Candela Obscura – Details, episodes & analysis

Aabria Iyengar, Liam O’Brien, Spenser Starke, and Matthew Mercer gather together to discuss the otherworldly experience of being Game Masters in the world of Candela Obscura! Learn about the unique techniques these Game Masters used to create their settings, develop meaningful arcs for their players, and craft a thrilling mystery using the Illuminated Worlds System. We hope this helps you with your own investigations! Dive into your own Candela Obscura games on Candela Obscura Games Week, July 26th - August 1st! Learn more about where to find and run games by visiting https://darringtonpress.com. Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops! United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERS Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, custom emojis & badges, and instant VOD access after streams: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole GAME MASTERS Aabria Iyengar Liam O'Brien Matthew Mercer Spenser Starke

When a vile phenomenon emerges on set, the cameras roll on the Circle of the Silver Screen - Assignment #29 -1128 "Stagecraft" The world of Candela Obscura comes to life for a special one-shot assignment prepared and performed in front of a live audience at the United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles. A session zero with VIP ticketholders preceded this special one-shot, where our game master and players worked with the live audience to complete character creation, develop relationships, and forge their circle. The session zero with VIP ticketholders is available now, exclusively on Beacon. We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join Get unparalleled access to Critical Role with Beacon. Enjoy the shows you love completely ad-free, plus new exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. Watch Critical Role LIVE at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on June 15th as Bells Hells gather their courage and their allies to stop Ludinus Da’leth and his planned destruction of the gods. Tickets are on sale now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090060A6C2C9330F Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops! United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system. Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, Candela Obscura, and Exandria Unlimited. The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Spenser Starke as Game Master Marisha Ray as Jacqueline "Jackie" Renoux Khary Payton as Chey Tanii Mcheza Laura Bailey as Evelyn White Matthew Mercer as Lester Shaw Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall Produced by Maxwell James, Ashley Middlebrook, and Steve Failows Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe Music by Colm McGuinness Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

A hunger yearns throughout city streets, as The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil toil to unravel the mysteries of Newfaires ancient history.
Download and play the Quickstart Guide for Candela Obscura at https://darringtonpress.com/candela
Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.
This first chapter of Candela Obscura will be 3 stand-alone episodes starring Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson with a story led by Matthew Mercer.
The show will continue on the last Thursday of each month.
Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive.
The podcast and YouTube VOD will be available two weeks after each episode’s initial broadcast. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-our-new-horror-ttrpg-show-premieres-may-25th/
Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey
Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall
Directed by Steve Failows
Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows
Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe
Music by Colm McGuinness
Character Art by Lisa Fricke
Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources
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After witnessing a devastating tragedy, a young street urchin has the veil yanked from his shrouded life - upturning and thrusting him into an esoteric world, guided by the light of a secret order…
Download and play the Quickstart Guide for Candela Obscura at https://darringtonpress.com/candela
Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.
This first chapter of Candela Obscura will be 3 stand-alone episodes starring Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson with a story led by Matthew Mercer.
The show will continue on the last Thursday of each month.
Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive.
The podcast and YouTube VOD will be available two weeks after each episode’s initial broadcast. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-our-new-horror-ttrpg-show-premieres-may-25th/
Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris LockeyGame Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall
Directed by Steve Failows
Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows
Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin JaffeMusic by Colm McGuinness
Character Art by Lisa Fricke
Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

We're thrilled to announce Candela Obscura, a brand new game, in a brand new world, using a brand new system!
Candela Obscura is an ongoing horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging improv and gaming as story mechanics, the series features the Candela Obscura game, which is run on the Illuminated Worlds System, both created by Critical Role’s publishing company, Darrington Press.
The first chapter of Candela Obscura stars veteran voice actors Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson and the story is led by Matthew Mercer.
The show will premiere on May 25th at 7pm Pacific on Twitch & YouTube and continues on the last Thursday of each month. Podcast and VOD will be available two weeks after its initial broadcast. Learn more here.
Candela Obscura was originally created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey, with Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall serving as lead designers and writers. Steve Failows serves as our director and co-produced this project alongside Maxwell James.
Lightkeeper: Taliesin JaffeMusic by Colm McGuinness
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Past horrors resurface as the Circle of the Crimson Mirror attend a masquerade, along with Newfaires major powers. Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops! United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild Become a member on our YouTube channel! Join us for moderated live chats, emojis, and badges, plus instant VOD access after streams: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system. Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror will be three episodes long starring Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien. Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, Candela Obscura, and Exandria Unlimited. The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-the-circle-of-the-crimson-mirror-premieres-february-29th/ Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall Directed by Steve Failows Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe Music by Colm McGuinness Character Art by Lisa Fricke Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Far off upon the Glass Sea, a circle of investigators voyage home with the remains of a powerful alchemist.
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Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.
Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror will be three episodes long starring Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien.
Twitch subscribers and YouTube members gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive.
The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-the-circle-of-the-crimson-mirror-premieres-february-29th/
Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey
Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall
Directed by Steve Failows
Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows
Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe
Music by Colm McGuinness
Character Art by Lisa Fricke
Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

After a creature known throughout legend emerges within Newfaire, Candela Obscura rallies the only circle they believe capable of taking on this Fairen Folklore. Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops! United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild To join our live and moderated community chat, please head on over to our Twitch channel at: https://twitch.tv/criticalrole Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system. Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone will be three episodes long starring Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien with a story led by gamemaster Aabria Iyengar. Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive. The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/circle-of-tide-bone/ Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall Directed by Steve Failows Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe Music by Colm McGuinness Character Art by Kent Davis - https://twitter.com/iDrawBagman Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

This episode is sponsored by Aura. Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Head over to our sponsor https://www.aura.com/candelaobscura to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold. Witness the Fairelands come to life May 25th for an immersive Candela Obscura LIVE SHOW at The United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles! Tickets are on sale now: https://www.axs.com/events/548570/candela-obscura-live-tickets Something primordial stirs within the depths of Oldfaire, as the Circle of the Crimson Mirror searches for missing allies. Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops! United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild Become a member on our YouTube channel! Join us for moderated live chats, emojis, and badges, plus instant VOD access after streams: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system. Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror will be three episodes long starring Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien. Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, Candela Obscura, and Exandria Unlimited. The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-the-circle-of-the-crimson-mirror-premieres-february-29th/ Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall Directed by Steve Failows Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe Music by Colm McGuinness Character Art by Lisa Fricke Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Something deep within Oldfaire beckons the Circle of Tide and Bone, as they leave no stone unturned. Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops! United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system. Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone will be three episodes long starring Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien with a story led by gamemaster Aabria Iyengar. Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive. The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/circle-of-tide-bone/ Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall Directed by Steve Failows Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe Music by Colm McGuinness Character Art by Kent Davis - https://twitter.com/iDrawBagman Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources