The Chapter Closes

is the sixteenth episode of the eighth chapter of Critical Role and the final episode of Vox Machina's campaign. On the final episode of our campaign, victory is celebrated, and all debts are paid.

Pre-Show

 * This will be the final episode of the five-year Vox Machina campaign, but Critical Role will return in the new year with a new campaign and new characters. There will be a variety of one-shots and fun things in the interim.

Announcements

 * Shadow of War just came out, which several of the cast have worked on.
 * Sam, Laura, Travis, and Darin De Paul played in a Shadow of War-themed one shot to celebrate the game's release.
 * Liam can now officially announce his part in Shadow of War, reprising the role of Gollum. He did both voiceover and motion capture for the role.
 * Liam and Taliesin show a preview of the forthcoming Critical Role art book, titled The Chronicles of Exandria: Volume I. There will be more details on the next Talks Machina. In addition to the normal book, there will be a special edition version bound in red leather. Check out geekandsundry.com/artbook for updates; the books should be on sale in time for the holidays.
 * Ashley will be joining for the game tonight; she is just finishing shooting with Blindspot.
 * Liam gives Travis a late birthday present: his very own replica Belt of Dwarvenkind.
 * The second installment of Vox Machina: Origins, the Critical Role comic, will be available October 18th via Comixology and Dark Horse.
 * Wednesday Club will be discussing Hellboy. Liam offers to join in for that topic.
 * Taliesin is also taking over a revamped Gather Your Party on Friday nights. This Friday will be Gather Your Goth: a goth makeover.
 * The new Pact episode of the Telltale Batman game is out, featuring Matt as Mr. Freeze.
 * The cast list for Sagas of Sundry: Madness is out now. Marisha and Liam both have roles.
 * Sub-tober: Twitch is offering half-off subscriptions until October 18th.
 * Matt gives a shout out to the Critical Role crew members.

Previously on Critical Role
"Vox Machina, through their trials and tribulations, had eventually come to realize the machinations of Vecna, who ascended into godhood, transported his city from the Shadowfell of Thar Amphala to the top of a long-dead earth primordial titan, rising it and making its way toward Vasselheim, the Dawn City, the beginning of creation.

"[They] battled [their] way through its innards, up within the arcane dome that protected it. [They] managed to defeat one half of the long, frustrating Briarwood coupling, fought [their] way to the top of the tower, Entropis, did battle with Vecna, the Ascended, and, through careful planning and sacrifices, [they] managed to apply the Trammels, complete the sealing ritual, and send Venca screaming across the Divine Gate, to be sealed to wherever his divine demi-plane resides on the other side.

"As [they] all fell down upon the ruined, floating platforms of the Tower Entropis, [they] glanced over as [their] recent ally, Arkhan the Cruel, proceeded to sever his own hand, attach the Hand of Vecna, and, catching [them] off guard, transport himself beyond [their] current reach."

Vox Machina

 * Taryon Darrington (epilogue)
 * Doty 2.0
 * Keyleth
 * Percival de Rolo
 * Scanlan Shorthalt
 * Grog Strongjaw
 * Pike Trickfoot
 * Trinket
 * Vax'ildan
 * Vex'ahlia

New

 * Doty 3.0 (epilogue)
 * Elaina
 * Lawrence (epilogue)

Returning

 * Sylas Briarwood (seen via Scrying)
 * Cassandra de Rolo
 * Galdric
 * Cydric Gillsman
 * Zahra Hydris
 * J'mon Sa Ord
 * Kashaw Vesh
 * Kaylie
 * Lady Kima of Vord
 * Korren
 * Raven Queen
 * Sword of Kas
 * Velora Vessar
 * Highbearer Vord
 * Allura Vysoren
 * Scalebearer Yon

Mentioned

 * Arkhan
 * Bahamut
 * Delilah Briarwood
 * Shaun Gilmore
 * Ioun
 * Ipkesh
 * Kerrek
 * Kord
 * Lillith Daturai
 * Osysa
 * Pelor
 * Sarenrae
 * Sprigg
 * Purvan Suul
 * Sybil
 * Tiamat
 * Vecna
 * Vesh
 * Syldor Vessar