#the vassal and the veil

[shorthaltsjester]

god i cannot express how impressed in general i am with the storytelling that cr is doing with candela obscura but what really strikes me is how evident it is that the storytelling they do is defined by the hearts of those who are putting it together rather than adhering to a specific idea or image of a given story that they want to uphold. there is such a stark difference between the tones of chapter one and chapter two (to the fault of neither, i’ve enjoyed them both immensely because they both happen to hit parts of the supernatural-horror genre that I am so deeply fond of and so happy to see in a real play medium).

there’s the obvious difference in gming styles, matt has fantasy running through his veins and that’s evident in the way that chapter one ends up having a tone akin to something like the scarier episodes of buffy the vampire slayer. spenser outright references mike flanagan in his pre-interview thing and good grief is that so so evident in his narration and the way he emphasizes the themes emerging in the story in the environment of the world they journey through and choices like the letter from sean’s mother that subvert the audiences ability to rely on a character’s perception.

but the energy the groups of players bring to the storytelling is obviously also so important, too. like, even just looking at the groups prior to watching each I probably could’ve guessed which might’ve had a more lighthearted tone. the combination of ashley, anjali, and robbie already would be one i’d guess a more warm/goofy vibe for (not to say they can’t be serious and dramatic, but the tone of the seriousness is still warm and the world that prompts them towards drama likewise feels warm) and laura, despite her propensity for goofs, does tend to be a chameleon with group make ups. likewise i think we all had a certain (affectionate) fear™ when it was revealed that marisha, brennan, luis, and travis would be reuniting in another short form story and that has certainly held up and been incredibly bolstered by zehra’s absolute commitment and immersion into the story (constantly fucking blown away that this is her first real play she’s incredible).

this is all just to say as someone deeply interested in digital storytelling, i am so so enamoured by cr’s commitment to following their own desires as humans telling stories to one another while adhering to the requirements they have as a company. and also if you haven’t you should watch candela obscura, especially now that spooky season is here.

#candela obscura #the vassal and the veil #the circle of needle and thread #spenser starke #matt mercer #critical role #candela obscura chapter 1 #candela obscura chapter 2 #i want to make it so so immensely clear that when i say chapter 1 was warm i don’t mean like. light because there was some Shit in it #but the world felt much much kinder in chapter 1 and that has a lot to do with matt and his storytelling #but also given the session one where robbie was like :((( idk if i wanna be enemies for this #it speaks to the heart of them All as storytellers that chapter 1 is a Warmer world with people trying their best #whereas spenser has crafted a cold world that the backstories and attitudes of the players and their characters echoes #but it’s still one where the people are trying their best #god i’m just so so impressed with candela obscura

[gorgynei]

mad dash through the woods

#RAHJ JUST AS I FINISHED THIS IT APPEARS AGAIN. O_O;;;;; #co spoilers #candela obscura #critical role #the vassal and the veil #aceart

[fangirling-phoenix]

Have not seen it mentioned yet so might as well: 

There was a lot of confusion when the episode aired about where Taliesin fits into this as a Lightkeeper if the Circle has a different Lightkeeper in-game but I want to point out 

he mentioned it himself

he is not the Circle’s Lightkeeper.

He is our Lightkeeper.

#critical role #candela obscura #the vassal and the veil #taliesin jaffe

[stormyravenposts]

Finally finished watching Vassal and Veil from Candela Obscura! Try to draw one scene that crept me out so much :P

#candela spoilers #candela obscura #fan art #arlo black #charlotte eaves #the vassal and the veil

[stupidlyinfatuatedonstorytelling]

Clips of Critical Role I saved on my phone part (29/?)

#critical role #cr #candela obscura #the circle of the vassal and the veil #the vassal and the veil #matt mercer #ashley johnson #laura bailey #anjali bhimani #robbie daymond #arlo black #auggie james #Howard Margrove #Charlotte Eaves #arlo #auggie

[colorfulandblack]

Ok but are you telling me that there is even a slight possibility of Sean "I keep grenades on me at all times" Michael "most things have vulnerability to shotgun" Finnerty and August "I will destroy this thing with the power of friendship and this gun that I stole from the cop" James meeting?

#sean finnerty #auggie james #please i beg u #candela obscura #critical role #needle and thread #the vassal and the veil

[school-zones]

I’ll miss u queen

#critical role #laura bailey #candela obscura #the vassal and the veil #arlo black #it’s over #she’s a legend

[vexing-imogen]

THEY ALL LIVED BITCH

#critical role #candela obscura #candela obscura spoilers #the vassal and the veil #how did they all live???

[goldenrose101]

In honor of the upcoming second episode of Candela Obscura -moments I liked from the first episode!

Do not repost.

See below for individual pics!

#critical role #candela obscura #candela obscura spoilers #arlo black #howard margrove #charlotte eaves #auggie james #the vassal and the veil #critical role fanart #candela obscura fanart #my art

[patetemult]

cool cool cool cool cool

#how is someone this pretty #laura bailey #candela obscura #co c1e2 #the vassal and the veil #arlo black #critical role

[keepofkandrakar]

i wanna see the origins of candela obscura. how was it founded? who founded it? what made them want to do this? i am seriously this close 🤏 to writing a series focusing on the first ever circle of candela obscura that inspired the creation of the secret society with a duty carried out for generations in the fairelands.

#candela obscura #critical role: candela obscura #critical role #the vassal and the veil #the circle of tide and bone #the circle of needle and thread #the circle of the crimson mirror #the circle of the vassel and the veil #darrington press #i’m dead serious #i have a story inspired by this and the room by fireproof games #and i might just make it a candela origin story #critical role hire me lol #i also want to play a session #it would be my first ttrpg ever #i just #i love this sm

[neurodiverse-orym]

Arlo is so incredibly autistic I don’t think I even have to claim her

#critical role #candela obscura #the vassal and the veil

[gorgynei]

⟐ ◈ It's pushing into your skin- it's pushing into your hand. ◈ ⟐

#really liked this scene in candela it gave me a really specific image and so i had to draw it ^_^ #candela obscura #critical role #aceart #Howard Margrove #The Vassal and the Veil

[creativehexery]

Charlotte Eaves - created in watercolour and ink. Loved watching Chapter 1 and can't wait to watch for Chapter 2!

#the vassal and the veil #candela obscura fanart #critical role #candela obscura #critical role fanart #watercolour art #anjali bhimani

[critterino]

Does anyone know, do we have to have seen the first candela obscura to watch tonight’s or are they totally different?

#critical role #candela obscura #the vassal and the veil #brennan lee mulligan

[school-zones]

The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil are fighting for their goddamn LIVES tonight lmao

#only 3 more hours to go #critical role #candela obscura #laura bailey #ashley johnson #robbie daymond #anjali bhimani #the vassal and the veil #wooh