#this is in reference to vax appearing

[nellasbookplanet]

I feel like part of the reason many of us were so delighted to meet the m9 again in c3, besides from just getting more beloved blorbo screentime, is that their appearance here serves a similar role as vox machina post the one year time skip in c1.

By which I mean, the time skip was a time during which vox machina settled. They figured out what they wanted their more mundane, post-adventuring lives to look like and started to live it (which of course made losing vax all the more painful; he got to taste the happy ending but he didn’t get to keep it).

With the m9, we never really got to see them settled in campaign. They had only just reached the cusp of their various character arcs and growths, just realized that they could have long and happy lives. Unlike c1, the endgame couples didn’t get together until the final arc (or in the case of shadowgast, until the epilogue)! They finally knew what they wanted and dared to grab it but we never really got to see what they would be like once they had settled into and gotten comfortable with this new existence.

And now, in-universe 7 years later, seeing them is like a balm. Beau and Caleb being co-workers and closer than ever. Veth's son viewing them all as family, referring to Caleb as 'uncle'. Beau and Yasha talking about adopting and making horrible food and dealing with a nosy neighbour. Fjord and Jester being goofy and fully leaning into the pirate aesthetic. Veth and Yasha talking about the importance of communication in keeping long-lasting relationships fresh and exciting. Caleb growing green beans. Essek calling him his partner. Essek being turned into a salmon and Caleb carrying him around.

Im just. love them.

[authormars]

Streamer Vax with the most chronically offline boyfriend ever.

He has no socials. He wanders onto the background of the stream sometimes because he has no idea Vax is online. He is always wearing a button up and slacks like a business man.

Vax refers to him as the sweaty hot guy that lives in the basement most of the time. If you look him up, you find out he's royalty and a very influential politician. Vax gives no explanation besides "Oh yeah that's him" when chat brings it up.

His only appearances on stream are normally him just walking by, maybe waving to the camera, normally with a coffee or snack in hand. Chat always spams the nerd emoji when they see him (sometimes surprising Vax because he doesn't see him)

He loves his streamer boyfriend even if he does not understand what the fuck is going on ever

[in-art-be-liv]

Reference by @adorkastock

"Contrary to popular belief, the gesture now known as 'finger guns' was not invented by Vax'ildan. Some people theorized it could be the doing of Lord DeRolo himself, as he is considered to be the inventor of the fire weapon, the 'gun', that inspired this gesture. But those who met the Lord of Whitestone know he's not the type to make silly gestures with his hands, especially mimicking the use of the dangerous weapon of his invention. No, surprisingly, witnesses account report that we have to attribute the first

appearance of this gesture to Keyleth of The Air Ashari, the Voice of the Tempest herself. [...] It might sound strange, but it shouldn't come as a surprise since Lady Keyleth was Lord DeRolo's best friend, and it's not hard to imagine that from a friendly jest between the two, the gesture came naturally to the Lady, as a friendly form of mockery.[...] Nevertheless, after the invention of the finger guns by Keyleth, it appears that Vax'ildan started making great and frequent use of it. This should come as no surprise since he must have been frequently exposed to it, as Keyleth's romantic partner. To Vax'ildan we can then attribute the popularization of the 'finger guns' and eventually justify why they got associated with Bisexuality (see chapter 4, where we discussed how Vax is the most famous Bisexual in Exandria)"

- The daring trails and tribulation of Sir Taryon Darrington

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Graeme Demianyk at HuffPost:

President Donald Trump appeared to support the conspiracy theory that vaccines are linked to autism as he publicly reiterated his support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has repeatedly refused to acknowledge the scientific consensus that childhood vaccines don’t cause autism. While Trump did not directly link vaccines to autism, he said that autism rates have increased dramatically in 20 years and that “something’s really wrong.” In a post on Truth Social, the president said, “20 years ago, Autism in children was 1 in 10,000. NOW IT’S 1 in 34. WOW! Something’s really wrong. We need BOBBY!!!” It’s unclear which set of statistics Trump is referring to, but he appears to be exaggerating the increase in recent years. [...] For decades, the scientific community has worked to test the claim that vaccines cause autism. Numerous studies have debunked the link, and experts say part of the rise in autism diagnoses can be attributed to improvements in doctors’ abilities to identify the condition. The consequences of a drop in childhood vaccinations can be deadly.

In a post supporting the confirmation of RFK Jr. to head the HHS, Donald Trump’s anti-vaccine past rears its head again, as he gave endorsement to the dangerous and debunked conspiracy theory that autism is “caused” by vaccines.

See Also:

Jen Psaki: RFK Jr. and the Anti-Vax Grift That Won’t Disappear

[critter-genfic-events]

Hurt/Comfort Fic Recs!

