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| title = Gerringothe Thorm
| description = Gerringothe Thorm is an undead tollkeeper in Baldur's Gate 3, able to be fought at the Reithwin Tollhouse.
| image = Gerringothe Model.png
}}
{{CombatTab}}
{{Infobox creature
{{Infobox creature
| name = Gerringothe Thorm
| name = Gerringothe Thorm
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| title = Accursed Keeper of Coins
| title = Accursed Keeper of Coins
| family = [[Ketheric Thorm]]<br> [[Malus Thorm]]<br> [[Thisobald Thorm]]<br> [[Isobel]]
| family = [[Ketheric Thorm]]<br> [[Malus Thorm]]<br> [[Thisobald Thorm]]<br> [[Isobel Thorm]]
| hometown = [[Reithwin Town]]
| hometown = [[Reithwin Town]]
| race = [[Undead]], former [[Elf]]
| race = [[Undead]], former [[Elf]]
| size = Medium
| size = Medium
| type = Undead
| type = Undead
| ac = 16
| hp = 6 {{note|Gerringothe gains 100 maximum hit points per instance of [[Coin Armour]] affecting her.}}
| t hp = 7
| movement m = 9
| weight kg = 150
| level = 8
| extra init = 5
| str = 12
| dex = 18
| con = 12
| int = 16
| wis = 12
| cha = 8
| int save prof = Proficient
| dex save prof = Proficient
| t prof bonus = +4
| resistances = slashing resistant nm, piercing resistant nm, bludgeoning resistant nm, fire resistant full
| conditions = Coin Vambrace (L), Coin Vambrace (R), Coin Cuisse (L), Coin Cuisse (R), Coin Cuirass, Coin Helmet
| t conditions = Coin Vambrace (L), Coin Vambrace (R), Coin Cuisse (L), Coin Cuisse (R), Coin Cuirass, Coin Helmet, Legendary Resistance: Incapacitation
| h conditions = Coin Vambrace (L), Coin Vambrace (R), Coin Cuisse (L), Coin Cuisse (R), Coin Cuirass, Coin Helmet, Legendary Resistance: Incapacitation, Legendary Action: Sublimation
| passives = Alert, Coin Armour, Darkvision, Fast Hands, Immune To Control Undead, Opportunity Attack, Fey Ancestry, Turn Resistance
| h passives = Alert, Coin Armour, Darkvision, Fast Hands, Immune To Control Undead, Opportunity Attack, Fey Ancestry, Turn Resistance, Legendary Action: Sublimation
}}
}}


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When approached, Gerringothe will quickly demand gold from the party. Besides attacking her, the party can toss her some gold, though she will simply demand more. When asked for a clear price, she will demand all of the party's gold. However, if given anything short of 5.000 gold, Gerringothe will claim she was given too little and attack.  
When approached, Gerringothe will quickly demand gold from the party. Besides attacking her, the party can toss her some gold, though she will simply demand more. When asked for a clear price, she will demand all of the party's gold. However, if given anything short of 5.000 gold, Gerringothe will claim she was given too little and attack.  


If Gerringothe Thorm is paid more than 5,000 gold, the party will receive the {{MdRarityItem|Signed Trade Visa}} which casts the unique and powerful one-use spell: {{SAI|Flesh to Gold}}.
If Gerringothe Thorm is paid more than 5,000 gold, the party will receive the {{SmRarityItem|Signed Trade Visa}} which casts the unique and powerful one-use spell: {{SAI|Flesh to Gold}}.


