The Legend of Vox Machina - Season 1 Eps 3 Reaction 

"His name is Simon. Most people don't think he's alive, but they're wrong. He's very much alive." ~Vax

Fun stream fact that I love While the context of "your soul is forfeit." is slightly changed up, it was a combat encounter and keyleth was next in initiative And marisha just went "I spent my turn staring at Percy who just screamed 'Your soul is forfeit!'" "Is that all you do?" "/Yeah/!"

I think Vax puts it best: “What the actual fuck, Percival?!”

I've watched several reactions to this episode and no one has yet mentioned that the writers had Percy spend the first half the episode lecturing others about controlling their emotions only to have him go full murder hobo at the end. Absolutely delicious irony.

That's not minor illusion that's his belt and I believe it's name is Simon.

I love your reactions because Jay always makes sure I'm not the only grown man that's crying or pointing at the screen giddily shouting "Tusk Love!"

I've been dying for vax in the Briarwood's room, for "your soul is forfeit", and for Desmond's terrible horrible no good very bad day for a while and it was everything I hoped and MORE

Welcome to the dark part of D&D. No Mercy Percy is a well-deserved nickname.

I dunno if you noticed when they walked past the mirror, Sylas had no reflection. I missed it the first 2 times

The fact I got chills when I heard "YOUR SOUL IS FORFEIT".. this is something that haven't happed to me in a while..

I just wanna point out that I've not yet seen a single person comment on the fact that the made Vax's magical snake belt, Simon, into a one-eyed snake joke. 🤣🤣

I'm still impressed that they managed to make the Briarwoods but also No Mercy Percy even scarier than they were in C1. Fun Fact: Matt didn't know the NPC would look like him. That was a surprise by the design team but they thought it's fitting. Will keep an eye out for him in the next episodes now :D

"No one knows how to create a character better than Taliesin." I'd say that Liam is a pretty damn good contender - Caleb was by far my favorite from Campaign 2... but yeah, man, Caduceus was... he was something special.

The snake is an enchanted belt and his name is Simon named after a child they saved pre stream.

I am so looking forward to the Scambo moment. They're gonna lose their mind lol

Adam's reactions to the Briarwoods and Percy are just perfection. Yes. He's absolutely my favourite character in campaign 1, him and Vex, because, well, Jay has pointed out Laura Bailey's insane D&D skills. But I'm so glad that the show manages to cultivate that utter detestation of Delilah Briarwood so quickly and so well, and also managed to make Percy likeable enough in the first two and a half episodes and gave him enough clear trauma and motivation that when he goes dark af at the end there people are still vibing with him. One thing I do regret is that because of the fast pace of the animation it just wasn't possible to do as much build up to the Briarwoods. Watching campaign one and seeing Taliesin just sort of straighten up and start paying attention when Matt mentions their names in passing for the first time. And then there are a couple more small mentions and a whole other arc of the campaign goes by, so you've almost forgotten them, and people gradually noticing Percy's complete PTSD brain melt whenever they are mentioned is just... Taliesin sells it. He just sort of freezes in his seat when Matt says the name. And then he addresses it in character with Percy's est attempt at casual and brushes it off and... the level of roleplaying right there is what hooked me on Taliesin and Percy's character. It starts out so subtle and builds and builds and builds... until. Jay, don't know if you'll read this comment, but the Briarwood arc is absolutely worth watching. It's still my favourite arc of the VM campaign, when they said they were going to do it for the kickstarter I was so excited and it's already working so well. Also excited about Sylas's sword. Damn I need to rewatch campaign one, but I am also not caught up on campaign 3. Also low key want to play D&D with you guys now. You sound like you have a really fun group. I hope you get back to playing soon.

The belt that turned into a snake is named Simon and is a magical item. And they decided to turn it into a one eyed trouser snake in the animation because they're all 10 year old's lol. (The eye patch is new).

This story arc is where I fell in love with critical role. This and the Chroma Conclave arcs are my favorite.

7:56 Adam: "Excuse me, what?" That's Simon, he's been a part of Vox Machina this whole time. For his origin story, or at least how Vax came by Simon, you'll have to get 'Kith and Kin' by Marieke Nijkamp.

8:17 THANK YOU! I've watched so many reactions and so far no one else has noticed the beautifully dark shot of Percy seen through the red wine! I was like, Come on people, It's so poetic! Pay Attention! lol 👍

Just a side note the Dude is not just a vampire he is a Vampire Lord. He is levels above what a regular vampire is. In this world the vampire not only has to bite you he has to drain you completely to make you a vampire.

I love the Briarwood arch. Crazy thing is, each one of the character has an epic arch after this. Vox Machina is amazing.

8:00 One-Eyed Trouser Snake, lol

8:00 It's not an illusion, it's a belt that turns into a snake. Just a minor magic item that Vax picked up at some point. Got used, like a handfull of times in the whole campaign. :)

"No one knows how to create a character, better than Taleisin." Truer words.....

I am so in love with all of Adam's facial expressions for this episode. Also, he has very good taste in characters, and I look forward to the Percy cosplay.

