New Releases by Matthew Mercer

Newly reunited, Vox Machina finds themselves in the company of an unexpected ally: Allura Vysoren, another member of the Tal’Dorei Council, who has information about the strange goings-on. One risky scrying spell later, the adventurers find themselves heading right back to where Vax and Pike started: the Clasp headquarters. The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

Death is never truly the end. Follow the origin story of the Mighty Nein’s Caduceus Clay in this beautiful hardcover graphic novel written by Kendra Wells (Tell No Tales), illustrated by Selina Espiritu (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Caleb Widogast), with colors by Eren Angiolini and letters by Ariana Maher. Created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role! Generations of the Clay family have tended to the careful rituals in the Blooming Grove. But when corruption begins to creep in on their sacred space, the Clays depart one by one to seek answers. Soon young Caduceus and Clarabelle are the only ones left, and when a dangerous burial quest falls to Caduceus, he must leave the Grove to do the family’s work.

DESPITE HER ORIGINS WITH A “GOOD FAMILY,” BEAUREGARD LIONETT’S PENCHANT FOR TROUBLEMAKING WAS LEGENDARY. Frustrated with her father’s superstitious and controlling manner, Beau begins secretly selling the family vineyard’s wine to buyers around Wildemount. When her father discovers her criminal pastimes, his rage turns him against his own daughter—and turns her towards a life with the Mighty Nein! Join Critical Role cast members Marisha Ray and Matthew Mercer as they come together with writer Mae Catt, artist Guilherme Balbi, and colorist Diana Sousa to illuminate Beauregard Lionett’s tumultuous beginnings.

The mystery of Artagan''s hatred of the theatre is revealed! This fey trickster can''t help but steal the spotlight, even while claiming to be above the drama. When chaos ensues and bridges are burned, will he have anyone left to turn to? In classic fabulous fey fashion, the show must go on. Writer Sam Maggs, artist Aviv Or, and colorist Cris Peter bring you a fabulous new story from the world of Exandria, created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role!

BOAS-VINDAS A TAL''DOREI, um continente fantástico e repleto de históriasgrandiosas de heróis e de aventuras que aguardam por seus feitos épicos. Voepelos céus em um navio voador da metrópole de Emon ao distante refúgio dePedra-Alva, aventure-se pelos ermos cheios de monstros terríveis e magosrebeldes e descubra itens mágicos: de simples bugigangas aos lendáriosVestígios da Divergência.

BIENVENIDO A TAL''DOREI, Tal''Dorei es una tierra de aventuras épicas llena dehéroes que logran grandes hazañas por amor, porjusticia y, quizás más a menudo de lo que parece,por el oro y sus propios egos. Los villanos se escondenen las sombras y se valen del poder de diosescrueles, pero también les motivan el amor, su visióndistorsionada de la justicia y su hambre de oro,poder y gloria.

BIENVENUE EN TAL''DOREI, un continent imaginaire débordant de grandsrécits de héros et d''aventure - et qui attend avec impatience vos propres histoiresépiques. Envolez-vous à bord d''un aéronef depuis la métropole d''Emon jusqu''aulointain havre de Whitestone, aventurez-vous dans des contrées sauvagespeuplées de monstres terrifiants et de mages égarés, et découvrez des objetsmagiques allant du simple bibelot aux légendaires Vestiges de la Divergence.

Fjord Stone''s early years to life in this all-new hardcover Critical Role graphic novel! Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt, writers for the Amazon Original animated series Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina, join fan-favorite artist Selina Espiritu, colorist Diana Sousa, letterer Ariana Maher, and Matthew Mercer and Travis Willingham from the cast of Critical Role to bring Fjord’s early years to life in this all-new hardcover graphic novel! More than just an orcish face! Growing up in an orphanage on the Menagerie Coast, Fjord Stone has never been comfortable with the assumptions people draw from his half-orc heritage. But his sweet, sensitive nature will do him no favors in Port Damali. Luckily, a chance encounter on the docks lands Fjord with a job, a mentor, and more adventure than he could ever dream of on the path that will eventually lead him to the rest of the Mighty Nein!

