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Synopsis:
After learning of the Crown of Karsus and the way it means potential ascension, Gale invites the players to share in his potential divinity. He brings them to an illusory part of the Outer planes, where they sail through the stars on a boat.
How to trigger:
Queue night Night_Gale_BeMyGod
32. : I owe you an apology. Things became quite heated between us before, after I learned of the Crown of Karsus. I allowed myself to get carried away, and failed to properly explain myself.ORI_Gale_Knows_KarsiteWeave = False, ORI_Gale_State_WillingForCrown = False, ORI_Gale_State_GaveKarsusBookOpinion
100. Player: Apology accepted.
162. : Thank you. But I owe you more than that. I need to help you understand just what this could mean for us.
45. Player: Perhaps now is the time to explain then.
10. [Jump]
Jump to Node 79 (1)
66. Player: Apologies are useless if you're still intent on doing something dangerous.
94. : When are we not doing something dangerous? Give me a chance - I think I can help you understand.
156. Player: Forget it.
103. : I can't. Your opinion matters greatly to me. Give me a chance - I think I can help you understand.
55. : Ah. You're still talking to me then?ORI_Gale_Knows_KarsiteWeave, LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleSeeksForgiveness
7. : I wouldn't blame you for giving me a wide berth. I thought the orb's ever-present censure had tamed my wilder ambition, but that wasn't the case.
76. : I needed Mystra's intervention. She offered me a path to redemption at last, and it might yet leave my mind and body intact.
1. : Please - continue to believe in me. I want to show you the wizard I am capable of being, rather than the poor excuse for a man who's kept you company thus far.
95. Player: I believe in you Gale. Always have, always will.['Gale 10']
37. : That's all I ever need to hear.
104. : I know what I must do. The Crown belongs under Mystra's stewardship, not mine, and I will ensure she gets it.
71. : That means there'll be no permanent place in the heavens for us. But we could still visit.
147. [Alias]
- Alias to Node 82
116. Player: Close your eyes.
154. : Astra navigabimus.devnote
49. : Few mortals ever glimpse what you're about to see. But don't be alarmed - I'm here with you. Now... open your eyes.devnote
88. [TagCinematic]
devnote
145. [Visual State]
135. : Quite the view, isn't it? The Outer Planes are a place of profound, sometimes overwhelming possibility.
167. : I conjured this illusion often during my confinement in Waterdeep. An escape for the mind, where there was none for the body.
50. : It was easier to stare at the celestial abyss than recognise the emptiness within myself. Easier to pretend my destiny lay among such stars, than work to salvage a life on solid ground. You changed all that.
17. [Alias]
GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade = False, REALLY_KARLACH
- Alias to Node 4
98. [Alias]
- Alias to Node 48
102. [Alias]
End
8. [Alias]
- Alias to Node 85
43. [Alias]
- Alias to Node 9
81. [Alias]
End
27. Player: Just what am I agreeing to?
26. [Alias]
119. Player: No, Gale. Whatever you have to show me - I don't need it.
150. : No matter. Far be it for me to impose the majesty of the celestial canvas on those unwilling to partake of its beauty.devnote
62. : Enjoy the rest of your evening.devnoteEnd
53. Player: You're willing to give up the chance of unlimited power. I'd say your ambition is under control.
168. : If that's true, it's thanks to you, and the trust you show in me at every turn of this strange adventure of ours.
160. Player: I hope so, because honestly you have been a poor man recently. Especially on the romance front...
123. : I'm sorry. It's not easy living for more than just yourself, when for so long just staying alive was accomplishment enough.
31. Player: You're more to me than magic, Gale.['Gale 10']
112. : You stole the words from my mouth.
70. : I don't think I deserve you at times. I told you of my ambitions - the likes of which many would baulk at - and yet you remain at my side.ORI_Gale_Knows_KarsiteWeave = False, ORI_Gale_State_SwayedTowardsCrown, ORI_Gale_State_GaveKarsusBookOpinion
2. Player: You're welcome - but don't put yourself down. You deserve me, and a lot more besides.['Gale 10']
101. : It gladdens me to hear you say that. Perhaps I can show my gratitude another way - by demonstrating exactly what ascension will mean to me. To us.
14. Player: I'll stand by you. But some further explanation of what you intend wouldn't go amiss.
79. : Words alone are not enough. Permit me to show you. Please, close your eyes a moment.
