To the Hounds! | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 9 Part 1

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🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 151 minutes

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Part 1 The search for Teor's brother Cyd continues as the Soldiers are guided by the Hounds of the King down a mysterious fey shortcut... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Critical Role Cooldown and ask the Campaign 4 cast your burning questions directly through our LIVE monthly Fireside Chats. You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to everything Critical Role! OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan Laura Bailey as Thimble Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia Ashley Johnson as Vaelus Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos Whitney Moore as Tyranny Liam O’Brien as Halandil ""Hal"" Fang Marisha Ray as Murray Mag’Nesson Sam Riegel as Wicander ""Wick"" Halovar Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire CREDITS Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire Set Designed by Shaun Ellis Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf Character Art by Loren Hontanilla Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily ""Stevie"" Stevenson Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis Window Effects by Christian Brown Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas HEALTH & WELL-BEING Due to the improv nature of Critical Role 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

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0:00.0	Why, hello there. I'm Brennan Lee Mulligan, and welcome to Campaign 4 of Critical Role.
0:08.0	Thank you for joining us on this journey as we explore Aramon, a world of fractured kingdoms,
0:15.0	tumultuous rebellion and sorcery that rises from the graveyard of the gods.
0:22.3	You're listening to Part 1 of this adventure, with Part 2 arriving this upcoming Tuesday.
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0:53.4	Now, without further ado, let's begin this episode of Critical Role.
1:01.8	A frenzy of activity.
1:08.3	Wagons coming to and fro, loaded with material. You see ranks and ranks
1:15.3	of Revolutionary Guard stationed in one of the main courtyards of the Brethren Hall.
1:21.2	Azunei, you are slightly behind a balcony on a second story of one of these larger keeps of the Brethren Hall.
1:30.8	As you see, Harondis Einfausen, standing before the assembled guards, says,
1:37.3	To those of you who have proudly served the Revolutionary Guard,
1:42.0	you are dismissed of your service effective immediately.
1:46.3	Generous compensation for the ending of your employment will be presented to you at the gate.
1:51.3	Your exit is here.
1:53.4	Those of your equipment, which were provided by the Revolutionary Guard, can be deposited in this wagon to your left.
1:59.4	The city and its attendant, Lord's Advisory,
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