#bells hells animated

[its-your-mind]

Some Thoughts on the importance of physical touch and connection for the Hells: A reflection on the new animated intro.

In general, I think the Hells are a really strange and special group, especially for a dnd party. They pretty much laid all their baggage on the table within the first week of meeting each other (What the Fuck is Up With That?) almost as a litmus test: "hey, here's all the shit that comes with being me, last chance to run away if that's too much."

and none of them did. and they all kept choosing to stay, even as shit got even weirder and more and more disturbing answers came to light. I think that continued choice from all of them - to stay - is what makes the bonds between the Hells so deep and so special.

okay trauma analysis and party dynamics is a DIFFERENT POST but it was all RELEVANT INTRODUCTION bc the CHOOSING TO STAY and the KNOWING EACH OTHERS' SHIT are like. key components to understanding why I am so feral about this. okay hopefully you will understand. the body of my essay is below. it has pictures. it got... too long. so. it went under a read more. yw. anyway click below if you want a very detailed analysis of an animated intro that is literally only one minute and thirty seconds long

For the first bit, character intros for Fearne, Orym, Imogen, Ashton, there’s no physical contact.

BUT. First intro of hells as a team. Ashton Trauma Flashback interrupted by laudna approaching slowly from beside him with her hand gently in front of him to signal her presence without startling him, and THEN just talking at them. Bringing him out of those flashbacks. Reminding him where he is and who he’s with.

And tbh? For Ashton? Touch is always iffy, so this is almost a more understanding and kind way to bring them out of the flashback. Just physical presence is good! UNLESS. (unless) first actual touch. Fearne stealing their coin purse, so gently that they don’t even notice it (FLIRTING THROUGH THEFT callowmoore my beloved)

(also grabbed the cap that shows her with his coinpurse these fucking ANIMATORS)

okay pt 2 FLYING OFF THE AIRSHIP

Ashton's first instinct and priority is grab laudna’s hand bc he KNOWS she is made of paper mache and he is ALWAYS watching out for her out of the corner of his eye bc she is breakable and he’s not gonna let her break bc he KNOWS what it’s like to be breakable and need someone to catch you when you’re falling but ANYWAY. he grabs her he uses his hammer as a fulcrum to throw her at Imogen

because OF COURSE he knows that the safest and most comfortable space for laudna is in imogen’s arms. and the two of them wrap their arms around each other and hold tight Superman style bc ofc they do and once laudna is in imogen’s arms she’s absolutely delighted by this whole situation bc OFC SHE IS

(tf do you mean I can’t add more than ten images on mobile UGH fine I’ll finish writing then draft and move to PC the images are IMPORTANT TO MY POINT anyway insert lesbians here) (note from future mind: I have decided that these pic descriptions i left for myself to grab the right images are fucking hilarious so they’re staying in yw)

Then fearne (who had been on her way in that direction already) swoops under Ashton to catch him as he flips over from the momentum so he can land on her giant bird back and she can fly him away.

(Pics: It’s fine to touch Ash if you’re saving their life)

(also not pictured: chet staying on the ship but losing his hat, orym grabbing it out of the air, imogen casting fly on fcg right before she catches laudna, fcg flying over to grab orym) All of this happens in six seconds by the way. One round of combat. These animators are fucking incredible.

BACK TO CHARACTER INTROS laudna who is ofc alone and in the dark at the bottom of the Sun tree, reliving her past…

(Pic: sad lonely laudna)

right up until Imogen puts her head on her shoulder, and the darkness burns away into light. She doesn’t say anything, or talk with laudna - all it takes is that physical reminder that she’s not alone anymore, that there is warmth, that she is surrounded by a family who loves her so much they chose to turn down comfortable beds in a lord’s manor so that they could join her in sleeping at the bottom of the Sun Tree. (Fav lil detail - fearne wrapped around Orym like he’s a teddy bear, and holding tight to laudna’s blanket to make sure she can’t go anywhere.)

(Pics: THE POWER OF LESBIANS AND FOUND FAMILY)

fcg. Fuck. Starts with their flashback, with their red eyes and their buzzsaw, but almost immediately we see Ashton reach out to grab their shoulder and Orym whip out a vine to tie up their saw.

