Caleb asked Beau to trust him, saying that his desire to kill Trent Ikithon was in line with the things that Beau and Dairon want. Caleb asked Nott and Jester about the letter they sent to Astrid. Caleb let Twiggy play with Frumpkin (again in cat form) and told her she could be an honorary member of the Mighty Nein. I want to bend reality to my will. While the form that would take had evolved, he knew he wanted to put a stop to the Empire's recruitment and brutalization of its children. In the evening, in order to provide Jester information for potential Scrys, Caleb used Seeming to make himself look like Trent Ikithon, Beau like Astrid, Fjord like Eadwulf, Nott like Vess DeRogna, and Caduceus like Jenna Iresor (another Assembly member). Caleb greeted him as they were leaving, saying it was good to see him again. While on the Wind of Aeons, the party was introduced to the apparently nervous Lord Desran Thain. He has painstakingly counted objects on multiple occasions, once using the length of counting to cheat a merchant [40] and even counting crossbow bolts as he removed them from his chest. Caleb was stunned when Nott found Luc at Old Edith's and referred to him as her son. Caleb summoned Frumpkin, with four globules of light floating around him, saying he was the "Fey King" who would curse them for decades. He's broken, he's traumatized, but he's doing his best. The real issue is that her direction for her character and Matt's direction of Yasha seem to be very different, so any time she returns she has to play the stormlords chosen (TM) where she has 0 involvement and RP with Marishas self insert character and her poorly concealed desire to get pegged by a muscle-mommy. "A Game of Names" (2x49) In obvious terror, Caleb told everyone a partial version. Thank you for join, Matt says that the rolls from the party, the notably low rolls, informed how the Mighty Nein's expedition in the Sh. After some polite conversation, Caleb asked about ways to learn dunamancy. Caleb likes Yasha due to their similar personalities and mutual dislike of, and uncomfortableness with, close contact[136]. "Through the Trees" (2x79) "Into the Eye" (2x131) We approach an important moment in this campaign as Critical Role's anniversary also approaches! The Mighty Nein entered the Happy Fun Ball in search of Yussa. The next day, with help from Essek and Nott, Caleb was able to complete the Transmogrification spell found in Halas's laboratory. "[141] While the two have very different takes on the concept of destiny, they nonetheless get along and support each other. . Caleb, Fjord, Molly, and Nott attempted a heist at the Guided Hand Infirmary. And the longer he travels, the further away his deepest hopes seem to sit, leering at him from a distant horizon. [87] Nott, however, began unlocking several books which she took, and Caleb stayed with her while urging that they needed to join the others who had already passed through the window to join Fjord.[88]. In one instance, Caleb invited Luc to help him work on his teleportation sigil. [106] Caleb knows that Frumpkin prefers to be in cat form, but is willing to change him to other forms when necessary. [art 23]. Proficiencies: Arcana, Deception, History, Insight, Investigation, Stats: Str 10, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 18, Wis 16, Cha 16, Variant: +1 to two stats of choice, one extra proficiency, Languages: Common, Zemnian, Sylvan, Celestial, Stats Update: Intelligence increase from 18 to 20, Feat: Skilled (Perception, Intimidation, Persuasion), Stats Update: Wisdom increased from 16 to 18. The party created it using materials found in the workshop, and Caleb bonded to it to become its master. He seemed surprised that the party still saw him as their friend, and admitted that he liked them, too.[90]. Caleb and Yasha are friends. [99] Later, Caleb and Essek returned to the Temporal Dock chamber in Aeor's Genesis Ward, where he mentally reviewed the plan he had had to go into the past, disguised as his younger self, and convince his parents to leave with him for Tal'Dorei, leaving two bodies from his Vault of Amber behind. In Uthodurn, Caleb asked Jester to use Sending to contact Essek, asking him to try to keep the captured Scourger alive until he could question her. 20 He admitted for the first time that his real name was Bren Aldric Ermendrud. "Beneath Bazzoxan" (2x66) Forty seconds later, a massive cat's claw slams through the center stained glass window and into the cathedral interior, initiating combat. Official 2020 portrait of Caleb, by Ari. [91] Jester and Caleb took a watch together and Jester told Caleb that she didn't really think he smelled bad anymore. After a second dream from the Somnovem[32], a second red eye tattoo appeared in the center of his shoulder blades on his back. Caleb left the case, but Nott managed to steal it for him without Fjord noticing. While the rest of the Mighty Nein were concerned with Yasha's unhealthy behavior in the