"The Ballad of Bertrand Bell" - An Original Song 

“I finished his song, by the way.” “I’ll play it for you the next time our paths cross.”

OKAY OKAY OKAY but imagine THIS Bell's Hells enter a tavern, their ears are instantly met with a sweet melody and a very familiar voice to accompany it. AND THEN ROBBIE COMES BACK ON THE SHOW AND ACTUALLY SINGS IT????? I would die I think

100k listens in 3 days… you Critters are amazing. Thanks for the love! 💙

I remember once when somebody remarked that Bards were just comedic sexual deviants. Somebody else corrected them by saying "No, the job of a Bard is to make sure nobody is ever forgotten." Turns out that Robbie is a damned fine bard.

Everyone loved Robbie in game, and then he composes "unofficial" songs about his aventure with the cast. Honestly, he's the goat. What more can you ask for when oppening up and inviting someone new in your little passion activity ?

"Unofficial"? Robbie, you are Dorian. If you will it so, this is cannon. It will travel throughout Marquet and all of world if you and Matt deem it so. It is so beautiful and we Critters can't wait to see you again.

He told Bertrand he’d write a song about him, and he did. Amazing.

Still absolutely missing Robbie 8 months later. Really wish he would become a permanent member of the CR cast

Robbie is now officially a Critter Bard. Welcome to the club, brother.

The fact that I can vividly imagine Dorian sitting on the deck of the airship, staring at the sky just reminiscing… 💙

When we get the Bell's Hells animated series this needs to play as an outro song for Betrend's end episode

Anyone else get shivers when he said "Our Bertrand Bell". We are truely blessed to have Robbie Daymond as a part of the critter community.

I can't help imagine Dorian writing this song as he travels back to Tal'Dorei with his brother. Gotta hand it to Travis Willingham for making a joke character that made such an impact on Robbie's first character in Critical Role. But, for now, lets hand it to Robbie for this amazing ballad. The visual was perfect as well. If you see this Robbie, I bet that all of us here want to see you back with the C3 team sometime! See you soon for ExU Part Deux

When the people who make the show love the show as much as the fans do, that's something really special. Thank you Robbie

I cannot wait for the words, "Robbie, can you come back to the table." again 😭

"Shout out his name and give him hell" "cups up for the night that he fell" My Heart Melted, thank you robbie for being you and amazing

I’m not crying, this is just eye sweat.

I’ve been rewatching early C3 and I truly miss Dorian so much as well as Bertrand. Here’s hoping Dorian can return before the campaign ends 💕

“Shout out his name and give ‘em hell!” The group is LITERALLY named Bells Hells im sobbing💙

Just wanted to say, this really hit home. I can see Lady Vex taking a night out on the town and hearing this ballad, lifting a glass and thinking to herself that in his own way, he definitely managed to leave his mark on the world.

I really hope we hear NPC's or even the Bell's hells themselves humming this tune like a drinking song. Just to show Bertrand really did become an immortalised adventurer

Oh my goooooosh this sounds so lovely!! You have a wonderful singing voice too?! I’m loving this ❤️❤️

Guy's to everyone saying it's not unofficial, he's being respectful, which is even more endearing frankly, rather than just assuming. Now obviously I personally think Matt will make this canon in a heartbeat, but it shows character and good manners to ask rather than just assume.

This man said unofficial as if Matt wouldn’t make this canon in a minute, also YOU are Dorian, this is your story to share Beautiful song and beautiful accompanying artwork, making good on that New Years resolution too!

Just a bit of luck, when you're feeling low. A touch of sunshine through the cloud break, that warms your weary bones. A spark of of hope down in the deep. A gentle hand upon your bow, lulling you to sleep... Setting off upon a quest, adventures to unfold. A journey's start, a hero's heart, the courage that it holds. Side by side with comradres, facing down a mighty foe. Good fortune blowing on the wind that guides you where to go... That's Beartrand Bell, wishing you well. When the tavern fire's roaring and the music starts to swell. That's Beartrand Bell, with a tale to tell... That's Bertrand Bell You may be lost, with nowhere to go. The air is chilled, you have no will. You feel so all alone. The night is dark, and the road is long Find confort in the moonlight and sing this little song. Then grab your ruddy hilt, my friend and draw your Gambler's Blade. The chances that you take today are fortunes to be made. Heed that voice inside you And sing out this reprise. Feel destiny upon the breeze and let you spirit rise! That's Bertrand Bell, wishing you well. When the tavern fire's roaring and the music starts to swell That's Bertrand Bell, what a tale to tell. That's Bertrand Bell Shout out his name and give' em hell. Cups up! For the night that he fell... Our Bertrand bell Our Bertrand bell.

