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Archmage Crowley

**Archmage Crowley** was the Archmagister for the Kingdom of Llwendolyn during the reign of All King Tenebram. Born Radiant in the Age of the Gods, Crowley met the requirements to join the Knights of Tenebram by virtue of birth and faith. An immensely powerful wizard, Crowley earned the vaunted title of Archmage during his tenure in Llwendolyn. However, what made Crowley stand apart from other such wizards was his ability to manipulate the divine magics of DIV in his spellcasting and infuse every incantation with Radiance. The Divine Archmage served Tenebram zealously until a group of adventurers led by the King's estranged daughter Ven broke into his liege's chateau and managed to slay him in combat.

Over 1500 years later, a Memory of Crowley would be manifested within the Floating Ruins of Zakkar in the Shadow Veil due to a ritual gone wrong. A group of lost misfits had attempted to use the ruin's connection to the Memory to uncover the forgotten memories of Olive Bough and Kyuubi Wano, only for a Memory of Tenenbram to emerge from within Olive and transform the ruins to resemble his own castle. The Memory of Crowley, loyal to his liege even beyond death, confronted the wayward group in a recreation of his study, intent on annihilating them in the name of DIV and Tenebram.
Mournsguard

The **Mournsguard** are the silent and faceless guardians of the Kingdom of Mourning. The Mournsguard patrol the domain of their queen to prevent outsiders from invading their lands, often subjecting the surviving citizens to invasive mind reading. Their inhuman appearance and conduct has made the Mournsguard an object of fear for the people of Frostfell.

## Images

### Official art

A Parrying Mournsguard.A Dueling Mournsguard.
Lozu

**Lozu** is the leader of a group of outcasts from the Kingdom of Nue-Alabhaster. Persecuted for their religious inclinations in a land that had since outlawed all forms of worship, she and like-minded people left to set up a new settlement to the south, which they named Penkurth. Her life changed forever upon a chance encounter with Bronn Luxprin, the last Champion of DIV.
Bill

Art by Dire

**Bill** is the blacksmith of Aquarian, one of the two settlements of Belias Island on Europa. Standing over 7-and-a-half feet tall, Bill is as laconic and blunt as his toolset. His duties as blacksmith have him busy maintaining the town's armory for combating dangerous beasts and the outdated shardtec that keeps their village from sliding back into the dark ages. When Bill was alerted of a wyvern matriarch causing havoc in the north of Belias Island, he attempted to gather a hunting part to deal with the threat and obtain parts for his work. To his surprise, a group of outsiders that recently arrived in town came forwards to offer their assistance in felling the beast.
Hunter's Guild

**The Hunter's Guild** was an organization designed to hunt the many fantastical beasts in the forests of Etropa. Set up by the Gourmand King in the Year 725, the Hunter's Guild was the power behind the self-proclaimed king's rule. People seeking purpose were drawn to the Guild to prove their worth to themselves and their fellow man. The Hunters became famous for using the parts of their prey to make their weapons and armors. In addition, hunters were expected to donate their kills to the Gourmand King, who ever sought more exotic dishes to feast on. When the Gourmand King's true identity as a Shadow was revealed, the Hunter's Guild was disbanded and many of their number joined the new organization called the Sentinels.

## Prominent Members

### Leaders

* **The Gourmand King†** - Founder and Ruler of Etropa

### Administrators and Staff

* **Instructor Terune†** - Instructor at the Hunter's Haven
* **Guildkeep Frimmie†** - Guildkeeper at the Hunter's Haven
* **Chef Pup†** - Chef and storeowner at the Hunter's Haven
* **City of Trials Guildkeep†** - Guildkeeper at the City of Trials

### Hunters

* **Haio Odigwen** - Renegade Hunter and member of Euclideans
* **Nexavearie "Nexi" Aksinja Lessendex†** - Renegade Hunter and member of the Euclideans
* **Dirk Mannily†** - Renegade Hunter and member of the Euclideans
* **Erik Southpaw†** - Renegade Hunter and member of the Euclideans
* **Valeth†** - Renegade Hunter and member of the Euclideans
* **Sicily†** - Renegade Hunter and member of the Euclideans
* **Pickles†** - Former Hunter
* **Vivi†** - Former Hunter
* **Shandeme†** - Renegade Hunter and infiltrator form the Clan of Kaasma
* **Kaasma Hunter†** - Infiltrator from the Clan of Kaasma
* **Emasi†**
* **Gen†**
* **Houlork†**
* **Ecukrao†**
* **Adre†**

### Constructs

* **Terusine†** - Training Construct made by Terune
Samantha

Art by Dire

**Samantha** was a citizen of Klaybury and friend of local scrapper Zugg Datink'rur. Well-known for her green hair and matching clothing, Samantha was a regular of the Old Kobold along with several others in the city. However, she was unfortunate enough to be there when a massive explosion erupted in the bar, killing her and seven others.
Othgu, Elder Shaman

**Othgu** is the elder and shaman of the Lizardfolk native to Belias Island on Europa. A large and imposing Lizardfolk, Othgu is trained in a variety of witchcraft that manifests from totems he summons. He and his brethren took refuge in the caves housing the Belisian Azure Dragon, forming something of a mutual understanding regarding their shared territory. However, when a group of outsiders attacked the caverns with the intention of slaying the dragon, Othgu and his people rose up in defense of their homes.
Meridry Copperclaw

**Meridry Copperclaw** is the Marshal overseeing the Village of Lundy in the Eshonia Isles. Though a keeper of the peace, Marshal Copperclaw tends to have a lax approach to security, preferring to stand back and take a more supervisory role when handling such affairs.