This week, we have thirteen hurt/comfort fics recced! Some emotional hurt/comfort, some physical whump, and sometimes combinations of the two. Check them out under the cut, and as ever, comment or kudos if you like them!

those that crawl and flutter towards the sun by vietbluecoeur (vietbluefic) (6163,Not Rated) Warnings: Major Character Death, Very Mild Insect Imagery, Mortality and Discussions Thereof, Sad & Gentle Ending Pairings: Jester Lavorre & Essek Thelyss

Essek has always been warned not to touch the creatures, called the in’luthin, "insects" with a lifespan of three days, but what harm is there in just looking? And anyways, when has Essek ever been one to listen?

Reccer says: From the very first words, this fic has such a luxurious weight to it. Some of the Mighty Nein appear, but this is definitively a story between AroAce Essek and AroAce Jester as bittersweet as the tags imply, only less bitter and more longing, and definitely, definitely sweet.

Spit, elbow grease, and a whole lot of gold by Multifandom_damnation (2006,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Ashton Greymoore & Milo Krook

The Nobodies dump Ashton off on Milo's table, and Milo does his best to fix him

Reccer says: Milo voices all of my rage at Ashton's treatment wonderfully. The fic also does a great job of managing the actual process of fixing him, along with all of the emotions involved as well

Philia, Is That You? by Professor_Rye (2034,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Yasha & Mollymauk

Yasha gets hurt protecting Mollymauk from assholes, and the Mollymauk helps Yasha make sure she's actually okay

Reccer says: QPRs my beloved

Crowned Teeth (or, An Offering Revoked) by fruitzbat (130570,Mature) Warnings: Frank depictions of PTSD/galley slavery Pairings: Kingsley Tealeaf/Original Character

Kingsley is mutinied against and sold into slavery halfway across the world. He breaks out, finds out the mutiny was the inside job to end all inside jobs, and makes his survival everyone else's problem.

Reccer says: I really, really like the way that this series explores different kinds of hurt and trauma, and how those kinds of hurt affect people's relationships and self-image. The first and second fics in the series are the most direct about the subject, but the third has a lot about what it means to lose a parental figure and complicated grief/trauma response stuff that I found really refreshing. Characters are messy and non-linear in their healing, and do their best to take care of each other. There's a lot of...I don't know how to say this, but a very no-bullshit look at the concept of the power of love that is this through-thread through the stories. Anyway, I really like them.

Trust by silversky (403,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Caleb & Nott

Nott is sick and delirious, but thankfully there is someone there to make sure she's okay.

Reccer says: the fic is very soft and warm

Scar Tissue by Belphegor (0,Teen) Warnings: scars, canon-typical violence, reference to main character death (and resurrection) Pairings: Scanlan Shorthalt/Pike Trickfoot

Sometimes surviving means learning to live with the scars that killed you. Pike knows a lot about that. Scanlan is still learning. (a little comics set a bit post-Campaign 1.)

Reccer says: Author here - sorry, I usually don't shamelessly self-plug like that, but I set out to write and draw post-campaign 1 hurt/comfort dealing with Pike's and Scanlan's different resurrection-related traumas, and I poured my entire heart into it. (turns out making comics is hard but totally worth it.)

I've Held You in the Plan by CitizenMocha (4015,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Vex & Vax

After all is said and done with the Apogee Solstice and its aftermath, Vox Machina free Vax from the Malleus Key. The twins are reunited. Rest, reflection, and a revelation about what happens next ensue.

Reccer says: Vex's grief is palpable throughout the entire fic, even as--especially as, actually--she's reunited with Vax. It's a heartaching yet triumphant look at what might happen when the events of C3 are all said and done. There's so many little details woven in that serve to make it pack even more of a punch ("Vax Speed" does so many things to my heart) and the dynamic between all of Vox Machina is wonderful as well.

The Night is Starting to Ache by CitizenMocha (3872,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Gwendolyn De Rolo & Vax De Rolo & Percy De Rolo

Set after episode 76 of campaign 3. It's the middle of the night and Gwendolyn is afraid to sleep.

Reccer says: I loved this glimpse of an older Percy as a loving, indulgent father doing his best to comfort his child.

maybe then my breath could embody by lunarblazes (1331,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Caduceus & Calliope Clay

Calliope and Caduceus have a fun bonding moment about the fucked up shit that happens when you leave home

Reccer says: There's so many little details I love in this, it's perfectly in character, and I love their sibling not-quite-comforting each other dynamic

a garden in the stars by wanderingBasilisk (2264,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Caduceus & Fjord

Caduceus stays back on the Nein's spaceship while the others run errands on a space station. When Fjord gets overstimulated from the crowds there, Jester brings him back to the ship and to Cad, who knows just what his friend needs.

Reccer says: It's very atmospheric (the description of the garden on board the Nein Heroez is So Evocative) and the familiarity and care between Cad and Fjord is so lovely and sweet. The time they've spent together and the comfort of a well-worn routine is apparent throughout the whole fic and comes together in the sweetest way.

Canities Subita: An Exploration of Self-Image by oversteepedearlgrey (1760,Teen) Warnings: Choose not to warn Pairings: Percy & Vox Machina

Percy hates looking in the mirror. He keeps his hair short and out of his face. He can’t wear his glasses during haircuts, and he certainly can’t be the one cutting it. It takes a creek, a bear, and a panic attack to find out why.

