Forward Thinking

*Forward Thinking* is the title of the ninth episode of the eighth season of S.H.A.D.O.W. and the ninety third session of the entire game.

This session was played on March 7th, 2021

## Forward Thinking

### Writer

Jonny Christie, Matt Christie, Richie Maynard

## Plot

Path's cross as Banshee's plan comes together.

## Synopsis

Aragi appears within the Crimson Keep, having been thrown from the hourglass. Zinonna rushes in to find out the anomaly but relaxes when she finds him instead of a threat. He catches her up and She updates him on the refugees which are now being transported to Maeurt. She also informs him that they are keeping track of the Dragons and even though he was able to eliminate Kokkalo, there are still four actives, all under control of S.W.A.R.M. and this Dragon Resurrector. He knows the issues this causes and heads back to Maeurt to update the rest of his people. Banshee and Aurora are also heading that direction from the south. The Superior asks her about this “Aragi” he found her with and she sort of beats around the bush about his talents but makes it clear he is more impactful than he seems. They arrive and spot the group of refugees entering the city, overhead they spot a wyvern entering the city as well.

Aragi lands and immediately speaks with Fyria about getting the leaders together and requests that she consider coming out of retirement to train these refugees to fight. They all gather, along with Aurora and Banshee who were welcomed into the town without struggle. They briefly catch each other up before discussing the plan at hand, how to take the fight to Wroth. Banshee has a substantial plan that involves hunting down the Lieutenants and leaving him vulnerable while also causing a distraction to overpower the Saint. They need to be precise with this. Both Elbije and Saint Ibis have agreed to help already. For a price. They need ships, the need men, and they need it fast. The plan is put in motion. Sirobe and Sarya will search for Meekknuckle, Tadal and Abrus will experiment with the seed received by Aguero, Aragi and Fyria will train any and all refugees that are able to fight, Aurora will seek out someone more capable of gathering numbers, and Banshee will prepare for any interferences.

The party splits and Banshee begins to meditate, being interrupted by Fyria’s youngest, Skoti. Black warns the child he is busy and to not distract him so the boy goes to Aragi to tell him he doesn’t trust the “bad guy in the hat”. Aragi uses this to his advantage and teaches Skoti about the benefits of stealth. Shortly after training has begun in full force, Aragi is informed that Sirobe and Sarya have found the goblin in Kyesi and request back up to capture or kill him. Aragi and Banshee go to meet up with them. When they arrive, they send Sirobe to find the goblin’s boat in Orlion while they set up a plan to restrain the Lieutenant. It is much easier than they expected, almost too easy. Meekknuckle remains calm through the entire ordeal, asking how the men were able to do the techniques they have. Aragi slaps the goblin and he smirks, knowing something they don’t. The interrogation does not give them much information about Jenella or Harvest but when Banshee cuts off the goblin’s arm and he teleports away in a beam of lightning, they realize the little shit can copy abilities. Aragi knows the outcome of that power and warns Zinonna in case he returns at the keep. In the meantime, Banshee is confident that even if he does get away, he will bleed out and die regardless.

Having no need to stay, they head to Orlion to meet up with Sirobe. They discover Meekknuckle’s ship is basically a tub so they take the risk and hijack a tiefling vessel, heading up the coast and moving forward with there plan. As they travel however, they are informed that a guest is at the gates of Maeurt, Darrow.

## Cast

### Main

* Aragi Maxul
* Sirobe
* Zinonna Murium
* Aurora Lightblade
* Banshee Black

### Supporting

* Tadal
* Meekknuckle
* Sarya Nameless
* Abrus
* Fyria Snowden

### Guest

* Pagos
* Nossa
* Skoti Uregard
* Kouje Uregard
* Ljos Uregard