#c2e43

what an insane character development to happen in six seconds of combat

bonus: travis/fjord is so proud

Here we fucking go! One of my favorite episodes!

(20) I love Beau for sticking to the plan instead of staying for the fight, it shows so much character growth

(22) And the fucking counterspell right out the door. This is Caleb's fight 100%. The dice gods are on his side

(24) I cannot believe Jester is worrying about landing on a person at a time like this

(31) God this such a well choreographed fight. A well-oiled machine.

(47) Fuck yes Beau. Monk speed is so good. Its so great that best person for this is also has the speed to do it well. (Although in the end it doesn't really end up mattering how fast she got there, it adds a lot to the tension in the moment)

(58) They are really pulling out all the stops for this fight. The greater demon from Fjord is a crazy move

(59) Also crazy how few spell slots Warlocks have, cause that turn used ALL of Fjord's

(1:16) "I…wait?" We love a character growth moment

(1:38) I love the stun mechanic for Caleb killing people with fire. It's so juicy and reveals so much about his backstory and mental state. It's so great when people nerf themselves for lore reasons

(1:55) Beau is such a badass in this episode, I love her. Also that little fist bump with Travis when she negotiates for the boat <3

(1:58) I do believe Frumpkin is still an owl, not a cat

(2:08) I love Jester's disguise, it's hilarious. That fucking voice she keeps using xD

(2:10) The teamwork! Fjord persuading the Plank King to let them use truth magic (or fists). Beau breaking out the dope monk shit!

(2:14) Tbh the Plank King is actually very reasonable

(2:38) Caleb is so awkward when giving honest compliments. But I love that he is the first person to genuinely compliment Beau on how well she did. Caleb of all people appreciates cleverness and good manipulation

I love this new side of Beau. The quiet pride in being a monk for the first time, the way she is starting to quietly settle into her search for justice and truth

I also just love the level of conversations that Beau, Caleb, and Nott have. The understanding that they are all willing to make the hard choices, that they are the 'assholes', the coldly pragmatic ones

travis: i'll look up and point above the stern of the ship where vera is, and my eyes will roll back and I'll say:

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and i will summon greater demon.

At about 10:50, during Matt's recap, Od Nua B from Pillars of Eternity plays.

At about 16:40, Combat B plays after the players have chosen their positions (and Liam biffs it). I'm not sure if this song has a proper name elsewhere, but this is the version I found.

At about 23:30, a variant of Eredin, King of the Hunt from Witcher III loops while Matt narrates Liam's counterspell through the first few turns. It's definitely one of the Wild Hunt themes from Witcher III, but I'm having trouble finding the exact one with this specific chorus. I'll update if I track it down.

At 29:45, The Wild Hunt from Witcher 2 plays as Caduceus moves during his turn. It's one of a few heavy metal themes that Matt included from the Witcher games for his playlists.

At about 34:30, Watch the Skies from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim plays as Fjord uses Thunderstep to escape the fight with Caleb.

At about 36:45, For a Higher Cause plays as Vera casts Ice Storm. This is one of the other heavy metal tracks.

Watch the Skies replays at about 1:09:00 when the Darktow guards attempt to capture the Nein.

At 1:13:35, Welcome, Imlerith plays toward the end of the crew's turn as they attak Fjord's summoned demon.

At about 1:16:15, The Hunt is Coming plays as Beau decides to wait for the guards to fetch the Plank King. The dramatic intro lined up very well for her decision.

Around 1:24:00, Battle 1 from World of Warcraft plays. I've timestamped it in the compilation below. It's rather short, so the version Matt plays loops a few times. There's several other Battle themes in the same compilation.

At 1:38:30 or so, For a Higher Cause replays just as Caleb goes catatonic and the guards grapple him and Fjord.

At 1:39:50, I believe the instrumental song Xaxas starts as Beau convinces the guards to walk with her to meet the Plank King. This is the music for the Cataclysm cinematic, and there's a handful of different versions of the piece. Matt includes this song in combat later in the campaign as well, so this might be the first time it plays.

Od Nua B replays around 1:49:10 or so as Jester sneaks closer while in the crowd and attempts to cast Prayer of Healing.

At 1:51:40, Forest Day 2 plays as the Plank King finally arrives. I've timestamped it in the compilation below.

At 1:52:50 or so, Matt switches to Exodar themes as Beau explains her version of what happened.

At 1:59:25, Burial Isle plays as the Plank King addresses everyone together. Od Nua B replays just after that.

At 2:04:00, Temple of Woedica plays as Solon works on translating the journal and the Plank King continues to question the Nein.

Around 2:05:50, Family Matters plays as Beau rolls for her story about the Cobalt Soul.

At 2:28:30, Emhyr Var Emreis plays as Nein finally leaves the Dragshallow and Caduceus does his Divination spell.

At 2:51:30, A Nearly Peaceful Place begins right as Fjord starts his "there could be buttons" bit and then Buttonbeard.

At 2:59:15, Kaer Morhen plays as the Nein discuss beginning their search for the Squalleater after having found a general area.