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Conan O'Brien (character)

*This page is about the character from a one-shot campaign. For the comedian, see Wikipedia:Conan O'Brien.*

## Character Information

### Connections

* **Allies:**
* Aberrations of Liam O'Brien
* **Foes:**
* Laura Bailey, Bixby, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham

## Status

### Death episode(s)

"Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!" (Sx12)

## Appearances

### First seen

"Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!" (Sx12)

### Stream

Specials (1 episode)

**Conan O'Brien** is a lich from "Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!" (Sx12). He is based on the real Conan O'Brien. As an NPC, he is played by the Dungeon Master, Liam O'Brien.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

   Conan O'Brien the character looks like a lich version of Conan O'Brien the comedian.

### **Personality**

Conan O'Brien borrows many personality quirks and phrases from the real-life Conan O'Brien, however he is a lich.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Specials
	+ "Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!" (Sx12) (first appearance)
	+ "Liam's Quest: Full Circle" (Sx16), mentioned only

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!" (Sx12) at 2:23:30.
2. ↑ Conan's *Ray of Frost* did 4d8 cold damage, meaning he would be at least a level 17 spell caster.
3. ↑ See "Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!" (Sx12) at 2:06:47.
4. ↑ See "Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!" (Sx12) at 1:55:14.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Lich Conan, by Bri (source). Used with permission.
2. ↑ Fan art of Conan on his nightmare, by Bri (source). Used with permission.
Cult of the Caustic Heart

**The Cult of the Caustic Heart** is a cult dedicated to Tiamat, the Scaled Tyrant.

## **Goals and Organization**

The leaders of the Caustic Heart are determined to free Tiamat from her imprisonment in Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. To further their schemes, the cult offers power and depravity to grasping and impressionable personalities, and entraps them with contracts and social leverage.

## **History**

   The draconic sorcerer Calianna Mordsson, who lived on the streets in Port Damali, was taken in by the Cult of the Caustic Heart, who raised her telling her she was "special and important."

### **"Stalker in the Swamp" (2x21)**

Calianna, having escaped from the cult, bumped into the Mighty Nein in Berleben while she was looking for a ritual artifact of the cult's: an opulent bowl that, when filled with blood, could be used to commune with Tiamat in various ways. The combined party found the bowl in a merrow den in the Labenda Swamp, and Yasha Nydoorin destroyed the item with Magician's Judge.

### ***Explorer's Guide to Wildemount***

In the sourcebook, set around "The Endless Burrows" (2x50), the mid-level adventure hook *A Friend in Need* involves the cult having caught up with Calianna in the Felderwin Tillage and attempting to sacrifice her to Tiamat. The players interrupt the ritual, and Calianna asks the player characters to help in vanquishing the cult for good.

## **Known Members**

* Serissa - Leader of the cult
* Calianna Mordsson - Former member/captive

## **Trivia**

* The Cobalt Soul theorizes that there is at least one other bowl like the one this cult wanted to use.

## **References**

1. ↑ See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 57.
2. ↑ See "Stalker in the Swamp" (2x21) at 1:20:58.
3. ↑ See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 86.
4. ↑ See "Stalker in the Swamp" (2x21) at 2:26:57.
5. ↑ *The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein*, p. 124.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Calianna, by Rammaru (source). Used with permission.
Cordell

**Cordell** was one of the guards at Greyskull Keep. As an NPC, he was portrayed by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Cordell was a half-orc. He had short, black hair, with no notable scars on his face.

## **Biography**

### **"Escape from the Underdark" (1x13)**

Cordell was one of the guards on duty when Vox Machina returned from the Underdark. Shayne shouted for him to open the gates as they approached, and he welcomed them home.

When the members of Vox Machina woke the next morning, Shayne and Cordell were just finishing their guard shift, sharing a meal together before leaving.

### **"Voice of the Tempest" (1x90)**

Shayne informed Vox Machina that Cordell had been killed sometime during the whole ordeal with the Chroma Conclave.

## **Relationships**

### **Shayne Tranter**

Cordell seemed attached to Shayne, but whether out of honor or friendship was unknown. The two of them shared the same guard shifts, so they spent a lot of time together.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Pre-stream
* Campaign One
	+ "Escape from the Underdark" (1x13) (first appearance)
	+ "The Rematch" (1x23)
	+ "The Feast" (1x24)
	+ "Consequences and Cows" (1x26)
	+ "The Path to Whitestone" (1x27)
	+ "Echoes of the Past" (1x38)
	+ "Omens" (1x39)
	+ "Desperate Measures" (1x40)
	+ "Voice of the Tempest" (1x90), mentioned only

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6  Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) on Twitter: "Here's a few!" (2016-04-08) — in reply to @DekuBug: ""
2. ↑ See "Escape from the Underdark" (1x13) at 2:35:05.
3. ↑ See "Escape from the Underdark" (1x13) at 2:54:36.
4. ↑ See "Voice of the Tempest" (1x90) at 29:49.

**Art:**
Crimson Sphere of Generosity

The **Crimson Sphere of Generosity**, also known as the **Crimson Orb of Generosity**, is a legendary magic artifact. It is a red orb that can be worn on the nose.

If someone concentrates on this orb, their consciousness pierces its shiny exterior, providing the ability to see hundreds of thousands of people pouring their faith, joy and generosity towards the relic, giving it and its wielder the power to help those who need it.

