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Duala Juun

*This article is about the member of the Tal'Dorei Council. For other characters of this or similar names, see Duala (disambiguation).*

## Duala Juun

Screenshot of Duala Juun from "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 1" (LVM1x01).

## Appearances

### First seen

"The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 1" (LVM1x01)

### Television

*The Legend of Vox Machina* (4 episodes)

**Arbiter Duala Juun** is a tiefling and Master of Law on the Tal'Dorei Council in *The Legend of Vox Machina*.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Duala Juun is a grey-skinned tiefling with a thick tail. Her eyes are gold with black sclera, her hair is grey-ish white and tied back in a ponytail, and she has four horns.

## **Biography**

### ***The Legend of Vox Machina***

Duala was present at the Tal'Dorei Council meeting to discuss ongoing failures to deal with an unidentified threat (later identified as the dragon Brimscythe) razing the countryside. She was also present when Vox Machina presented themselves to Sovereign Uriel and the council to take up the job of slaying this threat, as well as when they collected the reward. Duala also attended the banquet Uriel holds to discuss dangers to the realm, attended also by the Briarwoods; this is also the first time she is identified as Arbiter Duala Juun, Master of Law.

## **Appearances and mentions**

All of her appearances in the series so far are non-speaking appearances.

* *The Legend of Vox Machina*
	+ "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 1" (LVM1x01) (first appearance)
	+ "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 2" (LVM1x02)
	+ "The Feast of Realms" (LVM1x03) (first identified)
	+ "The Darkness Within" (LVM1x12)

## **Trivia**

* In *Critical Role*, the position of Master of Law on the Tal'Dorei Council during Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei II's reign was instead held by Brom Goldhand, and General Krieg before him. In *The Legend of Vox Machina*, it is possible Krieg never held the position, as Duala attends two council meetings before Krieg's death.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 1" (LVM1x01) at 1:31.
2. ↑ See "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 1" (LVM1x01) at 8:55.
3. ↑ See "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 2" (LVM1x02) at 23:33.
4. ↑ See "The Feast of Realms" (LVM1x03) at 8:25.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Screenshot of Duala Juun from "The Terror of Tal'Dorei - Part 1" (LVM1x01). 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.
Dominic Monaghan

Screenshot of Dominic Monaghan.

**Dominic Monaghan** is a British actor best known for his role as Meriadoc Brandybuck in Peter Jackson's *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy. He portrayed Archibald Desnay in *The Legend of Vox Machina*.

Dominic appears in *The Friendship Onion*, a regular podcast with Billy Boyd in which they talk about their time making *The Lord of the Rings*.

## **Background**

Dominic was born in West Berlin to British parents and lived in Germany until his family returned to Britain when he was about eleven years old. His acting career began with roles in British television until he was cast as a hobbit in *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy. He then appeared in the American television series *Lost*. He has since had numerous roles in film, television, and video games.

## **Other Works**

The following is a partial list of some of Dominic Monaghan's notable roles:

* *The Lord of the Rings* - Meriadoc Brandybuck
* *Lost* - Charlie Pace
* *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* - Beaumont Kin

## **Trivia**

* During the promotion of *The Legend of Vox Machina* Season One, Sam Riegel was invited on Dominic and Billy's podcast, *The Friendship Onion*.

## **External Links**

* Dominic Monaghan on IMDb
* Dominic Monaghan on Wikipedia
* Dominic Monaghan on Rotten Tomatoes
* *The Friendship Onion* podcast

## **References**

1. ↑  Dominic Monaghan on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Legend of the Cast of The Legend of Vox Machina"
3. ↑  Dominic Monaghan on Wikipedia.
4. ↑ See Dominic's IMDB listing.
5. ↑ See *Billy & Dom Talk to Critical Role's Sam Riegel!*Part 1 and Part Two.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Screenshot of Dominic Monaghan (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.
Copia Lake

Map of the Copia Wildwood, Copia Lake, and surrounding features.

**Copia Lake** is located within the Copia Wildwood, within the Cyrios Mountains, north of Tussoa. The lake is sacred to the Ki'Nau people, the warriors and priests of whom would bathe in the pool to purify themselves. With this in mind, the Clovis Concord has outlawed fishing or diving other than those indicated by Ki'Nau ritual.

However, the lake is not well-guarded by the Zhelezo of the area, and is frequently used as a drop point for smugglers. It has also, as a result, become common for those smugglers to poach sacred fish only found in this lake.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 61.

**Art:**

1. ↑  Explorer's Guide to Wildemount on D&D Beyond. This file is 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.
Chloroxodon

**Chloroxodon** is a young green dragon from the Ashen Gorge, in Tal'Dorei.

## **Biography**

Less than a century ago, Chloroxodon hatched from one of Tatterwing's eggs. At some point between 812 PD and 836 PD the young dragon, along with two of their siblings, Toxoshuul and Snagglefang, moved to the Ashen Gorge, where several factions fight over the territory and treasure that once belonged to Thordak, a powerful red dragon who dubbed himself "the Cinder King". Chloroxodon longs to plunder Thordak's lost vaults for their own hoard, and so do their siblings, but in the meantime the three of them act as mercenaries for other factions in the Ashen Gorge (but only in exchange of some sort of tribute).

