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He thinks maybe it should make him more frightened, that he should worry about the liabilities he has allowed these people to become. It does nothing to temper the joy of being trusted, of being someone worthy of friend. It does nothing to diminish the memory of Caleb’s spellbook in his lap this morning, its owner sound asleep before him; the sweet press of concern behind Jester’s words in his mind the night before as she reached out with sending.
A rabbit walks into a snare. The snare closes around its throat, killing it. What is responsible for its death, the stupidity of the rabbit or the viciousness of the snare’s purpose?
The Shadowhand of the Bright Queen walks into the T-Dock, he thinks, and feels sick.Two months after surviving the ruin of Aeor, Caleb and Essek return to tie up loose ends.
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Two wizards, having made it out of Aeor with barely a scrap of magic left between them, find shelter and warmth from a snowstorm in a tiny shack.
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Lavender Rebirth (Critical Role AU) by Iris_363
Fandoms: Critical Role: Exandria (Web Series)
10 Nov 2025
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Set 2 years after the events of The Mighty Nein: Echoes of the Solstice Reunion campaign and long after the events of Campaign 2, this "What-If Lucien survived" storyline sets up an unexpected encounter with the Mighty Nein and their old enemy, Lucien Tavelle or the Nonagon as he was once called.
But... Something is different... Lucien is different!
To the team's surprise, he has little to no memory of his past life as the Nonagon or Mollymauk though certain words and mentions of his past seem to trigger terrible nightmares for him, nightmares of the Somnovem and the Tombtakers but worst of all is his nightmares of being buried during his 1st life, surrounded by darkness and his scattered soul trapped in the void with the Eyes of Nine screeching his name in anger.
But in this new lifetime, things seem to be going well for the Blood Hunter as he lives with his friend and Savior, Lorelei, a talented cleric and blacksmith who has been by Lucien's side since his sudden reawakening.
But as time goes on and both new and old faces begin to appear, Lucien may be forced to confront the horrors of his past in order to survive and preserve his new and better future.
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Distant Reflections by MxPinkSuit_230
Fandoms: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021), The Mighty Nein (Cartoon), Critical Role: Exandria (Web Series)
04 Nov 2025
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The forces of Eiselcross and Aeor were not ones of kindness. A breeding ground for mutated beasts and unpredictable magical elements. Each day Essek and Caleb were reminded of the risks this continent offered them.
But Caleb could tell that this discovery was a different kind of obstacle. It felt dangerous, yes. But despite that, their presence here did not feel like a threat. In fact, they almost felt familiar. Because above all else, this person before them looked sincere. His hands were still poised in front of him, indicating that he meant no harm.
The giant face behind him however, which was now scowling, was the farthest thing from trustworthy.
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During their journey, Caleb and Essek stumble upon an immense magical power, and the two men who now wield it. (Crossfic with Arcane!)
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Caleb and Essek have been hard at work (and play) mapping the Heirloom Sphere and all of Aeor. In a brief snapshot of the Mighty Nein enjoying a vacation in the tower, the two wizards share an exciting discovery that could change the shape of Exandria forever. This story takes place right before and up to the events of the Apogee Solstice in Campaign 3.
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A low rumble shuddered through the ground, barely perceptible but strong enough to stir dust from the ceiling.
Both of them froze.
Caleb looked up, a smear of ink across his cheek, to stare at the cross beams above. “That was…?”
“Just the earth remembering to breathe.” Essek said lightly, though his pulse jumped. His gaze traced along the beams above that supported years of decay and ruin only reinforced by the wards he’d placed days ago. “These places always hum with ghosts.”
“Then they are in good company.” Caleb murmured.
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- Part 10 of Whumptober 2025
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After departing from the Blooming Grove, Essek figures out what to do next. He should go about this alone – but somehow Caleb’s always a step ahead.
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Before Essek leaves the Blooming Grove, Caleb gives him several gifts.
“I know it isn’t much,” Caleb says as he hands the items over to Essek one by one: a sending stone, three pearls of power, a mysterious black box, and about three hundred feet of copper wire. “If I had more time I would’ve been able to get more things, but this was the best I could do.”
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Caleb and Essek explore one of the most dangerous places in Exandria while trying to rekindle their delicate bond.
A recounting of what went down in Aeor and beyond after the Mighty Nein's journey 'ended'.
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A Raven in Aeor by Ahmose_Inarus
Fandoms: Critical Role: Exandria (Web Series), The Legend of Vox Machina (Cartoon)
04 Oct 2025
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Vax'ildan doesn't remember how he got here. He just knows that he has to get out!
… Damn those ancient mages… damn the city of Aeor! Whatever this chamber was, this pit that he had been cast into, it had magic upon it! It was suppressing his Celestial nature and warding away his Divine Matron, and all of the gifts that he wielded through Her blessing!