fighting pit, Caleb told her, "I get it.". ", "You were always a better dancer than me, Astrid. The dinner was tense, culminating in Trent's revealing that he believed Bren had the potential to replace him as a member of the Cerberus Assembly. After scuffling with a few cultists, Caleb got the How do you want to do this? "Dockside Diplomacy" (2x35) "Worth Fighting For" (2x126) and Caleb eventually told her, "It's too late.". Caleb has stated that Frumpkin has a good sense of humor about it. Beau asked if he wanted to take down Trent, and Caleb said yes, among other things. "The Calm Before the Storm" (2x130) Let's see what it is. Caleb saw the close parallels between his own situation and Essek's, and urged him to seize this one opportunity to change and save himself. Essek Thelyss escorted them there, and Caleb, Jester, and Caduceus entered the heavily guarded cell where the Scourger was chained. "Between the Lines" (2x78) ", Fan art of Caleb welcoming the party to his Tower, by Cha Cha Rae. [167] However, after they encountered Ikithon in their audience before King Dwendal, he stated that although he had imagined choking the life from Ikithon, he now thought they needed to work with him. When Essek successfully attempted to utilize the crystal from the Rejuvenation Chamber to get a long rest for the party, Caleb assisted him. During his revivification, Caleb held Fjord's head in his lap. They fantasize about the things they want to have in the place they call home. [83], "The Diver's Grave" (2x44) [art 8], Caleb has blue eyes, a cleft chin, and reddish-brown hair. Back in Rosohna, Caleb asked Yasha to order him a set of Kryn-style clothing, including a purple coat. Int While in Zadash, Caleb bought three spell scrolls (Feather Fall, Expeditious Retreat, and Catapult) from the Invulnerable Vagrant and transcribed them into his spellbook. Nott gave Caleb a Scroll of Invisibility and shared a bit about her old life with him. However, Caleb seemed to sympathize with Fjord's conflicted feelings finding out that his mentor Vandran turned out to be a different man than Fjord thought he was. [art 1] On the way out of town, he and Fjord recognized a kindred adult nature that the other members of the group lacked. Jester sharply asked Essek and Caleb whether they intended to use the T-Dock to travel back in time and change the past, and Essek responded that he would like to return to the chamber with Caleb and "exchange theories". Caleb told her he was indeed Bren Aldric Ermendrud. The two are also the dedicated researchers of the group and will team up when trying to solve a problem. He has since realized that the more patriotic thing to do, and a better way to honor his parents, would be to make sure that the corruption of children by the Empire is stopped. Caleb bought high quality paper and ink from the establishment. When the Mighty Nein joined the crew of the Squalleater, Caleb took on the role of apprentice navigator. After that, he killed one of the guards, took a necklace to hide from Ikithon, and escaped. Last update: The Mighty Nein ReunitedOfficial character card art by @ornerine. [art 33]. Jester cast Word of Recall to make their escape, but it failed. During the fight with the frost salamanders, Caleb Polymorphed into a giant ape. He is played by Liam O'Brien . During the battle, a deep scion managed to dispel Caleb's Vault of Amber, causing all the contents, including the cloven crystal, to spill out onto the deck. [77] While Fjord and Avantika talked privately in her quarters, Caleb spied on their conversation through Frumpkin the tiny owl. He was in the Soltryce Academy with Astrid and Eadwulf when they were selected by Trent Ikithon for special training to become Volstrucker. To help her escape, Caleb Polymorphed Beau into a wooly mammoth. Caleb claims to not have a favorite color. [21] Caleb's long coat hides two holstered books (one a spellbook and the other a book of letters to his parents[22]), one on either side. Caleb is reserved, not wanting to draw too much attention to himself or his companion Nott. Yasha then gave him a big hug. [157], While in Rexxentrum, Caleb went privately to see Astrid at her home. "New Homes and Old Friends" (2x111) Caleb has copied at least twenty-four additional spells into his spellbook. After Essek pulled Caleb free from the tower collapsed on top of him, Caleb took a moment to press their foreheads together. Fan art of Jester with Caleb, by linzer art. The spell was successful, but he felt guilty afterward. Jester and Caduceus suggested bringing his parents back from the dead, but Caleb was unsure of whether their remains were still in the ground or had been taken away by the Scourgers. The party then rescued Jester, Fjord, and Yasha.