The acclaimed Dungeon and Dragon web series Critical Role, which follows band of voice actors improvising through various campaigns of the beloved game, will treat fans to a unique three-part episode special from episodes 99 to 101 in the web series titled Critical Role: Downfall, that will stray from the main narrative. Instead of Matt Mercer (Attack on Titan) serving as the Game Master, the role will be helmed by Brennan Lee Mulligan (Dimension 20). According to a previous mxdwn post, Critical Role has expanded its brand throughout the years, demonstrating the world of acting, friendship, and overall love for the renowned tabletop game
The upcoming narrative will offer viewers a glimpse into the civilization of Aeor, a floating city known for its vast amount of technology and magic. The three episodes will show the destruction of the civilization, and Bells Hell will witness the catastrophe, which will allow a deep dive into the lore of Aeor.
On the official Instagram page of Critical Role, Brennan details the story of the upcoming three episodes. The members mentioned in the video set to partake in the upcoming episode are Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us), Laura Bailey (Fruit Basket), Taliesin Jaffe (One Piece: Stampede), Noshir Dalal (Star Wars: The Bad Batch), Nick Marini (Trigger) and Abubakar Salim (House of the Dragon)
Details on the plot and characters the members will create and act on in the upcoming episodes remain under wraps. Downfall provides valuable context and world-building for the campaign’s overarching narrative. The upcoming three episodes will debut on YouTube on July 11th, 18th and 25th on Youtube. Fans of DND and Critical Role fans will have to wait to see what challenges the DM has conducted and how the group intends to combat them. This is not the only news from Critical Role; the release date of the third season of Vox Machina is fast approaching, and an anime adaptation of The Mighty Nein is in the works.