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Critical Role Recap: Bells Hells Episode 104 – The Cradle’s Convocation (C3E104)

As the Exandrian Accord converges in the hallowed halls of Vasselheim, Bells Hells find themselves at the center of high-stakes negotiations and tense alliances. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, leaders from across Exandria debate the looming threat of Predathos and the Vanguard’s ambitions. Amid these power plays, old tensions resurface within the party as plans solidify for an inevitable clash on Ruidus. And of course, a timely game of “Spin the Bottle” and kisses.

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A Pantheon of Problems: The Exandrian Accord

The Platinum Sanctuary becomes a melting pot of power as leaders from across Exandria convene. Highbearer Vord, Earthbreaker Groon, J’mon Sa Ord, Keyleth, the Bright Queen, and a host of other luminaries debate strategies to combat the looming threats. Zeddan Graf raises the specter of a new Calamity, drawing a laugh from Ashton that turns all eyes to Bells Hells.

Keyleth introduces our heroes and chastises the assembly for their bickering. Her Scrying spell projects a chilling image: the Hellcatch Valley transformed into a fortress of imploding stone. As voices clamor for the eradication of Ruidian invaders, Allura Vysoren attempts to inject a note of compassion, reminding all that Ruidians, too, are people.

Bells Hells step into the fray, sharing their firsthand experiences on Ruidus and revealing Ludinus Da’leth’s ominous plans. The revelation of Evoroa, a shy bormodo, adds a new dimension to the conflict. She speaks of her people’s yearning for freedom and unmasks the machinations of the Weave Mind and Ludinus in sowing discord across Exandria.

We’ve been pawns in their game,” Evoroa confesses, her voice barely above a whisper, “but no longer.

As tempers flare and trust wavers, Highbearer Vord calls for a recess, setting the stage for a war council in the Trial Forge come morning.

Divine Whispers and Mortal Doubts

In the sanctuary of the Abundant Terrace, Bells Hells find a moment of respite with Keyleth, Pike, and Vex’ahlia. The weight of their revelations hangs heavy, particularly Laudna’s admission of harboring Delilah Briarwood within her very being.

As they grapple with the implications of their newfound knowledge about the gods’ fallibility, Keyleth urges caution. “Faith is a delicate thing,” she warns. “We must tread carefully.” And Chetney, ever the flirt, compliments Vex’ahlia’s beauty, asking if she’s taken.

The Wildmother’s Embrace

Drawn by an inexplicable pull, Orym approaches the Birthheart, Seedling glowing with newfound power. In a moment of transcendent beauty, he finds himself transported to a moonlit glade, face-to-face with the Wildmother herself. The encounter is both enlightening and terrifying, as Orym witnesses a vision of Predathos’ arrival and the gods’ fear. The Wildmother’s parting request: “Protect us, for we protect you, and together, we protect this.

Truths Laid Bare: A Game of Questions and Kisses

As night falls, Bells Hells engage in a revealing game of truth and dare, powered by Braius’ Zone of Truth. Secrets and vulnerabilities come to light:

  • Braius admits to the possibility of betrayal, his eyes darting nervously as he speaks..
  • Ashton grapples with their partial agreement with Ludinus’ ideology.
  • Laudna pledges her life to save Imogen, should the unthinkable come to pass.
  • Fearne evades a question about conspiring with Ludinus, choosing to kiss Chetney instead, secretly pickpocketing him in the process.

The game takes unexpected turns, with stolen kisses. Ashton and Fearne share a particularly heated moment, their kiss deepening as Imogen telekinetically holds up a blanket for privacy.

Forging a Path Forward: The Trial Forge Council

Dawn breaks, and Bells Hells join the war council at the Trial Forge. A three-pronged strategy emerges:

  1. An assault on the Malleus Key, led by Keyleth and legendary allies.
  2. A strike against the Weave Mind, spearheaded by Allura and a team versed in psychic combat.
  3. A mission to the heart of Ruidus to confront Ludinus and prevent the awakening of Predathos, with Bells Hells at the forefront.

As the council adjourns, a chilling moment grips Imogen. The specter of a red storm flashes before her eyes, only to dissolve into the familiar landscape of the Taloned Highlands. There, a voice calls out—her mother, Liliana Temult, standing before her, bridging past and present in a moment pregnant with possibility.

What role will Bells Hells play in the coming conflict? How will the binding of Delilah affect Laudna’s powers? What of Braius’s true motivations? And what of the possible romance between Ashton and Fearne? As all eyes turn to them, Bells Hells must navigate a landscape of political intrigue, divine machinations, and personal passions, with the future of Exandria hanging in the balance.


TLDR: Bells Hells attend a crucial meeting of the Exandrian Accord in Vasselheim, revealing vital information about Ruidus and Ludinus Da’leth’s plans. Orym experiences a profound vision from the Wildmother, gaining insight into the threat of Predathos. The group participates in a revealing game of truth, strengthening bonds and exposing romantic tensions, particularly between Ashton and Fearne. A war council formulates a three-pronged attack plan against the Ruidian forces and the Weave Mind. And Imogen experiences a vision of her mother, Liliana Temult.

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