Editing Astarion/Approval

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Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is [[inspiration|inspired]] when the player gains access to areas/information by deceiving others. The player does not have to be "evil" to gain his [[approval]], however — he approves when the player makes choices that support independence and autonomy, and when the player helps certain characters in need.

Astarion dislikes displays of weakness and does not like acts of kindness or charity that offer no reward. He disapproves when the player tries to rein him in or restrict him in some way.

The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Astarion]]'s [[Approval]].

''For more information about the approval system, see [[Approval]].''

== Greetings ==
Depending on his approval rating, Astarion may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):
* “You again.”
* "What do you need now?"
* "You're staring at me again. What do you want?"

Neutral (0 - 19):
* "Well, hello. What can I do for you?"
* “Yes?"
* “Need Something?”

Medium and up (20+):
* "Ah, my favourite travelling companion."
* "Hello, my dear."
* "What can I do for you, my friend?"

When spoken to by someone other than the player character:
* "Sorry, darling, I haven't got time for underlings. If your boss wants to speak with me, I'm all pointy ears."

===Romance===
Flirting:
* "It's always a pleasure to see you sauntering over."
* "Yes, darling?"
* "Hello, beautiful."
* "I did miss that face, you know."
* "Hello, my sweet."
* "Hello, lover."
* "Yes darling, do you need something?"
* "Need something? Or did you just miss me?"

Partnered:
* "Gods, you're beautiful."
* "Is there something you want to talk about, my dear?"

Broken up:
* "Why in the hells are you bothering me now?"

===After Completing The Pale Elf===
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Ascended - Partnered:
* "Look at you, precious thing. You always stare so eagerly."
* "Ask me anything, and it will be yours." 
* "Little love, whatever could be the matter?"
* "My consort, we are so close to our triumph, I can almost taste it."
* "Yes, my treasure?"

Spawn - Partnered:
* "Ah, you're so adorable when you're thinking what to say."
* "I hope there's nothing troubling you, my dear?"
* "Yes, love?"
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===Dark Urge exclusive===
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Astarion also has some greetings exclusive to [[the Dark Urge]] origin. He will only say these once:
*"You have a manner of irresistible desperation about you. I like it." (first meeting)
*"My sweet, conflicted villain. What can I do for you?" (after killing Isobel)
*"Come to kill me again, darling?" (when romanced, if the player fully refrained from killing him after failing to kill Isobel)
*"My dagger-happy friend. What troubles you?" (after killing Alfira)
*"Precious little Bhaal-Babe!" (after the player discovers the truth about their parentage in Act 3)
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==Approval==
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain [[approval]].

===Act One===
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'''[[Roadside Cliffs]]'''
* Attack the Tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage after initiating dialogue. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say 'please' after convincing the tieflings to leave. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Speaking to [[Gimblebock]] near [[Chapel Entrance]], choose the '' 'Attack' '' dialogue option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''
* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] with persuading druids to let the tieflings stay. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* Scold [[Elegis]] for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* While speaking with [[Arron]], say the refugees will be fine due to their devilish powers. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell the tielfling kids trained by [[Asharak]] that they are going to die. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Make [[Zorru]] bow to [[Lae'zel]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** After [[Lae'zel]] has questioned [[Zorru]], tell her she is good at interrogations. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Offer to heal [[Pandirna]] for a price but pocket the money and leave. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], break [[Pandirna|Pandirna's]] legs and kill her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as a [[Barbarian]], tell [[Pandirna]] to hush or you will snap her neck. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Let [[Arka]] shoot [[Sazza]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Auntie Ethel]] about the tadpole in your head. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* While talking to/trading with [[Mattis]], mimic his trick and then either pocket the ring straightaway OR tell him you've earned it. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Threaten [[Mol]] when first meeting her in the [[Tiefling Hideout]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
<u>'''* After'''</u> successfully stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]] for [[Mol]], tell her that you will keep it for yourself
** OR Playing as a [[Rogue]], tell her to stop bargaining about the idol {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

''Resolving Arabella's fate:''
* Tell [[Kagha]] that you would have killed [[Arabella]] outright. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Tell her you just wanted to see what would happen. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Tell her that it was quite a show. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Attack her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If [[Arabella]] has died, lie to [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] that [[Kagha]] will release her soon. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When confronting [[Kagha]] about the [[Shadow Druids]], choose to attack her instead of persuading her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR If tried to persuade [[Kagha]] to fight against Shadow Druids and failed, attack her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Prod [[Nettie]]'s bird twice. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Attack [[Nettie]] (no need to kill her) {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Playing as a [[Bard]], talk to the squirrels listening to [[Alfira]] and first hush them not to ruin the song, and only afterwards the class-unique line "Sing along…" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Take [[Alfira|Alfira's]] lute out of her hands and smash it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Alfira]] she should give up on her song {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Playing as a [[Rogue]], pick [[Mirkon|Mirkon's]] pockets while he is charmed by the harpies. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After saving [[Mirkon]], tell him to "stop snivelling or they'll be back". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* While dealing with [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the bird via [[Speak with Animals]]:
** Tell him that the key in its nest is dull, OR, playing as a [[Dwarf]], that the metal is of bad quality {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (either)
** OR Playing as a [[Bard]], choose the class-specific option about a song {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Kick the bird {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Kick [[Timber]] the squirrel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}. 
** If you miss, try to kick her again {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], when confronted by a companion about kicking [[Timber]], say she came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (either option)

