The Legend Of Vox Machina Season 3 Focuses Heavily on Its Couples

The Legend Of Vox Machina Season 3 Focuses Heavily on Its Couples

As a long-time fan who has followed the journey of Vox Machina from its humble beginnings as a D&D campaign to its current animated glory, I must say that the third season is truly living up to my expectations. The focus on the romantic relationships within the group, particularly between Percival de Rolo and Vex’ahlia Vessar, and Vax’ildan Vessar and Keyleth, adds a depth and complexity to the story that keeps me hooked.


Originally conceived as a publicly shared Dungeons and Dragons campaign on YouTube, “The Legend of Vox Machina” is now an animated series commencing its third season. In the third season, it follows up on the storyline from Season 2, which was based on the Chroma Conclave arc where the team confronts a coalition of chromatic dragons. Meanwhile, amidst the intense dragon battles, the romantic relationships within “The Legend of Vox Machina” find time to progress and deepen.

In Season 3, two significant romantic pairings are highlighted: Taliesin Jaffe’s character Percival de Rolo, a noble gunslinger, and Laura Bailey’s half-elven ranger Vex’ahlia Vessar; and Vax’ildan Vessar (Liam O’Brien), twin brother of Vex, and Keyleth (Marisha Ray), an Air Ashari druid. Though Scanlan Shorthalt (Sam Riegel) harbors feelings for Pike Trickfoot (Ashley Johnson), the show primarily explores Scanlan’s relationship with his estranged daughter Kaylie, rather than their romance. The cast shared insights on the progression of these relationships in Season 3, the differences between the couples, and the unique challenges of portraying a doomed love while fully aware of its tragic conclusion, as reported by Game Rant.

Vax And Keyleth Are The ‘Serious’ Couple, Vex And Percy The ‘Sexy’

The Legend Of Vox Machina Season 3 Focuses Heavily on Its Couples

As a gamer, I can’t help but feel the heat and anticipation in Season 3 of The Legend of Vox Machina regarding Vex’ahlia and Percy’s romantic storyline. Jaffe, with a smirk on his face, seemed to suggest that things might get steamy between these two characters. I’m all for it, especially since Percy has had such a challenging past in Season 1, so seeing him find happiness is a welcome change. Bailey agreed and hinted at some intimate moments, saying “Let Vax and Keyleth have their tender moments. Over here, though, we’re focusing on the sexy times.

For Vax’ildan and Keyleth, Season 3 presents a more serious phase in their relationship. They both carry significant burdens: Keyleth’s tribe is deeply entangled in the struggle against the chromatic dragons, while Vax, in Season 2, entered into a perplexing pact with the Matron of Ravens, a goddess of death. Marisha Ray humorously pointed out their ups and downs as similar to the stretching and releasing of a rubber band. O’Brien observed that Vax found it challenging to reconcile his feelings for Keyleth with his character’s numerous obligations, labeling them “star-crossed lovers” who rarely had enough time to truly be together.

The Unique Experience Of Retelling A Love Story

The Legend Of Vox Machina Season 3 Focuses Heavily on Its Couples

The actors found it quite distinct to reenact previously narrated love stories for the animated series versus crafting them naturally during Critical Role’s initial campaign. In the early Vox Machina episodes, the group was uncertain about the outcomes for Vex and Percy, Vax and Keyleth; however, in the current setting, the couples’ destinies have been decided. Ray mused over the process, finding a sense of melancholy in it.

Reflecting on it now, I find a wistful quality about returning to those times. You see, during the campaign, we were simply going along with the tide, exploring wherever it took us. Yet, we are all too aware of how their story concludes. Thus, there’s a sense of melancholy, re-treading these paths.

Liam O’Brien concurred with Ray, pointing out that the swift tempo of the animated series contrasted sharply with the nearly hundred-episode campaign, making the portrayal of romantic relationships seem hurried and stressful. He likened the series’ brief time span to a “doomsday clock,” and lamented the absence of the laid-back and humorous moments shared by couples during their Dungeons & Dragons sessions. Jokingly, O’Brien remarked that the third season of The Legend of Vox Machina was devoid of any relaxation, adding, “And there’s no Netflix!

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2024-10-03 15:24