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    Synopsis:

    OM before LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_MystraShrine

    How to trigger:

    With Gale as an Avatar, or as orphaned Companion, approach the shrine of Mystra (S_LOW_MystraStatue_ab6b7142-2333-4b38-9506-fb3e72157145) and click on it.


  • 32.
    Narrator
    : *There she stands. Mystra. Your goddess. Your lover. Your past. And no ordinary idol.*
    • 77.
      Narrator
      : *Beneath the silent stone surges a relentless current of purest Weave. A summoning channel, the kind commanded by Mystra herself.*
      • 53.
        Narrator
        : *How many times have you dreamed of this moment? An audience with the goddess who loved you. Who abandoned you. All you have to do is reach for it...*
        • 45.
          Gale
          : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
          • 56.
            Karlach
            : You can do this, Gale. And I'll be right here when you're done.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
            • Link to Node 100
          • 8.
            Jaheira
            : This is one lady love you perhaps do not want to keep waiting, wizard.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
            • 100.
              Gale
              : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
              • 33.
                Gale
                : Reach out. Go to Mystra.
                • 58. [TagCinematic] devnote
                  • 72.
                    Mystra
                    : Gale of Waterdeep. You look well.devnote
                    • 112.
                      Gale
                      : Mystra. Please - I have so much to explain to you.
                      • 26.
                        Mystra
                        : There is much unsaid between us, but time runs ever short.devnote
                        • 34.
                          Mystra
                          : I've been watching your journey here. Your triumphs. Your temptations. Your doubts.devnote
                          • 59.
                            Mystra
                            : You discovered what lies at the Heart of the Absolute - the Crown of Karsus - and you disobeyed my instruction. Why?devnote
                            • 126.
                              Gale
                              : Because I have someone else to live for.ORI_State_Partnered
                              • 62.
                                Mystra
                                : I know. Your union is one I find surprising, but you are your own man and it is not the worst choice you have made, after all.devnote
                                • Link to Node 28
                            • 5.
                              Gale
                              : Because my life isn't yours to throw away. You had no right to ask that of me.
                              • 91.
                                Mystra
                                : You were my lover, my Chosen, yet still you know so little of me.devnote
                                • Link to Node 28
                            • 108.
                              Gale
                              : I was afraid. Afraid to die. Afraid that I might fail.
                              • 21.
                                Mystra
                                : Fear? An 'unambitious emotion', you once told me. Have you changed after all?devnote
                                • 28.
                                  Mystra
                                  : I hoped hindsight would help you see what you could not perceive before. Do you understand why I severed our connection?devnote
                                  • 22.
                                    Gale
                                    : I was a danger to you. What I did, or rather, attempted to do, was reckless.
                                    • 132.
                                      Mystra
                                      : It was, more than you ever realised.devnote
                                      • Link to Node 69
                                  • 92.
                                    Gale
                                    : Because I disobeyed you. You punished me for it.
                                    • 104.
                                      Mystra
                                      : How so? You think I should have cured you? Erased the consequences of your actions?devnote
                                      • Link to Node 69
                                  • 102.
                                    Gale
                                    : I let you down. I was a fool, and fools don't deserve the love of a goddess.
                                    • 103.
                                      Mystra
                                      : The past cannot be undone with self-pity, nor can a future be forged. Only with the truth will you see the way ahead.devnote
                                      • Link to Node 69
                                  • 81.
                                    Gale
                                    : You were threatened. You realised you couldn't control me.
                                    • 55.
                                      Mystra
                                      : You were many things to me, but never a threat. And never a saviour.devnote
                                      • Link to Node 69
                                  • 27.
                                    Gale
                                    : Our relationship bored you. The orb was just an excuse to end it.
                                    • 54.
                                      Mystra
                                      : I have no need of excuses. Nonetheless, you gave me one I had no choice but to act upon.devnote
                                      • 69.
                                        Mystra
                                        : The fragment of magic you tried to return to me was not of my creation. It was the Karsite Weave.devnoteORI_Gale_Knows_KarsiteWeave
                                        • 19.
                                          Mystra
                                          : It is a corrupted, half-born magic wrought in the brief moment Karsus ascended to godhood. It hungers for power just as he did, and it can never be sated.devnote
                                          • 11.
