#f.r.i.d.a be like

[math-rocks-and-lizard-bats]

They still haven’t told FRIDA about FCG. Thinking about my robits constantly and it makes me sad

[luna-the-cretar]

The FCG-FRIDA goodbye at the end of episode 64 hits like a motherfucking TRUCK because I love them so much and I know that FCG is gonna die in like 30 episodes so they’ll never get to see each other again and I just

GUYS IM NOT OKAY

[retrokid616]

oh fuck off f.c.g f.r.i.d.a is your forever mans

[pigmentsandpotions]

It's Critical Role's tenth anniversary, and we're celebrating over at @artists-guild-of-exandria!

I decided to give our dashing F.R.I.D.A. a Regency hero makeover for the occasion. You have bewitched them body and soul, and they would like to ask you for this dance.

(Did I instantly regret the fact that I would have to figure out how to paint metal surfaces lit from behind by candlelight? Maybe.)

[crabcackes]

The reunion is going to be awkward isn't it?

Team Wildermount will be like oh hi friends we missed you so much 😊 Do you like our new fits? 😜 We became champions of Uthordurn! 😇 Here is Deanna a follower of Dawnfather!🌞 ( She's Chetney's ex, but not really ex, because they just had a threesone with Fearne 😳) And here is F.R.I.D.A. they are fucking with F C.G.🤖💖🤖

And team Issylra has just been through the fucking trenches

[jakethemailman]

Some imodna content from the CR panel today at Rose City Comic-Con, I got a vid but the hotel Wi-Fi is trash and I can’t post lol

Christian asked if anything has changed on how Laura and Marisha play their characters now that they are in a relationship.

Marisha and Laura said that they don’t know if anything changed. Marisha added that Laudna was already so protective of Imogen and maybe doubled down on it even more. Laura agreed about imogen also being protective of Laudna.

Marisha jokingly said it’s just like marriage, Sam asked how so and marisha said that nothing really changes you’re just backed by the law lol. Laura the said that when you marry your best friend that relationship just stays strong.

Liam then asked “wedding on the moon when?” And everyone cheered lol. Laura looked excited and said “we can make it happen”. Marisha asked Liam if Orym would officiate and Liam said yes

Christian then asked at what point did Laudna and Imogen’s romantic feelings start to pop up, since Laura and Marisha agreed to no romance.

Marisha said that it started clicking when she became jealous of Imogen becoming close to others like F.R.I.D.A and Orym, that she became irritated and realized it’s probably a sign.

Laura agreed and said she was jealous before the party separation but really became jealous when Laudna got close to the other party. Laura was like “oh she’s moved on? Cool, all I did was think about her the whole time”

Liam went on to talk about how both marisha and Laura agreed to no romance behind closed doors, and for 40 episodes everyone at the table was going “are you sure?”

Later on when Ashley was asked about Fearne and the Skeletal Captain of the ship cuddling, Laura said “it’s nice isn’t it?”

[verday]

Ranking my satisfaction with the conclusions for each character of Bells Hells after the finale

The list will go from least satisfied to most satisfied. Feel free to share your own.

Braius: It was going to be hard for Braius to do anything that significantly left an impact on this group. While his final confrontation with Asmodeus was the best scene he's been in it was also like the only scene I ended up being truly invested in him. A not surprising ranking.

Chetney: His line about working with metal at the end was a perfect full-circle moment and a great final laugh. I really like that he got to help F.R.I.D.A with his new werewolf powers even if we didn't get to see it. Sucks that he had the shortest epilogue but it proved that there wasn't much left to do with him in the end.

Fearne: I feel like Fearne stayed relatively the same at the end which isn't inherently a bad thing. She's so wonderfully chaotic always. She was kind of the Caduceus in that regard (a static character). Would have love to have Fearne acknowledge whether or not she gave any thoughts to what Ashton said about her not thinking things through.

Laudna: Laudna's arc felt finished awhile ago but it was nice to see some more of her gaining back her autonomy through mortality. Other than that scene with Imogen I feel like Laudna didn't have any stand out scenes in the finale. But it's okay because she had many stand out performances through out the campaign.

Orym: Another character that remained mostly unchanged. But a lot of decisions felt right for his story. The scene with him and Keyleth was the best moment for him in the finale as he has always kept things so professional with her. Finally getting a chance to speak with her on an equal level was beautiful to watch. His line to Dorian about walking in the sun was poetic and a great conclusion.

Ashton: A roller-coaster of a finale. Absolutely had the best full-circle moment with their sacrifice and the "I love yous" shared. Got some closure with FCG (even if I personally would have wanted more). The scene with Fearne was hard to watch but I definitely see where it came from and was an overall great decision. Still think that at the end Ashton was a bit too hard on himself and would have liked to see him lean into his friends more instead of going off on his own.

Dorian: A scene-stealer (affectionate) at all times and that didn't stop at the finale. His scene with his mother was a real tear-jerker. He really grew into his confidence at the end. Loved the honesty with him and Orym and the gentleness of their relationship. Glad he patched things up with Dariax and Opal as well. The fact he is the glue that holds the party together is the best ending for him.

