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Campaign 1: Vox Machina

(2015)

Overview

Campaign One, or The Campaign of Vox Machina, is the first campaign of Critical Role. It follows a group of adventurers, Vox Machina, first in their adventures across the continent of Tal'Dorei and eventually the larger world of Exandria and other Planes of Existence.

Cast

Matthew Mercer as Dungeon Master
Matthew Mercer

as Dungeon Master

Travis Willingham as Grog Strongjaw
Travis Willingham

as Grog Strongjaw

Laura Bailey as Vex'ahlia Vessar
Laura Bailey

as Vex'ahlia Vessar

Taliesin Jaffe as Percival de Rolo
Taliesin Jaffe

as Percival de Rolo

Ashley Johnson as Pike Trickfoot
Ashley Johnson

as Pike Trickfoot

Liam O'Brien as Vax'ildan Vessar
Liam O'Brien

as Vax'ildan Vessar

Sam Riegel as Scanlan Shorthalt / Taryon Darrington
Sam Riegel

as Scanlan Shorthalt / Taryon Darrington

Marisha Ray as Keyleth of the Air Ashari
Marisha Ray

as Keyleth of the Air Ashari

Episodes

Arrival at Kraghammer poster

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March 12, 2015

Vox Machina arrives at the cavernous underground city of Kraghammer intent on rescuing a missing halfling paladin. They…

Into the Greyspine Mines poster

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March 19, 2015

Vox Machina makes a deal with Nostoc Greyspine to put an end to the darkness now rising up from the bowels of the earth…

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March 26, 2015

After saving Grog, the party comes across a duergar war camp controlled by a mind flayer. After a failed initial attack…

Attack on the Duergar Warcamp poster

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April 2, 2015

Vox Machina forms a tentative alliance with an illithid outcast, named Clarota, deep inside the caverns under Kraghamme…

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April 9, 2015

Having successfully slain a dangerous illithid and its dwarven general, Vox Machina finds themselves surrounded by a sm…

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April 16, 2015

Vox Machina and Clarota continue to wind their way ever downward, eventually reaching the duergar fortress of Emberhold…

The Throne Room poster

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April 23, 2015

With an uneasy agreement struck between Lady Kima of Vord and Clarota, Vox Machina quietly begins a search of Emberhold…

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April 30, 2015

Vox Machina, broken and battered, struggles to survive after a catastrophic battle with the duergar king and queen. Rel…

Yug'Voril Uncovered poster

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May 7, 2015

Vox Machina battles the duergar queen, Ulara, before she can make a thrall of Grog. Keyleth and Lady Kima settle their …

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May 14, 2015

After encountering a menagerie of trouble, Vox Machina looks into a cavern alcove and discovers the veil between planes…

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May 21, 2015

Vox Machina and their allies commence their assault on K'Varn's temple. Who will survive this grueling battle?​

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May 28, 2015

Escape from the Underdark poster

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June 4, 2015

With K'Varn killed and the dread god Orcus's machinations put to an end, the party struggles with what to do next. Befo…

Shopping and Shipping poster

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June 11, 2015

After allowing themselves a single night's rest back in the city of Emon, the members of Vox Machina set out for their …

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June 25, 2015

With the arrival of the envoys of Bahamut and the holy container in which to transport the evil Horn of Orcus, Vox Mach…

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July 2, 2015

As Vox Machina completes the journey across the Ozmit Sea, Lady Kima of Vord arrives and prepares the group for the cul…

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July 23, 2015

Parting ways with one of their members, Vox Machina is now adrift in a strange and unfamiliar city. After Grog dukes it…

Trial of the Take (1) poster

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July 30, 2015

With Vox Machina now split, Scanlan, Percy, Vex'ahlia, and Grog find themselves teaming up with an unlikely duo assigne…

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August 6, 2015

Scanlan, Percy, Vex'ahlia, and Grog continue their quest with Lyra and Zahra to hunt Rimefang, an adult white dragon wh…

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August 13, 2015

Like their companions before them, Keyleth, Vax'ildan, and Tiberius begin their contract for the Slayer's Take along wi…

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August 20, 2015

Keyleth, Vax'ildan, and Tiberius, joined by Kashaw and Thorbir from the Slayer's Take, make their way down into the tun…

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August 27, 2015

With their trials behind them, the members of Vox Machina reunite within the walls of the Slayer's Take. Newly marked a…

The Rematch poster

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September 10, 2015

As Vox Machina prepares for the return to Emon, Grog demands a rematch against Kern to regain his honor. After some fin…

The Feast poster

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September 17, 2015

With the Briarwoods coming to Emon, Percy reveals the full tale of how they slaughtered his family and seized control o…