Dorian was really the one that made me feel for Bertrand. He was the one that processed such emotion at Bertrand's death and I think the one who was probably most moved by the man. This song is so beautiful and thank you for it and your time on Critical Role. You are an inspiration of a player and person.

One of the things that gets me about this is the compassion, Dorian is seeing Bertrand with such warmth. The other players, even Travis, and the characters to one degree or another all seemed to have a kind of scorn for him, and this appreciates the ideal of him in a wonderful way. I really enjoyed your time on Critical Role Mr Daymond, I hope you'll be returning plenty

Honestly? Make Robbie a permanent member. It’s decided. Marisha. Get on it.

Something brought me back to this video today. Here’s hoping Robbie comes back to the table again soon.

Dorian’s about to make a whole album after last weeks incident

Wait, a bard who actually writes and sings songs about his adventures rather than just finding new and exciting creatures to bang? Can't wait for this Ozmit one-shot.

If this campaign ever gets animated I wish for this song to be in it

Anybody else love the fact that Robbie is a bard in real life and keeps his in-game promises. The emotion is there, the love is there, the imagery is there. Truly he is one of my favourite Critical Role guests. Also, I’m here cause I miss him. And Dorian. I miss them both.

What a wonderful lullaby. Thursday nights are not the same without you, Robbie!

Look back on all he did, I think there was alot. He became rich He fell in love He joined Vox Machina on some of their most perilous journeys to save them And founded one of the greatest adventuring parties to grace Exandria. In the end, he died with a smile on his face, looking back on the memories of a long life well lived.

I love how in the second chorus in the background you can hear “bum bum bum” mimicking bells. It’s so clever and a sweet homage to Bertrand’s name.

I'll raise a cup to that, to Bertrand Bell! Excellent job Robbie, the world of Critical Role is better with you in it.

If your goal was to make me cry, you succeeded. But if it was also to make me feel so happy it also worked.

I'm sobbing, Robbie is a TREASURE. I really want Dorian to return

All I think of is Matt's comment in the episode Dorian leaves while talking about Dorian's goodbye song. "I think it's good... You don't need to roll for that." Of course Robbie and Dorian are different people, but it really feels like as Dorian's leaving some of his best friends, he could easily bust this out. Thanks, Robbie!

Does anybody else really really hope that Bertrand was actually proud of his life??

Incredible song Robbie, I've been listening to this pretty much on repeat for the past few days. Can't wait to see you again in EXU (and hopefully again later in C3)!

He was a joke character that Travis throw together just for a laugh WHY AM I CRYING OVER HIM!?!?!?! damn it daymond.

Okay, the way Robbie just knows how to apply the emotion on certain verses is just /chef's kiss/ This part in particular was an emotional rollercoaster: "Shout out his name and give 'em hell! Cups up! For the night that he fell..." You can just vividly feel how 'proud' he is of the person they're paying tribute to, as the tone gradually shifts into what feels like a wistful note, as he reminiscences the person they lost. Perfection, Robbie!

I remember you saying during your recent signing stream that this song was never meant to come out in public. I'm glad you changed your mind. I'm still listening to it in repeat and it's just absolutely wonderful. (Also thank you Liam O'Brien for convincing Robbie to share this song to everyone)

I miss Dorian so much to the point that I will cry the next time Dorian is featured in the main campaign again😭

And he's back folks! Please let him sing this during an episode, or let it be the final song played at the end of the campaign!

Robbie/Dorian rolled a freaking NAT 20 for performance!!! Awesome work!

