Critical Role Fanged Revenge | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 8 Part 1
Dec 11, 2025
Guest
Wicander "Wick" Halovar (portrayed by Sam Riegel)
Guest
Tysha Loy / Cadigan (portrayed by multiple cast; primary presence mapped)
Guest
Thimble (portrayed by Laura Bailey)
Laura Bailey portrays Thimble, a stealthy rogue delivering critical combat moments, while Sam Riegel's Wick engages NPCs and employs clever tactics. The Soldiers confront the treacherous Baron Gavendale, facing intense battles and strategic maneuvers. Thimble executes a lethal strike that seals Gavendale's fate, while Cadigan's fog strategy shifts the tide of combat. With chaotic illusions and quick thinking, they navigate the dangerous encounter and emerge victorious, but the fight has just begun!
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Quiet Grief In The Roadside Inn
- Lady Aranesa confesses fear and loss while trying to eat, revealing deep trauma after her family's death.
- Julian and Tysha quietly tend to her needs and resolve to endure until they can seek punishment.
Terrain Shapes Tactics
- Castle Slocke is presented as a crumbling, dangerous stronghold shaped by rot, mudslides, and exposed cliffside farms.
- Brennan Lee Mulligan emphasizes environmental hazards to make stealth and combat choices meaningful.
Scout Before You Enter
- Use stealth and observation to check for occupants before committing to an entry.
- Brennan warns that unpacked bags and visible satchels often indicate transient occupancy rather than long-term dwelling.