=== Dialogue ===
=== Dialogue ===
If chosing "I have no more gold" or "I have no more money to give", she will start combat. Otherwise, the party can do a variety of social [[Skill Check|Skill Checks]] to avoid it:
If choosing "I have no more gold" or "I have no more money to give", she will start combat. Otherwise, the party can do a variety of social [[Skill Check|Skill Checks]] to avoid it:
* One way to open the [[Skill Check]] options is to first "Toss the creature a gold piece", then choosing "I don't hand out so much gold for so little in return":
** A {{Ability Check|Persuasion|18}} will question why she remains when she can take what gold she has and be free. She will be steadfast on her role to collect the gold in the service of the toll.
***Another {{Ability Check|Persuasion|21}}, questioning how she has no one to oversee her duties.
***A {{Ability Check|Deception|21}}, claiming that the local authority has decreed all the gold belongs to her now.
***An {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}}, bluntly telling her she no longer has a job.
* After giving her a coin, if chosing "I've already paid", there will be:
**A {{Ability Check|Deception|18}}, claiming to be the new toll master to replace her.
***Another {{Ability Check|Deception|21}}, claiming she's been promoted and moving to a better tollhouse.
***A {{Ability Check|Persuasion|21}}, praising her work and insisting to take over.
***An {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}}, threatening her and demanding she leave.


If the party does not have any gold at all (because it was stashed away), all available conversation options will eventually lead to a fight.
The party can attempt to [[Persuasion|persuade]] Gerringothe that gold isn't everything:
* {{Dialogue option|Why stay in this rotted building? Take your gold and be free.|roll=Persuasion|dc=18}}
* {{Dialogue option|The happiness gold grants is temporary at best. Do not let your need for gold trap you here.|tags=Monk|roll=Persuasion|dc=18|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|I know lust and avarice when I see it. You'll never be happy, no matter how much gold I give you.|tags=Evil Cleric|roll=Persuasion|dc=18|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|Your obsession with gold is hurting you. If you leave this place, maybe you can still be saved.|roll=Persuasion|dc=18|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|Gold is such a limited desire. With the right help, you could become ''so'' much more.|tags=Warlock|roll=Persuasion|dc=18|advantage=y}}
** {{Dialogue option|Gold, indeed - not for the toll, but for ''yourself''. Isn't that right?|roll=Persuasion|dc=21}}
** {{Dialogue option|It's over. Stand down. ''Now''.|roll=Intimidation|dc=21}}
** {{Dialogue option|Requesting more than one toll per traveller is quite illegal, per the relevant statutes. What is your defence?|roll=Deception|dc=21}}


Whichever approach is taken, succeeding will lead to her having a moment of clarity before stating she will "pay it back". Then she seemingly kills herself. The party will be fully rewarded experience as if they defeated her and all her Visage minions and also get the full amount of gold magically bound to her.
Rogues get a special dialogue path:


== Combat ==
* {{Dialogue option|The 'toll collector' scam is old and uninspired. Give it a rest - figure out a new trick.|tags=Rogue|roll=Persuasion|dc=18|advantage=y}}
===Attacks and abilities===
** {{Dialogue option|Yes, a trick - you're a trickster! You don't ''deserve'' the gold!|roll=Deception|dc=18}}
{{Feature box|Left Coin Whip}}
** {{Dialogue option|Look, I've run this scam myself - I ''know'' it's a trick. A basic one at that.|roll=Persuasion|dc=18}}
{{Feature box|Right Coin Whip}}
** {{Dialogue option|I require passage - or your throat will be cut.|roll=Intimidation|dc=18}}
{{Feature box|Jealous Avarice}}
{{Feature box|Summon coin halberd}}
{{Feature box|Combustible Coins}}
{{Feature box|Claws (Action)}}


{{Infobox creature
Optionally, the party can attempt to use [[Deception]] to convince Gerringothe she's been fired and replaced:
| name = Coin Halberd
| image = Portrait_Coin_Halberd.png
| title =
| race = [[Coin Halberd]]
| full name =
| size = Tiny
| type = [[Construct]]
| ac = 12
| e hp = 11
| hp = 17
| t hp = 22
| movement m = 9
| weight kg = 3
| level = 7
| str = 12
| dex = 15
| con = 11
| int = 1
| wis = 5
| cha = 1
| resistances = slashing resistant nm, piercing resistant nm, bludgeoning resistant nm, psychic immunity, poison immunity, acid vulnerability, force vulnerability
| conditions =
| passives =
}}


