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{{Infobox character
{{PageSeo
| 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
| name = Gerringothe Thorm
| name = Gerringothe Thorm
| image = Gerringothe.png
| image = <gallery>
| race = [[Undead]], formerly [[elf]]
Gerringothe.png|In-game
| titles = Accursed Keeper of Coins
Portrait Gerringothe Thorm.png|Portrait
</gallery>
| title = Accursed Keeper of Coins
| family = [[Ketheric Thorm]]<br> [[Malus Thorm]]<br> [[Thisobald Thorm]]<br> [[Isobel Thorm]]
| hometown = [[Reithwin Town]]
| hometown = [[Reithwin Town]]
| level = 8
| race = [[Undead]], former [[Elf]]
 
| modules =
{{Infobox statistics
| child = yes
| size = Medium
| size = Medium
| type = Undead
| type = Undead
| armour_class = 16
| hit_points = 6 {{note|Gerringothe gains 100 maximum hit points per instance of [[Coin Armour]] affecting her.}}
| hit_points_tactician = 7
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| movement_speed_feet = 30
| weight_kg = 150
| weight_lb =
| initiative = +9
| hiddenlevel = 8
| str = 12
| dex = 18
| con = 12
| int = 16
| wis = 12
| cha = 8
| dex_save_proficiency = Proficient
| int_save_proficiency = Proficient
| condition1_name = Coin Vambrace (L)
| condition1_description = Cursed coins increase Gerringothe's health and enable unique attacks
| condition2_name = Coin Vambrace (R)
| condition2_description = Cursed coins increase Gerringothe's health and enable unique attacks
| condition3_name = Coin Cuisse (L)
| condition3_description = Cursed coins increase Gerringothe's health and enable unique attacks
| condition4_name = Coin Cuisse (R)
| condition4_description = Cursed coins increase Gerringothe's health and enable unique attacks
| condition5_name = Coin Cuirass
| condition5_description = Cursed coins increase Gerringothe's health and enable unique attacks
| condition6_name = Coin Helmet
| condition6_description = Cursed coins increase Gerringothe's health and enable unique attacks
| condition7_name = Legendary Resistance: Incapacitation
| condition7_mode = Tactician
| condition7_description = +10 bonus to Saving Throws against incapacitation. Can use up to three times
| feature1_name = Alert
| feature1_description = +5 to initiative and cannot be Surprised.
| feature2_name = Coin Armour
| feature2_description = Gerringothe's armour grants her additional health.
| feature3_name = Darkvision
| feature3_description = Can attack nearby creatures in the dark without disadvantage.
| feature4_name = Fast Hands
| feature4_description = Grants an extra bonus action.
| feature5_name = Immune To Control Undead
| feature5_description = Cannot be magically controlled.
| feature6_name = Legendary Action: Sublimation
| feature6_mode = Honour
| feature6_description = Gerringothe can turn an enemy to gold after a piece of her armour is destroyed.
| feature7_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature7_description = Make a melee attack against an enemy moving out of range.
| feature8_name = Fey Ancestry
| feature8_description = Immunity to sleep and advantage on saves against Charmed.
| feature9_name = Turn Resistance
| feature9_description = Has advantage on saving throws against Turn Undead spells.
}}
}}
}}
 
{{Q|I REQUIRE GOLD|Gerringothe about everything}}
'''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 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]].
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]].


==Interactions==
{{DiQ|I REQUIRE GOLD|Gerringothe Thorm| about everything}}
When approached, Gerringothe will quickly demand gold from the party. Besides attacking her, the player can toss her some gold, though she will simply demand more. When asked for a clear price, she will demand all of the player's gold. However, if given anything short of 5000 gold, Gerringothe will claim she was given too little and attack.


If paid, the player will receive the [[Signed Trade Visa]] which casts the unique and powerful spell [[Flesh to Gold]], along with the experience gained after defeating Gerringothe and her minions. However, it is a one use item.
==Involvement==
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 {{SmRarityItem|Signed Trade Visa}} which casts the unique and powerful one-use spell: {{SAI|Flesh to Gold}}.


=== Dialogue ===
=== Dialogue ===
Instead of paying her, you can instead do a variety of social [[Skill Check|Skill Checks]] to get past her:
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:
* 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.
*A {{Ability Check|Deception|18}}, claiming you are 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 you'll take over.
**An {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}}, threatening her and demanding she leave.
Note that it is necessary to pay her at least one gold piece before these options become available. If you do not have any gold at all, all the available conversation options will eventually lead to a fight.
 