Reccer says: Percy is wonderful for hurt comfort, but I love the way that this is handling something that is more emotionally distressing than physically painful.

A Pirate's Bounty of Gold Doubloons by bluegreenamber (1823,Mature) Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence Pairings: Kingsley & Yussa

Kingsley hadn't been expecting any company today, especially not a powerful (and injured) elven wizard seeking refuge.

Reccer says: It's a really fun pairing!

Miles to Go by Crewe (3621,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings:

After a grueling battle, Vox Machina is hours away from the nearest cleric racing to get an unconscious Keyleth to Pike before poison takes its toll. Scanlan is hiding an injury to keep attention on Keyleth. It’s maybe a little worse than he expected.

Reccer says: Lovely fic where everyone is perfectly in-character, and the humour and tension are balanced just right, as are the worry and deflection (on both sides). Special mention to the Scanlan & Grog and Vex & Scanlan pairings, those add just the necessary acid-sweet icing on the h/c cake!

This is one of our weekly communally-generated gen rec lists. Every week we announce a new theme and allow anyone to submit a fic recommendation. Please note that the summary and content notes are provided by the reccer, and may be different than what the author has provided. Please assume good intentions all around. <3

And hey, anyone includes you!

Next week, we'll be featuring Yasha!

Then, it'll be clothes, time skip/future fics, and pranks!

Any fics coming to mind?  Well, then use this form to submit!

If you're looking for some more, check out some fics written in the critter genfic bingo tag, or the older rec lists! Or you can request your own card and join in on the fun!

[cr-summer-wildflowers]

Prompt Spotlight: Gilmore/Vax, Fjord/Nott, and Orym/Will

This time, we have one prompt from each of the main campaigns! Love it when things work out like this.

Reminder:

Anyone can create a treat

Treats should be at least 150 words or a ‘rough sketch’ phase for art

Treats can be added to the main collection. They should be marked with “Summer Wildflowers Treat” in the additional tag section.

Treats should be finished by creator reveals (July 21)

Check out some details under the readmore break:

Request: Orym/Will | Orym's Spouse (Critical Role) Requester: SongOfWizardry Fic or Art: Either Rating: Any Rating Dear Critter Letter

Summary: I love the tragedy of stories about these two—we know how it's going to end, and yet we can't help but love them together anyway. I'd be happy with anything—pre-canon getting together and their married life; the attack itself or Orym post-attack; a current retrospective from Orym's POV thinking of Will or from an outsider POV. I love that Orym shows you can be grieving for someone and still be glad you were together, and that bit of it – that he remembers their time together with love – is really important to me. I am happy to have him bitter, angry, sad, etc about it all as well (especially if it's set closer to the attack) but if this is being set during or after the campaign, I would love for him to have that fondness for it as well and not just the sadness. If you're writing pre-canon or in Zephrah, I'd love for Will's family to also make an appearance! Post-campaign, I'm very happy to have Orym/Dorian be part of this story, so long as it's not the main focus.

DNWs: smut, non-canonical major character death AUs: either canon or an AU that you can work this into would be great!

Request: Nott | Veth Brenatto/Fjord Stone; Nott | Veth Brenatto & Fjord Stone Requester: nsfwildflower Fic or Art: Fic Rating: Any Rating Dear Critter Letter

Summary: Again, my thesis statement: What a weird little lady Veth is. I don’t think she’s In Love with Fjord, but there sure is something there. There’s got to be a reason that she’s so antagonistic towards him, beyond the bit™. I think she doesn’t know what it is, and she’s not sure she likes it. Maybe they take it out on each other during some Weirdly Charged sex. But, also: they have some fun shared themes that could be interesting to explore outside of a sexual context - masks, reflections, becoming someone different. Being green. That one is only mostly a joke.

DNWs: Characters causing each other serious harm Mind control AUs other than canon-divergent (eg. modern, A/B/O) Entirely whumpy; Entirely fluffy; Entirely smutty Rope bondage (unless you and the characters are cognizant of the safety risks), breathplay, scat, feederism

Request: Shaun Gilmore/Vax'ildan Requester: GayAssWizard Fic or Art: Either Rating: Any Rating Dear Critter Letter

Summary: Possible prompts: - Well, you see the rating I’ve requested. Perhaps Gilmore could wreck Vax (in a good way.) - Or Vax could wreck Gilmore? Some rare top and/or dominant Vax content could be fun. - I know I said it before, but check out my DNWs and then go nuts and have fun.

Request-specific DNWs: - Vax breaking up with Keyleth or vice versa. Either reference her as another of Vax’s partners, or don’t reference her at all. - References to Vax’s death, unless it’s in the past and he’s alive again.

None of these appealing to you? Search more prompts here - there’s 156 in total!

Have more questions? Check out the rules here or the FAQ here!

