Caleb and Jester removed the Threshold crest that Cree had placed within Cognouza, and Caduceus sent it into the Elemental Plane of Fire. All three of them were also trained to interrogate and execute dissidents to the Empire. Later, Caleb tinkered with the magic-silencing collar from the Happy Fun Ball and learned that the power source it required could likely only be acquired from the ruins of the Age of Arcanum city of Aeor in Eiselcross. While sailing to the peace negotiations, Caleb revealed to Fjord that he valued his new-found family with the Mighty Nein because he had killed his own for those in power in the Empire. The party reluctantly attacked Caleb, realizing he'd been charmed, and he cast a Wall of Fire to defend himself. [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. While he thought Avantika was sleeping, Caleb sent Frumpkin to sit on her dagger and tried to cast Identify on it through Frumpkin. Approximately five years after his escape from the asylum, Nott and Caleb met in a small jail (where he introduced himself to Nott as "Caleb Widogast"), from which they escaped together. Essek Thelyss escorted them there, and Caleb, Jester, and Caduceus entered the heavily guarded cell where the Scourger was chained. Caleb's intelligence is one of the highest for any player character, tied with Percy, Lyra and Lillith. Fan art of Fjord and Caleb[131], by Jas. That afternoon, Essek taught Caleb the dunamancy spells Immovable Object and Resonant Echo. 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. A small turtle statue sculpted by Jester as a child. They discussed their goals and the possibility of atonement. Frumpkin (familiar)Veth Brenatto (best friend)Astrid Becke (ex-girlfriend)Eadwulf Grieve (ex-boyfriend)[11]Trent Ikithon (former instructor)Jannik (former pet moorbounder)Essek Thelyss (dunamancy teacher, boyfriend, life-long friend) Mighty Nein (member) The Revelry (former member) Caleb participated in both the Sutan and Prucine heists that night. The following night, Caleb read Der Katzenprinz aloud to Jester, translating it from Zemnian. [37] He does not consider himself to be remotely brave.[38]. The party found the "Temporal Dock Project" in the Genesis Ward, learning that the Aeorians were learning to travel backwards within their own timelines. From there, he, Jester, and Fjord Polymorphed into giant eagles and flew the group to near the final temple, where they intercepted Uk'otoa's servants. Jester and Caleb found the Tri-Spire and attempted to enter. Caleb offered to do so in return for unspecified favor at some point in the future, and they both cut themselves and used their blood to activate the altar, stopping just before completing the ritual. [art 12]. At Balenpost, Caleb and Beau built a snowman together and started a snowball fight. [174], Fan art of Caleb, by Minttu Hynninen. [art 4] Caleb said he missed being clean-shaven. Lvl 10 In the middle of the ambush, Mollymauk was killed by Lorenzo. Leofric Ermendrud (father)Una Ermendrud (mother)Luc Brenatto (godson) Caleb and Fjord are friends. Caleb is attracted to both men and women. Wis "[67], Fan art of Caleb, Nott, and Frumpkin, by Andreas Provoost. Martinet Da'leth offered Caleb the ensuing vacancy on the Cerberus Assembly, but Caleb declined and later learned Astrid had accepted it. [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. Caleb told the party that they could sleep safely inside the bubble and no one would be kidnapped again. [161], At the start of the campaign, Caleb had unspecified plans for when he became powerful enough to "bend reality" to his will, which have evolved as the campaign has progressed. Caleb told Nott that he didn't want to kill her, but he thought that in time, he could restore her. Fan art of Caleb and Frumpkin, by HeartofPack. Jester and Caleb reconciled after their fight the previous episode, and she apologized to him for her ignorance. He also has two unusual languages (Sylvan and Celestial) and only 1 is from being Human. "A Heart Grown Cold" (2x113) In the battle with the hydra, Caleb successfully Slowed it, limiting the creature to one head attack per round, rather than multiple. He also revealed for the first time that he had been experimented on by having crystals placed into his arms, leaving the scars which he had kept hidden with bandages since the party met him. Caleb walked away, and Yasha destroyed the bowl with Magician's Judge. Character Information The party managed to successfully leave combat with the Tombtakers, although they were still being pursued. "Beneath Bazzoxan" (2x66) Caleb and Yasha have similar tragic backgrounds, feeling responsible for the death of a loved one. [142][143][144] Their friendship began after the Mighty Nein were assigned to Esseks stewardship, and Essek agreed to tutor a curious Caleb in dunamancy. 