When the orb is worn it locks onto the nose, and the generosity pouring from the people now pours into the wielder.

When worn in combination with the Exalting Blade of Favor, its surge of generosity is doubled.

## **History**

It was studied by Zathkira the Mad, who was in search of the power of generosity. It was later taken by Capo in his quest to alleviate children's poverty.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (Sx43) at 0:44:02.
2. ↑ See "Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (Sx43) at 0:43:56.
3. ↑ See "Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (Sx43) at 0:43:26.
4. ↑ See "Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (Sx43) at 0:44:02.
5. ↑ See "Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer" (Sx43) at 0:44:08.

**Art:**
Dagger of Venom

Depiction of a Dagger of Venom from D&D: Dungeon Master's Guide, p. 160.

* Action to coat with poison, DC 15 CON save, 2d10 poison damage and poisoned on a failed save

## Historical Information

### Owners

* Vax'ildan
* Bor'Dor Dog'Son

### **Fate**

Vax'ildan took one to the afterlife

A **Dagger of Venom** is a keen magical weapon that can excrete a potent poison.

## **Description**

The dagger is a +1 weapon, applied to attack and damage rolls. As an action, the wielder can activate the blade and coat the edge with a poison that lasts for one minute or until it hits a creature. If a targeted creature fails a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, they suffer 2d10 additional poison damage and are poisoned for one minute. The feature cannot be used again until the next dawn.

## **History**

A Dagger of Venom was one of Vax'ildan's signature weapons since the very start of Campaign One's streamed sessions, first seen used in "Arrival at Kraghammer" (1x01) against an ogre that emerged from the Greyspine Quarry. It was one of three weapons normally included in Vax's "dagger dagger dagger" attacks, along with a Dagger of Life-Stealing, a Flametongue Dagger, and later, Whisper. Its last use was during the final battle against Vecna.

At least once, Vax used the dagger's poison as a threat to extort information.

Bor'Dor Dog'Son also owned a Dagger of Venom, although he never used its poison damage. He claimed it was a gift from his mother.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See *D&D: Dungeon Master's Guide*, 5th ed., p. 161.
2. ↑ See "Arrival at Kraghammer" (1x01) at 2:39:12.
3. ↑ See "Vecna, the Ascended" (1x114) at 0:50:32.
4. ↑ See "Trial of the Take: Part 3" (1x20) at 2:18:17.
5. ↑ See "A Haunted Past" (3x63) at 3:12:06.
6. ↑ See "A Haunted Past" (3x63) at 2:30:46.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Depiction of a Dagger of Venom from *D&D: Dungeon Master's Guide*, p. 160. This page contains unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Critical Trolls for Extra Life

The thumbnail for "**Critical Trolls for Extra Life**" (Sx02), featuring Dan Casey, Zac Eubank and Ify Nwadiwe.

### Episode

Specials,​ Episode 02
(C1E26a)

### Game system

Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition

"**Critical Trolls for Extra Life**" (Sx02) is the second special episode of *Critical Role*.

## **Featured Characters**

### **Vox Moronica**

* Ulfgar Fireforge
* Salty Pete
* Snugglelord

### **New**

* Edna
* Kurt
* Quaalude Methaqualone
* Stephen Fireforge
* Cyril
* Lucas
* Ryco
* Gary the Badger

## **References**

1. ↑ See "**Critical Trolls for Extra Life**" (Sx02) at 0:29:01.

**Art:**
Critical Role One-Shot: Thursday by Night

The thumbnail for "**Critical Role One-Shot: Thursday by Night**" (Sx24), featuring Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Sam Riegel and Liam O'Brien

### Episode

Specials,​ Episode 24
(C1E115b)

### Game system

Vampire: The Masquerade (custom)

**Critical Role One-Shot: Thursday by Night** is the twenty-fourth special episode of *Critical Role*. The cast will be playing fictionalized vampire versions of themselves in a serious and dark world created by Taliesin Jaffe. He will also be the Game Master for this episode.

## **Synopsis**

### **Pre-Show**

This game looks like Vampire: The Masquerade but with some homebrew elements added by Taliesin Jaffe. It will be fun, weird, dark and really inappropriate. The build that they're going to be running is a mix between the new v5 Alpha and Onyx, you can go in and find books on every city and every type of creature you could want.

### **Announcements**

The sponsor of tonight's episode is **Backblaze**! Yev from Backblaze is back again to peddle his wares. Backblaze is unlimited backup for Macs and PCs. You can use mobile apps to access data on the go. You can recover files by mail using a flash key or hard drive. They'll ship it to your door to restore your data. And you get a 15-day, fully-featured free trial if you go to backblaze.com/criticalrole. Sam has composed a rap in the style of Sir Mix-A-Lot to honor the people at Backblaze.

### **Part I**

The gang awakens into pitch blackness. After a little investigation, they discover they are all sealed into individual wooden coffins. Laura eats a rat. With a series of strength-based checks, they all manage to extricate themselves from the boxes and discover they are on a set, which appears to belong to Nerdist.

### **Break**

* Promotional video from Yev at Backblaze. 2 week free trial at backblaze.com/criticalrole.
* **Tonight's giveaway** is a lacewood complete dice tower system from Wyrmwood Gaming with the code word: BLOODBATH.
* "How To Play: Train Heist" from Cryptozoic Games with Becca Scott from Geek and Sundry.
* Presentation of the World War II Strategy Board Game.
* Critters' fan art.

