Hephastus Heavyhide

During the events of Session I: Escape From Death House! Hephastus Heavyhide investigated the mirror in the main room with Aurora, encountering the nursemaid’s spirit. He participated in the investigation of the storage room and fought the animated broom. Hephastus uncovered a concealed entrance to a secret room in the library. He fought against animated armor on the third floor and engaged in the chaotic battle against shadows where he fell unconcious. Thornboldt Durst possessed his body walked him out of the Death House.   During the events of Session II: Welcome to Barovia Village Hephastus was recommended by the Vistani women to visit Madam Eva at Tser Pools to find his mentor Ingrid. He later undertook some repairs at Ismark's mansion, which the siblings appreciated.   During the events of Session III: Interview with a Vampire Hephastus was present in the Church of the Morninglord, participated in the events with Doru, and assisted in digging Kolyan Indirovich’s grave. He was also part of the group that found Ireena Kolyana at Lugdana's Knoll, helped retrieve the items from the chest, and fought the zombies at Van Richten’s hidden cache.   During the events of Session IV: Here Enters the Dark Prince Hephastus was greeted by Strahd, who mentioned having tasted blood from someone named Ingrid, leaving Hephastus concerned about her fate. He had a vision of lifeless bodies at the gallows and attempted to heal the injured raven before Ash succeeded. Madam Eva referred to Hephastus as "The Seeker" and later discussed Ingrid Boulderstrike with him. Hephastus also investigated the area around the watchtower to track wolves and helped bury the Barovians.   During the events of Session V: Secrets of Lake Zarovich Hephastus ate one of Morgantha's pastries at the windmill, which caused him to fall into a deep and relaxing sleep. He participated in the battle against the werewolves and wolves near Lake Zarovich. Hephastus helped investigate the Barovian refugee camp outside Vallaki and was involved in securing rooms and food at The Blue Water Inn.   During the events of Session VI: Hunt for St. Andral's Bones left the Blue Water Inn to investigate a rumor about his mentor, Ingrid Boulderstrike. He did not participate in the events that followed during this session.   During the events of Session VII: Baptism by Fire Hephastus entered the Blue Water Inn and found the bleeding body of Arabelle. He used a mixture of magic and surgical methods to heal her. Later, Hephastus was part of the group that attacked Izek Strazni at the Burgomaster's Mansion. During the fierce battle, Hephastus was killed by Izek. After his death, Hephastus’s soul could not leave the Domain of Barovia and encountered his mentor, Ingrid Boulderstrike, who forgave him and revealed her murder by Strahd. Hephastus’s soul then became attached to a newborn somewhere in Barovia.