A Desperate Call

is the 36th episode of the third campaign of Critical Role.

Pre-show
Ludo McGillicutty, Sam's character in the quip ads, is slowly turning into a sunflower.

Part I
Bells Hells and Keyleth arrive in Whitestone via the Sun Tree, in the early morning. They walk towards Whitestone Castle, with Bells Hells making some polite conversation with Keyleth about their abilities and interests, and learn that she has met several of the gods. They also mention Bertrand Bell, and Keyleth tells them that he is buried within the city should they wish to visit his grave.

Keyleth reminds Orym that the attempted resurrections on Will and Derrig failed, and tells the party that it was due to a toxin that interferes with divine magic. She then inspects Laudna's body and confirms that the toxin isn't present in her, but that she would need 25,000 gold for a resurrection. The group continues to make their way to the castle. Upon reaching it, they are met by Captain Leore, who tells them that Cassandra is away but Lord de Rolo is in. As this happens, Keyleth receives a message and has to leave, but drops off Bells Hells in Percy's office and tells them that he can help them with Laudna's resurrection. As she leaves, Bells Hells tells her what they know about Otohan Thull, Ira Wendagoth, Ruidus and other plots, and she mentions that quite a lot is going on in preparation for the apogee solstice but if they write it down and give it to her she'll see what she can do.

Orym then introduces himself and the rest of the party to Percy. Percy's daughter Gwendolyn de Rolo sits in on the discussion, although Orym mentions that the topic may be difficult for children. Ashton puts down Laudna and Imogen explains that Laudna was killed by Delilah Briarwood, to which Percy has a visible reaction. He tells them that he appreciates them bringing a citizen of Whitestone home as her last resting place, but Imogen tells him that they are actually looking to resurrect Laudna.

Percy is hesitant about the resurrection, pointing out that death is part of the natural order of things and that many do not get a second chance, let alone third. Bells Hells argue that Laudna was special, and Percy asks Captain Leore to wake up Pike since ultimately he cannot perform a resurrection anyway. As they wait, Chetney expresses appreciation for Percy's craftsmanship, as a fellow artisan, and offers to see if he or others in Bells Hells could provide some assistance to him or Keyleth. Gwendolyn meanwhile tells Percy about some of the theories Bells Hells had told Keyleth about, which Percy seems somewhat amused by. Chetney gives Percy a wolf-headed trinket, which Percy gives to Gwendolyn before asking her to leave.

As they wait in the front hall, Vex and two of her children, Wolfe and Leona, enter from a morning excursion. Vex introduces herself to the party and is happy to hear that they were friends of Bertrand. She agrees that Pike is the best person to address the situation, and excuses herself to change. Pike then arrives and introduces herself as primarily a baker. Percy explains the situation, and Pike looks at Laudna, somewhat confused at her advanced state of decay before the party explains her Hollow One status. FCG tells her that they cast Gentle Repose to help preserve the body. Vex fetches some diamonds, and Pike begins a resurrection ritual, but stops abruptly, telling Bells Hells that she can sense two souls bound to Laudna's body: that of Laudna, and that of Delilah.

Player characters

 * Ashton Greymoore
 * Chetney Pock O'Pea
 * Fearne Calloway
 * Little Mister
 * Fresh Cut Grass
 * Imogen Temult
 * Laudna (corpse)
 * Orym

Returning

 * Percival de Rolo
 * Pike Trickfoot
 * Keyleth
 * Kynan Leore
 * Sun Tree (non-speaking)
 * Trinket (unnamed)
 * Vex'ahlia de Rolo

New

 * Gwendolyn de Rolo
 * Leona de Rolo (unnamed)
 * Wolfe de Rolo (unnamed)
 * Charlie (unnamed)
 * Trinket's mate

Mentioned

 * Bertrand Bell
 * Cassandra de Rolo
 * Delilah Briarwood
 * Derrig
 * Ira Wendagoth
 * Lita, Derrig's daughter
 * Otohan Thull
 * Simon, tutor of the de Rolo children
 * Sylas Briarwood
 * Will