Whichever approach you take, succeeding will lead to her having a moment of clarity before stating she will "pay it back," before seemingly killing herself. The party will be fully rewarded experience as if they defeated her and all her visage minions. You will also get the full amount of gold magically bound to her.
==Attacks and abilities==
 
{{Feature box|Left Coin Whip}}
 
{{Feature box|Right Coin Whip}}
 
{{Feature box|Jealous Avarice}}


{{Feature box|Summon coin halberd}}
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}}


{{Feature box|Combustible Coins}}
Rogues get a special dialogue path:


{{Feature box|Claws}}
* {{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}}
** {{Dialogue option|Yes, a trick - you're a trickster! You don't ''deserve'' the gold!|roll=Deception|dc=18}}
** {{Dialogue option|Look, I've run this scam myself - I ''know'' it's a trick. A basic one at that.|roll=Persuasion|dc=18}}
** {{Dialogue option|I require passage - or your throat will be cut.|roll=Intimidation|dc=18}}


== Tactics ==
Optionally, the party can attempt to use [[Deception]] to convince Gerringothe she's been fired and replaced:
{{Infobox statistics
| image = Portrait_Coin_Halberd.png
| name = Coin Halberd
| race = Coin Halberd
| size = Tiny
| type = Construct
| armour_class = 12
| hit_points = 17
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| movement_speed_feet = 30
| weight_kg = 3
| weight_lb =
| level = 7
| str = 12
| dex = 15
| con = 11
| int = 1
| wis = 5
| cha = 1


| resistant1 = Bludgeoning
* {{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}}
| resistant2 = Slashing
* {{Dialogue option|I'm here to replace you as toll collector.|roll=Deception|dc=18}}
| resistant3 = Piercing
** {{Dialogue option|You've been promoted! You'll collect gold from a much better tollhouse|roll=Deception|dc=21}}
| immune1 = Poison
** {{Dialogue option|You've done a great job here. Really set the standard. But I'll take it from here.|roll=Persuasion|dc=21}}
| immune2 = Psychic
** {{Dialogue option|You dare to question their decision? Leave this place at once!|roll=Intimidation|dc=21}}
| vulnerable1 = Acid
| vulnerable2 = Force
}}
Despite her large appearance, '''Gerringothe''' is very fast-moving thanks to her use of [[Rogue|Fast Hands]] which allows her to use [[Dash]] as a bonus action. She will use her mobility to get around, even climbing up to the ruined roof to put distance from the party and a vantage point for her Jealous Avarice spell. Also, her large amount of [[Hit Points]] makes it difficult to beat her down quickly, even more so with the support her Visages give in attacking or hindering the party. As the fight goes on though, she will begin using Combustible Coins to force your party to be on a constant move. She can also turn larger piles of gold into Coin Halberds throughout the battle.


Like most battles, preparation is key. The first step is to either put away your gold at camp or a secure spot nearby, since her Jealous Avarice will otherwise deal insane amounts of damage and possibly wipe out a grouped up party, if you happen to be carrying a few thousand gold on you.
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]]:


Instead of focusing on the toll master, it is better to target the Grim Visages spread throughout the building. For each one killed, she will lose 100 of her [[Hit Points]] and lose more of her powerful abilities. The piece of coin armour destroyed follows a fixed sequence each time, irrespective of which visage is killed:
* {{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}}
* {{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}}
* {{Dialogue option|You're corrupt. I don't take kindly to such tactics.|roll=Intimidation|dc=18}}
** {{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}}


# {{Cond|Coin Vambrace (L)}}, disabling [[Left Coin Whip]]
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.
# {{Cond|Coin Vambrace (R)}}, disabling [[Right Coin Whip]]
# {{Cond|Coin Cuisse (L)}}
# {{Cond|Coin Cuisse (R)}}
# {{Cond|Coin Cuirass}}
# {{Cond|Coin Helmet}}


Picking up the piles of [[Gold]] spread around the building before battle will limit the effective area of [[Combustible Coins]] and deny her opportunities to create summons. Using a high level {{SmallIcon|Turn Undead Icon.png}} [[Turn Undead]] when the Visages are grouped up will likely destroy a few considering their low HP. Once all of the visages are destroyed, the pitiful true form of Gerringothe can be easily finished off.
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.


Alternatively, you can instantly kill her by sneaking onto the roof and using [[Telekinesis]] on her. When she stops at the window, pick her up and drag her as far away as you can. This is a fast and easy way to unlock the "Penny Pincher" achievement.
== Combat ==
 
{{Main|Gerringothe Thorm/Combat}}
== 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.
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
Gerringothe Model.png|Gerringothe's armoured model
Gerringothe Model Naked.png|Gerringothe's exposed model
</gallery>


== Related literature ==
== Related literature ==
 
* {{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|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|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|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
* {{MdRarityItem|Unsigned Trade Visa}}


=== Written by Gerringothe Thorm ===
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery heights="250px">
* {{MdRarityItem|Gerringothe's Logbook}}
Gerringothe Model.png|Gerringothe's armoured model
 
Gerringothe Model Naked.png|Gerringothe's exposed model
== Footnotes ==
</gallery>
{{notelist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Gerringothe Thorm|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Gerringothe Thorm|long}}


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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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