Line #57 Heartwarming/CriticalRole


1	'''As a Moments subpage, all spoilers are unmarked [[Administrivia/SpoilersOff as per policy.]] Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned.'''
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5	[[index]]
6	'''Campaign 1: Vox Machina (2015-2017)'''
7	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleKraghammerArc The Kraghammer Arc]][[note]]Episodes 1-16[[/note]]
8	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleVasselheimArc The Vasselheim Arc]][[note]]Episodes 17-23[[/note]]
9	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleBriarwoodArc The Briarwood Arc]][[note]]Episodes 24-38[[/note]]
10	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleConclaveArc The Chroma Conclave Arc]][[note]]Episodes 39-83[[/note]]
11	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleTaryonArc The Taryon Darrington Arc]][[note]]Episodes 84-99[[/note]]
12	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleVecnaArc The Cult of Vecna Arc]][[note]]Episodes 100-115[[/note]]
13	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleOneShots One-Shots and Special Episodes]]
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15	'''Campaign 2: The Mighty Nein (2018-2021)'''
16	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleANewBeginning A New Beginning]][[note]]Episodes 1-12[[/note]]
17	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleAGentlemansAgreement A Gentleman's Agreement]][[note]]Episodes 13-25[[/note]]
18	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleIronAndTheCoast Iron and the Coast]][[note]]Episodes 26-35[[/note]]
19	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleFollowersOfTheFalseSerpent Followers of the False Serpent]][[note]]Episodes 36-47[[/note]]
20	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleShadesOfGray Shades of Gray]][[note]]Episodes 48-57[[/note]]
21	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleOrphanmakersOrdeal Orphanmaker's Ordeal]][[note]]Episodes 58-69[[/note]]
22	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleAgainstTheChains Against the Chains]][[note]]Episodes 70-87[[/note]]
23	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleReunionsAndReconciliations Reunions and Reconciliations]][[note]]Episodes 88-99[[/note]]
24	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleIdolsFollies Idol's Follies]][[note]]Episodes 100-108[[/note]]
25	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleEyesOfEiselcrossArc Eyes of Eiselcross Arc]][[note]]Episodes 109-124[[/note]]
26	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleOngoingArc The Final Arc]][[note]]Episodes 125-141[[/note]]
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28	'''Campaign 3: Bell's Hells (2021-ongoing)'''
29	* [[Heartwarming/CriticalRoleCampaignThree Campaign 3]]
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31	'''Other Series'''
32	* Heartwarming/CriticalRoleExandriaUnlimited
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35	[[folder: Mighty Vibes]]
36	These lo-Fi music ambience videos are loaded with warm fuzzies.
37	* Mighty Vibes Vol 2: "Chill Tunes to Study/Transcribe Magic To"
38	** Caleb and Beau are reading together.
39	** Beau is petting Frumpkin, and Caleb remarks that the fey spirit has "found a new best friend"
40	* Mighty Vibes Vol 4: "Lofi Beats for Best Buddies to Listen To"
41	** The framing narration is Pike and Grog on a picnic, where Pike is sitting on Grog's lap and reading to him.
42	** Because the picnic takes place in Whitestone, we get to see "[[SweetieGraffiti V+P]]" on the tree behind the pair
43	* Mighty Vibes Vol 6: "Lofi Beats to Study with Your Twin to"
44	** Vax and Vex are hanging out in the former dorm rooming, getting some college-stuff done prior to a double date.
45	** Keyleth sends a Just-to-say-I-love-you voice message to Vax.
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48	[[folder:In General]]
49	* When asked about Tiberius' siblings on Twitter, Orion explained that they all happen to have metallic colors, while Tiberius is a chromatic color. While that might be expected to cause some tension to the usual assumption of metallic = good and chromatic = evil, Orion says the siblings get on very well. We even see a touch of this in episode 10, where Tiberius sends a magical letter to his brother Jerahd asking for any clues about K'Varn, and Jerahd replies as soon as he can and is sincerely sorry when he can't help his brother out. Tiberius' love for his siblings is only emphasized in episode 21, where a threat upon them is the first thing in the show to drive him to legitimate ''rage''.