## **Featured Characters**

### **Player Characters**

* Laura Bailey: A fictionalized version of herself that had been sired as a Toreador.
* Matthew Mercer: A fictionalized version of himself that had been sired as a Lasombra.
* Liam O'Brien: A fictionalized version of himself that had been sired as a Nosferatu.
* Marisha Ray: A fictionalized version of herself that had been sired as a Gangrel.
* Sam Riegel: A fictionalized version of himself that had been sired as a vampire of an unknown clan.
* Travis Willingham: A fictionalized version of himself that had been sired as a Tremere.

### **New**

* Gary Gygax: A fictionalized version of the late famous dungeon master and co-creator of *Dungeons & Dragons*, Gary Gygax.
* Matt Colville: A fictionalized version of Matthew Colville, author, DM and friend of Critical Role.

## **References**

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Matt Colville attacking Gary Gygax, by David Rodrigues (source). Used with permission.
College of the Savvy

The **College of the Savvy**, also called the **College of the White Duke**, is a bard college in Westruun, named after and founded by the legendary bard known as the White Duke.

## **Description**

The College of the Savvy is located in Westruun's Scholar Ward, across the way from the Cobalt Reserve.

## **History**

Kaylie attended the College of the Savvy before joining up with Dr. Dranzel's Spectacular Traveling Troupe in her pursuit of vengeance against Scanlan Shorthalt.

## **Known Students**

* Nick Jonas - A handsome bard who graduated in 803 PD
* Kaylie

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 See "Echoes of the Past" (1x38) at 1:20:09.  Kaylie refers to it as College of the White Duke and specifically states it is in Westruun.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 59.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 90.
4. ↑ See "Echoes of the Past" (1x38) at 1:20:09.
5. ↑ See "Echoes of the Past" (1x38) from 1:19:13 through 1:22:35.  Kaylie lied about her age to attend.
6. ↑ See "Far From The Others" (3x52) at 0:58:24.
Damon (skyship captain)

Fan art of Captain Damon, by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Captain Damon** is the captain of the skyship *Deera*. As an NPC, he is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Captain Damon is described simply as "more adorned" than his crew, wearing a "captain's uniform."

## **Biography**

### **"Skyward" (1x15)**

   Vox Machina first met Captain Damon on their journey to Vasselheim to escort the Horn of Orcus to the Platinum Sanctuary. He helmed the skyship they used to fly over the Ozmit Sea. During the voyage, the ship was attacked by a group of bandits riding wyverns and a griffon. Captain Damon was nearly thrown overboard but Vox Machina saved him just in time.

### **"The Chase to Glintshore" (1x67)**

The next time Vox Machina met Captain Damon was in Ank'Harel, when Scanlan and Grog were attempting to steal an airship. Instead, they earned themselves free passage on Captain Damon's, thanks to the badge given to them by J'mon Sa Ord. Damon seemed pleased to see them again, and agreed to help them reach the Isle of Glintshore to hunt down Anna Ripley. He revealed that since the Chroma Conclave attack, he and his men had gained significantly more autonomy and no longer had to pay taxes and fees.

### **"Passed Through Fire" (1x69)**

After the encounter with Ripley on the island, and Percy's untimely death, Vex'ahlia notified Damon that their group was using another method to leave the island, so the skyship and its crew could head back to Ank'Harel. As the ship turned to leave, Vex stopped Captain Damon and asked if he would like to join the fight against the Chroma Conclave. After some initial hesitation, he agreed, and Vex directed him and the skyship towards Whitestone where their other allies were gathering.

### **Future**

Despite not meeting directly with Vox Machina, the skyship *Deera* - and it can be assumed Captain Damon - was visible in the sky lending air support in the siege of Emon alongside the Air Ashari.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign One
	+ "Skyward" (1x15) (first appearance)
	+ "Enter Vasselheim" (1x16)
	+ "The Chase to Glintshore" (1x67)
	+ "Passed Through Fire" (1x69)
	+ "Daring Days" (1x86), mentioned only

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Skyward" (1x15) at 1:21:56.
2. ↑ See "Skyward" (1x15).
3. ↑ See "The Chase to Glintshore" (1x67) from 1:19:06 through 1:24:49.
4. ↑ See "The Chase to Glintshore" (1x67) at 2:11:07.
5. ↑ See "Passed Through Fire" (1x69) from 43:41 through 46:57.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Captain Damon, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
2. ↑ Fan art of the skyship *Deera*, by Callum Lyall (source). Used with permission.
Cree Summer

Photograph of Cree Summer in 2020.

**Cree Summer** is a prolific actor, voice actor, and singer who voices Raishan and Salda Tal'Dorei in *The Legend of Vox Machina*.

## **Background**

Summer was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Canada. Her first acting role was as Winifred "Freddie" Brooks on the NBC sitcom *A Different World*. Since then, she has had multiple voice roles in movies, video games, and television animation.

