Io

Io is a wizard in Tales of the Century and a main character.

Io is careful and methodical, often performing days of preparation for a single mission. He is relatively new to Century work, and though he is well-versed in lore and the historical role of the organization, Io still has things to learn.

His appearance is outlandish, as he is covered in intricate tattoo work (magical in nature) and has shoulder-length, bone-white hair that has silver rings woven into it. He is most often seen in grey cargo pants, a hoodie over that, carrying a messenger bag. His weapon of choice is a nickle-plated .357 Smith & Wesson Model 19, though he has easy access to a Marlin Model 1894C for long-shooting.

As a Centurion, he works closely with the Austin P.D. liaison, John Chang. He is on good working terms with Simon d'Argent and Kinder, less so with Fringe.

Io has a series of adventures of his own, titled Seasons in the Abyss, two of which have seen publication. (These two stories also feature John Chang and Texas Ranger Clint Ichabod.)


 * "Blood Red" (#2) in The Trigger Reflex: Legends of the Monster Hunter II (Pill Hill Press, 2011)
 * "Spirit in Black" (#3) in Leather, Denim & Silver: Legends of the Monster Hunter (Pill Hill Press, 2011)

Due to the nature of the character, he has moved from one reality to another from time to time. It was one of these adventures (see below) that he ran into and assisted Helena Downwright (from The Book of Falling).

There is a series of novels in progress chronicling Io's early adventures as a Centurion, the first being Before the Dawn, the second, Vampire Sky.

The author's dream casting for Io is Ben Foster.

Novels and Novellas

 * Before the Dawn by Thom Brannan
 * Borrowed Time by Rob Pegler (with Helena from The Book of Falling)
 * Vampire Sky by Thom Brannan