[73]. Caleb fell asleep in this chamber. The day before they met the rest of the Mighty Nein, Nott and Caleb were attacked by a pack of gnolls hiding in grass,[62][63] and Caleb was knocked unconscious. Upon arriving at Darktow Isle, Caleb (along with the other members of the Mighty Nein) was automatically initiated into the ranks of the Revelry. Caleb and Beau disagreed about the best course of action when they found the bowl Calianna was searching for. And I am like them. He explained that he was from the Empire but no friend to the Empire, and he gave the beacon to Leylas Kryn, who began crying and said that he and the Nein had brought her Dynasty hope.[92]. "Stalker in the Swamp" (2x21) A small turtle statue sculpted by Jester as a child. Fjord agreed. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works Then, using the address given by the letter received by Nott and Jester in response to their letter seeking information about Astrid, Caleb was able to find her home. [86], Caleb figured out to how open the Happy Fun Ball of Tricks and accidentally transported the party into Halas's manor. "Hell or High Water" (2x136) He's not great in social situations, often not saying/doing the right thing or misreading a person/situation. Later that evening, Caleb attended a meeting of the Knights of Requital along with Beau and Fjord. After further negotiation, Caleb was released. He was affectionate with Beau after Obann was finally defeated for good. "Traveler Con" (2x108) [52], His mother and father were incredibly poor, to the point that he once said they hadn't made fifty gold in their entire lives, though this may have been an exaggeration. [55] All three of the students were also trained to interrogate and execute dissidents to the Empire as Volstrucker, or "Scourgers". She offered him a banned book, The Courting of the Crick, which Jester surreptitiously bought as a gift for him. Caleb spoke to Halas, who told him a little about Zemniaz and Aeor. He believed that he was fully responsible despite being magically beguiled and the reassurances of both Nott and Beauregard that he was not to blame; he neither wanted nor accepted their consolations. Later, Nott pulled Caleb aside to tell him that she'd noticed something off about Essek. She asked him to start trusting himself. When the peace talks finally concluded, Beau and Caleb shared a hug in celebration of the end of the war. "Stone to Clay" (2x91) Ikithon presented to Caleb the crest of the Archeart, the same crest worn by the woman who restored his memories before he left the Vergesson Sanatorium, which Caleb took to mean that Ikithon had orchestrated this from the very start. . Caleb has cast or is known to have copied the following spells into his spellbook: 17th-level wizards typically only know 5 cantrips. Caleb then sacrificed his Transmuter's Stone to cast Raise Dead on Lucien, and when it failed, Caduceus's Divine Intervention allowed it a second chance which succeeded, restoring Lucien's body to life. When the party arrived in Felderwin, Nott's former home, Caleb was terrified to see Vess DeRogna and Ludinus Da'leth there and hid in the bottom of the party's cart to avoid being seen. There are many nights where he toys with the idea of letting it all fall away and giving up. It was Caleb's idea to stay in Trostenwald to find new companions "to tag along with. Caleb, Beau, and Caduceus all urged her to consider acting only against those responsible for actions taken against the Dynasty, and not the common people of the Empire. [76] He suggested that they take it upon themselves to cheer the party up. Caleb seemed taken aback, but told her they would discuss it later, and called to the others to join them. Caleb proceeded to set the jail on fire and scream for help. "A Walk to Warmer Welcomes" (2x124) Caleb became suspicious of Fjord and his motives and noticed that his accent sometimes changed. Fjord realized it would take more blood than they were able to give and decided they should leave. [art 11]. "The Ruined Sliver" (2x104) While fleeing from the Magehunter Golem, Caleb jumped on Fjord's back and attempted to cast Fly on them both, however the golem caught them in an antimagic field. They took him to Rexxentrum in shackles and he was sentenced to life imprisonment. Astrid replied, "race you to the top. on Lorenzo with a Fire Bolt to the head and succeeded on the resulting wisdom save. After dinner, the party were left alone with Astrid and Eadwulf, who Caleb invited to come along with them. Caleb later used Teleportation Circle to take the Nein and the newly-restored Clay family to Uthodurn. "The Threads Converge" (2x85) While taking a watch that night, Caleb noticed that Jester and Fjord were now in a relationship. [159] When the Mighty Nein returned to Rexxentrum after Traveler Con, Caleb and the group received an invitation from Trent Ikithon to have dinner with him, Astrid, and Eadwulf at Trent's home in The Candles. "High Seas, High Stakes" (2x99) Caleb, Beau, and Jester went to a bakery in the Tri-Spires and then stopped by Chastity's Nook, a shop specializing in smutty literature. "Sarsaparilla, Licorice, and Red Hot" (2x127) Astrid stated that she was impressed