Gale

Gale is an Origin character in Baldur's Gate 3. Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a companion early on.

He is a Human Wizard with the Sage background.

Gameplay

As a Wizard, Gale excels at learning and casting a wide variety of arcane Spells. Using his Arcane Recovery ability, he can keep casting spells long after other spellcasters have run out of Spell Slots.

Wizards have the unique ability to learn more spells from spell scrolls they find in their travels, although these spells must be ones they could normally learn on a level-up.

At Level 2, Gale can specialise in a school of magic, allowing him to learn spells from that school of magic for reduced cost. This specialization also grants Gale extremely powerful bonuses to spells cast from that school of magic.

Starting Stats

STR

9

(-1)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

16

(+3)

WIS

11

CHA

13

(+1)

Skill Proficiencies

Spells Known

Level 1: Mage Armour, Thunderwave, Sleep, Grease, Fog Cloud, File:Witch Bolt Icon 2.png Witch Bolt
Cantrips: Ray of Frost, Fire Bolt, Mage Hand

Recruitment

Gale can be recruited in Chapter One.

Gale is first encountered when approaching the Roadside Cliffs Ancient Rune Circle, north of the Ravaged Beach and near the Nautiloid crash site. Upon drawing near the circle, Gale will emerge from it. He will suggest joining forces to increase their chances of finding a solution to their Tadpole infection. If the player agrees, Gale will join the party.

Background

From a young age, Gale was a prodigy with magic, manipulating magic like a skilled virtuoso plays music. His talent drew the attention of the Goddess of Magic herself, Mystra, whom was so taken by his skill that she revealed to him arcane secrets known by few others. They shared an intimate relationship until one day Mystra grew distant and disappeared, seemingly displeased with Gale. Spurned by his goddess, Gale lost most of his incredible magical prowess, although he was still a more than capable wizard.

Determined to gain her affections back, Gale sought out a dangerous tome with the objective of returning some lost magic back to his beloved goddess. Ultimately, Gale failed in his endeavor and his body became an unwitting host to an extremely destructive Netherese orb. To keep the orb inhabiting and corrupting his body in check, Gale must continually sate it with powerful magical artefacts - if he fails, the orb will detonate, bearing enough destructive power to bring down even whole cities.

Personality

Gale can come off as proud or arrogant, but will also treat those in need with kindness. He tends to ponder intellectually and looks at everything with a pragmatic and analytical view. Gale tends to be evasive about himself and his past, often changing topics or asking listeners to remain non-judgmental during his stories.

Interactions

Approval

Gale generally approves of doing good and helping those in need. He approves of solving conflicts with diplomacy and appreciates thoughtful or pragmatic solutions.

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Gale to gain approval.

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Act 1

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.
Crush the tadpole leaving True Soul Edowin.

Disapproval

Gale dislikes harming innocents or destroying or wasting valuable knowledge or lore.

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Gale to lose approval.

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Act 1

Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do
Give Astarion Necromancy of Thay or destroy it.
Tell the Tiefling children in the grove they're all going to die

Romance

Can romance players of any sex and race.

Trivia

Gale is voiced by Tim Downie.
According to Larian Studios, until Patch 3 of Early Access, Gale was both the most romanced and most killed companion.
Gale received an appearance change in Patch 8. Earrings and a tattoo on his chest/collarbone were added, and his face was changed.

Gallery

Gale's appearance pre-release.
Gale until Patch 7 of Early Access.
Gale's promotional art.

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