Emon, the City of FellowshipCapital of the Republic of Tal'Dorei. Situated on the western coast of the continent, Emon is a major trading hub on sea, land, and air, as it houses one of Exandria's few skyports. The city is divided into several districts divided by walls. In the center rests the Cloudtop District, home to the nobility of the city as well as the Sovereign's Palace, which continues to serve as the Tal'Dorei Council's meeting place. North of the Cloudtop is the Military District, with the marketplaces of the Abdar's Prominade to the east. Below the markets lies the Erudite Quarter, home to the Alabaster Lyceum and Emon's several schools and colleges.
Review: Critical Role Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting. Disclaimer: I’m a big fan of the show. The Gazeteer is a travel guide to Tal’Dorei. Each geographical region is described in more or less detail, and contains plot hooks for the adventures. It’s not a campaign. There’s no storyline, and it’s up for DM to create one.
The Central District is west of the Erudite Quarter and is the largest section of Emon and home to much of its middle class, bordering the port to the west and Temple District to the north, which is also connected to the Cemetery District. Outside the walls are the sprawling Upper Slums to the north of the Temple District, while the smaller and newer Lower Slums lay outside the southern walls of the Central District. Uriel: You are in my court now, Stormwind.: Uriel is fairly easygoing and extremely reasonable for an ruler, but the few times he is angry it is clear that crossing him is a very poor idea, as Riskel Daxio learned.: He is the benevolent ruler of Tal'Dorei and the most influential of Vox Machina's allies. Unfortunately, this makes him a massive target for bad guys.: He and his family were taken over pre-stream by a glabrezu (treachery demon) to cause chaos and strife within the continent of Tal'Dorei.: The Tal'Dorei campaign guide reveals that a grand tomb to Uriel was built after the reclamation of Emon that houses his ashes.: When he isn't being possessed or mind-controlled, Uriel is a highly reasonable ruler who cares deeply for all of his subjects regardless of class. His care for his subjects is why he steps down as Soverign, as he wants them to have a ruler who is not so susceptible to being controlled.: Despite the troubles that plagued their marriage recently, like demonic possession and the kidnapping of their son Gren, Uriel and his wife Salda love each other very much.: Gilmore confirms that Uriel was killed.
He even saw what was left of the corpse afterwards. The Tal'Dorei Campaign Guide states that it was Raishan's poison breath that was responsible for Uriel's demise.: He is the third Uriel Tal'Dorei to rule as Sovereign.: Is a very understanding and gives Vox Machina a lot of leniency. This, however, has its limits when the party attacks the Briarwoods, his welcome guests, in the middle of his palace. On the other hand, being charmed by the Briarwoods probably takes him out of this position. This is reinforced when after Vox Machina deals with the Briarwoods and the charm on him is removed; he thanks the team for what they've done, offers a sincere apology, and returns them to their place on the Council of Tal'Dorei. He even agrees to Percy's request to establish Grayskull Keep as an embassy to Whitestone.: It would only figure that literally as Sovereign Uriel announces stepping down, four ancient dragons attack the city of Emon and demolish the palace with him in it.: Sure, he might think Vox Machina are criminals, but it's not his fault he's caught in a web of bureaucracy and political machinations. Giving Vox Machina a fair trial was, considering the evidence against them, remarkably restrained.
And from his perspective, the party did attack and badly disrupt a diplomatic event. Oh, and he's being charmed by the Briarwoods, which probably doesn't help.: Comes to view himself as this after both the glabrezu and the Briarwoods dominated his mind and nearly brought Tal'Dorei to ruin. The reveal that his childhood friend and advisor Riskel Daxio was a willing ally of the Briarwoods further causes Uriel to doubt his judgment and ability to lead without being compromised.
All of which leads to him stepping down as Sovereign and turning the kingdom into a republic. Race: HumanThe wife of Uriel and mother of Odessa, Illiya, and Gren.: Alongside her children, Salda was under the influence of a glabrezu named Jurazel during one of the pre-stream adventures.: She had a larger role in the story in the pre-stream sessions, but only has a handful of minor appearances in the broadcasted games.: Her top priority is her children, who have endured a lot of hardship in recent years. Salda also decides to take care of Hunin and Kyor, two Assamir children Vex rescued from slavery in the City of Brass.: Although her possession by Jurazel and the kidnapping of their son Gren put their marriage through hell, she and Uriel are quite devoted to each other. It was Salda's efforts in the aftermath of Emon's reclamation that led to a grand tomb being built to honor Uriel.: She and Uriel were never overly ostentatious to begin with, but after the fall of Emon she begins dressing more simply. The last time Vox Machina sees her on the stream, she is dressed in clothing that would make it hard to tell her apart from a farmer.: After the end of the Chroma Conclave arc, Salda departs Whitestone with her family to return to Emon, and due to most of Vox Machina now making their home away from there she and her family are not seen again for the rest of the campaign.: Following Uriel's death during the Chroma Conclave's attack.Council of Tal'Dorei.