## Description

### Appearance

Meridry Copperclaw is a tall Owlin with deep pinkish-red feathers. White feathers are present around his beak and yellowed eyes, with a thin white line circling his face. Meridry usually wears a black leather longcoat and appears to have a few necklaces.

### Personality

Meridry has a jovial demeanor that borders on being disingenuous, often chuckling to himself during conversation. He does not appear to take his job as Marshal terribly seriously and treats Howie's panicked request to investigate his airship with a dismissive flippancy. In addition, Meridry does not appear to be the type to get his hands dirty. Rather than investigate the *Apteric* himself, he cajoled Remo, Kyuubi and Kopi into checking it for him while he stayed on the dock.

## History

### Background

There is very little known about Meridry's backgrond. As an Owlin, his ancestors came to Io from the Faewunder, an alternate plane of existence teaming with nature and magic. Meridry lived in Etropa and eventually became Marshal of the town of Lundy, located on the floating Eshonia Isles.

## Story

### The Flight of the *Apteric*

Marshal Copperclaw was overseeing the festival celebrating the completion of an airship called the *Apteric*, a technological marvel yet unknown to this remote town. The creator of the airship, Howie Hardwing, approached the Marshal in a flap. According to Howie, there was an intruder upon his airship, who needed to be removed. Completely unconcerned, Meridry assured Howie he would help. Rather than go to the airship, Meridry approached nearby villagers Remo and Kyuubi Wano and request they assist Howie with this problem. He also enticed the Touriya warrior Kopi Yeom by offering her credits. With these citizens enlisted, Meridry stood back on the dock and watched as the group went below deck. After a few moments, the airship unexpectedly began to take off, tilting and shifting in a chaotic fashion. The *Apteric* eventually vanished out of sight, caught in the northerly wind currents. It is currently unknown how Meridry responded to this event.

## Powers and Abilities

It is unknown what powers and abilities Meridry Copperclaw has.

## Etymology

"Meridry" appears to be an original name for the Ioverse setting.

"Copperclaw" is a portmanteau of "copper" (a ductile red mettle), and "claw" (a sharp usually slender and curved nail on the toe of an animal), referencing the talons that Owlins possess as avian humanoids.
Kaasma Perish

**Kaasma Perish** was one of the sleeper agents created by Lagos, The Emissary of the End. He was stationed at Kreshart, where he lived as a pirate and fisherman for most of his life, unaware of his true purpose. He was awakened by the Clan of Kaasma to fulfill a singular purpose; kill Captain Cornelius Armstrong.
Herald of the Deep One

**The Herald of the Deep One** is an enormous kraken-like monster that inhabits the deepest, darkest depths of the Great Journey. It acts as one of the foremost agents of the entity known as The Deep One and is the subject of many a sailor's tale.

## Images

### Official art

The Herald as it appeared when watching the battle in the Throne Room of Krakesque.
Displacer Beast

**The Displacer Beast** was an unnatural creature that came from the Spire of Euclid. It was released unto the forests of Etropa for unknown reasons, where it shot down an airship from the Hunter's Haven and attempted to kill its passengers.

## Images

### Official art

The Bride, one of two corpses attached to the Displacer Beast.The Groom, one of two corpses attached to the Displacer Beast.
Insanity

Art by (placeholder)

**Insanity** was an enigmatic being trapped in a pocket dimension near a ruined city in Etropa. It appeared to be the manifestation of a dragon's insanity, brought on by the death of the gods 500 years ago. It had a strange connection to a dragon whelping hidden in the nearby city.
Ser Cyran Callac

**Ser Cyran Callac** was a nobleman in service to House Morvad, the rulers of Silversoil in Faewunder. He was a loyal subject of the king and queen of the region, being included in their retinue. Ser Callac was present for the murder of King Cyran Morvad by Count Corbett Aleister and lost his own life along with many others of the entourage. Ser Callac would later be reanimated in the newly made Veil of Frostfell, his spirit corrupted by grief, rage and the influences of the Shadow Veil.

## Etymology

"Ser" is a variation of the noble title "Sir", most often used to address a knight or baronet.

Cyran is possibly derived from the name "Cyrano", a masculine name which could mean "from Cyrene" an ancient Greek City located in North Africa. The name is best known from the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand, which inspired by the life and works of the French satirist Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac.

Callac is the name of a commune located in Brittany, a region of north-western France.

## Trivia

* Ser Cyran Callac shares his first name with his monarch, King Cyran Morvad.
Shadow of Asmodia

**FamilyJules** as Morvog Stoutbraud

**The Completionist** as Layton Beardthrone

**Tom Fawkes** as Brin

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**Shadow of Asmodia** is a Dungeons and Dragons 5e homebrew mini-campaign set in the World of Io, taking place within the Shadowveil. Chasing after his co-captain Cornelius Armstrong, Captain Layton Beardthrone finds himself in a dark and lifeless place: the Shadow. At the foot of a dilapidated tower, he finds a nervous but friendly man named Brin and two brave warriors from the Kingdom of Asmodia, Reina and Morvog. Together, they must brave the darkness around and within them to find their friends and escape this nightmarish realm.

Shadow of Asmodia is the continuation and conclusion of the sixth campaign in Phase 2 of the World of Io series, previously titled Eye of Asmodia. The campaign stars Adriana Figueroa and FamilyJules as returning players and introduces Tom Fawkes as a new player. The Completionist, a player from the Miss Demeanor, also joins the cast while taking an temporary absence from his main campaign. As with all Io campaigns, BrettUltimus is the Dungeon Master.

The series first aired on Twitch on August 27th, 2021, lasting for a total of three episodes with the finale aired on September 17th, 2021.