and proud of his recent activities. caleb widogast [critical role] i am going to tell you the story of how i murdered my mother and father 45Pins 3y Collection by jenna Dark Acedemia Light In The Dark Witch Aesthetic Book Aesthetic Witchy Academia Aesthetic Vintage Books Aesthetic Dark Magic Library Aesthetic Dark Academia Aesthetic Pictures Dark Academia Pictures Cats and books. [154], Fan art of Ikithon's students, by HeartofPack. [152][153] Some months after Lucien and Trent were defeated, they returned to the Temporal Dock in Aeor. His motivations were at first selfish, centered around what they could do for him (and Nott). Suddenly, she broke one of her chains and stabbed Caleb deeply with a pointed piece of metal before being overpowered by the guards, and Essek magically killed her at Caleb's signal. He found that newer arcane experiments regarding time and reality were being fielded within the Soltryce Academy in Rexxentrum into a newer magical energy that could seemingly adjust such properties with ease. The following day, the Nein met a party of Dwendalian scouts, who were immediately ambushed by Kryn warriors. Fan art of Caleb casting Widogast's Web of Fire, by Ayzek V Kass. 200 gp-worth of high quality parchment and ink (unused), 1250 gp-worth of high quality parchment and ink, Skilled (Perception, Intimidation, Persuasion), First eye: Mild telepathy with others bearing eyes (120 feet), Third eye: Ability to see through illusions, Fourth eye: Ability to see into the ethereal plane - unused, Fifth eye: Ability to scry into the "eye" of another - unused, Spellcasting (Intelligence-based ability), "It's on the table though, so on the table it will stay. These abilities disappeared with the eyes after Lucien's final defeat. The Mighty Nein met Shadowhand Essek Thelyss for the first time, who led them to the prison where Yeza was being held. Caleb dug a grave with his cat's paw, removed Molly's coat, and wrapped him in his tapestry. "The Folding Halls" (2x80) This wiki contains spoilers for all stories of Critical Role. Str He realized his mistake, apologized, and started to stumble away, but Jester reminded him that she promised to not let him sleep in the gutter. Caleb cast another original creation of his for the first time: Widogast's Vault of Amber. After Teleporting to the Sanitorium, Caleb, Veth, and Jester as "Team Firestorm" entered, brutally killing the guards and finding the Amulets and some residuum shards in a vault beyond a torture chamber. [art 15]. Jester has never mentioned romantic feelings towards Caleb, but cares a lot about him platonically. Caleb Widogast He dubbed it William or Little Willi for short. "Fair-weather Faith" (2x123) Below are the player character stats as they have been most recently updated on the show. [170] After an abrupt battle between Trent, Astrid, Eadwulf, and the members of the Mighty Nein, Trent Ikithon was subdued and brought before a court to expose his corruptive involvement in the Cerberus Assembly. ", From Old French, it can mean "destruction" or "destroyed; ravaged; decimated", and is an alternate form of. Caleb answered that if they don't stop the Somnovem they can't take care of the problems in the Dwendalian Empire. Caleb acquired a fourth red eye while connecting with the hive mind of the Somnovem. They leaped onto a giant gear and rode it until they were able to be rescued by Jester. The apparent leader invited him to step forward, but when Caleb did so, a rope wrapped his ankles and hoisted him dangling upside-down three or four feet off the ground. Fjord said he knew that Caleb had done terrible things, but he saw a good man and a good friend, and that the party would look to Caleb for cues on how to deal with the Assembly.[135]. Jester and Caleb found the Tri-Spire and attempted to enter. Caleb, Fjord, and Caduceus went out for fish and chips, and talked about destiny and fate, their obligation to try to stop Tharizdun even if it meant their deaths, their growing attachment to the group, and their sense of duty to try to rescue Yasha from Obann. Caleb's intelligence is one of the highest for any player character, tied with Percy, Lyra and Lillith. His attacks forced Lucien to burn through legendary resistances, and when Essek was charmed, Caleb dispelled the effect. She quietly told Caleb that Ludinus Da'leth had asked that they be tracked by the Volstrucker while in Eiselcross and that he knew the Nein were in town and that Vess DeRogna was dead. Caleb has shown trust in Beauregard numerous times by choosing to hang onto her shoulder while his senses were transferred into his companion, Frumpkin. [120][121][122], Caleb has been "a little in love" with Jester since their waltz in "The Hour of Honor" (2x24), although he regards his feelings as "useless" and "a problem" and feels that either Beau or Fjord would be better for her. Ooh, it's quiet. Caleb used Programmed Illusion to create a slideshow of all the adventures the Mighty Nein