## **Appearances on *Critical Role***

* *The Legend of Vox Machina, Season One* - The Otherworldly Voice
	+ "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 2" (LVM1x02)
* *The Legend of Vox Machina, Season Two* - Raishan
	+ "Rise of the Chroma Conclave" (LVM2x01)
	+ "The Sunken Tomb (LoVM)" (LVM2x03)
* *The Legend of Vox Machina, Season One* - Salda Tal'Dorei
	+ "The Darkness Within" (LVM1x12)
* *The Legend of Vox Machina, Season Two* - Salda Tal'Dorei
	+ "Rise of the Chroma Conclave" (LVM2x01)

## **Other Works**

The following is a very partial list of some of Cree Summer's notable roles:

* *A Different World* - Winifred "Freddie" Brooks
* *Inspector Gadget* - Penny
* *Rugrats* - Susie Carmichael
* *Tiny Toons Adventures* - Elmyra Duff
* *Atlantis: The Lost Empire* - Princess Kida Nedakh

## **External Links**

* Cree Summer on IMDb
* Cree Summer on Wikipedia

## **References**

1. ↑  Cree Summer on Wikipedia
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 See Cree's IMDB listing.
3. ↑  Cree Summer on Wikipedia
4. ↑ See Cree's IMDB listing.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Photograph of Cree Summer in 2020 (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.
Cofferfall Hill

**Cofferfall Hill** is located west of the Irriam Canyon on the continent of Issylra.

## **Description**

The region's terrain is at least partly rocky.

## **History**

Centuries ago a dark fey entity called Evithorir the Taker fought Oma-Dua, a powerful Gau Drashari, who eventually managed to seal them beneath the rock of Cofferfall Hill.

Centuries later, in 843 PD, the powerful magic of the apogee solstice disturbed the enchantment in Evithorir's imprisonment, freeing them and allowing them to abandon the hills.

## **Trivia**

* It is unknown if Cofferfall Hill is part of the Demithore Valley.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "A Haunted Past" (3x63) at 1:49:40.
2. ↑ See "A Haunted Past" (3x63) at 1:49:40.
3. ↑ See "A Haunted Past" (3x63) at [2]s .  Hevestro describes how the fey was sealed beneath the rock of the place.
4. ↑ See "A Haunted Past" (3x63) at 1:49:26.
5. ↑ See "A Haunted Past" (3x63) at 2:12:44.

**Art:**
Colm McGuinness

Official art of Colm McGuinness, by Unknown.

**Colm McGuinness** is an Ireland-based composer. For *Critical Role*, he wrote the music playing during the episode breaks in the second and the third campaigns ("Welcome to Wildemount", "Welcome to Marquet"). He stitched together "The Adventure Begins…" and "Welcome to Tal'Dorei" compositions for the album of the same name.

Colm McGuinness also composed episode openings for Exandria Unlimited and the socially distanced version of Talks Machina. He played violin on the first version of the song Your Turn To Roll, and provided the battle music used in "Long May He Reign" (2x140), as well as an accompanying intro and outro.

Colm composed the theme and background music for Candela Obscura.

## **External Links**

* Colm McGuinness on IMDb
* Colm McGuinness on Spotify
* Colm McGuinness on Bandcamp

## **References**

1. ↑ See "The Diver's Grave" (2x44) at 0:10:15.
2. ↑ See "Fond Farewells" (2x141) at 3:28:35.  "customized not one, but two battle tracks specifically for this fight"

**Art:**

1. ↑ Official art of Colm McGuinness, by Unknown (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.
Countess Pi

Official art of Pi, by Tori.

**Countess Pi** is a kindness unicorn. She was played by Julie Nathanson in "Tails of Equestria One-Shot" (Sx44).

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Countess Pi is a unicorn with greenish white coat, a purple mane and green eyes. Her cutie mark is a blue and purple Pi symbol. She wears large round glasses and a golden crown.

### **Personality**

Countess Pi is rather magical and kind. She has many special talents related to numbers and circles.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Specials
	+ "Tails of Equestria One-Shot" (Sx44) (first appearance)

## **Trivia**

* Julie loosely dressed up as her character for this episode. She wore a headband with unicorn ears and a horn, and purple highlights in her hair.
* Countess' name is a pun on the word "count".

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Tails of Equestria One-Shot" (Sx44) at 3:11.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Official art of Pi, by Tori (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.
Dark Star

Depiction of Dark Star cast on a red slaad, by adragonswinging.

**Dark Star** is an 8th-level dunamancy spell created by Matthew Mercer for the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount.

## **Description**

Cast on a point within 150 feet, the spell creates a sphere with a radius of up to 40 feet filled with magical darkness and crushing gravitational force. For the duration, the spell's area is difficult terrain which neither darkvision nor non-magical light illuminates, and no sound can be created within or pass through the area. A creature or object entirely inside the sphere is immune to thunder damage and deafened. It is impossible to cast a spell with a verbal component.

Any creature that enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn takes 8d10 force damage on a failed Constitution saving throw, and half as much damage on a successful one. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by this damage is disintegrated.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 186.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Depiction of *Dark Star* cast on a red slaad, by adragonswinging (source). Used with permission. This page contains unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Cult of the Dark Heart

The Cult of the Dark Heart is an Ashari sect led by Vureeo, and is implicitly allied with the Ruby Vanguard.

## **History**

Two days prior to the beginning of the apogee solstice of 843 PD, the Cult of the Dark Heart's activities threatened the rift to the Elemental Plane of Earth beneath Terrah, and the other Ashari (including Keyleth of the Air Ashari) had traveled there to help. Keyleth later used a Message Bloom to tell Orym that the Dark Heart Behemoth beneath the town had been dealt with and returned to its controlled state, although the Ashari had lost good warriors in the battle. However, Vureeo, the head of the Cult of the Dark Heart, had vanished shouting, "The Vanguard will prevail and the world will finally be free!" implying either an alliance or membership with the organization dedicated to releasing Predathos.