Lulled my son to sleep. He immediately loves the “Bell Song”. Thanks for sharing your time and heart with us, Robbie. ❤️

Crit Role live. Everybody whispering alongside Laudna to fuck around with people she messages. The Hells Bells enter a tavern for the night, Matt narrates: "As you enter the tavern, you sit down for a much needed rest, grab your food and drinks and relax by the firelight, FCG eating his copper coins as per usual. Sam:I am grabbing a handful from my pouch like a bag of Doritos *audience laughs* Matt:"As you finally start getting comfortable in this rare downtime you hear this sound... It's calm.... But enticing... It's a lute. Could you roll perception for me? *Rolls, numbers are called* So Orym, Fearne, you two notice the music is accompanied by singing. A comforting.....familiar voice... You turn around. . . . . Robbie would you please join the table?"

What can be said about Bertrand Bell? He was a coward, an arrogant blowhard, largely unskilled and lacking in composure in combat, generally a fool in every aspect, and most importantly...he was a damn good man. He had a base nature but strove to be noble in thought and deed. And even though he often failed in that, the frequent attempts to do so speaks to a strength of character that is rare in most people. Rest well, Bertrand Bell.

I thought this was a song made by a fan until halfway through I realized the singer sounded pretty close to Dorian and then I realized its because it freaking is him.

“The chances that you take today are fortunes to be made.” Beautiful Robbie…❤️

I haven’t started watching C3 yet but I’m already really sad Robbie’s run is over for now

anyone coming in from 2023 thinking Robbie should sing an upbeat song in character in Chai- that would absolutely make my day!

"Wow, this guy does a great job of sounding like Robbie!" "Holy shit, this IS Robbie!!"

Just here on the break of episode 34. Seems like the place to be.

No wonder Matt calls you an overachiever. You're a DM's dream to have on the table. Thank you for the moments of chaos and amazing roleplay, Robbie. Now excuse me while I wipe my tears away.

More than a year later and I’m still missing Dorian/Robbie! One of the best characters brought to life by a genuine person. It would have been interesting to see him with Group A, especially interacting with FCG and FRIDA.

Looks like Robbie rolled another dual nat 20 on performance

I cried at this song. About a silly old man. But his story is actually beautiful in many ways.

Just watched the episode of Dorian's departure. This actually made me tear up a bit.

The fact that Bells Hells inherited a skyship makes this even better.

The surprise I had when clicking on this video to find out Robbie had made it and my first thought was "Damn this person has a great Dorian voice, OH WAIT" that was great

Wow, really nice job with this song and tribute to Bertrand, Robbie! You might actually make Travis (and the rest of the group!) tear up a bit at this! And maybe Matt can add this to the background music to play in taverns from time to time? 🙂

Never missed a guest like I have Robbie… can’t wait for him to bring Dorian back to the table some day.

Imagine in 50 episodes, bells hells go into a tavern, and you start hearing a guitar of screen and robbie comes in singing this one as he rejoins their adventures

D'aw. This makes me kind of sad haha! I did love bertrand bell. He just wanted to be a hero and for everyone to remember him that way.

I hope the CR crew listens to this during the next episode! So beautiful.

I always felt that Bertrand didn't get the send off he deserved. I love this so much, and it made me happy and sad in a way I wasn't expecting.

Miss you on CR, Robbie 💖

If Critical Role gets around to making an animated season of Campaign 3 then they better bring Robbie Daymond back to sing this song as Dorian Storm.

My prediction: that Hells Bells will walk into a tavern in a far away land and then Matt will cue this audio on the speakers. And Dorian will join us once again. Open the floodgates of tears haha Great song by the way Robbie!

devastated that dorian's not in the party anymore, he's my favourite character :'( i joined late and am binge watching the episodes atm, and i just got to when he leaves. so sad about it but was a beautiful "see you later" moment. i can't wait for you to come back

I can only begin to imagine Travis' face when he heard this in full.