                                            Mystra
                                            : You unleashed something that would consume all magic in existence, and yet you thought only of preserving yourself.devnote
                                            • 43.
                                              Gale
                                              : So that's what you're scared of. The magic within me is one you can't control. But with the Crown of Karsus, I could.
                                              • 107.
                                                Mystra
                                                : You can no more control the Karsite Weave than a weather vane could control a storm. devnote
                                                • 0. [Jump] Jump to Node 15 (1)
                                            • 79.
                                              Gale
                                              : I never intended to do harm. Only to prove myself worthy of you.
                                              • 13.
                                                Mystra
                                                : You were already worthy. What you lacked was patience, and it cost you dearly.devnote
                                                • 20.
                                                  Mystra
                                                  : When the Karsite Weave entered your body, your gifts were the first thing it consumed.devnote
                                                  • Link to Node 97
                                            • 137.
                                              Gale
                                              : Then why did you strip me of my abilities? I could have put things right.
                                              • 42.
                                                Mystra
                                                : I did no such thing, Gale.devnote
                                                • Link to Node 20
                                            • 141.
                                              Gale
                                              : You're one to talk. How many innocents were you prepared to sacrifice if I detonated the orb?
                                              • 109.
                                                Mystra
                                                : Such eddies are unexceptional. Souls arrive and depart your plane with every tide, in circumstances just and unjust.devnote
                                                • 41.
                                                  Mystra
                                                  : The Weave cannot be lost because we are unwilling to cause a ripple. And that is what is at stake.devnote
                                                  • Link to Node 97
                                            • 24.
                                              Gale
                                              : Is that why you lied to me about the Crown of Karsus? Self-preservation?
                                              • 71.
                                                Mystra
                                                : My concern was the preservation of everything. The Karsite Weave could tear apart the very fabric of the Material Plane.devnote
                                                • 15.
                                                  Mystra
                                                  : That it entered your body and consumed no more than your powers was a miracle. But we will not be granted another.devnote
                                                  • 97.
                                                    Mystra
                                                    : The only reason the 'orb' sleeps is because I have allowed it to feed on the true Weave - a temporary measure, but one that will not be enough to save us.devnote
                                                    • 142.
                                                      Mystra
                                                      : With each day that passes, the elder brain threatens to become a new kind of god, its worshippers a scourge of soulless illithids.devnote
                                                      • 110.
                                                        Mystra
                                                        : If you will not use the orb to end this abomination, then you must find a way to separate Crown and host. When you've done this, you must surrender the Crown of Karsus to me. devnoteLOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_HeardMystraQuest
                                                        • 30.
                                                          Mystra
                                                          : Perform this service, and I will see you cured. You will be forgiven.devnote
                                                          • 89.
                                                            Gale
                                                            : You're the mother of all magic, the Weave incarnate. Can't you just destroy the Crown yourself?
                                                            • 9.
                                                              Mystra
                                                              : It is not my place to destroy another god's creation, however temporarily he joined the pantheon.devnote
                                                              • 101.
                                                                Mystra
                                                                : It must be you, Gale. You are the one who carries Karsus' power within you. You are the only one who can.devnote
                                                          • 128.
                                                            Gale
                                                            : Very well. The next time we meet, I'll be bringing you the Crown.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_WantsSurrenderCrown
                                                            • 38.
                                                              Mystra
                                                              : Thank you. May the Weave's light guide your purpose, and its wisdom guide your hand.devnote
                                                              • 6.
                                                                Mystra
                                                                : The future of magic rests on your shoulders, Gale of Waterdeep.devnote
                                                                • 31.
                                                                  Mystra
                                                                  : I promise you - it is a burden you are strong enough to bear.devnote
                                                                  • 76. [TagCinematic] devnoteORI_Gale_State_MystraOM
                                                                    End
                                                          • 122.
                                                            Gale
                                                            : I understand now why you asked what you did. I should use the orb, and ensure Karsus' powers are truly destroyed.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_Mystra_PromisedToUseOrb
                                                            • 87.
                                                              Mystra
                                                              : If this is the course you choose, Elysium will be waiting. devnote
                                                              • Link to Node 6
                                                          • 49.
                                                            Gale
                                                            : I don't need your forgiveness. The Crown of Karsus will be mine, and the Karsite Weave will obey me.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleChallengesMystra, TG_LOW_Mystra_AOM_RefuseReturnCrown
                                                            • 95.
