Gale

Gale is a Human wizard who appears in Baldur's Gate 3 as a Companion or origin character. He can be found emerging from a Teleportation Rune, close to the Nautiloid crash site.

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

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

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 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

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.
Crush the tadpole leaving True Soul Edowin.

Gale Disapproves

Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do
Give Astarion Necromancy of Thay or destroy it.

Trivia

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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