Aabria Iyengar, Liam O’Brien, Spenser Starke, and Matthew Mercer gather together to discuss the otherworldly experience of being Game Masters in the world of Candela Obscura! Learn about the unique techniques these Game Masters used to create their settings, develop meaningful arcs for their players, and craft a thrilling mystery using the Illuminated Worlds System. We hope this helps you with your own investigations!

When a vile phenomenon emerges on set, the cameras roll on the Circle of the Silver Screen - Assignment #29 -1128

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

Far off upon the Glass Sea, a circle of investigators voyage home with the remains of a powerful alchemist.
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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 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 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

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

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!
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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: 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

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

Uncertain who is friend or foe, The Circle of Needle and Thread continue their efforts to end a vengeful hunt