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|Class = [[Wizard]]
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|Sub-class = Evocation or Abjuration
|Sub-class = None
|Background = [[Sage]]
|Background = [[Sage]]
|Type = Companion / Origin Character
|Type = Companion / Origin Character
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'''Gale''' is a [[Human]] wizard who appears in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] as a [[Companion]] or origin character. He can be found emerging from an [[Ancient Rune Circle]], close to the Nautiloid crash site.
'''Gale''' is an [[Character_Creation#Origins|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 ==
== 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 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]].


As a [[Wizard]], Gale excels at learning and casting a wide variety of [[Spells]]. At Level 2, Gale can choose a spell school to specialise in, allowing him to copy spells of that type to his spellbook at a lower cost and gaining other spell school-specific benefits.  
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.


Gale's [[Background]] is [[Sage]].
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===
===Starting Stats===
{{AttributeBlock|9|14|15|16|11|13}}


{{AttributeBlock|9|14|15|16|11|13}}
=== Skill Proficiencies ===
* [[Arcana]]
* [[History]]
 
=== Spells Known ===
* Level 1: [[File:Mage Armour Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Armour]] [[Mage Armour]], [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]], [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]], [[File:Grease Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Grease]] [[Grease]], [[File:Fog Cloud Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fog Cloud]] [[Fog Cloud]], [[File:Witch Bolt Icon 2.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Witch Bolt]] [[Witch Bolt]]
* Cantrips: [[File:Ray Of Frost Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Ray of Frost]] [[Ray of Frost]], [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]], [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]


== Background ==


<blockquote>
== Recruitment ==
“Wizard prodigy
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.


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'''
== Background ==
</blockquote>
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.


{{SpoilerBox|
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 instead became an unwitting host to an extremely destructive Netherese relic. To keep the orb inhabiting and corrupting his body in check, Gale must continually sate it with powerful magical artefacts - failure to do so will result in such destruction that not even a city the size of [[Baldur's Gate]] could survive.
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’.
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== Personality ==
Soon after, Gale was taken by [[Mind Flayer]]s and infected with a [[Tadpole]]. Much to Gale's dismay, this has resulted in the loss of much of his magical prowess.


Gale gives the impression of an arrogant or proud character, yet one 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. Gale tends to be deceptive about himself and his history, often changing topics or asking the player to remain non-judgmental during his stories.


== Approval & Romance ==
== 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.


{{SpoilerWarning}}


=== {{color|green|Gale Approves}} ===
== 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]].
{{SpoilerBox|
==== Act 1 ====
* Persuade the Tieflings to let Lae'zel go
* Persuade the Tieflings to let Lae'zel go
* After speaking to Lae'zel, talk to Shadowheart and tell her you agree
* After speaking to Lae'zel, talk to Shadowheart and tell her you agree
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* Pet Scratch.
* Pet Scratch.
* Crush the tadpole leaving [[True Soul]] [[Edowin]].
* Crush the tadpole leaving [[True Soul]] [[Edowin]].
}}


=== {{color|red|Gale Disapproves}} ===
=== 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]].
{{SpoilerBox|
==== Act 1 ====
* Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do
* Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do
* Give Astarion [[Necromancy of Thay]] or destroy it.
* Give Astarion [[Necromancy of Thay]] or destroy it.
}}
=== Romance ===
* Can [[romance]] players of any sex and [[race]].


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Gale is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236071/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1 Tim Downie].
* Gale is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236071/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1 Tim Downie].
* According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larian_Studios Larian Studios], until Patch 3 of Early Access, Gale was both the most romanced and most killed companion.
* According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larian_Studios 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.
* Gale received an appearance change in Patch 8. Earrings and a tattoo on his chest/collarbone were added, and his face was changed.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery widths=300px heights=300px>
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File:Gale-beta.png|200px|thumb|left|Gale's appearance pre-release.
File:Gale-beta.png|200px|thumb|left|Gale's appearance pre-release.
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[[Category: Wizards]]
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Revision as of 09:05, 4 July 2023

Gale in his default armour

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


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.

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 instead became an unwitting host to an extremely destructive Netherese relic. To keep the orb inhabiting and corrupting his body in check, Gale must continually sate it with powerful magical artefacts - failure to do so will result in such destruction that not even a city the size of Baldur's Gate could survive.

Soon after, Gale was taken by Mind Flayers and infected with a Tadpole. Much to Gale's dismay, this has resulted in the loss of much of his magical prowess.


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.

Concentration Icons.png 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.

Concentration Icons.png 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.

Romance


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's appearance pre-release.

  • Gale until Patch 7 of Early Access.

    Gale until Patch 7 of Early Access.

  • Gale's promotional art.

    Gale's promotional art.

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