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Synopsis:

In this scene, Gale is conjuring an image of Mystra over the palm of his hand, staring at the goddess he’s love with, but who abandoned him. When the player approaches, he dispels the image and he feels embarrassed to have been caught doing what he was doing. The conversation turns to his passion for magic however, and he invites the player to try to cast a spell with him together. The player can do so by passing through various stages of spell casting, and when successful, this can lead to a first player-initiated romantic moment with Gale.

106.
Narrator
: [TagGreeting]
- 139. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
  - 110. Player: Pretty.
    
    Link to Node 35
  - 164. Player: Who is that?, BARD, WIZARD
    
    Link to Node 35
  - 22. Player: Ah, Mystra. The matron of magic herself. An ambitious desire, Gale., BARD
  - 22. Player: That's Mystra, isn't it?, WIZARD
    
    35.
    Gale
    : Oh! My, you startled me. I... I was miles away.^devnoteCAMP_Gale_SpellTeaching_Scene
    
    157. Player: Is everything all right?
    
    38.
    Gale
    : Of course, of course. I was just... practising an incantation.^devnote
    
    115. Player: There's more to it than that. The figure I saw: she means something to you.Roll (Wisdom, Insight) vs 5 (0)
    
    145. [RollResult] True
    
    58.
    Gale
    : She does. She's... She's Mystra.^devnote
    
    185.
    Gale
    : I can't quite describe it, the need I sometimes feel to see her - to draw the filaments of fantasy into existence.^devnote
    
    54.
    Gale
    : No sculpture or painting could ever do her justice, only the fabric that she herself is and embodies:^devnote
    
    76.
    Gale
    : The Weave.^devnote
    
    26.
    Gale
    : Mystra is all magic. And as far as I'm concerned, she is all creation.^devnoteCAMP_Gale_SpellTeaching_Mystra
    
    117. Player: I didn't realise the depth of your devotion.
    
    Link to Node 19
    
    81. Player: Sounding more of a poet than a wizard there, Gale.BARD
    
    216.
    Gale
    : It's a kind of love after all.
    
    Link to Node 19
    
    158. Player: I quite agree. There's no greater deity than Mystra.WIZARD['Gale 5']
    
    Link to Node 140
    
    78. Player: I quite agree. There's no greater deity than Mystra., CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA['Gale 5']
    
    140.
    Gale
    : I see you understand.
    
    Link to Node 19
    
    20. Player: I wouldn't go quite that far myself., CLERIC, PALADIN, CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA
    
    83.
    Gale
    : No, but you do understand, don't you?
    
    19.
    Gale
    : Magic is... my life. I've been in touch with the Weave for as long as I can remember. There's nothing like it.^devnote
    
    165.
    Gale
    : It's like music, poetry, physical beauty all rolled into one and given expression through the senses.^devnote
    
    178.
    Gale
    : Would you like to experience this?, BARD, SORCERER, WIZARD
    
    194. Player: Yes, I would.['Gale 5']
    
    Link to Node 193
    
    116. Player: Mystra normally answers me through prayer, but I don't mind trying., CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA['Gale 5']
    
    193.
    Gale
    : Then follow my lead.
    
    16. [Visual State]
    
    111. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
    
    204.
    Gale
    : Now you.
    
    114. Player: Imitate the gesture with ease., BARD, SORCERER, WIZARD
    
    203. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
    
    209.
    Narrator
    : *A familiar feeling - like a kind word and a kind touch at the same time. It's warm and comfortable.*
    
    Link to Node 92
    
    25. Player: Imitate the gesture with a flourish.Roll (Dexterity, Performance) vs 5 (0)
    
    198. [RollResult] True
    
    159. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 203
    
    180.
    Narrator
    : *You feel something strange - like a kind word and a kind touch at the same time. It's warm and comfortable.*
    
    92.
    Gale
    : Excellent. Now repeat after me: Ah-Thran Mystra-Ryl Kantrach-Ao.^devnote
    
    144. Player: An easy incantation. Simply repeat after Gale., SORCERER, WIZARD
    
    170. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
    
    161.
    Narrator
    : *Ah, yes: the scent of rosewater and a sense of wellbeing. A sliver of Weave that tastes sweet on the tongue.*
    
    Link to Node 187
    
    166. Player: You sense power in these words. Speak them deliberately.Roll (Wisdom, Arcana) vs 7 (0)
    
    132. [RollResult] True
    
    3. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 170
    
    31.
    Narrator
    : *Suddenly: the scent of rosewater and a sense of wellbeing. A sliver of Weave that tastes sweet on the tongue.*
    