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. [51] His father Leofric was a member of the Righteous Brand. In the aftermath of Vokodo's defeat, Caleb and Yasha shared a moment. "The Ruined Sliver" (2x104) 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". Now, she loved him, but then, she was hoping he'd become powerful enough to kill her and change her body in the same way as was done to her previously. Caleb was enraptured by an Aeorian records room, filled with notes and blank paper, and decided to spend ten minutes casting his Vault of Amber. He also revealed that he mentally broke Caleb because he thought it would help him grow into a powerful wizard like his parents wanted. He would then escort his parents to Tal'Dorei with enough gems to start a life there, and in about twenty years he would join them. We approach an important moment in this campaign as Critical Role's anniversary also approaches! In Trostenwald, Caleb's general lack of hygiene attracted the attention of Jester. Caleb assisted in intimidating Algar into leaving Nicodranas. A book of letters to Una and Leofric Ermendrud. Because of this, Matt now uses a German accent for Zemnian characters. Character Art. "The Hour of Honor" (2x24) Critter blog keeping track of monster stats, crits, and anything else that can be quantified on Critical Role. 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. Essek then used magic to destroy the damaged cylinder, releasing the diamond-shaped dark purple gem, which he gave to Caleb. [24] Caleb has a soft Zemnian (German) accent. Beauregard has called Caleb her best friend, and Beauregard is probably the person Caleb trusts most after Veth. One member of the Kryn party was a mage with the ability to cast various gravitational spells. Caleb is a red-haired wizard. 18 [art 32], Caleb is fond of Frumpkin. When revealing what had transpired to the rest of the party, Caleb said that Essek had seemed conflicted, and that perhaps sense could be talked to him. Fjord told him he was a good friend, and although he had done terrible things, he still saw a good man. I hope I do not let you down. "The Gates of Zadash" (2x08) Places Caleb and Beau disagreed about the best course of action when they found the bowl Calianna was searching for. After the group released Thuron, Caleb was instrumental in regaining possession of the beacon, using a disguise and Friends to take it from a guard. Before Caleb spent a decade in an asylum, he was an evocation wizard. The crest was instead teleported somewhere within the Pearlbow Wilderness. Later on, the Mighty Nein came across the Rejuvenation Chamber, within which Essek and Caleb sensed dunamis energy. When the Mistake began sinking due to a puncture in the hull, Caleb cast Leomund's Tiny Hut to seal the breach. [art 8], Caleb has blue eyes, a cleft chin, and reddish-brown hair. [165] In "Fond Farewells" (2x141), Caleb destroyed the T-dock chamber in Aeor, removing the possibility of time travel for himself and future adventurers. Ooh, it's quiet. 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. At the Invulnerable Vagrant, Pumat Sol Prestidigitated the dirt off of Caleb. For the heist of the Sour Nest, Caleb sent Frumpkin in owl form to scout the exterior. Fan art of Caleb at his parents' graves, by Ana Fedina. Once the monsters were killed, Capeleb picked up Essek and waved him in front of the clerics, attempting to get them to heal him. Campaign Two (141 episodes)Campaign Three (1 episode)Specials (3 episodes) [155] The three were selected to undergo Trent Ikithon's Volstrucker training together and were used in his human experimentation of embedding refined residuum crystals into their skin. In the middle of casting the Transmogrification, however, Nott and Caleb heard a loud cackling and realized that the curse placed on Nott prevented her from being turned back into a halfling. # LAURA Ish, it's quiet-ish . They escaped to Tidepeak Tower only to learn Yussa was in an unwakeable trance. On the way out of town, he and Fjord recognized a kindred adult nature that the other members of the group lacked. He asked the empty room, "What are we going to do about our home? "A Pirate's Life for Me" (2x41) 14 You're so little. Molly then asked if he was alright, and kissed Caleb