Keyleth asked Orym for the location that the group they had told her about was working out of. She also notified Bells Hells that she and the remaining Ashari warriors would be converging on that location to assist with taking down Ludinus and the Ruby Vanguard.

## **Known Members**

* Vureeo
* Behemoth of the Dark Heart

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See "The Aurora Grows" (3x49) at 4:31:25.
2. ↑ See "An Exit Most Fraught" (3x48) at 2:27:41.

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Couatl

Depiction of a couatl, by Conceptopolis from *D&D Monster Manual, 5th ed.*, p. 43.

## Biological Information

### **Abilities**

* Innate Spellcasting
* Magic Weapons
* Shielded Mind
* Change Shape

## Sociocultural Information

### **Language**

All, telepathy 120 ft.

**Couatls** are intelligent celestial serpents with feathered wings.

## **Appearance**

A couatl appears as a serpent with brilliantly feathered wings, and its eggs are gem-like. The first one Caduceus Clay conjured had an elemental appearance, appearing at first like a slow-moving lightning bolt.

## **Abilities**

The following is all taken from the *Monster Manual, 5th Edition*, p. 43.

* **Saving throw proficiencies**: CON, WIS, CHA
* **Damage resistance**: radiant
* **Damage immunities**: psychic; nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
* **Innate Spellcasting**: Can cast the following with only verbal components.
	+ **At will**: *Detect Evil and Good*, *Detect Magic*, *Detect Thoughts*
	+ **3/day each**: *Bless*, *Create Food and Water*, *Cure Wounds*, *Lesser Restoration*, *Protection from Poison*, *Sanctuary*, *Shield*
	+ **1/day each**: *Dream*, *Greater Restoration*, *Scrying*
* **Magic Weapons**: Weapon attacks are magical.
* **Shielded Mind**: immune to scrying and magical effects that detect its location or sense its emotions or thoughts
* **Actions**:
	+ **Bite**: On a hit, the target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be poisoned, causing it to go unconscious for 24 hours or until shaken awake.
	+ **Constrict** (Medium or smaller creatures): On a hit, the target is grappled and restrained.
	+ **Change Shape**: Can take the shape of a humanoid or beast—taking on only that creature's AC, movement modes, Strength, Dexterity, and other actions—or return to its original form.

## **History**

* Caduceus Clay summoned a couatl to guard the Mighty Nein as they rested on the beach near Nicodranas.
* Caduceus conjured another couatl to help put out the house fire after Trent Ikithon's attack on the Blooming Grove.
* There are tales of a couatl spirit bound in the inner jungles of the Twinward Isles that offers wisdom to those who bring it offerings.

## **References**

1. ↑ See *D&D: Monster Manual*, 5th ed., p. 43, available online at *D&D Beyond*.
2. ↑ See "Cat and Mouse" (2x128) at 1:01:07.
3. ↑ See "Cat and Mouse" (2x128) at 1:00:44.
4. ↑ See "Cat and Mouse" (2x128) at 1:00:15.
5. ↑ See "Fond Farewells" (2x141) at 3:52:21.
6. ↑ See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 77.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Depiction of a couatl, by Conceptopolis from *D&D Monster Manual, 5th ed.*, p. 43. This page contains unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
2. ↑ Fan art of the rumored couatl spirit on Twinward Isles, by Clara (source). Used with permission.
Curtis Uleas

**Curtis Uleas** was the Holy Curator of the temple of The Lawbearer in Vasselheim. As an NPC, Curtis Uleas is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Biography**

### **"The Ominous March" (1x109)**

Holy Curator Curtis Uleas is mentioned as the representative of the Quadroads of Erathis in a meeting to discuss how to stop Vecna's march on Vasselheim. He objected to Allura Vysoren's offer to transport a strike team to Thar Amphala.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign One
	+ "The Ominous March" (1x109) (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ See "The Ominous March" (1x109) at 1:23:41.
2. ↑ See "The Ominous March" (1x109) at 1:38:22.
**Art:**
Daniel Sloss

**Daniel Sloss** is a Scottish comedian, writer, and producer. He acted as the host and appeared as investigator Rab "Aggy" Agg in "The Mighty Nein Reunion: Echoes of the Solstice" (Sx79).

Daniel began his comedy career in his teens, getting his start doing shows in Edinburgh and performing in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. To date, he has created 13 solo shows, performed off-Broadway, done two hour-long specials for Netflix and two currently appearing on HBO, and appeared on *Conan* ten times, in addition to touring internationally in solo shows. In 2021, his book *Everyone You Hate is Going to Die* was published.

## **Background**

Daniel was born in Kingston upon Thames, England and moved to Scotland with his parents when he was four years old. He currently resides in Edinburgh with his wife and one child.

## **Critical Role Productions**

* "The Mighty Nein Reunion: Echoes of the Solstice" (Sx79)

## **Trivia**

* Daniel brought one of his teachers to watch "The Mighty Nein Reunion: Echoes of the Solstice" (Sx79), since he knew they were a critter.

## **External Links**

* Daniel Sloss on IMDb
* Daniel Sloss on Wikipedia

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 See  Daniel Sloss on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ See  Daniel Sloss on IMDb
3. ↑ See Daniel's website.
4. ↑ See "*4-Sided Dive*: Shard Candy" (4SDx19) at 0:34:08.

