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| * Say "What a corny joke" to Dribbles the Clown {{Approval|Gale|+1}} | | ''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:'' |
| | * * Say 'What a corny joke' {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| * Volunteer for Dribbles' show any companion except Gale himself {{Approval|Gale|+1}} | | * Volunteer for Dribbles' show any companion except Gale himself {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| * When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:
| | ''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:'' |
| ** First question: ★'Red apple' or ★'Roast onion' {{Approval|Gale|+1}} ''(either)''
| | * First question: ★'Red apple' or ★'Roast onion' {{Approval|Gale|+1}} ''(either)'' |
| ** Second question: ★'Balcony in Waterdeep' {{Approval|Gale|+2}}
| | * Second question: ★'Balcony in Waterdeep' {{Approval|Gale|+2}} |
| ** Third question: ★'World would be better with him dead' {{Approval|Gale|+2}}
| | * Third question: ★'World would be better with him dead' {{Approval|Gale|+2}} |
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| * Tell him his body looks great when he expresses doubts about the drow twins {{Approval|Gale|+1}} ''(available if you're romancing the wizard)'' | | * Tell him his body looks great when he expresses doubts about the drow twins' proposal {{Approval|Gale|+1}} ''(available if you're romancing the wizard)'' |
| ** Then persuade him to join you in an orgy with the drow twins {{Approval|Gale|+1}} ''(available if you're romancing the wizard)'' | | ** Then persuade him to take part in the orgy {{Approval|Gale|+1}} ''(available if you're romancing the wizard)'' |
| * ''(If you've taken Raphael's deal)'' Tell him you only said what Raphael wanted to hear {{Approval|Gale|+1}} | | * ''(If you've taken Raphael's deal)'' Tell him you only said what Raphael wanted to hear {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| * ''(Whether you take Raphael's deal or not)'' Tell him going to [[Sorcerous Sundries]] sounds like an excellent idea {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
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| ''At the [[Crimson Draughts]]:''
| | * At the [[Crimson Draughts]], speaking to [[Araj Oblodra]], tell [[Astarion]] that you all shall leave if he wishes {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| * Speaking to [[Araj Oblodra]], tell [[Astarion]] that you all shall leave if he wishes {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
| | * At [[Grey Harbour Docks]], persuade [[Captain Sleam]] to take the entire Brislen family {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| | | * At the [[Devil's Fee]], persuade Helsik to offer a free sample {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| ''At [[Sorcerous Sundries]]:'' | | ''At the [[Sorcerous Sundries]]:'' |
| * After obtaining [[The Annals of Karsus]], tell Gale that you won't stand in his way OR that the crown sounds promising {{Approval|Gale|+5}} | | * After obtaining [[The Annals of Karsus]], tell Gale that you won't stand in his way OR that the crown sounds promising {{Approval|Gale|+5}} |
| ** <u>OR convince </u>him not to reforge the [[Crown of Karsus]] and reassure him that he can still be a great wizard without it. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} | | ** OR convince him not to reforge the [[Crown of Karsus]] and reassure him that he can still be a great wizard without it. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| * Tell [[Lorroakan]] you're here to stop him when you bring [[Dame Aylin]] to him at [[Ramazith's Tower]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}} | | * Tell [[Lorroakan]] you're here to stop him when you bring [[Dame Aylin]] to him at [[Ramazith's Tower]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
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| | * Tell him going to [[Sorcerous Sundries]] sounds like an excellent idea {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
| * After rescuing Gale from [[Orin]], ask him if he was hurt by Orin or tell him that she made a grave mistake kidnapping him. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} | | * After rescuing Gale from [[Orin]], ask him if he was hurt by Orin or tell him that she made a grave mistake kidnapping him. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} |
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| Spoiler warning: The following content contains unhidden spoilers. Read at your own risk. |
Gale approves of doing good and helping those in need. He approves of solving conflicts with diplomacy and appreciates thoughtful or pragmatic solutions.
He dislikes harming innocents or destroying or wasting valuable knowledge or lore.
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Gale's Approval.
For more information about the approval system, see Approval.
Greetings
Depending on their approval rating, Gale may greet the player with:
Negative (<0):
- "Yes?"
- "Did you need something?"
- "What is it?"
- "You need me?"
Neutral and above (19+):
- "How can I help?"
- "Go ahead, I'm listening."
- "What's on your mind?"
When spoken to by someone other than the player character:
- "Sorry, if I'm to engage in banter, I prefer it to be with the leader of our troupe."
Romance
Flirting:
- "Always a delight to speak with you. What can I do?"
- "I do enjoy our conversations. What do you need?"
- "Tell me - What can I do for you?"
Partnered:
- "My time is yours. What do you need?"
- "Whatever you need, you have only to ask."