If by any chance Chloroxodon or any of their siblings are on opposite sides of a skirmish, they honor the blood they share and never fight each other, choosing to annihilate the humanoids beneath them instead.

## **Abilities**

Assuming Chloroxodon is typical of green dragons, they are immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition, and they can breathe air and water. They have a breath weapon that cause poison damage in a conic area.

## **Trivia**

* The prefix "Chloro-" at the beginning of their name means "light green" or "greenish yellow" in Greek, while the suffix "-odon" means "tooth".
	+ They share the teeth reference in their name with Snagglefang.
* While Chloroxodon and their two siblings are about the same age (at least according to draconic parameters), it is unknown if they were born from the same clutch of eggs.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 109.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 See *D&D: Monster Manual*, 5th ed., p. 94.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 110.

**Art:**
Devan Bluebutton

Official art of **Devan**, by Kendra Wells.

**Devan Bluebutton** was a halfling sorcerer and the granddaughter of Adelaide Bluebutton. She was played by Laura Bailey in "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15).

## **Character Information**

### **Sorcerer spells**

#### **Cantrips**

* *Dancing Lights*
* *Ray of Frost*

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Specials
	+ "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) at 15:426.
2. ↑ See "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) at 15:26.
3. ↑ See "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) at 4:35:35.
4. ↑ See "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) at 33:20.
5. ↑ See "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) at 45:50.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Official art of **Devan**, by Kendra Wells (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.
2. ↑ Fan art of Dren and **Devan**, by Hugo Cardenas (source). Used with permission.
Dwondaff Pierce

**Father Dwondaff Pierce** is a dwarven worshiper of Avandra and the contact of The Gentleman in Port Damali. The Gentleman describes him as scraggly in the face and well dressed.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "Commerce & Chaos" (2x31), mentioned only

## **Trivia**

* It is likely that he is an attendant at the Pearl Shrine in Port Damali.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Commerce & Chaos" (2x31) at 1:45:23.
Dimble Thaydeen

Fan art of Dimble Thaydeen, by BlackSalander.

**Dimble Thaydeen** is a goliath woman who lives in Rexxentrum. As an NPC, Dimble Thaydeen is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Thaydeen is a large goliath woman with red frazzled hair, described as being similar to Merida's from the movie *Brave*.

### **Personality**

Thaydeen is described as being a showman, especially when she gives Caleb and Caduceus business cards for her establishment.

## **Biography**

### **Background**

Thaydeen is the owner of Thaydeen's Endless Emporium of Enchanted Eccentricities, having taken over the family business from her father after he passed.

### **"Frigid Propositions" (2x109)**

The Mighty Nein meet Thaydeen in her store on their way to the Soltryce Academy.

## **Character information**

### **Notable item**

* Celebone, 10 purchased by the Mighty Nein
* Oops-stones, 26 purchased by the Nein
* Chuckle dust, 11 uses purchased by the Nein
* Ring of Spell Splitting, purchased by the Nein

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) (first appearance)

## **Quotations**

* **Thaydeen**: Let's just say there's nary a proper party here in Rexxentrum that doesn't have my stamp on it somewhere.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) at 2:02:11.
2. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) at 2:38:04.
3. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) at 2:36:02.
4. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) at 2:20:45.
5. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) at 2:22:53.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Dimble Thaydeen, by BlackSalander (source). Used with permission.
2. ↑ Fan art of Dimble Thaydeen, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Demi Leric

Fan art of Simone Deepwell and Demi Leric (left), by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Demi Leric** is a human physician in Felderwin. As an NPC, Demi Leric is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Demi is a heavyset, bright-eyed woman in her early thirties. She wore a surgical apron with her sleeves rolled up to her elbows while working.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "A Game of Names" (2x49) (first appearance)

## **References**

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Simone Deepwell and Demi Leric (left), by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Devourer

Depiction of a devourer, by Shawn Wood from *Volo's Guide to Monsters*, p. 138.

**Devourers** are tall mummy-like fiends with hollow ribcages in which they can imprison captured humanoids on the brink of death, torturing them telepathically until they die and become undead creatures under the fiend's command.

The devourer-like creature encountered by Bells Hells in the Grey Valley had purplish skin, golden orange glowing eyes like coals, and two-foot-long horns. Its face remained in perpetual shadow, concealing a skeletal nose and teeth. Its skin felt very hot to the touch and a screaming humanoid was imprisoned within its chest. It could teleport through the ground for short distances and summon wraiths in addition to normal devourer abilities.

## **Abilities**

* **Condition immunities**: Poisoned
* **Damage immunities**: Poison
* **Damage resistances**: Cold, fire, lightning
* **Soul Rend**: Creatures within a 20-foot radius must make a DC 18 CON save or take 8d10 necrotic damage, halved on a success. Recharges on a 6.
* **Imprison Soul**: Living humanoids at 0 hit points are teleported within the devourer's rib cage. If they die there, they become undead and the devourer regains 25 hit points.
* **Multiattack**: Two claw attacks plus either Soul Rend or Imprison Soul

## **Known devourers**

Bells Hells encountered a devourer-like creature in the Grey Valley of Tal'Dorei while searching for blue perennem flowers to cure Keyleth's wounds. It held within its ribcage the soul of an elven Air Ashari. It was destroyed when Imogen surrounded it with a *Watery Sphere* and Laudna (through Pâté) cast *Shocking Grasp* into it.