                                                              Mystra
                                                              : Crown yourself, Gale Dekarios, and you will learn what it is to carry such weight upon your shoulders. devnote
                                                              • 121.
                                                                Mystra
                                                                : If it does not crush you, I will.devnote
                                                                • 50. [Jump] Jump to Node 76 (1)
                                                          • 82.
                                                            Gale
                                                            : I don't know. I need time to think.TG_LOW_Mystra_AOM_NonCommitToReturnCrown
                                                            • 61.
                                                              Mystra
                                                              : So be it. Follow the needle of your own wisdom. We shall see how truly it leads you.devnote
                                                              • 3. [Jump] Jump to Node 76 (1)
                            • 86.
                              Gale
                              : No wizard worth their hat would destroy such a powerful artefact without first understanding it.
                              • 127.
                                Mystra
                                : And you believe you have the right to such an understanding?devnote
                                • Link to Node 28
                            • 117.
                              Gale
                              : I owe you no explanation. Not after how you've treated me.
                              • 93.
                                Mystra
                                : You still believe yourself to be so wronged? You always were stubborn.devnote
                                • Link to Node 28
                    • 16.
                      Gale
                      : You break up with me, cut me off from the Weave, leave me to die, and that's all you have to say? 'You look well'?
                      • 123.
                        Mystra
                        : I did not come here to suffer a mortal's admonitions. Certainly not yours.devnote
                        • Link to Node 34
                    • 2.
                      Gale
                      : What can I say? Adventuring suits me.
                      • 135.
                        Mystra
                        : It always did. Though the ones we shared were far sweeter than those you've tasted recently.devnote
                        • Link to Node 34
                    • 85.
                      Gale
                      : And you look radiant.
                      • 47.
                        Mystra
                        : Tactful as ever. But now it is only your candour I require.devnote
                        • Link to Node 34
                    • 18.
                      Gale
                      : I didn't come for small talk. Why did you summon me?ORI_Gale_State_Met_ElminsterInWYR = False
                      • 136.
                        Mystra
                        : I see you lost your manners, along with the greatest of your gifts.devnote
                        • Link to Node 34
                    • 68.
                      Gale
                      : I didn't call on you to make small talk. You owe me an explanation.ORI_Gale_State_Met_ElminsterInWYR = False
                      • Link to Node 136
              • 1.
                Gale
                : Not yet.
                • 44.
                  Narrator
                  : *Something in the air grows colder. Sharper. Mystra's patience is extensive, but not infinite. She will not wait forever.*
                  End
          • 14.
            Nightwarden Minthara
            : Your goddess awaits. Hear her out, but remember that you do not owe her obedience, and you certainly do not owe her your life.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
            • Link to Node 100
          • 73.
            Lae'zel
            : Your goddess calls. Serve her or denounce her as you will - but you cannot ignore her.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
            • Link to Node 100
          • 83.
            Wyll
            : Go on, my good man - your goddess awaits. Let us pray that good wisdom prevails.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
            • Link to Node 100
          • 124.
            Shadowheart
            : You can do this, Gale. Standing up to a goddess is... daunting, but you'll be glad once it's over., SHADOWHEART_ENEMYOFSHARPATHdevnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
          • 124.
            Shadowheart
            : Go on, Gale - see what Mystra has to say for herself. She was never deserving of your worship, anyway.devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
            • Link to Node 100
          • 131.
            Astarion
            : Well? Go on, then - it's rude to keep a goddess waiting.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_ASTARION
            • Link to Node 100
          • 133.
            Minsc
            : Eh... the first step is difficult, of course. Minsc could throw you in, if you prefer?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
            • Link to Node 100
          • 139.
            Halsin
            : Speak your mind, Gale. Let go of that weight you have been carrying for Mystra.devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
            • Link to Node 100
  • 35.
    Narrator
    : *Just as Elminster promised, you stand before no ordinary idol.* ORI_Gale_State_Met_ElminsterInWYR
    • Link to Node 77
  • 57.
    Narrator
    : *Just as Elminster promised, Gale stands before no ordinary idol.* devnoteORI_Gale_State_Met_ElminsterInWYR, OOMOM_BlockChaining
    • 120. [Alias]
      • Alias to Node 77
      • 84.
