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Dubious Pursuits
Critical Role - S2 - E40
The group complete their mission in the temple, but events force them to flee back to the ships for safety.
Critical Role: Season 2 - 90 Episode s
2x1 - Curious Beginnings
January 11, 2018
A new adventure begins! Seven strangers are thrust together to defeat an undead attack during a circus show.
2x2 - A Show of Scrutiny
January 18, 2018
Following the attack on the circus, most of the party is under suspicion. To clear their names, they must sneak through the town to gather more information about the man who had initially transformed in hopes of finding a lead to the real culprits.
2x3 - The Midnight Chase
January 25, 2018
After defeating the zombified guards, the group try to dispose of the bodies in a way that won't draw more suspicion upon them. As the devil-toad had escaped with Toya during the battle, they must now track them down to prove their innocence.
2x4 - Disparate Pieces
February 1, 2018
Injured but victorious, the party takes the Devil-Toad back to Trostenwald and attempt to clear their names and deal with the fallout of the affair. They discuss their pasts and plan for the future.
2x5 - The Open Road
February 8, 2018
The group are finally free to leave Trostenwald and begin traveling to the city of Zadash, but they find their journey interrupted by trouble in the next village.
2x6 - The Howling Mines
February 15, 2018
The village of Alfield has recently been under attack by repeated Gnoll raids. Aggreeing to help the Watchmaster, the party venture into the nearby mines to rescue the prisoners being held there.
2x7 - Hush
February 22, 2018
The party continue to make their way through the mines, searching for any surviving prisoners of the Gnolls. During their mission, they come across a mysterious man called Shakäste, who has also come to help the villagers. Together, they push forward to uncover the source of the Gnoll's recent aggression.
2x8 - The Gates of Zadash
March 1, 2018
After giving Watchmaster Bryce their new group name of The Mighty Nein, the party set off for Zadash. Following a small altercation with a group of bandits, they finally arrive at their destination and begin to explore the city along with an odd tour guide.
2x9 - Steam and Conversation
March 8, 2018
The Mighty Nein continue to explore Zadash and, upon convening in a local sauna, run into an unexpected familiar face.
2x10 - Waste and Webs
March 15, 2018
The Mighty Nein accept a contract from the Crownsguard to kill a monster that has appeared in the city and venture into the sewers beneath the streets of Zadash to find their bounty.
2x11 - Zemnian Nights
March 22, 2018
The Mighty Nein find themselves drawn into a conspiracy by the Knights of Requital to frame the corrupt High Richter and Lord Sutan in order to remove then from power.
2x12 - Midnight Espionage
March 29, 2018
The Mighty Nein and Ulog begin their mission to incriminate the High Richter and Lord Sutan by sneaking into their houses and planting evidence tying them to treasonous acts.
2x13 - Lost & Found
April 5, 2018
The Drow's attack on the Zauber Spire has thrown Zadash into chaos. With the guards all now on high alert, the Mighty Nein need to escape the Tri-Spire before their own illicit deeds are discovered.
2x14 - Fleeting Memories
April 12, 2018
With Zadash on lock-down following the attack, the Mighty Nein seek out the aid of the Gentleman, a mysterious and powerful crime boss, to help them smuggle Horris out of the city.
2x15 - Where the River Goes
April 19, 2018
The Mighty Nein are asked by the Gentleman for their help in clearing out an ancient haunted ruin located in the sewers beneath Zadash in exchange for his aid in smuggling Horris to safety.
2x16 - A Favor in Kind
April 26, 2018
After their successful raid on the ruins, The Mighty Nein return to the Gentleman to present the recovered loot, whilst keeping the best of it for themselves.
2x17 - Harvest Close
May 3, 2018
Having survived a string of stressful events, the Mighty Nein decide to unwind at the Harvest Close festival, playing various games and inevitably causing mischief.
2x18 - Whispers of War
May 10, 2018
After winning their fight in the Victory Pit, The Mighty Nein attempt to tie up any loose ends in order to leave Zadash before they get swept up in the impending war. Caleb accepts Beau's proposal to take him to the Library of the Cobalt Soul and tells her and Nott his real reason for fearing fire.
2x19 - The Gentleman's Path
May 17, 2018
Before they are able to leave Zadash, the Gentleman invites The Mighty Nein to a meeting to request their aid with some issues plaguing his business.
2x20 - Labenda Awaits
May 24, 2018
The Mighty Nein continue their journey to Labenda, running into an old Orc tanner, Crocodiles and a small half-bird girl called Kiri.
