Sophomores Start | Fantasy High: Sophomore Year | Ep. 1 

I just love that fig has 3 dads now

​@sailhatin8897 I love that Fig and Adaine are technically adoptive step-sisters.

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@@innohasclay9996 it's not easy for Gilear

​​@@catandotter1237If things proceed, Fabian, Adaine, Kristen, Rizz, and Tracker will all be Fig's step-siblings. Or step-sister-in-law in Kristen's case. I've heard of found family *but THIS is ridiculous!*

To me he feels like his character was based off of Matthew mcounehey. Sorry i can't spell😂

Brennan and gang are truly impressive. Mostly Brennan, but tbf he has more of the workload and more opportunity to impress. Not saying anything negative on the rest. They're all my favorite but gorgug and Rizz the most

Welcome to dnd

What was the sentence?

@@smith6ar "I don't have health care"

It is a logically conclusion for one to make

ok i saw this comment before watching the video and I assumed there must have been some funny chain of circumstances that caused Ragh to think that's what was going on, but now that I'm seeing that interaction I have been utterly blindsided. That was entirely Brennan, he just decided a really weird miscommunication should happen.

​@@AlixL96 and that's why we love him

@@AlixL96 Nono, don't put that on Brennan. It was super Lou and Zac's fault for being so weird and indirect about it.

it's literally 1am while I'm rewatching this and I'm trying to not laugh because my family members might wake up

Emily cackling at every line is so great too, she’s absolutely loving it.

Im 22 and I said this to my brother when I saw him being nice to his wife for the first time.

He's been spending too much time with The Ball

but would bill not be proud that fabian is living his life?

The Hangman is an enabler and a bad influence, and Gilear is a slightly bad influence

@@Diabetic64 Gilear is trying his best!

Nature is healing

His only respite in those moments is fig interjecting, but Emily is there to torture him and only makes it harder 😂😂😂

Yeah he had to course-correct after two pcs died in the first encounter, he's said that Aguefort was supposed to be a mentor to the party, but had to kill him off and massively replan

It turned into a good thing over time

It’s honestly just part of his brand at this point

He’s not a Ball he is THE BALL

It’s “The Ball”

you can correct sklonda a year late, folks, not me. she said it.

It’s a very complex family tree three dads, a mum and two step siblings ( or not quite yet step siblings) in a very short period, and then one dad starts dating another friend’s mum and a another friend starts dating one of the siblings. It’s wild.

that sounds nefarious

Fig has a rare dad collection

Beverly Toegold vibes

Truly a complex web of relationships between party members. Wonder how many can share a family by the end.

And both are true too.

Arthur Aguefort and Bill Seacaster would get along like a ship on fire

@@MR.LMR1996 *like a dragon ship on fire

@@neerGdyahS Those who hold positions of power seek to subdue the power of the people.

The boy’s rich, spoiled, privileged with the only romantic knowledge he had coming from Bill “I had sex with everyone and proposed on the spot to the woman who took my eye out” Seacaster, so yes it’s understandable he probably doesn’t know what a healthy relationship is based in.

Tbf, ailwyn was giving off some pretty strong vibes of wanting him

Ah, young love.

She was the only woman to ever match his energy

She's an elf that can fight good, like father like son. The Seacaster men clearly have a type.

"They can respectfully suck it"

What cam you repeat

The best part is that Brennan heard the joke but in character missed it

well I would if i COULD BE

This bit makes me laugh every single time. It’s just executed so perfectly!

IDK how this doesn't have any replys

Beats me, but "My life is a trap which I can not escape" is one of his more iconic lines

And the pure, unbridled joy that Gilear's sad life brings to Emily is a sight to behold.

@@elrapido5150 Murphy mentioned in the fireside chat that Emily once just quietly mentioned on their ride home from the game that she was sincerely worried for Gilear and hopes she can do something for him. She’s legitimately emotionally invested in this guy

I need a "Best of Gilear" video! He is one of my favorite NPCs of all time

As a former religious kid, having a kinky partner immediately as your first relationship does that

She literally got a lesbian starter kit in the mail

It's always the kids with the super religious family. I'm one of them.