## **Trivia**

* These demons have a connection with Orcus, being the Demon Prince of Undeath and a lesser god of necromancy, and according to 5th Edition lore he transforms specific demonic servants into devourers as a reward.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 See *D&D: Volo's Guide to Monsters*, 5th ed., p. 138.
2. ↑ See "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) at 3:13:36.
3. ↑ See "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) at 4:19:12.
4. ↑ See "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) at 3:28:54.
5. ↑ See "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) at 3:30:52.
6. ↑ See "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) at 3:12:44.
7. ↑ See "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) at 4:38:31.
8. ↑ See "Aid of the Tempest" (3x66) at 4:23:28.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Depiction of a devourer, by Shawn Wood from *Volo's Guide to Monsters*, p. 138. 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.
Demid Sunlash

Fan art of Demid Sunlash, by Lynaiss.

**Demid Sunlash** is a gnome archivist of the Cobalt Soul. As an NPC, he is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

Demid Sunlash is a male gnome, with a curly mop of red hair and blue eyes, wearing Cobalt Soul attire and a pair of large wide spectacles. He is tiny, even for a gnome, and slightly hunched in the shoulders.

## **Biography**

### **"Manifold Morals" (2x74)**

The Mighty Nein encountered Demid in the Vellum Steeple Archive in Uthodurn, working with the Woodset Auditors to see if there was some information that might have been recovered from the ruins of Molaesmyr regarding the moons of Exandria, particularly the smaller, dimmer moon, Ruidus. Demid speculated that it was either "a pre-creation, back when the elements themselves were consuming all of Exandria," or that it may have been a creation by the Betrayer Gods that was cut short during the end of the Calamity.

### **"Refjorged" (2x76)**

Beau and Caleb met Demid at The Broken Stool and listened to him talk more about his studies of Ruidus and Catha in an effort to ingratiate themselves with him.

### **"Family Shatters" (2x96)**

Jester used *Sending* to message Demid in the belief that he was still in Uthodurn, and was told that his studies had shifted and he was no longer there. When they arrived at the Vellum Steeple, Scribewarden Ressia Uvesic confirmed he had been gone for weeks.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "Manifold Morals" (2x74) (first appearance)
	+ "Refjorged" (2x76)
	+ "A Tangled Web" (2x77), mentioned only
	+ "Family Shatters" (2x96), via *Sending*

## **Quotations**

* "Tal'Dorei is such an uncultured land."

## **Trivia**

Zeenoth says Demid is an authority on the Dust family.

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Manifold Morals" (2x74) at 1:33:57.
2. ↑ See "Manifold Morals" (2x74) at 1:36:35.
3. ↑ See "Manifold Morals" (2x74) at 1:38:00.
4. ↑ See "Manifold Morals" (2x74) at 1:39:33.
5. ↑ *The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein*, p. 152.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Demid Sunlash, by Lynaiss (source). Used with permission.
2. ↑ Fan art of Demid Sunlash, by @thetaterart (source). Used with permission.
Doralle Woods

Official map of the Doralle Woods, showing it adjacent to the Cyrios Mountains, by Deven Rue from Explorer's Guide to Wildemount.

## Location Information

### **Region**

Menagerie Coast

The **Doralle Woods** is a woodland at the northwestern edge of the Cyrios Mountains, north of Gwardan.

## **Description**

The Doralle Woods is located at the southern base of the northwest Cyrios Mountains, north of Gwardan. A clear-watered lake is located in the northern part of the forest, and a river flows from this lake into the Lucidian Ocean. The Woods supply Gwardan and the northwestern Menagerie Coast with game, timber, and herbal medicines, and fishers visit often to catch rare fish and shellfish unique to the lake.

A fey community watches over the Doralle Woods from the Feywild, and they often appear in the woods to interfere with those who disrespect the land or steal of its resources; a local story tells of illegal loggers from Tussoa who vanished after a week, then appeared again a month later thirty years older and without memory of what happened while they were gone. After 400 PD, the founding elves of Gwardan paid respects to the fey living in the Doralle Woods and took only enough lumber as was required to build their new city. Even today, travelers and hunters bring offerings such as fresh bread, tropical fruit, and pearls to appease the fey when they cross their territory.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 64. Chapter 2: Wildemount Gazetteer: Menagerie Goast. "Doralle Woods".
2. ↑ *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount* describes the founding of Gwardan as after the banishment of Uk'otoa, which occurred around 400 PD.
3. ↑ See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 66. Chapter 2: Wildemount Gazetteer: Menagerie Goast. "Gwardan".

**Art:**

1. ↑ Official map of the Doralle Woods, showing it adjacent to the Cyrios Mountains, by Deven Rue from *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*. 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.
Dweez

Fan art of Dweez (bottom), Kutha, and Sorah, by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Dweez** is a gnomish employee of The Gentleman. As an NPC, Dweez is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Dweez is a crazed looking young gnome with big mound of curly blond hair and big chinstrap beard.

### **Personality**

Dweez is a "not-bright sorcerer thief with the Gentleman, extremely loyal."