Imogen: Stole the show with that persuasion check with the gods. A great character to end Bells Hells with narratively. She played her role as the unofficial leader beautifully. Her cabin with Laudna was something many people, myself included, were looking forward to and their conclusion did not disappoint. The fact that Imogen looks forward to seeing everyone in their dreams was the sweetest detail as well.

[queenofthedorks]

So like does F.R.I.D.A grow fur or do they just turn into an amazing emerald and rose gold approximation of a werewolf—like sleek, shiny, and fabulous?

I hope it’s the second.

[supermarket-goblin]

The Aeormaton meant to copy and pass on the information of Aeors God killing weapon would have to scatter the information far and wide. It would have to travel across distances or have someway to scatter the information. Far. Ranging. Integrated. Defense. Aeormaton. F.R.I.D.A. Right? Like they wouldn't give it a name that would give away its purpose too much, cause then it would be easier for the Gods to clock onto once the information left the protections of Aeor.

[your-enby-antihero]

This song just bangs, Lilli Furfaro is a wordsmith and a bard extraordinaire. There’s so much wonderful playfulness that matches Fearne so well. This song has a venom that perfectly incapacitates the fae energy of Fearne.

I have no drawing talent but the lyrics are just begging for visualization (see my rambles under the cut)

Picture the start of the song in Nana Morri’s collection room, Fearne lounges on a chair that may or may not be made of a stretched face.

“I want everything | the world, a pearl to wear upon my ear” Fearne grabs a trinket as the camera pans around it showing the shine of the object as we cut to Fearne brushing a finger along one of the shelves

“yes, everything | a boon, a brief identity to steal” The camera focuses on the multitude of trinkets and objects around the collection room as she sings “identity to steal” she is moved to the screaming hedge garden, her head in place of one of the shrubs heads. She holds the severed shrub between her hands “a souvenir” in the next phrase (from “but here” to “I know them well”) there are shots all around Ligament Manor with floppers and Fearne’s other animal companions around

For "‘cause I have seen my cage, and I have teeth" it shows Fearne finding a portal to the material plane as she walks through it the screen is black and we only see her eyes glowing, she smiles and it reveals razor sharp teeth. The next shot is of Tal’dorei in ExU prime we move through the first few iconic moments of the campaign (peeing off the roof, Gilmore’s shop, ash hole) that all leads up to a shot that pan up to meet evil Fearne in the Mirror reaching out to grabs Fearne

“Inside me I just want to watch it burn” show Fearne and evil Fearne running through a frozen version of the fight as the frame is engulfed in fire. As she sings “indulge it, and the ones I love get hurt” we see Opal with the crown in her head the black ichor dripping to wipe the frame possibly quick flickers of the start of Campaign 3.

“Identity is bloodless | no sire speaks for me” the black ichor collects into Ira’s silhouette and shows Birdie and Olli and Zethuda all in shadow and Morri with a warm if not scary expression.

“My path is predestined” show the red tether that comes out of Fearne’s chest connected to the image of Zethuda but Fearne grabs the tether, “I’ll take that dull suggestion and burn it all away” the flame emperors shard being used to cut that tether to Zethuda as she transforms into her titan form, the tether burning up and thus burning the picture of Zethuda.

“and everything becomes lives of all I cannot lose” The smoke from the burnt image of Zethuda travels up into the silhouettes of all of Fearne’s friends and loved ones.

“I’ll take anything” Fearne grabs Imogen’s hand as they both stare into the storm infront of them on Ruidus, Bells Hells behind them.

“We’ll get to choose” shows Fearne plucking a golden thread and spinning it up in her hands into a scorching ray in battle with a shifting figure that goes from the spider queen, to otohan, to Ludinus, to predathos. “From here, I’ll meet the monster, I’ll steal the secrets, I’ll be the blaze” shots of Fearne and Teven Klask with the kiss on the ring finger, Fearne watching Downfall, and finally Fearne facing the council of gods with bells hells.

the final set of lyric for the song we return to Ligament Manor, the group (bells hells, exu cast, guest players (like Deanna and F.R.I.D.A)) all in Fearne’s sight as she sits back down on the original chair from the beginning and pulls out a golden thread of fate that she knots as the last lyric is sung.

there all the brainrot out now I can be a normal guy again 😮‍💨

[annemarieyeretzian]

F.R.I.D.A. saying “I think, ms. temult, I’ve been wanting to say to you for a while that home can be many things, right? but home can be a person, too. when I think of faithful care-giver, I feel like I’m home. and I think you're going to be home soon, too.” 🥺

[lunarrolls]

if there’s not a full book on what deanna, frida, and prism end up doing in their Quest For Forbidden Knowledge then what are we even doing here

[inconmess]

Now that I have some time to collect my thoughts after the exam, here are some of the thoughts that have been running through my head.

Ashton is straight up not giving any shit about Liliana

Orym tries but it is really hard for him and I loved watching the two of them snap and not cut corners today.

Other than that, I loved Imogen's stance on Liliana on a technical standpoint, not trusting her but at the same time cooperating enough to try keep her on your side as an inside man? Genius.