2x21 - Stalker in the Swamp
May 31, 2018
Having met up with the Gentleman's hireling, The Mighty Nein journey deep into the swamp with their guide towards the safehouse. As they near their destination, they realise that they are not alone.
2x22 - Lost Treasures
June 7, 2018
After narrowly surviving the troll attack and losing their guide, The Mighty Nein focus on the task of clearing out the safe-house of Merrow, twisted and dangerous mer-folk.
2x23 - Have Bird, Will Travel
June 14, 2018
After finishing up some loose ends in the Labenda Swamp, the Mighty Nein head to the town of Huperdook.
2x24 - The Hour of Honor
June 21, 2018
The Mighty Nein explore the town of Hupperdook, and find much more intrigue than they bargained for...
2x25 - Divergent Paths
June 28, 2018
The Mighty Nein strike a deal to fight the automaton in the depths of Hupperdook's prison for the warden in exchange for the release of the children's parents. Following the fight, the group find a safe place to say farewell to Kiri and continue on their way to Shady Creek Run.
2x26 - Found & Lost
July 12, 2018
Mollymauk, Beau, Caleb & Nott wake to find the rest of their party has been kidnapped in the middle of the night. Their only lead is an aggravated female Dwarf who is also tracking the bandit group.
2x27 - Converging Fury
July 19, 2018
The group are left in shock by Mollymauk's death at the hands of Lorenzo, leader of the Iron Shepherds mercenary group. After burying his body and paying their respects, they pursue the Iron Shepherds to Shady Creek Run, both for revenge and to save their still captured friends.
2x28 - Within the Nest
July 26, 2018
The remaining members of The Mighty Nein, along with their two allies, Keg & Nila, learn that the Iron Shepherds are the same group that the Gentleman contracted them to handle. Knowing how outmatched they were last time, they seek the aid of a local cleric to help them infiltrate Lorenzo's keep, the Sour Nest.
2x29 - The Stalking Nightmare
August 3, 2018
After Nila evacuates her family, the remaining members of the party continue to push into the Iron Shepherd's fortress. As things seem dire, an unlikely reunion with an old ally brings them renewed hope.
2x30 - The Journey Home
August 9, 2018
The Mighty Nein reunited report their success to Ophelia and travel with her back to Zadash. The troupe stops at Molly's grave to pay their respects. Yasha awakens and storms off. The others continue and meet once again with the Gentleman.
2x31 - Commerce & Chaos
August 16, 2018
The Mighty Nein takes some "down time" upon returning to Zadash. After a group shopping trip to Pumat's shop, Jester tries to please The Traveller by defacing the god Bahamut's statue and Fjord rides South towards the Menagerie Coast to search for information about a former shipmate.
2x32 - Beyond the Boundaries
August 23, 2018
The Mighty Nein travel to the Empire's Southern border to cross into Fjord and Jester's homeland, the Menagerie Coast.
2x33 - The Ruby and the Sapphire
September 6, 2018
Jester takes her friends to meet her mother, the Ruby of the Sea, in Nicodranas. As she recalls her adventures to her mother, the secret of Jester's father comes to light.
2x34 - Encroaching Waters
September 13, 2018
The Mighty Nein continue to track down Algar in order to force him to stop harassing Jester's mother. During their investigations, a Tortle named Orly Skiffback also gives them information about the man Fjord has been searching for; Marius LePual.
2x35 - Dockside Diplomacy
September 20, 2018
Fearing of repercussions for their actions in the sewers, the Mighty Nein do their best to cover up their involvement by framing Algar. Seemingly now in the clear, they head to the docks to find Marius LePual for answers about Fjord's stone, but things quickly spiral out of control.
2x36 - O Captain, Who's Captain?
September 27, 2018
Having accidentally stolen a ship and kidnapping Marius, the group now face the choice of trying to sail it by themselves, despite Fjord being the only person with any experience, or sneaking past the alerted city guards to attempt to discreetly hire a crew.
2x37 - Dangerous Liaisons
October 4, 2018
Live from New York. The crew of The Mistake are cornered by the pirate Captain Avantika, who offers them the choice of joining her crew or perishing.
2x38 - Welcome to the Jungle
October 11, 2018
The Mighty Nein join Avantika's expedition to find the temple to Uk'otoa, having learned that she also has an eye bestowed on her like Fjord.
2x39 - Temple of the False Serpent
October 18, 2018
The Mighty Nein and Avantika delve into Uk'otoa's temple, eliminating the dangers and traps in their way to find the secret at its heart.
2x40 - Dubious Pursuits
November 1, 2018
The group complete their mission in the temple, but events force them to flee back to the ships for safety.
