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==== Potential Items for Gale ==== | ==== Potential Items for Gale ==== | ||
The following is a (non-exhaustive) list of items that can be found in the Wilderness map and are able to be consumed by Gale: | The following is a (non-exhaustive) list of items that can be found in the Wilderness map and are able to be consumed by Gale: | ||
* [[Komira's Locket]] – Provided as a reward for | * [[Komira's Locket]] – Provided as a reward for Save Arabella if Arabella’s life is saved. | ||
* [[Robe of Summer]] – Quest reward for [[Rescue the Druid Halsin]] if Halsin is alive. | * [[Robe of Summer]] – Quest reward for [[Rescue the Druid Halsin]] if Halsin is alive. | ||
* [[Ring of Colour Spray]] – Located in the Harpy’s Nest in the Druid Grove (X:325 Y: 500). | * [[Ring of Colour Spray]] – Located in the Harpy’s Nest in the Druid Grove (X:325 Y: 500). | ||
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Note: Going to the Underdark does not lock the party out of going to the Mountain Pass. As such, Gale’s quest can still be continued regardless of what path is taken to the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. | Note: Going to the Underdark does not lock the party out of going to the Mountain Pass. As such, Gale’s quest can still be continued regardless of what path is taken to the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. | ||
A Weary Traveler (X:-132, Y:-161) is on the Rosymorn Monastery Trail which leads to the Shadow-Cursed Lands. The old man asks to see Gale and, if Gale is in the party, he is identified as the great wizard [[Elminster]] | A Weary Traveler (X:-132, Y:-161) is on the Rosymorn Monastery Trail which leads to the Shadow-Cursed Lands. The old man asks to see Gale and, if Gale is in the party, he is identified as the great wizard [[Elminster Aumar]]. Elminster is an emissary of Mystra, seeking Gale to relay a message to him and a special charm. He firsts asks if he can rest at camp first and get a proper meal, to which he can be met at camp immediately or at a later time. | ||
Once at camp, Elminster states that the Cult of the Absolute has been watched by Mystra, who believes it to be a threat to the Weave and the fabric of reality itself. Gale is the one person who can stop it, by detonating his Netherese Orb in the heart of the Absolute. If Gale sacrifices himself, he will have redeemed himself in the eyes of Mystra. Elminster also casts a charm on Gale, granting him control over the Orb. He is able to detonate it at will. With the message imparted, Elminster wishes Gale and the party the best of luck in defeating the Absolute and departs. | Once at camp, Elminster states that the Cult of the Absolute has been watched by Mystra, who believes it to be a threat to the Weave and the fabric of reality itself. Gale is the one person who can stop it, by detonating his Netherese Orb in the heart of the Absolute. If Gale sacrifices himself, he will have redeemed himself in the eyes of Mystra. Elminster also casts a charm on Gale, granting him control over the Orb. He is able to detonate it at will. With the message imparted, Elminster wishes Gale and the party the best of luck in defeating the Absolute and departs. | ||
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Gale suggests the party should visit a magic shop, [[Sorcerous Sundries]] – the finest book collection this side of Candlekeep. He believes that the crown holds powerful Netherese magic, much more so than the scraps of magic that are typically left in Netherese artefacts. Sorcerous Sundries may have books on Netheril and Karsus’ Folly that can illuminate what the crown is. | Gale suggests the party should visit a magic shop, [[Sorcerous Sundries]] – the finest book collection this side of Candlekeep. He believes that the crown holds powerful Netherese magic, much more so than the scraps of magic that are typically left in Netherese artefacts. Sorcerous Sundries may have books on Netheril and Karsus’ Folly that can illuminate what the crown is. | ||
Sorcerous Sundries (X:-15, Y:-68) is in the [[Lower City]], southwest of the Baldur’s Mouth building and southeast of the Lower City Central Wall | Sorcerous Sundries (X:-15, Y:-68) is in the [[Lower City]], southwest of the Baldur’s Mouth building and southeast of the Lower City Central Wall Waypoint. One the ground floor in the eastern area of the shop is a bookseller, [[Tolna Tome-Monger]]. Ask her if she has a book on a Netherese Crown. She insists that the party whispers – yelling causes the books around Tolna to explode and she refuses to speak to the party. If the party whispers the request, she’ll mention [[The Annals of Karsus: A Netherese Folly]]. Tolna states that the book is locked up in the vaults and cannot be read or bought, as the subject is too sensitive for most people. She can be persuaded, deceived, or intimidated into revealing that the key to the basement is in her office. | ||
