Purple

*Purple* is the title of the third episode of the fourth season of S.H.A.D.O.W. and the thirty ninth session of the entire game.

This session was played on November 18th, 2018

## Purple

### Writer

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

## Plot

Darrow and the rest of Phylyco's squad take a trip to Eastmaer for closure.

## Synopsis

Locus smacks Darrow awake. Darrow tosses him off of him and sits up. He attempts to leave but Ximer informs him that Hylophagous has demanded no one leave this cart until they get into the city. Amelia sits him down and replaces his bandages. She then checks on the others (except for Phylyco) as they make it back home. Darrow is cleared to leave so he goes to see the circus in all it’s glory. The others awaken and both Aragi and Phylyco are cleared to leave. Darrow goes to visit the blacksmith with Locus. He seems to claim great respect from the minotaur once he mentions his father’s name. Darrow shows the beast his sword and he crushes it. Darrow understands he needs a stronger sword to appease the blacksmith so he goes to do that. He goes to speak with Phylyco but is caught by Hylophagous who calls a meeting. They bring the box to the mausoleum, which has been cleaned up and officially belongs to the circus. They each mourn their fallen in different ways. Most of them take their leave and Locus spots a sword in one of the chambers. He thinks to bring it up to Darrow later. Phylyco is the last to leave, promising to bring him back.

Locus indeed mentions the sword to Darrow so he goes to look at it. It’s his father’s sword which he assumed was stolen. Turns out it was, by Sera. He retrieves it and heads back to the blacksmith. He hands the sword to him and he attempts to crush it but it slices his finger off. Blaktar is pissed. Luckily, Darrow’s newfound confidence gets him out of a scuffle. He briefly thinks back to the first time he held the sword.

*A much younger Darrow is sparring with his brother, Delsin. He is strong but he lacks skill so he is eventually defeated.*

He seeks out Phylyco once again and this time he asks to go retrieve his sister now that they are settled. He allows it. Darrow takes Locus and Amelia. Phylyco realizes his whole team is heading to Eastmaer so he follows.

While on their trip southbound, Darrow spots a massive slash in a tree. He thinks back to the time he received his scar.

*A slightly younger, unscarred Darrow is moving through the forest, seeking out something. He finds his target, a massive Owlbear. He misjudges his footing and startles the monster. He holds his own but gets slashed in the face. He manages to best it all while his brother Malek watches on.*

 He is brought back to the present as he feels a rumbling below his feet. The three get prepared to deal with something as a Purple Worm erupts from the forest surface. It devours Darrow but Phylyco jumps in to save the day and they free Darrow from the insect.

Aragi visits Mal and Sirobe at The Bloodjaw. He quickly realizes they need a lot of help before it reopens. Artiss also joins them, having a major limp but surprisingly well off. They all sit and shoot the shit for a bit. Phylyco’s squad continue Darrow’s quest after a brief rest. They arrive in Eastmaer. Darrow’s sword begins to vibrate so he lets it lead him to his sister. The boys at the Bloodjaw are now gambling. They hear a frantic knock on the door as a gentleman dressed as a plague doctor comes rushing in. He slams the door and looks over at the group. He asks for Elatherial.

## Cast

### Main

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

### Supporting

* Pachosis
* Hayvard Ximer
* Mort Soulspark
* Vida Soulspark
* Echo
* Blaktar

### Guest

* Delsin Emberstorm
* Malek Emberstorm

## Trivia

* This session reveals how Darrow received his scar.
* Matt Christie has been asking to fight a purple worm since the first session. Christie finally gave him his wish in this episode.