I want this show to do well so that someone picks up and does the same thing with Dimension 20

6:20 I think that's every Critter's response whose watched C1

Really hoping this is a success so that they eventually do a mighty nein animated series.

Adam's reference to "Monster Squad" ("wolfman's got nards!") is much appreciated! 😄👍

I need them to have kept the Craven Edge toilet scene in 😅

This show has left me so emotional, how far these guys have come. I want nothing more than for this series to succeed for a long time to come!!! Great reaction as always guys!

When Percy said "your soul is forfeit" in game I HAD SO MANY CHILLS AND I'M SO GLSD THEY ADDED THAT IN THIS EP

All the new fans watching this going NO PERCY YOU'RE BETTER THAN THIS versus all the established Critters going NO HE'S NOT

I really hope they've kept the Orthax / Scanlan interaction the same.

None of the reactions I've seen noticed that Silas had no reflection when he and Delilah were walking in the hallway. She did, so she's not a Vampire, which raises more questions from me tbh as a viewer of only seasons 2 and 3.

Xanatos from Gargoyles isn't a deep cut for me because it lives rent free on the top of my mind most days.

Adam’s Amazon purchase requests following this episode..white hair dye, glasses, colonial pea coat, and plague doctor mask.

Campaign two is so good. If you watch it you'll fall in love with it. I'd even be down for reactions to those, every like 10 episodes or so. Some of the shit that goes down deserves reactions.

And "No Mercy Percy" has arrived!

the little swivel when Adam saw Percy's mask lol

You have probably heard this from others, but Season 1 and 2 are both going to be from Campaign 1. The Mighty Nein wont come into play for a while. I'm guessing they can do at least 3-5 seasons on Campaign 1 alone and then start a spin off series, "The Legend of the Mighty Nein."

I love that most people don't notice, or have forgotten, that Sylas' blade is Craven Edge.

I feel like my brother and my best friend just met for the first time and really hit it off. pReview'd and Critical Role. It warms my heart, man!

If you want a good title for this episode as well, this is a great example of Percival's nickname "No-Mercy-Percy". Taliesin has some mythical way of critting and doing massive amounts of damage and being SCARY, then action surging and doing it ALL over again. *Edit* I just realized I'm dumb and that's the name of the thumbnail picture of the video......

Matt is definatly like the Stan Lee Cameos. Turns up randomly and we love him for it.

Mechanically, I assume Grog IS raging during these fights, but “I would like to rage” is reformatted as a power-up for the show (although I suspect it will map onto the moments when he went reckless in the campaign lol). I also DO like that they include it as a power-up catch phrase so viewers who go on to play D&D might carry it with them into their games - as you said, you’ve gotta declare your rage somehow!

I know this was in episode 2, but all of the references to the Mighty Nein in Gilmore’s Glorious Goods made me squeal in excitement!

That’s not minor illusion - that’s Simon. Simon is a magic snake friend that turns into a belt. He doesn’t come up much, but we love Simon.

this episode fucking slaps! i CANNOT wait to see the rest of this arc animated! also, scanlan's song has most definitely been stuck in my head for the last like three days haha

Loved the scary introduction to No Mercy Percy.

Next of the pReview'd mechandise list: The Legend of Vox Machina -- tee shirt; face of Scanlan; with the heading of: "Something's slappin'..."

I was a little on the fence on this series, but seeing your reaction videos in my feed, I caved. I am happy that I did. Finding out that Travis Willingham was in this just had me busting out laughing. (If you haven’t seen it, look up the video where Travis tells the story of his XBox name, Raped Bacon, a play off his last name.). I’m having as much as you guys are with this series and enjoying your reactions, too boot.

Going to be interesting how thus runs out, as this about when Pike got pulled away to star in Blindspot and was still dialing in at 4am.

i think it was revealed that every episode had to have at least one cameo of matt playing a character voiced and designed to look like him, usually having them get killed or embarassed in some way

Other things you may find fun :The belt 'Simon' has an eyepatch cos he's a one eyed trouser snake lol. In the live show Vax was not only unconscious but fails 2 death saving throws due to the 2/3 attacks Silas was unloading on him, if he had got that 3rd one in Vax would have been dead, and if it was a huge attack = perma-death ( we all thought he would die, he does this amazing pre death monologue I was in tears)

Oh Adam, when you say "it's one of those kinds of swords", you have no **idea**

Hey guys, at 8min mark when the belt turned in to a snake, that’s actually a belt vax had in the campaign that had the ability to change to a snake (magical items are the shit) mat does such a good job with the items in his universe. Anyways I enjoy your content a bunch!! I love how dnd and critical role just bring people together.

Y’all’s reactions to no mercy Percy and the line that lives with me forever of “your soul is forfeit” made this for me can’t wait for the next episode Is it Friday yet?

I love the different stages of confusion-puzzlement-shock-horror-utterAbsoluteJawDrop that Adams face went through from 13:13 point onward. 🤣🤣👏 The best!

Man, i can't wait til Jay "Wheel of Time's" Adam the whole 2nd season. Get that shrug down now, Jay!