- "Anything I can do for you - consider it most enthusiastically done."
Partnered - After Act Three romance scene:
- "Is something on your mind? You can always unburden yourself with me."
- "Are you alright? If you have need me, just say the word."
- "Yes, my love?"
Broken up:
- "Yes. What is it?"
- "You need something of me?"
- "What do you need?"
Approval
When he is a companion character in your active party, the following interactions will cause Gale to gain approval.
Act One
Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Ravaged Beach
Roadside Cliffs
Emerald Grove/The Hollow
In the Hollow:
▶ Note: This works, too, if Gale has been recruited but is not an active member of your party
- While talking to/trading with Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you (passive Perception check), and tell her to relax (either straightaway or after successful Insight check). +1
- After successfully stealing the Idol of Silvanus for Mol, tell her that you will keep it for yourself +1
In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:
▶ Note: This works, too, if Gale has been recruited but is not an active member of your party
- Tell Kagha that she killed a child in cold blood OR call her a monster +1 (any option)
- Playing as a Drow, say you don't threaten/kill children +1
- Persuade Kagha to fight against the Shadow Druids (if uncovered her conspiring with them) +1
- Tell Silver the wolf you just wanted to give them your scent (using Speak with Animals) +1
- Help Alfira finish her song +1
While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack
- Convince Memnos to join the fight against the goblins +1
- Refuse to open the gate for Minthara +5
Forest
▶ Note: This scene appears only if Aradin has previously left the grove
Owlbear Nest
Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog
- When find Demir and Johl arguing with Auntie Ethel, tell them all to calm down, and then tell them you know the woman +1 (immediately starts a fight with brothers)
- While talking to Demir and Johl after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister +1
- Drink from the well outside the Riverside Teahouse +1 (works regardless of whether illusion is active)
- When talking to Auntie Ethel and Mayrina don't let Ethel steer the conversation away, and finally say that "This woman is clearly in trouble"
- Resurrect Connor Vinderblad, and then give Mayrina the Bitter Divorce wand
- (If Astarion is not in your party) When talking to Gandrel, tell him that Astarion is under your protection +1.
- Further in dialogue, refuse to help the hunter find your camp +1
Blighted Village
- Gain entrance to the village by:
- Intimidating the goblin guard at the eastern gate +1
- OR Successfully using any check-based line on the booyang guard at the southern gate +1
- OR Playing as a Bard, performing for the booyahg guard at the southern gate. +1
- Persuade Fezzerk at the windmill to leave peacefully +1
- Untie Barcus Wroot off the windmill wing and tell him that he owes you nothing +1
Goblin Camp
At the outer camp:
- Speak to Owlbear Cub via Speak with Animals and suggest him to go to your camp +1 (if you spared him earlier at the cave)
- Then speak to Krolla and convince her to let the cub go with you, using Persuasion or Illithid/Wisdom ability +1
- OR start a tour of chicken-chasing and tell the cub to run to the finish posts +1
- When Krolla tries to scam you after you won chicken-chasing, demand your gold back and also all of hers, using illithid powers +1
- Persuade Klagga to give you the Dwarf's Poem +1
In the Shattered Sanctum:
- Convince the spiders in the pit that goblins taste better than you +1
- After freeing Halsin, agree to Defeat the Goblins and tell Halsin to get to safety +1
- Then ask Halsin to help you kill the goblin leaders in a bear form. +1
- OR, Tell Halsin that you'll need to slaughter the whole camp, too, to leave no witnesses +1 (Halsin joins the party in the bear form)
▶ Note: Seems like this line is available only if playing as a Drow, as it appears only after using a race-specific line
The Risen Road
- Side with Karlach during Wyll's confrontation with her +2
- Order Flind to attack other gnolls instead of you. +1
- After the battle against gnolls, order Flind to off herself. +1
Waukeen's Rest
Zhentarim Hideout
- Successfully Intimidate the guard Salazon to let you go through the hatch to the hideout +1
- Free the artist Oskar Fevras from the Zhentarim hideout
- Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him
Underdark
- When entering the Myconid Colony for the first time, choose any peaceful means of resolving the encounter
- Give an antidote to Thulla +1
- Tell Sovereign Spaw the truth about the parasite
- Agree to Defeat the Duergar Intruders for Sovereign Spaw +1
- Attack Gekh Coal at the beginning of the conversation
- Kill the duergar and report back to Sovereign Spaw +1
- In Festering Cove, tell BOOOAL he is a fake god and tell him you will kill him and take his power +1
- In the Dread Hollow, place autumncrocus on Myrna’s grave
▶ Note: This option appears after uncovering Myrna's fate in the Arcane Tower[Needs Verification]
Grymforge
- Tell Ward Magmar that he disgusts you +1
- Convince Skickpit you're going to help him, then tell him to find a place to hide +1
- Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when Nere, once freed, is going to kill them +1
* Convince the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar
Mountain Pass
Crèche Y'llek
At the training room:
At the hatchery:
- Successfully persuade Varsh Ko'kuu to let you take the githyanki egg, telling him:
- That you'll take it to a better crèche +1
- OR That you'll raise it yourself +1
- OR, Playing as a Githyanki, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ghaik-slayer +1.
In captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chambers:
Camp/Conversation
- After asking Gale about himself try peering into his mind through Wisdom check -5, but then apologize and tell him you gave in to curiosity +5
- When Gale looking at the flames say "Go to Hell" to you, bid him good evening +3
- After speaking to Lae'zel, talk to Shadowheart and tell her you agree
- When Lae'zel intends to kill everyone before turning into mind flayers, talk her out of it +5
- After staking Astarion when he tried to bite you, say that bringing him to the camp was a mistake +1
- Tell Mizora not to lay a finger on Karlach during her first appearance +1
- Threaten to kill Mizora during her first appearance +1
- Pet Scratch when he first comes to the camp +1
- Feed the Owlbear Cub when it first comes to the camp +1
- Successfully heal the Owlbear Cub's paw when it appears again at the camp
- Having invited Barcus Wroot to your camp, promise him you will find his friend Wulbren at Moonrise Towers
- When you find Gale feasting eyes on conjured image of Mystra, ask about her or say she's pretty, then successfully pass an Insight check +1
- When Gale says that Mystra is all creation:
- Playing as a Wizard, tell him there's no greater deity +5
- Playing as a Cleric of Mystra, tell him that no other god comes close to her divinity +5
- Agree when Gale suggests to help you experience the Weave +5, and then imagine:
- Sharing a kiss with him. +10 (starts romance)
- Taking a romantic walk with him. +5 (starts romance)
- Having a hearthy dinner with him +1
Raphael's Deal
- When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, choose lines:
- "I need to think it over"
- OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" +1
- After first encounter with Raphael, ask Gale for advice on how to deal with the devil +1
Personal quest
- Say you're gratified to hear he trusts you +1
- Agree to quench his need for magic items to consume +2
- Sacrifice the first magic item to keep him stable +10
- Agree to not ask questions when he asks you not to
- After feeding him the third artefact, tell him he is among friends when he says he has something to tell you
Act Two
Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Ruined Battlefield
If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Grymforge:
- Playing as a Bard, tell Harper Lassandra that the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire. +1
- When the shadows warp Yonas, tell Harper Meygan, "Move. I'll take care of this." +1
- OR Get ready to fight +1
- Free Dolly Thrice from the Moonlantern carried by Kar'niss. +1
- When judging with He Who Was, ask Madeline what did the Dark Justiciar do, and then:
- Tell her it wasn't her fault +1, OR tell her you forgive her (class-based lines) +1
- OR after ordering her to stab herself, let her make a couple of strikes and then say it was enough +1
Last Light Inn
- Refuse to drink the spiked wine when talking to Jaheira inside. +1
When you find Mol playing lanceboard with Raphael:
- Suggest her to follow Gale's advice +1 (available if Gale is in the party)
- Help Mol win the game against Raphael using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, Monk, or Wizard options +1 (can be added to previous approval point)
- After Mol wins, tell Raphael to stay away from her
▶ Note: This line appears only if Astarion is not in the party or if you are playing as The Dark Urge, otherwise Raphael will turn the talk to the spawn's scars
- Playing as The Dark Urge, refuse your urge to kill the Strange Ox. +1
- Tell Isobel that Marcus plans to kidnap her when he attacks the Last Light Inn. +10
- Playing as The Dark Urge, tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then deny the urge, and finally ask her to forgive you. +1
- Play the lute to wake up Art Cullagh
- Tell Halsin that he can count on you before he opens the portal +1
- Successfully protect the portal while Halsin is looking for Thaniel. +1
- After Rolan reproaches you for convincing his siblings 'to play hero', respond that then it's your responsibility to bring them back. +1
- Playing as a Sorcerer, tell drunken Rolan that he soon won't be able to read his spellbook.
Reithwin Town
- Agree to help Arabella find her parents. +1
- Agree to take Arabella in at your camp. +1
In the House of Healing:
- Convince Malus Thorm to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other. +1
- OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. +1 (comes one point by another subsequently).
At The Waning Moon:
- Safely drink with Thisobald Thorm (rolling Saving Throw, either general or class-based) up to three times total +1(each time)
- OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling Sleight of Hand) +1 (gains approval only in first round)
- Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through Performance roll), up to two times +1 (each time).
▶ Note: If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent Deception roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.