# Human Monk/Barbarian**Morvog Stoutbraud**

### Prominent NPCs

* The Vile
* The Deep One

## Notable Locations

#### The Shadow

* Brin's Tower
* The City Lost to Shadow

## Etymology

The title of the campaign "Shadow of Asmodia" refers both the Shadow Veil and the Kingdom of Asmodia, where the majority of the cast hail from.

Asmodia is potentially derived from Asmodeus, a prince of demons that occasionally appears in Abrahamic texts and folklore. Dungeons and Dragons also features a character by the name of Asmodeus, who is the lord of the Nine Hells and ruler of all devils.

## Trivia

* Shadow of Asmodia continues the story of Eye of Asmodia approximately nine months after its first season ended.
* This campaign is the second official mini-campaign of Phase 2.
* This campaign marks Tom Fawkes' debut in the World of Io series.
* The entire campaign happens between ten to twelve hours in-game.
Kingdom of Llwendolyn

**The Kingdom of Llwendolyn** is a nation state in the southern region of Qethos. One of the oldest remaining civilizations, the Kingdom of Llwendolyn once ruled over nearly all of Qethos under the All King, and was a center of power for the Radiance of DIV, a power that long since diminished with the death of the last All King Tenebraum and DIV Herself.

Llwendolyn would continue to survive as a republic ruled by a senate, still prosperous and well-respected, but restricted to the south of the continent. Its status as an important trading hub and political power endured past the Shattering of Io and Llwendolyn became the capital city of both Qethos and Io, with its senate now ruling over the entire planet.

## Prominent Members

### Leaders

* **All King Tenebram†** - The Last All King of Qethos.
* **Princess Ventheris Tenebraum** - Former Princess of Llwendolyn, The Bloodied Blade.
* **The Llwendolyn Senate†** - Elected council that ruled Llwendolyn in the Age of Mortality.

### Magisters

* **Archmage Crowley†** - Archmagister under Tenenbram.

### Military

* **Sir Cherrick†** - Historic Knight of Tenebraum.
* **Bronn Luxprin** - The Starslayer.
* **Lyle Carbine†** - Former Battlemage in the Llwendolyn Army.

### Citizens

* **Sachi Ko**
* **Gorman Bul'Grah†**
* **Avery†**
* **Chungo†**
* **Gurbin†**
* **Father Ulagg†**
* **Pastor Ogla†**
* **Alyswell Blacksmith†**
* **Resurfaced Wife†**
* **Debonair†**
* **Munn Sidsworth†**
* **Laurence Sidsworth†**
* **Ikka†**
* **Jeeves†**
* **Excavator Engineer†**
* **Chental†**

### External Collaborators

* **Sidsworth Mining Company** - Dwarven-run mining business that work closely with the kingdom.
* **Mr. Mephisto** - Broker who often works on behalf of the Senate.
* **Jaksu Academy** - Educational institution off the coast of Llwendolyn for the teaching and study of magic.
Or'Gath, Shadow Titan

Art by Deviljno

**Or'Gath** is one of the **Shadow Titans,** gargantuan humanoids that wander the dark twisted lands of the Shadow Veil. These creatures are considered some of the most dangerous fiends among an already dangerous race, and to stand in their way is to invite death willingly. For the most part, they roam without direction and will often ignore the lesser creatures around them unless otherwise provoked.

Or'Gath sought out a vast source of Nihil manifesting above the Shadelight Peaks of the Ezrai Region to gorge itself and grow in strength. However, its travels were noticed by Mephistopheles, who enlisted a group of eager Umbrani adventurers to drive the titan away.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Natural Resistance**: Because of its think hide, Or'Gath has resistance to all forms of damage.
* **Exceeding Strength**: From its sheer size, Or'Gath is capable of dealing massive amounts of damage.

## Images

### Official art

Or'Gath as he appeared in Curious Curios Season 2 Episode 11 (AI-Generated Art created in MidJourney)
Hierophant

Original Art by BrachyZoid

**Hierophant** is a character from the campaign *Bronn*. They are played by MontyGlu

## Mechanics

### Powers and Abilities

#### Cleric Abilities

* *Channel Divinity: Destroy Undead (CR1)*
* Order Domain Abilities
	+ *Order Domain Spells*
	+ *Bonus Proficiencies*
	+ *Voice of Authority*
	+ *Channel Divinity: Order's Demand*
	+ *Embodiment of the Law*
	+ *Divine Strike*

#### Spell List

##### Cantrips

* *Guidance*
* *Mending*
* *Sacred Flame*
* *Spare the Dying*

##### 1st Level

* *Bless*
* *Command*
* *Cure Wounds*
* *Healing Word*
* *Heroism*
* *Sanctuary*

##### 2nd Level

* *Enhance Ability*
* *Hold Person*
* *Spiritual Weapon*
* *Warding Bond*
* *Zone of Truth*

##### 3rd Level

* *Beacon of Hope*
* *Dispel Magic*
* *Life Transference*
* *Mass Healing Word*
* *Slow*

##### 4th Level

* *Compulsion*
* *Death Ward*
* *Guardian of Faith*
* *Locate Creature*

##### 5th Level

* *Commune*
* *Dominate Person*
* *Mass Cure Wounds*
Maggie

**Maggie** is one of the 8U-10 class robots used by the Ionian Defense Forces. Originally deployed by its mother unit to assist in the apprehension of Logan Horn, it was hacked by Eliphet Price and became his personal companion.

## Trivia

* The 8U-13-773 unit is designed to resemble a bulette, a type of burrowing creature in Dungeon and Dragons. To highlight the resemblance, its serial code is the original species' name in leetspeak.
Qui

**Qui** was a criminal from Xiros. She joined Desperado on his plan to steal a shardship bound for Southern Ishtar.

## Description

### Appearance

Qui was an Elven woman with fair skin and platinum blonde hair. She wore a blue jacket with a fur mantle over a black and white blouse. She also had a pair of shard gloves which she used to summon her greataxe.