[mitchipedia]

More US states are reporting measles cases as deadly anti-vax lies spread

Melody Schreiber / The Guardian: Measles deaths include a 6-year-old girl, whose parents appeared on a video spreading deadly anti-vaccine lies soon after her death. They appeared in a video with Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine organiation previously headed by RFK Jr.

“We would absolutely not take the MMR,” said the girl’s mother, referring to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. “The measles wasn’t that bad. They got over it,” she said of her four other children.

“It’s not as bad as the media is making it out to be,” the father said through a translator. Both parents fought back tears throughout the interview.

“The measles wasn’t that bad” — but all four of their kids got it and one died. Heartbreaking.

[justanotherhh]

blitzø x horses season 2, just for me (s1 here)

I definitely noticed some things that may have been in s1 already and I missed them, but hey, that's part of the fun of this particular treasure hunt! so without further ado:

(s2ep1)

We begin with banana horse, the legless horse who alternately lost them from eating too much sugar or in the pirate war

boy loved horses from the beginning

(s2ep2)

so much going on horse-wise in one sequence!

RIDING LESSONS (and the next day is a full moon so "Stolas??" -- makes it seem like they did meet up on that day and didn't talk through what had happened at Ozzie's at all and pretended it was all fine and just had sex... sounds about right) (also how did the lessons go Blitz?)

More doodles around the calendar, and also his own head on Verosika's body. many questions

had screenshots acknowledging the same posters from s1 are still hanging in the office, but no need to rehash what's already shown

that Blitz-stickman-poster? is new though? why is it so big?

"Blitzo's stuf Do Nut Steel!!" many references to the fact that Blitz cannot spell. in this one feat. More Horse Doodles

(s2ep3)

aw yeahhh this is the big one! Blitz cannot always spell the words "Lesbian" or "Straight"

Horses on the board:

Blue Cheese ("Gay, Top")

Sunbeam ("Lesbian, Top, Asshole")

Bong Water ("Bottom, Says He's Straigt But He Is Not, Bong Water Is Anti Vax." Blue Cheese's side hoe)

Kaboom ("Bisexual, Versatile," has had one night stands with all the other horses)

Slime ("Bottom, Doesn't Like Labels")

King Slut ("Bisexual, Versatile, Transphobic," open relationship with Blue Cheese)

Breakfast ("Lesbain, Bottom" "Lesbains In Love. Engaged!!" with Sunbeam)

According to the board, Blue Cheese, and then maybe Bong Water and Sunbeam (or Slime) are trans

"These are my OCs: DO NOT STEEL!!"

Also, Blitz has at least one erotic printed out photo of imps in horse-costumes making out. who knows how many others

(s2ep4)

Blitz can never read the room when it comes to horses

(s2ep5)

this has probably been true the whole time, but I only just noticed in this episode that Blitz' phone casing says "Ride Me" with an image of a horse and hearts

More horse doodles on the board. Another OC in the bottom right corner?

Cum (name, presumably)

[washed out point]

???

(s2ep6)

Blitz had a little horse teddy in his pocket that fell out during his fight with Fizz

Confirmed kink was developed early in life (at what point did Fizz find out)

(s2ep7)

Just this one as far as I'm aware, but man. it's a good one. his phone case makes an appearance as well

[aressida]

Dear Diary: The Vax Addicts Vs. The Anti-Vaxxers. - Aressida. 11.4.24.

"Dear Diary,

I have been reflecting on the ongoing debates and discussions surrounding vaccines today.

There have been claims suggesting that vaccines linked to long-term health issues, including the development of cancer, making it challenging to discern what is true and what is not.

Nevertheless, I believe it is crucial to acknowledge the existence of these alternative perspectives and engage in open discussions to gain a more comprehensive understanding.

Unfortunately, the topic of vaccination has become polarizing, creating animosity, resentment, and hostility among family members and friends.

It is even more troubling to be labeled as an anti-vaxxer simply for having concerns and wanting to explore different viewpoints. But soon, these labels will be proven wrong by a profound revelation.

I only want what is best for both myself and my loved ones.

What troubles them even further is the realization that geopolitics often infiltrates discussions about vaccines.

It appears that information dissemination is influenced by political agendas, leading to instances where vaccine injuries are not properly reported by the media.

You see, this raises doubts about the transparency of information provided to the public.

Governments hold a significant responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their citizens. However, the decision-making processes regarding vaccines have left many feeling disillusioned.

Some argue that governments aligning themselves with external organizations overseeing vaccination campaigns should be held accountable for their actions.

This lack of trust has strained relationships and created divisions within our communities.

Can you see where all this is heading?

You may be hesitant now, but being on the wrong side of history is something you will want to avoid. Trust me when I say that you should strive to live long enough to witness the truth unfold.

I want to emphasize that vaccines should be referred to as experimental gene alterations, rather than the traditional understanding of vaccines. They do not qualify as therapies either since the term "therapy" implies a benefit, which can be misleading.

When the vaccine was initially released, there was a wave of people who chose to mock and attack those who had concerns.