    187.
    Gale
    : Very good. Now I want you to picture in your mind the concept of harmony. As true as you can.
    
    177. Player: Recede into the calm centre of your mind, just like you were taught at the academy.WIZARD
    
    Link to Node 44
    
    192. Player: Sink deep into your magic. It is who you are. It is home.SORCERER
    
    Link to Node 44
    
    39. Player: Harmony comes easily to you. Allow it to wash over your mind and magic.BARD
    
    44. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
    
    103.
    Narrator
    : *You see - or is it sense? - the unmistakable presence of Mystra, the Lady of Mysteries.*
    
    107. [Visual State]
    
    202.
    Narrator
    : *There's something like the anticipation of a kiss, then the pleasure of being cloaked in peace.*
    
    131.
    Narrator
    : *You are safe. You are nestled in the cup of Mystra's hand.*CAMP_Gale_SpellTeaching_Mystra
    
    Link to Node 55
    
    Link to Node 135
    
    60.
    Narrator
    : *You are safe. You are nestled in the cup of her hand.*CAMP_Gale_SpellTeaching_Mystra = False
    
    55.
    Gale
    : Look at that. We're channelling the Weave. How does it feel?^devnoteWIZARDCAMP_Gale_SpellTeaching_Success
    
    112. [Jump] Jump to Node 135 (2)
    
    135.
    Gale
    : You did it. You're channelling the Weave. How does it feel?^devnoteWIZARD = FalseCAMP_Gale_SpellTeaching_Success
    
    23. Player: Magical.
    
    73.
    Gale
    : That it does.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 11
    
    211. Player: You're a good teacher.
    
    208.
    Gale
    : I know.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 11
    
    183. Player: The same as it always does., BARD, SORCERER, WIZARD
    
    13.
    Gale
    : You're hard to please, aren't you?^devnote
    
    11.
    Narrator
    : *The Weave connects you. The moment feels intimate.*
    
    146. Player: Hold on to the moment. It's a good night for intimacy.
    
    14.
    Narrator
    : *You realise the Weave is making you one. You have but to imagine your desire, and Gale will know it.*^devnoteCAMP_Gale_CRD_SpellTeaching_Connected
    
    197. Player: Picture kissing him.CAMP_Gale_CRD_SpellTeaching_Pictured_Kiss['Gale 10']
    
    Link to Node 138
    
    50. Player: Picture a walk, holding hands.CAMP_Gale_CRD_SpellTeaching_Pictured_Walk['Gale 5']
    
    138.
    Gale
    : I... I didn't think...ORI_State_DatingGale
    
    17.
    Narrator
    : *You perceive quick-fire gusts of embarrassment, trepidation, and finally... elation.*
    
    210.
    Gale
    : Sorry, I wasn't expecting... But it is a pleasant image to be sure!^devnote
    
    155.
    Gale
    : Most pleasant, in fact. Most welcome.^devnote
    
    21.
    Narrator
    : *The Weave evaporates, and as it does so, you realise the night feels suddenly cold and lonesome.*^devnote
    
    82.
    Gale
    : There it goes. How easily things slip away from us, no matter how hard they were in the obtaining.^devnote
    
    37.
    Gale
    : Good night. I enjoyed sharing a moment of magic with you.^devnote
    End
    
    34. Player: Picture kicking him in the gut.CAMP_Gale_CRD_SpellTeaching_Pictured_Head['Gale -5']
    
    32.
    Gale
    : That was... unnecessary.^devnote
    
    102. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 21
    
    217.
    Gale
    : There it goes. I suppose a blow to the stomach upsets the Weave as much as it would me.^devnote
    
    86.
    Gale
    : I'm going to bed. Perhaps this was all a mistake.^devnote
    End
    
    156. Player: Picture his severed head on a spike.CAMP_Gale_CRD_SpellTeaching_Pictured_Spike['Gale -10']
    
    191.
    Gale
    : Good gods, what on earth makes you picture that?^devnote
    
    12. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 21
    
    134. [Jump] Jump to Node 86 (1)
    
    66. Player: Picture nothing. This is a bad idea.CAMP_Gale_CRD_SpellTeaching_Pictured_Nothing
    
    62. [Jump] Jump to Node 21 (1)
    
    99. Player: This feels too intimate. It's time to let slip the Weave.
    
    56. [Jump] Jump to Node 21 (1)
    
    15. Player: It's different, but I can definitely feel Mystra's presence., CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA
    
    195.
    Gale
    : Quite so. The Weave is a sensitive conduit.
    
    Link to Node 11
    
    212. Player: It's different, but I can definitely feel a familiar kind of presence., CLERIC, PALADIN, CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA
    
    Link to Node 195
    
    89. Player: It feels like a good time to call it a night.
    
    10. [Jump] Jump to Node 21 (1)
    
    85. Player: Picture the perfect darkness - to be in the womb of Shar., REALLY_SHADOWHEARTRoll (Wisdom, Religion) vs 7 (0)
    