''While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack''
* Tell [[Zevlor]] (or [[Asharak]] if Zevlor is dead) that you are here to take the grove for the goblins/came here with the goblins. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* As [[The Dark Urge]], tell [[Zevlor]] the goblin horde is yours. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Mirkon]] you are not here to save them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Lakrissa]] to buy you a drink. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If you start attacking the tieflings before [[Minthara]] arrives, betray her while speaking to her. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Tell [[Pandirna]] that you are here for the show {{approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Forest]]'''
* Tell [[Brynna]] and [[Andrick]] to avenge [[Edowin]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* In the [[Underground Passage]], heal [[Findal]], then tell him you are here to finish the job, and kill him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
* While talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after [[Auntie Ethel]] disappears, tell them they're on their own {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Playing as a [[Ranger]] or [[Sorcerer]], tell [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] to 'trust a more experienced soul' after [[Auntie Ethel]] disappeares. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* In the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], say 'BAA' to the sheep or redcaps when you speak to them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(up to two times)''
* Tell [[Auntie Ethel]] about the tadpole (if you haven't done so in the grove). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Chasing after [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel]] in her lair, speak to [[Lorin]] and roar at him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** When [[Auntie Ethel]] surrenders, let her go in exchange for [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|fey hair]], with or without [[Mayrina]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Let [[Astarion]] kill [[Gandrel]], if you already know he's a vampire. {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}