**Art:**
Consortium of the Vermilion Dream

“
Seek the stories others fear to know.
”

–
Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep, page 82
[!h]

The **Consortium of the Vermilion Dream** is a secret occult society based in Ank'Harel, Marquet, obsessed with the red moon Ruidus.

## **Description**

    Viewed by outsiders as a harmless group of ghost-hunters, the Consortium is actually concentrated on discovering all they can about the red moon Ruidus and the mineral they view as its byproduct, ruidium. Although based on the continent of Marquet, its members are comprised of occult scholars from across Exandria. Due to the expensive nature of its research, the Consortium is heavily profit-driven and aggressive in selling the arcane services of its members. They meet at First Eclipse, a tavern in the Suncut Bazaar of Ank'Harel.

## **History**

The Consortium is far younger than its rivals, the Allegiance of Allsight and Library of the Cobalt Soul, who tend to regard it with disdain. All five of its original founding members are alive and active within it.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 See *Call of the Netherdeep*, p. 82.
2. ↑ See *Call of the Netherdeep*, p. 204.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 See *Call of the Netherdeep*, pp. 82–83.
4. ↑ See *Call of the Netherdeep*, pp. 61–62.
5. ↑ See *Call of the Netherdeep*, pp. 115–116.
6. ↑ See *Call of the Netherdeep*, p. 130.
7. ↑ See *Call of the Netherdeep*, p. 94.
8. ↑ See *Call of the Netherdeep*, p. 78.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Depiction of Master Aradrine the Owl, wielding a ruidium dagger and presenting symptoms of acute ruidium exposure, by David Sladek (source). This page contains unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Cornelius

*For the father of Caduceus, see Cornelius Clay.*

**Cornelius** is a former bookbinder from Westruun. After Umbrasyl and the Herd of Storms attacked the city, Cornelius took up a leadership position among the refugees. As an NPC, Cornelius is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Cornelius is a man in his mid-forties. He has blondish hair and a scruffy beard. His calloused hands give him the appearance of a working man. He has a bright white toothy smile.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign One
	+ "Into the Frostweald" (1x48) (first appearance)
	+ "Best Laid Plans..." (1x50)

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Into the Frostweald" (1x48) from 0:34:24 through 0:35:06.
**Art:**
Critical Role's 'The Dating Game' Panel – SDCC 2016

The thumbnail for "***Critical Role'*s 'The Dating Game' Panel – SDCC 2016**" (Sx13), featuring Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray, Liam O'Brien and Sam Riegel.

### Episode

Specials,​ Episode 13
(C1E60a)

### Episode link

 VOD

"***Critical Role'*s 'The Dating Game' Panel – SDCC 2016**" (Sx13) is the thirteenth special episode of *Critical Role*. Based on the 1960s TV gameshow *The Dating Game*, this panel took place as part of the "Camp Conival 2016" events organized by Nerdist and Geek & Sundry at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
Crute

Fan art of Crute, by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Crute** is the dwarven owner of the Feed and Mead inn located in Alfield. As an NPC he was played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Crute had tousled white-gray hair and a single tuft of beard that dangles down down toward the bellybutton before it hit a ring of gold.

### **Personality**

Crute was ornery and salty-looking, and, in conversation, tended to look above or at person's shoulder due to his poor sight.

## **Biography**

### **"The Open Road" (2x05)**

After the Mighty Nein returned to Alfield after defeating the Knolls, Bryce told them that Crute had rooms for them at the Feed & Mead Inn.

### **"The Howling Mines" (2x06)**

The next morning, Crute accepted Jester's offer to help him make breakfast. He didn't notice Jester switch the salt and sugar in the kitchen.

### **"The Gates of Zadash" (2x08)**

Crute was pleased by the increase in clientele at the Feed & Mead, after the Mighty Nein announced they would be drinking there to a large group of people. Crute, who had been renting the rooms to the party free of charge, began charging them a discounted price of 3 silver per room.

### **"Beyond the Boundaries" (2x32)**

Crute recognized the Mighty Nein when they returned to Alfield and met with Bryce at the Feed & Mead. He wasn't pleased when Jester used Thaumaturgy to open all the windows of the inn, and shattered one of the windows.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "The Open Road" (2x05) (first appearance)
	+ "The Howling Mines" (2x06)
	+ "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08)
	+ "Beyond the Boundaries" (2x32)

## **Quotations**

* **Crute**: I am a businessman, through and through, so I'll give you a discount. Three silver.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "The Open Road" (2x05) at 3:22:26.
2. ↑ See "The Open Road" (2x05) at 3:25:03.
3. ↑ See "The Open Road" (2x05) at 3:25:03.
4. ↑ See "The Open Road" (2x05) at 3:25:03.
5. ↑ See "The Howling Mines" (2x06) at 0:19:15.
6. ↑ See "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08) at 0:20:50.
7. ↑ See "Beyond the Boundaries" (2x32) at 0:35:22.
8. ↑ See "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08) at 0:39:58.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Crute, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Coral

Fan art of **Coral** helping to seal the rift to the Elemental Plane of Fire in "Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46), by Thomas Brin.

## Character Information

### Connections

* Gern Blanston (animator)
* Carol, Fatty Arbuckle, and Stimpy (fellow thralls)

## Status

### Causes of death

* Original death unknown; corpse later animated by Gern Blanston.
* Died upon impact with the ground while helping fire ashari to seal the portal to the Elemental Plane of Fire.