2x41 - A Pirate's Life for Me
November 8, 2018
With their mission to the island mostly successful, the Squall Eater and The Mistake head towards the pirate city of Darktow for repairs as the Mighty Nein begin to learn new sailing skills.
2x42 - A Hole in the Plan
November 15, 2018
The Mighty Nein explore the pirate island of Darktow, and attempt to undermine Avantika...
2x43 - In Hot Water
November 29, 2018
The Mighty Nein face a showdown with Avantika and her crew in Darktow, and the possible wrath of the Plank King for breaking pirate law.
2x44 - The Diver's Grave
December 6, 2018
The Mighty Nein walk the ocean floor looking for Fjords ship wreck and discover more than they were looking for.
2x45 - The Stowaway
December 13, 2018
Back on the Squall Eater, Nott stumbles across a stowaway below deck. It appears that a young girl has ran on the ship to hide with a very unique item. The crew agrees to take her to their next stop to repair the ship.
2x46 - A Storm of Memories
December 20, 2018
After the adventures in happy fun ball, the Mighty Nein get a good rest. They wake up still in port and head out to grab a good breakfast, they stock up and head back to the ball eater. After leaving port a storm begins.
2x47 - The Second Seal
January 10, 2019
The Mighty Nein continue exploring the sea floor for the site of the second seal to Uk'otoa's prison.
2x48 - Homeward Bound
January 17, 2019
The Mighty Nein sail back to Nicodranas for a short recovery period before returning to the Empire and heading to the site of a recent crick attack and Nott's hometown, Felderwin.
2x49 - A Game of Names
January 24, 2019
The Mighty Nein investigates the town to find out what exactly happened to the missing man and who really has him. Eventually they believe that the Crik have him, and have taken him into the tunnels under the mountain range.
2x50 - The Endless Burrows
January 31, 2019
The group decides the next best action is to travel the tunnel. They come across a few monsters and met a guide, Spurt. Eventually they wind up in a touch and go battle with some really large enemies.
2x51 - Xhorhas
February 14, 2019
The Mighty Nein travel the tunnel to its natural end. Along the way they negotiated with kobalds and ran from giants. They exit to a group of Rangers and Scouts, the Muck Men. There is another battle and the Nein heads to Xhorhas.
2x52 - Feral Business
February 21, 2019
The Nein make a stop for mounts in Beast Town. They end up exterminating an infestation in the basement of the mount shop. The get distracted by side quests.
2x53 - Cornered
February 28, 2019
The Mighty Nein explore the markets of Asarius and tangle with the locals in a no-holds-barred prize fight.
2x54 - Well Beneath
March 7, 2019
The Mighty Nein reunite with an old ally, and investigate the growing mystery of the fiendish rifts in Asarius.
2x55 - Duplicity
March 14, 2019
The Mighty Nein engage in an intense battle with some nasty fiends below the city of Asarius as they search for the source of the rifts.
2x56 - The Favor
March 21, 2019
The Mighty Nein bring their hard-fought evidence of the abyssal rifts to Lady Olios in hopes of gaining the promised favor of the Bright Queen.
2x57 - In Love and War
April 4, 2019
The Mighty Nein face the ramifications of Caleb's decision, and Nott is faced with a tense reunion.
2x58 - Wood and Steel
April 11, 2019
The Nein discuss the information Caleb and Beau got from the library and decide to set out on a job that was offered. There is a camp being intimidated by giants outside of town, and they are about to handle the situation.
2x59 - Perspective
April 18, 2019
The Mighty Nein engage with the stone giants in the Icozrin Steelworks, then discover a more sinister danger deep in the Vermaloc.
2x60 - A Turtle By Any Other Name
April 25, 2019
The Mighty Nein face a fiendish showdown in the Braan, and uncover more clues about the rifts throughout Xhorhas.
2x61 - Agreements
May 2, 2019
The Mighty Nein conclude their business with the giants and head back to Rosohna, as Fjord deals with an unexpected development in his relationship with his patron.
2x62 - Domestic Respite
May 9, 2019
The Mighty Nein explore their new keep while anticipating the meeting at the Overcrow Apothecary.
2x63 - Intervention
May 16, 2019
The Mighty Nein tell the Bright Queen about a potential attack on Xhorhas, and attempt to infiltrate a meeting at the Overcrow Apothecary.
2x64 - A Dangerous Chase
May 23, 2019
Giving chase to their wily target, the Mighty Nein travel north into the Barbed Fields, a dangerous and terrifying wasteland.
