Call It Insight

*Call It Insight* is the title of the third episode of the sixth season of S.H.A.D.O.W. and the sixty third session of the entire game.

This session was played on November 10th, 2019

## Call It Insight

### Writer

Jonny Christie, Matt Christie, Richie Maynard, Eric Rios

## Plot

Vargas trusts his gut to look into the Circus.

## Synopsis

Darrow is having a good time with his newfound glory in the circus. He spends many nights with different women. It isn’t until he meets someone that reminds him of Amelia that he pauses and asks her to just sit so he can reminisce. Aragi is surrounded by the Elders of his home. He explains his situation as one Elder, Gilenhad, immediately motions for his removal from the town. Lyssaria on the other hand is fully prepared to help her son figure out his powers with them. They intend to vote within the next day and decide. They are dismissed and Lyssaria brings Aragi back to his childhood home. Phylyco speaks with Lara about a new mission. She informs him that the Saint requested his presence to personally give him his task. He decides to go to the Mess hall and wait for Hylophagous to come to him. The Saint, back to his old boisterous ways, arrives and sits across from the assassin. He tells him that his target is Sevricha Redthorn and he leaves.

Vargas arrives at the barracks. He asks Jallet for an update. The Bear leads him down to beyond the housing and into a dark room where Olivia Giroud is being hidden. Vargas sits down beside her on the bed and begins his interrogation. He does not believe she is guilty but he will not risk anyone finding out they have her so he has The Fox keep guard while he gathers more proof. Phylyco finds Darrow and recruits him for his mission. He cannot guarantee a fight this time but it will certainly cause one in the future. Darrow agrees to help, for now. Aragi has nostalgia overload as he walks around the home. It’s a combination of joy and sadness for the time lost. He shows his mother the rock he took from the Vale. She acts very serious about the rock. It’s not going to convince the elders. Then he shows her the quiver and it gives him a bit more credibility. She asks him how he even got onto the journey to the afterlife and who led the expedition. He cannot lie to his Mother and tells her he works for Saint Hylophagous. She tells him he needs to get out of Aethel as soon as he can but he makes it worse by telling her what he’s done for the Saint. She demands he leave. He complies and heads to the Grand Elder’s home. The person who answers is Canelas’ son, Candas. He isn’t a fan but lets him in and sends him to his Father’s office. He attempts once again to convince him to help. He accidently summons a tiny Satyr that runs off into the city to party. The Grand Elder cannot make the final decision but he has the most sway so he will consider his vote more positively. He still needs to convince the others.

Vargas is back in the Barracks. He and Varane are sparring. He informs the Weasel to lead a small convoy of men to “enforce the law”. He then seeks out the Abettor to discuss records. Injun is quick to help the man but warns him that if he is caught snooping around, he will claim that Vargas stole his key and will not acknowledge any support. He enters the library and obtains scrolls surrounding the Tiefling war and their rise to power. He also checks the records for every murder committed in Aethel in the past fifty years. He attempts to line up the murders with what towns the circus was performing in and when. His suspicions grow. Meanwhile, Phylyco has taken on a new persona as he approaches the gates of the castle, Darrow in tow as his “bodyguard”. He requests an audience with the Primarch and introduces himself as “Djazz the Omen”. General Highstar interrupts and offers to escort him personally. He requests that any weapons be left with his men and they oblige. Elsewhere, Aragi heads to the training grounds. Gilenhad is teaching a few younglings sword art until the half-blood interrupts. Aragi actually makes a fool out of the Elder in a brief clash and the man dismisses his class. He threatens Aragi that he will never be accepted in their town and leaves. Aragi begins to shoot some arrows to cool off and another arrow flies past his head into the target. He turns to see his young love, Auraell. Unfortunately, she is very pregnant. He is taken aback. Another small girl runs up to her, calling her mommy. Aragi doesn’t know what to say. He missed his chance with her. She thanks him for visiting and wishes him the best. She leaves in the arms of her husband, Gilenhad.

Jean leads Phylyco to the Primarch and allows them to speak, alone. He takes Darrow into the hall and they briefly discuss his brother. Phylyco warns the Primarch that Saint Hylophagous is planning a coup to overthrow the government in Aethel. Redthorn does not even give him a chance to explain. She believes his intentions are good but there is no reason to justify his words. He tells her about an attack on the nearby temple this evening and hopefully she will believe him after that, if it isn’t already too late. She dismisses him but informs Jean to send men to the temple. As many as he can spare. Aragi sulks his way back to the Elders but is distracted by Candas and a hunting party heading out. He asks to join them and Candas brushes him off so Aragi challenges him to a shoot off. Before they can duel however, there is a commotion at the entrance. They investigate and find none other than Saint Hylophagous standing at the gate, looking for his “son”. Vargas’ men are among the people recruited to defend the temple but Jean requests that Vargas stay and protect the Primarch. He agrees. But first, he goes to check on Olivia. Phylyco sends Darrow to the temple. The Barbarian is glad there’s finally a fight and rushes in, blade engulfed. Vargas brings the young girl her armor and weapons. He believes she is innocent and is willing to fight for her but she needs to help him protect the Primarch first. They are too late however, as when they arrive, the is already dead in her chair. Injun arrives from down the hall and demands a reason for Vargas’ actions.

## Cast

### Main

* Aragi Maxul
* Phylyco Brokenwhisper
* Lara Youngheart
* Darrow Emberstorm
* Vargas de Orion Highstar
* Lyssaria
* Jean de Orion Highstar
* Saint Hylophagous

### Supporting

* Abettor Injun
* Olivia Giroud
* Antoine Griezmann
* Evra Martial
* Raphael Varane
* Christophe Jallet
* Tabhu
* Head Elder Canelas

### Guest

* Sevricha Redthorn
* Elder Gilenhad
* Petmir
* Candas Canelas
* Auraell Canelas
* Trislyn Gilenhad

## Trivia

* Richie Maynard was adamant that Aragi's girlfriend was still alive and well throughout the series. So, Christie gave her children with his least favorite person from home.