### Personality

Qui was a callous individual who was quick to anger as seen by her abuse of Logan Horn and rage-fueled attack on Hellebore.

## History

### Background

Not much is known about Qui. She was a criminal who somehow came into contact with Desperado and was convinced to work with him. She had previously learned how to harness her rage in combat and wielded a Shard Greataxe to devastating effect.

## Story

### The Hijacking of the Brigham

Qui was hired by Desperado to help him hijack and steal a shardship. The shardship in question, called the Brigham, was leaving the City of Xiros for Jotun in Southern Ishtar. She and her three companions embarked upon the shardship, successfully concealing their weapons and equipment. About three hours into the flight, their crewmate Gobs hijacked the shard systems and locked down the ship. Their leader Desperado then announced their intent to maroon the passengers and demanded everyone stay calm. Qui was assisting Desperado with crowd control when he was attacked by Keres Creed.

She flew into a rage and ran down the aisle to aid Desperado only to be grabbed by an undercover XDF detective, Logan Horn. With ease, she managed to shrug off her attacker, striking him and yelling at him to sit down. As she did, she was struck in the back by Magic Missiles from Doctor Hellebore, who was taking cover behind a row of seats. Ignoring Logan, she charged over to Hellebore and attacked him. The eccentric wizard managed to dodge out of the way, causing her to cleave the chair he was on in twain. Hellebore retaliated by wildly firing his Magic Missiles again. Two struck Qui in the chest, knocking her to the ground and killing her. The last missile, with no real guidance, struck her boss Desperado, which was enough to slay him as well.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Rage**: Qui was a Barbarian and could fly into a rage to make her more powerful in combat
* **Greataxe Proficency**: Qui was trained in how to use a Shard Greataxe.

## Etymology

Qui appears to be an original name created for the Ioverse.
Lou Bubka

**Lou Bubka** is the head of the Lamantos Crime Family in Southern Ishtar. A seasoned woman of refined taste and keen business acumen, Lou uses her ubiquitous influence over the Ark to maintain a favorable balance between its people and the Family. Upon learning of their arrival in Jotun, she extends an invitation to Logan Horn and his team for a formal meeting.
Purple Worm

**The Purple Worm** was an enormous worm that lived in the Ishtar Highlands. This massive creature terrorized the native goblin populace, devouring them at every opportunity. Odd as it may sound, it seemed to have a particular grudge with a certain wandering circus and its movements coincided with theirs.
Pat

Art by Lamia

**Pat** is a reanimated skeleton that was raised by Dr. Piper Hellebore. In life, Pat was known as **Akhem**, a resident of Penketh in Southern Ishtar. His life was cut short by a raving marauder about 100 years before the Shattering of Io, just as the land was becoming blighted by necromantic influences. Akhem's skeletal remains would roam the ruined village for centuries, until they were dispatched and raised anew by Piper Hellebore.

## Images

### Official art

Pat as he appeared in Deadbeats Season 2 Episode 7
Ch'i Weaponbearer

The **Ch'i Weaponbearer** was one of the Ch'i Elders and the leader of a raiding party sent to Io. He declared war on the town of Helvidd in Southern Ishtar and sent several of his warriors south to attack it. When none returned, he took one of the bioengineered Ch'i Weapons to launch an assault himself. however the cold climate of the area wore away at the Elder's body and mind and the attack never manifested. Instead he and the Weapon hid away in the ruined town of Penketh.
Marlow

**Marlow** was an adventurer from long ago. He and his allies awoke on the *Lost City of Atlas* centuries after the gods were destroyed. He was played by KingBendrick.

## Description

### Appearance

It is not known what Marlow looked like, or even what race he was.

### Personality

It is unknown what Marlow's personality was like.

## History

### Background

Nothing is known about Marlow's history at this time.

### Awakening in Atlas

A few hundred years after the gods DIV and VOID were slain by the Fallen Heroes, Marlow awoke from a deep slumber on the Holy City of Atlas. There, he met several other companions that he would join forces with; Poe, Svend, Haluk, Kit, Patches and Rorn. He and his friends soon discovered that the Holy City was now floating above the clouds and had become a dangerous place. Armed with this knowledge, he and his party decided to find a way to escape Atlas and return home.

## Mechanics

### Powers and Abilities

It is unknown what powers and abilities Marlow had.
Oswin (Familiar)

### Main Campaign(s)

Arcane Academy, Astral Academy, Astral Academy X Goblins of Io, Final Battle Vs. Kaasma Khara, Fallen Hero Oswin, The Shadow Invasion

### Guest Appearances

Goblins of Io

**Oswin** is the familiar of Aldoras Thelerian, taking the form of a large snail. Aldoras is very protective of Oswin, and often carries him in his satchel to keep him safe and closely.

## Trivia

* Oswin is likely named after the Fallen Hero of the same name, who was known as a powerful magus that was always seeking knowledge.
Phase 2

**Phase 2**, also known as the **World of Io**, is the second primary series of D&D campaigns that were ran by Brett Ultimus. This phase first started on July 16th 2020 with the first episode of Arcane Academy and ended on December 22nd 2021, with the finale of the Goblins of Io. There were 16 main campaigns and 10 bonus events that occurred throughout this phase. Some campaigns are divided into seasons, which either keep the same name or change the campaign all together because of the shift in focus. Over all campaigns this phase, there have been a total of 46 players that have partaken in at least 1 of these campaigns.

