Experience the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of the party of misfits who would become the Mighty Nein. Created in collaboration with the cast of Critical Role.
Five years have passed since a blameless infant was spared from a demonstration, saved by her parents' self-sacrifice. Yet what should have ended the religious hysteria has instead fueled a new wave of feverish cult practices by the ever-growing Arrowhead. As society teeters on the brink of further chaos and long-dead sinners inexplicably begin returning to life, the government steps in behind the scenes to tip the scales.
Legend says the God of the Afterlife gave his heart to one human girl to keep her as his eternal bride. Their love is loyal, their love is forever, and their love is a prison for the eighth reincarnation of Mei Shi. Raised in a secluded shrine to become the perfect bride, Mei Shi refuses to be humanity’s peace offering to the Afterworld any longer, especially after discovering the God of the Afterlife's true cruel nature. To escape being forcefully married off to the terrifying and possessive god once again, Mei Shi will forge her own path under her own name: Mytha. She’s willing to defy the gods, humanity, and fate itself to end this cruel love story. Mytha, more than just a bride, will kill the God of the Afterlife herself.
Ddeosari Cha, or Plankie, lost her family to an alien attack years ago and is bullied for her unusual name and obsession with aliens. When two mysterious Kudoomians– aliens with pink blood, disguised as humans– appear to capture her, she fights back using a strange power… the ability to control the stars. Outnumbered and outmatched, suddenly a blue alien steps into the fray, offering what might be the chance at friendship she’s been searching for her entire life. Will Plankie finally find the ally she needs?