Delilah (novel)

Delilah is a 2021 novel written by Marisha Ray. It is a fantasy romance novel, part of the broader Exandria campaign setting established in the ''Critical Role'' web series. The story follows Delilah Briarwood, a significant antagonist from the first campaign of ''Critical Role'', exploring her backstory and motivations before her infamous actions. The novel delves into her complex relationship with her husband, Lord Percival Briarwood, and provides insight into the events that shaped her into the powerful and ruthless necromancer she became. It offers a different perspective on events depicted in the original campaign, expanding upon the lore and character development surrounding Delilah and the Briarwoods. The novel explores themes of ambition, power, love, and the corrupting influence of magic. While considered canon within the Exandria universe, it offers an interpretation of events and character motivations that may differ subtly from viewers' interpretations of the original ''Critical Role'' campaign.