#bg3 wizard of waterdeep

[merilaurecus]

Silly little story to add to my newest headcanons!

So Tav learned she can't return to Earth and is spending an evening with Gale (well I fall for him every playthrough soo).

I may or may not add the confession night?

I was shattered. My home which I was not meant to see again. All the friends, family... it was lost. I was lost to them. They'll keep looking for me, report me as missing and then police will mark me off as dead in few months or years.

I wanted to scream, to cry, to claw my way out of here. Of course I grew fond of friends I made here, but I really wanted to return to the people I knew for years. Thinking about them worried about me made me sick. If nothing else, I wanted them to know I was alive. But even that option was taken away from me.

Not much thinking happened when I stormed off from the group. I needed to be alone and at the same time I wished for someone to come to me and tell me it was possible for me to get back. But I was met only with the silence of the night. The wind quietly brushing the trees, water running silently in Chionthar with the Crown still waiting to be found and returned to Mystra. And the extra silence of the city waiting to be rebuilt. Not many people were around, most sought shelter in the taverns or Rivington.

So lost in thoughts and feeling of hopelessness and tears I didn't even hear the footsteps. I buried my head in my knees, knowing that I'm staying here for good.

Little did I know someone did not give up hope on me nor the topic.

At first, I just noticed someone sitting next to me, not even checking who came to me in this time of despair. Whoever that was I didn't want that person to witness my crying in its most ugly state. I managed to calm myself enough not to sob every few seconds, and wiping my tears away I dared to look up.

I was met with the saddest pair of brown eyes and even more sad look. Gale. Of course it had to be him. Someone able to research the topic at stake would come to comfort me.

Or maybe he found a Wish spell somewhere in the rubble?

- I... I didn't want anyone to see me like this - I started sobbing again - but this... this is too much. So many people will think I just vanished into thin air and then that I'm gone. I didn't want it to end like that... - I couldn't hold myself any longer and started crying again, instinctively burying my head in my knees again.

All I felt was an arm over my back as he got closer to me. I felt the robes and the warmth of its owner next to my body.

- I was torn away from what I knew. To think I would not be able to return, which almost happened, gives me an idea of the situation you found yourself in - he began with understanding resonating in his voice, perhaps louder than his words - but even in my darkest times there was someone who never gave up on me. And now it seems only fair I return the favour - he gently lifted my head from my knees, forcing me to look at him - I'll not give up on looking for anything related to your situation. Even if it means getting through the most dangerous of places. We'll manage - he paused with a heavy sigh - but should it come to that... you've got a place to stay. Not only one I wager, I overheard Shadowheart, Halsin and even Jaheira talking about taking you in to stay with them. I offer you my tower, although you'll choose the best option you see fit. Every one of them is capable of teaching you about Faerûn, but, and I'm not saying that because I'm full of myself or anything, if I find out the way to get you back to Earth, I'd prefer you to be there, so we can do it quickly.

I was so much invested in listening to him I forgot to cry. He was ready to help me in every way necessary. Though he kept in mind it could not work and knew he could keep me safe.

And... close to him.

I felt something else stir in me. I shouldn't be thinking about it given the situation, but my heart skipped a beat. If I really had to stay here without a way home...

No. It's not the right time, not now, I told myself. Maybe tomorrow, maybe when the situation is better than now. And maybe when I'm actually sure I can't get back. But I couldn't brush the thought off from now on.

I smiled weakly, I had no strength for anything more.

- Well... - I began, nervously drawing circles on the ground - if you really insist I'd be most glad to go to Waterdeep with you, if that's what you mean. Unless you want to stay in Baldur's Gate and help...

I could see his face light up, his smile widening.

- Baldur's Gate has abundance of hands to help. You need something more... specific. And I'm really glad you'll join me. More than words can express -Hells, my heart was already set if Waterdeep was meant to be my home.

- You're right about the city - I looked him in the eyes. His face displayed a faint smile, almost like mine. Then I spied an opportunity to think about something different than my current situation - I'll go with you. Can't wait to meet the other ladies from your life. Tara must be fun from what I've managed to learn about her. Quite beautiful creature she is - only slightly over a month here and my vocabulary has already switched to local customs. Quick learner. - Yes! My mother will be most glad to meet you. I wager you'll find a common language sooner than you can think! - his eyes lit up - And Tara likes you already, I feel it.

The moment of despair and tears turned into planning a future I never thought I've had. This man just offered me everything in his power to help me.

He almost got up when I stopped him.

- Wait, we need not to hurry - I put a hand on his shoulder then lay my legs above his - just because I'm smiling more now doesn't mean I couldn't use a hug. My situation is still a bit... bad - a single tear ran from my eye.

- Sure - he understood as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He hugged me back, gently but firmly.

His warmth was everything I needed in that moment. I ran my fingers through his hair only to understand what I'm doing seconds later. I took my hand away but to my surprise he put it back where it was mindlessly wandering.

None of us had to say a word nor a spell. It was almost like a silent agreement we were yet to say out loud.

[sirgavvainet]

The same but also not

[zombie-bait]

Larian modding animation + Legends of Avantris Chuckles animation held hands to bring him to life folks

[naarisz]

Gale and Tara :)

[alinamghart]

Gale Dekarios, extended.

[grimpyr]

Please Larian it would be so fucking funny

[ravennowithtea]

Tumblr Top 3 for 2023

Links to original posts:

Three Panel Comic - Breakfast [link]

Happy Longest Night [link]

Gale & Tara [link]

[corelle-vairel]

This wizard wants to explore the Weave with you, would you 👀

[galedekarios]

while i did a gifset to showcase an armour set, i was also intrigued by just how different the animation is for the wizard class vs gale's unique animation:

wizard class animation

gale's unique animation

it's amazing to see not only just how quickly gale performs the somatic component of the spell, but also his efficiency of movement compared to the standard wizard animation.

there's a world of difference here, the difference between a wizard vs a prodigy, an archwizard and chosen.

[lacquerheadd]

pov: you glance over during training in camp

[quacaserous]

an old doodle of the lady herself... gale is ur mom single

[sirgavvainet]

I just needed to draw him baby 🥺🤲

[darantha]

Where's my Gale romancing peeps at? :3 Late to it, but wanted to do some post-game date art with my druid gal.

Will be part of this month's Patreon rewards!

[medra-gonbites]

My cat at 04:00am every day:

[suwisuwii]

Sunset over Waterdeep

commission for @/KaydeeSauce on twt

[naariel]

The Wizard of Waterdeep

Explicit Version [NSFW]

using the book as censorship is up there with my top 10 ideas imo