Class: Wizard (School of Abjuration)A figure of great importance in Emon and one of Vox Machina's most powerful and trustworthy allies, Allura lives in the Ivory Tower in the Cloudtop District and is a member of both the Tal'Dorei Council and the Arcana Pansophical, a collective of powerful magic users. She is one of Lady Kima's closest friends and confidantes, the one who sent the party on the mission to retrieve the paladin, and someone who helps them try to figure out what to do next when they return.: A renowned spellcaster and an important political figure in Emon.: She loves Kima, but at one time she seriously considered returning Tiberius's affections by going on a date with him. Class: RangerA ranger and member of the Council of Tal'Dorei. He serves as the city's Master of Secrets.: His head's shaved bald, and hes a pretty cool guy.: Is charmed by the Briarwoods in 'Crimson Diplomacy' and forced to fight against Vox Machina, until he's restored by Keyleth in the following episode.: He once worked with the Clasp, but managed to shake off the record of his involvement.
He still deals with them as a part of his job.: The rights side of his face is covered in tattoos.: He teaches Vex the Skirmisher Stealth ranger ability.: Following Keyleth lifting Sylas Briarwoods' charm from him, Asum continues to claim that he was not working with Vox Machina to investigate the Briarwoods. He later stops by Greyskull and explains that he had to keep the charade up due to Uriel also being brainwashed and his suspicions that there could be other spies within the court.: Has his suspicions about the Briarwoods, and was proven right when several informants sent to investigate the goings-on at Whitestone mysteriously resigned without warning and disappeared.: He is Vox Machina's second closest ally on the Council after Allura, trusting them to aid him in secret investigations.: For Uriel.
As spymaster, he will do whatever he must to keep Tal'Dorei safe.: As the Master of Secrets, he's in charge of espionage and intelligence-gathering through clandestine means, with a vast network of operatives.: Is able to appear and disappear without Vox Machina noticing. As a ranger, this is pretty natural, and Vex has him teach her some of his stealth tricks shortly before the party departs Emon to confront the Briarwoods. 'Do what you must. But I am his blood. His dominion will call back, call me back when everything else has fallen into nothing.'
A member of the Tal'Dorei council and the city's Master of Trade. Class: PaladinA paladin of Bahamut who serves as the Master of Defense.: She lost one of her arms during the struggle against the Chroma Conclave.: Wears full plate armor that has symbols of Bahamut adorning it.: She is immediately hostile towards Tiberius upon meeting him, although whether it is because he is from Draconia, because he's noble, or because he is a red dragonborn is unknown. It is eventually revealed that her disdain for Tiberius stems from his being a 'Skywalker' (the noble class of Daconia, who are allowed to have tails), and her being a 'Ravinite' (the slave class of Draconia, whose tails are removed).
Tiberius feels the exact same level of for Tofor, only ever referring to her as 'peasant' and 'commoner'.: Although a Paladin in service of a Good deity, Tofor is often rude, has little patience for social conventions, and is prejudiced against chromatic Dragonborn, particularly those with tails. Class: Fighter / RogueOne of the guards Vox Machina hired to guard Greyskull Keep, Jarett hails from the city of Ank'Harel on the continent of Marquet. Whenever Vox Machina has a prisoner, guest, or item they want a close eye kept on, they assign Jarett to keep watch. Later leaves the employ of Vox Machina to serve in Whitestone as a Captain of the Pale Guard.: The party brings him along to fight Thordak, who is far above his weight class. He's nearly by the dragon's fire breath and spends much of the fight in a panic after failing his saving throw against fear.
Even with these disadvantages,.: Occasionally remarks on how stressful it can be to work for Vox Machina, such as when he had to guard a prisoner alongside an elemental. Jarrett: Ah.um. I am not comfortable with haphazardly tethered creatures from other realms. Historically, it has gone very poorly. So that was good to know!.: Wields a crossbow in combat as he prefers to stay at a distance from the fighting, but does carry a shortsword or rapier in case he does need to fight in close quarters.: He works as Captain of the Guard for Greyskull Keep, and later serves as this for Whitestone after Percy and Vex move there permanently.: He was forced to flee Ank'Harel for committing an unspecified crime. Given that he's one of the most upstanding and reliable allies Vox Machina has, this could also make him. According to post-campaign reveals, he was from the lower-class and fell in love with a noble girl.
