The Coming Storm

is the fourth episode of the sixth chapter of Critical Role. With three of the five members of the Chroma Conclave dead, Vox Machina has a meeting with their friends in Whitestone to begin planning for the upcoming battle with Thordak. Percy decides it's time for one of their allies to stop keeping secrets from the rest.

Announcements

 * The main cast are all wearing costumes for Halloween, based on Critical Role NPCs.
 * Matthew Mercer is dressed as Victor the black powder merchant.
 * Sam Riegel is dressed as Hotis the rakshasa.
 * Taliesin Jaffe is dressed as Clarota.
 * Marisha Ray is dressed as Doctor Anna Ripley.
 * Liam O'Brien is dressed as Tyriok Gadsworth the mapmaker.
 * Laura Bailey is dressed as Lady Delilah Briarwood.
 * Travis Willingham is dressed as Lord Sylas Briarwood.

Previously on Critical Role
"Our band of adventurers, Vox Machina, were in the process of formulating their plan of attack against the Chroma Conclave, a group of chromatic dragons that had banded together and released Thordak the Cinder King, a great, massive-sized red dragon that sundered the Tal'Dorei countryside and currently sits on the main city of Emon.

"The party has traversed multiple planes, traveled all over the world, and gathered these various magical artifacts known as the Vestiges of the Divergence in preparation for this battle, honing their skills. And now, after finally defeating their third member of the Conclave and allying with a fourth, Raishan, they defeated Vorugal, the white dragon, over the ruins of Draconia in Wildemount.

"They are now returning, after gathering the spoils of the fight, making their way to the next leg of their journey, to the very, very fast-approaching conflict with the Cinder King himself."

Part I
Keyleth finishes revitalizing the plants and Vox Machina prepares to return home. Keyleth opens the portal and they enter Whitestone, arriving there in the early morning. They head towards the castle with Pike heading back to the temple. As they enter, they see Seeker Assum waiting inside the foyer. Assum puts a hand on Kima's shoulder and Keyleth attempts to counterspell whatever effect Assum is doing. Kima says it is good to see Assum, appearing to have been wiped by Raishan. He informs them that Kashaw is back and they will be having a meeting in a little bit. Assum tells them food is probably ready and leaves. Kima goes to test out her new sword some more Vex and Grog go to the deposit the dragon hide. Keyleth grabs Vax and wants to track Raishan. She wants to kill her now but Vax protests against it, saying they will not be able to even if she is diseased. She wants this to be over with but she listens to Vax. They catch up with the others.

They head to the treasury and decide they have to check in with everyone. Percy advises they don't have a plan yet so Raishan can't tell they are lying. Vax heads to Gilmore's house who has just woken up. He tells Gilmore that they killed Vorugal as he makes them tea.

Vox Machina

 * Keyleth
 * Percival de Rolo
 * Scanlan Shorthalt
 * Grog Strongjaw
 * Pike Trickfoot (absent)
 * Trinket
 * Vax'ildan
 * Vex'ahlia

Returning

 * Cassandra de Rolo
 * Shaun Gilmore
 * Jarett Howarth
 * Lady Kima
 * Kynan Leore
 * Raishan (disguised as Assum Emring)
 * Drake Thunderbrand
 * Kashaw Vesh
 * Allura Vysoren