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    The Unprecedented Implications of Practical Arcane Experimentation by

    Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)  

    04 Aug 2024

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    A fine dusting of chalk and charcoal coated his hands and chest from countless attempts to correct his blasted diagrams, a layer of grime and dried sweat sitting heavily on his skin. He ran shaking fingers over the bead of force hidden amongst his earrings and the nightshade capsule sewn into his shirt collar. The elven chain shirt sandwiched between his outer and undershirt rattled softly as he moved.
    Resigning himself to another restless night, he stared up at the deep maroon canopy overhead.

    Essek dreamt of the Nein.

     

    AKA Essek tugs on the strings of fate a little too hard and gives both himself and the Nein a bit of perspective as a result.

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    14 May 2026

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    the breath before the phrase by

    Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)  

    17 Sep 2022

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    The ringing note of a concert A is played by the oboe, echoing on its own in the space. It’s picked up by the wind section, followed rapidly by the brass, and the familiar feeling of an orchestra calibrating takes over Caleb. The tonal adjustments as each person brings their instrument into alignment sinks into him and something inside Caleb shifts in recognition as Essek leads the strings into their own tuning.

    It’s like something is waking up, like something unfurling and firing across long-unused paths of memory. His hands shake slightly, as he raises his bow and joins them, fingers fumbling against the pegs and fine tuners that give him control over his instrument.

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    Essek Thelyss is a leading violinist, his spot as Shadowhand of the Rosohna Philharmonic Orchestra has been uncontested for over a decade. Caleb Widogast is a recent arrival to the city, convinced by his friends to audition for one of the vacant violinist positions.

    After starting off on the wrong foot, Caleb and Essek get to slowly know each other, discover what brings them joy, create while defying expectations, and find out that what they can produce together may just be better than anything they can do separately.

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    13 May 2026

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    Empire Now by

    Fandoms: Critical Role: Exandria (Web Series), The Mighty Nein (Cartoon)  

    06 May 2026

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    Essek thought he knew the meaning of devotion, but watching Caleb he has now come to understand it. He sees it in the way Caleb operates, in every decision he makes. A clear devotion to his goals and his people and his passions.

    When did Essek begin to feel it himself?

    For decades Essek has danced with false devotion. False devotion to the Queen, to the Luxon, to his country. Yet, he is beginning to feel that the King of the Empire, Caleb Widogast, is a man he could dedicate a devout devotion to.

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    01 Mar 2026

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    Stammtisch by

    Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)  

    30 Jul 2018

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    Someone asked for "The Nein's first experience in Mordenkainen's mansion after Caleb learns to cast it". This is literal world-building so of COURSE it got really long and involved.

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    02 Feb 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    A beautiful look at the nein and their love for each other!

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    Accessory To by

    Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)  

    29 Oct 2025

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    Essek Thelyss comes to Soltryce to deliver guest lectures and, on the side, cultivate the brand new Archmage of Domestic Protections. He’s hoping that Caleb Widogast will oblige him by picking up his predecessor’s interest in conspiring to steal Luxon beacons, after so rudely murdering Da’leth mere weeks before the culmination of their schemes.

    Essek is prepared for espionage. He is not prepared to find a love that will change the course of his life.

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