Season 8 (S.H.A.D.O.W.)

**Season 8** of S.H.A.D.O.W. premiered January 10th, 2021 and ran until March 28th, 2021. It was created by Jonny Christie and starred Matt Christie, Rob Christie, Richie Maynard, and Eric Rios. It spanned 12 sessions.

This season continues war with S.W.A.R.M. and sees the return of fan favorite Darrow Emberstorm.

## Season 8

### Players

Matt ChristieRob Christie

Richie Maynard

Eric Rios

### Episodes

"The Day Eris Shook""Set in Motion"

"Reigns of the Mountain"

"Champions"

"The Death of Us All"

"Will You Take This Hand?"

"Golden Wings and Silver Tongues"

"The Nature of the Flame"

"Forward Thinking"

"One More Death"

"Double Tap"

"For Eris"

## Plot

### "The Day Eris Shook"

S.W.A.R.M. has taken Aethel. What is next for Eris?

### "Set in Motion"

Aragi prepares to help Pentropolis fend off the Conquerors.

### "Reigns of the Mountain"

Hezekiah seeks out aid from an unsuspecting ally.

### "Champions"

Darrow and Banshee participate in the Golden Lion's competition.

### "The Death of Us All"

Grekkus offers aid while Vargas deals with an unexpected guest.

### "Golden Wings and Silver Tongues"

Hezekiah prepares for a resurrection while Banshee gains a meeting with the Saints.

### "The Nature of the Flame"

Darrow's time away from home has lasting effects on Aragi.

### "Forward Thinking"

Paths cross as Banshee's plan comes together.

### "One More Death"

Vargas returns to bring much needed discipline.

### "Double Tap"

Mayon leads a party into Stoneclaw and Hezekiah enacts his plan.

## Episodes

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"

## Cast

### Main

* Aragi Maxul
* Vargas de Orion Highstar
* Sirobe
* Darrow Emberstorm
* Grekkus Raisir
* Zinonna Murium
* Hezekiah Silvergleam
* Aurora Lightblade
* Banshee Black
* Amarel Jenella
* Mayon of the North
* Saint Wroth

### Special Guest

* Bhalgus Tornhammer
* Aguero Cryhawk

### Supporting

* Bose
* Qing Shu
* Harvest
* Elbije
* Tadal
* Meekknuckle
* Sarya Nameless
* Abrus
* Fyria Snowden
* Kokkalo the Ruby Flame
* Sheeva Raisir
* Mistis the Opal Frost
* Nompel the Obsidian Fang
* Singula
* Butler
* Vomenos the Sapphire Strike
* Bregand
* Christophe Jallet
* Leoric Raisir
* Gris Soulspark
* Prota the Golden Blaze

### Guest

* Rindai
* Wranral Dendar
* Crook
* Lolth
* Trok
* Bedun
* Sizzle
* Ike Emberstorm
* Ark
* Saint Ibis
* Pagos
* Illdan Saeller
* Khivo
* Doon
* Nolnan Driftcatcher
* Gaboolaz
* Kilt
* Begga
* Surto
* Nossa
* The Great Dorcan
* Alysida'Prota
* Leqiri
* Neve
* Skoti Uregard
* Kouje Uregard
* Ljos Uregard
* Garfer Goodfinger
* Linton Goodfinger
* Drokk
* Kali

## Deaths

* Crook
* Illdan Saeller
* Lolth
* Alysida'Prota
* Kokkalo the Ruby Flame
* Surto
* Qing Shu
* Hezekiah Silvergleam
* Harvest
* Darrow Emberstorm

## Trivia

* First season to not include Phylyco Brokenwhisper.
* This season sees the return of Darrow Emberstorm, having not been present since the mid-season of Season 6.
* This season sees the return of Grekkus Raisir, having not been present since Season 5.
* This season sees the return of Bhalgus Tornhammer, having not been present since Season 5.
* Aguero Cryhawk makes a cameo appearance this season.
* Final season starring Rob Christie, who left the series citing his character's arcs were complete.
* Final season starring Eric Rios, who left after the finale for creative differences.
* No characters appear in all 12 sessions this season, a first in the series.
* MAJOR CHARACTER DEATHS: 2 (Hezekiah & Darrow)
* Hezekiah Silvergleam is the eleventh player character to die.
* Darrow Emberstorm is the twelfth player character to die.
* there were no major NPC deaths this season, a first in the series.