)
  • Grog (Ep62, 1:14:40) Feymire Crocodile
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Bon Appétit

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Anonymous asked: Is there a list of all in-game eating somewhere?

  • Times a member of Vox Machina has consumed something: 95 
  • Times that something was or included alcohol: 36

Thanks to @Clafairified, dialoguesc, Eric R., @GraphixDave, i-encourage-violence, icecream-s-coops, pbandfluff, Rosie-Lostbetweenthepages, Rowena Highlander, @SilentEnGee, @silv3rsing3r, vysoren-of-vord, wallflowerwaitlist, and other fantastic critters for their help compiling this list!

Updated through Episode 62

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Percy’s One-Liners

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Anonymous asked: Would it be possible to make a compilation of Percy’s one-liners?

Thanks to @Clafairifed, Eric R., i-encourage-violence, icecream-s-coops, Kagey Kritter, kevvinn, Mel25200, pbandfluff, Rosie-lostbetweenthepages, Rowena Highlander, @SilentEnGee, @silv3rsing3r, vysoren-of-vord, wallflowerwaitlist and other fantastic critters for their help compiling this list!

Updated through Episode 61

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Vax Walks Away

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Vax would walk 500 miles/And Vax would walk 500 more/Just to be the half-elf who walked 1000 miles/To stealth right through that door.

Thanks to ActualKateBishop, @Clafairifed, dialoguesc, Eric R., i-encourage-violence, icecream-s-coops, Kagey Kritter, Mason G., Mel25200, @OmrJeuss, pbandfluff, Rhazior, Ro, Rowena Highlander, @SilentEnGee, @silv3rsing3r, vysoren-of-vord, and wallflowerwaitlist for their help compiling this list!

Updated through Episode 61

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Birds of a Feather

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Qui11iam asked: How many birds has the cast flipped over the course of the show?

While the rogue has definitely been responsible for the most “daggers” thrown, the rest of the cast has shown that they can throw their own fair share. 

Number of party birds: 51

Number of Liam birds: 24

Thanks to agent-of-chaotic-order, @BabbaForrest, BillieblueJean, burdenedwithnopurpose, @EBalensuela, holpike, icecream-s-coops, @jeritchie3, rusty-diamond, and @SilentEnGee for their help compiling this list!

Updated through Episode 61.

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Sibling Rivalry

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Anonymous asked: How many times have Laura and Liam smacked, hit, or shoved each other on the stream?

Thanks to @BabbaForrest, @EBalensuela, Henry Mills, holpike, i-encourage-violence, icecream-s-coops, @jeritchie3, and @SilentEnGee for their help compiling this list!

Updated through Episode 60.

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Salesman Sam

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Crit Role Stats here with Salesman Sam Riegel! Too much quiet on the air? Fill it with merchandise! DM sharing secrets with one but not all? Don’t worry, there’s probably a new t-shirt in the store! Scroll down NOW, and we’ll throw in the complete list of all the times Sam Riegel has attempted to sell something on the stream for the first 60 episodes, absolutely FREE!

Thanks to ActualKateBishop, @BabbaForrest, @EBalensuela, icecream-s-coops, and @Silentengee for their compilation help!

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