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September 24, 2015

Vax'ildan finds himself alone in the clutches of the villainous Briarwoods! While the party rushes in to save him, they…

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October 1, 2015

Reeling from the aftermath of their battle against the Briarwoods, Vox Machina is called before Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dor…

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October 8, 2015

Ghostly attackers infiltrate Greyskull Keep as Vox Machina prepares to journey northeast to Whitestone and confront the…

The Sun Tree poster

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October 15, 2015

Vox Machina sneaks into the town of Whitestone with the intent of inspiring revolution, but they could not be less prep…

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October 22, 2015

Vox Machina begins a campaign to sow the seeds of rebellion amongst the people of Whitestone. The cruel Sir Kerrion Sto…

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October 29, 2015

The seeds of rebellion begin to take root in Whitestone! But as the members of Vox Machina make their move to bring the…

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November 5, 2015

Scanlan finds himself alone, caught in a Briarwood trap! Meanwhile, the party fuels the fire of rebellion, but will Whi…

Against the Tide of Bone poster

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November 12, 2015

Exhausted and facing an undead army, Vox Machina prepares to storm Whitestone Castle! Thankfully, they're about to get …

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November 19, 2015

Vox Machina enters Whitestone Castle, led by a new, unlikely ally in hopes of rescuing Cassandra de Rolo. Battles comme…

Race to the Ziggurat poster

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December 3, 2015

Descending deeper beneath the city of Whitestone, the weary members of Vox Machina are on a collision course with the B…

Denouement poster

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December 10, 2015

In the wake of the fateful battle in the Ziggurat, Vox Machina comes face-to-face with the inner demons within Percy bo…

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December 17, 2015

The Winter's Crest Festival comes to Whitestone for the first time in five years! Seeing this as a chance to relax afte…

A Musician's Nostalgia poster

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January 7, 2016

Vox Machina returns to Emon to prove their innocence. Now on the hunt for the treacherous Riskel Daxio, they must once …

Echoes of the Past poster

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January 14, 2016

Vox Machina takes some well-earned downtime! Scanlan continues his dance with the mysterious gnome girl, Kaylie, and th…

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January 21, 2016

Vox Machina returns to General Krieg's home, learning about J'mon Sa Ord, ruler of Ank'Harel on the desert continent of…

Desperate Measures poster

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January 28, 2016

Vox Machina must deal with the Chroma Conclave's attack on Emon and the possible slaughter of much of the city's leader…

In Ruins poster

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February 4, 2016

Vox Machina searches the ruins of Emon for survivors of the Chroma Conclave's attack. With the help of a new friend, th…

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February 11, 2016

Vox Machina, having rescued Gilmore and the surviving members of the Tal'Dorei royal family, must decide how to handle …

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February 18, 2016

Now in the relative safety of Vasselheim, Vox Machina begins planning their first move against the Chroma Conclave. For…

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March 10, 2016

In hopes of defeating the Chroma Conclave, Vox Machina sets out to recover the Vestiges of the Divergence—ancient armor…

Those Who Walk Away poster

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March 17, 2016

An exhausted Vox Machina spends some time hashing out their pent-up frustrations and examining their spoils of victory.…

Cindergrove Revisited poster

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March 24, 2016

Special guest star Chris Hardwick plays Gern Blanston, a blue dragonborn wizard. With fire elementals emerging from the…

The Family Business poster

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March 31, 2016

Vox Machina returns to where much of the group's history began: Westruun. But all is not well! Not only has the Chroma …

Into the Frostweald poster

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April 7, 2016

Vox Machina continues the quest to collect the Vestiges of the Divergence in order to defeat the Chroma Conclave. Along…

A Name is Earned poster

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April 14, 2016

Vox Machina ventures deep beneath the Stormcrest Mountains to confront the mysterious androsphinx mate of Osysa — and h…

Best Laid Plans... poster

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April 21, 2016

Vox Machina confronts the darkness of Craven Edge and plans to retake Westruun. Scanlan infiltrates the city to set up …

Test of Pride poster

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April 28, 2016

Scanlan tries to plan a safe escape for his daughter Kaylie, while Grog makes his way to the center of Westruun for the…

The Kill Box poster

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May 5, 2016

Unable to defeat Kevdak in single combat, Grog calls upon Vox Machina in a desperate fight for their lives, the fate of…

At Dawn, We Plan! poster

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May 12, 2016

Vox Machina must decide: leave Westruun to fight another day, or prepare to face the deadly black dragon Umbrasyl?