38. Player: Close your eyes.
163. : Astra navigabimus.devnote
83. : Few mortals ever glimpse what you're about to see. But don't be alarmed - I'm here with you. Now... open your eyes.devnote
22. [TagCinematic]
devnote
46. [Visual State]
165. : The Outer Planes. This is where gods dwell. Where they observe us from afar. Where they make play-things of us.devnote
23. : They would keep all of this from us - the power, the possibilities. They only want us to serve them, pray to them... and ultimately, die for them.devnote
108. : But what if we didn't need them? What if we wielded their power instead, and helped ourselves in all the ways they refuse to. I could make that happen. I could make this illusion a reality, with you by my side.devnoteORI_Gale_State_MentionedGodhood
159. Player: You're still determined to do this, after all that was said?ORI_Gale_State_WillingForCrown = False
107. : How could I not crave this? But I don't want it for myself, alone - I want you at my side, willing and wholehearted.devnote
39. Player: You know how I feel. I've already voiced my support.ORI_Gale_State_EagerForCrown
137. : Yes, you have. But I want more than your support. I want your heart.devnote
155. Player: Are you saying you want to ascend? Claim godhood?
164. : No, not like that. I don't want to join them, I want to better them. A god's powers, paired with a mortal conscience, a mortal heart.devnote
54. Player: I don't need the stars, Gale. I have you.
133. : Then have me - but have the best possible version of me.devnote
126. Player: You'd defy Mystra? As if we need more enemies.
93. : I've already defied Mystra. Had I followed her command, there'd be nothing left of me but a smoking crater.devnote
60. : The tadpoles, the orb - these threats to our existence - the gods could aid us if they wished, but instead they cower behind Ao. So let us act ourselves.devnote
114. : With the power of the crown, any foe would be rendered impotent. Any obstacle would be dwarfed by our might.devnote
35. : I used to believe Mystra's forgiveness was worth dying for. But I was wrong. You showed me just how much I have to live for. devnote
128. : With you, I forget my goddess. I love you.devnote
41. : Tell me you feel the same way. Tell me you want what I want. Please.devnote
113. Player: I feel the same. Whatever you need of me, consider it done.
73. : Right now, I need nothing more than a kiss. Then we'll face what is to come, together. And claim the crown when the time comes.devnoteORI_Gale_State_AcceptedBeMyGodProposal
40. Player: You know I would if I could. But I'll sit with you as long as you'll have me.GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade = False, REALLY_KARLACHORI_Gale_Event_PushTowardsCrown
86. : I'll always have you, Karlach.
44. [Jump]
Jump to Node 4 (1)
58. Player: Kiss him.GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade, REALLY_KARLACHORI_Gale_Event_PushTowardsCrown
63. [Jump]
Jump to Node 85 (1)
153. Player: Kiss him.REALLY_KARLACH = FalseORI_Gale_Event_PushTowardsCrown
61. Player: Let's not grow complacent - that path you speak of is sure to be a dangerous one.
5. : No doubt it will be - abominably so. As is just about everything we do. But I know we're up to the task. Are you still with me?devnote
74. [Jump]
Jump to Node 148 (2)
139. Player: Wait. Perhaps I'm being too hasty... and perhaps you're overreaching.ORI_Gale_Event_PushAwayFromCrown
12. [Jump]
Jump to Node 69 (1)
16. Player: I love you. But for the man that you are. Not the god you'd pretend to be.
87. : But think what I offer. The vastness of eternity to explore, the Weave at our fingertips... You would really prefer me as I am?devnote
141. [Jump]
Jump to Node 96 (1)
3. Player: Stop his protests with a kiss.REALLY_KARLACH = FalseORI_Gale_State_RejectedBeMyGodProposal, ORI_Gale_Event_PushAwayFromCrown
59. [Jump]
Jump to Node 85 (1)
30. Player: Stop his protests with a kiss.GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade, REALLY_KARLACHORI_Gale_State_RejectedBeMyGodProposal, ORI_Gale_Event_PushAwayFromCrown
144. Player: You're right. We should not deny ourselves such a gift. The crown must be ours.ORI_Gale_State_AcceptedBeMyGodProposal, ORI_Gale_Event_PushTowardsCrown
169. [Jump]
Jump to Node 28 (1)