on the forehead. [172], As a boy, Bren dreamed of being a teacher at the Soltryce Academy. Caleb Widogast, born Bren Aldric Ermendrud, is a human wizard and a member of the adventuring party known as the Mighty Nein. Caleb being a charlatan explains why he didn't wash his face, tried to resist being cleaned up by the prestigitation, and later picked up mud and put it into his pockets. [137], Caleb and Molly were friends. [123] Caleb appreciates Jester's positive attitude and playfulness that remind him of the life he could have had, if things had gone differently for him, and during the time before he revealed his past to her enjoyed the fact that she saw him as he could or should have been. Critical Role fanart of our favorite hobo wizard, albeit with his initial hobo outfit. Astrid asked Caleb if he meant what he said inside, that he means to stop Trent, and Caleb said he did. Before bed, Caleb reassured Jester, telling her that while he was a transmutation wizard, she was the one who changed people. Caleb asked Fjord and Nott to accompany him on a walk to the Soltryce Academy. AC Caleb was stunned when Nott found Luc at Old Edith's and referred to him as her son. Caleb took Jester's haversack while she was missing. "Xhorhas" (2x51) His home was a small cottage in the style of his parents' home in Blumenthal, with planters of green beans in front,[95] but he usually put up his tower once inside and spent the nights there. Caleb suggested continuing to facilitate the peace negotiations and then afterwards, surgically removing the problem after the fact, saying he wanted the murderers removed from power in his country because he was tired of children being thrown on the pyre. Fan art of Caleb and Essek, by Aurex Aldori. Caleb and Nott eventually decided to spend the day with Jester, Beauregard, and Fjord before heading to the carnival that night. And they did so. "Converging Fury" (2x27) Caleb asked Yasha for advice on getting along with a group. The ninth floor of the tower depicted an infinity of stars, resembling Caleb's dream after attuning to the Luxon beacon for the first time. They later collaborated with Caleb and Beau in sharing their story with the Cobalt Soul. These abilities disappeared with the eyes after Lucien's final defeat. [112] He has let Nott eat Frumpkin twice. They also share a sharp analytical mind and vast general knowledge, especially when it comes to history. "Lingering Wounds" (2x89) The next day, Caleb and Beau visited the library. Caleb told Essek they were friends now, and Essek responded, "I like that." He's broken, he's traumatized, but he's doing his best. "The Endless Burrows" (2x50) "Manifold Morals" (2x74) Stats He also has two red-eye tattoos, one between his shoulderblades and one on the front of his right shoulder. Caleb and Nott were briefly banned from the Cobalt Soul Archive in Uthodurn after running "Modern Literature" to steal a page from one of the books there. [111], Though Frumpkin has died on multiple occasions, this does not seem to bother Caleb or 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. [34] Upon Lucien's final defeat, the red eyes vanished, and his body was restored to its pre-Pattern state. There are many nights where he toys with the idea of letting it all fall away and giving up. Yes, I was a student of the, "A long time ago you asked me about myself and I just never answered. Fan art of Caleb hugging Veth and Essek, by Giulia Valentini (kurocyou). Fan art of Caleb Widogast casting Shield, by Tyrone Andersen. Astrid and Eadwulf came to the Lavish Chateau in disguise to warn the party that the Mighty Nein and their families were being pursued by Trent. It was Caleb's idea to stay in Trostenwald to find new companions "to tag along with. Caleb asked the Bright Queen what it would take to end the war, and she answered that she wanted retribution. "Within the Nest" (2x28) It had been so long since either of you have felt genuinely loved, Caleb never wanted to lose you. She and Astrid Becke were encouraging him to take a full-time professorship at the Academy, but as of the events of "The Mighty Nein Reunited Part 1" (Sx73) (six months post-Campaign), he was "not quite ready for that". Later, Nott pulled Caleb aside to tell him that she'd noticed something off about Essek. and Caleb eventually told her, "It's too late.". It could be a joke, but it could also be excellent role play from sam hid as a joke. 