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "Fleeting Memories" (2x14) (first appearance)
	+ "The Gentleman's Path" (2x19)

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 See Matt's notes for "Harvest Close" (2x17).
2. ↑ See "Fleeting Memories" (2x14) at 0:27:35.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Dweez (bottom), Kutha, and Sorah, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Durmas

Fan art of Durmas, by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Durmas** is the main stablehand in Alfield. As an NPC, she is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Durmas is a hardy, rotund and strong female dragonborn with black scales and no tail.

## **Biography**

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

Durmas outfitted the Mighty Nein with a new cart as the previous one had carried many of the dead. The new cart belonged to somebody in Alfield and was given to the party out of appreciation. It was a well-made cart, larger than the previous, and it didn’t smell of blood and feces.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08) (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ See "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08) at 1:07:20.
2. ↑ See "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08) at 1:07:20.
3. ↑ See "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08) at 1:07:20.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Durmas, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Despoiler of Flesh

Depiction of Despoiler of Flesh from Book of Vile Darkness p. 121.

The **Despoiler of Flesh** is a short staff made of human tongues that can permanently reshape the bodies of target creatures. A Clasp mage used it to turn a former member of the Clasp into a copy of Vex'ahlia, allowing that person to be handed over to Vex's stalker. In exchange for this act of protection, Vax'ildan agreed to join the Clasp and do jobs for them when asked.

The Despoiler of Flesh is an artifact from the *Book of Vile Darkness*, and it has not been discussed how the version of the item in *Critical Role* might have different properties or history. In the book, the artifact allows the wielder to polymorph a target creature into any form that the wielder can imagine (with an unwilling creature allowed to make a Fortitude save, the 5th-Edition equivalent of which is a Constitution saving throw, to resist the effect), whether such a form actually exists or not. The wielder can make one major change per round: simply changing the target into a known creature is a single change, as is changing one type of limb (e.g. arms) into a different kind of limb (e.g. wings). However, if the new form isn't biologically tenable, it will collapse and die.

## **Trivia**

* The story of Vex's stalker, the Despoiler of Flesh, and the polymorphed former Clasp member was written by Liam and Matt in preparation for Pike's entry into the campaign, to explain why Vax'ildan was a member of the Clasp when she first met him.[*citation needed*]

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Dangerous Dealings" (1x42) at 2:26:33.
2. ↑ See *Book of Vile Darkness*, pp. 120–121.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Depiction of **Despoiler of Flesh** from *Book of Vile Darkness* p. 121. 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.
Drynna

Official map of Drynna and surrounding areas, by Andy Law from Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting.

## Societal Information

### **Races**

* 65% human
* 8% gnome
* 8% halfling
* 4% elf
* 5% other races

### **Affiliation**

Republic of Tal'Dorei

**Drynna** is a sleepy town located where Mooren River Run meets Mooren Lake. The area around the lake, as well as the lake itself, are teeming with wildlife, making Drynna the lead supplier of freshwater fish to eastern Tal'Dorei. Because the town is downstream from the Alabaster Sierras, the water in the river and lake have become infused with whitestone ore over time, creating residuum deposits on the lake floor.

## **Society**

### **Government**

The community's leaders meet at the Sunrise Lodge (commonly referred to as “the Lodge"), to vote on important legal decisions. The local law enforcement is mainly volunteer-run, overseen by both internal leadership and the Lodge. The population had grown enough by 836 PD that the Lodge demanded representation on the Tal'Dorei Council.

### **Demographics**

In 812 PD, Drynna has a population of 2,230; the population is majority human (80%) with a significant minority of gnomes (8%) and halflings (8%) and a small minority of elves (4%).

By 836 PD, Drynna had boomed to a population of 2,765. The human percentage of the population had dropped somewhat to 75%, while the percentage of Drynna composed of gnomes, halflings, and elves stayed stable. The remaining 5% of the city was now made up of other races.

### **Notable people**

* Hareth Val Bardo, a young member of the Sunrise Lodge as of 836 PD
* Rensten Woll, an elder member of the Sunrise Lodge as of 812 PD
* Perron Brill, a blood hunter seeking vengeance on the Moon Mistress

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 66.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 42.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Official map of Drynna and surrounding areas, by Andy Law from *Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*. 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.
Decompose

Fan art of Caduceus casting Decompose, by Inkarat.

***Decompose*** is a homebrew cantrip created by Matthew Mercer as a flavor spell for Caduceus Clay. It is a talent of the Clay family, although by 843 PD FRIDA knew how to cast it too.

## **Description**

The caster touches the corpse of a creature and causes significant decomposition and growth of fungus, moss, and perhaps a flower or two within a minute. Notably, it does not hinder resurrection, nor does it interfere with *Speak with Dead*. It also works on recently severed parts of living bodies. On a larger corpse (of an ettin) it caused vines to sprout and wrap around the body.

## **Notable appearances**

* Caduceus cast *Decompose* on the body of Mollymauk Tealeaf through the soil.
* Caduceus rotted Algar Dyomin's severed hand to help intimidate him.
* Caduceus decayed the body of a young blue dragon, Thelashas, who had been in the Folding Halls of Halas since before the Divergence.
* The cantrip had little effect on demonic sludge following a battle in the Chantry of the Dawn.
* Caduceus used the cantrip on mushrooms and fruit from the Blooming Grove at the Mother's Lighthouse in Nicodranas to help create his first sanctuary for *Word of Recall*.
* FRIDA cast the cantrip to ensure the remains of Pymon firebugs wouldn't burn the space around them.