What they failed to realize was that this rollout was a component of a larger conspiracy orchestrated by the wealthy and powerful. As a result, friendships and family relationships have become strained.

Unfortunately, many people find it difficult to grasp the extent of the danger they are in or the consequences of placing their trust in the wrong individuals or institutions. They need to see the reality and comprehend the extent of the betrayal they have experienced.

Rather than blindly accepting public narratives or political agendas, we should demand transparency and accountability from those in power. Only through open and honest conversations can we navigate these challenging times and work towards a more unified and informed approach to public health.

It is important to address concerns regarding adverse effects attributed to vaccines, such as the possible connection between vaccination and the development of cancer. We should remember that pharmaceutical companies create drugs because they cannot patent nature.

And, always remember that those labeled as anti-vaxxers approach this topic with compassionate hearts and a pursuit of justice.

Signing off for now, Aressida."

[partisan-by-default]

Some have suggested that the Deep State is already seeking to undermine Trump’s second presidency by plotting a civil war or scheming ways to prevent him from entering the White House. Those ideas, however, have been slightly too vague and lack the urgency of a good and salable conspiracy theory. So many players in the space have settled on something more specific: claiming that “a wave of deadly pandemics,” in the words of one, will strike the United States beginning on January 21. 

As with any conspiracy theory that has a chance of taking root, the notion has the benefit of drawing from real life. Cases of avian flu are mounting; if it continues to spread, how Trump responds to that public health emergency could be a major part of his second presidency. And last week, a mysterious flu-like outbreak was identified after killing dozens of people in Congo, where it is circulating alongside a new strain of mpox that is also spreading elsewhere in eastern and southern Africa.

But the real focus of this latest round of Trump-tied conspiracy-peddling isn’t any genuine viral threat, but a gross distortion of the words of Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director for the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital and a recognized expert in the field.

While appearing on MSNBC on December 4 to talk about infectious disease prevention under the upcoming Trump presidency, Hotez said “We have some big picture stuff coming down the pipe,” referring to avian flu, new strains of Covid, and other potential outbreaks. “All that’s going to come crashing down on January 21 on the Trump administration. We need a really really good team to be able to handle this.”

Hotez’s simple quote explaining how Donald Trump and his staff will have to face the prospect of infectious disease outbreaks when he becomes president was instead taken by people with a monetary interest in misunderstanding him as either as a dark prophecy or a threat to deliberately unleash disease.

[wardensantoineandevka]

The timer has started on how long it will take Travis THIS time to be parted from his evil cursed sword. To entertain us while we count the minutes on that, here's a bingo card: 36 items, all of which are located below the cut, you can grab your own card to play with over here at BingoBaker. Some notes:

"item stolen" include from other PCs.

"flower name joke" does not have to be in-character.

"triplets in one location" refers to Will's sisters. No, "they're all in Zephrah somewhere" does not count.

Reminder that if a character who is only listed as mentioned appears, the square is legal.

Caleb, Beau, and Vax do not have to be mentioned by name, but they do have to be clearly identifiable as the person(s) being referred to.

The sword is an NPC.

If you have any further questions, as always feel free to send me an ask. Keep an eye on my "#CritRole bingo" tag for any clarifications or last minute additions to the list. I haven't said this in a while, but I am happy to see your bingos, almost bingos, and any rows that you're hoping will happen tonight.

overnight in Zephrah

muffins

Chet crafts item

FCG's cigarettes

FCG stress break

hammer named

teleportation mishap

item stolen

flower name joke

Raven Tree visit

sword identified

sword not identified

sword attuned

sword confiscated

still in Zephrah

back to Marquet

back to Issylra

triplets in one location

dream / vision

Hishari discussed

Fanny Zed appearance

Nel appearance

Delilah mention

Caleb or Beau mention

Derrig or Will mention

Teven mention

Vax mention

Scrying

Arcana check

Insight check against NPC

Insight check against PC

Investigation check

Perception check

Religion check

Sleight of Hand check

Stealth check

[johnhmcintosh]

THE GREAT SHIFT - TIMING

JOHN MCINTOSH

Periodically, I post updates related to the unfolding ‘story’ associated with the Great SHIFT into an Era of Peace and Light that has been occurring ‘overtly’ since 1987-2012+ as the solar system entered the Photon Belt, which is a 2,000 year phase of ‘relative balance’ between the opposites that unfold within the dream of separation. REMEMBER, this is still just a ‘story’ and NOT Reality. There ‘IS’ only ONE SELF ‘appearing’ as many … and YOU are IT.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

The Trump Alliance is the harbinger of this unfolding era within the storyline. It consists of several countries aligned with the ‘take-down’ of the dysfunctional patriarchy [often currently referred to as the Deep State (DS) or Cabal] that is now quickly ending replaced by this 2,000 year phase of Peace and Light. This SHIFT is part of an ongoing repeating cycle and IS inevitable [within the Grand Dream the universe is] – NO MATTER who represents the catalyst that ‘seems’ responsible for it to occur [the Alliance].

