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{{CharacterInfo
{{Infobox creature
|title=Accursed Keeper of Coins
| name = Gerringothe Thorm
|name=Gerringothe Thorm
| image = Gerringothe.png
|STR=12
| title = Accursed Keeper of Coins
|DEX=18
| family = [[Ketheric Thorm]]<br> [[Malus Thorm]]<br> [[Thisobald Thorm]]<br> [[Isobel]]
|CON=12
| hometown = [[Reithwin Town]]
|INT=16
| race = [[Undead]], former [[Elf]]
|WIS=12
| size = Medium
|CHA=8
| type = Undead
|level=8
| ac = 16
|race=Undead, formally an Elf.
| hp = 6 {{note|Gerringothe gains 100 maximum hit points per instance of [[Coin Armour]] affecting her.}}
|type=Undead
| t hp = 7
|HP=6
| movement m = 9
|AC=16
| weight kg = 150
|speed=9m / 30ft
| level = 8
|size=Medium
| extra init = 5
|weight=150kg
| str = 12
|proficiency=3
| dex = 18
|initiative=+9
| con = 12
|background=Toll Master
| int = 16
|location=[[Reithwin Tollhouse]]
| wis = 12
|image=[[File:Gerringothe.png|350px]]
| cha = 8
|allies=
| int save prof = Proficient
|enemies=
| dex save prof = Proficient
|dex save=Proficient
| t prof bonus = +4
|passive=
| resistances = slashing resistant nm, piercing resistant nm, bludgeoning resistant nm, fire resistant full
{{PAS|Alert}}{{PAS|Coin Armour}}{{PAS|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision}}{{PAS|Fast Hands}}{{PAS|Immune To Control Undead}}
| conditions = Coin Vambrace (L), Coin Vambrace (R), Coin Cuisse (L), Coin Cuisse (R), Coin Cuirass, Coin Helmet
{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}{{PAS|Fey Ancestry}}{{PAS|Turn Resistance}}
| t conditions = Coin Vambrace (L), Coin Vambrace (R), Coin Cuisse (L), Coin Cuisse (R), Coin Cuirass, Coin Helmet, Legendary Resistance: Incapacitation
|int save=Proficient
| passives = Alert, Coin Armour, Darkvision, Fast Hands, Immune To Control Undead, Opportunity Attack, Fey Ancestry, Turn Resistance
|alt-name=Model
}}
|alt-image=[[File:Gerringothe Model.png|150px]]}}{{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]]. Her 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 and the power of her Visages increasing [[Hit Points]] as well.{{SpoilerBox|When approached '''Gerringoithe''' will quickly demand gold from you. Besides simply attacking her, you can toss her some gold though she will simply demand for more. When asked for a clear price, she will simply demand all your gold. However, if you give her anything short of 5000 gold, she was claim you gave too little and attack. If paid, you will receive the [[Signed Trade Visa]] which casts the unique and powerful spell [[Flesh to Gold]] along with experience as if you defeat her and her minions. However, considering its a one use item, it is hardly a fair tradeoff.


Instead of paying her, you can instead do a variety of social [[Skill Check|Skill Cheeks]] to get past her:
'''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]].  
*A [[Persuasion]] with a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 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 [[Persuasion]] with a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21, questioning how she has no one to oversee her duties.
**A [[Deception]] with a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21, claiming that the local authority has decreed all the gold belongs to her now.
**A [[Intimidation]] at a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21, bluntly telling her she no longer has a job.
*A [[Deception]] with a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 18, claiming your the new toll master to replace her.
**Another [[Deception]] at a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21, claiming she's been promoted and moving to a better tollhouse.
**A [[Persuasion]] at a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21, praising her work and insist you'll take over.
**A [[Intimidation]] at a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21, threatening her and demanding she leave.


Whatever approach you go, 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. }}
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]].
==Attacks and Abilities==


=== Left/Right Coin Whip ===
{{DiQ|I REQUIRE GOLD|Gerringothe Thorm| about everything}}
{{Action|Bonus}}


{{Attack Roll}}: +7{{DamageInfo|count=4|die=8|type=Slashing}}
==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.


=== Jealous Avarice ===
If Gerringothe Thorm is paid 5,000 gold or more, the party will receive the {{MdRarityItem|Signed Trade Visa}} which casts the unique and powerful one-use spell: {{SAI|Flesh to Gold}}.
Seizing on greed, the toll collector damages a character based on how much gold they're carrying.


{{Action}}
=== 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:
* 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.


{{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=15}}, to halve damage
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.
{{DamageInfo|count=8|die=12|type=Slashing}}
{{Range|m=8|ft=26}}


* For every 500 gold a character is carrying, damage is repeated multiple times.  
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.


=== Summon Coin Halberd ===
== Combat ==
Summon a coin halberd from a pile of gold to fight alongside you. The pile of gold is destroyed.
===Attacks and abilities===
{{Feature box|Left Coin Whip}}
{{Feature box|Right Coin Whip}}
{{Feature box|Jealous Avarice}}
{{Feature box|Summon coin halberd}}
{{Feature box|Combustible Coins}}
{{Feature box|Claws (Action)}}


{{Action|Bonus}}
{{Infobox creature
| 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 =
}}


{{Range|m=8|ft=26}}
===Allies===
* [[Visage of Cowardice]]
* [[Visage of Greed]]
* [[Visage of Guilt]]
* [[Visage of Heartlessness]]
* [[Visage of Obedience]]
* [[Visage of Regret]]


=== Combustible Coins ===
===Encounter details===
Enchant a pile of coins to explode.
* 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:


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


{{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=16}}, to halve damage/
* 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.
{{DamageInfo|count=3|die=8|type=Force}}
* Visages have an unlisted immunity to falling damage.
* Can be removed by simply picking up the pile of enchanted coins.
* 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.


=== Claws ===
===Tactics===
Lash out with deadly claws.
* 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.


{{Action}}
== Known Bugs ==
* If the party kills 2 or more [[Grim Visage]]s at the simultaneously, Gerringothe will sometimes only lose 100 hp instead of the proper amount.


{{Attack Roll}}: +3
== Notable loot ==
{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=4|type=Slashing}}
* {{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.


== Tactics ==
== Gallery ==
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Despite her large appearance, '''Gerringothe''' is a 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 force your party to be on a constant move. She can also turn larger piles of gold into Coin Halberds throughout the battle.
Gerringothe Model.png|Gerringothe's armoured model
Gerringothe Model Naked.png|Gerringothe's exposed model
</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 ===


Like most battles, preparation is key. The first step is to either away your gold at camp or a secure spot nearby, since her Jealous Avarice will 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. 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. A good tactics before the battle is to pick up the piles of [[Gold]] spread around the build, which will limit some of her abilities. 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. If all of the visages are destroyed it will fully reveal the pitiful true from of '''Gerringothe''' who can be easily finished off.
* {{MdRarityItem|Gerringothe's Logbook}}


== Notable Loot ==
== Footnotes ==
{{notelist}}


* {{SmallIcon|Morningstar PlusOne Icon.png}} [[Twist of Fortune]]
== External links ==
* 600 [[Gold]] dropped near her, if 'defeated' through skill checks.
* {{FRWiki|Gerringothe Thorm|long}}
==Gallery==
 
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Gerringothe Model Naked.png|Underneath the armor
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