## **Trivia**

* This spell doesn't count against the number of cantrips that Caduceus knows.
* When an elderly character talked about approaching the end of his life, and Marisha Ray asked just how close to the end he appeared to be, Sam Riegel joked about casting *Decompose* on him.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 See Matthew Mercer's tweet on August 10, 2018.
2. ↑ *The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein*, p. 152
3. ↑ *The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein*, p. 152
4. ↑ See "Treacherous Toys" (3x54) at 3:14:02.
5. ↑ See "Agreements" (2x61) at 1:16:59.  Caduceus speaks with the charred goblin corpse on which he had cast *Decompose* in "A Turtle By Any Other Name" (2x60) at 1:21:57.
6. ↑ See "Dockside Diplomacy" (2x35) at 37:21.
7. ↑ See "Beyond the Boundaries" (2x32) at 3:02:23.
8. ↑ See "The Journey Home" (2x30) at 2:27:24.
9. ↑ See "Dockside Diplomacy" (2x35) at 37:21.
10. ↑ See "Dark Bargains" (2x83) at 3:54:18.
11. ↑ See "Punishment and Politics" (2x87) at 1:40:57.
12. ↑ See "Dinner with the Devil" (2x110) at 1:04:29.
13. ↑ See "Treacherous Toys" (3x54) at 3:14:02.
14. ↑ Matthew Mercer confirmed this on Twitter.
15. ↑ See "Omens Above" (3x19) at 2:55:05.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Caduceus casting *Decompose*, by Inkarat (source). Used with permission.
Dranassar

**Dranassar** are a race of humanoids that lived in what is now Xhorhas during the The Age of Arcanum. They were the ancestor race to all goblinkin.

## **Appearance**

Dranassar were described as tall, strong of mind and body, and being fleet of foot. They had thick black hair, and their skin gleamed like gold.

## **History**

When the Betrayer Gods were freed during The Age of Arcanum, the dranassar were bent to the will of Bane, god of war and conquest. Those who resisted the evil god were transformed into the first goblinkin, to be used as soldiers in the Strife Emperor's army during the Calamity. As the Calamity raged on, more soldiers were needed, and even the dranassar loyal to Bane were transformed.

Vanishingly few dranassar survived to modern times, and those that do live in hiding, often magically disguising themselves so as to go by without notice. These dranassar work to reverse the Curse of Strife and cleanse their kin.

## **Known dranassar**

* Jibu-Corryn: A surviving dranassar living in disguise in the city of Asarius.
* Liv-Burrath: A surviving dranassar covertly collecting arcane relics from Ghor Veles, Blightshore.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 173.
2. ↑ See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 158.
3. ↑ See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 134.
4. ↑ See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 154.
5. ↑ See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 125-126.
Ed Lopez

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**Eduardo "Ed" Lopez** is the Chief Operations Officer of Critical Role Productions LLC, where he is responsible for building and operating the *Critical Role* business. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Critical Role Foundation. Before joining the team, he was the Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Legendary Digital Networks where he was responsible for the product strategy, lifecycle, and profit and loss for the company's video-on-demand service Alpha. Lopez has also been the VP of Product at Machinima, the VP of Operations at ManiaTV!, and directorial positions at both Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment.

## **Gallery**

**Ed Lopez's** portrait on the Critrole website., by Megzilla87.
## **Bibliography**

* What is Critical Role? on CritRole.com
* What is the Critical Role Podcast? on CritRole.com
* Where can I watch Critical Role? on CritRole.com
* How do I submit fan art for the Critical Role art reel? on CritRole.com
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* How do I submit my cosplay or art for the Talks Machina Fan Art of the Week or Cosplay of the Week contests? on CritRole.com
* Where can I send gifts to Critical Role? on CritRole.com
* Website artist credits on CritRole.com
* Can I come and watch the live show at the Critical Role studio? on CritRole.com

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3  Ed Lopez (@eddievegas) on Twitter.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3  Eduardo Lopez (edlopez) on Linkedin
3. ↑  Ed Lopez on CritRole.com
**Art:**

1. ↑ **Ed Lopez's** portrait on the Critrole website., by Megzilla87 (source). Used with permission.
Deremi

Fan art of Captain Deremi, by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Captain Deremi** is the dwarven captain of the *Blue Heaven*. As an NPC, Deremi is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Captain Deremi is a male dwarf with salt and pepper hair smooth on top and a smooth beard that comes to a little golden ring at the bottom that has a little tuft at the end of it. He wears the buttoned-over uniform of a captain of the Dwendalian Empire which has a number of decorations on the front of the lapel.

## **Biography**

### **"The Fancy and the Fooled" (2x97)**

Fjord introduced himself to Captain Deremi at the party at the Marquis Demesne in Nicodranas. Deremi was marginally polite, and seemed to see that Fjord was not as experienced as he was attempting to project.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "The Fancy and the Fooled" (2x97) (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ See "The Fancy and the Fooled" (2x97) at 3:12:35.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Captain Deremi, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Echo Stone

**Echo Stone** is used to record any sound made in its vicinity. When squeezed releases the sound and repeats it every 5 minutes. They are sold by Ava Endlewood at the Plexus Post in Uthodurn.

