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Scattered Pilgrims | Age of Umbra: Sallowlands | Episode 1 Part 1

Jul 16, 2026 · 1h 47m

Summary

In this Critical Role podcast episode, Matthew Mercer narrates the opening of the Age of Umbra campaign, introducing players Laura, Mercy, and Dylan to the desolate Sallowlands. The trio, consisting of a fungal monk, a massive corpse-like entity, and a small creature with a bat companion, navigates the dangerous Russaw Wood while evading predators. They eventually encounter a group of hostile travelers, leading to a tense standoff and the beginning of a chaotic battle on the cliffs.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: DSW and SimpliSafe Announcements: Hope and Fear expansion and Foam Brain dice Intro: The Sallowlands and encountering a fungal entity Combat: Fighting the fungal monster and meeting Mercy Exploration: Traveling with Mercy and Badger the bat Stealth: Evading a stalking predator in the woods Sponsor: SimpliSafe Home Security Climbing: Scaling the Crust of the Lake Tomb Discovery: Finding a chase scene on the cliffside Battle Start: Confronting Endroth and his gang Combat Tactics: Smoke bombs, bright eyes, and sniper fire Climax: Tag team attacks and defeating the hunters Outro and SimpliSafe ad
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