Escaping the fires of Avernus - check. Being infected with an illithid tadpole - check. Somehow finding yourself becoming the leader of a dysfunctional group trying to fight evil cultists - check. Falling in love with the devil, who is manipulating you into signing away your soul to him - che-- wait! Rhia's life takes some twists and turns which, oddly enough, always lead her back to one (way too charming) devil. [This is a slow-burn romance, with some heavy smut along the way in the upcoming chapters]

THIS IS ESSENTIALLY GETTING A FULL REWRITE ~Baldur's Gate Fanfiction / Expansion on Gale Romance~ Aera was in Baldur's Gate one moment, then aboard a Mind Flayer vessel the very next. She, like many others, was infected with the tadpole that would ultimately turn her into the monster that held her captive. When the chance to escape arrives, her and some allied strangers somehow manage to survive the vessel crashing to the beach below. Aera meets many companions, but Gale of Waterdeep seems to take an interest to her. After being mistreated for so long, will she learn how to love and trusta man once more? Will she be able to keep him--and her other companions-- alive as they continue their journey to Baldur's Gate? Follow an author OC throughout the events of Baldur's Gate 3. A lot of the events will stay the same, as will some of the main dialogue scenes with the companions, but much content will be added to ensure more depth to the characters and their connections. I hope you enjoy! MAIN CHARACTER: AERA (Half Elf Bard)