In the Belly of the Beast poster

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May 19, 2016

With battle plans in place, Grog frees some Westruun citizens while Vox Machina busily prepares to engage Umbrasyl with…

Umbrasyl poster

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June 2, 2016

In the midst of battle against Vox Machina and the Herd of Storms, the ancient black dragon Umbrasyl retreats to Gatsha…

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June 9, 2016

As the citizens of Westruun learn of Umbrasyl's demise, they must decide whether to flee possible retaliation from the …

Duskmeadow poster

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June 16, 2016

With Umbrasyl defeated, the Herd of Storms beginning a new chapter as part of the Rivermaw Tribe, and the city of Westr…

A Cycle of Vengeance poster

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June 23, 2016

Beset by an old foe disguised as a beloved ally, Vax'ildan fights for his life while the other members of Vox Machina f…

The Feywild poster

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July 7, 2016

In search of one of the Vestiges of Divergence, Vox Machina enters the Feywild—a magical but dangerous twilight reflect…

Heredity and Hats poster

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July 14, 2016

Forced by circumstance to enter the elven city of Syngorn in the Feywild, Vox Machina reluctantly seeks audience with V…

Denizens of the Moonbrush poster

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July 28, 2016

The satyr guide, Garmelie, leads Vox Machina toward the cancerous tree that houses Fenthras, Wrath of the Fey Warden, o…

Uninviting Waters poster

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August 6, 2016

Still travelling through the Feywild, Vox Machina and Garmelie finally arrive at the Gilded Run, a series of rivers tha…

The Echo Tree poster

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August 11, 2016

The members of Vox Machina prepare for their final approach to the cancerous tree, including a discussion between Keyle…

The Frigid Doom poster

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August 18, 2016

Back in Whitestone to debate their next move, Vox Machina discovers their return from the Feywild may not have been as …

The Streets of Ank'Harel poster

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August 25, 2016

Vox Machina travels to Marquet in search of Cabal's Ruin, the next Vestige on their list. They explore the city of Ank'…

A Traveler's Gamble poster

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September 8, 2016

After proving their strength to J'mon Sa Ord, Vox Machina heads to a casino to have some fun and make some deals. The n…

The Chase to Glintshore poster

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September 15, 2016

Anna Ripley has stolen one of the Vestiges of the Divergence and is on her way to an island of glass in search of anoth…

Cloak and Dagger poster

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September 22, 2016

Hot on the heels of Dr. Anna Ripley, Vox Machina finds themselves on the beach of the isle of glass. The party prepares…

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September 29, 2016

Vox Machina is left shaken in the aftermath of their battle with Anna Ripley. They hurry back to Whitestone to save one…

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October 6, 2016

After a tense discussion, Vox Machina finds themselves with an unlikely—and untrustworthy—ally. A risky plan is formed …

Vorugal poster

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October 13, 2016

Vox Machina enacts their riskiest plan yet: summon a goristro from the Abyss to fight Vorugal and hope for the two gian…

The Elephant in the Room poster

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October 20, 2016

Fresh off of slaying Yenk and Vorugal the Frigid Doom, the weary members of Vox Machina take time to catch their breath…

The Coming Storm poster

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October 27, 2016

With three of the five members of the Chroma Conclave dead, Vox Machina has a meeting with their friends in Whitestone …

Path of Brass poster

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November 3, 2016

Vox Machina heads to Fort Daxio to begin preparation for the upcoming fight with Thordak. With time running out until t…

Where the Cards Fall poster

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November 10, 2016

Guided by their bizarre new acquaintance, Vox Machina meets with the fire giant who is in possession of the Plate of th…

Brawl in the Arches poster

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November 17, 2016

Vox Machina finds themselves face to face with Ghurrix the pit fiend, leading to an all-out battle in the middle of the…

Clash at Daxio poster

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December 1, 2016

Vox Machina returns from the Elemental Plane of Fire, only to discover Fort Daxio under siege. With no word from Allura…

The Siege of Emon poster

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December 8, 2016

Having gathered their allies, Vox Machina heads for the center of Emon to begin the final battle against Thordak the Ci…

Thordak poster

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December 15, 2016

Having infiltrated the center of Emon, Vox Machina and their allies engage Thordak in a battle to the death.

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January 5, 2017

Vox Machina battles Raishan within Thordak's lair.

What Lies Beneath the Surface poster

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January 12, 2017

After reuniting with an old friend, Vox Machina loots Thordak's treasure hoard before returning to Whitestone to decide…

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January 19, 2017

Vox Machina and their allies travel to the island that Raishan fled to, but to reach her they must find their way past …

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January 26, 2017

Raishan and Vox Machina have their final confrontation.

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February 2, 2017

In a rare moment of peace, Vox Machina checks on Emon, fulfills a promise, and meets up with an old acquaintance.

