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Chapter 1: What is discussed at the start of this section?
Why, hello there. I'm Brennan Lee Mulligan, and welcome to Campaign 4 of Critical Role. Thank you for joining us on this journey as we explore Ahriman, a world of fractured kingdoms, tumultuous rebellion, and sorcery that rises from the graveyard of the gods. You're listening to part one of this adventure, with part two arriving this upcoming Tuesday.
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Standing up, Gus looks out and says, All right, everyone, let's not stay a moment longer in Dol Marca than we need to. Carriage is up, night's together. I need to return home, but you can rely, my man Boesprit here, he's stationed out of Dol Marca, and until we can find out how best to get you what you need direct from Timony, my man Boesprit can cover the bridge.
And you see that the merchant says, oh, your majesty, I can? And he says, Harving, are you my man or not? And you see he goes, I am your man, as always, your majesty. Happy. Should I see to hiring some extra security for caravans coming into and out of the city? And you see Gus looks over at you as an anger. You have my blessing.
And you see Gus says, well, anyone you have that's looking for work, go ahead and let Harving hire them. You got it. And you see that Bowsprit says, Yes, indeed. In the wool business, there is a great need for hundreds of armed guards. Thousands. He goes, thousands? My liege, not thousands. And you see Gus says, Harving, I'm going to make you whole, my friend.
I'm not going to put you in the pocket. It's just a bridge while we're taking a week or two to travel north, all right? And you see that He turns around. Octas, I believe you requested an arcana check. Yes, I did.
Oh, against me?
I'd like an arcana check from you, if you'd be so kind. Rollies.
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Chapter 2: How does the plan for safety and rescue develop?
around Murray that you probably wouldn't even notice to any untrained eye.
I love it. Artis, you behold all of that. Gus turns over to you again, Murray, and says, Professor. And as people are going, you see the knights are going carriages, you see Martin says, all right, everyone, we should try to head out if we can before sunset. The gates will be absolutely slammed. You see that Gus looks at you and goes, what you said, destiny's hope realized.
Has anyone ever said that to you before?
No, I'm just an incredibly charming and intelligent person.
He narrows his eyes. You are very charming. You are, you said you... You'll have to forgive me. You're not a sorceress, are you?
No, everything I have, I've worked my ass off for.
I wouldn't have known that that's not true, but... You must forgive me that I'm not well acquainted with matters arcane. What are you if not a sorceress, if I can ask?
I'm a wizard. And one that specializes in more spells and science around divination.
This is the... There's a school here, yes?
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Chapter 3: What insights can be gained from the arcana check?
I have a young student. His efforts are still needed right now in Dolmachiar, but I do think that he's going to need an out in a very hastily amount of time. His name is Dimitus Bleck. He is one of my most gifted students. He could be a good place to start, if you wouldn't mind me sending him your way on the morrow.
Demetys Splix, does he have a... The name Demetys just sounds very fancy. Does he charge a lot?
This kid doesn't have two pennies to rub. This kid doesn't have two coppers to rub. They don't use pennies anymore.
You see Gus looks and says,
Very well.
He's young. He's a bit... Energetic. Yeah, and easily influenced, but you already sold him. Don't undersell him now. Don't take the deal away. I think he could be exactly what you need to start.
Gus nods. He says, very well. I've taken enough of your time. It sounds like you're very busy. Yes. He kneels down, gets on one knee to be at eye level with you and says, may I embrace you, Professor? Oh god.
Yeah?
He gives you a warm embrace. He goes, thank you for what you've done for me. Does he like it?
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Chapter 4: What significant revelations occur during the conversation about Thiazi?
Houndsport is in the far north of Timoney. It's a city on the coast. It's our largest port.
Maybe we'll be going back that way.
All right. Well, if you head back that way, feel free to stop by Timmons Rock. Come to the castle. I shall present you a royal feast. He turns, he smiles and nods at you, and I think the druid steps over to you, Valis. You see who's looking a little bit bashful and just says, My lady, I recognize you by your garb as of the Mournvale.
I have not had a chance to introduce myself, but I am Cyrus Aniservo. I am a druid of the Seven Tynes. I know that you walk a different path than me, but if you wish for safety and company on the road, I know the Mournvale lies north across the sea from Timony. If you wish to travel with us, I would be more than happy to... welcome you into at least my portion of our caravan.
