Hepharion, Master Smith of Hell

Hepharion is among the greatest of the hierrmagons. He is the most skilled of their race and has crafted the personal arms of many Dukes and even those for a few Lords of the Nine.

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He resides in Avernus, where his talents and those of his underlings are needed the most, as they churn out thousands of weapons an hour for Bael’s Infernal Vanguard. Hepharion is obeyed without question by the hierrmagons. His word is absolute law. No one but Duke Malphas or Lord Bael is allowed to gainsay his orders to them, save perhaps a Lord of the Nine. Asmodeus himself has decreed thus.

This prevents their valuable work from being interrupted or disturbed by the politics that pervade the rest of Hell. Hepharion works directly for Duke Malphas, and has the status of his most favored vassal. His passion for creating weapons of destruction and war is matched only by his talent. Despite holding the title of baron, he sees little time in the courts of Avernus, due to his responsibilities in the forges. Although some question his decision not to accept a promotion to Duke, the truth of the matter is that he has never been offered such. His true allegiance is ultimately to the war machine of Hell itself, and he is content with his position as Master Smith of Hell.

Hepharion stands fully 18 feet tall, and weighs 3000 pounds. Despite his immunity to fire, his body is blistered from the intense heat that he works with day after day, and is colored dull red. He has six horns, which ring his head in a crown like fashion. His massive arms bulge with muscles, hardened from constant work. He is never found without his bodyguard, Malkadrac (21 HD cornugon, 10th level devoted defender).

Hepharion, Master Smith of Hell
Hierrmagon (Sergeant Major of the Infernal Vanguard)
Huge outsider (Devil, Evil, Extraplanar, Lawful)
Hit Dice	36d8+360 (522 hp)
Initiative	+4
Speed	40 ft.
Armor Class	38 (+10 armor, +4 Dexterity, +16 natural, -2 size), touch 12, flat-footed 34
Base Attack/Grapple	+36/+59
Attack	Flames of Phlegethon (Phlegethos) +54 melee (3d6 + 20 + 1d6 (hellfire) x3 +1d10 (hellfire)) or Discretion of Minauros +43 ranged (3d6+20 x3)
Full Attack	Flames of Phlegethon (Phlegethos) +54/+49/+44/+39 (3d6 + 20 + 1d6 (hellfire) x3 +1d10 (hellfire)) and 3 warhammers +54/+49/+44 (3d6+12 x3 plus special*) * Special: Vengance of Avernus has the demon bane and Order of Dis has the axiomatic enchantments upon them)
Space/Reach	15 ft./15 ft.
Special Attacks	Spell-like abilities, summon devils
Special Qualities	Damage reduction 15/good and silver, Darkvision 60 ft., eldritch smithing, immunity to fire and poison, quick creation, resistance to acid 15 and cold 15, see in darkness, Spell Resistance 33, telepathy 300 ft.
Saves	Fort +35, Ref +29, Will +28
Abilities	Strength 40, Dexterity 19, Constitution 30, Intelligence 22, Wisdom 16, Charisma 21
Skills	Appraise +45 (+49 when dealing with metals), Bluff +44, Climb +54, Concentration +49, Craft (armorsmithing) +62, Craft (weaponsmithing) +62, Diplomacy +44, Disable Device +45, Jump +58, Listen +42, Knowledge (Metallurgy) +45, Sense Motive+42, Spellcraft +45, Spot+42
Feats	Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Craft Wondrous Item, Greater Multiweapon Fighting, Improved Multiweapon Fighting, Leadership, Multiweapon Fighting, Skill Focus {Craft (armorsmithing)}, Skill Focus {Craft (weaponsmithing)}
Epic Feats	Craft Epic Arms and Armor, Craft Epic Wondrous Item, Efficient Item Creation (Arms and Armor), Epic Skill Focus {Craft (armorsmithing)}, Epic Skill Focus {Craft (weaponsmithing)}
Climate/Terrain	Avernus, First of the Nine Hells of Perdition
Organization	Solitary (unique) or with bodyguard (Malkadrac, unique cornugon)
Challenge Rating	21
Treasure	Double Standard
Alignment	Lawful Evil

Combat

Hepharion is rarely involved in combat, but he is a formidable opponent if roused. He usually casts mass bull strength on his bodyguard, before using his “buff” spells to aid himself. Following that, he usually summons more devils if there is a large group, or wades in after his bodyguard if there is not. If the fight goes against him, (reduced to half his hp or less) he teleports away immediately, and will almost certainly be reporting to Duke Malphas of the transgression. His bodyguard will remain for 1 round after his escape to cover the retreat before teleporting away himself.

Spell-like Abilities: At will – fireball, greater teleport, keen edge, mage armor, mass bull strength, Resist Energy, resistance, scorching ray (3 rays), sheild;

• 3/day – mage’s sword, order’s wrath, summon monster IX, unholy blight;
• 1/year – wish*.

Caster level 36 th ; DC 15 + spell level.

*Hepharion may only use wish in conjunction with enchanting arms and armor, and never for any other purpose.

Summon Devils (Sp): Thrice per day, Hepharion can automatically summon 2d8 bearded devils, 1d4 hierrmagons, or 1 cornugon. These devils may have twice their standard HD. Malphas has afforded Hepharion the ability to summon a cornugon to better keep his Master Armorer safe.

Eldritch Smithing (Su): Hepharion is capable of creating magical items. He has an effective caster level of 36. He can use his spell-like abilities as the prerequisites for special item abilities. However, Hepharion must have the proper access to spells – be it from scrolls or his spell-like abilities – and the appropriate item creation feats in order to create magic items. Gold and XP costs are not reduced for Hepharion.

Quick Creation (Ex): Because of his 4 arms, Hepharion is capable of producing items at a much faster rate than normal. His Craft checks to determine progress per day are done in silver pieces rather than copper, and his checks per week are done in gold pieces rather than silver. This has no effect on his time spent enchanting weapons.

Possessions: Hepharion possesses 4 huge warhammers, each bearing a separate enchantment. Flames of Phlegethon is a +5 hellfire burst warhammer. Vengeance of Avernus is a +5 cold iron demon bane warhammer. Order of Dis is a +5 lawful adamantine warhammer. Discretion of Minauros is a +5 hellforge iron warhammer of throwing, returning and distance.

Hepharion also wears an elaborate breastplate with a flowing red cloak attached. This is a +5 mithral breastplate of heavy fortification, and a cloak
of resistance +5.

Skills: Hepharion receives a +4 racial bonus on all Craft checks dealing with metal.

Feats: Coupled with his natural abilities, Hepharion’s Multiweapon Fighting feats allow him to attack with all of his arms at no penalty.