After their romance was discovered, he was forced to flee or be executed by her family.:. He has 'the utmost faith' that tried to go on Desmond. To Scanlan when he keeps pestering him for drugs and how Scanlan explains that he's never had purpose before and doesn't know how to handle it. He also encourages Scanlan to get laid.: Takes a swig of the Sandkeg liquor and gets immediately smashed, complete with a lisp. Jarett: I honethly don't even know if you're real right now, I am tho fucked up on thith.: He is up for any dangerous task or adventurous heroics his employers ask of him, as long as the pay is good. After he is nearly strangled to death by an Invisible Stalker, he requests a raise.: If there is a small but important (or completely unimportant and ridiculous) task that Vox Machina can't take care of themselves, then Jarett is often the one they have handle it.: Vex is fond enough of him to offer a bonus from her personal funds, almost the Vex equivalent of a dozen red roses. However, as the relationship between Vex and Percy progresses, Jarett's relationship with her becomes one of teasing friendship.: He has the good humor to play along with Scanlan's jokes by pretending to be.: Matt describes him as dark complexion and quite handsome and everyone in Vox Machina agrees.
Race: HalflingAn old man who serves as the butler of Greyskull keep. He does administrative stuff like watching their mail, delivering messages and overseeing their other employees.: Presumably for the sake of simplicity, he presents questions or concerns on behalf of the keep's staff. For instance, when the staff wants to be paid in advance, just in case their employers go off on a long-term mission and die, Erwen is the one to make that request.: He is the keep's butler and Matt portrays him as a stuffy and proper gentleman.: He's basically middle-management between the rank-and-file servants and the keep's masters.Civilians. Every adventuring party needs to shopping once in a while to restock on potions and other magical items. Vox Machina frequents Gilmore's Glorious Goods, owned and operated by Gilmore himself. Everyone calls him Gilmore. He's also Vox Machina's official sponsor.: A downplayed take played very much for laughs.
He doesn't seem to be a bad boss, just rather frustrating to work for. Having to haggle with Vex didn't do much to improve his employee's day, either.: He took on Thordak (twice) as well as Raishan and lived.:. Gilmore may be faaaaaabulous and generally serve as comic relief, but he knows when to drop pretenses and. When offering a line of credit to the party, he says that it must be paid within a month 'or you will be hunted'. He is not joking.: Gilmore was popular within the cast, but once he was introduced into the show, he quickly became just as popular as the main cast. Its telling that when an official mod for was created using the cast of campaign one, Gilmore was put in despite not being a core member of the player group.: Oh, so very very much. He has quite a liking for Vax, who if nothing else doesn't seem to mind the attention.
Gilmore's outfit is even described as being the wizard robe equivalent of a track suit.: Even after Thordak nearly kills him, he's joking and smiling when Vox Machina finds him, and makes wisecracks the entire way back to their keep.: Nearly killed in episode 113 by Vox Machina, as he was captured, unmoving, and unresisting. Arkhan's natural 1 helped spare him.: Matt has alluded to the fact that he is much more powerful than he seems. At least partly confirmed in Episode 41, where he apparently faced and lived — and even managed to save Uriel's family in the process.
Proven further in Episode 58 when he single-handedly imploded an assassin that tried to kill him, and again in Episode 79 when he joins Vox Machina as a part of the group that takes on Thordak. Though Gilmore was wounded several times in the battle, he also got in several powerful spells against the Cinder King, including Disintegrate. There are also a few passing references to him being a Runechild, which, according to the Tal'dorei Campaign Setting book, is a very rare condition that makes one a very powerful mage.: Averted, Gilmore runs his business 100% honestly.
He is, however, a very shrewd businessman. Even when drunk he can cut a good deal.: When Vax tells him that he's in love with someone else note referring to Keyleth, but not by name and can't lead Gilmore on any more, he's disappointed but accepting and happy to still be Vax's friend and confidant despite his heartbreak.: As Mercer puts it, 'Nobody is on a first name basis with Gilmore'.