## Campaigns

*The Arcane Academy**Astral Academy*

*Miss Demeanor*

*All King**Under Io**Radiance**Mainframe of Atlas*

*Goblins of Io*

*Tower of Archimedes*

*Eye of Asmodia**Shadow of Asmodia*

*Hunters of Io**Spire of Euclid*

*Nova Hellscape*

*The Altered Ballad*

*Bronn*
### Crossover Events

*Astral Academy X Goblins of Io*

*Final Battle Vs. Kaasma Khara*

*Chamber of the Eight*

*Fallen Hero Weyzi*

*Fallen Hero Oswin*

*The Shadow Invasion*
### Special Events

*Reunion: A World of Io Lore Session*

*Nigel's Fate*
### One Shots

*The Ishtarian Job*

*The Altered Miss Demeanor*
Order of the Memory

**The Order of the Memory** was a resistance group living beneath the City of the Horn in the Nova Hellscape. The Order was primarily made up of Ashen Astari who had escaped the enslavement of the Order of the Horn. They banded together and created a movement inspired by the Memory, the mysterious force that connected their ancestors with one another. With the aid of a wandering tribe, the Order was able to lead their fighters into the City and managed to take the city for themselves. However, their victory was short-lived as the same tribe denotated the volatile obelisk in the city's center, killing them and all creatures within several miles of the city.

## Prominent Members

### Members

* **Ukaye†**
* **Ashen Astrai Exiles†**

### External Collaborators

* **Deborrah†**
* **Mach Burgh†**
* **Vulkan Burgh†**
* **Geth**
* **T'las Remmus**
Lords of Shadow

**The Lords of Shadow** are a cabal of entities loyal to Asmodeus, the Lord of All Shadows. When the Jupiter Incident destroyed the Astari people, those souls were imprisoned in the Shadow to be tormented for all eternity. While many were lost in the throes of insanity, several rallied together under the leadership of their previous elder, who would become known as Asmodeus. With Asmodeus' guidance, they plotted to return to their homeland and reclaim it for themselves. In addition to numerous agents on the Prime Plane, Asmodeus also created his vassals, known as the Devil Lords. Together, they work unfalteringly to escape their prison and conquer Io.

## Prominent Members

### Leaders

* **Asmodeus** - The Lord of All Shadows.

### Devil Lords

* **Asura** - The Many-Faced Lord of Deception.
* **Juiblex†** - The Voiceless Lord of Oozes.
* **Mephistopheles** - The Collector and Lord of Schemes.
* **Orlox** - The Vampyr Eternia.
* **Uldrenys** - The Draconic Lord of Rage.
* **Unknown Lord of Shadow**
* **Unknown Lord of Shadow**

### Servants of Asmodeus

* **Nala** - Herald of Asmodeus.
* **Sholo Maa†** - Guardian of Krakesque and servant of Asmodeus.
* **The Whisperer**
* **Herald of the Deep One** - Legendary Kraken in service to Asmodeus.

### Servants of Mephistopheles

* **Brul'vek, Herald of the Collector** - Herald of Mephistopheles.
* **The Gourmancer** - Personal chef of Mephistopheles.

### Servants of Asura

* **Valmerath, Seer of Asura†**
* **Viz'gumag†** - Gatekeeper of Southern Gate Breach in Asmodia.
* **Dez'ith, Cultist of Shadow†** - Follower of Viz'gumag
* **Rul'Gam, Forfeited Magus†** - Follower of Viz'gumag

### Former Members

* **Gourmand King†** - Cannibalistic Shadow and traitor to Asmodeus.
* **Scrum** - Hatchling of the Deep One's Herald and spy.
* **Thag'Drun** - Umbrani Warrior that once served Asura.
* **Toll'Mos** - Umbrani Mage that once served Asura.
* **Er'Gar** - Umbrani Cleric that once served Asura.
* **Brag'Rath** - Umbrani Warrior that once served Asura.

### External Collaborators

* **Dmitrius Asmodia II†** - Ruler of the Kingdom of Asmodia.
* **Foreman Pycoles†** - Foreman of Coalsand Factory No. 21 in Asmodia.
* **Warmaster Jiang†** - Undead Warlord and would-be Lord of Krakesque.
* **Almen'gyl†** - Unwilling puppet of Valmerath during their invasion of Faewunder.
* **Crystal Dreamers** - Band of Umbrani adventurers that often perform jobs for the Lords of Shadow.
* **Kaasma Thara** - Unborn infant of the dead god Kaasma, enslaved by Orlox.
* **Wardenfell** - Refugee camp in the Southern Gate Breach Region of Asmodia, formerly under the protection of Viz'gumag.

## Etymology

A "*lord*" is a rank of nobility, usually denoting a person who rules over land or subjects.

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.
Shattering of Io

**The Shattering of Io** was a major historical event in the World of Io series. 500 years after the War of Shadows, the planet of Io came under attack by Lagos, The Emissary of the End, and his fleet of starships. Using the power of the Black Star he had amassed over centuries, Lagos' ships opened fire on the planet, exploiting the weakness in its sky barrier. The resulting impact caused the planet to explode on an apocalyptic scale. However, a quartet of divine beings, once mortals of Io themselves, intervened to deceive Lagos into thinking his work was done and to save the planet and its people. The Shattering was a pivotal moment for mortality, revealing to them their new gods and the gift of Shard Technology, which they would use to rebuild their world and ascend beyond what limits they once had.

