
We should see if the bookseller will grant us access. The book is hidden within the Sorcerous Sundries vault.
We found a book in Sorcerous Sundries referring to an ancient tome called 'The Annals of Karsus'. Could this be the crown worn by the Elder Brain? I spoke with the devil Raphael, who told me that he seeks a legendary Netherese artefact - the Crown of Karsus. He wants us to go there and speak with their bookseller and find out if they have anything on Netherese magic. In Baldur's Gate, there is a renowned magical emporium, Sorcerous Sundries, known for its collections of rare and valuable magical tomes. Gale wants to learn more about the Netherese crown controlling the elder brain. Speak with the bookseller at Sorcerous Sundries. Gale was not close enough to detonate the orb. We found the Heart of the Absolute in the bowels of Moonrise Towers: a powerful elder brain, controlled by a Netherese crown of incredible power. In fact, he seemed more interested in the crown the brain was wearing. Gale was convinced he shouldn't detonate the orb. Seek another means of defeating the elder brain. We need to learn more about this 'Heart', and how else it might be defeated. Elminster granted Gale a powerful spell in order to do this, and has stabilised to orb to grant him enough time to find it. She instructs him to find the 'Heart of the Absolute' and destroy it by detonating the orb. Gale's mentor, the great wizard Elminster, sought him out in order to deliver a message from Mystra herself. He wanted to speak with Gale about an urgent matter. We met the great wizard Elminster, weary from his time on the road. We need to keep travelling, and find another way to stabilise the orb. Gale's condition is no longer responding to treatment. He requires us to give him another magical item in order to absorb the Weave inside. Gale's 'condition' has worsened again. He requires us to procure him a third magical item. Gale's 'condition' has deteriorated once more. We should offer him one as soon as we can. He needs a powerful magic item in order to consume the Weave inside. Gale's 'condition' has become unstable. For now, we should keep looking for any suitable items for the next time he calls on us. He seems only mildly concerned about that. We gave Gale another magical item, but this time the Weave inside wasn't quite as effective at stabilising his condition. We should be prepared for the next time the need arises. His condition has stabilised, though he warned us that it is an ongoing struggle. We gave Gale a potent magical item, and he was able to absorb the Weave inside. The strange book we found - 'The Necromancy of Thay' - has enough Weave to interest Gale. There's enough Weave in the Shadow of Menzoberranzan for Gale to use. The Night Walkers are brimming with magic - Gale would be interested.
The Staff of Crones is powerful - there's enough Weave in it to interest Gale.The Sword of Justice has enough Weave for Gale to consume.There's enough Weave in the Iron Flask to interest Gale.The Amulet of Selûne is sufficiently magical to be of use to Gale.The Idol of Silvanus contains enough Weave for Gale to use.If we fail to treat this condition, he warns that the consequences could be catastrophic. Gale told us about a strange 'condition' he has, one that is treated when he absorbs the Weave contained within potent magical artefacts.Corrupted as it has been by Netherese magic, he's been keeping the orb stable by feeding it the Weave contained in powerful items. Gale told us about his romance with the goddess Mystra, and how in his attempt to impress her, he unleashed the orb of highly volatile Weave now buried within his chest.We should keep any suitable items close at hand. While he does not need them yet, it's best to be prepared. Gale told us he needed to consume the Weave from powerful magic items, or a great catastrophe would occur.Prepare for Gale to request a magic item. He claims to have been on the nautiloid - which means he's infected too. The Wizard of Waterdeep Objectives Continue travelling with Gale. Completing The Wizard of Waterdeep will progress Gale story forward. The Wizard of Waterdeep can be acquired from Gale during Chapter One of the first Act.
The Wizard of Waterdeep is a Companion Quest in Baldur's Gate 3.