Orthax is a powerful shadow demon who makes pacts of vengeance with mortals in exchange for souls. In both Critical Role and The Legend of Vox Machina, Orthax is played by Matthew Mercer. When Orthax manifested before Vox Machina, its black smoke coalesced into a humanoid form that continued to grow until it reached the roof of the twelve-foot-tall tunnel they were in.[3] Its bird-like beak inspired Percival's mask. Orthax appeared to Percy, in what he thought was a dream, and offered him...
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