Game Master Matthew Mercer joins Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy van Poelgeest (LittleBird) and fan-favorite artist CoupleofKooks in a brand new Critical Role story from the mighty Kryn Dynasty, collected in a trade paperback and ready to take its place in your Critical Role library. Could the fabled Luxon be the downfall of the Kryn Dynasty? Leylas Kryn, the Bright Queen, has spent multiple lives in pursuit of assembling the otherworldly Luxon. So when another piece appears nearby, Leylas sends her eternal lover Quana to collect it...with consequences that may threaten the entire Dynasty! Hope for the future clashes with darkness from the past in a stellar new story from the world of Critical Role!

When a young, attractive, college student disappears from her date at the local drive-in movie theater, her friends try their best to discover what could''ve happened to her. Terror ensues as more of their loved ones continue to vanish, and they are left with more questions than answers. In his first story ever written, Matthew Mercer tries to revive the formula used in many of the classic slasher films from the 80s that we all know and love. This will be the first of many in a horror anthology series that will provide fresh and bloody takes on urban legends, creatures, and other stories that we are all used to.

That''s the question Vox Machina is asking after their encounter with Skysunder and the defrosting of Westruun. With the town blaming the attack on Realmseer Eskil Ryndarien, who once saved Grog''s life, Vox Machina makes tracks to clear the Realmseer''s name. But as happens in these situations, the trail leads to some unusual places. "This remains one of the best fantasy comics on stands today." –Comicbook.com

Why use a dragon to freeze a town? That''s the question Vox Machina is asking after their encounter with Skysunder and the defrosting of Westruun. With the town blaming the attack on Realmseer Eskil Ryndarien, who once saved Grog''s life, Vox Machina makes tracks to clear the Realmseer''s name. But as happens in these situations, the trail leads to some unusual places. "This remains one of the best fantasy comics on stands today." –Comicbook.com

Welcome to Tal''Dorei, a fantasy-filled continent brimming with grand tales of heroes and adventure - and eagerly awaiting your own epic stories. Soar on a skyship from the metropolis of Emon to the distant haven of Whitestone, venture into wilderness rife with terrifying monsters and wayward mages, and uncover magic items that range from simple trinkets to the legendary Vestiges of Divergence. The hit series Critical Role first explored this continent through the epic adventures of Vox Machina. Now the world moves on in their wake. This campaign setting is newly revised and expanded to cover the exciting conclusion of the Vox Machina campaign and the characters lives in the years following. Let your footsteps, too, shape the fate of Tal''Dorei and perhaps the wider world of Exandria.This definitive, art-filled tomb is revised and expanded, containing everything you need to unlock the rich campaign setting of Tal''Dorei and make it your own:- A guide to each major region, with story hooks to fuel your campign- Expanded character options, including 9 subclasses and 5 backgrounds- Magic items such as the Vestiges of Divergence, legendary artifacts that grow in power with their wielders- Dozens of creatures, including many featured in the Critical Role campaigns- New lore and updated stat blocks for each member of Vox Machina

Quana, who is Leylas Kryn''s right hand and the love of her many lives, is in the clutches of the dreaded Spider Queen. Leylas seeks information from one of the gnomes who sprung the trap, and makes plans to rescue both Quana and the piece of the Luxon in the Spider Queen''s possession. But with an adversary as old and clever as this one, there''s no telling whether Leylas might be playing right into her subtle hands. Critical Role Game Master Matthew Mercer joins Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy van Poelgeest (LittleBird) and fan-favorite artist CoupleofKooks in this new Critical Role series Tales of Exandria!

Waging war in the wintery wastes! Vox Machina—the members who aren''t magically frozen, anyway—follow their mystery assailant through a portal and find themselves facing something much bigger, both literally and metaphorically, than they anticipated!