That is very kind of you, Cyrus. Thank you. I just remembered something else. Yeah, so the king walks over and is about to go do, he's talking to Martin. Wait, was Slocan, Timony? Mm-hmm. Oh yeah, there was a, so Sloc, so we took out some, so we, so there's a new person in Sloc that is in charge, the Lady of Sloc now.
And I know that that area was really downtrodden and that the castle's going to shit.
Every region of Timony is beautiful in each their own unique and lovely way, and I have not one sour word to say about Sloke.
Well, it's now being run by somebody who's lived in Sloke their whole life, and they want to take care of the people.
Gontri Tallkeep appointed a new baroness?
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Chapter 5: What happens when the characters arrive at Bolaire's apartment?
Yeah, Bolaire.
I hear everything. We just sky write a big middle finger in the direction. We are going to cut over to Sir Orgrimauk's marketplace. Yes. We are going to cut over to Rosagar.
Okay. Murray and Azune, you guys arrive at Bolaire's lovely apartment in the marketplace.
Okay. You're going to do the talking? I'm going to do the talking. He trusts me the most. You're kind of like stranger danger for him, let's be honest.
Yep. I don't want to barge in on him.
You're sure you need him?
I need him. I need everything.
I trust you, Azune.
I know. I know.
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Chapter 6: What is the significance of trust in the character relationships?
Promise? I promise. Skepticism keeps people alive. Let's go.
Just give it a gentle knock. The door flies open, revealing Belair Lethalia.
Why did you just open the door like that?
I'm Belair Lethalia.
You're not.
I work at the museum.
You are in hiding and you just open the fucking door without any questioning.
I live here. I assure us, inside, as Murray's racing away.
The illusion comes off and he goes, Am I allowed to leave? I've been here for like a week. Please, God, let me leave. I've reorganized the fruit bowls like a hundred times.
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Chapter 7: How do the characters prepare for the upcoming challenges?
I'm looking through those pages. Copies and copies and copies of his statement. He has it all written out. He goes, and if I deliver the statement well enough, right, I'll get to go back to the Pentevral. And then I can start studying again, because I've been reading these books so many times. I've read Visitors to Creation like three times.
I've read everything, a hundred billion, zillion, zillion.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, sweet honey bear. That's done now. You understand that, right? What? Listen to me, you are going to be able to get out of this apartment. I've got a plan for you. Tomorrow, you're going to go away tomorrow. I need you to pack all of your bags. But we need. I don't have anywhere to go. You do now. But we need one more favor from you.
You got it, whatever you need.
Azuni?
Okay. I approach him, and I recall exactly how Hal spoke to him when we rescued him. I put my hand on his shoulder, exactly like I saw Hal do. I crouch down, exactly like I saw Hal do. Demanis, we need your help. We need your word, your testimony to get them. And we can't do this without you. Are you brave enough? Yes.
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Chapter 8: What revelations are made about the past and the current situation?
To be with us?
Listen to the full proposition first. I thought you were done talking. Before you agree to things. This is how you got in fucking trouble in the first place.
Jeez. Sorry. Wait, let me, okay, I know it's dangerous. Squeeze his shoulder just a little bit, gently. We need you to appear and make your testimony heard in front of the Einfossens. I would love to appear. Like smoke? No, it's not. No magic, none. They cannot have anything but truth there. Okay.
You have to testify in person in front of the Einfossen house.
They need to hear your account about what happened at the Palazzo Devinos. They need to hear it from your mouth.
Okay. Do you understand what he's telling you? And do you understand the implications around this?
Yeah, the Einfrosten run the Revolutionary Guard, right? If we tell them that the Taconis are bad, they'll arrest them. He has to know. I can't trick you into this. I can't let you walk forward into the lion's den. As cullible as you are and as easy it would be to take advantage of that. One wrong move and they will kill you on the spot, Demedas. That is why I'm asking, are you brave?
Are you willing to put your life on the line, potentially, to speak truth to people who look down on us and want to squash us, but your word can help be a shield for everybody here? Give me Persuasion or give me Intimidate. Give me Persuasion to convince him to do it, or give me Intimidate to, if you think he's already convinced to do it, give me Intimidate so that he does it carefully.
I think it's Persuasion. Yeah. Let me see if I have any luck points left. I think you do. I do, I do, I do. Okay, now I'm going to roll this with Okay, that is a 17. He looks and goes, I need my word, right? That's what we do. Words of power. I'm not scared. Just the truth. Your account as you saw it. I know. It'll match everything in here. I've written this three times.
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