50	* Clarota's journey with the party throughout their journey deeper into the Underdark was heartwarming in general. The team doesn't assume AlwaysChaoticEvil and were willing to ally with him, they stood up to Kima for his sake, and [[IGaveMyWord they were fully intending to keep their deal with him.]] Likewise, Clarota seemed to have opened up more, and while he was hardly ''friendly'' it's not a stretch to say he was far more comfortable. [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness And then it all came crashing down the INSTANT K'Varn was slain and he decides to kill Vox Machina once their role was done.]] It's been implied elsewhere that he had no choice - the hivemind made that decision for him - and he would have followed up on their deal to guarantee Vox Machina safe passage, which doubbles as Heartwarming and TearJerker.
51	* Honestly? The relationships between the entire group absolutely count as this, particularly when they occur in the background. From the [[HappilyMarried blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments between Travis and Laura]] to the way Taliesin and Marisha cling to each other throughout the streams, the players behind Vox Machina are never shy about how much they ''adore'' each other. Everyone should have a gaming group as loving as this.
52	* The Critmas episode of Talks Machina, especially the video of all of the Critters talking about how much Critical Role has meant to them and changed their lives for the better.
53	* On ''Talks Machina'', Liam noted that the only times he doesn't wear the Deathwalker's Ward is when he is asleep with Keyleth, as he feels safe with "a tank of a druid" next to him every night. And after Hotis was vanquished in Episode 93, he noted that now Vax feels safe enough to not have to wear the armor all the time.
54	* According to Matt in the Campaign Wrap-Up, he made Vax Fate-Touched because he knew Liam was going through hard times in his life and wanted to give him something special.
55	* [[https://twitter.com/samriegel/status/941531543679385600 Scanlan's letter to Pike to be opened upon his death, revealed post-campaign]]. In it, Scanlan professes his love and entrusts Kaylie to Pike. According to Ashley, the letter was what caused Pike to start taking Scanlan's feelings seriously.
56	%%* [[https://twitter.com/laurabaileyvo/status/1243724572538462208?s=21 This video of Travis having a play argument with Ronin]] is both this and funny, and so stinking cute!
57	* Brian and Ashley's BigFriendlyDog Henry makes frequent appearances on ''Talks Machina'', and the cast [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU15jHAv8wU is often distracted by his cuter moments.]]
58	* In a nostalgic way, the first issue of the Vox Machina Origins comic opened on a splat of the entire party at the end of their quest, then the party at the beginning, then the two characters focused on in that issue.
59	-->''They will save the world\
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61	Eventually.''
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64	[[folder:ComicBooks]]
65	* ''The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast'':
66	** From what is shown, Leofric and Una Ermendrud were nothing but supportive and kind towards their son, Frumpkin an affectionate cat, and Bren a bright boy with great hopes for the future. Pity they had to live in a CrapsackWorld.
67	** Although it's tainted by Ikithon being aware of and actively fostering the Blumenthal trio (Astrid, Eodwulf, and Bren)'s codependency, it's still heartwarming that between their horrific training (i.e. destructive abuse) they were still able to retain a little slip of humanity and connection to other beings.
68	** Even though at least two students were openly hostile towards Bren for his status as "poor village trash", he wins them over and they eventually form a rapport as classmates, if not casual friends (certainly not to the degree of the Blumendrei). Unfortunately, as the trio grew closer thanks to Trent, it's implied Bren abandons them for the company of Astrid and Eodwulf.
69	** During festivities in Rexxentrum, [[WebVideo/CriticalRoleCampaignOne Percival and Vex'ahlia de Rolo]] can be seen in a corner smiling rapturously at each other, with Vex's arms around Percy's neck. It's wonderful to see those two -- especially Percy, who had suffered so much before and during the campaign -- simply having a nice time.
70	** The shot of Caleb and Nott face to face, reaching towards each other with their bandaged hands. This is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

Context Heartwarming / CriticalRole