Today on The Character sheet our ttrpg and fantasy news coverage has us diving back into the HUGE episode 63 of Critical Role’s campaign 3…and how one character…Bor’Dor Dog’Son managed to leave Critical Role’s Bell’s Hells broken and changed forever in his short run on the show…and what it means when the two split parties of Bell’s Hells try to come back together next episode.
So was Bor’Dor the most impactful guest star Critical Role has ever seen…and just how deep did the damage he inflicted on Laudna, Orym, and the rest of the party really go…and are they now forever broken…changed irrevocably by his actions and betrayal? Are Orym and Laudna doomed to lose control of themselves and who they were as a person in the wake of Bor’Dor’s actions?
Find out what no guest star has ever left such a massive impact on Critical Role…or left the cast and the party itself so broken and shattered…as we look at just what Bor’Dor’s actions mean for the future of Critical Role campaign 3.
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Will Bell's Hells ever recover from the Trauma of Bor'Dor's betrayal…or has he left Laudna and Orym broken for good?
When the 2 groups Reunite, Im excited to see how they react to one another's experiences. Bor'Dor def had one of the biggest jaw-dropping CR guest character moments
It wasn't the first betrayal that Bells Hells had to deal with…It too was a guest star that stung them…The character from the shadow realm. As far as the biggest impact a guest had…I didn't see any of the Mighty Nien series. The ones that helped Vox Machina in the battle in the walking mountain was important!
There were a some people in the chat of the initial broadcast that were mad that they killed Bor'Dor. Not me. I hate it had to happen, but it makes sense. He was part of a group willing to murder uninvolved innocents to accomplish a goal that could wind up having very bad unforeseen consequences. The Ruby Vanguard killed Orym's husband and those twins who were just researching, all for the goal of releasing an entity that may do much more than just eat the gods. Bor'Dor was a complex character, though. He had good reason to hate at least a particular group of god worshipers. To extend that to attacking all worshipers of all gods is where it turns into terrorism. Utkarsh did a bang up job of playing that character. So much that he did that seemed silly or weird now makes so much sense. Laying down in the first fight, murdering that cleric from behind. It all tracks.
I think I have to give the biggest guest star appearance to Arkhan at the end of campaign 1 with his bait and switch (to avoid giving spoilers to those who have not seen) since it impeded Vox Machina from getting the ultimate victory of their story, but I think the fact that Bor'Dor's betrayal happening mid campaign will have a much heavier impact on the plot.
Bor'dor did a lot and will be remembered. But he still pales in comparison to the glorious shooting star that was Spurt.
The episode is still not on youtube and a real spoiler title to your video. Isn't everybody that can watch live on Twitch, I like your content but can you please use better titles that won't kill the surprise to those who don't get the opportunity to watch the episode yet?
Arkhan still had the biggest impact in my opinion. Would have preferred it if Bor'Dor had escaped to become a recurring villain.
It was AWESOME! He played them all and almost killed them all. A great turn.
Marisha Rae portrayed her character in the most authentic way. Absolutely she should have killed him. In my 40 years of playing this game, it is the most true alignment role play I have seen in years. If I were the DM in this, I wouldn't even think of changing her current alignment as she acted exactly as her character should have, after what she has been through. I even tweeted to Matt the same. This was the most D&D accuracy I have seen and a refreshing end to this episode. Sure he died, but as Orym said, it's war
You think this was more impactful than Erika showing the players that sometimes guests can't be trusted? Imagine the reaction of the table if Erika was never a guest and that BorDor was the first to betray the party.
So pivotal, sure, mind blowing, not even close.
I mean it was nuts but Yu also did the heel turn and Arkhan's move impacted wider DnD cannon
I'm gonna unsubscribe, it's not the first time your thumbnail spoils an episode…
well He ( Bor'dor ) lasted more than 7 days… or was it 11???
He claims Bordor is at peace and stuff but this is more realistic
Death DMV Clerk: Bordor Dogson… let's see you dedicated a part of your life to a god-eater cult, murdered an Priest and Angel in 5 minutes of each other, and died trying to kill 5 people you lied about being friends with…
pulls trap door lever
He solidified the characters as good for me. I really had a hard time with Laudna (I was in the crowd of she should have died) but now that she and Orym are broken…wait is Ashton now the only one who can piece them all back together? Caducues 2.0 with much more swearing and is probably going to make a lot of mistakes here we go
I have not followed CR recently. Last episode I saw laudna died
I love the fact that Liem and Marisha look like they just want to lay face down in a puddle. Prism and Bordor's actors are questioning what is going on. And Talisan and Danise's actress are all "I thought this was the shopping episode?"
The scene that ended with "We are at war." gave me SO many chills. And it now lives in my head rent-free, next to all of the other softly-delivered kicks to the soul that Orym has gifted us with this campaign.
I've thought about "Well Imogen, I wish my family didn't have to die for her brighter tomorrow." SO often during recent episodes.
As for whether or not this was the "biggest" betrayal? Nah. Arkhan extended a hand, and trust in guest characters was shattered forever.
Loved Utkarsh but like… I feel worse for Laudna and the repercussions she’s about to face for opening the Delilah door again than I do Bor’dor. He knew what he was doing.
Powerful scenes and a dramatic turn, definitetly! But more impactful than Keg? If you hold that Keg was at all responsible for Mollymauk's death, then Keg had more long term impact. (Unless this turns Orrym in FASCINATING ways!)
Laudna has become the most interesting character and I see shades of Anakin Skywalker. I felt bad for bordor and playing inexperience was a factor in how fast he died. Going to watch 4 sided for the hopes we get more information. I was confused on the last seconds as prism chose Marquette but they are all going together. Clearly she was as well
The "emotional damage" party delivered emotionally damage to the party. Classic!
I feel like Matt is trying to (or open to) splitting the party's objectives and turning them against each other
Don’t spoil things again, you ill thought git