2x65 - Chases and Trees
May 30, 2019
The Mighty Nein continue their trudge through the Barbed Fields, and find beauty and shelter in an unlikely corner.
2x66 - Beneath Bazzoxan
June 6, 2019
The Mighty Nein tussle with a dreadful creature and make their way to Bazzoxan, a village holding the line against historical terrors.
2x67 - Beyond the Eyes of Angels
June 13, 2019
The Mighty Nein delve further under Bazzoxan, where dangerous traps and ghostly horrors lie in wait.
2x68 - Reflections
June 20, 2019
Continuing their crawl through the tomb, the Mighty Nein must tackle a bridge of terrors and come face-to-face with familiar foes.
2x69 - The King's Cage
June 27, 2019
The Mighty Nein pass through an ominous doorway to uncover the secrets of an evil locked away for centuries.
2x70 - Causatum
July 11, 2019
The Mighty Nein come to terms with the consequences of their actions as they return to Rosohna and plan their next move.
2x71 - Family Gathering
July 18, 2019
The Mighty Nein spend a day in Nicodranas, reuniting families and causing several members to question their next steps.
2x72 - Clay and Dust
July 25, 2019
Distant family waits at the Kravaraad Volcano in the Greying Wildlands, and a difficult decision changes everything for one of the Mighty Nein.
2x73 - Uthodurn
August 2, 2019
Live from Indianapolis, the Mighty Nein journey through the Greying Wildlands to Uthodurn, in hopes of finding someone who can reforge the Star Razor.
2x74 - Manifold Morals
August 8, 2019
Joined by a new, lawful ally, the Mighty Nein delve deeper into the disks of Uthodurn in their search for mithral and the whereabouts of a white dragon.
2x75 - Rime and Reason
August 15, 2019
The Mighty Nein find themselves transported to snowy Mythburrow in pursuit of a white dragon, and must use all their wisdom to escape with their prize and their lives intact.
2x76 - Refjorged
August 22, 2019
Having returned to Uthodurn, the Mighty Nein attempt to tie up loose ends before heading back to the Cinderrest Sanctum.
2x77 - A Tangled Web
September 5, 2019
The Mighty Nein must determine their next step as they learn more about the powerful figures from Caleb's past.
2x78 - Between the Lines
September 19, 2019
The Mighty Nein return to Zadash, where lore and knowledge await those that know where to look.
2x79 - Through the Trees
September 26, 2019
The Mighty Nein follow the trail of the Cult of the Angel of Irons in hope of beating them to their prize in the Lotusden.
2x80 - The Folding Halls
October 10, 2019
The Mighty Nein recover from their encounter with Obann and head to Nicodranas to seek Yussah's guidance, but find more than just a meeting awaits them.
2x81 - From Door to Door
October 17, 2019
Continuing their search for Yussa and hoping to find a possible boon in their struggle against Obann, the Mighty Nein wander the Heirloom Sphere into rooms of ever-growing danger.
2x82 - The Beat of the Permaheart
October 24, 2019
The Mighty Nein continue their plunge into the Heirloom Sphere, seeking out a dangerous item whose destruction could change the tide in their fight against the Angel of Irons.
2x83 - Dark Bargains
October 31, 2019
Now trapped within the astral dreadnought, the Mighty Nein must decide whether or not to trust the entity that they discover waiting inside.
2x84 - Titles and Tattoos
November 7, 2019
Having survived the dangers of the Folding Halls, the Mighty Nein must now grapple with the gravity of Obann's plot and decide who in the Empire they can possibly trust.
2x85 - The Threads Converge
November 14, 2019
The Mighty Nein find danger in an unexpected place when they're forced to contend with an assassin, and inch closer to uncovering truths about both the Angel of Irons and themselves.
2x86 - The Cathedral
November 21, 2019
The Mighty Nein race to the cathedral of the Dawnfather in a desperate effort to stop Obann's sinister plot.
2x87 - Punishment and Politics
December 5, 2019
Running on fumes, the Mighty Nein face down the new form of their old threat, but it is diplomacy that proves to be an even greater challenge.
2x88 - Unwanted Reunions
December 12, 2019
The Mighty Nein must deal with the political ramifications of their choices as they wade further into the depths of the war between the Empire and Xhorhas.
2x89 - Lingering Wounds
December 19, 2019
The Mighty Nein take a couple days of downtime in Rexxentrum to research, train, and reconnect with faces from the past.
2x90 - Bathhouses and Bastions
January 9, 2020
The Mighty Nein continue their research and relaxation in Rexxentrum before returning to Xhorhas in hopes of convincing the Bright Queen to parley.