Ephren

Fist Recruit Ephren is a human Fighter serving as a recruit to the Flaming Fist.

“

He of the Unsleeping Eyes. Grant me the might to carry this burden. Grant me the faith to face darkness without fear.

„

— Ephren, praying

Involvement

Ephren is encountered alongside other members of the Flaming Fist at Waukeen's Rest on The Risen Road. She was part of the contingent accompanying Duke Ulder Ravengard and staying at the inn when it was attacked by Goblins and Drow. She can be seen kneeling in front of fellow Flaming Fist Jacek, uttering a prayer.

If a party member decides to talk to her, they can ask a few questions, offer condolences, comment on the situation, or join in on the prayer:

• What the hells happened here?
• My condolences to you.
• [BALDURIAN] Looks like he wasn't cut out to be a Flaming Fist.
• Looks like he wasn't cut out for this line of work.
• [GOOD CLERIC] Whisper a sympathetic prayer.
• [CLERIC OF HELM] Join the woman in prayer: 'Steel our blades...'
• [PALADIN] Let the prayer finish. The dead should be honoured as their oath commands.
• [OATHBREAKER] Yet another dies for a futile cause. I'm sorry.

However, if the party member is a drow, Ephren will think you are an attacker unless convinced otherwise:

• [BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] TRY IT, WEAKLINGS. (DC 5 )
• [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] Go on, try it. (DC 5 )
• [INTIMIDATION] Think carefully, colnbluth. Do you truly wish to anger Lolth's favoured? (DC 5)
• [PERSUASION] Be at ease. I didn't come seeking battle. (DC 5)
• [DETECT THOUGHTS] [WISDOM] Cast Detect Thoughts.
  • I am no monster - I mean no harm to you. Tell me what happened here.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Spear

Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Rush Attack ()

1d4 (1~4) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Piercing

Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them  Off Balance.

STR Save

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

Recharge: Short rest

 Trip Attack (Melee) ()

Normal weapon damage + Superiority Die Weapon damage A powerful attack that possibly knocks the target  Prone.

STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Per turn

Notable loot

• Basic Poison
• Bucket of Water
• Chain Mail
• Helmet
• Metal Shield
• Spear

Related literature

• My Thanks, Cora
• Tear-stained letter

External links

• Ephren on the Forgotten Realms Wiki