Thunder (Flaming Fist)

Not to be confused with Thunder (Damage type)

Gauntlet Thunder is a dwarven cleric and a member of the Flaming Fist. She can be found in the Lower City in Act Three.

“

I like your look - you've seen battle, shed some blood. Could show these softies here how it's done.

„

— Thunder (Flaming Fist)

Involvement

Thunder is overseeing two privates,  Fist Koltz and  Fist Crosse, who are sparring the dummies at the training ground in Basilisk Gate Barracks. From time to time she shouts at them, revealing that both received an extra drill as punishment for sleeping on guard.

If spoken to, Thunder praises the player character's demeanor. In her opinion, they have a real martial experience and look more like soldiers than "armoured puppies" she has been training.

Companion approval

If the player character is a  Fighter themselves, they get additional dialogue options while speaking to Thunder. In this case, the conversation is more substantial and might bring some approval / disapproval points from various companions:

• Thunder: Tell me, if you had two wimps who slept through their shifts, what would you do?
  • Player character: Exactly what you're doing - push them until they collapse.  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2
  • Player character: Double their shifts and dock their pay.  -1  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • Player character: Let it slide - just this once.  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  -1  +1  -1  -1  -1

Of all possible suggestions, Thunder approves of two first ones, and berates the player character for having a view on discipline different from hers should they choose the third one.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Aid ( + )

Bolster your allies with toughness and resolve to heal and increase their Hit Points maximum.

 Range: Self

 Backbreaker ()   –   Warhammer

Damage: 2~5

1d4 + 1⁠Bludgeoning

Put extra force behind your strike to possibly knock your enemy  Prone.

 STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Calm Emotions ( + )

Humanoids can't be  Charmed,  Frightened, or become enraged.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Concussive Smash ()   –   Warhammer

Damage: 2~9

1d8 + 1⁠Bludgeoning

Hit an enemy with all your might to deal damage and possibly  Daze them.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Crusader's Mantle ( + )

Damage: 1~4

1d4⁠Radiant

Radiate a holy power that emboldens you and nearby allies. Their weapon attacks deal an additional 1d4Radiant damage.

 Range: Self

 Command: Grovel ( + )

Command a creature to fall  Prone immediately and do nothing else.

 WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Main Hand Attack ()   –   Warhammer

Damage: 2~9

1d8 + 1⁠Bludgeoning

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Mass Cure Wounds ( + )

Healing: 3~24 + modifiers

3d8 + Spellcasting modifier⁠Healing

Unleash a soothing hum of energy that heals you and nearby allies.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Sacred Flame ()

Damage: 1~8

1d8⁠Radiant

Engulf a target in a flame-like radiance.

 DEX Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Weakening Strike ()   –   Warhammer

Damage: 2~5

1d4 + 1⁠Weapon

Target an enemy's hands with a non-lethal attack and possibly inflict  Weak Grip.

Creatures without weapons can't have Weak Grip.

 STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

Loot

•  Metal Shield
•  Scale Mail
•  Warhammer