S.H.A.D.O.W.

*Saint Hylophagous' Astounding Demonstrations of Wonder* (abv. **S.H.A.D.O.W.**) is the first Game created by Game Master Jonny Christie and set on the continent of Eris. It follows a group individuals that are Circus Performers by day and Assassins by night.

The game uses the *Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition* Ruleset and stars Richie Maynard, Matt Christie, Eric Rios, Corey Sexton, Rob Christie, and Jorge Reyes-Bravo.

It is currently in it's Ninth Season.

## Development

S.H.A.D.O.W. was thought up in mid 2016 by Game Master Jonny Christie with a simple premise. A role playing game where the players are assassins that cover as circus performers to the world.

The first step was choosing a rule set. *D&D 5e* was the logical choice as it was the most well known at the time and an easy to learn system. The second was naming the project. He wanted it to be the name of the Circus troupe but also me an acronym for a much longer title with a duel meaning that flowed correctly with both the Circus and Assassin portions respectfully. He decided on *S.H.A.D.O.W.* because it was dark but also gave enough creative freedom in filling in each letter. The final piece was casting the players. Christie wanted fresh players as well as people who could learn the rules quickly but also be able to tell a cohesive story.

After months of creating characters and building a world, the first Session was held on March 4th, 2017.

## Setting

S.H.A.D.O.W. is set on the Continent of Eris starting in the Cycle 172 A.T. (*After Tragedy* or *After Tiefling*) and spans over numerous Cycles past that as well as before.

## Plot

The first season primarily focuses on establishing S.H.A.D.O.W. but has a major subplot in which Aguero Cryhawk and Mathite'Vomenos investigate the death of Master Wizard Psaro'Kokkalo.

The second season introduces a slew of new plot lines but it's primary focus is the destruction of Black Lotus.

The third season focuses on the ramifications of season two and the increasing struggle between Saint Hylophagous and Saint Opia.

The fourth season is very character driven, focusing on the individuals as well as the Horsemen.

The fifth season has a focus on the Vale and in particular The Demon Sachayoj.

The sixth season is more grounded, focusing on the country of Aethel and the growing tension with House Rose.

The seventh season starts the arc against the threat of S.W.A.R.M. and the resurrection of Dragons.

The eighth season continues the war with S.W.A.R.M. and focuses heavily on the Emberstorm family.

The ninth season completes the S.W.A.R.M. trilogy and sets up the final season.

## Sessions

### Season 1

1. "Let the Show Commence"
2. "Stable Conditions"
3. "The Doctor is Out"
4. "A Ritual Revolution"
5. "Down to Girth"
6. "The Cabin"
7. "Blind and Broken"
8. "Overwhelming Oddities"
9. "Soul Flame"
10. "Blood on Your Hands"
11. "Attention to Detail"
12. "The Game of Love"

### Season 2

1. "Uauzn Nai Sigineh"
2. "Triple Threat"
3. "Dragonborn Crazy"
4. "Copper"
5. "Eye of the Storm"
6. "Allegedly Evil"
7. "In a Nest of Vipers"
8. "The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Psychopath"
9. "Frozen Sarcophagus"
10. "The Ballad of Dual Souls"
11. "Homecoming"
12. "Ecdysis"

### Season 3

1. "NOCAL"
2. "Archer, Assassin, Anarchist"
3. "The Definition of Insanity"
4. "Pale"
5. "Till Death"
6. "Half-way There"
7. "Echo Location"
8. "The Platinum Basilisk"
9. "Red Snow"
10. "Reclamation"
11. "The Calm Before"
12. "Filicide"

### Season 4

1. "The Revival"
2. "Disrespect"
3. "Purple"
4. "Serpent's Descent"
5. "New Life"
6. "Blade in the Crowd"
7. "Trust"
8. "Trial of Error"
9. "Dirtying the Water"
10. "Beware the Contrarian"
11. "Bow to No One"
12. "One in the Chamber"

