The finale of the last season had several dragons descending on the capitol city. They lay waste to the city, forcing Vox Machina to flee to their stronghold. While considering what to do next, a dragon attacks their keep. A desperate escape follows. The dragons are the Chrome Conclave. They are led by a red dragon who has plans beyond mere conquest, but those are held close to his scales. Vox Machina determines that they need help and go to the city of the gods (has temples for each) to request help: denied. However, they do learn that they need to collect powerful artefacts known as the Vestiges of Divergence. While they are hunting for artefacts, one of the dragons is hunting them.
The season provides additional background for many of the characters. Percy was effectively the central focus last season and received lots of attention. Pike also got a lot of attention with her crisis of faith story arc. This time, the twins departure from the elfin city is shown as a prelude to their return. It is not a happy reunion. The elf father is not so keen on his half-elf children. Also, the first meeting of Vex and her animal companion, Trinket the bear, is shown. Elsewhere, there are the events that led to Grog's exile from his tribe - called the Herd, which neatly leads into his strong ties to Pike the gnome. Even Keyleth the druid gets some more backstory as she encounters her father and completes part of her 'Aramente' related to fire. Huh, it almost sounds like she is a variant of Ang the Last Airbender. She is an Air Ashari who needs to gain proficiency in each of the elements to complete her Aramente. Hmm. Even Scanlan has some interesting developments. Heck, he proves to be the hero in more than one battle.
The combat is hyperactive. The characters are always running, flying, flipping, jumping, or otherwise moving around the battlefield. The party has no one who stands toe-to-toe with the enemy, except maybe for Grog. Granted, it is hard to stand toe-to-toe with a dragon, but the lack of a tank character is peculiar.
Good popcorn fun and recommended. Can hardly wait for the next season.
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