4. : *The Netherbrain is defeated, Faerûn is saved, but where you should feel peace you feel only the orb. Restless. Hungry. Yearning.*^devnoteORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotes

• 39.

  Narrator

  : *The Crown is in the depths of the Chionthar. If you salvage the stones, you could claim it, reforge it, and revive the power of Netheril anew.*^devnote
  

  • 16.

    Narrator

    : *Mystra's summons still stands. Bring the Crown to her and she may yet offer you a cure, but there is no guarantee that she will be in a forgiving mood.* ^devnoteORI_Gale_State_Met_ElminsterInWYR
    

    • Link to Node 36
  • 6.

    Narrator

    : *You could take the Crown to Mystra, perhaps leverage it for a cure. But there is no guarantee that she will be in a forgiving mood.* ^devnote
    

    • 36.

      Narrator

      : *Already you feel the orb straining against the confines of Elminster's spell. It will not hold forever. How will you spend the time that you have left?*
      

      • 49. Player: It's time the Crown had a new owner - you. The illithid that defeated the Netherbrain., FULL_CEREMORPHORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotesORI_Gale_State_ClaimedCrown
        
      • 49. Player: It's time the Crown had a new owner - you. The wizard that defeated the Netherbrain.ORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotesORI_Gale_State_ClaimedCrown
        

        • 12.

          Narrator

          : *The very air around you thrums with anticipation, and fear. Can you really handle such power, such authority?*^devnote
          

          • 59.

            Narrator

            : *Whyever not? After all, you are an illithid - whatever flaws plagued you as a human are long behind you now.*^devnoteFULL_CEREMORPH
            

            • Link to Node 14
          • 29.

            Narrator

            : *There's only one way to find out.* ^devnote
            

            • 14.

              Narrator

              : *Within you, the orb strains against its confines. You sense Elminster's enchantment is beginning to fade. It will not be contained much longer, but that doesn't matter now.*
              

              • 42.

                Narrator

                : *At last, the future unfolds before you. The power of Karsus in your hands. And no one, not the orb, not even the goddess of magic herself, is going to stop you.*^devnote
                End
      • 15. Player: Reforge the Crown. Offer it to Mystra, hope that it's enough for her to cure you of the orb., FULL_CEREMORPHORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotesORI_Gale_Event_GaveCrownToMystra
        
      • 15. Player: Reforge the Crown. Offer it to Mystra, hope that it's enough for her to cure you of the orb.ORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotesORI_Gale_Event_GaveCrownToMystra
        

        • 24.

          Narrator

          : *Hope. A sentiment you thought beyond your reach, yet it is the word for what you feel. You survived, as did your lover, and the future, while not guaranteed, is at least... promising.*, FULL_CEREMORPHORI_State_Partnered
          
        • 24.

          Narrator

          : *Hope. For so long you scarcely dared to think the word, never mind feel it. But you dare to feel it now. How could you not. You are loved. And you are at peace.*ORI_State_Partnered
          

          • 33. [Jump] Jump to Node 32 (1)
            
        • 32.

          Narrator

          : *Perhaps Mystra will recognise you for your humility, perhaps not.*
          

          • 27.

            Narrator

            : *Of one thing you may be assured - the world will be safe from the Crown's power, thanks to you - the illithid that defeated a Netherbrain.*^devnoteFULL_CEREMORPH
            End
          • 40.

            Narrator

            : *Of one thing you may be assured - the world will be safe from the Crown's power, thanks to you - Gale of Waterdeep, the wizard who defeated a Netherbrain.* ^devnote
            End
      • 3. [Jump] Jump to Node 0 (1)
        
      • 1. [Jump] Jump to Node 31 (1)
        
      • 55. [Jump] Jump to Node 50 (1)
        

37. [Alias] ORI_Gale_Knows_KarsiteWeave, ORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotes, FULL_CEREMORPH = False

• Alias to Node 53
• 48. [Alias]
  

  • Alias to Node 5
  • 58. [Alias]
    

    • Alias to Node 61
    • 34. [Alias]
      

      • Alias to Node 56
      • 17. [Alias]
        

        • Alias to Node 11
        • 44. [Alias] ORI_Gale_State_IsGod
          End

          • Alias to Node 19

51. [Alias] ORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotes = False

• Alias to Node 4
• 8.

  Narrator

  : *You felt the magic of Karsus draining from the stones as the Crown plummeted to the bottom of the Chionthar. A useless trinket, nothing more.*REALLY_GALE
  

  • 45.

    Narrator

    : *At least the mortal world will be safe from the temptation of the Crown. But you...*
    

    • 10.

      Narrator

      : *You are an illithid, your body ravaged by ceremorphosis, your mind prey to unfamiliar desires to consume, to devour.*FULL_CEREMORPH
      

      • 18.