## Appearances

### Stream

Campaign One (1 episode)

**Coral** was a zombie animated by the necromantic powers of Gern Blanston, serving with fellow thralls Carol, Fatty Arbuckle, and Stimpy. As a companion NPC, Coral was played by Matthew Mercer, but she followed the instructions of Gern's player, Chris Hardwick.

## **Biography**

### **Background**

Coral was not related to Gern Blanston or his other thralls, although Gern said he considered them all a make-shift family. He would frequently confuse her with Carol.

### **"Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46)**

Coral used her body to pat out the flames on Gern Blanston during the efreeti fight. She was also sent with a blink candle to help seal the portal to the Elemental Plane of Fire. In doing so, she waded through lava, then was teleported 15 feet into the air and died upon impact with the ground.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign One
	+ "Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46) (first appearance)

## **Trivia**

* Gern being a necromancer dancer and wearing a red dance vest is an allusion to the vest Cadence wore in *Crypt of the NecroDancer*. It is possible, then, that Coral is a reference to the other playable character, Choral, which may even be the intended spelling of Coral's name. However, the name is spelled "Coral" in the transcript.
	+ Coral's name may also be inspired by the Internet's spelling of Carl Grimes's name from *The Walking Dead*. Gern's player, Chris Hardwick, is the host of *The Walking Dead*'s after-show, *Talking Dead*.
* "Coral" is an anagram of "Carol", one of Gern's other undead thralls. Carol is also the name of another prominent character on *The Walking Dead*.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46) from 1:51:45 through 1:52:15.
2. ↑ See *D&D Monster Manual*, 5th ed., p. 316.
3. ↑ See "Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46) at 0:28:58.
4. ↑ See "Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46) from 1:51:50 through 1:53:19.
5. ↑ See "Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46) from 3:00:31 through 3:03:03.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of **Coral** helping to seal the rift to the Elemental Plane of Fire in "Cindergrove Revisited" (1x46), by Thomas Brin (source). Used with permission.
Critmas!

The thumbnail for "**Critmas!**" (Sx32), featuring Trinket, Travis Willingham, Brian Wayne Foster, Taliesin Jaffe, Liam O'Brien, Laura Bailey and Sam Riegel.

### Episode

Specials,​ Episode 32
(C1E115o)

### Transcript

Transcript

"**Critmas!**" (Sx32) is the thirty-second special episode of *Critical Role*. Welcome to the Critmas episode! Wear your worst holiday sweaters, curl up on the couch with a cup of holiday cheer, and join the Critical Role cast (and our host with the most, Brian W. Foster) as they open the thoughtful gifts sent by the Critter community.

## **Synopsis**

The Critters sent in a lot of incredible gifts, many of them homemade, as well as letters and other fun and interesting things that they think the cast would love. During *Critmas!* the cast try to open as many gifts as they can while saying *thank you* to everybody who sent those gifts.
Cryptic Collection

## The Cryptic Collection

The **Cryptic Collection** is a shop in Rexxentrum, which sells magical goods, trinkets and odd musical instruments. The owner, Keona the Keen, is also able to provide certain custom-ordered goods over some time.

Keona offered special prices for those who were sent by Ludinus Da'leth.

## **Description**

The Cryptic Collection is nestled in the shaded gap between two large warehouses, at the end of an alleyway. It is a humble and somewhat creepy single-story, long shotgun-style structure, built of rustic, weathered wood, with a tiled roof decorated with numerous brass and iron chimes, wind instruments, and charms dangling from the edges.

Inside is a warm, strangely humid apothecary and minor magical relic store containing a number of cages hanging from the top of the entryway and small moss-covered corner elements. The cages contain rats, ravens, and owls: general familiar-type creatures. Some of the tables hold chiseled and polished bones marked with runes and decorative carvings and made into flute-like instruments. The entire room smells of musky earth and mildewed leather, yet with every few steps, the smells seem to change into something else entirely. On the opposite end is a curtained doorway.

## **Known Stock**

* Bone flute - 50 gp
* Bone harp (custom-ordered) - 100 gp
* Bead of Force - 250 gp
* Potion of healing - 50 gp/vial
* Potion of Greater Healing - 150 gp/vial
* Potion of Superior Healing - 450 gp/vial
* Pieces of amber (at least 200 gp worth)
* Diamond - 350 gp
* Sovereign Glue - 600 gp for two ounces

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:41:52.
2. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:42:43.
3. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:35:09.
4. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) from 3:35:38 through 3:37:51.
5. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:41:12.
6. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:48:29.
7. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:44:09.
8. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:44:21.
9. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:42:36.
10. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:42:40.
11. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:42:41.
12. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:45:00.
13. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:45:25.
14. ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:46:20.

**Art:**
Darrington Press LLC

Logo of Darrington Press LLC

**Darrington Press LLC** is a tabletop game developer and publishing company headed by Ivan Van Norman, with Matthew Mercer as creative advisor. It was announced in October 2020 as a subsidiary of Critical Role Productions LLC. Unlike previous ventures, the *Critical Role* team is not looking to utilize crowdfunding for releases.

## **Works**

### **Illuminated Worlds System**

The Illuminated Worlds System is a d6 dice pool system built to run roleplaying games described as "shorter, arc-driven campaigns" and designed to be setting-agnostic. The first released game built on this system is Candela Obscura.

