Aftereffect?

[Kzach]

I've seen this on a couple of powers but can't find a description for it. Anyone know what it means?

 

[FireLance]

I think it's to let you know that something else happens after the effect ends.

For example, if you're stunned by a dragon's frightful presence, after you are no longer stunned (at the end of the dragon's next turn), you take a -2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).

In theory, you could have a ability that goes: target is restrained (save ends). Aftereffect: target is immobilized (save ends). Aftereffect: target is slowed. This effect requires three successful saves to get rid of completely.

 

[Vegepygmy]

Aftereffects are explained on page 279 of the Player's Handbook:

Some powers create effects that require multiple
saving throws to fully escape. These powers include
aftereffects that apply after you save against the initial
effect. For example, a power might knock you unconscious
until you save but have an aftereffect that slows
you. Once you save against the unconscious condition,
you need to save against the slowed condition before
you’ve fully escaped the power’s effects.

An aftereffect doesn’t begin until after you’ve
rolled all your saving throws at the end of your turn.
This means you can’t make a saving throw against an
aftereffect at the end of the same turn when you saved​

against the initial effect.