## **Description**

Echo Stones are faintly blue translucent river stone-looking pieces of rock that when squeezed, glows faintly and record any sound until it is released. It then proceed to repeat the sounds every 5 minutes. The recording itself is limited to 1 minute of audio.

## **Uses**

* An Echo Stone was activated as a demonstration during the Mighty Nein's visit to the Plexus Post.
* Jester activated an echo stone at Mythburrow to draw a tribe of yetis out from their cave.
* Jester used the stone again to record a one-sided conversation for Caleb, disgused as her, to collect Astrid's return letter at the Pillow Trove.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 195.
2. ↑ See "Manifold Morals" (2x74) at 1:05:01.
3. ↑ See "Manifold Morals" (2x74) at 1:04:07.
4. ↑ See "Rime and Reason" (2x75) at 1:07:19.
5. ↑ See "Manifold Morals" (2x74) at 1:05:04.
6. ↑ See "Rime and Reason" (2x75) at 1:07:55.
7. ↑ See "The Threads Converge" (2x85) at 3:26:19.

**Art:**
Desaund

Fan art of Archivist Desaund, by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Desaund** is an archivist working in the Rexxentrum Archive of the Cobalt Soul. As an NPC, Desaund is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

**Desaund** is a male half-elf of undetermined age but young-ish. His hair is cut extremely short, and his eyes are a dull amber color.

## **Biography**

### **"Bathhouses and Bastions" (2x90)**

Desaund was the archivist assigned to Caduceus when he researched The Traveler while in Rexxentrum, finding recent references in books of rural hearsay of neo-religions and folklore.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "Bathhouses and Bastions" (2x90) (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Bathhouses and Bastions" (2x90) at 1:09:13.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Archivist Desaund, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Dren

Official art of **Dren**, by Kendra Wells.

**Dren** was a halfling assassin and a member of the Clasp. She was played by Ashly Burch in "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15).

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Specials
	+ "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) (first appearance)

## **Quotations**

"Do you guys want to hear a haiku I wrote?"

"I killed all the chests / they are now dead /
I am the best, y'all"

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!" (Sx15) at 4:39:45.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Official art of **Dren**, by Kendra Wells (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.
2. ↑ Fan art of **Dren**'s final haiku, by Truffery (source). Used with permission.
Earring of Whisper

## Earrings of Whisper

Fan art of the Earrings of Whisper, by DungeonScribe.

### **Properties**

Cast *Message*, targeting all creatures within 500 feet radius wearing another earring

## Historical Information

### **Created by**

Various* Tiberius Stormwind
* Allura Vysoren
* Taryon Darrington

### Owner

Vox Machina

An **Earring of Whisper** is a gemmed and enchanted item that delivers and receives *Message* spells to and from the other connected earrings within five hundred feet. To send a message, the wearer must activate the earring by touching it with a hand; no activation is necessary to receive messages.

## **Ownership**

Tiberius Stormwind designed the original Earrings of Whisper and created five for Vox Machina in the pre-stream adventures. With seven or eight active members, the party had to divide the five earrings amongst themselves strategically. The scarcity of earrings became less of an issue after Allura Vysoren enchanted an additional earring for them in "Consequences and Cows" (1x26), after Tiberius departed (starting in "The Sun Tree" (1x28), though he didn't officially leave Vox Machina until "A Musician's Nostalgia" (1x37)), and during Pike Trickfoot's frequent absences from the group, though she sometimes showed up in a radiant, not-fully-physical form. Taryon Darrington enchanted another, much more ornate, earring for himself.

## **Notable Uses**

* Vax'ildan used an Earring of Whisper to alert Vox Machina to his capture by the Briarwoods through the inaugural use of their new emergency codeword, "jenga."
* Pike used her Earring of Whisper in an attempt to talk to an absent Scanlan while she was drunk.
* Vax'ildan used an Earring of Whisper to alert Vox Machina of an assassination attempt from a Rakshasa dressed as Gilmore.

## **References**

1. ↑ Tweet from Matt about crafting the earrings.
2. ↑ See "Arrival at Kraghammer" (1x01) at 0:43:10.
3. ↑ See "Strange Bedfellows" (1x03) at 0:41:15.
4. ↑ Matthew Mercer confirmed on Reddit that the range on the Earring of Whisper is 500 feet. (source)
5. ↑ See "Strange Bedfellows" (1x03) at 0:41:15.
6. ↑ See "Strange Bedfellows" (1x03) at 0:41:15.  The five members with earrings at that time are Vex, Vax, Tiberius, Scanlan, and Keyleth.
7. ↑ See "The Trick about Falling" (1x05) at 1:51:35.  Tiberius takes an earring from Scanlan and gives it to Grog.
8. ↑ Allura gave Tiberius a newly-enchanted Earring of Whisper that he had requested.  See "Consequences and Cows" (1x26) at 1:09:15.
9. ↑ Pike is corporeally separated from the party's expeditions from "Hubris" (1x17) until "A Musician's Nostalgia" (1x37), again from "Dangerous Dealings" (1x42) until "Into the Frostweald" (1x48), and from "A Cycle of Vengeance" (1x58) to "Vorugal" (1x71).
10. ↑ See "One Year Later..." (1x95) at 55:47.
11. ↑ See "Crimson Diplomacy" (1x25) at 0:28:36.
12. ↑ See "Jugs and Rods" (1x94) at 2:25:00.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of the Earrings of Whisper, by DungeonScribe (source). Used with permission.
Deezma Simmin

Fan art of Deezma Simmin, by Kileigh Gallagher.