The Winter''s Crest Festival packs an extra punch! And this time, we don''t mean the quaffable variety. After their victory in the fighting ring, Vox Machina witness a shocking interruption to the seasonal festivities! An unprovoked magical attack sends our unlikely heroes chasing the suspect through a portal to—aw heck, you better just read it for yourselves.

Prepare for a grudge match! Vox Machina enters the ring in an underground fight club, in search of coin to fund their next round of debauchery. But their hopes for easy money are dashed when they''re confronted with a familiar unfriendly face. Expect fierce fights, foul play, and a hefty helping of magical smackdown from this latest installment with your favorite band of adventurers!

The good life never lasts. After paying off their debt to Drez Vina, Vox Machina enjoy a week in Westruun''s lap of luxury. But that costs coin, which has a bad habit of running out. So to keep themselves in the black (and the taverns, and the brothels) they agree to join an underground fighting ring. But before they can bash their way to cash, their attention is snagged by the case of a missing child. Prepare to jump back into the fray with series III of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Olivia Samson, MSASSYK (Isola, Gotham Academy), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

From the creators of the hit show "Critical Role" comes Vox Machina''s origin story! Writers Matthew Mercer and Matthew Colville team with artist extraordinaire Olivia Samson and colorist Chris Northrop to bring you the story of where the heroes'' journey began. The band of adventurers known as Vox Machina will save the world. Eventually. But even they have to start somewhere. Six would-be heroes on seemingly different jobs find their paths intertwined as they investigate shady business in the swamp town of Stilben. They''ll need to put their heads-- and weapons--together to figure out what''s going on...and keep from being killed in the process. Even then, whether or not they can overcome what truly lurks at the bottom of the town''s travails remains to be seen! Collects Critical Role Vox Machina: Origins comics issues #1-6, one of the best selling digital comics ever!

The heroes, reunited at last, board the Mockingbird and fight their way to Iselda as well as the source of the poison that has been plaguing the inhabitants of Stilben. Based on the hit show from Geek & Sundry!

VaxÑalone on the Myriad''s floating fortress galleon, The MockingbirdÑfights his way to freedom with nary a weapon or ally around save his wits and agility to escape his captors. Based on the hit show from Geek & Sundry!

The sinister Iselda has kidnapped Vax, and Vex must swallow her pride to ask for aid from the other heroes. But when they refuse, Vex decides to retrieve a friend outside of town . . . but not before Keyleth catches up to her and pledges to help.

"The Chronicles of Exandria Vol. II: The Legend of Vox Machina is our second art book which covers the last half of the story of Vox Machina. Our art book series is truly a labor of love and a celebration of our wonderful community. Each piece of art was created by a member of the Critter community (from all around the world!) and curated and art directed by the cast of Critical Role (with a special shout out to our art dad, Liam O''Brien, and our favorite pyramid goth, Taliesin Jaffe) and our friend Lauryn Ipsum (who also designed the book!)"--Publisher''s website.

Keyleth and Tiberius find themselves in unsavory company, but that''s the only kind of company to be found in Stilben. Paid by the Clasp to stop the attack on the peasants, our heroes follow their noses and uncover an alchemical laboratory hidden in the city''s sewer. They arrive to find a pair of half-elves fighting a gnome and a half-giant. With all the people tracking her in one place, the architect of the swamp curse springs her trap... Based on the hit show from Geek & Sundry!

Scanlan and Grog loot a shark-man temple in the swamp outside Stilben. Returning to the city, they''re almost killed by assassins and then almost arrested by the Watch! What the hell is going on in Stilben? And what does this pompous sorcerer want? Based on the hit show from Geek & Sundry!

Roguish twins Vax''ildan and Vex''ahlia investigate a curse afflicting the impoverished citizens of the port city of Stilben. Things are not what they seem for the adventurous siblingsâ between fighting shark-riding fish men and black-clad assassins, they meet an antlered half-elven druid with her own theory about the curse.