Critical Role: Caleb & Essek 

Liam: "Alright, after last campaign, let's cool it with the intense relationship stuff for a while." Matt: "Here's your new powerful best friend, guys! He's hot, magical, a little damaged and purple-themed. And I totally designed him with no ulterior motive whatsoever!" Liam: *panic sirens*

I love when Liam's bisexual disasters flirt with Matt's handsome mages

There's nothing like watching liam's character flirt with matt's newest purple magic using npc while the rest of the cast sniggers like a bunch of twelve year olds

Rational Brain: The reason Essek's voice was deeper earlier on and changed a bit was because Matt was still trying to decide what his voice should be. Fangirl Brain: Essek's voice was deeper in the beginning to try and show that he was confident and powerful. It slowly became a softer wizard boi voice as the M9 wore him down. I love Essek's relationship to not only Caleb but to all of the M9 xD

I love these two so much because the first clip is like "oh yeah Caleb definitely would have seduced Essek for power" but then the next clip all Caleb says is "I like learning" and Essek is immediately heart eyes. Idiot wizards, the both of them.

You can’t tell me that Essek teaching Caleb Dunamancy wasn’t just entirely flirting

what’s better than one wizard? two wizards with deeply complicated feelings for one another!!

Caleb and essek’s story sounds like something that would have been lying around Chastity's Nook. A slow burn romance novel about two awkward wizards who don’t know how to love properly from enemy sides and then they form an unbreakable union. Oh boy- I hope they form a really strong bond whether that be platonic or romantic I think if they worked together they could help each other a lot

Mattew Mercer you can’t have the hot purple wizard speak to Caleb in that sultry tone of voice and not predict we’d eventually ship the two. That’s just crazy, man. I love that Caleb got to return the favor with showing Essek his tower after getting to see Essek’s.

caleb: i‘m going to seduce this man for power essek: jokes on you *flirts aggressively* they’re idiots your honor and i love them

I saw a theory about why Liam’s 12 was a sufficient enough persuasion check to get Essek to teach Caleb some spells, and I found it intriguing. Caleb’s argument was that he was doing this for the Dynasty, specifically because the Empire was perverting the Dynasty’s magic, and he does this in an appeal to Essek because as a higher ranking figure in the Dynasty, Caleb assumes he values nationalism and their country’s religion around the Luxon. Had Caleb rolled high, Essek would have read that Caleb was being genuine and sincere about his loyalty to the Dynasty. But given what we know know that Essek is the traitor, specifically the one who organized the beacons being handed over and is working with the Assembly in the Empire to study them, very frankly against the Dynasty’s interests and *definitely* against the Dynasty’s religion, if Essek had believed Caleb’s statements, it wouldn’t meant very specifically that he *couldn’t* trust Caleb because if he ever found out about his treachery, he would sell him out. But because he rolled a 12, I think Essek reads some insincerity in Caleb, reads he is hiding something or some ulterior motive in wanting to learn Dunimancy, and if Caleb has something to hide, he’s got something to exploit, so teaching him some magic and being owed some favors means that it actually works out for Essek in the future. Sneaky bitches see sneaky bitch behavior and are like “I gotta get in on that”. I think knowing specifically that he *couldn’t* trust Caleb in that moment is what motivated him to take that step. Who knows all that was rushing through his head, what calculations he was doing at the time, but I think had Liam rolled better, the outcome would have actually been less favorable. And the Meta reason is that Matt made some cool spells and wanted to show them off and probably had different DCs for the types of Spells that Caleb would get access to. Oh and while I for sure think Caleb and Essek were attracted to each other early on, I do whole heartedly believe they had that stacked layer upon layer of ulterior motive and secret machinations mixed with mutual paranoia and espionage shit, but that’s why I love it. It’s super intriguing.

I get the feeling that Matt knows EXACTLY what he is doing when he makes pretty mages

51:58 Caleb starts mirroring Essek’s hand motion mid convo

Gosh I forgot about the TENSION it's so intense everytime they talk.. and everything is a double entendre lol especially early on in their relationship

Waitwaitwait YOURE THE SAFETY TOOLS PERSON??? Truly an angel.

the amount of shadowgast moments we're getting in the aeor arc is giving me all the serotonin i need 😭🙏🧡💜

I love that the entire video you can hear Jester's excited whispering

8:22 "Let me teach you a few things." I mean, man, that phrase delivered with a knowing grin. Damn it Essek hahaha.