# **Lagos, The Emissary of the End**

 Simulacrum of the original Lagos and Sworn Enemy of Io

# God of Void, Emotion and Redemption**Haio Odigwen**

## Images

The Shattering as it appeared to Lagos, The Emissary of the End.Io recreated by the gods after the Shattering.
Mason Fulbright-Martaine

**Mason Atticus Fulbright-Martaine III**, also simply referred to as Mason, was a traveler from the Astral Veil. Mason was stranded in Io after his starship, the Fulbright, broke down. In the search for replacement parts, he found himself caught up in a civil war in the Kingdom of Asmodia, joining forces with The Smeared. He was a member of the *Eye of Asmodia* campaign and was played by Nathan Sharp.
Nack

Art by Dire

**Nack** is one of the Asmodian refugees that took refuge at the ancient prison ruins north of Culbere. After a long journey across Asmodia, he and his brother Wurfin submitted themselves to a imposing Devil called The Warden in exchange for food and shelter. However, the Warden would take his due in the form of human sacrifices, and one day Nack was chosen to be his latest. Though reluctant, Nack descended into the prison for the good of his brother and their community.
Klaybury

Map of Klaybury

Klaybury is the industrial center of Qethos. Despite having a large industrial complex Klaybury is poorer and less developed than its neighboring cities. Many of the citizens rely on underworld dealings in order to make ends meet. Much of the land in Klaybury has been bought out by the Zeon Corporation.

## Appearance

Klaybury is a poor city and its appearance reflects this by appearing run down.

## Notable Locations

### Clockwork Machina

Clockwork Machina is a giant clocktower that can be considered a wonder of the world . It is unknown when or who crafted it but it is the shining jewel of Klaybury. Entering is considered trespassing.

### The Old Kobold

The Old Kobold is a sea side tavern that sells sea food.

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## Campaigns

The following campaigns and events take place in the city of Klaybury
King Dire Rat

AI generated image made using Mid-Journey by BrettUltimus

The **King Dire Rat** was a cannibalistic rodent that lurked in the sewers of Skraptown. By feeding on its fellow Dire Rats, it was able to increase in size and utilize their abilities. This oddity was noticed by a group of scrappers exploring the area, who made the questionable decision of encouraging this behavior to see what would happen.
Goblins of IO Episode 5

### YouTube VOD

***Goblins of Io* Episode 5** was streamed on BrettUltimus' Twitch channel on the 2nd of December 2020 , and premiered on the World of Io's YouTube channel on the 7th of December 2020.

## Summary

Looking to finally put on a performance and earn some money, the circus heads towards the town of Ditburg. On the way there, the giant worm from the orphanage shows up again, but they manage to defeat it. Arriving in town, the populace celebrates the circus as heros for defeating the worm that has been terrorizing them. The troupe uses the reputation to get as many discounts in the shops as goblinly possible to buy potions and upgrades. Peekel meets a goblin carrying a pickel jar like hers, who invites her to visit the Order of the Cucumber nearby.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Date is shown on YouTube VOD
Elder Ferra

Art by Dire

**Elder Ferra** is the current Elder of Aquarian, one of the two settlements on Belias Island on Europa. Ferra and her counterpart in Briarsglen are responsible for maintaining the self-reliant communities established by her forebearers, rejecting outside help and influence. Given Aquarian's position as a maritime village, Ferra oversees the trade of fish and marine resources and is a seasoned angler in her own right. This unfortunately brought her into regular contact with the wild caravanner Jack Knight, who would provide her with an abundant source of stress.

Despite their tradition of isolationism, Ferra made an exception for Dr. Ignatius Hellebore, head of Hellebore Pharmaceuticals and genius of medical science, who offered his services in exchange for a private place to work. When a group of prots and cons arrived some time later seeking the good doctor, Ferra begrudgingly gave them a similar offer, harboring doubts regarding their true intentions. However, as the harvest had begun to fail, Ferra saw opportunity in leveraging these willing souls to steer her people away from impeding disaster.
Mastiff Security Mk. 2

Art by DireHard

The **Mastiff Security Mk.2** is a powerful security robot stationed at Mastiff Station, an Ionian space station monitoring unusual atmospheric phenomena. When all personnel onboard were recalled by the Ionian Senate, the Mastiff Security droids, including this unit, were left behind to guard the station and eliminate any intruders. However, shortly after the evacuation, an unnatural entity infested the station, taking command of the station and adding its defenders to its Collective.
Jotun Defense Force

The **Jotun Defense Force**, also known as the "**JDF",** is a law enforcement agency that operates in the City of Jotun on the Ionian Ark of Southern Ishtar. Known to the general public as protectors, the JDF patrols the city and surrounding tundra in order to respond to criminal activity and threats to public safety. Despite the presence of the Lamantos Crime Family, the JDF maintained order and peace, making Jotun a respected city for learning and industry. Unbeknownst to the general public, however, the JDF also maintained a secret black site away from the city, a dilapidated estate called Cicero Manor, where they would keep dangerous contraband and other unsavory things under lock and key.

In the Ionian Year 2195, the Jotun Defense Force were called to a murder scene in a nearby forest and discovered a body with a petrified face covered in a waxy substance, mimicking the Facade Murders some 20 years prior on the Qethosian Ark. The JDF took great pains to downplay the incident and hid the corpse at their black site. However, when a renegade detective Logan Horn and his team arrived to investigate, the JDF took steps to hinder his investigation on the orders of another Xiros prot called Cagan Yegoth, who appeared to have mysterious intentions of his own.

## Prominent Members

### Protectors

* **Zai Shei†** - Rookie prot stationed at Cicero Manor

### Constructs

* **8U-13-773†** - Hunter robot deployed to capture Logan Horn
* **Maggie†**

### External Collaborators

* **Cagan, Ganymedean Bodysnatcher** - Ganymedean undercover as a XDF Prot
* **Façade** - Alien infiltrators from Ganymede seeking to undermine Ionian society
* **Ionian Senate** - Central government authority on Io
Radiance, The Flumph Lord

> *"PURGE THE VOID!!!"*
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**Radiance, the Flumph Lord** was the collective combination of multiple Radiant Flumphs. It manifested itself in this form to destroy the warriors from Qethos, who it perceived as having betrayed them by siding with the Void.