@@jozefmazef Now I'm just imagining that "My family is super religious you know..." Is a kinky pick up line.

I feel like that is a reflection of the real life Beardsley

Jawbone is fucking amazing and if anything happens to him I will riot. DEFEND THE DAD MAN

"Well... yah know was kinda a lone wolf a bit myself but, then fell in with a bad pack then, these Crazy kids come along and set me up. And the idea of just being out and alone again just had me howling mad. So just Alpha'd up to make sure that others can roll with a pack their own."

True to the guidance counselor role 😭🤣🤣

And we’ll call them… The X-men

I aspire to be jawbone one day. The parent part, not anything else! 😅

I love when he gets into that look for a second when the group contemplates interactions with gilear

@@queenofvermin he was trying so so hard to have them not take Gilear with them 😂😂😂

"My life is a trap from which I cannot escape."

When they’re discussing him potentially interning for them.... he looks so defeated LMAO

I kind of just feel bad an cringe when they force him into the whole internship

@Russell Manirakiza What's the Best?

@@cipherx2181 "225 immaculately conceived babies grew up and went to rock heaven"that jog ur memory abit

That was awesome!

The drunken master! ❤

​@@fitzofpassionno that's Sofie Bikes from unsleeping city ( well i guess FORMER drunken master but whatevs)

Brennan doesn't like missing his cue methinks 😁

Only people who mess with time travel are immortals or fools and Arthur Aguefort is both and neither

Well, you can’t fuck with a wizard, can you!

I want this spinoff SO BAD

The hangman gets its own bedroom but Fabian makes Gilear stay in the garage

and they were roommates

Clearly the lower garage has been converted into some sort of motorcycle sweet for the Hangman because of course it has, and Gilear is in the unconverted attic of the garage living like a raccoon because again of course he is. Also I desperately need a Gilear/The Hangman roommate story.

@@doomerbek omg they were roommates

Daughter and best (and only) friend

I genuinely feel bad for Gilear

At this point, Gilear is just Meg Griffon.

Does this guy prevail? Like does he have a good ending eventually?

@@CrimsonGrowlithe its worse... meg gets to fight back sometimes.

So many top tier jokes just get glasses over because of the flow of conversation or someone not quite getting it right away or no one hearing it.

1:55:40

OHHHH is it because kristen goes to gay bars and just sees ragh there??? lmao

@@iciclepops Read the main comment about three times before I got it.

@@rusted_ursa i don't... please explain...

My guess is that is Raghs own insight roll, but it’s possible it was a con.

@@cptobvius honestly I like the idea that Ragh just wanted to cry inwardly but was trying to not outwardly show it, and a con save is like the tears just forcing their way out unbidden

Personally I thought an Insight roll might more sense. Gorgug rolled low, so it's most likely his assessment of Ragh was wrong. So Ragh fell for it by lack of insight into himself.

time?

@@faithhousel1985 1:27:08

I KNEW IT RIZ A FUCKING BI ICON

@@cho7879 A bicon, if you will

Oh god the horror this turned into

Timestamp pls pls

28:32

Time stamp?

@@devorahcohen866 replying because i also want the timestamp

@@devorahcohen866 i think you can hear an audible crunch at 1:27:26

Just because he's not an ascended being like Aabria Iyengar or Matt Mercer, man needs fuel

​​@@HeartLikeAWildHorse The man needs a mouth in his back! And someone to shovel salami into it. And I would volunteer for that job. I'll be your salami shoveler Brennan, if it means I get to hang out by the table when you DM DnD. 🥲

Tracker is his niece though?

@@UshioKiss Yea, but he's still her caretaker!

CARING RULES!

@@UshioKiss she was still rejected by her parents and he took her in.

@@mackenziedillon295 oh i didn't know that omg

Right? Like, it’s so weird to think about them never offering him a job at the school.

And to think what if ally didn't role a nat20 what the fuck?!?! Brennan is one hell of a GM

Alcibiades not even a side character he was just some random nameless enemy

He was literally a random werewolf who made a crack about lycanthropy was difficult to deal with without healthcare.