**Deezma Simmin** is a male tabaxi and the proprietor of Meandering Treasures in the Restless Wharf of Nicodranas. As an NPC, Deezma Simmin is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Deezma has green eyes and speaks with a "french" accent.

## **Biography**

### **Background**

Deezma is the owner and proprietor of Meandering Treasures, a sort of general store in the Restless Wharf area of Nicodranas, which sells partly scavenged and partly pawned or fenced items. It holds a smell of mildewed wood, dry rot, and textiles.

### **"Frigid Propositions" (2x109)**

Deezma sold Fjord and Yasha ten vials of alchemist's fire and two healing potions. He also offered a *ring of fire resistance*, and told a story about its previous owner not returning for a long time to reclaim it. Fjord grew curious and offered 50 gold for the name of the previous owner, but Deezma was initially reluctant to be indiscreet. Fjord left without the ring, but soon returned and offered to buy the ring if he could have the name of the previous owner; Deezma found the offer persuasive, and revealed that it was Diedric Sutan.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "The Ruby and the Sapphire" (2x33), mentioned only (first mentioned)
	+ "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) (first appearance)

## **Quotations**

“
**Fjord:** I don't think [I'll buy the ring]. Five thousand just feels rich.
**Deezma:** Mm, alas, I guess I'll just have to wait for its proper owner to return, then.
**Fjord:** And would you mind telling us who's waiting for it?
**Deezma:** I actually do mind, it is a privilege between the customer and the client.
**Yasha:** But what's interesting is you were ready to give it to us, so you obviously don't care about--
**Deezma:** I care enough to keep certain things privileged, but I am not so ridiculous as to not make business better, huh?
**Fjord:** Fifty gold for the name of your ring's owner.
**Deezma:** Why are you so interested in the name of this owner?
**Fjord:** Why are you so against the idea of 50 gold for a name?
**Deezma:** Would you appreciate it if after this purchase you made with me the next person came in and said, "I was looking for this very dangerous-looking couple. What are they?" And I went and told them your names?
**Fjord:** He thinks we're dangerous-looking.
**Yasha:** But we did not tell you our names.
**Fjord:** Oh, we didn't, did we?
**Deezma:** No, but I'm just trying to make a point! I run a business by being, for the most part, reliable.

”

–
Deezma explains his initial reluctance to be indiscreet about the *ring of fire resistance*
[edit]

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) at 48:06.
2. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) at 0:48:06.
3. ↑ See "The Ruby and the Sapphire" (2x33) at 2:47:02.
4. ↑ See "Frigid Propositions" (2x109) from 57:39 through 59:11.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Deezma Simmin, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
Dreamseep Marshlands

The Dreamseep Marshlands and nearby features, including Bronbog.

The **Dreamseep Marshlands** are the boggy remains of a former forest, after being subjected to the unending rain off the Stormcrest Mountains. Located in the Kirmont Valley in southeastern Tal'Dorei, they are cursed, teeming with undead, and contain the tomb of an ancient lich.

## **Description**

Countless murders have been committed within the Dreamseep Marshlands, cursing the constantly sodden land. Various undead and other strange and monstrous creatures have arisen from the marshes.

### **Flora**

Various forms of swamp vegetation and twisted trees grow in the Dreamseep although many are in a state of rot. One valuable commodity is the rare fungus called queenscap that is used as a reagent in brewing potions of superior healing.

## **Notable Locations**

* Bronbog, a small settlement of Pelor-worshipers and the only civiliation within the marsh.
* The Tomb of Udah, the necropolis of Udah the Undying. It is located at the bottom of a massive sinkhole within the marshes.
* Shrine of the Ruiner, to which the Shivergut tribe of orcs makes an annual pilgrimage

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 74.
2. ↑ See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 73.
3. ↑ See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, pp. 74–75.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Cropped from Andy Law's official map of Tal'Dorei included with the *Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*.
Desavon Kamash

**Desavon Kamash** is a dwarven noble in the court of the Diarchy of Uthodurn. As an NPC, Desavon Kamash is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

Desavon is an older, very well-dressed male dwarf on the rotund side. When Bells Hells encountered him, he was leaving the throne room of the king and queen, flanked by two bodyguards, and dressed in long purple velvet robes with gold and red inlays. He wore jeweled rings on every finger and in his beard.

## **Biography**

### **"Hope Within History" (3x55)**

The Team Wildemount half of Bells Hells encountered Desavon outside the throne room of the Uthodurnian king and queen. Fearne picked up a conversation with him and he responded gallantly, not noticing that she pickpocketed a very expensive jeweled ring from his beard during the conversation.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Three
	+ "Hope Within History" (3x55) (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ See "Hope Within History" (3x55) at 0:25:12.
2. ↑ See "Hope Within History" (3x55) from 0:25:12 through 0:30:03.