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. Death episode(s) Fan art of Caleb's Kryn outfit, by Lalou. [art 29], "Fond Farewells" (2x141) Caleb pulled away, pressing a kiss on your forehead as he wiped tears off of your cheeks. ", "Dark Waters" (2x98) . [89] Recognizing Caleb's distress, Caduceus calmed and reassured him. Jump to content Toggle sidebar Search Create account Personal tools Create account Log in Pages for logged out editors learn more Talk Dark mode Contributions Navigation Main page Recent changes "The Chase Begins" (2x112) 17 He'll 100% avoid something that he doesn't like rather than deal with it. Caleb asked for an unspecified favor in return if he helps figure out this pedestal. Should I trust you? Caleb then cast Teleport to move the book between his parent's bodies. ", "I'm either a clown or a toad-killer. "The Threads Converge" (2x85) Outside of times when he uses Frumpkin to advance his goals, Caleb treats Frumpkin like a domestic cat, frequently showing him physical affection[105] and getting emotional support from him in stressful or sad moments. Later that night, the Mighty Nein went to the Restless Wharf, in hopes of spying on and perhaps interrogating Marius LePual. 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. Creature type Caleb is the first player character on Critical Role to roll a Natural 20 while attacking himself. "Where The River Goes" (2x15) When Liam speaks the Zemnian language as Caleb, he actually speaks German. Caleb was killed by Lucien during the party's battle against him as the Cognouza Incarnate, but Jester was able to Revivify him. Caleb, Beau, Molly, and Nott woke up to find that Fjord, Jester, and Yasha had been kidnapped by the Iron Shepherds. "Homeward Bound" (2x48) Stream Caleb also talked to Beau, and urged her to let Dairon know what was going on. Receive a personal letter from Caleb Widogast, a character played by Liam O'Brien in Critical Role campaign two. He also empowered his lucky rock as a Transmuter's Stone. "Rebirth" (2x139) While exploring the temple interior, the party discovered inscriptions on the walls that couldn't be deciphered, even with Comprehend Languages. Before setting sail for the peace talks, the Mighty Nein decided to speak with the Cerberus Assembly delegates. Click each card to check out their corresponding character sheets. [art 30], Una and Leofric were Caleb's parents. Caleb proposed to the group that they try to stop the war by "cutting the cancer" out of his homeland. After that, he killed one of the guards, took a necklace to hide from Ikithon, and escaped. Caleb could use it. For the rest of his life, he taught, not only Luc Brenatto, but also at Veth's summer camp for young adventurers, and at the Soltryce Academy. Caleb reassured her that she was working toward something good by helping to make the Empire safe again for her family; he didn't judge her, but she was the one who had to find the answers to her questions herself. Beau approached Caleb and apologized for the previous night. [56] In addition, at some point during this time, Bren fell in love with his fellow students, both Astrid and Eadwulf, and had a polyamorous relationship with them. He started going by multiple aliases and hid from Trent for the next five years. In the morning of the fight against Vokodo, Caleb woke up forgetting why they were on the island. "Hell or High Water" (2x136) Caleb Polymorphed into a giant eagle to explore the Arbor Exemplar. Caleb also looked into the Traveler. Caleb accidentally revealed Nott's goblin nature in a social misunderstanding. Caleb was alarmed when Nott introduced herself as "Bren" to Calianna, before realizing that the choice of pseudonym was pure coincidence. . Reani, Jester, and Caleb turned into bats to scout the Tumblecarve residence, but Jester and Caleb became very distracted by the promise of bread as a reward. Caleb and Veth are best friends[116] and love each other unconditionally, often referring to themselves as part of a family. [art 11]. Frumpkin attacked Ren, clawing him, and Ren ran into his office. Caleb went with Beau and Jester to meet with a disguised Dairon. 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. And Essek who Caleb thought was so, like, intellectually attractive and sexually attractive, and he was really drawn to him, but that was . She explained that he started lashing out violently at her and others as well, showing him the burn scars on her neck. 10 [85], "The Stowaway" (2x45) The party then rescued Jester, Fjord, and Yasha.[73]. The Mighty Nein traveled to Kamordah in order to find Isharnai and break the curse. And then literally the plot of PIG (2021) with Caleb instead of .