November 14, 2023 (Candela Obscura Core Rulebook)

## **Personnel**

* Ivan Van Norman — Head
* Matthew Mercer — Creative Advisor
* Darcy L. Ross — Publishing Marketing Manager
* Brittany Walloch-Key — Director of Retail

## **Bibliography**

* Announcing Darrington Press, Our Game Publishing Company on CritRole.com  (backup link)
* Darrington Press 101 on the **Darrington Press** official website  (backup link)

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8  Announcing Darrington Press, Our Game Publishing Company on CritRole.com  (backup link)
2. ↑ Christian Hoffer (October 27, 2020). *Critical Role* to Publish Their Own Board Games and Tabletop RPGs. *Comic Book*. Retrieved on January 15, 2021. (backup link)
3. ↑  A Closer Look at *Uk'otoa* on the **Darrington Press** official website  (backup link)
4. ↑  Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn Releases January 18th!  on the **Darrington Press** official website
5. ↑  A Familiar Problem  on the **Darrington Press** official website
6. ↑ Till the Last Gasp (February 8, 2023) by Darrington Press
7. ↑  HYPE! CANDELA OBSCURA – OUR NEW HORROR TTRPG SHOW PREMIERES MAY 25TH!  on CritRole.com .
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5  Big News: Queen by Midnight and Two New RPGs on CritRole.com
9. ↑  Queen by Midnight  on the **Darrington Press** official website
10. ↑  Announcing Caper Cards: Bells Hells  on the **Darrington Press** official website
11. ↑ First Looks at Our Upcoming Games! (March 18, 2022) by Darrington Press
12. ↑  Daggerheart  on the **Darrington Press** official website
13. ↑ HYPE! CANDELA OBSCURA – OUR NEW HORROR TTRPG SHOW PREMIERES MAY 25TH! on CritRole.com
14. ↑ Candela Obscura on the Darrington Press official website
15. ↑  Darcy L. Ross (@DarcyLRoss) on Twitter: "!!! I can finally share what I've been working on for the last few weeks: / I am the Publishing Marketing Manager for @darringtonpress, the brand-new tabletop game company by @CriticalRole! / Announcement: / https://critrole.com/announcing-darrington-press-our-game-publishing-company/ / Join my newsletter won't ya? / https://darringtonpress.com" (2020-10-27). (backup link)
16. ↑  Brittany Walloch-Key's bio (@BWalloch) on Twitter: "Cat Enthusiast / I annoy my husband / I like making you laugh / Director of Events for *Critical Role* / Director of Retail for Darrington Press". (backup link)

## **External links**

* Darrington Press official website
* Darrington Press (@DarringtonPress) on Twitter.
* Darrington Press on BoardGameGeek  (backup link)
Dayal Hall

The **Dayal Hall** is a learning center located in the Core Spire of Jrusar. It is privately funded by House Dayal of the Mahaan houses and is open to all citizens, especially children, regardless of background and circumstance. The Hall has long been held as a symbol of opportunity in the face of economic disparity in the Oderan Wilds. Ajit Dayal manages the Hall.

## **Description**

The Dayal Hall consists of three squat sandstone tower arches with open windows. The archways, set into the rock of the Core Spire, stand twenty feet tall and are intricately carved and latticed. The interior is filled with tables, seating cushions, and small step-pits that serve as teaching areas. Lighting is provided by magical smoke-free torches, possibly candlerock. It has a relaxed and warm atmosphere described as a haven from the city, and the space is filled with the scent of lavender incense.

## **History**

The Dayal Hall was founded by House Dayal in the Core Spire of Jrusar to offer access to education for all citizens, especially children, regardless of their background and circumstance. In 843 PD, the Hall was managed by Ajit Dayal, who began overseeing it some time after its founding.

Divaasheela was originally a student in the Dayal Hall until she was bitten by a weretiger and left her old life and name behind. However, she still remembered and respected Ajit, saving him and his life years later.

Tairan studied in the Dayal Hall before moving to Yios around 828 PD and becoming a professor at the Aydinlan Seminary.

By 843 PD, Ariks Eshteross, who held the Dayal Hall in high esteem, had been managing the delivery and storage of supplies and goods to the Hall for years. Some of these supplies were stolen, and Eshteross hired the soon-to-be-named Bells Hells to investigate these thefts.

During the apogee solstice the Hall kept working as usual, even though people were nervous. Chetney, Fearne and Orym visited it to learn about the current situation in Jrusar, and to ask about some ancient objects they had found during their adventures.

## **Trivia**

* Both this learning center and its main manager are a tribute to Ajit George (who admitted his Exandria equivalent even shared his dress style) and his Shanti Bhava Children's Project, which has the Critical Role Foundation as one of its supporters.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Promise and Potential" (3x22) at 2:20:20.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 See "Trial by Firelight" (3x02) at 1:47:08.
3. ↑ See "The Tunnels Below" (3x15) at 0:35:40.
4. ↑ See "Call of the Wild" (3x41) at 1:14:48.
5. ↑ See "Promise and Potential" (3x22) at 3:09:59.
6. ↑ See "A Path of Vengeance" (3x65) at 1:29:32.
7. ↑ https://twitter.com/ajitgeorgeSB/status/1679704257405292544?t=FjNey7DuuHhJNeJCnMbf\_Q&s=19
8. ↑ https://twitter.com/ajitgeorgeSB/status/1522453921674846208?s=20