    65. [RollResult] True
    
    5. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 44
    
    173.
    Narrator
    : *You see - or is it sense? - the presence of a woman, the woman who hovered over Gale's palm.*
    
    Link to Node 107
    
    6. [RollResult] False
    
    28. [Jump] Jump to Node 105 (1)
    
    36. Player: Recall a memory of early youth, a happy family moment., REALLY_SHADOWHEARTRoll (Intelligence, Insight) vs 7 (0)
    
    Link to Node 121
    
    189. Player: Picture a place of utter peace, away from all harm and the mayhem of civilisation.BARD = FalseRoll (Wisdom, Nature) vs 7 (0)
    
    Link to Node 121
    
    136. Player: Think of the here and now: this unexpected moment of learning.Roll (Wisdom, History) vs 7 (0)
    
    Link to Node 121
    
    30. Player: Try to hum a familiar tune.BARD = FalseRoll (Charisma, Performance) vs 7 (0)
    
    121. [Jump] Jump to Node 85 (2)
    
    154. Player: That's too abstract for my tastes. Let's just forget about it, shall we?['Gale -1']
    
    130.
    Gale
    : I think it's a mistake to give up on the brink of success, but I cannot force your hand.^devnote
    
    167. [Jump] Jump to Node 51 (1)
    
    199. [RollResult] False
    
    174. [Jump] Jump to Node 105 (1)
    
    184. Player: Repeat the words, bold and proud.Roll (Charisma, Performance) vs 7 (0)
    
    Link to Node 70
    
    68. Player: Repeat the words, slowly, but carefully.Roll (Intelligence, Performance) vs 7 (0)
    
    70. [Jump] Jump to Node 166 (2)
    
    172. Player: Belt the words with a little flourish on 'Ao'.BARDRoll (Charisma, Performance) vs 7 (0)
    
    29. [RollResult] True
    
    88. [Jump] Jump to Node 170 (1)
    
    141. [RollResult] False
    
    181. [Jump] Jump to Node 105 (1)
    
    152. Player: Actually, I dislike tongue twisters. Let's just call it a night.
    
    49. [Jump] Jump to Node 215 (1)
    
    43. [RollResult] False
    
    67.
    Gale
    : Not quite. But this is the easy part. Shall we try again?^devnote
    
    104. Player: Yes, I will try again.Roll (Dexterity, Performance) vs 5 (0)
    
    126. [RollResult] True
    
    61. [Jump] Jump to Node 159 (1)
    
    7. [RollResult] False
    
    105.
    Gale
    : No, I'm sorry, but it looks like magic's not on the cards tonight. Perhaps I'm not quite the teacher I fancy myself to be.^devnote
    
    101.
    Gale
    : In any case, don't blame yourself. Mystra can be a fickle mistress. As I'm sure you're aware., CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA
    
    93. [Jump] Jump to Node 190 (1)
    
    122.
    Gale
    : In any case, don't blame yourself. Mystra can be a fickle mistress. Coy to a tee., CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA
    
    Link to Node 93
    
    201. Player: No, thanks. Not my cup of tea, clearly.['Gale -1']
    
    215.
    Gale
    : I think it's a mistake to give up so easily, but I cannot force your hand.^devnote
    
    64. [Jump] Jump to Node 51 (1)
    
    200. Player: Imitate the gesture quickly and decisively.Roll (Dexterity, SleightOfHand) vs 5 (0)
    
    168. [RollResult] True
    
    151. [Jump] Jump to Node 159 (1)
    
    128. [RollResult] False
    
    95. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (1)
    
    125. Player: Imitate the gesture slowly and as precisely as you can.Roll (Dexterity, Arcana) vs 5 (0)
    
    87. [RollResult] True
    
    142. [Jump] Jump to Node 159 (1)
    
    176. [RollResult] False
    
    160. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (1)
    
    18. Player: Actually, never mind. Magic is just not for me.['Gale -1']
    
    45.
    Gale
    : I think it's a mistake to hold that conviction, but I cannot force your hand.^devnote
    
    48. [Jump] Jump to Node 51 (1)
    
    129. Player: Magic normally comes to me through prayer, but I don't mind trying., CLERIC, PALADIN, CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA['Gale 5']
    
    Link to Node 193
    
    75. Player: No, I have no interest in such magic.['Gale -2']
    
    74.
    Gale
    : Disinterest is such a disheartening condition.^devnote
    
    51.
    Gale
    : Always a pity when opportunities slip us by.^devnote
    
    190.
    Gale
    : Good night.^devnote
    End
    
    123.
    Gale
    : Is it the same for you?, BARD, SORCERER, WIZARD
    
    213. Player: That sounds very familiar, yes.
    
    94.
    Gale
    : Perhaps we can share the experience by reaching into the Weave together.
    
    4. Player: By all means.['Gale 5']
    
    40. [Jump] Jump to Node 193 (1)
    
