Frigid Propositions

is the one hundred ninth episode of the second campaign of Critical Role.

Previously on Critical Role
So, last we left off, the Mighty Nein had done their preparation for the coming event of TravelerCon.

''With the help of the remaining villagers of Vo that decided to stay behind and keep the island to themselves, you managed to create an entirely inspiring event for the visiting Traveler worshipers that included all manner of things, like the gracious dick hunt, a glorious performance on stage by our wonderful Yasha - and other performers, but mainly just Yasha. There was a fight ring, apparently. The golden dick was found, and permanently affixed to the hand of Celia, and culminated with a climb towards the cusp of Rumblecusp.''

''Looking down into the caldera of the volcano, there it was revealed that the Traveler was “technically” not– but really actually is still the Traveler, but told them he was the Moonweaver and took the form of the Moonweaver, and apparently drew the wrath of the Moonweaver, and in a harsh lesson to bring him down a peg, the people were disillusioned by the Traveler, but nevertheless, seemingly brought somewhat into the graces of Sehanine herself, and it seemed to be a success. After which, you said your goodbyes, you helped take the ships that were within the confines of the Heaven Falls outside, for those who needed to use them to take them to retrieve and go back home with, and you gave the Eden’s Horizon to the remaining crew of the now-sunken Ball-Eater, and renamed it into Nein Heroez. Afterward, you made your way to Nicodranas.''

Part I
There is a brief flashback to Rumblecusp where Yasha gets an emerald and residuum tattoo increasing her dexterity before Orly and the party leave separately for Nicodranas. The tattoo spells "Orphanmaker" in runes interwoven with vines and flowers, and goes down Yasha's neck and left arm.

Back in Nicodranas, Caleb buys fine paper and ink. Caduceus buys saffron and a 5 gp token of the Wildmother. The party buys six diamonds of varying sizes. Veth asks Caleb to get her some incense or phosphorescent material and he gives her some incense from his supplies. Veth also buys toys for Luc and matching yellow coveralls for her family. At Seafloor's Bounty, Sheila Bobsnopper sells Beau ball bearings and a cart full of fireworks of dubious legality. Beau wheels it as surreptitiously as possible back to the Lavish Chateau, but she is followed by suspicious Zhelezo until Carlos Remedi lets her stash them inside the Chateau. Jester goes to surprise her mother, waking Bluud from a nap outside her door, and tells her about the party's adventures.

Fjord and Yasha go to Meandering Treasures at the Restless Wharf, where they are greeted by the tabaxi proprietor Dezima. They buy two regular healing potions and ten flasks of alchemical fire. There is also a Ring of Fire Resistance previously pawned and never reclaimed for which Dezima is asking 5000 gp. Fjord is extremely curious about the name of the prior owner and goes back and forth on whether to buy the ring, eventually leaving without it. He returns later and offers 4500 plus receiving the name of the prior owner. Dezima agrees and tells him: Diedric Sutan.

Veth visits Yeza and Luc at their new home and they have a happy reunion while Veth gives them their yellow overalls and Luc his toys. Luc and Yeza love living in Nicodranas and hearing about Veth's adventures. That evening, the party (except Veth, who stays with her family) are given a concert by the Ruby of the Sea and spend the night at the Chateau.

In the morning, Jester uses Sending to contact Vess DeRogna, who asks them to come see her in Rexxentrum regarding potential work. Beau has Caleb put a large selection of fireworks into the Vault of Amber and distributes some to the rest of the party. Jester asks her mother if she's heard from The Gentleman. She hasn't, but asks Jester to pass on to him that he's welcome to drop by the Chateau... but make sure he knows she was only casually curious about him. And Jester should also mention how pretty her mother looked.

Before they leave, Caleb gets a small turtle statue from Jester, and a monogrammed thong belonging to Yeza from Veth, to use for potentialTeleports to their homes. Veth decides to stay one more day in Nicodranas while the rest of the party goes on to Rexxentrum via Teleportation Circle, remembering to forewarn Archivist Kathedoc of their impending arrival.

Beau asks to see High Curator Yudala Fon and tells them about Vokodo and the Eyes of Nine, and Yudala promises to put their best researchers on it. Caleb uses Seeming to make the party all appear to be wearing the more severe and dull Rexxentrum styles, and they step out into the Court of Colors. Caleb suggests passing by the Soltryce Academy, and on the way they drop into Thaydeen's Endless Emporium of Enchanted Eccentricities, where they are greeted by the owner, Dimble Thaydeen.

The Mighty Nein

 * Beauregard Lionett
 * Caduceus Clay
 * Caleb Widogast
 * Frumpkin (not mentioned)
 * Fjord
 * Jester Lavorre
 * Veth Brenatto
 * Yasha Nydoorin

New

 * Dimble Thaydeen

Returning

 * Orly Skiffback
 * Sheila Bobsnopper
 * Carlos Remedi
 * Bluud
 * Marion Lavorre
 * Dezima (at Meandering Treasures)
 * Yeza Brenatto
 * Luc Brenatto
 * Vess DeRogna
 * Kathedoc
 * Yudala Fon

Mentioned

 * Diedric Sutan
 * Yussa Errenis
 * Dairon
 * Obann

Quotations
Marion: It's funny. I had an experience just like that. Jester: You did? Marion: Many years ago. When I had you. Jester: Yeah, but you're so adventurous. It would suck to be stuck behind books all day. (to Caleb) Not that there's anything wrong with books, Caleb! Books are great. Caleb: You are on thin ice, Lavorre. Yasha: Yeah. I think so. And I'm also glad that I did not kill you. Beau: Me too. Yasha: Or any of you. Beau: I'm glad we didn't kill you. Caleb: You came out stronger than when you went in. Yasha: Yeah, that's for sure. I think I am being rebuilt, just like the temple.
 * Jester: (talking about her Rumblecusp experience) It was really hard, but at the end of all of it, it kind of made me realize what's important, and how important everyone around me is.
 * Caleb: (to Beau, about becoming High Curator someday) I think your intelligence is wasted on being a footsoldier. One day, maybe.
 * Beau: (at the Chantry) You did good work here. You know, retrospectively.