Candela Obscura

Candela Obscura

Continuing First aired 25/May/2023 United States English 6 season(s) 26 episode(s)
DramaSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Candela Obscura is an ongoing horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging role playing story mechanics, the series features the Candela Obscura game by Darrington Press!
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Season 5 · The Circle of the Silver Screen
1 episode(s) · Air date: 25/May/2024
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Season 4 · The Circle of the Crimson Mirror
3 episode(s) · Air date: 29/Feb/2024
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The fight against the otherworldly evils plaguing the Fairelands continues with a new three-episode chapter that includes a new circle, a new gamemaster, and a whole new set of magickal foes. This circle of Candela Obscura will include investigators Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe, alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien.

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The fight against the otherworldly evils plaguing the Fairelands continues with a new three-episode chapter that includes a new circle, a new gamemaster, and a whole new set of magickal foes. This circle of Candela Obscura will include investigators Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, and Taliesin Jaffe, alongside our Gamemaster, Liam O'Brien.

Season 3 · The Circle of Tide & Bone
3 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Nov/2023
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The fight against the otherworldly evils plaguing the Fairelands continues with a new three-episode chapter that includes a new circle, a new gamemaster, and a whole new set of magickal foes. This chapter of Candela Obscura includes investigators Gina Darling, Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Liam O’Brien, and Ashly Burch, alongside our Gamemaster, Aabria Iyengar.

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The fight against the otherworldly evils plaguing the Fairelands continues with a new three-episode chapter that includes a new circle, a new gamemaster, and a whole new set of magickal foes. This chapter of Candela Obscura includes investigators Gina Darling, Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Liam O’Brien, and Ashly Burch, alongside our Gamemaster, Aabria Iyengar.

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The Guardian of Groundswell
Air date: 04/Jan/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 230 min
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The Circle of Tide and Bone confront an aqueous phenomenon, as the Periphery’s fist looms over the district of Groundswell.

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The Circle of Tide and Bone confront an aqueous phenomenon, as the Periphery’s fist looms over the district of Groundswell.

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The Antiquarian
Air date: 30/Nov/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 266 min
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After a creature known throughout legend emerges within Newfaire, Candela Obscura rallies the only circle they believe capable of taking on this Fairen Folklore.

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

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Season 2 · The Circle of Needle & Thread
3 episode(s) · Air date: 31/Aug/2023
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The fight against the otherworldly evils plaguing The Fairelands continues in this three-episode-long, second chapter of Candela Obscura. This chapter of Candela Obscura includes investigators Travis Willingham, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Zehra Fazal, Luis Carazo, and Marisha Ray, with a story led by Gamemaster Spenser Starke.

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The fight against the otherworldly evils plaguing The Fairelands continues in this three-episode-long, second chapter of Candela Obscura. This chapter of Candela Obscura includes investigators Travis Willingham, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Zehra Fazal, Luis Carazo, and Marisha Ray, with a story led by Gamemaster Spenser Starke.

Season 1 · The Circle of Vassal & Veil
3 episode(s) · Air date: 25/May/2023
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This first chapter of Candela Obscura stars Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson in a story led by Matthew Mercer. After witnessing a devastating tragedy, a young street urchin has the veil yanked from his shrouded life – upturning and thrusting him into an esoteric world, guided by the light of a secret order.

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This first chapter of Candela Obscura stars Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson in a story led by Matthew Mercer. After witnessing a devastating tragedy, a young street urchin has the veil yanked from his shrouded life – upturning and thrusting him into an esoteric world, guided by the light of a secret order.

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The Collectors
Air date: 27/Jul/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 302 min
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The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil band together one final time to close unresolved business as a newfound terror awakens within the permeating void.

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The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil band together one final time to close unresolved business as a newfound terror awakens within the permeating void.

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Ravage of Red Lamp
Air date: 29/Jun/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 258 min
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A hunger yearns throughout city streets as The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil toil to unravel the mysteries of Newfaires ancient history.

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A hunger yearns throughout city streets as The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil toil to unravel the mysteries of Newfaires ancient history.

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The Cold Embrace
Air date: 25/May/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 218 min
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After witnessing a devastating tragedy a young street urchin has the veil yanked from his shrouded life - upturning and thrusting him into an esoteric world guided by the light of a secret order…

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After witnessing a devastating tragedy a young street urchin has the veil yanked from his shrouded life - upturning and thrusting him into an esoteric world guided by the light of a secret order…

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Season 0 · Specials
13 episode(s) · Air date: 25/May/2023
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S0E13
Game Master Roundtable
Air date: 25/Jun/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 80 min
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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!

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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!

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Candela Obscura Live: The Circle of the Silver Screen
Air date: 25/May/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 226 min
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When a vile phenomenon emerges on set, the cameras roll on the Circle of the Silver Screen - Assignment #29 -1128 "Stagecraft"

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

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Creating Characters for The Circle of the Silver Screen at our LIVE Candela Obscura Show
Air date: 25/May/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 64 min
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Check out our session zero with our VIP ticketholders as our game master and players worked with the live audience to complete character creation, develop relationships, and forge their circle.