===Allies===
* {{Dialogue option|I'm afraid I'm actually your replacement. You've been fired as toll collector - terribly sorry.|tags=Bard|roll=Deception|dc=18|advantage=y}}
* {{CharLink|Visage of Cowardice}}
* {{Dialogue option|I'm here to replace you as toll collector.|roll=Deception|dc=18}}
* {{CharLink|Visage of Greed}}
** {{Dialogue option|You've been promoted! You'll collect gold from a much better tollhouse|roll=Deception|dc=21}}
* {{CharLink|Visage of Guilt}}
** {{Dialogue option|You've done a great job here. Really set the standard. But I'll take it from here.|roll=Persuasion|dc=21}}
* {{CharLink|Visage of Heartlessness}}
** {{Dialogue option|You dare to question their decision? Leave this place at once!|roll=Intimidation|dc=21}}
* {{CharLink|Visage of Obedience}}
* {{CharLink|Visage of Regret}}


===Encounter details===
If the party member is a Paladin or Druid, OR they have found and read {{SmRarityItem|Gerringothe's Logbook}} (located in the basement), they can accuse her of corruption using [[Intimidation]]:
* Gerringothe is surrounded by 6 [[Grim Visage]]s scattered throughout the building. For each one killed, she will lose 100 of her [[Hit Points]] and some of her powerful abilities. The piece of coin armour destroyed follows a fixed sequence each time, irrespective of which Visage is killed:


# {{Cond|Coin Vambrace (L)}}, disabling [[Left Coin Whip]]
* {{Dialogue option|You're an endless pit of avarice. I won't bow to your corrupt demands.|tags=Paladin|roll=Intimidation|dc=18|advantage=y}}
# {{Cond|Coin Vambrace (R)}}, disabling [[Right Coin Whip]]
* {{Dialogue option|Enough! You're an embodiment of the curse and its corruption. You get nothing from me.|tags=Druid|roll=Intimidation|dc=18|advantage=y}}
# {{Cond|Coin Cuisse (L)}}
* {{Dialogue option|You're corrupt. I don't take kindly to such tactics.|roll=Intimidation|dc=18}}
# {{Cond|Coin Cuisse (R)}}
** {{Dialogue option|Gold, indeed - not for the toll, but for ''yourself''. Isn't that right?|roll=Persuasion|dc=21}}
# {{Cond|Coin Cuirass}}
** {{Dialogue option|It's over. Stand down. ''Now''.|roll=Intimidation|dc=21}}
# {{Cond|Coin Helmet}}
** {{Dialogue option|Requesting more than one toll per traveller is quite illegal, per the relevant statutes. What is your defence?|roll=Deception|dc=21}}


* Visages have the passive condition {{Cond|Shadow Visage}} which prevents them from being damaged until the party begins combat. Once the battle has begun, they will teleport up to the 2nd floor and surround the area where Gerringothe patrols.
If the party does not have any gold at all (because it was stashed away), all available conversation options will eventually lead to a fight.
* Visages have an unlisted immunity to falling damage.
* Her large amount of [[Hit Points]] makes it difficult to defeat her quickly without also targeting the Visages.
* Gerringothe's {{SAI|Jealous Avarice}} spell deals more damage based on how much gold the target is carrying.
* As the fight continues, Gerringothe will begin using {{SAI|Combustible Coins}} to force the party to be on a constant move. She can also turn larger piles of gold into Coin Halberds throughout the battle.


===Tactics===
Whichever approach is taken, succeeding will lead to her having a moment of clarity before stating she will "pay it back". Then she seemingly kills herself. The party will be fully rewarded experience as if they defeated her and all her Visage minions and also get the full amount of gold magically bound to her.
* Instead of focusing on Gerringothe, it is better to target the Grim Visages spread throughout the building. They are all vulnerable to {{DamageType|Psychic}} damage, making certain weapons and Illithid powers particularly effective at dealing with them. Bard's {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}} can notably one shot them, especially when upcast.
* The Visages are also vulnerable to effects that target the Undead. A 5th level Cleric with {{SAI|Destroy Undead}} can potentially destroy or turn multiple Visages at once if they are grouped up together.
* It is important to kill two Grim Visages as soon as possible to remove Gerringothe's ability to use [[Left Coin Whip]] and [[Right Coin Whip]], since these attacks deal substantial damage.
* Storing the party's gold at camp will minimize the threat of her {{SAI|Jealous Avarice}} which can otherwise easily one-shot party members if they are carrying a few thousand gold.
* Picking up the piles of [[Gold]] spread around the building before battle will limit the effective use of {{SAI|Combustible Coins}} and deny Gerringothe opportunities to create halberds.  
* {{SAI|Combustible Coins}} that are about to detonate can be easily countered by picking up the coins since they won't explode in the party's inventory.
* Alternatively, the party can instantly kill her (or at least leave her on the verge of death) by sneaking up behind her and using {{SAI|Shove}} or {{SAI|Telekinesis}} to hurl her out of a nearby window. Depending on how much damage she took, it may still be necessary to kill 1 Grim Visage. This is a fast and easy way to unlock the '''"Penny Pincher"''' achievement.


