Heifitos

Heifitos is an archmage and member of the Circle of Eight.

Appearance
Heifitos is a medium-sized man of unknown origin whose face is shrouded by an illusory orange haze at all times. This illusion cannot be dispelled unless he retires from his position in the Circle of Eight.

Personality
While Heifitos has been very supportive of the Champions Valoris' quest to gather the Abyssal Crests, they know little about him beyond this. He was accused of being self-gratifying by Paisodos, but it is unknown if this was a one-time occurrence or if this is a recurring point of contention between the two archmagi.

Background
Heifitos is a powerful mage who rose through the ranks of Atemcester's wizards to become a member of the Circle of Eight. Upon ascending to the Circle, Heifitos consented to remain anonymous and have his face hidden with illusion magic as long as he served as an archmage. His true name is unknown. Initially, he was known by his title and favored school of magic. However, this was deemed cumbersome by many and, upon the discovery of a tablet in ruins from the late Vrinian Empire, the archmagi decided to adopt the names of ancient wizards for their seats. He selected the name Heifitos for his seat. Before the Champions Valoris arrived in Atemcester, the Circle held a vote on whether or not to entrust the Bands of the Archmagi to them, pending the results of a test of ability administered by the Crest's current guardian, Esbat. The vote was marginally in favor of allowing the adventurers to take the Abyssal Crest. Heifitos was very openly a supporter of this proposal.

Atemcester Arc
Heifitos was present for the party's initial meeting with the Circle of Eight. He was the one who announced the Circle's decision to entrust the Bands to the adventurers and vaguely explain the nature of their trial. Upon the party's successful return from Esbat's temple, Heifitos congratulated them and thanked them for proving the majority vote correct. Paisodos accused him of self-gratification in response. Heifitos was the first to respond to the revelation that Ashara is from the Vrinian Empire, telling her that her story is amazing. Upon being asked once most of the party had left the audience chamber, he speculated that Ashara's powers could be related to the astral plane, although he conceded that terrible beasts can be found on all planes, including the material. Heifitos was also present at Ashara's second meeting with the Circle, although he said little during the meeting beyond encouraging her to translate the Vrinian tablet.

Goals
Heifitos's wider goals are unknown to the Champions Valoris. However, he presumably wants the Bands of the Archmagi to be protected against agents of the Burning Knight. He seems to believe that the best way to do this is to place them in the care of the Champions Valoris.

Abilities
Heifitos is an extremely powerful wizard, and one of the contemporary masters of his craft. His preferred school of magic is unknown to the Champions Valoris, however, and they have not seen him cast any of his spells.

Quotes

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Trivia

 * Out of the Circle of Eight, Heifitos has given the least indication of his actual title and preferred school of magic. However, through process of elimination, it is possible that he is the Archmage of Abjuration.