[[File:Sorcerous Sundries Clasped Book Quest.jpg|thumb|The clasped book opens a portal.]] | [[File:Sorcerous Sundries Clasped Book Quest.jpg|thumb|The clasped book opens a portal.]] | ||
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Within the Karsus Vault is the Folly of Karsus on a shelf. Give it to Gale and he’ll realize the book has not only information on the Crown of Karsus, but detailed instructions on how to reforge the crown. With this information, Gale could become a god powerful enough to challenge Mystra herself. Gale’s ambitions can either be challenged or encouraged. | Within the Karsus Vault is the Folly of Karsus on a shelf. Give it to Gale and he’ll realize the book has not only information on the Crown of Karsus, but detailed instructions on how to reforge the crown. With this information, Gale could become a god powerful enough to challenge Mystra herself. Gale’s ambitions can either be challenged or encouraged. | ||
Once the party leaves Sorcerous Sundries, Elminster appears again at camp. He tells Gale that both he and Mystra know he read the book. Mystra wants to speak with Gale to discuss what he’s learned, and to ask why he didn’t sacrifice himself in the | Once the party leaves Sorcerous Sundries, Elminster appears again at camp. He tells Gale that both he and Mystra know he read the book. Mystra wants to speak with Gale to discuss what he’s learned, and to ask why he didn’t sacrifice himself in the Mind Flayer Colony. | ||
=== An Audience with Mystra === | === An Audience with Mystra === | ||
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Mystra informs Gale that the piece of Weave he sought to return to her was actually a part of the Karsite Weave and it carries with it Karsus’ relentless desire for ambition. It will never be sated. Mystra has kept it from killing Gale by temporarily allowing it to feed on the true Weave. Mystra implores Gale to return the Crown of Karsus to her as it is an incredibly dangerous artefact, and says she will cure him of his condition if he implies. Returning the Crown to her would mean becoming her Chosen once again. Gale leaves the conversation unsure, saying he has much to think about. | Mystra informs Gale that the piece of Weave he sought to return to her was actually a part of the Karsite Weave and it carries with it Karsus’ relentless desire for ambition. It will never be sated. Mystra has kept it from killing Gale by temporarily allowing it to feed on the true Weave. Mystra implores Gale to return the Crown of Karsus to her as it is an incredibly dangerous artefact, and says she will cure him of his condition if he implies. Returning the Crown to her would mean becoming her Chosen once again. Gale leaves the conversation unsure, saying he has much to think about. | ||
After returning to the mortal realm, Gale relays what happened in his conversation. He says not much can be done until the party confronts the | After returning to the mortal realm, Gale relays what happened in his conversation. He says not much can be done until the party confronts the Elder Brain. At that time, they’ll have to decide what to do with the Crown. | ||
=== Facing the Netherbrain === | === Facing the Netherbrain === | ||
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The first time Gale dies, a projection appears which states it’s of extreme importance that Gale be resurrected as soon as possible. This starts the quest [[In Case of Death...]] which requires an elaborate ritual to gain a [[Scroll of True Resurrection]]. Successfully completing the ritual gains Gale’s trust. | The first time Gale dies, a projection appears which states it’s of extreme importance that Gale be resurrected as soon as possible. This starts the quest [[In Case of Death...]] which requires an elaborate ritual to gain a [[Scroll of True Resurrection]]. Successfully completing the ritual gains Gale’s trust. | ||
If Gale is not resurrected within three | If Gale is not resurrected within three Long Rests, his body detonates, causing a game over. | ||
=== Leaving the Party === | === Leaving the Party === | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
In Early Access, Gale could only be fed a limited number of magical artefacts that were highly rare, such as the Staff of Crones or Necromancy of Thay. This is no longer the case and Gale accepts a wide variety of items. The item description includes a tag if Gale can consume them or not. | * In Early Access, Gale could only be fed a limited number of magical artefacts that were highly rare, such as the Staff of Crones or Necromancy of Thay. This is no longer the case and Gale accepts a wide variety of items. The item description includes a tag if Gale can consume them or not. | ||
[[Category:Quests]] | [[Category:Quests]] | ||
[[Category:Companion Quests]] | [[Category:Companion Quests]] | ||