Critical Role Branching Paths | Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 5 Part 2
Nov 18, 2025
Join Laura Bailey as Thimble, Travis Willingham as Teor, Liam O’Brien as Hal, and Sam Riegel as Wick on a captivating adventure. The group navigates tricky decisions about Occtis's safety. They cleverly devise a cover story while deciding whether to travel the King's Highway or venture into the woods. A roadside encounter with Abelang reveals vital information, leading to a whimsical meeting with Obed Morn at a lookout tower, complete with stories and toys. As tension rises, the party balances deception, diplomacy, and perilous choices.
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Choose Route By Pursuit And Party Strength
- When tracking a fleeing person, weigh speed vs. stealth: highways are fast but visible, forests slow but conceal movement.
- Choose routes based on pursuers' likely mode (carriages vs. on foot) and your party's strengths.
Prepare A Shared Cover Story
- Prepare a believable cover story before entering populated places to avoid scrutiny.
- Assign clear roles and rehearse the story so everyone can convincingly maintain the lie.
Rescue Of Abelang Yields Help And Horses
- The party frees a long-hung orc named Abelang by picking a high lock and collapsing his gibbet.
- He repays them with gossip, safe-place tips, and a ride off on one of their horses.