Ernestus

Fist Ernestus is a human fighter and a member of the Flaming Fist. He can be found on the streets of the Lower City in Act Three.

“

If this lot have got a problem with the Gazette they should take it up with the editor, not make a scene in the streets.

„

— Ernestus

Involvement

Act Three

Ernestus is patrolling the streets of Lower City. He can be found at X: 43 Y: -71, arguing with a group of Baldurians ( Saer Frunilla, Wuloona Dor, Porter Juxon, and Bliggerillo). They are slandering aloud the contents of latest issues of the Baldur's Mouth Gazette and blaming the newspaper (and Gortash as well) for sweeping under the rug obvious crimes that happen in the city.

Ernestus's reaction to the player character might differ depending on the positive / negative article printed about them in the Baldur's Mouth Gazette (or neither printed at all), as an outcome for  Stop the Presses quest. Also, he might notice if the party try to break in and enter any restricted areas nearby (e.g., Old Jol's house or the backdoor of the Nortale's Hostel), and react accordingly.

If Gortash is defeated, Ernestus and the rest of the group disperse, and cannot be found or interacted with again.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Cleave ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 5 + modifiers

5 + half weaponSlashing

Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Cone)

Recharge: Short rest

 Lacerate ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 6~15

1d10 + 5Slashing

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed.

Undead and Constructs can't Bleed.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 6~15

1d10 + 5Slashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Rush Attack ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 6~9

1d4 + 5Piercing

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

 Sweeping Attack ( + )

Damage:

Superiority Die

Swing your weapon in a rapid, sweeping arc to attack multiple enemies at once. Roll your superiority die for damage.

AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Cone)

Loot

• Chain Mail
• Flaming Fist Helmet
• Halberd