(pics: reaching out even if it might hurt youuuuu)

Imogen goes on her knees and wraps her arms around FCG’s other side, and the rest of them all gather around him, holding him to keep him and each other safe, but mostly just grounding him in the present by surrounding him physically until the flashback fades and he’s once more aware of his surroundings.

(Pics: what the fuck they just need to be held)

(once shit has calmed down fearne uses this opportunity to pick Ashton’s pocket again. Flirting through theft).

(Pic: fearne is a menace to society)

final fight scene. fuck yes.

(Pic: IT’S THURSDAY NIIIIIIIIIIIGHT)

This is mostly just giving all of them room to be badasses (as they deserve) - but there are some things!! First!!

(pics: THESE WITCHES BE BITCHES minus fearne sry fearne we miss u but you are on fire and laudna is made of wood currently)

Imogen and laudna casting spells back to back, trusting each other to take care of what’s on their side. Inseparable, even in a battle where their party has scattered to fight other enemies.

BUT. The BIG thing though in this sequence. Maybe my favorite part? Idk I don’t have a favorite. But!! Orym. taking out four of Otohan’s shadow knights. then facing off against her personally!! And it’s one-on-one, because this was Orym’s task alone - to find the person who attacked his leader and killed his family. He’s angry, but mostly he’s honed-in and focused and determined. This is his mission.

(Pics: WHO’S JUST A LIL GUY NOW HUH)

But then, when Otohan pushes him back…

(Pic: fuck. shit. fuck. im. fine. anYway. them.)

FCG and Ashton are there right behind him, and they put their arms out and catch him so he doesn’t fly back any farther. And there’s this look of surprise on his face, because once he lost Will, he never expected there to be anyone else standing behind him, ready to catch him. And yet, here they are.

(Pics: fuck yes fuck yes fuck yes GOOOO ORYM!!!)

They give Orym a push forward and follow behind him, and he walks back towards Otohan with confidence. Lil grin on his face, brisk walking pace - he even does a little fancy sword swoosh! Because maybe he’s not strong enough to take out Otohan on his own. But the thing is, he’s not alone anymore.

(Pic: THEY.)

None of them are alone. And whenever any of them forget, or slip into old habits and memories, the rest are right there to reach out a hand to remind them.

Building a family out of broken pieces is difficult even without an apocalypse. But the Hells have shown each other, over and over and over, often with their actions even more than their words, that they really are dedicated to this family that they've built together. This intro fucking slaps so hard and the animators deserve so much praise for how incredible this intro is

#Tbh I could (and probably will) write multiple essays on the new intro but this is the one I love the most #no I’m not touch-starved what are you talking about #critical role #bells hells #c3e76 #cr3 #c3 #cr3 spoilers #c3 spoilers #bells hells intro #ashton greymoore #laudna #fearne calloway #imogen temult #fcg #orym of the air ashari #chetney pock o'pea #bells hells animated

[geherino]

Imogen and Laudna merthur-flavored AU

#imogen temult #laudna #imodna #critical role #bells hells #fanart #gif #animation #myart #motion graphics

[otterlyart]

New Intro!

#critical role #cr spoilers #critical role spoilers #otterlyart gifs #my gifs #criticalrolespoilers #criticalrole #crspoilers #bells hells #cr3 #I LOVE ANIMATED INTROS SO MUCH #i dropped everything the second i saw this #am i a thousand episodes behind? MAYBE SO #critical role gif #critical role edit #chetney pock o'pea #fearne calloway #ashton greymoore #f.c.g. #imogen temult #orym of the air ashari #Laudna #as always with these intros i tried to get everyone's like title card moment and then some cute group shots

[karekareo]

Had the pleasure to direct, board, and animate the new Critical Role Bells Hells animated intro!!

Worked alongside my brother Kevin as co-director and animator, Mark Adams (@markadamscraft) as 3D Lead, and Peggy Shi (@pegushi_) on additional backgrounds! Thank you for watching!

#critical role #animation #bells hells #2d animation #official work

[robyncvhart]

Bells Hells Arcade Select Screen

- Design and Animation by me - Chiptune theme by Kate Jacobs -

#critical role fanart #pixel art #bells hells #critical role #animation #pixel animation #retro gaming

[reiinai]

Just realised I never posted this animation of Orym I did. I want my energy back so I can keep learning more animation, this brought me so much joy to do.