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February 9, 2017

Grog has a one-on-one rematch with Earthbreaker Groon. Vox Machina says farewell to a dear friend, but they meet someon…

Daring Days poster

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February 16, 2017

Vox Machina takes some time to bond with their new companion before setting sail for their next adventure.

Onward to Vesrah poster

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February 23, 2017

Vox Machina sets sail across the Ozmit Sea to the home of the Water Ashari, dealing with scurvy trouble along the way, …

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March 2, 2017

Vox Machina journeys into the Elemental Plane of Water for the final trial of Keyleth's Aramenté.

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March 9, 2017

Having procured the lodestones, Vox Machina returns to Vesrah with Vax'ildan's life on the line as they hurry to save t…

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March 16, 2017

Vox Machina searches for a means to seal away Opash's book and travels to Zephrah where Keyleth goes to embrace her des…

Vox Machina Go to Hell poster

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March 23, 2017

Vox Machina descend into the Nine Hells and enter the City of Dis to find and destroy Hotis once and for all.

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March 30, 2017

After Keyleth scares off her would-be attackers, Vox Machina continues their trek through the City of Dis, and Percy ma…

Bats Out of Hell poster

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April 6, 2017

Vox Machina commences their assassination of Utugash with the aid of Tova and get brought to the prison of Mentiri. But…

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April 13, 2017

Vox Machina, having barely survived their escape from the Nine Hells, returns to Whitestone for some much-needed rest a…

One Year Later poster

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April 27, 2017

After a year spent enjoying some downtime and accomplishing some personal goals, Vox Machina reunites for a beach vacat…

Family Matters poster

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May 4, 2017

Vox Machina mobilizes to assist the Trickfoots in purging Pike of the blood curse. However, some things are not as they…

Taryon, My Wayward Son poster

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May 11, 2017

Having dealt with the Trickfoot clan, Keyleth goes off the deep end and Taryon finds himself on a collision course with…

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May 18, 2017

Vox Machina inquires with The Myriad in order to alleviate the Darringtons of their debt. But is the light at the end o…

Masquerade poster

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June 1, 2017

As Vox Machina returns to Deastok to clear the Darrington family of their debt, Taryon has a talk with his family about…

Unfinished Business poster

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June 8, 2017

Vox Machina, along with Lionel Gayheart and Scanlan Shorthalt, travel into the mountain range of Marquet to investigate…

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June 15, 2017

Vox Machina journey through the Ziggurat into the Shadowfell, hot on the trail of Delilah Briarwood.

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June 22, 2017

All hell breaks loose as Vox Machina race to stop the return of Vecna!

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June 29, 2017

Vox Machina regroup after their devastating defeat at the hands of Vecna, all while Vax’s soul is tested by the Matron …

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July 6, 2017

We journey to Elysium, where Vox Machina must prove their worth in the eyes of the gods.

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July 13, 2017

Vox Machina travel to the pools of Wittebak, where they meet a lonely stranger residing in a strange old house.

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July 27, 2017

Vox Machina race against time to earn the blessing of the Goddess of Knowledge while Vecna continues to gain power.

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August 3, 2017

Vox Machina descend into the heart of an undersea volcano to find the forge of the gods.

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August 10, 2017

Upon finding the Core Anvil and the forge guardian that protects it, Vox Machina attempt to create the divine trammels …

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August 18, 2017

Live from Gencon: Vox Machina returns to Vasselheim to prepare for the coming of Vecna

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August 24, 2017

Vox Machina find treasures, horrors, and mysteries as they make their way through the body of an undead primordial.

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September 14, 2017

Vox Machina make their way through the cursed caverns of the undead dwarven city of Thomara, hoping their presence won'…

Dark Dealings poster

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September 21, 2017

Vox Machina search for a powerful artifact that could help swing the tide in their favor. Nothing could possibly go wro…

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September 28, 2017

Vox Machina, having made their final preparations, make their way to the top of the tower of Entropis. With special gue…

Vecna, the Ascended poster

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October 5, 2017

Vox Machina's climactic battle with Vecna begins.

The Chapter Closes poster

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October 12, 2017

On the final episode of our campaign, victory is celebrated, and all debts are paid.

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February 22, 2019

After pulling a card from the Deck of Many Things, Grog's soul was stolen and trapped in the Plane of Pandemonium. This…

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June 23, 2019

Vox Machina returns in this special one-shot, canonically taking place immediately following Campaign 1 and the events …

Dalen's Closet poster

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August 29, 2019

Vox Machina return to the beaches of Dalen's Closet for the official wedding of Vex'ahlia and Percival, but no wedding …

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November 29, 2019

Taryon Darrington leads a troupe of unlikely miscreants through a dangerous journey in search of glory.