- By any means make the Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst +1
House in Deep Shadows
- Agree to play hide-and-seek with Oliver +1
- Convince Oliver to reunite with Thaniel +1
Moonrise Towers
- Distract Z'rell with your yearning for Gale +1
▶ Note: This option is available only if you're romancing the wizard
▶ Note: This option requires DC 21 Intimidation check and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first, OR a DC 10 Persuasion check if you have found and read Melodia's Letter to Ketheric
Mind Flayer Colony
▶ Note: This option is available only after successful DC 18 Insight check
Gauntlet of Shar
Camp/Conversation
- When Elminster comes to your camp, ask why the gods wouldn't directly intervene
- Tell Arabella her parents would be proud of her
- Invite Halsin to join your party
Act Three
Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Disapproval
When he is a companion character in your active party, the following interactions will cause Gale to lose approval.
Act One
Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Ravaged Beach
- Accept Astarion's apologies and say you would have done the same -1
Emerald Grove/The Hollow
- Refuse to help Zevlor
- Tell the tielfling kids trained by Asharak that they are going to die -1
- Playing as a Barbarian, tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck -1
- While talking to/trading with Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you and grab her by the hand -1
- After saving Mirkon from the harpies, tell him to stop snivelling or the harpies will return -1
- Take Alfira's lute out of her hands and smash it -1
- Prod Nettie's bird twice -1
- If you are confronted about stealing the Idol of Silvanus, return the idol and apologise -1
While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack
- As The Dark Urge, tell Zevlor the goblin horde is yours -1
- Tell Zevlor (or Asharak if Zevlor is dead) that you are here to take the grove for the goblins, OR that you are here with the goblins -10
- Betray the grove (open the gate) after blowing the horn -5
Forest
Owlbear Nest
- After killing the mother Owlbear, kill the cub as well -1
Blighted Village
Goblin Camp
Crèche Y'llek
- Offer to fight Youth Varrl when Sa'varsh Kethk asks for a challenger -1, and then indeed kill him -1
- Tell Varsh Ko'kuu that if he gives you the githyanki egg you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette (either choise brings -1 and immediately starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)
- Crush the Githyanki egg -1 (This option is not available if playing as a Githyanki; starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)
- Agree to Vlaakith's request to kill the person inside the Mysterious Artefact -1
Camp/Conversation
- After asking Gale for initial information about himself, ask to tell more (Gale evades the answer), then try peering into his mind through Wisdom check. -5 (Whether you succeed the check, matters not)
- When Mizora shows up in the camp, ask her whether she will leave if you turn on Karlach -1
- When you find Gale feasting eyes on conjured image of Mystra:
- When he says that Mystra is all creation, tell him he's deluded -2 (This option is not available for Sorcerers)
- Playing as a Wizard, Warlock, Sorcerer or Bard tell Gale you "practice magic, not melodrama" -1
- When Gale offers to help you feel the Weave, turn him down -2
- Agree to Gale's offer, and when he asks you to "picture the concept of harmony", tell him that it's too abstract. -1
- When chanelling the Weave with Gale, choose to imagine:
- Kicking him in the gut -5
- His head on a spike -10
Personal quest
- If you do not give Gale enough magical artefacts and he tells the player they no longer need to give him any (because he's made a deal with Raphael), use the tadpole's powers to find out why -5
- Delve into Gale's mind using your tadpole to find out about his need to consume artifacts, and then:
- Fail the Wisdom check
- OR Confess to having used the tadpole afterwards. (This choice may result in Gale permanently leaving the party).
Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.
Act Two
Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Ruined Battlefield
- * When judging with He Who Was, order Madeline to stab herself, then to continue -1, and finally succeed a Persuasion roll to keep her going -3.
Last Light Inn
- Drink the spiked wine when talking to Jaheira inside
- Tell Isobel she's going to meet Ketheric face-to-face -10
- Playing as The Dark Urge, give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. -1
- Tell Rolan to stop whining and do something about it -1
- Tell Rolan that Cal and Lia are better off dead than in the cult's hands -1
- After Mol is taken, tell Mattis she's probably dead already. -1
Gauntlet of Shar
Moonrise Towers
- After freeing the goblins, go upstairs and tell Disciple Z'rell that you're going to free the prisoners in the jail cells next. -1
Mind Flayer Colony
Camp/Conversation
- When Elminster visits camp, joke about how you'll be rid of the Absolute and Gale when he uses the orb
- During the stargazing cutscene, tell him you don't want to listen to him wallow in self-pity when he asks you to stay with him -5
- After sleeping with Gale, tell him it was on one-night thing and will not happen again. -5
- Playing as Astarion, do not tell Gale that you are a vampire during Act One. During Act Two, when Gale confronts you, tell him:
- That he couldn't be further off the mark -1
- Then, insist again that you're not a vampire -30
Act Three
Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Foootnotes