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Gontor Hammerfell
Gontor Hammerfell
Biographical information
Death

Year 1184

First Comic

994

Last Comic

1174

Physical description
Species

Dwarf (Vampire)

Gender

Male

Hair color

White

Chronological and political information
Affiliation

Creed of the Stone
Hel (Vampire spirit inhabiting body)

Class

Cleric

Alignment

Evil

Known masters

"Durkon"

Status

Destroyed

D&D Stats
Level

13+[1]

Wis

19+[2]

Skills

Speak Language: Dwarven

Abilities

Standard Dwarf, Cleric, and Vampire abilities

Exarch Gontor Hammerfell was the administrator of the Northern Godsmoot and a dwarven cleric of the Creed of the Stone, in which he held the title of exarch. As a member of the Creed, he did not worship any particular deity but rather Elemental Earth itself. He and the other members of the Creed were responsible for creating the cathedral at the top of Zenith Peak.

As a young man, Gontor was provided a career in the family business by his parents, and an arranged marriage to a dwarf from a slightly more prosperous clan. Gontor cast aside these things to join the Creed of the Stone.[3]

He was present at the entrance to the cathedral he and the other members of the Creed of the Stone had built for the Godsmoot at the arrival of Veldrina, Wrecan, Roy Greenhilt, Belkar Bitterleaf and "Durkon". After allowing Veldrina entry due to her being an official representative of the Western Pantheon and the Elven Gods, he declined to permit Roy and "Durkon" entry, citing the utmost secrecy and importance of the Godsmoot, though he welcomed them to wait outside. The High Priest of Hel, however, whispered something into Gontor's ear, prompting him to allow the party entry. Gontor then decided to escort the High Priest of Hel to the Great Nave personally.[4]

On the way to the Great Nave, Gontor tried to discuss politics with the High Priest of Hel, expressing a desire for non-theistic religions like the Creed of the Stone to be allowed a say in the Godsmoot. The High Priest, however, having coerced Gontor into revealing that the Creed of the Stone had no remaning spells, no deity to speak on behalf of its clerics nor any formal protection or representation at the Godsmoot, killed Gontor and raised him as a vampire with Malack's staff, before proceeding to do the same to the rest of the Creed's members.[5][6]

Gontor Hammerfell Vampire

Vampire Gontor Hammerfell.

The vampire Gontor later infiltrated the Mechane while the High Priest was busy fighting Roy.[7] He stole Vaarsuvius' teleporation orb despite the resistance of the various animals on board the airship. He was able to sneak back into the Godsmoot, where after the vote ended in a tie, he and "Durkon" teleported away to put in action their plan to dominate the vote of the dwarven Council of Clans. He attempted to enter the Temple of Thor to execute this plan, but "Durkon" changed plans to instead confront the Order in the banquet hall of the temple of Odin. However, Gontor was sent away from this fight, and so was not destroyed with "Durkon" and the other vampires.

Gontor arrived at the Council of Clan Elders as it was gathering. He and his vampires dominated a majority of the Clan Elders as well as the guards.[8] With Hel's assistance, he read a Gate spell scroll to summon a Nightcrawler.[9] Gontor defended the council chamber from the Order, and then from the extended Thundershield family and friends, but was ultimately unsuccessful in stopping their advance. He retreated to the council chamber where he was nearly successful in orchestrating a "yes" vote for the end of the world, before Durkon suspended the council's activities on a legal technicality by breaking the ceiling with his hammer which subsequently broke the council table.[10] Gontor then attacked Sigdi, before he was overwhelmed by the onrushing friends of Durkon. They held him in the pool of sunlight created by Durkon's hammer throw, destroying the vampire and presumably allowing his soul to pass on to Hel due to the fact he didn't die with honor when killed by the High Priest of Hel. However, it is entirely possible that Thor was able to claim his soul instead, as "died 'in battle' with a Vampire" might technically be construed as honorable.[11]

Powers and Abilities[]

Based on his use of Summon Monster VII, he is at least a level 13 Cleric. He also retains racial and vampiric abilities.

Equipment and Weapons[]

  • Scrolls: Gontor had "a few" scrolls on his person when he was turned into a vampire, which included a Gate scroll and Horrid Wilting scroll. What scrolls remain is unknown.[2]
  • Gontor also had in his possession a set of plate armor and a belt, presumably standard issue for members of the Creed of the Stone, that turned black when he was raised as a vampire.

References[]

  1. Comic #1161, "Easy to Forget"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Comic #1158, "Gatespender"
  3. Comic #1087, "Masters Mastering Mastery"
  4. Comic #994, "Invitation Only"
  5. Comic #995, "Welcome to the Church"
  6. Comic #1018, "Or Perhaps Punch"
  7. Comic #1012, "Yellow Means Caution"
  8. Comic #1156 "In All Fairness"
  9. Comic #1158, "Gatespender"
  10. Comic #1173, "Turn the Table"
  11. Comic #1174, "Fun for the Whole Family"
Appearances
994, 995, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1109, 1111, 1156, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1164, 1166, 1167, 1169, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173, 1174
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