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Check out our session zero with our VIP ticketholders as our game master and players worked with the live audience to complete character creation, develop relationships, and forge their circle.

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Crafting a Mystery with Liam O'Brien
Air date: 07/May/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 14 min
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The one and only Liam O'Brien elaborates on his experience as game master for Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror and describes how he was able to incorporate his personal roots into the story! Learn about his unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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The one and only Liam O'Brien elaborates on his experience as game master for Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror and describes how he was able to incorporate his personal roots into the story! Learn about his unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: The Crimson Mirror
Air date: 30/Apr/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 100 min
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Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror! Guided by game master Liam O’Brien, players Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, Taliesin Jaffe, and Katy O’Brian select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System. (Due to a scheduling conflict, the phenomenal Katy O’Brian was not able to join us for the actual investigation.)

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Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Crimson Mirror! Guided by game master Liam O’Brien, players Aimee Carrero, Imari Williams, Alexander Ward, Taliesin Jaffe, and Katy O’Brian select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System. (Due to a scheduling conflict, the phenomenal Katy O’Brian was not able to join us for the actual investigation.)

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Crafting a Mystery with Aabria Iyengar
Air date: 06/Feb/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 17 min
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The incredibly talented Aabria Iyengar discusses her unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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The incredibly talented Aabria Iyengar discusses her unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone
Air date: 30/Jan/2024 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 96 min
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Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone! Guided by game master Aabria Iyengar, players Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone! Guided by game master Aabria Iyengar, players Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Gina Darling, Ashly Burch, and Liam O’Brien select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Crafting a Mystery with Spenser Starke
Air date: 21/Nov/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 15 min
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Game Designer Spenser Starke elaborates on his experience both designing the Candela Obscura game and being able to serve as gamemaster for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread! Learn about his unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Game Designer Spenser Starke elaborates on his experience both designing the Candela Obscura game and being able to serve as gamemaster for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread! Learn about his unique process for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread
Air date: 14/Nov/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 86 min
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Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread! Guided by Spenser Starke, players Travis Willingham, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Zehra Fazal, Luis Carazo, and Marisha Ray select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread! Guided by Spenser Starke, players Travis Willingham, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Zehra Fazal, Luis Carazo, and Marisha Ray select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their chapter relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Crafting a Mystery with Matthew Mercer
Air date: 11/Aug/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 14 min
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Join Matthew Mercer for an in-depth interview on being the inaugural Gamemaster for Candela Obscura: Chapter 1. Learn about his unique process and discover important factors for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Join Matthew Mercer for an in-depth interview on being the inaugural Gamemaster for Candela Obscura: Chapter 1. Learn about his unique process and discover important factors for how to run a mystery, how to collaborate with players, and how to incorporate the world of Candela Obscura using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Vassal & Veil
Air date: 11/Aug/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 68 min
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For the first time ever, get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Chapter 1 of Candela Obscura. Guided by Matthew Mercer, players Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their Chapter 1 relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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For the first time ever, get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Chapter 1 of Candela Obscura. Guided by Matthew Mercer, players Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their Chapter 1 relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2023 | Critical Role: Making Candela Obscura!
Air date: 28/Jul/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 68 min
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The cast and friends of Candela Obscura including Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray, Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, Matthew Mercer, Ivan Van Norman and Ashley Johnson discuss the making of the show, the game, and the whole new intriguing world.

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The cast and friends of Candela Obscura including Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray, Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, Matthew Mercer, Ivan Van Norman and Ashley Johnson discuss the making of the show, the game, and the whole new intriguing world.

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How To Play: Candela Obscura (Critical Role's New RPG)
Air date: 25/May/2023 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 14 min
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Our lead Game Designer, the amazing Spenser Starke, walks you through everything you need to know about the Illuminated Worlds game system and how to play our brand new game, Candela Obscura.

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Our lead Game Designer, the amazing Spenser Starke, walks you through everything you need to know about the Illuminated Worlds game system and how to play our brand new game, Candela Obscura.

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Anjali Bhimani
Anjali Bhimani
Charlotte Eaves
Robbie Daymond
Robbie Daymond
Howard Margrove
Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson
Auggie James
Spenser Starke
Spenser Starke
Game Master
Luis Carazo
Luis Carazo
Marion Collodi
Zehra Fazal
Zehra Fazal
Jinnah Basar
Travis Willingham
Travis Willingham
Nathaniel Trapp
Aabria Iyengar
Aabria Iyengar
Game Master
Ashly Burch
Ashly Burch
Elsie Roberts
Noshir Dalal
Noshir Dalal
Rajan Savarimuthu
Gina Darling
Gina Darling
Cordelia Glask
Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey
Arlo Black
Matthew Mercer
Matthew Mercer
Game Master
Liam O'Brien
Liam O'Brien
Game Master
Marisha Ray
Marisha Ray
Beatrix Monroe
Sam Riegel
Sam Riegel
Oscar Grimm
Aimee Carrero
Aimee Carrero
Grimoria
Alexander Ward
Alexander Ward
Edgar Lycoris

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