    175. Player: It's getting late. Perhaps another time.['Gale -2']
    
    98. [Jump] Jump to Node 51 (1)
    
    196. Player: It's different for me. Not quite so intense.
    
    Link to Node 207
    
    153. Player: I practise magic, not melodrama.['Gale -1']
    
    52.
    Gale
    : You wouldn't say that if you felt what I feel.
    
    207.
    Gale
    : Perhaps I can show you what I mean by reaching into the Weave together.
    
    63. [Jump] Jump to Node 94 (2)
    
    97. Player: Magic is music, poetry, and beauty. Though I suspect you and I perform it differently.BARD
    
    Link to Node 162
    
    8. Player: Magic is like music. But while you need it written down, I can play by ear.SORCERER
    
    162.
    Gale
    : Fair enough - though in the end we're still playing the same composition.
    
    Link to Node 207
    
    179. Player: My magic is both ancient and raw. Sometimes even volatile.SORCERER_DRACONIC
    
    77.
    Gale
    : Yes - as raw and ancient as the veins of Bahamut.
    
    Link to Node 207
    
    163.
    Gale
    : Still, it is magic in its purest, most essential rapture that I'm trying to impart.
    
    91. [Jump] Jump to Node 207 (1)
    
    71. Player: It's less 'music and poetry', and more 'I hope I don't blow up'.SORCERER_WILDMAGIC
    
    150.
    Gale
    : Believe it or not, I can relate.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 207
    
    Link to Node 163
    
    0. Player: That's just a lot of delusion speaking.['Gale -2']
    
    84.
    Gale
    : You just don't understand.
    
    Link to Node 19
    
    171. Player: How narrow-minded. Magic goes far, far beyond Mystra. SORCERER
    
    182.
    Gale
    : Pish posh. One might as well deny one's mother's womb as the cradle of life.
    
    72. [Jump] Jump to Node 84 (1)
    
    188. [RollResult] False
    
    205.
    Gale
    : You read too much into it. I was merely indulging in my passion.
    
    33.
    Gale
    : Truly.
    
    59. [Jump] Jump to Node 19 (1)
    
    80. Player: If you say so.
    
    143.
    Gale
    : I do - because it's through practice that I seek to perfect. To augment.
    
    1. [Jump] Jump to Node 19 (1)
    
    148. Player: I'll leave you to it then. Good night.
    
    24.
    Gale
    : Good night. Yes. Good night.^devnote
    End
    
    100. Player: The figure you conjured: who is she? Someone you miss?, BARD, SORCERER, WIZARD
    
    169.
    Gale
    : No, no. She's no one, really. I was just... practising an incantation.^devnote
    
    47. Player: You don't have that look on your face when you're looking at 'no one'.Roll (Wisdom, Insight) vs 5 (0)
    
    53. [RollResult] True
    
    119.
    Gale
    : What can I say? She's... She's Mystra.^devnote
    
    206. [Jump] Jump to Node 185 (1)
    
    186. [RollResult] False
    
    46. [Jump] Jump to Node 205 (1)
    
    90. [Jump] Jump to Node 80 (1)
    
    133. [Jump] Jump to Node 148 (1)
    
    124. Player: There are many tales of mages falling madly in love with Mystra. Doesn't tend to end well., BARD
    
    124. Player: Care to tell me why you were conjuring an image of Mystra?, SORCERER, WIZARD
    
    79. [Jump] Jump to Node 119 (1)
    
    109. Player: I know that look. You were praying to your goddess, weren't you?, CLERIC
    
    96.
    Gale
    : Not praying. Not quite. I was just... practising an incantation.^devnote
    
    2. Player: No, there's more to it than that. I know devotion when I see it.Roll (Wisdom, Insight) vs 5 (0)
    
    147. [RollResult] True
    
    69. [Jump] Jump to Node 119 (1)
    
    41. [RollResult] False
    
    137.
    Gale
    : I'm no cleric, like you are. It's different for a wizard.CLERIC
    
    Link to Node 113
    
    42.
    Gale
    : I'm no paladin, like you are. It's different for a wizard.PALADIN
    
    113. [Jump] Jump to Node 33 (1)
    
    27. [Jump] Jump to Node 80 (1)
    
    57. [Jump] Jump to Node 148 (1)
    
    118. Player: Just go to sleep, why don't you. We have a long day ahead of us.
    
    127.
    Gale
    : Long days, yes.^devnote
    
    149.
    Gale
    : And long, lonesome nights.^devnote
    End
  - 108. Player: That's Mystra - the Mother of All Magic herself., CLERIC_MYSTRA, PALADIN_MYSTRA
    
    Link to Node 35
  - 214. Player: Cut that out. The light could attract enemies.
    
    Link to Node 35
  - 120. Player: That's the deity you wizards adore - Mystra, right?SORCERER
    
    Link to Node 35