Thank you so, so much for compiling the clips that I've been searching for and replaying individually. *** Spoilers for C2 Episode 136 *** Essek to Caleb: "Perhaps if we survive this, we can return and... exchange theories." Jester to Caleb: "I think he's coming on to you." Caleb to Jester: "It's complicated." Jester shoots Essek a thrilled, knowing look. Essek looks confused. Essek, you have no idea what you're in for. Jester just parent-trapped the Gentleman and the Ruby of the Sea. She has plans for you and Caleb...

It's... An hour long.... .....gorgeous.

I feel like these two will end up being the typical "we live together and study magic together but we're definitely totally completely not in a serious relationship"... After calling each other darling lmaoooo They just have that weird awkward vibe ?)

That Dunamancy Die sure did get a lot of hate just for staying loyal to the Dunamancy Wizard.

THE WIZARDS ARE FLIRTINGGGGG

You are doing the luxon’s work 🙌🏼 Edit after watching; the ordering of these clips is GENIUS

This AND part 2??? Hell yea.. love the Bisexual Maelstrom that is Caleb Widowgast

The wizards are pining...

[SPOILERS - C2 ep. 141] . . . . . . . . . . . WE BELIEVED AND WE WERE RIGHT 😭

if they dont get together, im going to riot.

All I'm saying is... They don't necessarily have to "change" the past... so to speak. But, if Caleb could go back, and sneak into the back of the burning house without making sight of himself, save his parents, and maybe bring them back to the present... Or, failing that, instruct them to go into hiding until he comes for them years later...

Ah crap! I watched my own compilation now I'm all up in my feelings!

Aeor essek is relatable and i love him ;u;

I love watching these compilations

If shadowgast would become an endgame thing. That would mean all, but one of my ships would have become reality (rip Molly/Caleb trash). I will die on this ship. It will always live in my head respectfully.

32:00 is most likely the happiest I have, or will ever be, to see a Nat 1. I was going to be so mad if they passed over Essek for Trent. Trent would have just ruined the trip.

I imagine Post Campaign that Essek and Caleb are happy little "roommates". Doing happy little roommate things. *wink wink nudge nudge* Im all for that. :)

Shit, where did I put my Shadowgast truther hat??

Watching old Caleb and essek videos because of the new episode 😂

I never thought two nerdy wizards teaching eachother spells could be so sensual and suggestive. My god Essek calm yourself 😂 "Let me show you a few things" "Or there is this one, which is a bit more of an "influencer" if you will. Are you interested in things such as (deepens voice) density...gravity...things that manipulate the relationships between two objects?" You can see Caleb the whole time is just like "is he...is he still talking about spells or the two of us (o///o)"

Don't mind me just gonna go grin suspiciously in a corner

Oh man oh man oh man I can't WAIT for freaking Thursday... 😁

Today is such a gift!! Loving all these uploads!!

oh my goodness gracious, i am. so fucking excited to watch this

Essek made me realize how much I love Drow Elves. ❤ Also, this ship is amazing!

I don't know how many times I will say this, but thank you.

I'm once again back here for the feels, still not over their beautiful story

Omg its like an hour im so excited!!

Is "demiplane" Essek's nickname for Caleb? 😜

1:01, I just realized after so long why Caleb chose the spell he did. Essek specifically asks him to cast his strongest spell, but he’s being wary and keeping the extent of his magic close to the chest. I don’t know if this was intentional, but it’s definitely my headcanon now!

I LOVE IT THANK YOU ♡♡♡♡

That is intriguing.... how do you mean? 😩

Yes please!

You beautiful soul thank you

43:13 why is there a KDA ad there? XD Besides that, great compilation and timing!

I need moreeeee

I was so hoping they would get together, Caleb's epilogue was just too sad for me T_T

yesssssss

Oh man, my ship 😭 no spoilers but those that know, know!

wizard 🥰 boys 🥰 date 🥰 club

Doing the gods work bless, I love this complex pile of gays 😂

24:44 what apisode is this from?

43:15 gave me a heart attack, was that edit intentional?

17:23

16:40 20:00

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