## Images

### Official art

One of the Radiant Flumphs that combined to create Radiance, the Flumph Lord.
Hunter Drone

The **Hunter Drone** is a specialized construct created by the Auroran Federation to dispatch their enemies. This drone is especially deadly, boasting a durable body, cloaking technology and a deadly neurotoxin that it administers to its targets via several large needles. The Hunter Drone is also normally accompanied variety of scouting drones to locate its prey before ambushing them. One of these Hunter Drones was posted on the Auroran Station of Astari Studies, where it would faithfully stalk its halls for millennia.
Heshun

Art by Dire

**Heshun** is the proprietor of the "Likely Story" bookstore in the Jashor starport of Europa, boasting everything from spellbooks to comic books. Though the Likely Story might be a place of quiet and tranquility, Heshun himself is high-strung and suspicious of new customers. This is partially due to his more illicit activities, which involves him secretly auctioning unusual arcane artefacts to potential buyers.
Pickles

Art by JoCat

**Pickles** was a member of the *Hunters of Io*. He was played by JoCat. A happy-go-lucky Talico hunter from Etropa, Pickles is the type to find friends easily. As the former hunt assistant of another hunter, Pickles is the team's veteran - and he is more than happy to share the exploits of his former master and him to any willing to lend an ear.

## Mechanics

### Powers and Abilities

#### Fighter Abilities

* *Fighting Style (Interception)*
* *Second Wind*
* *Action Surge*
* *Extra Attack (1)*
* Battle Master Abilities
	+ *Student of War*
	+ *Combat Superiority*
	+ *Know Your Enemy*
	+ *Maneuvers*
		- *Trip Attack*
		- *Rally*
		- *Distracting Strike*
		- *Evasive Footwork*
		- *Menacing Attack*

#### Paladin Abilities

* *Divine Sense*
* *Lay on Hands*
* *Divine Smite*
* *Fighting Style (Defense)*
* *Divine Health*
* Ancients Abilities
	+ *Channel Divinity: Nature's Wrath*
	+ *Channel Divinity: Turn the Faithless*

#### Feats

* *Heavy Armor Master*
* *Mobile*
* *Shield Master*

#### Spell List

##### 1st Level

* *Alarm*
* *Bless*
* *Detect Magic*
* *Divine Favor*
* *Purify Food and Drink*
* *Shield of Faith*

#### Notable Items

* *Anuraba Pauldron*: You may only have 1 pauldron at a time. When a creature hits you, they take 5 points of Poison damage.
* *Crustapod Shield (Morning Star)* (Hunters Weapon)
	+ Your Strength and Charisma are set to 14 (Minimum)
	+ You gain the Lay on Hands feature (15hp)
	+ You may use the Divine Smite feature twice per hunt.
* *Hunter's Shield (Morning Star)* (Hunters Weapon)
	+ Your Strength and Charisma are set to 13 (Minimum)
	+ You gain the Lay on Hands feature (10hp)

## Images

### Official Art

Pickles as seen without his wiggler hat (Art by JoCat).
Morden

Art by Dire

**Morden** is a senior member of the Sentinels in the Southern Gate Breach region of Asmodia. Her remains were reanimated by Lady Lorelei Mallory through necromancy and a strange metallic filament that acts on its own to puppet and protect her. Morden is a deadly fighter that unquestioningly serves her Dhampir master as a bodyguard. When Lady Mallory was recruited into Michail Lebrante's party to track down a powerful source of Shadow in the region, Morden obediently accompanied them on their quest.
Er'Gar

Art by Dire

**Er'Gar** is an Umbrani adventurer and a member of the Crystal Dreamers. Born from the demented dreams of Asura, Er'Gar and several other Umbrani grew tired of being tools of the Many-Faced Lord of Deception and deserted. Seeking a life of adventure and recognition, they joined like-minded Umbrani to form one of the Wretched Companies, adventuring parties that roam the Shadow. Er'Gar wields divine magics to support their allies and is also the group's tactician, seeking to gather and study intelligence to best engage their quarry.
Demy Draconian

Art by Dire

**Demy Draconian** is the hulking Dragonborn leader of a crew loyal to the Calloway Cartel. When his longtime rival Desperado suffered a major setback during a failed hijacking, Demy was quick to capitalize by slandering the Warforged and muscling in on his territories. Setting up his headquarters in a disused bar on the Omnis Station, Demy accumulated influence and manpower from his old rival to build up his own reputation. However, Desperado responded by hiring a group of scrappers to remedy this affront and knock Demy back down a peg.
Reina

**Reina** is a Human Fighter and a member of the *Eye of Asmodia* party. She is played by Adriana Figueroa.

## Description

### Personality

Reina, as the youngest member of the Smeared strike team, is inexperienced, idealistic and impressionable, looking up to her more accomplished teammates like Syra. She is serious about her mission, but occasionally gets distracted by her own contemplations.

Following the events of *Eye of Asmodia*, Reina maintains her mission-focused attitude, chiding her comrade Morvog for not taking matters seriously enough. She is empathetic towards Layton's and Brin's plights, seeking to help them alongside her own personal goals.

