Family in Flames (Ep. 15) | Fantasy High 

"I don't know what you kids are up to but I do know one thing. Laws are threats, made by the dominant socioeconomic ethnic group in a given nation, and the police are basically an occupying army," says the most amazing NPC ever.

“LEAVE IT TO BILL SEACASTER TO BEAR TWINS IN TWO DIFFERENT WOMEN!”

Not enough people talk about how utterly amazing that bike is, it tries so SO hard to do everything Fabian wishes. And 99% of the time absolutely dominates at it's tasks.

love that gorgug's parents are so overpowered that brennan had to create an entire army just to keep them from destroying the whole campaign

The way Brennan portrays Bill Seacaster when's he's upset makes me feel like I, personally, have disappointed him.

"*Deep breath* Nothing happens." ... "*Deep breath* You see.... an upside-down wastebasket." Clearly, Brennan takes much joy in confusing the party XD

“Are you my dad?” “Are you my son?” The delivery on that exchange was excellent 😂

The fact that Adeine's parents have an elite elven hit squad break her sister out of jail but don't even visit her is so tragic

Cutting someone’s belt off so they have bend down to pull up their pants and getting shot point blank in the top of the head is such a pirate Power Move.

Okay legit i was disappointed at first that the Hangman almost immediately lost his greaser accent, but seeing that he ended up picking up the pirate accent is so much better.

It's my head cannon that Bill said "I am William Seacaster, father to Fabian Seacaster! And I have been great!" before engaging in his final battle.

"You guys wanna make some bacon?" *pulls out lit molotov cocktail* THAT PART HAD ME ROLLING

Police are basically an occupying army, you know what I mean? You guys wanna make some bacon? Literally the most baller statement of all time.

A radical, anti-authoritarian postal worker hits different in August, 2020

God Emily/Fig getting genuinely teary eyed and emotional over her mom nearly dying after the two of them having such turmoil over the entirety of the campaign was so amazing

Hillariel's been drunk for so long, you'd almost forget that she's the swordswoman that took Bill Seacaster's eye. Those invaders were in deep shit the moment the woman grabbed her trusty sword again.

Adine's parents started a war to get her sister out of jail and yet didn't even come to visit her. Not only that, when things went bad they teleported away and left her behind. That hits me on such a personal level.

can't believe Brennan just... RP'd all their parents. in like... a span of 20mins.

I love how Lou has such a great understanding of his character and his characters relationship with his father. It was a masterpiece how he played out what happened at Seacaster Manor

I love how Fig has refused to call Goldenhord by his actual name. So many times , everyone just refers to him as goldenrod

"You come to the tree, you best be prepared to never f**king leave." I love Gorgug's parents so much.

My favorite thing is that 15 episodes in none of them know Goldenhoard’s name even though he’s a PIVOTAL character.

Two elven oracles bonding over the pain of not preparing a spell you will need during the day was too good

The way Fabian knew bill seacaster wanted to die and with no thought plunged the sword into his heart is beautiful

I can't believe "Johnny spells doesn't fuck" was plot relevant

"Can I cast Detect Thoughts on myself?" has the same energy of "Am I my own dad?"

Emily being overcome with emotion and understanding with her mom was simply one of the most heartwarming moments on RU-vid I've ever had.

I loved how Brennan had a different way for each character to address their kids: "Hey Bud", "My Darling Boy" - it just made them so memorable

I remember when I was watching the first episode and Goldenhorde said gold was deeply spiritual for his kind, and I was like "...no is not, gold is important for dragons, not dragonborns"...AND I GUESS I WAS RIGHT!!! God damn it Brennan, you're awesome!

If any man could kill the devil, it’d be Captain Bill Seacaster.

1:28:32 major props to fig's mom she just woke up from being unconscious, grabbed a bow, and shot two people without a second thought, coughed a bit then turned to her seemingly uninjured daughter and immediately jumped to "are you okay?" despite having literally just been unconscious. I hope she isn't a villainy character or something later because that would be super sad

fabian having the only bad outcome but ending on like, literal fireworks is such a great arc for the seacasters we all wanted to see more bill but going out like that….only way he could😭

I'm living for Fabien killing his father just as Bill had killed his father and I'm sure all seacasters had done for many generations.

the thought that goldenhoard hired a guy to summon cats and owls to find the rat, only for an owl to come back with the sexy rat is so funny to me

I have never wheezed so hard at anything in my life than at the mental image of two gnomes using a tank to mow the lawn then ride off to fight an invading army.

