Specials

Candela ObscuraSpecials

2023
13 Episodes

Episodes

How To Play: Candela Obscura (Critical Role's New RPG)
S00E01

How To Play: Candela Obscura (Critical Role's New RPG)

Our lead Game Designer, the amazing Spenser Starke, walks you through everything you need to know about the Illuminated Worlds game system and how to play our brand new game, Candela Obscura.

25 May 202314m
San Diego Comic-Con 2023 | Critical Role: Making Candela Obscura!
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San Diego Comic-Con 2023 | Critical Role: Making Candela Obscura!

The cast and friends of Candela Obscura including Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray, Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, Matthew Mercer, Ivan Van Norman and Ashley Johnson discuss the making of the show, the game, and the whole new intriguing world.

28 Jul 202368m
Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Vassal & Veil
S00E03

Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Vassal & Veil

For the first time ever, get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Chapter 1 of Candela Obscura. Guided by Matthew Mercer, players Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their Chapter 1 relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

11 Aug 202368m
Crafting a Mystery with Matthew Mercer
S00E04

Crafting a Mystery with Matthew Mercer

Join Matthew Mercer for an in-depth interview on being the inaugural Gamemaster for Candela Obscura: Chapter 1. Learn about his unique process and discover important factors for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

11 Aug 202314m
Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread
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Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread

Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread! Guided by Spenser Starke, players Travis Willingham, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Zehra Fazal, Luis Carazo, and Marisha Ray select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

14 Nov 202386m
Crafting a Mystery with Spenser Starke
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Crafting a Mystery with Spenser Starke

Game Designer Spenser Starke elaborates on his experience both designing the Candela Obscura game and being able to serve as gamemaster for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread! Learn about his unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

21 Nov 202315m
Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone
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Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone

Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone! Guided by game master Aabria Iyengar, players Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

30 Jan 202496m
Crafting a Mystery with Aabria Iyengar
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Crafting a Mystery with Aabria Iyengar

The incredibly talented Aabria Iyengar discusses her unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

06 Feb 202417m
Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: The Crimson Mirror
S00E09

Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: The Crimson Mirror

Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror! Guided by game master Liam O’Brien, players Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, Taliesin Jaffe, and Katy O’Brian select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System. (Due to a scheduling conflict, the phenomenal Katy O’Brian was not able to join us for the actual investigation.)

30 Apr 2024100m
Crafting a Mystery with Liam O'Brien
S00E10

Crafting a Mystery with Liam O'Brien

The one and only Liam O'Brien elaborates on his experience as game master for Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror and describes how he was able to incorporate his personal roots into the story! Learn about his unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

07 May 202414m
Creating Characters for The Circle of the Silver Screen at our LIVE Candela Obscura Show
S00E11

Creating Characters for The Circle of the Silver Screen at our LIVE Candela Obscura Show

Check out our session zero with our VIP ticketholders as our game master and players worked with the live audience to complete character creation, develop relationships, and forge their circle.

25 May 202464m
Candela Obscura Live: The Circle of the Silver Screen
S00E12

Candela Obscura Live: The Circle of the Silver Screen

When a vile phenomenon emerges on set, the cameras roll on the Circle of the Silver Screen - Assignment #29 -1128 "Stagecraft"

25 May 2024226m
Game Master Roundtable
S00E13

Game Master Roundtable

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!

25 Jun 202480m