Gale

Gale in his default armour

Gale is a Human wizard, who appears in Baldur's Gate 3 as a side character or origin character. He is also available as a companion. He can be found in a Teleportation Rune, close to the Nautiloid crash.

Background

“Wizard prodigy
Gale is a wizard prodigy whose love for a goddess made him attempt a dread feat no mortal should. Blighted by the forbidden magic of ancient Netheril, Gale strives to undo the corruption that is overtaking him and win back his goddess’ favour before he becomes a destroyer of worlds.” 
- Official Baldur’s Gate 3 website

Spoilers As a powerful wizard, Gale gained the attention of the lady of mysteries, Mystra, who appointed him as a Chosen one. Gale had a brief romantic relationship with her, until the relationship was ended by Mystra. Determined to gain her affections back, Gale obtained a book containing a fragment of primal weave, which was locked away from Mystra. The uncontrollable magic lodged into Gale’s chest, and Mystra turned her back on the wizard. After the event, Gale needs to consume magical artefacts to appease the orb inside of his chest, or the orb will explode, ‘destroying a city the size of Waterdeep’.

Personality

Gale is an arrogant character, who generally approves of good deeds, such as helping people and treating both animals and children well. He wants to solve conflicts with diplomacy and doesn’t like bloodshed or killing. He tends to ponder things intellectually and look at everything with a pragmatic view. He tends to be deceptive of his own persona and history, often changing topics or forcing the players to remain non judgmental during his stories.

Gameplay

As a wizard...

Approval & Romance

Gale Approves

• Persuade the Tieflings to let Lae'zel go
• After speaking to Lae'zel, talk to Shadowheart and tell her you agree
• Persuade Aradin and Zevlor to stop fighting
• Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll
• Show the Tiefling Guex how to fight by passing an Athletics Check
• Tell Arabella's mother that the druids are overreacting
• Persuade Kagha to free Arabella
• Call Kagha a monster
• Save the Tiefling child from the harpies
• Play with Alfira or convince her to finish her song
• At camp, when speaking to Gale, when he asks you to not ask questions, agree to his terms
• Decline the devil's offer to remove the tadpole
• Ask him how he proposes to deal with the devil
• Crush the tadpole that leaves True Soul Edowin
• Give him the Staff of Crones
• Give him the Necromancy of Thay
• Give him the Amulet of Selûne's Chosen
• Give him the Sword of Justice
• Give him the Idol of Silvanus
• During the scene with Mystra, pass all checks then hold his hands or kiss him
• Pet Scratch.

Gale Disapproves

• Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do

Trivia

• According to Larian Studios, until Patch 3 of Early Access, Gale was both the most romanced and most killed companion.

Gallery

Gale's appearance pre-release.

Gale during Early Access.

Gale's promotional art.