13 episodes

Candela Obscura follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. The first chapter of Candela Obscura stars veteran voice actors Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson and the story is led by Matthew Mercer.  

Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is designed with the Illuminated Worlds system.

Candela Obscura Critical Role

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

Candela Obscura follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. The first chapter of Candela Obscura stars veteran voice actors Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson and the story is led by Matthew Mercer.  

Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is designed with the Illuminated Worlds system.

    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror | Episode 3 | Into the Abyss

    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror | Episode 3 | Into the Abyss

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    Something primordial stirs within the depths of Oldfaire, as the Circle of the Crimson Mirror searches for missing allies.

    Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops!
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    Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.

    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror will be three episodes long starring Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien.


    Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, Candela Obscura, and Exandria Unlimited.
    The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service.
    Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-the-circle-of-the-crimson-mirror-premieres-february-29th/

    Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey
    Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall
    Directed by Steve Failows
    Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows
    Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe
    Music by Colm McGuinness
    Character Art by Lisa Fricke

    Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
    Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

    • 5 hrs 24 min
    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror | Episode 2 | The Gilded Graveyard

    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror | Episode 2 | The Gilded Graveyard

    Past horrors resurface as the Circle of the Crimson Mirror attend a masquerade, along with Newfaires major powers.

    Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops!
    United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura
    United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura
    Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura
    Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura
    EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura
    Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild

    Become a member on our YouTube channel! Join us for moderated live chats, emojis, and badges, plus instant VOD access after streams: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join

    Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.

    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror will be three episodes long starring Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien.


    Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, Candela Obscura, and Exandria Unlimited.
    The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service.
    Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-the-circle-of-the-crimson-mirror-premieres-february-29th/

    Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey
    Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall
    Directed by Steve Failows
    Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows
    Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe
    Music by Colm McGuinness
    Character Art by Lisa Fricke

    Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
    Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

    • 4 hrs 49 min
    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror | Episode 1 | Seeking Serenity

    Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror | Episode 1 | Seeking Serenity

    Far off upon the Glass Sea, a circle of investigators voyage home with the remains of a powerful alchemist.Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops!United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror will be three episodes long starring Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien.Twitch subscribers and YouTube members gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive. The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/hype-candela-obscura-the-circle-of-the-crimson-mirror-premieres-february-29th/ Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris LockeyGame Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall Directed by Steve Failows Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin JaffeMusic by Colm McGuinnessCharacter Art by Lisa FrickeDue to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

    • 4 hrs 45 min
    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone | Episode 3 | Candles in the Dark

    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone | Episode 3 | Candles in the Dark

    Something deep within Oldfaire beckons the Circle of Tide and Bone, as they leave no stone unturned.

    Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops!
    United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura
    United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura
    Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura
    Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura
    EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura
    Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild


    Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.

    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone will be three episodes long starring Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien with a story led by gamemaster Aabria Iyengar.

    Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive.
    The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/circle-of-tide-bone/

    Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey
    Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall
    Directed by Steve Failows
    Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows
    Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe
    Music by Colm McGuinness
    Character Art by Kent Davis - https://twitter.com/iDrawBagman

    Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
    Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

    • 4 hrs 35 min
    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone | Episode 2 | The Guardian of Groundswell

    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone | Episode 2 | The Guardian of Groundswell

    The Circle of Tide and Bone confront an aqueous phenomenon, as the Periphery’s fist looms over the district of Groundswell.Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops!United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscuraUnited Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscuraAustralia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscuraCanada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscuraEU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscuraDarrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guildTo join our live and moderated community chat, please head on over to our Twitch channel at: https://twitch.tv/criticalroleCandela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone will be three episodes long starring Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien with a story led by gamemaster Aabria Iyengar.Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive.The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/circle-of-tide-bone/Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris LockeyGame Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan HallDirected by Steve FailowsProduced by Maxwell James and Steve FailowsLightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin JaffeMusic by Colm McGuinnessCharacter Art by Kent Davis - https://twitter.com/iDrawBagmanDue to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

    • 3 hrs 39 min
    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone | Episode 1 | The Antiquarian

    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone | Episode 1 | The Antiquarian

    After a creature known throughout legend emerges within Newfaire, Candela Obscura rallies the only circle they believe capable of taking on this Fairen Folklore.

    Grab your copy of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook at our Darrington Press Guild stores, a friendly local game store, or any of our Critical Role online shops!
    United States: https://shop.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura
    United Kingdom: https://shop.critrole.co.uk/collections/candela-obscura
    Australia: https://shop.critrole.com.au/collections/candela-obscura
    Canada: https://canada.critrole.com/collections/candela-obscura
    EU: https://shop.critrole.eu/collections/candela-obscura
    Darrington Press Guild stores: https://darringtonpress.com/darrington-press-guild

    To join our live and moderated community chat, please head on over to our Twitch channel at: https://twitch.tv/criticalrole

    Candela Obscura is an ongoing monthly horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, the series features the Candela Obscura tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press, which is built on the Illuminated Worlds system.

    Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone will be three episodes long starring Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien with a story led by gamemaster Aabria Iyengar.

    Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive.
    The YouTube VOD will be available the following Monday after the episode’s initial broadcast and the podcast version will be available one week following the initial broadcast on your favorite podcast streaming service. Learn more here: https://critrole.com/circle-of-tide-bone/

    Originally Created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey
    Game Design and Writing by Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall
    Directed by Steve Failows
    Produced by Maxwell James and Steve Failows
    Lightkeeper portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe
    Music by Colm McGuinness
    Character Art by Kent Davis - https://twitter.com/iDrawBagman

    Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
    Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

    • 4 hrs 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Leighschell ,

Definitely worth listening to

This show is creepy, fun and interesting. The game mechanics are good, the stakes are higher than a DnD game which I enjoy. I also like the three session length format.

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