I love Emily’s face when she realizes Galier and Gorthalax never came to see her that is GENUINE HURT

The way Brennan says "nothing happens" and "you see an upside down trash can" absolutely does it for me

Finally someone just right out and says it: "You're adventurers. You're largely criminal vigilantes."

Brennan can write a twist villain better than the entire Disney writing board

"I thought that I had daddy issues but now I'm starting to think that I have mommy issues." "You have a bunch of issues." That exchange is golden and describes me so well.

"Did I get Santa Claus-ed into being the elven oracle?" Is such an underrated line

"You're allowed to be a complex person." "Do you wanna go to prom with me, mom?" "I'm glad you're alive!" "I wish you guys the best of luck, and I'm gonna take the car..." "Fuckin cowards."

This episode was a cinematic masterpiece. Spoilers for the end of the episode: The death of Bill Seacaster is absolutely legendary and the combined improvised effort of Lou and Brennan is unstoppably incredible. I cried so much it was so beautiful.

In the first episode Seacaster literally tells Fabian “YOU’RE GOING TO OUTLIVE ME” it was planned from the start

underrated npc: the federal agent who was just so fucking confused why they let children get away with murder because "they go to aguefort"

_"I thought you were just going to be me, a way for me to live forever, but it's better than that. The story's going to get better with each new one."_ sometimes parents don't anticipate what parenting really is. and sometimes they do. i think bill seacaster just didn't want to, until he realized that his son could be so much more, and that's part of what parenting is. eventually, it's an effort on both parts, not just the parents'. i'm glad that those two got to have that, if only for a little bit. (i know it's dnd, and i'm getting kinda deep, but it was a sweet scene and it made me tear up)

i Just lost it while Allie was giving an inspiring speech while everybody keeps roleplaying other things and Allie was still mumbling to themselves ksajdsndfcdskf

The seacaster father son moment was truly beautiful and I'm glad Fabian went full roleplay and did exactly what his father would've wanted instead of just a a regular happy ending cause I was truly laughing and smiling enjoying that moment but all of them were truly fantastic I just always enjoyed the chaos of the Seacasters

There was literally no other way it should have ended for Fabian

it's a small moment but what really made me emotional was Brennan allowing Lou to reroll at 1:47:15 it's such a nice act of compassion from DM to player that must've meant so much in the moment, despite the fact that the next roll failed.

God that vulnerable look that Emily gives Brennan once she starts to cry is so incredible. She looks exactly like a scared teen who al,lost lost her mother.

The fact that there is a teddy bear implies that at some point in the history of Spyre there was a fantasy version of Theodore Roosevelt and quite frankly I'm insanely intrigued by what that is

Seeing Emily broke character and actually teared up. Omg. I love how emotionally invested she is.

1:34:52 The real reaction Siobhan had to the thistle springs gets me every time because they are the family that Adaine wanted and needed and she adores them

" it begins at the ripe old age of nine" best line ever 😂

Brennan rolling for abernants’ fates: *rolls a nat one* damn it, the worst has happened. They all survive

Gorgug getting a nat 1 on insight is the best part of these episodes

When riz was like "there is no dragonborn on the list" my mind was blown

Geez, those individual stories when everyone was separated was some of the most engrossed I've ever been in a story. That was gripping

Adaine is *not* making any use whatsoever of that denim jacket and I'm screaming.

Can we talk about Brennan’s SMUG SMILE during the elven oracle scene?? He’s been planning this from the start and you can just see how proud he is :)

I adore the running joke of every nat 1 perception roll resulting in the character rolling thinking it's their dad

1:07:26 Big fan of how Ally keeps silently mumbling to themself even as everyone goes through the steps of breaking through the door. Commit to the bit! We love it!

I literally can't believe how amazing of a DM Brennan is.

The sadness in Fabians voice as he tells the hangman to spy on his father is criminally underated rollplay moment. The feeling of sadness and disappointment Fabian has about the possibility his father, his idol is actually his enemy is so heavy

Gorguks mom and dad not only being the safest, but also the most narratively terrifying parents just from how terrifyingly capable they are with how astonishingly positive they are, explains why Gorguk is the most combat capable member of the group every encounter.

The fact that the super-nice halfling mailman, and the hippie-gnomes are the most badass world-changing ppl EVER is the best.

I love it when Mulligan throws down the item cards from the prize counter in disgust. that's an authentic, committed GM right there.

Adaine being the Elven Oracle is so iconic. I hope we get to see her doing some glowing prophecy before the series ends. Also hope she becomes a renowned public figure so she can shove it in Aelwyn's face.