Alright, this song has been out for a couple days now, and it currently won’t leave my head. Robbie is insanely talented and I loved him at the table. Dorian is one of my favorites from Campaign 3 thus far and I’ve loved seeing Dorian’s story unfold and seeing Robbie grow as a player. Leave it to Robbie, in his brilliant portrayal of Dorian, to write a little song about a character we knew for 3 episodes and make everyone feel something. I just love the line “When the tavern fire’s roaring and the music starts to swell, that’s Bertrand Bell.” Because Bertrand always seemed to relish and wanted to take credit for the good and exciting moments. When the group was around a cozy fire or another place of respite and swapping stories, there’s Bertrand taking credit for assembling the group. When the battle got intense and was coming to a crescendo and the battle music began to swell, then battle was won, there was Bertrand taking credit for the felled enemy even if he barely (at all??) did anything. As the song says: that’s Bertrand Bell, with a tale to tell. Taking credit for the moment, not in a way that was nefarious or even cocky, but in a way that you could tell he just relished being a part of something exciting. In a way that was ultimately endearing. I don’t know. I’ll bet Robbie didn’t put THAT much analysis into it when he wrote the song. But it just works on so many levels for me. It suits Dorian AND Bertrand so well.

This is exactly what I had imagined as the final song that Dorian sung for Bells Hells. I hope he rejoins the party some day! It’s not the same without Dorian!

Four months later and I’m still crying over how Dorian left the Bells hells. I really do hope that will be able to see him again soon. I love our little blue bard

"I always felt like I was on the outside looking in, and you all made me feel like I was part of something bigger" - Dorian Storm

"Unofficial?" My man, us Critters *WILL MAKE IT OFFICIAL.*

I was not prepared for not only the amazing singing voice, but the lyrical skill as well? This is such a well-written and cleverly versed song! The flow always feels natural from one line to the next, and the delivery is seamless. I'll be listening this for a long while, I just know it. Thank you Robbie, for gracing the stage at CR with your presence and all of us with this parting gift.

Just discovered this today and have already lost count of how many times I've replayed it. I'm a new Critter and am still catching up.

So much talent in a single person, it is almost unfair xD

God knows how many months later, I still cry every time I hear this little song. What a gift this is to all of us. Thank you, Robbie, for sharing your talent with all of us!

I can totally see this being played in taverns everywhere

Not going to lie. Came for the air ship. Stayed for the song

Thank you for being in our big family Robbie, we hope to see you again in these adventures. Much love ❤😍❤

No matter how stressed I feel, when ever I hear this song, it all just vanishes away… thank you Robbie (Dorian Storm) for this beautiful and heartfelt song.

My wife and I just started getting into Critical Role after watching Legend of Vox Machina. We decided, from there, to start Campaign 3 because we want to catch up to watch the episodes when they're new. We found out about Bertrand's death, and tonight we're finishing episode 3. So yeah.

Genuinely started crying pretty much immediately Beautiful voice, beautiful story

Even if you don't follow CR, this is a great showcase of Robbie's skills!

Rewatching Campaign 3 with my wife and I've been listening to this on repeat today. I love this song so much.

Robbie!! 😭 Holy crap, man. That was gorgeous! So thoughtful of you to compose a song for a beloved character that wasn't around for long enough to know him well, but you made him justice. Definitely adding this song to my D&D Tavern Ambience playlist. Well done 👏🏼❤️ Edit: thanks foe the likes, y'all! Also, Robbie: I've listened to this song every time I drive back home from dropping off my kids at school. It's a little me time I look forward to every day. 🥰

I love how if Grog hadn't grabbed one last card from the Deck of Many Things at the end of Campaign 1, we all never would have been given this beautiful song. Thanks Robbie, really glad you were part of the main campaign for 14 episodes, though like many others I wished it were more.

after last night i think we all needed this.

This was the song I imagined Dorian singing when he said goodbye to Bells Hells.

One of my kinds headcannons is that if Dorian is still alive by the time C3 ends he'll write a song about Bells Hells

once again Robbie Daymond serves a beauty of a song 💕

I cry everytime I come back and listen. Every. Time. Thank you. ❤️

Okay this song has already become my new pick me up! I've come back at least once a day since it came out! Got Kith and Kin too and saw Robbies narrating