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== History ==

===Life in Waterdeep===

Born to Morena Dekarios{{ref|name=dekarios}} and an unknown father, Gale was raised in the city of [[Waterdeep]]. A prodigy of magic from a young age, Gale learned to manipulate the [[Weave]] like a skilled virtuoso plays music, his talents and abilities manifesting in many occasions, though often with unintended consequences. One time, forbidden from having a cat of his own by his parents, Gale summoned [[Tara]], a tressym that would become not only his lifelong companion, but also family.{{ref|name=summons|[[Secluded Cove]], dialogue with Gale after saving Mirkon.<br>''"One time my parents denied me a kitten, so I summoned myself a tressym. Dear old Tara. Beautiful creature. (...) There was that magma mephit once. Nice fellow - we kept in touch."''}} After Gale's departure from home, Tara would keep mother Dekarios company throughout the years. Other less successful attempts resulted in a fiery meeting with a [[Magma Mephit]], though he kept in touch with them over the years, nonetheless.{{ref|name=summons}}{{note|It's likely that Gale's summoned mephit is the same magma mephit who appears in [[In Case of Death...]]}} In time, Gale would be enrolled at the prestigious [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Blackstaff_Academy Blackstaff Academy], an educational institution for promising wizards and sorcerers.{{ref|name=blackstaff1|[[Arcane Tower]], lines spoken by Gale after reaching the tower and speaking to him.<br>''"Ah. Quite. A misadventure from my days as an apprentice at Blackstaff Academy. I was but a child, only a few months into my studies, but already I knew I was destined for greatness. No one believed me, of course, so I decided to prove it. To cast a spell with the Blackstaff itself. From one perspective, I succeeded. I opened a portal. However, instead of pointing it at the first year dormitory, I found myself pulled into limbo, facing a very ''irritated'' Death Slaad. Fortunately, The Blackstaff himself came to the rescue, hauling me back from the brink, and straight into several months of writing lines."''}}   

At some point, Gale was mentored by [[Elminster|Elminster Aumar]], one of the most powerful and famous wizards of Faerûn and a hero to Gale. The ''Sage of Shadowdale'' guided Gale, furthering his mastery over the Weave and arcane arts, and over time became something of a parental figure to him.{{ref|name=elminster|[[Campsite]], origin Gale's thoughts after being tasked by Elminster to sacrifice himself to destroy the Absolute.<br>Narrator: ''"It's one thing to have fallen from such heights, but to have Elminster himself now witness your humiliation is almost unbearable."''<br>Gale's thoughts: ''"His disappointment cuts deeper even than Mystra's. He was your hero..."<br> Narrator: "While most know of Elminster the legend, few know him as you have. He plucked you from obscurity. Offered you his guidance. His faith. And most recently, his pity."''}}

===Seclusion in Waterdeep===

Abandoned and with a doomsday device in his body, Gale moved back to his tower in Waterdeep to live in quiet seclusion. As much as he wished to be alone, Tara was there to accompany him even in his lowest of lows{{ref|name=tara|Campsite, dialogue with Tara after suffering the first pangs of arcane hunger as origin Gale.<br>Narrator: ''"Nestled amongst your books and papers, Tara bore witness to your greatest triumphs... and your greatest failure. You made yourself a walking cataclysm, the annihilation brewing within you just about held at bay by your constant consumption of magical objects. Tara saw it all, but never left your side."''}} and together, they spent most of their time locating magic items for Gale to consume. His abandonment by Mystra turned him into somewhat of a recluse with few friends remaining.

== Involvement ==

* He will correct the player if they refer to Tara as "his" tressym. However, Tara refers to Gale as hers and affectionately calls him the "most expensive pet in Waterdeep".

* During the end of his Companion story, Wyll remarks, "Let's hope Gale doesn't take offence if I assume cooking duties, just the once." This implies that Gale usually does the cooking. Additionally, if he is sent to camp when recruited in [[Act One]], he will tell the player he is going to cook a slow roast for their return.

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