        Narrator
        : *All he has to do is reach for it...*
        • 46. [Jump] Jump to Node 40 (1)
  • 70.
    Narrator
    : *There she stands. Mystra. Gale's goddess. His lover. His past. And no ordinary idol.*devnoteORI_Gale_State_Met_ElminsterInWYR = False, OOMOM_BlockChaining
    • Link to Node 120
  • 140.
    Narrator
    : [TagGreeting] ORI_Gale_MystraOM_Event_ContinueToOMOM_BlockChaining
    • 40. [Alias]
      • Alias to Node 58
      • 23. [Alias]
        • Alias to Node 72
        • 74.
          Gale
          : Mystra. I never thought we'd speak again like this. Why am I here?LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleSeeksForgiveness
          • 129. [Alias]
            • Alias to Node 26
            • Link to Node 143
        • 148.
          Gale
          : No thanks to you. I wasn't expecting a summons, but then you did always prefer things on your terms.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleChallengesMystra
          • 125. [Alias]
            • Alias to Node 123
            • Link to Node 143
        • 80.
          Gale
          : As do you. But I assume we're not here solely to exchange compliments. So, why am I here?
          • 143. [Alias]
            • Alias to Node 59
            • 39.
              Gale
              : I didn't want to die. And when I saw the Crown, I thought I might not have to, if I only understood its power.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleSeeksForgiveness
              • 25. [Alias]
                • Alias to Node 127
                • 90. [Alias]
                  • Alias to Node 103
                  • 65. [Alias] ORI_Gale_Knows_KarsiteWeave
                    • Alias to Node 69
                    • 115. [Alias]
                      • Alias to Node 19
                      • 78. [Alias]
                        • Alias to Node 11
                        • 99.
                          Gale
                          : That can't be. It wasn't - it couldn't have been. I only wished to prove myself worthy. I had no idea...LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleSeeksForgiveness
                          • 98. [Alias]
                            • Alias to Node 13
                            • 147. [Alias]
                              • Alias to Node 20
                              • Link to Node 111
                        • 12.
                          Gale
                          : Well somebody had to. You weren't exactly forthcoming with any offers of help.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleChallengesMystra
                          • 17. [Alias]
                            • Alias to Node 71
                            • 94. [Alias]
                              • Alias to Node 15
                              • 111. [Alias]
                                • Alias to Node 97
                                • 130. [Alias]
                                  • Alias to Node 142
                                  • 134. [Alias] LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_HeardMystraQuest
                                    • Alias to Node 110
                                    • 37.
                                      Gale
                                      : I won't let you down again. When the Absolute is vanquished, I will surrender Karsus' powers to you. You have my word.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleSeeksForgivenessLOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_WantsSurrenderCrown
                                      • 10. [Alias]
                                        • Alias to Node 38
                                        • 64. [Alias]
                                          • Alias to Node 6
                                          • 118. [Alias]
                                            • Alias to Node 31
                                            • Link to Node 48
                                    • 106.
                                      Gale
                                      : Not happening. When I get my hands on that Crown, I'm going to wield it. Karsus' powers will be mine.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleChallengesMystra
                                      • 138. [Alias]
                                        • Alias to Node 95
                                        • 51. [Alias]
                                          • Alias to Node 121
                                          • Link to Node 48
                                    • 116.
                                      Gale
                                      : A great ask indeed. You've given me much to think on - as you always did.
                                      • 36. [Alias]
                                        • Alias to Node 61
                                        • 48. [Alias] ORI_Gale_State_MystraOM
                                          End
                                          • Alias to Node 76
                        • 119.
                          Gale
                          : So that's what you're scared of. With the Crown of Karsus reforged, I could take control of the Karsite Weave.
                          • 63. [Alias]
                            • Alias to Node 107
                            • Link to Node 94
            • 67.
              Gale
              : You abandoned me in my hour of greatest need. I had no obligation to help you in yours.LOW_StormshoreTabernacle_State_GaleChallengesMystra
              • 105. [Alias]
                • Alias to Node 93
                • Link to Node 90
            • 114.
              Gale
              : Because you had no right to ask that of me. You cast me out, remember?
              • 60. [Alias]
                • Alias to Node 91
                • Link to Node 90