Funny thing about DnD, a nameless npc can become a important person.

I'm ready for it in the next season 😂

Immediately suggesting they all play board games is so fucking poly

It's such a relatable response for me. I was cheated on and actually said the same thing the same way. (still sucks though, she didn't know) I wish I had Jawbone to talk to. Or shit, I wish I had Brennan to talk to, but an actual poly person would be better I think.

2:14:50

@Russell Manirakiza hey hey hey, they're adults!

@@JiberishMCUTUBE Kids grow up, Gorgug

I just watched that bit I'm crying it's fucking incredible

Oh my god it killed me

I've watched enough japanese shows to know Aguefort stopped time and impregnated those 225 people

There is a box of cigars and there is smoke. Riz does not smoke, it's just like that all the time

@@kl-1447hidden smoke machine in the box

Instead of a bleeper alert or a bell when the door opens, a suspended piano chord plays

@@timothysheridan8134 He eats the cigars instead of smoking them.

"Where is that tense noir jazz coming from?"

If you ever said that to Fabian he'd freak out. But you're not wrong!

This was a long time ago and I don't know if you'll see it. But I've kept rats for a long time, and the only bad thing is their lifespan of 2-3 years. Story wise, Edgar was getting up there.

@@masonharp2770 Also he's a familiar, so while IDK if he has a typical rat lifespan he's a magical spirit that can probably change to a ghostly form to suit his owner.

fabian is the true ideal

Not mutually exclusive

the duality of man ig

He's a badass but he's also 15 years old lmao

To be fair, Zelda said she and her party were going to be adventuring in the Red Wastes, so she probably wasn't available. She does seem to be the Maidens' Gorgug, so going without her would be massively handicapping them.

I love Zelda way too much for this to be overlooked. I want to see this shy metal satyr girl rage!! Also her and Gorgug are so incredibly cute together, I cant get enough of them :)

And then gorgug doesn’t get the generator????

... he's not the nightmare king

I'm hoping they go back to the arcade and inspect the remaining prizes.

@@mickeyspanish9709 I’m pretty sure they got everything of value in there when Brennan gave out the cards.

Well, you werent exactly right but

@eliburry-schnepp6012 Haha, I just saw the most recent episode, Porter trying to make himself a God, Fig was right all along!!!

yes

U r allowed to make that statement :)

Time ?

@@KD-tp5kd 12:55 they mention getting an autograph followed by the signing of Gorgugs yearbook :)

Im curious what kind of in character nonsense they wrote.

They just let out their inner teen that we all have, but not everyone remembers about

It never leaves … and that’s ok ✅

If only we attended bardish history classes smh

The came out of the womb with awesome denim vests!

I would too, but most of the best info is all in the moment of the top of the head.

I need an audio book of Aurthor Eggfort giving a detailed account of the history of solice and his commentary on each event

55:19 for anyone looking

"kill" is vague. riz executed a faculty member at point blank range while they were unconscious and defeated on the ground.

And the only issue with it was that it was a waste if a good bullet.

@@emerson3323 and then he went and ate the other one. absolute psychopath. i love him to death.

not to mention ate a fricking dragon

Don't forget that Aedine beat a lunch lady to death with her own ladel. But then again, that was a clear-cut case of elf-defense.

I think the one who cares for him the least is easily Kristen. "You were the lunch lad?! I knew you looked familiar!" Making a big deal over his revival costs etc.

I definitely pictured Dumbledore climbing into a backpack last campaign.

@@HellInternAKACandyMD black dumbledore lol

I wouldn't want him as as my IRL Principal

You’re saying it’s not spelled Eggfort. . ? 😳

At least he doesn't try to hide the fact that he's an insane dick like Dumbledore so that makes him objectively better.

... have I just met myself? I was gonna write this and it seems I already did...

... have I just met myself? I was gonna write this and it seems I already did... how many of us are there?

... have I just met myself? I was gonna write this and it seems already did... how many of us are there? How many of us will there be?

