Fist Things First

*Fist Things First* is the title of the ninth episode of the seventh season of S.H.A.D.O.W. and the eighty first session of the entire game.

This session was played on August 2nd, 2020

## Fist Things First

### Writer

Jonny Christie, Matt Christie, Rob Christie, Richie Maynard

## Synopsis

Aragi reappears in Maeurt, determined to set up defenses. He realizes no one important is around so he heads to Abrus to gather what information he can. The Treant is willing to help with the defenses. However, his power only allows him to heal or defend, not both. He understands and decides to think on it while he goes to the other people of the city to warn them of the incoming battle and prepare them to fight. They send a message to the acting queen and begin. Hezekiah and the others return to Aethel and go their separate ways but Aurora stops Hezekiah briefly to inform him about her plan to bring Vargas back, involving the young blacksmith, Zinonna. They go to the barracks to recruit her for this task and she begrudgingly agrees but also knows she isn’t the right person for the job and suggests they travel to Milea to speak with someone better suited. Aragi is surveying the town, making sure everything is calm. He realizes they simply don’t have the numbers and decides to head to the nearest city to recruit more.

He arrives in Milea and runs into Hezekiah who went ahead of the ladies to be the intimidating first step. They both collectively get into the Crimson Keep and confront Marfalcon about the oncoming war. He is not interested in associating with anyone in S.H.A.D.O.W. due to the fact that they keep being the reason his children vanish or die. He breaks it down but when he gets to Cain, Aragi stops him and fixes his fate. Cain is alive, under the control of S.W.A.R.M. and Saint Wroth. The Emberstorm’s mood changes and he offers all of his resources if they bring his son back to him. Hezekiah is not thrilled with that trade and challenges him to a fist fight. If Marfalcon wins, they will go get Cain. But if he loses, he has to join them on their journey into Stoneclaw. He agrees and they head to the courtyard to fight. No weapons, No armor, just fists. It seems to be going in Marfalcon’s favor at first but Hezekiah is a Silvergleam and they are no push overs. He begins pummeling the man as he clutches his chest and backs away. Both Aragi and his youngest son, Ike attempt to stop the fight and Hezekiah teleports away. Aurora and Zinonna arrive as Aragi is attempting to restart the man’s heart.

Phylyco is meditating. He gets up and steps over to Kazard, who is holding an incredibly long bow. He gives him the signal as the archer fires his massive arrow. It lands into the back of a civilian at the Crimson Keep, ensuing even more chaos.

## Cast

### Main

* Aragi Maxul
* Phylyco Brokenwhisper
* Zinnona Murium
* Hezekiah Silvergleam

### Supporting

* Singula
* Aurora Lightblade
* Aelwin Hauntcalling
* Abrus

### Guest

* Kazard
* Pagos
* Marfalcon Emberstorm
* Ike Emberstorm

## Trivia

* Eric Rios did attend this session, however, he did not participate in any scenes, a first in all of Athantopia.
* Final session to feature Rios, though he intends to return later down the line.