The Revival

*The Revival* is the title of the first episode of the fourth season of S.H.A.D.O.W. and the thirty seventh session of the entire game.

This session was played on October 21st, 2018

## The Revival

### Writer

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

## Plot

Phylyco leads a team of new recruits on their first mission.

## Synopsis

A monologue about war plays over a man running through an unknown city. He trips and comes face-to-face with Thoen Dagarkin, the horseman of war. Three men are riding through the forest of Pentropolis towards Antia. The first is the Halfling. The other two are very gruff warriors, both human. They were sent to meet with their new boss, a member of S.H.A.D.O.W. and someone of great notoriety. They arrive and enter the local inn where the boss appears. It is Phylyco. They all know of the Platinum Basilisk, Nesrin knowing him personally. They introduce themselves, the one with red hair and a scarred face as Darrow Emberstorm and the swordsman with the chip on his shoulder as Artiss. Phylyco doesn’t react to either. He tells them their task and leaves, telling them to meet him at nightfall. He has Nesrin dress as an alter boy and enter the church, where their target is. His name is Bishop Tarkos, and he’s a serial sexist. Meanwhile, the rest seek out any remaining members of S.O.R.R.O.W. within the city. They take out a few then head to the church.

Just outside of the chapel, they meet up with their spy who gives them the situation. They set their plan and get into position. Darrow will keep watch, Artiss will get to the bell tower and set up, and Phylyco will dress in drag to trick the priest into falling for him. The raven will be the backup for Phylyca. The task begins. Phylyca is successful and gets alone with Tarkos. Artiss sets a rope for him to noose the bishop and hang him from the church bell. He dies but Phylyca is spotted by a woman and so he begins chase. Artiss witnesses this and follows. She manages to get behind a locked door but before Phyl can break it down, Artiss appears and slams into the door, revealing the woman and a large group of children.

The woman is huddled with the children protecting them, but also kind of being protected. Phylyco goes to kill her but Artiss stops him. It’s tense. Artiss convinces the assassin to bring her to the Saint to decide if what she saw was worth it. She introduces herself as Amelia. Phylyco kneels to a boy named Flynn and marks him with candle wax. They leave Darrow with the children for protection and head towards the circus. They arrive and immediately go to Hylophagous. It is uncomfortable. The Saint decides to hire the woman as a medic and sends her to Ximer. He also transfers Artiss to another team and replaces him with her. He calls the Halfling Locus and sends them on their way. Darrow is “influencing” the children to become fighters as Alidiana arrives to relieve him and send him back. Amelia meets Ximer, Mort, and a very pregnant Vida. She is tasked with helping with the birth once the time comes. Darrow returns and meets the Saint. They discuss his father, Marfalcon, and some of his siblings. Darrow notices a puppy scratching at a large box in the room but he stays focused on his superior. He welcomes the young Emberstorm into his ranks.

The man crosses paths with Amelia and promises her the children are safe. They go to the mess hall and sit with Artiss. Locus looms behind. Artiss and Amelia begin to hit it off slightly but Artiss abruptly leaves the conversations once he sees Aragi arrive for food. He follows the archer, shouting his name but he’s completely checked out. The swordsman catches up and forces his new leader to look at him. He introduces himself as Artiss Maxul. He is his brother.

## Cast

### Main

* Aragi Maxul
* Phylyco Brokenwhisper
* Locus Fochuckl/Nesrin Sandstride
* Artiss Maxul
* Darrow Emberstorm
* Amelia Retter
* Saint Hylophagous

### Supporting

* Pachosis
* Thoen Dagarkin
* Alidiana Pegason
* Hayvard Ximer
* Mort Soulspark
* Vida Soulspark
* Echo

### Guest

* Tarkos
* Flynn
* Spanky
* Peter
* Chris

## Trivia

* Season four premiere of S.H.A.D.O.W.
* First appearance of Artiss Maxul.
* First appearance of Darrow Emberstorm.
* First appearance of Amelia Retter.
* This session reveals that Aragi has siblings.
* This session reveals the Halfling's true name is "Locus Fochuckl".