For those who have some ‘Awareness’ of this story-line there is currently much frustration as the endgame seems to be taking a long ‘time’ to play out. For these deep divers, it is known [to some degree] that the DS has infiltrated ALL of society globally with their nefarious 2030 plan for a One World Order that involved the elimination of all but 500 million people – to be slaves to this tiny elite group of patriarchal monsters who would rule the world from then on.

While the destruction of this plan and its dysfunctional patriarchal influence ‘was’ inevitable, the roots of their plan had to be meticulously ‘cut’ in order for the New Era to unfold. This involves RE-Programming the collective consciousness of the global population, much of which was emersed in ‘cognitive dissonance’, in many cases actually supporting and promoting the very seeds of destruction that were designed to end their own existence.

For this to occur, the depths of the dark agenda the DS had designed and implemented for 100+ years HAD TO BE exposed ‘blatantly’ for these Deep Sleepers to Wake-Up. For example:

-chemtrails poisoning the world

-genocide almost casually accepted in certain parts of the world

-transgenderism taught to grade school children

-a fake vax that murdered millions in the name of subduing a fake pandemic

-fraud, corruption and theft by government officials on a scale that is unimaginable

-forced ID’s and internment camps called 15 minute cities

-child trafficking of millions for heinous purposes barely conceivable outside the worst horror films

… and much more … [remember, these are dream scenarios most see as reality].

This has been a wake-up RE-Programming agenda by the Trump global Alliance and it is spear headed by the complete overhaul of the global financial system by the QFS [Quantum Financial System] with the fake-money slavery concept of fiat currency replaced by hard assets [mostly gold] and encapsulated within a secure blockchain that cannot be hacked.

Tariffs,  cryptocurrency and corruption exposure has been part of the plan used to inaugurate this RE-Programming and will soon be evident through an enormous SHIFT in wealth across the planet, leveling the playing field for all of humanity. Each piece of this highly complex puzzle to SHIFT from the dying patriarchal era into an era of Peace and Light has been meticulously planned for decades and nothing haphazard is happening.

Macrocosmically, the changes occurring are mirroring the dissolving of the conditioning that is necessary for each one to Awaken to the ONE SELF They Really Are, and for those who are, as a result, turning within for guidance, the Happy Dream that is unfolding will be a breeding ground for the Truth to reappear as the ONE SELF They Are.

-image by Solveig Larsen

NEW BOOK – Just Launched

“WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON” – In the World Dream

[nellasbookplanet]

Your post about Vax coming back was excellent, thank you for the analysis! I think, too, that Keyleth's nearly entire post-C1 characterization has been "sad about losing Vax"; a lot of the questions we've seen Marisha answer are about that, and turning her into an NPC flattens the characterization a bit too so we get broad strokes, and idk how much Marisha has really thought about her life since then. It really does feel like Keyleth hasn't had any growth in 30 years because of that.

First, thank you! Second, I both do and do not agree. Third, I'll be using this ask as an excuse to ponder further about Vax and Keyleth in general. While a lot of Keyleth's c3 appearances (both as a pc and an npc) focused on her grief, there was also focus on the responsibilities of being a leader, a role she has grown into admirably while still being the kind of awkward, genuine person we all know and love from c1. And while much of her on-screen time is centered on grief, a lot of said on-screen time is set after Vax saved her during the solstice and got orbed for it right in front of her, which understandably must’ve stirred up some old feelings. I agree that her being an npc flattens her, but I also feel that's unavoidable, and I generally enjoyed her appearances. (I can’t really speak on questions Marisha has gotten since I don’t have enough hours in the day to watch the talk back shows)

To me, it feels like Keyleth has grown, just not with regards to Vax. She speaks of the time between c1 and c3 as though she’s been in a literal stasis waiting for him, refers to him as her devilish rogue (Keyleth my gal look at him), and has in no way processed or accepted that not only is he gone, but it was his choice to leave. He chose to serve the raven queen, he chose to accept her deal about briefly coming back as a revenant before perma dying, and he outright told her wouldn’t return if the raven queen dies. Keyleth still clings to the idea that his service is a debt to be paid off, and not part of his faith, which is an intrinsic part of him. Others have spoken on this at more length in the past but by blaming the raven queen she doesn't have to deal with the fact that this was Vax's choice. If she internalized this truth, part of that anger would have to be directed at him, and she would have to give up on the idea of somehow saving him because he doesn’t want to be saved.

Of course we don’t know how much Marisha has thought on this since the end of c1, but I don’t find it unlikely that Keyleth entered into that sort of stasis in her mind, too. In universe its been 30 years, but irl it’s been only a few years, and that was time mostly spent on other characters and other stories. Naturally there wasn't much opportunity to organically grow her, and it was likely easy to slip back into that end of c1 mindset even though that’s not where the characters are at any more. If there had been more opportunities to play as her that may have changed. Frankly, I think even one earnest and private conversation between her and Vax before his coming back in the epilogue could’ve done wonders.