Jay: "Season 2. It's complete, comprehensive. It captures the D&D experience."

Best part is that Lady Delilah Briarwood is voiced by Grey Griffin, aka Azula from Last Airbender.

I hope someday we get to see Taryon Darrington

Scanlon's improv lyrics was always a highlight in the streams, but I LOVE that they really honor that hilarious vibe. I also love his humor being in full glory. I'm sure at some point in the show he is going to lay a turd in some poor sap's bed.

Fyi: in the game percy gained the moniker 'No Mercy Percy'!

I'm so proud of everyone involved in this show. And the Briarwood arc is perfect for Season 1. I started listening to Critical Role starting in Campaign 1 Episode 1, and the Briarwood arc is when s--t gets real. Now I have only 6 episodes left of C1. 10000% worth watching/listening to! This show has so many great in-jokes, genuine heart and soul, incredible music, and the characters are spot on (as I would expect them to be). Long live Vox Machina!

Just finished my 4th watch of the show and your reactions. I’m so glad I found this channel about a year ago. Keep rocking you two.

I have never played D&D but your enthusiasm makes up for it. As a non-player, 7:56 when Jay explained what the hell that snake was - or like 8:47 explanation - keep that coming please.

Season 3 has been awesome so far, season 2 was definitely good, but if you started with Vox Machina its tough to beat.

The music from the intro weirdly triggers memories of "Animals of Farthing Wood" for me xD

Jay - you *have* to give Adam "The Shrug" he gave you during the "Wheel of Time" ;)

Silas Briarwood's weapon is called Cravens Edge and is a sentient onyx great-sword "I thirst " that gives you extra strength with each attack that hits. I mean WOW. There is more to his sword but " spoilers" .

It's nice to hear Grey do a voice so similar to Azula's

Did anyone else notice Orthax in Percy's shadow on the 'your soul is fortfeit' scene ?

Sam Riegel surprised the team with the songs he performed, he'd just show up and perform them and everyone would die.

Beowulf: "I am ripper... tearer... slasher... gouger!... I am the teeth in the darkness! THE TALONS IN THE NIGHT!" Percy: "I am Percival Friedrickstein Von Mussel Klosowski de Rolo III....." _kk-chk!_ "....at your service." *KPOOOM!*

The Whispered One is Vecna

These were some of the most intense moments in the original campaign and the Briarwood arc is like THE fan-favourite arc

It's funny you mention Gargoyles, I'm rewatching it right now and would love a remake. Though the gun safety episode would definitely feel different now haha

Glad somebody remembers Gargoyles. Loved that show!!!

Given how much y'all are enjoying this, might I offer this suggestion: when this season ends, take a few weeks off from it, then start Campaign 1 from episode 1 and watch up until you get caught up to the end of the animated series. Yes, the first few episodes have some sound issues. Yes, part of it includes a certain someone no longer there. But if y'all want to better flesh out the timeline and better understand why the characters are how they are and how they fit together, it's a good place to start. And it will help fill the gap between season 1 and 2.

The Briarwood Arc is the best part

It's rare to see the exact moment someone falls in love: Adam's face @13:44

That first D&D episode of Community remains an absolute masterpiece.

Literally every time I'm in my car I'm listening to critical role catching up on old episodes lol

I honestly do not remember the plague mask in the streaming show. But what it represents is DEFINITELY a familiar theme in Percival... and so rewarding!

I just noticed but Jay's Blue Ranger cap is god tier

Percy is a fun and cool character. No Mercy Percy is fucking terrifying.

I come by periodically and refresh a few times, cuz I’m looking for that sweet sweet Vox Machina 4-6 reaction 😂😍 I’ve never been more tempted to do a proper Patreon watchalong because you Peaches reeeeeeally know your stuff about what’s happening. And seeing you freak out about it just makes me so freaking happy 😂

I’ve been going around singing the board head smack chant, seriously stuck in my head, “The legends of vooox maaachiiinnnaaaa”😂😂😂. We should come up with a board head smack chant for the church of the Oxford comma also 😂

The Briarwood arc is where i came in on all those years ago. Took me months to catch up.

Lmao that moment when Vex and Percy give you pure chemistry!! 🔥

I agree with the opening title, especially how the animation flows from scene to scene. I'm very sure someone along the way was taking inspiration.

I'd like to believe that Keyleth's reaction to Scanlan's "beads" was genuine disgust from her voice actress. 🤣

Highly recommend going and starting campaign 1 of CR starting at around ep 24. That's the beginning of the Briarwood arc, which is relevant to the show, but its also the first arc that has a lot of emotional and storytelling punch. Here's a playlist if you're interested: ru-vid.com/group/PLQRE5geahRYYCgnbidlk-XVIPaob7P2-x

So i have never seen any of the stuff this is based on. But I am HOOKED. This is amazing. I really want to see what happens with Percy

You guys have fun with your friendship 🤣🤣🤣

RU-vid is Laura's favorite terrain.

Ep 3 is my favorite and I live seeing the fans simping over that scene with Sylas and Vax