## History

### Background

A daughter of an Asmodian noble house, Reina was unaware of the massive toll Asmodia's technological advancements - and the lavish lifestyle its upper crust enjoys as a result of it - took on the natural environment of the country until very recently. Horrified by these revelations, Reina left her old life behind and joined an underground resistance movement named The Smeared, being placed on a bombing mission alongside Syra and Morvog, two more experienced members of the cell.
Kingdom of Mourning

The **Kingdom of Mourning** was a monarchy that rules over the frozen wastes of Frostfell. Once the **Kingdom of Silversoil,** this former region of Faewunder knew peace and prosperity in a land of green and abundance. However, the murder of the king by an outsider and his possessed Raccling minions left its queen warped by intense grief. Using her grief and her beloved's ring, the outsider transformed the Kingdom into a frosty demiplane for his own amusement.

With the land into an eternal winter, all its inhabitants would share in the queen's suffering, slowly forgetting who they were and why they lived. Without a benevolent hand to guide it, the kingdom gradually fell into a mockery of its former self, its citizens barely surviving while the queen mourns ceaselessly in her keep. The curse of Frostfell was eventually lifted by the return of the Queen's ring by a righteous Raccling and his companions, freeing the grieving mourner and her subjects from their torment.

## Prominent Members

### Leaders

* **Queen Izabel Morvad, the Mournful Queen†** - Undying ruler of the Kingdom of Mourning
* **King Cyran Morvad†** - Deceased ruler of the Kingdom of Mourning

### Defenders

* **The Mournsguard†** - Deadly soldiers loyal to the queen.
* **Haldir the Hunter**
* **Joanna, The Hunter's Hound**
* **Mangled Mercenary†**
* **Benjamin†**
* **Giant Eagles**
* **Frozen Ogre†**

### Village of Mourning

* **Kef** - Former Tailor turned Vagrant
* **Esal†** - Town Guard
* **Gloran** - Butcher
* **Mao** - Teacher at Mao's School for Apprentices
* **Sievos** - Museum Curator

### The Forest Folk

* **Tontu** - Young Raccling from the neighboring village
* **Tontu's Parents†** - Raccling couple from the neighboring village
* **Chief†** - Leader of the Raccling Village
* **Ronny†** - Raccling from the neighbouring Village
* **Pop Pop†** - Raccling from the neighboring Village
* **Cretareo** - Warrior of the Frostfell Centaur Tribe

### External Collaborators

There are no known individuals or groups who have cooperated with the Kingdom of Mourning.
Phase 3

**Phase 3**, also known as the **Ioverse**, is the third series of homebrew D&D 5e campaigns being run by Brett Ultimus. Taking place 1000 years after the events of Phase 2, the Ioverse has shifted from a traditional fantasy setting to a more futuristic setting, combining both sci-fi and fantasy elements.

This phase first started on July 16th with the Io Direct Announcement Trailer and is currently ongoing. At present, there are 6 main campaigns that are taking place simultaneously throughout this phase. Over all campaigns this phase, there have been a total of 29 players that have partaken in at least 1 of these campaigns.

## Campaigns

***Deadbeats***

***Pipe Dreamers***

***Curious Curios***

*March on Faewunder*

***Into the Shadow's Breach***

***Dawn of Ganymede***
Purple Worm Matriarch

The **Purple Worm Matriarch** was a colossal worm that burrowed through the Luxian Deserts of Western Asmodia. A variant of Purple Worm that had adapted to the arid climate, giant worms such as this made the desert particularly perilous to cross, as starvation urged them to prey on whatever organisms they could find. This matriarch and her offspring attempted to hunt a Shadow Barge traversing their territory, only to find capable Shadowhunters ready to meet its advance.
Poe

**Poe** was an alchemist from long ago. She and her allies awoke on the *Lost City of Atlas* centuries after the gods were destroyed. She was played by Dodger.

## Description

### Appearance

It is unknown what Poe looked like, though she likely had the typical features of a halfling.

### Personality

Next to nothing is known about Poe. It appears that she had a chipper outlook on life with little regard for her own safety. A recurring quirk she exhibited was to eat whatever looked alchemically applicable to identify its properties.

## History

### Background

Nothing is known about Poe's history at this time.

### Awakening in Atlas

A few hundred years after the gods DIV and VOID were slain by the Fallen Heroes, Poe awoke from a deep slumber on the Holy City of Atlas. There, she met several other companions that she would join forces with; Kit, Marlow, Haluk, Svend, Patches and Rorn. She and her friends soon discovered that the Holy City was now floating above the clouds and had become a dangerous place. Armed with this knowledge, she and her party decided to find a way to escape Atlas and return home.

## Mechanics

### Powers and Abilities

#### Artificer Abilities

* *Magical Tinkering*
* *Infuse Item*
* *The Right Tool for the Job*
* *Tool Expertise*
* *Flash of Brilliance*
* Alchemist Abilities
	+ *Tool Proficiency*
	+ *Experimental Elixir*
	+ *Alchemical Savant*
Sam

Art by Dire

**Sam** is the resident medic of Aquarian, one of the two settlements on Belias Island on Europa. The wilds of Belias Island pose a great many dangers to its residents, making Sam' medical skills immensely valuable. In order to assist her people, she regularly travels with the trade caravan that goes between her home and the town of Briarsglen, braving all manner of hairy situations to ensure the survival of her comrades. A strict professional, Sam is oft exasperated by the antics of the caravan's leader Jack Knight, but reluctantly admits his usefulness in maintaining their people's welfare.
Headmaster Shur

**Headmaster Shur** is the former headmaster of the Jaksu Academy. As the Exodus Academy became the predominant institution for magical education, he resigned from his position as more of his staff and students left for his rivals. He is one of the keepers of the Memory of Randall, one of the Fallen Heroes of Io.

## Powers and Abilities

* Headmaster Shur exhibits the first instance of an non-player character sharing the same Memory as a player character (in this instance Sputtacus' character).