Critical Role: The Mighty Nein--The Nine Eyes of Lucien

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Explore the early life of one of Critical Role’s most captivating villains in this original novel. Lucien, a charismatic blood hunter, has a knack for turning dire situations to his advantage, from his childhood on the perilous streets of Shadycreek Run to his time learning blood magic with the Claret Orders. While on a mission in the frigid wastelands of Eiselcross with the mercenary group known as the Tombtakers, Lucien discovers a mysterious journal in the ruins of an ancient city. This journal details the Somnovem, nine entities that could grant him unimaginable power—if he can locate and free them. As Lucien delves deeper into the journal, he experiences increasingly bizarre phenomena. The nine begin to communicate with him through dreams and visions, causing time to slip away and reality to blur. Red eye tattoos mysteriously appear on his skin, signaling a transformation. Despite the ominous signs, Lucien remains undeterred, believing he can manipulate fate to his advantage. Written by New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, this tale captures the rise and fall of one of Critical Role’s most infamous and tragic figures, revealing the complexities of ambition and the consequences of unchecked power.