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To the Hounds! | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 9 Part 1

Dec 18, 2025
Laura Bailey, a talented voice actor known for her dynamic roles including Thimble, joins fellow regulars Travis Willingham and Sam Riegel, who bring to life Teor Pridesire and Wicander Halovar. They dive into a thrilling quest to find Teor's brother, Cyd, navigating a mysterious fey shortcut. Topics include family ties, eerie fey encounters with cavalry on black rabbits, and intriguing fairy bargains that grant the party unexpected advantages. Tensions rise as the quest unfolds in a festival atmosphere, hinting at darker conspiracies.
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ANECDOTE

Guards Dismissed After Political Shift

  • Brennan Lee Mulligan describes the Revolutionary Guard being dismissed and compensated in Dolmachiar's Brethren Hall.
  • This scene sets a tone of upheaval and reorganization after a major political shift.
INSIGHT

Centralizing Power Through Bureaucracy

  • Lord Einfassen orders consolidation of record keeping and hints at centralization of power.
  • This reveals a theme of institutional restructuring and tightening control in the city.
ANECDOTE

Theater Magic And Boosted Performance

  • Liam O'Brien's Hal visits a theater production and uses spells to boost an actor's performance.
  • The scene mixes theatrical rehearsal with magic, showing character relationships and gentle humor.
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