Liliana is in too deep on the other hand, maybe not about the motives of the Vanguard but on the release of Predathos in itself. Like Ashton pointed out correctly, she is self delusional and if she doesn't remove those tinted glasses, she's gonna lose her daughter.

Also, what the fuck is wrong with her??? Leaving them all in the state they are in at a very likely active warzone and vanishing? Yeah, I suppose it took some power but she could at least ensure their safety??

Orym with Otohan's sword and storming off *chefs kiss*

Finally some emotional check-ins going on, clearning the air out. Though I am curious about Laudna and her comparing them all to being creations. I mean, in a sense, it is true I suppose...

Imogen is "destined" to release Predathos as it is a part of her.

Chetney was turned into a werewolf

FCG was literally built

Fearne was specifically made to be born on one of the Ruidian flares. And Fearne taking up the Shard also, I suppose.

Ashton was in a ritual which made them Earth Genasi and then later on were literally patchworked by Milo

Laudna was merged with Delailah and is technically kind of her vessel of sorts

I think Orym isn't the only one who wouldn't fit under the "creation of destiny" or "has been created" thing unless I am missing something...

Orym and Imogen's convo and how the two of them talk about family and his partial breakdown at the situation (I miss FCG too ���)

And finally the sending and Orym's cry for help 😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 Someone give that man a hug?!!!

Speaking of Dorian, I love how the episode cut to the Crown Keepers after the sending and personally, it made sense for it to come at that particular point.

Listen, I would've loved to have some more time with the Bells Hells and their grieving but. But.

Orym, in his last message to Dorian (which he had received and is headed to Zephrah as a response btw) asked him to meet Keyleth, so chances are, at the time the Hells came back, Dorian is at least halfway, if not having reached Keyleth.

If that were to be the case, there is a high possibility that the Crown Keepers are with Keyleth when the Hells are meeting up with her. and narratively, there is some shit going on with the Crown Keepers that are still unaddressed and just can't be brushed off lightly.

Maybe, maybe Matt had been planning on introducing them much later in the episode. But Orym's sending also gave a perfect opening because Matt (or Robbie) cannot send a reply as Dorian without knowing the outcome of whatever is going down with the Crown Keepers, as seen in this episode.

Therefore, the sudden cutback to the Crown Keepers made total sense in a narrative manner because at this point, if Dorian is going to be actively involved henceforth, the Crown Keepers are dragging along. Opal and the Spider Queen influence what will happen in the future quite a lot more than I think many may expect because

a) Opal has personal ties with Orym and Fearne and

b) the way the Spider Queen is going about the fight, if something bad happens and if someone is hurt super bad, Orym and Fearne have to know too, just like Dorian needs to know about FCG.

and c) Well, most of the Crown Keepers are involved with the Gods. Fy'ra with the Wildmother, Morri with the Duskmaven and Dariax with the Observer.

And with the recent lore bomb pointing towards Aeor, I am pretty sure the hells are going to follow up on that just for FCG's sake (maybe even call in F.R.I.D.A for the ride, please call in F.R.I.D.A!)

I am pretty sure I am spiralling at this point but at the end... all I want to say is, I love the way the episode went and ended. I cannot wait to see more! If it airs on Tuesday or Thursday alongside the Crimson Mirror finale or the Thursday after that? I can wait patiently for that arc of the Crown Keepers to end cuz I am pretty sure at the end of it, at least 2 of the Keepers are going to join with the Hells and one is going to be Dorian. Mostly.

Apart from that, I am just gushing about how the battle went between Opal, Ted and Spider Queen vs the rest of the CK!

The crystal shard memories that are liable to corrupt or shatter? Opal being related to the Luxon shit? The sheer memories and the Spider Queen's insistence on Opal leaving or killing her friends and forcing her to make an option? So much drama! So much fun!

I might have to catch the 2nd rebroadcast to truly appreciated the second half but. But *chefs kiss* loved it today

I got introduced to C3 with the Crown Keepers and hell if I don't love those babies.

[retrokid616]

and f.c.g is already got grab'ed by them

there boyfriend

[blackmosscupcakes]

Oh man, I showed my husband the end of the live show (he doesn't watch C3 but he LOVED Calamity and also loves Brennan), and I was telling him why I was so excited about an Aeor version of Calamity and there are SO MANY things we could see.

Like, just rattling off:

Finding out what the fuck Illidan Athodan's deal was

Getting to see the Genesis Ward in action

Getting to find out what was up with the important lady in the stasis bubble in the Praesidis Ward

Getting to see what happened with the COGNOUZA WARD and maybe meet the Somnovem as they once were

More aeormaton stuff. Devexian? FCG? F.R.I.D.A.?

Oh my god so much more stuff. Just Aeor's entire deal

Okay so I'm pretty sure Bolo died in Avalir but she had a FAMILY with SISTERS back in Aeor

[leet911]

I would like Prism & Deni$e & Bor'dor to meet Deanna & F.R.I.D.A. so they can compare notes on how Imogen and Laudna are totally not married life partners who are utterly in love with each other