=== Honour mode ===
== Combat ==
In Honour mode, Gerringothe gains {{Pass|Legendary Action: Sublimation}}, which allows her to try and {{SAI|Sublimation|Sublimate}} one of your party members whenever she loses an armour piece. This can happen either by damaging Gerringothe or killing one of her Grim Visages.
{{Main|Gerringothe Thorm/Combat}}
 
This reaction can be avoided by staying more than 4 m (13 ft) away from her or by passing a {{SavingThrow|CON}}. On a failure, your party member will be {{Cond|Turned to Gold}} for 4 turns, effectively taking them out of the fight for a while.


=== Notable loot ===
=== Notable loot ===
* {{MdRarityItem|Twist of Fortune}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Twist of Fortune}}
* 600 [[Gold]] dropped near her, if defeated through skill checks. Otherwise a stack of 100 will drop each time a layer of her armour is removed, up to six times.
* 600 [[Gold]] dropped near her, if defeated through skill checks. Otherwise a stack of 100 will drop each time a layer of her armour is removed, up to six times.
* If the party paid her earlier, she'll also drop the amount given.


== Known Bugs ==
== Related literature ==
* If the party kills 2 or more [[Grim Visage]]s simultaneously, Gerringothe will sometimes only lose 100 hp instead of the proper amount.
* {{MdRarityItem|BAN LIST}}, Gerringothe is listed as banned from the Waning Moon distillery
 
* {{MdRarityItem|Gerringothe's Logbook}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Heavy Book}}, a teller is surprised when Gerringothe appreciates something besides "the cold clink of gold."
* {{MdRarityItem|Scribbled Note (Last Light Inn)}}, a traveller during Ketheric's Shar-following days notices something is awry
* {{MdRarityItem|Tollhouse Ledger (Reithwin)}}, a dwindling record of traders passing through the town
* {{MdRarityItem|Unsigned Trade Visa}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="250px">
Gerringothe Model.png|Gerringothe's armoured model
Gerringothe Model.png|Gerringothe's armoured model
Gerringothe Model Naked.png|Gerringothe's exposed model
Gerringothe Model Naked.png|Gerringothe's exposed model
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Related literature ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Heavy Book}}, a teller is surprised when Gerringothe appreciates something besides "the cold clink of gold."
* {{MdRarityItem|Scribbled Note (Last Light Inn)}}, a traveller during Ketheric's Shar-following days notices something is awry
* {{MdRarityItem|Tollhouse Ledger (Reithwin)}}, a dwindling record of traders passing through the town
* {{MdRarityItem|BAN LIST}}, Gerringothe is listed as banned from the Waning Moon distillery
=== Written by Gerringothe Thorm ===
* {{MdRarityItem|Gerringothe's Logbook}}
== Footnotes ==
{{notelist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 10:17, 4 November 2024

Overview Combat

Gerringothe Thorm is a unique intelligent Undead, the toll-master of the Reithwin Tollhouse. Seemingly made of gold, she is driven by endless greed and is relentless in enforcing the toll to cross the river to Moonrise Towers.

Gerringothe's greed isn't limited to just her mannerisms, as she also wields powerful abilities that are influenced by the amount of gold a character is carrying. As well, her Visages grant her coin armour, which increases her total hit points.