I dont think I've ever cried over fake parents since I was 12. RIP the best captain to ever live, Sir Seacaster

this is the first time i've cried during this series. bill's death was genuinely heartbreaking. we watch everybody else's families survive, only for fabian's to be saved for last. he rushes to save his mother because he knows his father can handle himself and would want him to go to her. he loses an eye just like bill. he tries to get to his father and fails and when he does manage to get to him, he's dying, and that smile on lou's face is most certainly him realizing that yes, william seacaster, father of fabian seacaster, is going to die. there's no goodbye, there's just jovial conversation, recognition, and bill going out in a fantastic blaze of glory. an epic closing shot with all the gusto and theatrics the seacaster family deserves. and all of this preceded by a heartfelt message from fabian's dad before he finds him bleeding out... so powerful. they all did such a great job with this series, the characters are amazing and the plot is so compelling, so enthralling. 👏😭

Lou's heartfelt, verging on panic attack, reactions to the unfolding family scenes honestly made me fall a wee bit in love with him.

I’m lovin Lou’s soft math professor look

"Leave it to Bill seacaster to sire twins in the wombs of 2 separate woman" fuckin got me 32:24

i cried so hard during fig and fabian’s turns. shit was raw

Holy Jesus Christ.. the absolute RELIEF of finding Riz's mom alive.. I had chills man.. unending nerves this episode..

“I SHALL LEAP INTO HELL AND KILL THE DEVIL HIMSELF” God I got so pumped

Hot damn, I've long been spoiled about Goldenhoard's villain turn, but the fact that I'm this deep into the season and Brennan has kept him as a largely sympathetic figure is amazing to me

I love that Adaine's response to the first threat just being "burn down my house I don't care!"

You know you are a good GM/DM when you make one of your players cry. Also, Brennan, you should either write a full public campaign or a fantasy genre book.

Bill Seacaster's death was the first time I have ever started laughing and crying at the same time. Not laughing so hard I cried, literally laughing but also crying. I've never felt so alive.

I love the way Ally acted like Kristen was just talking to herself and muttering in between all of the action before the speech ended lol

I was ugly crying before Fabian even reached his father and I really wanted to scream "You're rich, you gotta have a health potion lying around!". Amazing episode. My heart needs mending.

I am so pleased at how Bill Seacaster just fully rolled with Gorgug's guess; that was hilarious lmao

Bill Seacaster is _so_ hardcore. One of _the_ best deaths I've seen. Also, Gorgug's parents are just as hardcore.

You can see how emotional everyone got during the other families scenes... I swear they were all gonna cry when it was framed as if Gorgug's family didn't make it. I almost cried to!

the soft but pained “don’t fucking do this” as Lou, not even Fabian at this point, realises Gorgug is 100% about to think Bill is his dad sent me

during the last part with all the families, i've never been more stressed out by the sound of rolling dice. i love all these characters, why are you so awesome at this Brennan?

(Edit: ok i guess I should add a SPOILER WARNING) It's hilarious that every time Fig was flirting with Goldenhoard and making him uncomfortable, she was actually making KALVAXUS, EVIL INCARNATE uncomfortable. Good for her.

1:36:32 ~ "Might be small, and we're real nice. Try to be king to everybody. But if you come to the Tree, you better be ready to never F__king Leave. You understand me!" ... I absolutely Love this line.

Spoiler warning: Why did each and every family make me cry. Like, they are all such incredible characters, and Brennan portrays such incredibly deep and complex emotions for this dumb little game. I fully shed tears when we got to Seacastor manor, and seeing how Lou role played his interaction with his father.

"You always gotta be kind, you always gotta try your best, and there is no sense in being a ****ing pushover." Savagely wise words. Hilarious and yet absolutely true.

Gorgug’s parent being simultaneously the most chill and most badass ppl in this entire universe made my day!

The halfling postman and his nonchalant "down with the system.... anarchy shall prevail" counter-culture attitude is AMAZING! Definitely my favorite NPC of this campaign.

"Papa you can do anything but you can't do that" had me ROLLIN

Emily crying at the sudden realization that Fig's mom was a good guy the whole time and that she'd been giving the mom character such shit and doubting her only for her to almost die was so cute. I probably would have cried too.

I can't believe a series where an emo half-orc thinks he's his own dad is about to make me cry

Bill Seacaster went from "I don't know WHAT you're the captain of..." to "You don't command their fear.... You command their respect." GOOSEBUMPS BROS

Am I crying over the loss of Captain Seacaster? Yes, and I am not ashamed. But it *was* beautiful and poetic.

god I love acab postal worker dad so freaking much, hes probably my favorite npc, and the quote “‘you guys wanna make some bacon?’ and he pulls out a lit molotov cocktail out of his mail bag’” is so metal