[scriptmyworld]

we were so happy that day….

[waltwhitmansbeard]

“Liam and Laura knew what they were doing and chose violence anyway.”

That they did. So… from now on, I will say “Vex’ahlia” instead of Vex lol

That said, same prompt as before?

19. opening up about their own struggles when they see the other's problems aight let's run this back. s2 tlovm again.

When they make camp, Vex is ready to pass the fuck out. She's still exhausted from the whole dying debacle, and fighting off those flying fire demon things in Pyrah didn't help the situation. All she wants to do now is huddle up near the crackling campfire and sleep until Grog's snoring wakes her in approximately three hours.

As she spreads out her bedroll and shoves the last of her gathered berries into her mouth, she sees movement at the entrance to the cave they've claimed for the night. Her hand flies to her bow out of habit, but even in this low, flickering light, she recognizes those antlers. She sets the bow down and frowns. Where is Keyleth going at this hour?

The others are busy chatting or getting ready for sleep or, in her brother's case, struggling with the Vestige that he can't seem to get off (another problem for another day), so Vex hauls herself up from the craggy floor and follows after Keyleth. She finds her sitting with her knees pulled to her chest just outside the cave, her circlet appearing gray in the silvery light of the moon. "It's freezing out here," Vex says, and Keyleth jumps, startled. "Don't you want to come inside?"

Keyleth shakes her head, resting her chin atop her knees again. "Not really in the mood to sleep."

Vex settles onto the hard ground beside her. "You know, it was pretty fucking cool how you turned into that giant fire beast. Not sure what that was all about, but it'll be useful all the same."

"Useful." Keyleth says the word with scorn, and Vex doesn't think she's ever heard such derision in her voice. "How many people in Pyrah had to die until I was finally useful enough to stop the slaughter?"

Oh. "Keyleth, you know what happened there wasn't your fault."

"Maybe not. But if I had been on focused on my Aramenté, on the path that I was supposed to be following, I could have been there earlier. I could have stopped it."

Vex lays a hand on her shoulder, which trembles beneath her palm. "You don't know that." Vex worries her lip between her teeth. "You know I studied dragons?" Keyleth nods. "My studies left me with an...ability, I guess you'd call it. A new sense, in a way. I know when dragons are near."

"Yeah, I remember, with Brimscythe."

"Well, I felt them approach, in Emon." Keyleth doesn't ask who she's referring to. "It felt like my head was exploding. Four dragons, all descending at once. The pain was so debilitating, I could barely tell Vax what was going on." She shrugs. "Maybe if I had, we would have been able to warn more people. Maybe if I had, Sovereign Uriel would still be alive."

Keyleth twists her head to frown at her. "Vex, we had seconds to figure out what was going on in Emon. You barely had any more warning than the bells gave us. There was nothing you could have done differently or better to save people."

"Exactly." Keyleth's eyes flick up in annoyance as she realizes the trap she's walked right into. "Keyleth, you got to Pyrah when you did. Before the rest of us, don't forget. You saved the people you could save. You did what you could. That's what we do. That's all we can do. Our best."

"It doesn't feel like the best," she says quietly. She rubs at her eyes with the back of her hand. "It feels like I failed."

"That's because you're a good person. It's kind of annoying, actually. You know you're the best of us, right?" Keyleth's eyebrows furrow. "You and Pike, I'd say. The ones who make sure that we're always doing the right thing, even when we're scared, even when we don't want to. I mean, fuck, the way you took off when my brother tried to ignore the danger in Pyrah? That's not the action of someone who failed, Keyleth."

And finally, Vex sees the hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth. "Yeah?"

"Yeah." Vex shoves off of then ground and extends a hand out to Keyleth. "Come on. Warmth and food, and you'll feel fine again."

Keyleth lets Vex pull her to her feet, and then, to Vex's surprise, she throws her arms around her. "Thanks, Vex," she murmurs. "You're a good friend."

And wow. Yeah. They're friends. Who would've fucking guessed? She hugs Keyleth back. "We're in this together, remember? Gotta have each other's backs if we're not gonna be devoured by a league of murderous dragons."

Keyleth chuckles, and then they go back inside the cave, where the rest of their friends talk and laugh and sleep.

[thevalleyisjolly]

Critical Role parties ranked by mothers’ names

They might be sung or unsung heroes of the land, but the real question is, how well do they all know each other?  For example, what are their mothers’ names? 

Introduction

Results reflect the number of named mothers in each party divided by the total number of known mothers in each party.  “Known mothers” refers to mothers of PCs who are confirmed to exist.  In order to be a “named” mother, their names/titles must be stated in an episode of Critical Role.  Supplementary books and comics are for now excluded, although to my knowledge, this does not change the results in any substantial way.

If a character does not have a mother or mother figure (e.g. FCG, Molly, Kingsley) or does not know/remember who their parents are (e.g. Fjord, Yasha), those parents are not counted as known mothers here because it was not possible for the characters -much less the party- to know who they were/are.  At the same time, if a character does know who their parents are but it is never established whether any of those parents is a mother (e.g. Pike, Grog), they are not counted as a known mother/mother figure in the party total.

