One in the Chamber

*One in the Chamber* is the title of the twelfth and final episode of the fourth season of S.H.A.D.O.W. and the forty eight session of the entire game.

This session was played on March 24th, 2019

## One in the Chamber

### Writer

Jonny Christie, Matt Christie, Richie Maynard, Eric Rios, Corey Sexton

## Synopsis

Phylyco and Mal are patiently waiting with Hylophagous in his office for the go ahead to leave for the meeting. Phylyco is visibly uncomfortable about the others going after the baby. The Saint acknowledges it and beckons if the Magnificent is actually growing closer to his team. There is no clear response. The party is currently heading south towards Santis. Enough time has passed for Amelia to finally tell Darrow that they are heading in the wrong direction. He turns the party in the right direction. Lara is not pleased that Darrow has basically taken over this expedition but she doesn’t really act on it.  They arrive at the border of Stoneclaw. The Savage lands. The DO NOT ENTER. A massive stone wall blocks it off from the other countries. Amelia spots a small crack with a stone shoved into it. On the stone is a carving of a Raven. Darrow grabs the stone and reads to toss it at the wall. A flock of birds fly over from the other side and one lands on Darrow’s shoulder with another note tied to its leg. He reads the final note from Locus stressing that they need to be as discreet as possible and they CANNOT do anything that could jeopardize their mission or their lives. Lara reiterates it by telling them that they need to stick together and stay stealthy or they will be outmanned. They head west towards a caved in tower with which they can use to enter Stoneclaw. They begin to climb.

The Saint, Mal, and Phyl are playing checkers and Phylyco stands up. He asks what they plan to do if the others do not return. Hylophagous only says they will rebuild again. The party arrives at the divot in the wall and peer over into the chaos of Stoneclaw. It is pure anarchy. Darrow doesn’t give them a chance to breathe before they climb back down into the inferno. Darrow confidently strides to a nearby city while the rest at least attempt to stay incognito and seek immediate shelter at the nearest inn where they are supposed to meet Locus. Darrow finds a trapped door and enters right away. He finds an underground room and knocks on the door. Two eyes peer out and asks for a password. Nobody knows the Password since Darrow burned the letter so they can’t get in until Lara steps up and gives the word. They enter the speakeasy and find the bartender, DeVon. It is clearly Locus but they play along because… why not. Darrow asks about a baby and DeVon but before he can answer six men enter the bar. They all wear a specific sigil and rather than play it cool, Darrow immediately attacks. The rest also fight because, they have to. They kill the men and find a new level of confidence. Lara stabs the captain down the throat and turns to Darrow, displeased.

Saint Hylophagous is speaking a one-sided conversation with Lara about what just occurred. He informs Phylyco and Mal that he has good and bad news. Good news, the others haven’t died yet. Bad news, they have a meeting to attend as a portal opens for them to enter. On the other side is Saint Ibis, patiently waiting for their other brother. The Party recuperates briefly before getting back on the trail of the baby. The sooner they leave, the safer they will be. They head farther west and end up in a field of very high grass. It is at this point that things take a turn for the worst as hundreds of people begin to rise from the grass. The battle begins as an uncomfortably large Minotaur enters the fray. The party is swarmed and are taken out one by one. Grekkus releases Pacsis and he does substantial damage to the opposing forces while Darrow takes on the Minotaur. Eventually it is down to Darrow, Grekkus, Locus, and Pacsis. Pacsis attempts to help Darrow but misjudges the power they are dealing with and is Torn to shreds. Grekkus and Locus are also dropped leaving Darrow to face the army alone. He continues to battle the Minotaur, gaining more and more leverage. It ends up being too much for him however and he is dragged across the field, sliding into unconsciousness, buried next to his allies.

Darrow awakens chained up to a poll. To his right is Grekkus, Sirobe, Locus, and Lara. To his left is Amelia, Mort, Vida, and Ximer. Kneeling in front of Darrow is an elvan woman with wild eyes. She begins to laugh as he sees the army behind her as well as the Minotaur. Darrow attempts to stand and go after the beast but has no strength. The elf then points at Ximer, Vida, and Amelia and the Minotaur moves them across the rest, facing them. Darrow begins to threaten the woman and she cackles it away as they hear a door open. She goes quiet and stands up straight as a Man in a large hat and coat enters. He asks “Which one”. The elf responds with “Saint’s choice” before the reveled Saint pulls out a revolver and shoot all three in the head before berating them for wasting his time and leaving. Reactions differ but Darrow thinks back to a conversation he had with Amelia a few nights before.

*Darrow and Amelia are sitting by a fire while the rest of the party sleep. He tells her that if it ever seems like he will die, he wants her to get back to the children and bring them to his father. He wants nothing more than for her to live. They kiss.*

 Everything goes quiet to Darrow as he sees the Elf tell “Harvest” to give them the gift. The Minotaur places a small bundle in front of the man and reveals baby Gris, unharmed. The army of S.W.A.R.M. depart as a small flame ignites within Darrow’s eye.

## Cast

### Main

* Phylyco Brokenwhisper
* Lara Youngheart
* Mal Bloodjaw
* Sirobe
* Locus Fochuckl
* Darrow Emberstorm
* Amelia Retter
* Saint Hylophagous

### Supporting

* Hayvard Ximer
* Mort Soulspark
* Vida Soulspark
* Gris Soulspark
* Grekkus Raisir
* Darrin Pacsis

### Guest

* SWARM Captain
* Saint Ibis
* Harvest
* Amarel Jenella
* Saint Wroth

## Trivia

* Amelia Retter is the sixth player character to die.
* This session introduces the absolute power of S.W.A.R.M.
* This session reveals that Saint Wroth owns a firearm, one of six in existence.