**Art:**
Duasad Keef

**Duasad Keef** (pronounced /ˌduːəˈsæd ˈkiːf/) is a human noble of the Keef family from the Clovis Concord, and a member of the Golden Grin. He is a transgender man. Duasad is known for his empathic skills, which he uses to help people to go through their psychological challenges.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Duasad is a human man with an "acrobatic" build and a friendly smile. When Dorian first met him, Duasad wore his hair in a bun pulled to one side, and had on a shimmering bronze outfit over a light blue shirt.

## **History**

In the summer of 843 PD, Duasad Keef appeared at the ball held by the Chandei Quorum in Jrusar attended by Bells Hells.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, Figures of Interest entry (first mentioned)
* Campaign Three
	+ "A Dance of Deception" (3x13) (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 56.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 See "A Dance of Deception" (3x13) at 2:37:29.
3. ↑ See "A Dance of Deception" (3x13) at 2:38:06.
4. ↑ See "A Dance of Deception" (3x13) at 2:38:23.
5. ↑ See "A Dance of Deception" (3x13) at 2:38:06.
Dorao

**Dorao** is an elven weretiger.

## **Description**

Dorao is a pale elf with brown hair, bright amber eyes, and a scar under his mouth to the left.

## **Biography**

While Annaline was traveling through the Oderan Wilds, she encountered the "temporarily unleashed" weretiger Dorao, and she believed that his release involved the Ivory Syndicate from what Ajit Dayal told her later. Dorao bit her, transmitting his lycanthopy to her.

Annaline requested that if Chetney ever encountered Dorao, to kill him immediately.

## **Relationships**

* Annaline: Dorao was the person who transmitted lycanthropy to Annaline, making her into a weretiger.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Three
	+ "Call of the Wild" (3x41), mentioned only (first appearance)

## **References**

1. ↑ Since it has been established that lycanthropes change those they bite into the same animal form as they are and Annaline is a weretiger, Dorao must have been one also.
2. ↑ See "Call of the Wild" (3x41) at 1:14:48.

**Art:**
Denalia

Fan art of Denalia, by Sarah Elliott.

**Denalia** is the bugbear cook aboard the Silver Sun skyship. As an NPC, Denalia is played by Matthew Mercer.

## **Description**

Denalia is a large, furry bugbear. Her fur is a light sand color and appears sun-bleached. When she first met Bells Hells, she was wearing a nice summer dress. She appears to have a bit of social anxiety.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Three
	+ "To The Skies" (3x23) (first appearance)
	+ "The Hellcatch Valley" (3x24)
	+ "Compulsions" (3x40)
	+ "The City of Flowing Light" (3x42)

## **Quotations**

"Oh, hi, I just wanted to meet everybody. My name is Denalia. I'm making meals. I'll be right over here cooking if you need me. If not, I'll be probably sleeping."

## **References**

1. ↑ See "To The Skies" (3x23) at 1:28:38.
2. ↑ See "To The Skies" (3x23) at 1:28:53.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Denalia, by Sarah Elliott (source). Used with permission.
Dispelling Stone

A **Dispelling Stone** is a magical item which, when thrown, dispels all active magic spells in a 10-foot radius. The stone is destroyed in the process.

## **Description**

The stone is smooth, egg-shaped, and has layers of rainbow colors. When looked at, the colors shift slightly. When thrown up to thirty feet away, the stone explodes, destroying itself and terminating all active magical spells of 5th level or lower within a 10-foot radius.

## **History**

Nott found a dispelling stone in Gelidon's treasure pile within Mythburrow while Jester was searching for the mithral that had been transformed into iceflex. Caleb later identified it, and after a beer pong throwing contest, it was awarded to Fjord. Fjord threw it at the magehunter golem in the Tower within The Folding Halls of Halas with no effect, due to it being within the golem's antimagic cone.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 See *Explorer's Guide to Wildemount*, p. 266.
2. ↑ See "From Door to Door" (2x81) at 0:32:02.
3. ↑ See "Rime and Reason" (2x75) at 4:04:00.
4. ↑ See "Rime and Reason" (2x75) at 4:04:00.
5. ↑ See "Refjorged" (2x76) at 0:37:00.
6. ↑ See "Refjorged" (2x76) at 0:45:57.
7. ↑ See "From Door to Door" (2x81) at 0:32:02.

**Art:**
Dwala

**Dwala** was the Voice of the Tempest, leader of the Air Ashari in Zephrah, prior to Keyleth.

## **Biography**

### **Background**

Dwala was headmaster of the Air Ashari in Zephrah prior to Vilya's attempt at the Aramenté. Dwala died of illness, either before Vilya began her Aramenté, which prompted her to begin the journey, or after Vilya had already left Zephrah.

Vilya's husband Korrin became the temporary Voice of the Tempest until their daughter Keyleth came of age and was able to complete her own Aramenté, formally succeeding Dwala as headmaster in 811 PD.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* "Voice of the Tempest" (1x90), mentioned only (first mentioned)
* *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, mentioned only
* *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, mentioned only

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 See "Voice of the Tempest" (1x90) at 3:45:31.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 31.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 49.

**Art:**