Portrait Gerringothe Thorm.png
“
I REQUIRE GOLD
„
— Gerringothe Thorm about everything

Involvement[edit | edit source]

When approached, Gerringothe will quickly demand gold from the party. Besides attacking her, the party can toss her some gold, though she will simply demand more. When asked for a clear price, she will demand all of the party's gold. However, if given anything short of 5.000 gold, Gerringothe will claim she was given too little and attack.

If Gerringothe Thorm is paid more than 5,000 gold, the party will receive the Signed Trade Visa which casts the unique and powerful one-use spell: Flesh to Gold Flesh to Gold.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

If choosing "I have no more gold" or "I have no more money to give", she will start combat. Otherwise, the party can do a variety of social Skill Checks to avoid it:

The party can attempt to persuade Gerringothe that gold isn't everything:

  • [PERSUASION] Why stay in this rotted building? Take your gold and be free. (DC 18)
  • [MONK] [PERSUASION] The happiness gold grants is temporary at best. Do not let your need for gold trap you here. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [EVIL CLERIC] [PERSUASION] I know lust and avarice when I see it. You'll never be happy, no matter how much gold I give you. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [PERSUASION] Your obsession with gold is hurting you. If you leave this place, maybe you can still be saved. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [WARLOCK] [PERSUASION] Gold is such a limited desire. With the right help, you could become so much more. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
    • [PERSUASION] Gold, indeed - not for the toll, but for yourself. Isn't that right? (DC 21)
    • [INTIMIDATION] It's over. Stand down. Now. (DC 21)
    • [DECEPTION] Requesting more than one toll per traveller is quite illegal, per the relevant statutes. What is your defence? (DC 21)

Rogues get a special dialogue path:

  • [ROGUE] [PERSUASION] The 'toll collector' scam is old and uninspired. Give it a rest - figure out a new trick. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
    • [DECEPTION] Yes, a trick - you're a trickster! You don't deserve the gold! (DC 18)
    • [PERSUASION] Look, I've run this scam myself - I know it's a trick. A basic one at that. (DC 18)
    • [INTIMIDATION] I require passage - or your throat will be cut. (DC 18)

Optionally, the party can attempt to use Deception to convince Gerringothe she's been fired and replaced:

  • [BARD] [DECEPTION] I'm afraid I'm actually your replacement. You've been fired as toll collector - terribly sorry. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [DECEPTION] I'm here to replace you as toll collector. (DC 18)
    • [DECEPTION] You've been promoted! You'll collect gold from a much better tollhouse (DC 21)
    • [PERSUASION] You've done a great job here. Really set the standard. But I'll take it from here. (DC 21)
    • [INTIMIDATION] You dare to question their decision? Leave this place at once! (DC 21)

If the party member is a Paladin or Druid, OR they have found and read Gerringothe's Logbook (located in the basement), they can accuse her of corruption using Intimidation:

  • [PALADIN] [INTIMIDATION] You're an endless pit of avarice. I won't bow to your corrupt demands. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [DRUID] [INTIMIDATION] Enough! You're an embodiment of the curse and its corruption. You get nothing from me. (DC 18 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [INTIMIDATION] You're corrupt. I don't take kindly to such tactics. (DC 18)
    • [PERSUASION] Gold, indeed - not for the toll, but for yourself. Isn't that right? (DC 21)
    • [INTIMIDATION] It's over. Stand down. Now. (DC 21)
    • [DECEPTION] Requesting more than one toll per traveller is quite illegal, per the relevant statutes. What is your defence? (DC 21)

If the party does not have any gold at all (because it was stashed away), all available conversation options will eventually lead to a fight.

Whichever approach is taken, succeeding will lead to her having a moment of clarity before stating she will "pay it back". Then she seemingly kills herself. The party will be fully rewarded experience as if they defeated her and all her Visage minions and also get the full amount of gold magically bound to her.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Main article: Gerringothe Thorm/Combat

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

  • Twist of Fortune
  • 600 Gold dropped near her, if defeated through skill checks. Otherwise a stack of 100 will drop each time a layer of her armour is removed, up to six times.
  • If the party paid her earlier, she'll also drop the amount given.

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Gerringothe's armoured model

    Gerringothe's armoured model

  • Gerringothe's exposed model

    Gerringothe's exposed model

External links[edit | edit source]

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