As long as he was here, for all intents and purposes, he, the Champion of Ravens, was no more than Vax’ildan, a half-elven rogue, stripped of every tool and protection in his arsenal.
And soon, the hungry beasts of Aeor would come seeking fresh meat...
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- Part 4 of Get In Loser, It's Whumptober 2025!
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“So: how much time did you buy us, before we sneak into your super-secret lab? Enough for introductions?”
He grins, wry. “Just.”
She takes his hand with a dramatic shake, delighted by the levity. “Vex’ahlia. Lovely to meet you…”
“Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo the third.”
Vex’ahlia laughs. “Sure! I’ll pretend I’ll remember that.”--
Percival de Rolo, father of aeormatons and enchantment engineer of Aeor, finds himself with one last person on his list. He might be just the man Vex'ahlia needs for her blasphemous hope: to strip her brother of godhood.
The Age of Arcanum has bountiful power to offer, little in the ways of gospel or morality.
On a hiatus while I finish writing the last chapters!Series
- Part 1 of Age of Arcanum AU
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Two weeks into their Aeorian expedition, Caleb and Essek feel the absence of the rest of the Mighty Nein begin to weigh on them. One evening, with a kind note and an even kinder gesture, they're reminded that while it's okay to miss their friends, they're still pretty lucky to have each other.
Aka: One moment among many in Aoer where Caleb and Essek slowly push the boundaries of their relationship. -
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Sometimes my brain just spits out little flashes of the Aeor Date We Didn’t See in the form of whumpy hurt/comfort fragments. This is where I keep them.
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An Account of the Research Expedition into the Ruins of the Floating City of Aeor Undertaken by Essek Thelyss and Caleb Widogast by elisekc
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
08 Sep 2025
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But, forgive me, I have gone off on a tangent: this account is for retelling the events of our expedition, not for musing upon personal matters. It will not happen again.
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Essek attempts to keep a professional journal of the progress made on his and Caleb's Aeor field trip, but as the days go by, he finds himself writing a lot more about his colleague (and his feelings for said colleague) than their work.
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The storyteller (discontinued) by Bronte_de_Rolo
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series), Critical Role (Web Series) RPF
07 Sep 2025
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Lucien was defeated. Mollymauk is alive and back with his friends. A little bit changed, but it was still the Mighty Nein's lost friend. And is excited to heal and return to what life used to be for him, or at least, try to return to a normal one.
His friends are in diferent parts of Wildemount, he is developing an unexpected crush in not one, but two of them. And they are both putting themselves at risk by visiting the last place Molly wants to return to.
In the meantime, Caleb is panicking over his bisexual maelstrom and Essek is trying very hard to not worry too much over the possibility of his crimes being discovered...
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The Arcanum Hero by LucentGuardian
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga), Critical Role (Web Series)
17 Aug 2025
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Quirks are not the strongest force in the world. Izuku was taught this by his father. The sole survivor of a fallen city, Hisashi taught his son the magic of a burning world. Now Izuku will use these powers to fight the villains of his world.
But Earth is not the only world with its villains.
*Can be read without prior viewing of Critical Role
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We face it together, because I'm not leaving by 3HobbitsInATrenchcoat
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
11 Aug 2025
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“Well that’s good to know,” muttered Dorian under his breath, quietly enough that Orym knew no one else could hear. “It’s not like every single one of us relies on magic to survive or anything.”
Orym squeezed his hand tighter. “It’s alright, Dor. We have each other’s backs if things go wrong.”
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Ashton is relaxing on a return trip from Aeor when Essek fuckin' Thelyss teleports aboard the ship and announces that they're turning around and going back into the ruins, because they've found something too dangerous to leave behind.
Essek's determined to go in whether or not anybody else is with him, but Ashton sure isn't gonna let him go alone.
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into the dark (i'll find you again) by StripedGrace for Mosslin
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
16 Jun 2025
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“Bells Hells, I presume?”
“Yeah, it's us,” replied Orym from way above Imogen’s shoulder, “Sorry we took so long. There were some… complications.”
“Huh.” The Aeormaton examined them for a while before responding, “FRIDA described you differently.”
“Believe me, they didn't.”
Imogen was about to add more when two familiar faces suddenly appeared in view. “Took you guys long enough! We were starting to wonder if you ever-“ Deanna’s voice died in her throat as she caught sight of them, with FRIDA outright freezing in place.
The two groups just stared at each other for a second before FRIDA's tiny “What the fuck?”
“I wish we knew,” replied Ashton, pushing the hair from his face, “I wish we knew.”
On a follow-up expedition to Aeor, the Hells have an unfortunate encounter with a rogue experiment.
Of course, it's some of the worst timing imaginable.
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Essek is very used to hiding, to obfuscating, to enduring silently and gritting his teeth. But in close proximity, both physical and emotional, there is nowhere to hide.
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- Part 3 of Shadowgast Week 2025