@@Bappo35 4

Best comment thread here

Jacob Knight saame

YES! His friendship with Riz is the best thing ever and I really hope we see more moments of that

Love changes a man

Him being so jazzed to get kisses to the point that he’s jazzed for other people getting kisses is ridiculous. I’m here for all of it

@@uhkingdom He is roleplaying an insecure teenager...and pretty well.

Yes, overlooked reference.

hahaha yeah, I immediately tough on that

And that’s what you’ll get lad, the strongest house in all of solace!

Incredibly happy that someone spotted the Monty Python reference.

@@adambaumhoff8388 But Father, I dont want that!

Forget are you my dad make way for was the lute the dad

@@ProjectEchoshadow "Are you my lute?"

@@deffdefying4803 yes

That's why, he starts freaking out, "is that lute my father!?!"

Well, not anymore...

Don't forget the dark chocolate salted caramel icecream

The reason nobody else has liked this despite the fact that it’s so good is because there’s already 69 likes.

@@jessirandolph9085 767 now. These comments never age well.

So do you like get it in the mail or?

@@jessirandolph9085 888 now

If we're looking at the 5 man band trope (one role would have to be double cast but FUN THOUGHT EXPERIMENT!) Fabian would probably be the leader, stubborn, strong, and prideful. Riz would be the lancer, leader's best friend and balanced him out. Adaine is the smart guy, obviously. I think Gorgug and Fig would probably share the role of big guy, kinda dumb often sweet WILL kick your ass. And I think Kristen would fulfill the role of "the chick" or the heart, also kinda dumb and very sweet but has NO muscle whatsoever and often plays support roles. But that's just my theory and I would love to hear how other's would divide the group up

@@courtneyhoward2370 read this in Augefort's voice

@@hawkfeather5408 🤣🤣🤣 I can't tell if that's good or not but I'm fucking here for it

@@courtneyhoward2370 ooh yes I love talking about things like this !! and your analysis is really good. I put fig as big guy and gorgug pulling double duty between big guy and heart. He definitely hardcore tanks in battle but I also love how the whole group comes together to help him out (flirting with zelda, self confidence when he doesn’t think he’s smart, defending him from bullying etc). I’m pretty biased bc he’s one of my favorites tho lol

@@olivetreewhimsy2016 ooh I like it! I also like that depending on the situation it's all interchangeable for the most part like it's not that someone is /definitely this archetype and no other/ more like no one would suggest Kristen is the brains or Riz is the big guy

That makes me wonder, could dwarves and fae have some sort of historical/linguistic connection in this world? The dwarven teens all had Scottish accents. (Fig's Dr. Dreamboat doesn't though...)

@@stan_nonna I always thought dwarves were more Norse and Viking-like..which I guess can encompass Scottish. But for a shake up would prefer a scandi language rather than another Gaelic language.

yeah, i'm extremely happy to see someone actually have the fairies speak Gaelic instead of them speaking English or in weird whispers like they usually do in shows and movies, it just makes more sense.

Tbf quite a lot of magical creatures in legend come from here in Ireland; Scotland, England and Wales but yeah specifically fae. Fairies and fae creatures do appear in other mythologies but the fairies and fae in modern fiction are mostly based off of Celtic mythology, specifically Irish and Cornish Pixies and Wisps, so it's always nice to see the homage.

Tolkien's Dwarvish language was in the Hebraic tree (for all the frequent harsh consonants). While Gaelic is often used for Fae/Elves, Tolkien created a proto-language for it 9Valarin, the language of the gods) and 15 descended languages. Gaelic is cool, though. ;)

"Vest lute babies" sounds remarkably like "test tube babies"...

*FABIAN ARAMAIS SEACASTER SON OF BILL SEACASTER*

HA-HA! Oh papa~!

ME DARLING BOI

Darthmechas *I LOVE YOU MORE THAN THE SUN AND THE MOON*

I was just waiting during the last episode of season 1 for him to yell "I AM FABIAN SEACASTER, SON OF BILL SEACASTER, THE MOST DANGEROUS PIRATE TO EVER SAIL THE SEAS!" This would have made the season will Fabian refering to his father as a "privateer," and his father being disappointed in him, and him and his father bonding just before Fabian runs him through. It would have been amazing and I wish it happened.