Additional notes:

Mother figures who are not formally related to party members are considered as known mothers if the characters acknowledge some type of parental/familial relationship with them (which does not equate to a mothering or a positive relationship).  Currently, this is only relevant to two PCs, Yasha and Orym.  With Yasha, the Skyspear is counted as a parental figure, although she did not consider the quality of that relationship to be mothering or positive.  With Orym, it is unclear whether he considers Nel (Derrig’s wife) to be a mother figure, although we do know that they had a good relationship and it is likely she also occupied a parental role in his life as Derrig did.

FCG, Molly, and Kingsley are unique cases of characters who came into existence under very particular circumstances.  While FCG is certainly a sentient person, he has no memory of his early years and relationships in Aeor, and they don’t appear to view their relationship with Dancer as a parent-child one.  Molly and Kingsley, on the other hand, were pieces of Lucien’s soul who became their own persons and who emphatically did not identify with or as Lucien.  Therefore, while Lucien certainly had parents, they are not counted as either Molly or Kingsley’s parents.

If party members share a mother (really just Vex and Vax), that mother only counts as one known mother for the party total and is not double-counted.

Party rosters are as listed on Encyclopedia Exandria.  This does mean that Tiberius is included for Vox Machina.  One-shot characters (Derrig, Lieve’tel, Bertrand in the case of Vox Machina) are not counted as part of the official party roster, even if they are referred to as party members in the game.

A huge shout out to Encyclopedia Exandria in general, which was a really great resource in researching the familial relationships of each character and what has come up in-game!  And now, let’s get to the stats!

Vox Machina - 6/6 (100%)

Grog - unknown Keyleth - Vilya Percy - Johanna de Rolo Pike - unknown Scanlan - Juniper Taryon - Mariya Darrington Tiberius - Penelope Vex and Vax - Elaina

The ones who started it all!  Perhaps thanks to Scanlan’s speech, Vox Machina gets a perfect score, with six out of six known mother/mother figures being named in-game.  With Pike and Grog, while we know that both characters had at least one father, we do not know the gender of their other parents, and they are therefore not counted as known mothers here.

Bonus fact: If we exclude Tiberius, Vox Machina would still be batting at 100%.

Mighty Nein - 7/7 (100%)

Beau - Clara Lionett Caduceus - Constance Clay Caleb - Una Ermendrud Essek - Deirta Thelyss Fjord - unknown Jester - Marion Lavorre Kingsley - not applicable Molly - not applicable Veth - Ashlee Smyt’hh Yasha - The Skyspear

The Mighty Nein also get a perfect score for known mothers, with seven out of seven known mother/mother figures being identified in-game.  Since we do not know any of Fjord’s or Yasha’s birth parents, they are not included as known mothers in the overall count.  Similarly, neither Molly nor Kingsley have applicable parent relationships.

Bonus fact: If we exclude the Skyspear (and her inclusion is extremely tenuous), the Mighty Nein is still at 100% when it comes to known mothers.

Bells Hells - 2/5 (40%)

Ashton - unnamed mother Bertrand - unknown Chetney - unknown Dorian - unknown Fearne - Birdie Calloway Fresh Cut Grass - not applicable Imogen - Liliana Temult Laudna - unnamed mother Orym - unnamed mother; Nel?

Bells Hells is where it gets complicated!  Out of five known mother/mother figures, only two are named, giving Bells Hells a total of 40%.  As stated above, FCG has never defined his relationship with Dancer as one of parent-child, and we do not know who Bertrand, Chetney, and Dorian’s parents are/were.  We do know that Ashton, Laudna, and Orym are all stated or shown to have a mother, although we do not know their names.  On the other hand, the mothers whom we do know have certainly made an impression as big as that red moon in the sky!

Bonus fact: Since it is not clear whether Orym also considered Nel a mother figure, she is excluded from the official count.  If she were included, she would raise Bells Hells overall total to 3/6 (50%).

Conclusion

While both Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein have a perfect score, Mighty Nein arguably has the edge over Vox Machina in terms of just having more known mothers to name.  The Mighty Nein also have the meta advantage of coming after C1, with the cast meme-ing the hell out of “What’s my mother’s name?” and making it an actual in-game icebreaker question.

Very understandably, Bells Hells has had fewer episodes than either Vox Machina or Mighty Nein at this point, so we know a little less about them.  However, it is worth mentioning that we do know a fair deal about the relationships that Bells Hells have with their families, even if we don’t know the names of their parents, and that the impact of those relationships have been markedly felt by the PCs and their personal arcs.  Someone who never appears in the narrative but their presence is felt by what grows around them, y’know?

And now, it’s only right to close with an acknowledgement of the adventuring mothers from within these parties whom we most definitely do know and love: Vex, Pike, Veth, Beau and Yasha (if they did end up adopting), and of course, Fearne <3