Except for the party as of late. Hilariously, even Gilmore's parents refer to him as Gilmore although this is somewhat excusable in that 'Gilmore' isn't their last name - see below.: He was born Shaun Geddmore, but anglicized his last name when he first moved to Tal'Dorei and opened his store.: Episode 38 has Gilmore give the story of Vecna, as he knows it. Along with Allura and Realmseer Eskel Ryndarian, he also offers insight into the mysterious black object beneath Whitestone in Episode 57.: He has a very odd but supportive friendship with Vax and is one of the few people Vax trusts enough to confide in, telling him everything about their adventures in the Underdark.: His robesuit is purple and he's a powerful mage and powerful businessman.: He outright demands that Vax not die while he's fighting the Chroma Conclave and refused to let Vax leave his home until he promised not to die. Instead of saying goodbye, he insists Vax says 'Until next time'.: Gilmore obviously accepts coin for his goods, and he'll also accept trades in kind for various odds and ends that can be used in magic crafting. Vox Machina pays for one of their shopping trips in part by giving him a bunch of fangs and scales from a blue dragon they previously killed.: He gets no mention in the epilogue. Corrected in The Search For Grog, which takes place a few days after the battle with Vecna. Gilmore is found performing magic tricks for children in the aftermath of the battle.
He takes the news that Vax is gone as well as one could expect, but maintains most of his composure, saying that there will be time to grieve after the Vasselheim has recovered. He's last seen going back to entertaining the children. Class: ClericA cleric of Sarenrae / The Everlight who serves in her temple within Emon. He is, in fact, the one who revived Pike pre-stream.: Whenever Vox Machina comes calling, he's the one they talk with. They ask for him because of their history together.: He is compassionate, benevolent, and always willing to help others like Vox Machina. He prays for Vax's redemption after giving him a holy symbol of Sarenrae.: The power of The Everlight runs strong in him.
He even brought Pike back from the dead. Class: RogueAn aspiring young fan of Vox Machina, first encountered in episode 23.: Vax sneaks off to visit him in episode 24. He doesn't find him, but instead meets his father, who is shown to be extremely unsupportive and even contemptuous of his son.: After stabbing Keyleth multiple times he drops his weapon and begins to apologize repeatedly.: His goal in-universe: he wants to join Vox Machina.: He aims to make amends for what happened on the Isle of Glintshore where Percy had died by Dr. Ripley's hand and he had stabbed Keyleth several times.
After the, Percy made him Captain of the Whitestone Riflemen and says he's more than earned his second chance.: In a lot of ways, Kynan represents the Critter fanbase. Whether this was intentional or not is not currently known.: In episode 67 as one of Ripley's accomplices, and then in episode 96 as captain of the Whitestone riflemen.: He shows up at the beginning of a new arc, and while Vax immediately sends him packing, he also gives an open invitation for the kid to return. And he does.: How Vax deals with his dreams of greatness - Vox Machina runs into a lot of trouble, and he doesn't think the kid is ready.: Claims to be the son of Harold the Butcher. Who is actually just a butcher. Of meat.: Starts out as a who wants to join Vox Machina. After his rejection by Vax he runs off to gain experience.
Reappears in episode 67 working for Ripley but Vax eventually manages to persuade him to turn against Ripley, and Kynan proves it by throwing his dagger at Orthax.: Right before he leaves, he quietly says with tears in his eyes 'I just wanted to be a hero.' .: Non-fatal variant. Vax knocks him out while he's still talking to Vex. Matt roleplays it as him going on about how he's trained and ready when he abruptly collapses, unconscious.: Vax knocks him out in one swing. It's non-lethal, of course, but because he's a level 11 rogue it's a lot of damage. Taliesin/Percy: You've cleaved his head off with the blunt end of your blade.: Courtesy of Matt Mercer, after Vax crushes his dreams. It looks like he's about to cry.: Post-time skip, he's become captain of the Whitestone riflemen.: According to Word of God, Kynan is about level 2-3 when he visits Vox Machina in Episode 23.
His time with Ripley gives him plenty of combat experience and is level 9 during the fight in Episode 68. While not a tremendous threat to Vox Machina, Kynan is a much more competent fighter, and he deals out some decent damage whilst being armed with a Vestige.: The one thing we know about him so far is that he really wants to be a hero. Race: ElfA mage who serves Evening Keeper of the Traverse Junction at the Alabaster Lyceum. He is not a fan of Vox Machina.: Uses Dominate Person on Vex during the Battle of Fort Daxio.: Joins Thordak's army after Emon is conquered by the Chroma Conclave.: One of several high-placed members of Emon society who chose to work with the Thordak and the Chroma Conclave after they conquered the city.