Deep inside I wanted sophomore year, because I loved the characters so much, but I accepted if they didnt cuz the story was pretty well wrapped up

Jesus Perez dude exactly but to be honest I’m still gonna be upset if they don’t do a junior and senior year season

@@austinchester2413 I mean they got to now

Didn't think we needed, um my bedtime prayers consisted of, "God bless my mom, my kids, my husband, my students, and all the politicians who have not yet sold their souls to the devil....and please inspire Brennan Lee Mulligan to bring back fantasy high." lol just kidding I don't pray, but I'm so happy this came back.

I definitely wanted this

Justine Anderson god damnit

I wasn't ready for this realization

How did I not.....Oh my gosh....

I am so dumb 😂

I like to imagine it’s also a reference to “3 O’Clock High”, a John Hughes-era high school movie about a long school day leading to a big fight at the end.

Those show up in my campaigns too often.

True, he does cool shit, he tried to act really cool when the father was around but not anymore plus he's also in love now

@@luminatron Exactly! Although this is more of an infatuation than an in love situation, that’s just how it be for teenagers

I agree, especially since he didn’t really kill his dad because he wanted to- he goes out of his way to say “my father wouldn’t have wanted me to help him.” I think him being more himself after his dad’s talk with him is super wonderful.

@@gab3963 I think that’s it’s awesome that there’s opportunity for him to just be a kid and just more himself like you said, all of these kids are complete badass’s in their own right but they’re still just awkward teens

@@gab3963 I think that Fabians relationship with his father is a great link between Fabian’s identity and the world around him, since themes of having your entire life planned out for you and adulthood go hand in hand, which is what Bill kinda represented for him, but since he’s not an active part in Fabians life now he has room to make what he wants of it, but it doesn’t take away all the tension of living up to him. Hence why he’s more comfortable with his friends and the world around him but he’s still got some walls up, and he’s still just a bit unsure of himself even if it doesn’t always show.

that’s actually really interesting!

i was absolutely in tears from this moment

Tis a fine tangent

It's so weird to see his name without the Lee in the middle lol

@@bettievw yeah you should spell it out in full, Arthur Lee Aguefort.

@@marxmeesterlijk LMAO

@@marxmeesterlijk THATS AMAZING

ugky shit... the ex nerds in the group really fking bully him... its not funny... I know its a fiction and fantasy... but ffs this is straight up bullying... and i dont like that in this story...

Maybe I was imagining it but I could almost feel how excited Brennan was to be able to share all the wild tidbits of lore he's thought up for his super cool villain.

@@AlixL96 and tbh I shared that excitement from the side of the learner

Underrated and *IMMACULATE* comment

Yeah 😢

even later to the party as a maybe poly person it’s amazing to hear

My husband & I are gently getting into poly and I got so excited. Jawbone, honestly, became my household goals. Adopt all the kids with shit parents, be friends with your partner's partners (slash exes). The best "kitchen table poly" example I've come across so far.

I also love how Gilear never actually formally said that he'd go, it's just that nobody ever questioned it and Gilear didn't have the will to speak up

"Hey, we know this actual djinni that can grant any wish, including things unrelated to icecream, we should get him to carry our stuff"

Does anyone know when they freed Beshrar? I don't remember that part being played out.

@@Worgrunner it's like at the last part of the last episode in season 1

@@Worgrunner In the epilogue, Adaine says that she helped free Basrar from his ice cream curse and made a thesis paper about the magic involved with that whole process.

They did a few days after this episode first aired! It's in the Dropout TV store.

Kill monsters, take their stuff.

I read that as it was said in the video

Oh is THAT what that song's about?

Starts at 52:43 for anyone looking!

CHRONOMANCY

I agree, this was very satisfying and made me smile :')

Fabian just turned into this adorable guy that cares for his friends and I'm so here for it

@@carolkoski4875 yeah,,, also that moment in the leviathan arc where he gives gorgug an orange,,

He helps Gorgug with the moving even. Carrying a whole book!

Adaine is at 1:22:43

Gorgug is at 1:32:33

Honestly this killed me!!! Out of all the lines on this episode