Critical Role

Broken Wing | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 2 | Part 1

Oct 16, 2025
Liam O’Brien, known for his compelling character portrayals, brings emotional depth as Halandil 'Hal' Fang. Taliesin Jaffe’s Bolaire Lathalia builds on establishing trust and secrets. Marisha Ray plays Murray Mag’Nesson, adding intrigue to personal interactions. Aabria Iyengar’s Thaisha Lloy experiences a mystical collapse, unveiling hidden dangers. With Laura Bailey’s Thimble grappling with grief, the shared narratives hint at betrayal and shifting alliances. Matthew Mercer’s guest performance intertwines with the brewing tension and complex family dynamics.
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INSIGHT

Post-God World Shapes Stakes

  • Brennan Lee Mulligan frames Campaign 4 as a world of fractured kingdoms and rising sorcery after the gods fell.
  • That premise sets a theme of political turmoil and supernatural fallout driving the story's stakes.
ANECDOTE

Teenagers In War Flashback

  • A battlefield flashback shows youth, chaos, and necromantic terror as teen Azunay blacks out amid arrows and a summoned drake.
  • The scene establishes traumatic history and bonds among characters like Cadogan, Teor, and Thimble.
ADVICE

Stabilize First, Then Assess

  • Use medicine checks and basic triage to stabilize allies quickly in crisis.
  • Simple actions like gauze and pressure can convert bleeding-out saves into stability in play.
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