A new Critical Role story will follow one of The Mighty Nein's most popular characters

The Mighty Nein's newest book is a great boon for Essek fans Critters know and love the tales of Critical Role's mightiest adventuring parties, Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein, and Bells Hells. Songs are sung about their deeds and adventures where they've fought giants, dragons, and even gods — but what about the people whose lives they've impacted? What's there to know about their stories? If that's a question that's often been on your mind, then you're in for a real treat this August. Critical Role: The Mighty Nein - Stories Untold, published by Random House Worlds, highlights the tales of the more memorable characters who The Mighty Nein have fought with (and sometimes, against) throughout Campaign 2. One such character is Essek Thelyss. Essek is a drow wizard, played by Matthew Mercer in Campaign 2 as well as in its animated adaptation, The Mighty Nein. A vital figure within the Kryn Dynasty who was first working against the Nein and their goals, Essek wormed his way into the party — and our hearts — by the time Campaign 2 concluded. "It was such an honor to receive Matt's blessing to dive into Essek's mind during his dark night of the soul," The Mighty Nein - Stories Untold's aut

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