Do I understand correctly that with my god, I can use a surge and other abilities during combat after rage has been activated, but I just can't choose the target myself? The nearest target will be selected automatically, except for the vortex, which doesn't require this.
How can ranged weapons work with this god? We stand side-by-side with Kotori, I throw an axe, it hits the enemy, then I turn around and throw the axe into her chest?
And lastly, can I take cleave from the Fortress branch for the hammer? I don't see any reason why not; it just won't be a cleave, but rather a shattering effect.