Gale primarily wants to prevent the catastrophic explosion of a powerful Netherese Orb that is lodged within his chest. This magical artifact is ticking toward destruction, a perilous consequence of his past insatiable hunger for power and an unfortunate romance with the goddess Mystra.
To stave off this imminent "big kaboom" and prolong his own existence, Gale desperately needs to consume magic items. Each magical artifact he absorbs helps to temporarily stabilize the orb and prevent its devastating detonation.
Gale's Core Objectives
His immediate and pressing desires can be summarized as:
- Survival: The most critical objective for Gale is to keep the Netherese Orb from exploding, which would result in his death and potentially widespread destruction.
- Stabilization: He constantly seeks to stabilize the volatile magical energy within his chest by absorbing the essence of various magic items.
- Delaying Destruction: His actions are all aimed at putting off the inevitable "kaboom" for as long as humanly possible, buying himself more time.
Essentially, Gale's every action is driven by the urgent need to manage this life-threatening magical affliction and prevent his own demise.