He uses his position to infiltrate Fort Daxio, incapacitate Allura, and soften the fort up for an assault by Thordak's forces.: One of several spells he uses in combat.: Although Vox Machina were kinda assholes to him, Xanthas is unpleasant himself and later proves to have no issue siding with Thordak and attacking his former allies.: As Vex shoots arrows at him, Xanthas tries to surrender or cut a deal before an arrow lands in his face.: Is capable of using.Fort DaxioA massive fortress in the Othendin Pass and headquarters of the army of Tal'Dorei. Four regiments are stationed here: the Dusk Regiment, the Gale Regiment, the Aegis Regiment, and the Tide Regiment. Each is commanded by a general who reports to the current Warmaster. Race: HumanThe interim commander of Fort Daxio after the rise of the Chroma Conclave. She commands the Aegis Regiment.: When Fort Daxio comes under attack Gorgofon helps to repel the assault.: Carries a massive tower shield that has a golden inlay in the center that looks like a polished mirror.: To Warmaster Mikael Daxio, who left her in charge of the fort when he took most of his army to aid Syngorn.WestruunThe second largest city in the Republic of Tal'Dorei. Westruun is ruled by a Margrave, an appointed military leader selected for life by the Tal'Dorei Council.
It is also home to the Cobalt Reserve, the largest library in Tal'Dorei, as well as the Westhall Academy.: Protected by the Shields of the Plain, who are more commonly known as simply the Shields.: Westruun is actually more on the eastern side of Tal'Dorei, and is in fact named after its founder Palest Westruun.Government. Race: HumanThe appointed ruler of Westruun, Atrix was acquainted with Vox Machina during their time in the city.: The Herd of Storms stuck his head on a pike alongside many other citizens of Westruun as a warning and sign of their new rule over the city.: The audience never meets him while he is alive, as he is killed by the Herd of Storms when they sack the city following Umbrasyl's initial attack.: Atrix held power for more than ten years in Westruun and was highly regarded and well-liked by its citizens.Civilians.
Race: GnomeBefore Wilhand Trickfoot, the Trickfoot family were destined to be nothing more than footpads, vagabonds, and thieves. But Sarenrae had other plans. Through her divine guidance, Wilhand started the path of kindness, serenity, and righteousness that would soon become a mainstay trait for the Trickfoot family. It would seem like fate had a hand in twisting the path of both the Strongjaw family and the Trickfoot family, when the Horde of the Storms came upon this elderly gnome in the woods. When Kevdak ordered Grog and the herd to kill Wilhand, Grog refused, and for his insubordination, Grog was beaten and left for dead.
Wilhand asked Pike to heal him, and from then on Grog and Pike were the best of friends.: He is a narrow example for the Trickfoot clan for steering them onto the path of healing and redemption through Sarenrae's benevolence.: After reuniting with the party and while in Scanlan's mansion, he's ashamed for not helping the people of Westruun. Class: WizardA elderly human and one of the most powerful magic users in Tal'Dorei.
A former member of the Arcana Pansophical, Eskil resides at Greystone Tower in Westruun. Vox Machina became acquainted with him after being hired to rob his tower before changing their minds and working with him.: According to, Eskil originated as one of Matt's characters in.:. Since he was introduced pre-stream, before the team re-named themselves Vox Machina, he refers to them by their original name 'The SHITs' in his first on-stream appearance. A funny and somewhat morbid take on the trope. Poor Eskil has no idea why Vex needs him to teleport them to Kymal, with no one bothering to explain to him that Scanlan is dead and they need his daughter's help in the resurrection ritual. He spends the entire trip confused and ends up thinking Vex is trying to flirt with him.: Has the ability to teleport, which Vex uses in Episode 83 to get to Kymal and find Kaylie so she can help resurrect Scanlan. 'I'm not like my father.
This I've learned in recent months.' A member of the Herd of Storms, a roving herd built up of primarily of Goliath's. Race: HumanA petty thief who Grog frees from prison after liberating the city.: While most people imprisoned by Kavdak didn't deserve it, this guy certainly did.
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Also, it's hard to feel bad for him after his death.: Is clearly only out for his own gain. He ditches Grog at the first chance he gets, despite promising to help.: Tries to pilfer the treasure used as bait for Umbrasyl, and triggers the magical explosive trap Pike placed on it.: 'Blackfoot' wasn't originally part of his name, just part of what Grog ended up calling him due to his appearance.: Appeared briefly in one episode and was promptly forgotten. The next we hear of him he's been blown up by Pike's trapped treasure off-screen, while the party was fighting Umbrasyl.
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