#cha cha rae #critical role #critical role fan art #critical role fanart #critical role art #cr art #animation #fan animation #orym #orym of the air ashari #bells hells

[soaring-trash]

The bed gets cold without you and cold hands trope, but reversed because Laudna doesn’t produce an ounce of warmth and Imogen is practically a human heater.

#she produces lightning #that stuff can heat up the air around it to 27760 degrees celcius #How do lightning powers even work without the caster being insanely resistant and heat proof??idk #girl failure is indeed a super hero #tried to emulate the intro animation #critical role #critters #critical role campaign 3 #bells hells #critical role fanart #fanart #laudna #imogen temult #imodna #imogen x laudna #southern gothic

[fiona-clawton]

Imogen - The Red Storm ⚡️🌕⚡️

A piece I did back in 2022 - I'm a sucker for faux screenshots with subtitles

#imogen temult #bells hells #critical role #campaign 3 #animation #fan art #fantasy #dnd #dungeons and dragons #ttrpgs #pathfinder #anime art

[tadfools]

I’ve been waiting since episode one for a Bells Hells animated intro

#critical role c3 #critical role #critrole #bells hells #cr intro #critical role campaign 3 #animation

[yashley]

“These individual threads draw ever, ever closer to destiny.” | Meet Bells Hells

#critical role #bells hells #crit recap animated #INSTANT SEROTONIN THIS ARTWORK IS SOOOOOOOOOO GORGEOUS #ravennowithtea #cr3 #ygifs

[darthluffy]

So much about that damn kiss was great, but I love the way you can see Laura, Matt, Ashley, Talisen, and sorta Travis all brace when Laudna starts with “Obviously I care for you an immense deal…” They were all preparing for the friendzone and you can see visible relief when Laudna instead kisses Imogen again

#imodna #imogen temult #laudna #critical role #bells hells #they all wanted this so much #Ashley’s reactions deserve their own video. the guys are trying to be more restrained but you can see how much they’re rooting for this #I’ve rewatched the 3 minutes like 50 times now. probably more actually. #travis is my spirit animal. big man who likes combat and lesbians. very relatable.

[bunneis]

Silly Symphony - Hell’s Bells (1929)

#s.og #s.gif #*dss #*disney #disney #silly symphonies #uservintage #vintage #vintage cartoons #vintage animation #retrodisneydaily #disneyedit #dailydisney #disneysource #hell's bells #userlockescoles #useralien #userdanahscott #userraffa #userhallie

[casukaga]

i have to fill out a sketchbook for animation class, so here are some recent things i’ve drawn

🌟 Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Ko-fi 🌟

#sorry lovelies ​i haven’t been able to make much digitally bc school has me in a chokehold #i can only manage these bc anim class calls for it #but anyways. yes i am a 6’5’’ yasha truther. #also the last one is so stupid i’m sorry #everyone so far has told me yasha would eat the little amogus #which is valid #she would do that #however i also can’t stop thinking abt beau scooping it up from yasha’s hand and punting it into the sun #critical role #crit role #cr #cr2 #the mighty nein #mighty nein #bell’s hells #beauregard lionett #yasha nydoorin #beauyasha #nott the brave #jester lavorre #imogen temult #casu art #my shtuff

[ravennowithtea]

"Meet Bells Hells!" 🌿

A thing I did artwork for has landed~ Here are some screenshots of some of the illustration work I did for the episode. Everyone did such an amazing job; it turned out so good!!! 💖 

🔗 Please do go have a watch! ▶️ [link]

#critical role #crit recap animated #bells hells #imogen temult #laudna #pate de rolo #FCG (Fresh Cut Grass) #ashton greymoore #orym of the air ashari #dorian storm #fearne calloway #little mister #chetney pock o'pea #bertrand bell

[apricatt-art]

Fearne Calloway

#this animation style is fun might open animation commissions like this? if there’s interest #critical role #fearne calloway #little mister #critical role campaign 3 #bells hells #critical role animation #fanart #animated illustration #animation #dnd #fey #fantasy illustration #dnd 5e #my art #(trying this one again since my tumblr is fixed now)

[robyncvhart]

Bells Hells arcade select screen idea ft. Ashton

#critical role fanart #pixel art #bells hells #critical role #animation #ashton greymoore #criticalrole #pixel animation