#vassal and the veil

[chaosgenasi]

An ancient cultural tradition. It’s been around for millennia. I never thought I’d try it myself, but it just... it was in the moment!

+bonus:

[twinklestarss]

Candela Obscura Circles So Far…

Chapter 3 airs on November 30th!

[yudol-skorbi]

i started this while being high on emotions from the series and then realized i can do backgrounds no better than i can do lettering (which is not very good!) but it was already too late to stop! So onward we go! Into the darkness! Just like this sweet fools! YAY!

[wardensantoineandevka]

[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.

[ihaveatypeanditstrickstergods]

Rewatching chapter 1 of Candela Obscura after being sad about chapter 2 again, and I love the dissonance between Auggie "I've got a gun I stole from a cop??? Is that okay??? If I have a gun???" James and Sean "I pull a grenade out of my ass" Finnerty

[crwn-nrth]

A bunch of Random Reasons why I love Professor Howard Mangrove

(cause I just finished ep 3 of candela obscura)

his response to Arlo wanting to see chickens "they're extremely enjoyable! Very easy to kill! :D"

response to literally anything: violence

Discreetly mixing chemicals in some sort of concoction "I'm unsure of our intentions"

*hands Arlo a miniature flashbang concoction* Arlo: where should I throw it? Professor: oh - away

I HAVE A SINGULAR TORCH

plan of action: light a cigarette, charge at the beast with a flaming axe

Definition of calm and pleasant while saying the most batshit concerning lines

[morequeerbytheyear]

I know I’m probably not the first person to say this but I need Laudna to meet Arlo Black

[incorrect-candela-obscura]

Charlotte: I’m going to need a human skull and I can't have you ask any questions why, Howard.

Howard: Only if you also don't ask why.

Howard: *opens a sack and pulls out 7 pristine human skulls* Take your pick.

Charlotte:

Howard:

Charlotte: This one is fine.

[gorgynei]

mad dash through the woods

[thequeenofmyownscreen]

Auggie, upon learning Arlo's fiancé disappeared : "So... are you single now ? Like, I don't know... (mumbles, stammers) It's not for me. I'm just... wondering, seeing if, like..."

Arlo, serious as hell : "Well, I'm not single, Auggie, we're engaged."

Auggie, bewildered : "You're engaged..."

Arlo : "You and me. Don't you remember ?"

Your Honor, they're FLIRTING

[iiitsnotbase]

chat HYPERTHETICALLY if i wrote a Candela Obscura stage show and it was HYPERTHETICALLY done would that be something we're HYPERTHETICALLY interested in? (Sarcasm. It's done. It follows all four major circles. (T&B, V&V, CM, N&T)).

[mslaudnatemult]

[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.

[wardensantoineandevka]

with Rajan lighting a candle and prepping a vial of oil, we're inching toward following in the footsteps of the well-dressed pyromaniacs before him, Howard Margrove and Nathaniel Trapp, and going three for three on the fancy educated man in the chapter violently sets something on fire

[amplexadversary]

I have to say, having an unmistakable monster-fucker moment while your ex-something turns their transformation on the enemy ("I have never seen anything so beautiful, and I certainly won't leave her alone, and I have never seen Maw looking like she was on the back foot.) followed by an emotionally charged magic chant that builds into raw screaming at the climax is extremely effective in endearing me to the characters involved.

Dr. Elsie Roberts and Rajan Savarimuthu might be my favorite Tide & Bone members at the end of this episode.