Into the Shadow's Breach

Logo by Tombag

**CrownedDM** as Marius

**LobosJr** as Gareth Steelfist

**Momo** as Cheets

**Naomi** as Vezika Larskin

***Into the Shadow's Breach*** is a Dungeons and Dragons 5e homebrew campaign set in the Ioverse, taking placing on the ruined Ark of Asmodia.

*Into the Shadow's Breach* is the fifth campaign in the Ioverse, starring Momo, Naomi, LobosJr, CrownedDM, and Bloodyfaster as the players, and BrettUltimus returning once more as the Dungeon Master. The series first aired on Twitch on August 17th, 2022 and is currently ongoing.

## Summary

The Ruined Ark of Asmodia is no place for the faint-hearted. The taint of the Shadow still plagues the land over a millennium after the War of Shadows. Devils and abominable monsters stalk the desecrated wastes and ruins, escaping through the massive tear known as Shadow's Breach.

Standing valiantly against this ever-present threat are the Sentinels, an organization devoted to protecting Io from the alien and extraplanar alike. To complete their initiation into this order, five novice Shadow Hunters must brave their way across the ruined land and into Shadow's Breach itself. Their mission is as straightforward as it is deadly: to slay a Gatekeeper and return alive.

# Human Artificer**Vanya De Basho**

### Non-Player Characters

#### Season 1

* Yohan Hammerbelt
* Michail Lebrante
* Cheetle
* Ehlark Kinhallow
* Cassius Gore
* Corpses of Culbere
* Berdit
* Wurfin
* Imra
* The Warden
* The Last Peacekeeper
* Dez'ith, Cultist of Shadow
* Elwin
* Rul'Gam, Forfeited Magus
* Nack
* Syltrix Tenbloom
* Lady Lorelei Mallory
* Morden
* Barmong Erron
* Valmerath, Seer of Asura
* Kaasma Thara

#### Season 2

* Thorun
* Tei
* Saria
* Purple Worm Matriarch
* Mastiff Security Mk. 2
* Cadaver Arthropod
* Arsenal Mimic
* Sarratos
* Senator Kern
* Senator Baarut
* Senator Gorwin
* Senator Celdrei
* Senator Aurell
* Senator Rendelwin
* Senator Dune
* Senator Earlin
* Senator Linoda
* Straugalus
* Retrofitted Cadaver Collector
* Monodrone Tour Guide
* Madam Hush

## Notable Locations

#### Southern Gate Breach

* City of Colkirk
* Kinhallow Farm
* Twinspire Tunnels
* Ruins of Culbere
* Ancient Prison Ruins (Wardenfell)
* The Old Wall
* The Dark Ends

### Continent of Qethos

#### Capital city Llwendolyn

* The Hotel
* The Ionian Spire

### Continent of Southern Ishtar

#### City of Jotun

* The Crypt of Aldoras
	+ Exodus Academy Memorial

## Etymology

The title of this event refers to the gigantic tear in reality located on the continent of Asmodia, from which the Lords of Shadow attempt to invade and conquer Io 1,000 years prior.

The word "shadow" has many meanings. It is usually defined as a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface. However, the word can also be used to refer to ominous oppressiveness or sadness and despair, or to a weak or inferior remnant of something.

The word "breach" has several meanings in the English language. In this instance, the term breach refers to a gap in a wall, barrier, or defence made by breaking or battering, especially when done by an aggressor.

## Trivia

* The main theme for *Into the Shadow's Breach*'s Season 1 is "Wake of the Shadow Hunters", an original musical piece composed for the campaign by Alex Roe.
* Momo and Naomi have previous played characters Phase 2 of the World of Io Series, starring together in the *Hunters of Io* and *Spire of Euclid* campaigns.
* This campaign marks the debut of LobosJr, Bloodyfaster and Crowned DM as players in the World of Io Series.

## Images

### Official Art

Into the Shadow's Breach Logo for Season 1 (Art by Tombag).Map of the Southern Gate Breach region of Asmodia.Map of the city of Colkirk.