had had together in an attempt to prevent Vokodo's mind altering powers from affecting them. While the Mighty Nein explored the sewers, Caleb repeatedly used Fire Bolt to clear spider webs blocking their path. After the trip to Uthodurn to reforge Dwueth'var, Caleb suggested returning to Rosohna so that he could interrogate the Scourger held in the Dungeon of Penance. However, he told Nott in private that he did not feel good about what just happened and was unsure about the direction the group was going. [115], Fan art of Veth hugging Caleb, by BlackSalander. He replied that he cared for her, but it had been a very long time. Fan art of Caleb and Essek, by heidzdraws. It's been years since he broke his family to pieces. I hope I do not let you down. [84] Caleb and Fjord dropped large amounts of their blood onto the pedestal. Caleb was present for Molly's death and funeral, eulogizing him by saying "shine bright, circus man." [64] Nott blamed herself for their inability to stay in any place for long without getting into trouble. [art 9], When Bren was around 17, as a test of his three students' loyalty, Trent modified their memories so they believed that their parents had betrayed the empire. He was able to identify and dispel a trap in a "bad armoire". Caleb could use it. [113] Even though Frumpkin's deaths are temporary, Caleb takes it personally when someone other than Nott kills him. He'll 100% avoid something that he doesn't like rather than deal with it. Character Design Inspiration. After a long, hard battle against the Iron Shepherds, Caleb got the How do you want to do this? W--was Am. "Reflections" (2x68) She questioned them about their motives, as Empire kids, for being in the Kryn Dynasty, but nevertheless gave the Mighty Nein a job clearing an infestation of giants from Deepriver Mine. Caleb read from the Scroll of Invisibility and led the way through the Sour Nest. "Commerce & Chaos" (2x31) She welcomed him, was seemingly honest in her responses to his questions, and invited him to stay longer. I value this family, Fjord, because I killed my own, for these people that we are going to deal with. We could make it better, if you want to.". "Ice and Fire" (2x121) When Fjord confessed to the party that he had broken his pact with Uk'otoa and was now powerless, Caleb gave Fjord his Glove of Blasting. Caleb got the HDYWTDT? Essek agreed to teleport the party to the Lotusden Greenwood, although there was a miscommunication about their precise destination. First seen After discovered DeRogna's dead body, Caleb placed her in his Vault of Amber. He dreamed of becoming a teacher in the Academy. ", "Anybody can make lights. "Campaign 3 Episode 50" (3x50) (stream) For instance, he gave him to Yasha to hold when she rejoined the party, [109], he sent him to Kiri to try to calm her,[110] and loaned him to Beauregard to thank her for not telling anyone about his past. Caleb accidentally revealed Nott's goblin nature in a social misunderstanding. Fjord used a potion to wake Caleb up, and the party quickly fled from the smoldering house. Through Frumpkin, Caleb witnessed Fjord speaking in his true accent before unlocking the second seal of Uk'otoa in the underwater temple beneath Gravid Archipelago. During their escape, Caleb set the ship and part of the dock on fire. Later that night, the Mighty Nein went to the Restless Wharf, in hopes of spying on and perhaps interrogating Marius LePual. Common, Zemnian,[8] Sylvan,[9] Celestial[10] He asked her what had happened after he broke, since he has no memories after his home burned. He then cast Widogast's Nascent Nein-Sided Tower, lovingly customized for Beau and Yasha's date. "Temple of the False Serpent" (2x39) In order to protect the others, Caleb attempted to take sole responsibility for Kylre's death, but circumstances forced the truth to come out instead. He is played by Liam O'Brien. [168] Caleb accepted Ikithon's invitation to dinner with the Mighty Nein, Ikithon, Astrid, and Eadwulf present, and Ikithon insinuated that Caleb's mental healing and escape from the Vergesson Sanatorium had been orchestrated by Ikithon to strengthen Caleb's potential as an eventual Cerberus Assembly member,[169] even if that meant he would attempt to kill Ikithon. "Fetching Fables & Frosty Friends" (2x115) They then successfully escaped the mansion. "Disparate Pieces" (2x04) [114], Caleb decided to release Frumpkin after coming to terms with his past and his possible chance of death at the hands of Lucien. "Rebirth" (2x139) He also read up on the history and eight current members of the Cerberus Assembly. "Family Gathering" (2x71) Cute Art. Essek asked him to demonstrate his magical prowess, and Caleb cast Cat's Ire. He allowed them to see a few rooms on the eighth floor, including a reproduction of Caleb's childhood home and one of the Nestled Nook Inn in Trostenwald, where the party first met. When the party arrived back in Rosohna, Caleb used Seeming to play a prank on Fjord.