Thauniel Rusk

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

“

Move quickly and I'll let you go, stranger. We've had enough trouble for one day.

„

— Thauniel Rusk

Involvement

Rusk together with  Fist Aguta is standing watch inside the Elfsong Tavern, in its northwest corner. They guard the stairs leading to  Belynne Stelmane's private room, blocking access to the scene of the Duke’s murder until Constable  Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead finishes investigating it.

When approached by the player character, Rusk tries to be strict and dismissive while turning them away, but Aguta reasons with him, allowing the party to proceed upstairs. This dialogue is enacted every time the couple of guards remain at the tavern, unless Aguta is defeated. In the latter case, Rusk also lets the player character go, telling them that the Fists have their share of problems already.

Rusk (again along with Aguta and under command of Gauntlet Devella, if they are alive) can also be encountered at the entrance to Highberry's Home, in case the player character allowed  the serial killer murder  Cora Highberry at the Wine Festival. He is then found yelling warnings to the bypassers, so that they pass the place until the Constable is working on the crime.

Combat

Attacks and Abilities

 Cleave ()   –  Halberd

Damage:

1/2 Normal weapon damage

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.

 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 ( + )   –  Halberd

Damage:

Superiority Die

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

 Recharge: Per turn

 Throw ()   –  Javelin

Damage: 6~11

1d6 + 5⁠Piercing

Throw a character or item from the world or your inventory.

Your Strength affects how much weight you can throw. Heavier items deal more damage.

The damage of weapons with the thrown property is the same as the weapon's melee damage.

 Range: 3-18 m (10-60 ft)

Notable loot

• Halberd
• Chain Mail
• Helmet
• Javelin - x2 (if unused)