        Narrator

        : *And what of the orb? Already you sense Elminster's enchantment fading. Will you still be able to prevent its explosion when you can barely control yourself?*
        

        • 28. Player: You will claim the Crown of Karsus. It is your right. Your destiny., FULL_CEREMORPHORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotes = FalseORI_Gale_State_ClaimedCrown
          
        • 28. Player: You will claim the Crown of Karsus. It is your right. Your destiny.ORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotes = FalseORI_Gale_State_ClaimedCrown
          

          • 9. [Jump] Jump to Node 12 (1)
            
        • 20. Player: You will return the Crown of Karsus to Mystra. She may yet see fit to redeem you., FULL_CEREMORPHORI_Gale_Event_GaveCrownToMystra
          
        • 20. Player: You will return the Crown of Karsus to Mystra. She may yet see fit to redeem you.ORI_Gale_Event_GaveCrownToMystra
          

          • 2. [Jump] Jump to Node 15 (2)
            
        • 47. Player: You're an illithid now - new worlds are yours to explore, for as long as you still live. ORI_State_Partnered = FalseEND_BrainBattle_Event_Thrive
          

          • 43.

            Narrator

            : *You could start with Oryndoll, and perhaps later, Glyth itself. The world is yours to uncover, its stories yours to tell.*
            End
        • 21. Player: What does it matter? You're a mind flayer. This world is yours. ORI_State_Partnered = FalseEND_BrainBattle_Event_Thrive
          

          • 60.

            Narrator

            : *You have thwarted the illithid Grand Design. You have defeated three Chosen and a Netherbrain. You are miraculous, and you have earned the right to live.*
            

            • 26.

              Narrator

              : *Your fate will be what you make of it. Now, you are your own master.*
              End
        • 54. Player: The risk to others is too great. You will have to take your life. But somewhere far away from here.END_BrainBattle_Event_Suicide
          

          • 41.

            Narrator

            : *Perhaps the Underdark. With your death, you might even eradicate others of your kind from the face of this realm.*
            End
    • 25. [Alias]
      

      • Alias to Node 36
      • 35. [Jump] Jump to Node 28 (1)
        
      • 52. [Jump] Jump to Node 20 (1)
        
      • 31. Player: You've been away too long and left too many books unread. Your library is calling. ORI_State_Partnered = FalseORI_Gale_State_ReturnedToWaterdeep
        

        • 46.

          Narrator

          : *Not to mention a comfy armchair, a roaring fire, and a glass of fine wine.*
          

          • 7.

            Narrator

            : *Waterdeep is waiting for you - it's time to go home.*
            End
      • 13. Player: Seek out Elminster's counsel - perhaps there's still a way to stabilise the orb for good.ORI_State_Partnered = FalseEND_GameFinale_State_GoAdventure
        

        • 57.

          Narrator

          : *No doubt the Old Mage will have much to say about your adventures, and you will have much to tell him. The only problem is - where to find him?*
          End
      • 0. Player: There are so many places you've yet to explore, and not much time left to see them. Better get started. ORI_State_Partnered = FalseEND_GameFinale_State_GoAdventure
        

        • 22.

          Narrator

          : *You've always been curious about Menzoberranzan - perhaps that would be a good place to start. And after that, Cormyr, or even the Feywild.*
          End
      • 50. Player: Someone should write of your adventures. What better biographer can there be than you? ORI_State_Partnered = FalseORI_Gale_State_ReturnedToWaterdeep
        

        • 30.

          Narrator

          : *You will be immortalised in legend - generations upon generations will celebrate the tale of Gale of Waterdeep - the wizard that defeated a Netherbrain.*
          End

53. : *The Netherbrain is defeated, Faerûn is saved, but where you should feel peace within there is only anticipation, for the new day holds the promise of something greater still.*^devnoteORI_Gale_Knows_KarsiteWeave, ORI_Gale_Knows_ReadKarsusNotes, FULL_CEREMORPH

• 5.

  Narrator

  : *The Crown is in the depths of the Chionthar, waiting for your summons. You have the means to reforge it, and revive the power of Netheril anew.* ^devnote
  

  • 61.

    Narrator

    : *The Karsite Weave palpates within you - stirred by the very prospect.*^devnote
    

    • 56.

      Narrator

      : *Once the Crown is restored, you could return it to Mystra, fulfilling her wishes, and ridding the mortal world of such temptation.^devnote
      

      • 11.

        Narrator

        : *Or... you could take control of it for yourself, and become a god.*^devnote
        

        • 19.

          Narrator

          : *One way or another, you will have to reckon with your god. It's time to speak to Mystra.*^devnoteORI_Gale_State_IsGod
          End