Critical Role Branching Paths | Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 5 Part 1
Nov 13, 2025
Alexander Ward, portraying Occtis Tachonis, navigates the perilous waters of protecting his character from a vengeful family. Marisha Ray brings comedic flair as Murray Mag’Nesson, balancing humor with pivotal plot developments. Laura Bailey's Thimble dives deep into negotiations, while Liam O’Brien’s Halandil Fang adds emotional depth. Together, they grapple with the mysterious Stone of Nightsong, its unsettling power, and the moral dilemmas of safeguarding Occtis, all while forging alliances and plotting their next moves in a changing city.
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Stone Enabled Unprecedented Resurrection
- The Stone of Nightsong enabled a near-resurrection but wasn't a traditional phylactery.
- The ritual was hijacked, creating a unique undead linked to Octus and the relic's power.
A Daring, Unprecedented Rescue
- Octus, Aranesa, Julian, and others combined magic to remove the Stone and reverse death.
- The successful act felt unprecedented and left lasting numinous residue.
Ritual Hijack Changed The Relic's Purpose
- The Stone wasn't meant to survive and was intended to be destroyed.
- The party's intervention diverted a sacrilegious plan into saving Octus, tying him magically to the stone.
