Reunion: A World of Io Lore Session

## Reunion

> "*Oh, how the mighty have fallen and become damned! What? No condemnation? No final lesson for your forgotten son?*"
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> -Lagos, Emissary of the End to Asmodeus
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**Reunion: A World of Io Lore Session** is a special event depicting a meeting between the Lord of All Shadows, Asmodeus and Lagos, The Emissary of the End.

The event serves as a side story between these two figures, narrated by BrettUlitmus, the Dungeon Master for the World of Io. The event first aired on the BrettUltimus Twitch channel on December 10th, 2021.

## Summary

In the ruined Kingdom of Asmodia, Asmodeus dispatches his Devil Lords to begin their assault on the plant of Io, to reclaim it for its former people. Once alone, Asmodeus is suprised by an unexpected visitor; a clone of his own son, Lagos. Thus, after 1500 years apart, the estranged father and son are reunited, if only briefly.

# **Asmodeus**

### Cameos

* Asura
* Juiblex
* Mephistopheles

## Episodes

 With his Devil Lords sent on their respective missions, Asmodeus broods alone on his throne. However, his contemplation is interrupted by Lagos, The Emissary of the End. The simulacrum of his son expressed a mocking desire to see how his father, the great Astari elder Levin, had fallen. Asmodeus and Lagos begin to argue over the fate of Io, which Asmodeus seeks to reclaim and Lagos seeks to destroy. This debate opens old wounds, with Lagos accusing his father of weakeness for surrendering to the Aurorans and abandoning his own son, while Asmodeus berates him for ignoring his warnings about fighting their enemy and for his alliance with Kaasma and the destruction of their people.

Lagos then brings up the actions of Asmodeus' Astral counterpart, also named Levin. Levin's sacrifice for the young wizard Aldoras confused Lagos at first, given his orignal self's abandonment. However, Lagos came to the conclusion that the boy must bear the Memory of his favored child Cherim. It is revealed Lagos was unworthy to bear the Memory of Divinity that Levin safeguarded, being unable to properly cast magic. However, Cherim was a worthy candiate, who Lagos was envious of. Asmodeus denies knowing his counterpart's actions, but this does not dissuade Lagos' arguement. Lagos admits to sending one of his brethern, the Inevitable, to Levin, partially as a spy and partially to see if he might be recognised. This did not come to be, which confirmed Lagos' view that Levin did not hate him and was merely ambivalent towards him, a crueler fate in his eyes.
Somewhat unsatisfied by his father's lack of reaction, Lagos then changes tact, asking what Asmodeus has planned. Asmodeus explains the choice he would offer the people of Io, which causes Lagos to scoff in response. Through his own failed schemes, he has seen the fierocity and devotion the current Ionians have for their world and their freedom, and says as much to the Devil, proclaiming his plans to be doomed from the offset. Temporarily silent, Lagos informs the Shadow Lord he is departing from Io. He then reveals his grand secret; that the original Lagos, Levin's real son, still lives, housed in the wreckage of the Auroran homeland. The Emissary of the End, having been contacted recently by his progenitor, is leaving with Kaasma to go and fetch him, so they might return to bring ruin to Io. Emotions and words spent, Asmodeus ends the conversation, merely saying "Safe travels, Son." Taken aback, Lagos contemptuously replies "Happy hunting, Father." With that, the Emissary leaves Asmodeus to his devices, and with a earth-encompassing boom, the corpse of Kaasma disappears.

## Etymology

The event title refers to the reunion of two major figures in Io's history, Asmodeus and Lagos. Both were formerly Astari and are blood related.

## Trivia

* This campaign is the first Lore Session in the World of Io. The event is a scripted session written and performed by BrettUltimus to further elucidate on the lore behind the World of Io without interfering with the flow of other campaigns.