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All the twists and turns of an episode of Critical Role in half the time! In Critical Role Abridged, the rich tapestry of a Critical Role campaign is lovingly distilled to its most pivotal, hilarious, and poignant moments in about 60-90 minutes per episode. We start with Campaign 3: Bells Hells.
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- 3 weeks ago2h 15m
A New Age Begins | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 121 Part 2
Bells Hells return to Exandria with a proposal for the gods and their own visions for the future to come...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"The Matron of Ravens" and "The Dawnfather" art by Cael Lyons || @kingcael"Teven Klask" art by Tyler Walpole || @tylerwalpole"Earthbreaker Groon" art by Payton Keo Lacebal || @paytonkeoart"Planerider Ryn" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawes"Lieve’tel Toluse" art by Jonah Walker || @galacticjonah"Till Death Do Us Part" and "Gaz Tomo" art by Meg Simmons || @megzilla87"Liliana Temult" "Dariax Zaveon" "Deni$e Bembachula" "Ira Wendigoth" and "Ludinus Da’leth" art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Milo Krook" and "Maeve of the Air Ashari" art by Bree Williams || @larkspurns"Morrigan, the Fate-Stitcher" art by Adrian Ibarra Lugo || @ailustrar"Artistic Believer" art by Elaine Tipping || @triaelf9"Centaur of Attention" art by Tori Bennett || @victori_janeAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
- Oct 6, 20261h 29m
A New Age Begins | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 121 Part 1
Bells Hells return to Exandria with a proposal for the gods and their own visions for the future to come...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Essek Thelyss" art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Allura Vysoren" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawes"Earthbreaker Groon" and "Coriolis, the Equine Dragon" art by Payton Keo Lacebal || @paytonkeoart"The Matron of Ravens" "The Dawnfather" "The Wildmother" "The Arch Heart" and "The Everlight" art by Cael Lyons || @kingcaelAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
- Sep 29, 20261h 22m
The Red End | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 120
Bells Hells face Predathos and its terrifying second form as they attempt to bring a god-eater to heel...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"From the Jaws of the God Eater" art by Lap Pun Cheung || @lappuncheung"Summon the Swarm" art by Tori Bennett || @victorijane"Liliana Temult" and "Caleb Widogast" art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Planerider Ryn" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
- Sep 22, 20261h 22m
Predathos Awakened | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 119
With one of their own absorbed and threats from all directions, Bells Hells bring the fight to Predathos itself...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Predathos the Awakened" art by Tyler Walpole || @tylerwalpole"Vordo the Golden Weaver" and "Ethedok the Endless Shadow" art by Cael Lyons || @kingcaelAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
- Sep 15, 20261h 36m
The Hallowed Cage | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 118
Bells Hells face Ludinus Da'leth, attempting to stop his infiltration of Predathos' glass prison...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Ludinus Da’leth" "Liliana Temult" and "Ira Wendigoth" art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Pâté de Rolo" art by Bree Williams || @larkspurns"Loot His Corpse" art by Katarzyna Wróbel || @kaawroAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
- Sep 8, 20261h 16m
Race to the Ruidian Core | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 117
Bells Hells delve into the fungal network of Ruidus, seeking Ludinus, Liliana, and the Hallowed Cage...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Myceit" art by Abigail Strasser || @abbstra"Liliana Temult" and "Ludinus Da’leth" art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Coriolis, the Equine Dragon" art by Payton Keo Lacebal || @paytonkeoartAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
- Sep 1, 20261h 13m
The Weave Mind | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 116
The Mighty Nein steal their way through the Arx Creonum to confront the psychic minds that control the Ruidian populace...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"The Weave Mind" art by Tyler Walpole || @tylerwalpole"Crushin’ It" art by Katarzyna Wróbel || @kaawroAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
- Aug 25, 20261h 11m
To the Arx Creonum | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 115
Bells Hells and the Mighty Nein wait in the shadows of the moon city before launching an explosive attack on the Weavemind’s stronghold…BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Gaz Tomo" art by Meg Simmons || @megzilla87"Liliana Temult" art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Next Stop Arx Creonum" art by Elaine Tipping || @triaelf9Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons
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All the twists and turns of an episode of Critical Role in half the time! In Critical Role Abridged, the rich tapestry of a Critical Role campaign is lovingly distilled to its most pivotal, hilarious, and poignant moments in about 60-90 minutes per episode. We start with Campaign 3: Bells Hells.
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