### Season 5

1. "Inner Demons"
2. "From the Ashes"
3. "Visions"
4. "Sharp Winds"
5. "Stormcaller"
6. "Black Harbor"
7. "The Zaragamba Gambit"
8. "My Apocalypse"
9. "Saturninity"
10. "Tomb of the Dexterous"
11. "The Vale, Part I"
12. "The Vale, Part II"

### Season 6

1. "A Performance They'll Never Forget"
2. "No Wounds"
3. "Call It Insight"
4. "Heavy Reign"
5. "Suspects"
6. "All Hail the Merchant King"
7. "Long Live"
8. "The Whole Truth"
9. "A Moment to Speak"
10. "Mirrors"
11. "We All Die Someday"
12. "One By One"

### Season 7

1. "The Cycle"
2. "For the Crown"
3. "Quiet as a Dove"
4. "Creators"
5. "The Usurpers"
6. "An Immovable Object"
7. "Declaration"
8. "Decked Out"
9. "Fist Things First"
10. "Balance"
11. "Fortress"
12. "Brothers"

### Season 8

1. "The Day Eris Shook"
2. "Set in Motion"
3. "Reigns of the Mountain"
4. "Champions"
5. "The Death of Us All"
6. "Will You Take This Hand?"
7. "Golden Wings and Silver Tongues"
8. "The Nature of the Flame"
9. "Forward Thinking"
10. "One More Death"
11. "Double Tap"
12. "For Eris"

### Season 9

1. "Recruits"
2. "The Savior"
3. "Avalanche"
4. TBA
5. TBA
6. TBA

## Main Characters

* Aragi Maxul (Season 1-)
* Vargas de Orion Highstar (Season 6-)
* Sirobe (Season 3-)
* Locus Fochuckl (Season 4-Season 5, Season 9-, Supporting Season 3)
* Grekkus Raisir (Season 5, Season 8-, Supporting Season 4, Guest Season 1)
* Zinonna Murium (Season 7-, Supporting Season 6, Guest Season 4-Season 5)
* Aurora Lightblade (Season 8-, Supporting Season 7)
* Banshee Black (Season 8-)
* Amarel Jenella (Season 8-, Supporting Season 7, Guest Season 5)
* Mayon of the North (Season 8-)
* Belkas (Season 9-)
* Olmynis (Season 9-)
* Saint Wroth (Season 8-, Supporting Season 7, Guest Season 2, Season 4-Season 5)
* Darrow Emberstorm (Season 4-Season 6, Season 8, Guest Season 7)
* Hezekiah Silvergleam (Season 7-Season 8)
* Phylyco Brokenwhisper (Season 1-Season 7)
* Onyx Winter (Season 7)
* Lara Youngheart (Season 2-Season 7, Supporting Season 1)
* Pragaras (Season 7)
* Rathisi'Defteros (Season 2-Season 3, Season 7)
* Mordecai Silvergleam (Season 1, Season 6)
* Saint Hylophagous (Season 1-Season 6)
* Lyssaria (Season 6)
* Jean de Orion Highstar (Season 6)
* Aguero Cryhawk (Season 1-Season 5)
* Ravalyssa Darksbane (Season 3-Season 5, Supporting Season 2)
* Mal Bloodjaw (Season 2-Season 5, Supporting Season 1)
* Amelia Retter (Season 4)
* Artiss Maxul (Season 4)
* Saint Opia (Season 3, Supporting Season 2, Guest Season 1)
* Elatherial Ebonscar (Season 2-Season 3)
* Calapharious Ebonscar (Season 2-Season 3)
* Mathite'Vomenos (Season 1-Season 2)
* Sera Emberstorm (Season 2)
* Di-Syl (Season 1-Season 2)
* "Bizzy" Cignall (Season 1)

## Trivia

* *S.H.A.D.O.W.* stands for "Saint Hylophagous' Astounding Demonstrations Of Wonder"
* Opening Credits Theme: *Slip to the Void* by Alter Bridge