'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Gain entrance to the village by either:
** Attacking or picking a fight with the goblin guard at any gate {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR by persuading the goblin guard at the eastern gate {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Playing as a [[Bard]], performing for the booyahg guard at the southern gate. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Intimidate [[Ornate Mirror]] in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] into letting you pass. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Give Astarion the [[Necromancy of Thay]] during the cutscene. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Deliver the final blow to [[Fezzerk]] when confronting him near the windmill {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Untie [[Barcus Wroot]] off the windmill wing and demand a compensation from him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Interrupt the bugbear and ogre in the barn {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR let Astarion interrupt them. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
▶ '''''Note:''' The latter option is available only if either [[Shadowheart]] or [[Wyll]] '''are not''' in the party, otherwise one of them would interfere and try to stop the player''
* After summoning [[Lump the Enlightened]] and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''<br>
''At the front gate:''
* Fling worg dung at  [[Sentinel Olak]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''At the outer camp:''
* Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at [[Volo]] as he performs. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Stir the [[Owlbear Cub]] against the goblins through {{Ability check|Animal Handling|15}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|15}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Playing as a [[Barbarian]], do it through {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}. 
* When [[Krolla]] tries to scam you after you won in chicken-chasing, demand your gold back and also all of hers, using illithid powers. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Tracker Grikka]] that you will get answers from prisoners. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as a [[Dwarf]], ask [[Tracker Grikka|Grikka]] to save a piece of dwarf meat for you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Steal the ring from [[Crusher|Crusher's]] foot after you kneel in front of him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Make Crusher kiss your foot after defeating him in a fight. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Continue to attack Crusher after he is defeated, if he attacks you.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Makes the whole camp hostile)''
''Inside the [[Shattered Sanctum]]:''
* If [[Warrior Trinzas]] questions you about the ruckus, tell her, it was the sound of her friends dying. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Torturer Spike]] to let you show him how it's done. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR, playing as a [[Drow]], tell him that you don't try, you get results {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Then torture [[Liam]] yourself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Roah Moonglow]] that you killed her friends in the [[Zhentarim Hideout]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to endure [[Abdirak|Abdirak's]] teachings on Loviatar's doctrine. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Pick a fight with [[Priestess Gut]] in the throne room or in her chambers. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Minthara]] that [[Sazza]] was too stupid to understand you prior {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR playing as a [[Drow]] say that she should have immediately recognize you as her superior. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to attack the Grove with [[Minthara]] with or without asking for a reward. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''In [[Worg Pens]]:''
* Tell goblin children to keep at the [[Halsin|bear]], aim for his eye, or to use sharper stones. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Throw a rock yourself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Makes Halsin hostile)''
* Turn down [[Halsin]]'s request to help him save the grove in favor of saving yourself first. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
* Side with [[Karlach]] during [[Wyll]]'s confrontation with her and recruit Karlach. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* At the tollhouse, tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Order [[Flind]] to attack the survivors in the cave instead of you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* OR/THEN order Flind to attack other gnolls. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** After the battle is resolved, order Flind to off herself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are not mutually exclusive and can be used one after another in given order subsequently, allowing to gain all three points''
* Tell [[Rugan]] that you are here for the cargo, not to rescue him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* Kill [[Rugan]] on [[Zarys|Zarys's]] order. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Kill Rugan, if he survived Zarys's torture and your fight against other [[Zentharim]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After purchasing [[Oskar Fevras]], choose the lines "My slaves do not speak…" and then "I don't make jokes…". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Waukeen's Rest]]'''
* Tell Councellor [[Florrick]] that she needs to find someone else to rescue [[Duke Ravengard]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Underdark]]'''
* In [[Festering Cove]], tell [[BOOOAL]] he is a fake god and tell him you will kill him and take his power {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** OR Agree to be BOOOAL's chosen {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders]] for Sovereign [[Spaw]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When speaking with [[Glut]] after defeating the duergar:
** Agree to eliminate [[Spaw]] for [[Glut]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR Refuse [[Glut]] saying that you'll have no part of this or that you'll kill the treacherous myconid instead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(immediately starts fight with Glut)''
* Steal the [[Boots of Speed]] from Thulla. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask [[Baelen]] for compensation before throwing him a [[Misty Step]] scroll to escape the Bibberbang field. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Push [[Corsair Greymon]] off of the boat on your first voyage to [[Grymforge]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* Decide to attack [[Morghal]] and [[Orgarth]] after finding out they use slaves. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''When dealing with [[Ward Magmar]]:''
** Ask [[Magmar]] how to get a slave of your own. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** When attempting to take the elevator, tell [[Magmar]] that saving Nere is a distraction {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** When talking about travelling to [[Moonrise Towers]], say that Moonrise holds the answers you need. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as a [[Drow]] or as a [[Githyanki]], tell [[Magmar]] that he is squandering his slave on mundane tasks. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** After killing [[Magmar]] and [[Pistle]], tell [[Skickpit]] to use the elevator to surface . {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(further options to convince the gnome won't bring more approval)''
* When Lunkbug tells you where to find [[Philomeen]], answer that you'll take her head for a trophy. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** After finding [[Philomeen]] (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Provoke a fight against [[Elder Brithvar]] by either taunting him to try and take your gold OR suggesting to rat him out to [[Sergeant Thrinn]] about his conspiracy against [[Nere]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After rescuing [[Nere]], tell him to finish the slaves, OR choose to say nothing {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After killing [[Nere]], tell [[Brithvar]] either that you think slaves are a valuable asset, OR tell him you won't interfere. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If you get to decide the gnomes' fate after [[Nere]] and [[Thrinn]] died, tell the duergar approaching you, that they will make a fine offering. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
*Upon entering the Créche, first tell [[Gish Far'aag]] that [[Voss]] sent you; then pretend to be an avatar of Vlaakith and succeed a {{Ability check|Performance|30}}. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Vandalise the portrait of [[Vlaakith]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''In the infirmary:''
* If [[Lae'zel]] is chosen to use the [[zaith'isk]], either
** Save her from the device during the first phase {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(to do this, succeed a passive {{Ability check|Perception|14}}, then succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|30}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|30}})''. 
** Let her proceed to the second phase, then stop the purification {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|21}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} or {{Ability check|Deception|30}}) '''This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2'''''. 
''In the hatchery:''
* Tell [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] that the last githyanki egg is clearly a dud {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] that if he gives you the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]] you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette (''either choise brings {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} and immediately starts the fight with [[Varsh Ko'kuu|Ko'kuu]] and hatchery guards'')
''In the training room:''
* Offer to fight [[Youth Varrl]] when [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] asks for a challenger {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}, and then indeed kill him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}.
''At the captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber:''
* Tell [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]] that you have the [[Mysterious Artefact]], then refuse to surrender it. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(provokes a fight with Therezzyn)''
* Ask the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]] how he knows so much about you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]] what you'll get in return for surrendering the weapon {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}, and then:
** Tell him you'll accept gold as a reward. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as a [[Warlock]], ask for treasure of immense power {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as a [[Rogue]], ask for anything of immense value {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as a [[Wizard]], demand permission to read the valuable spellbooks {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to hand over the artefact to the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]], and convince [[Lae'zel]] to trust you by succeeding {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} or by reminding her of the zaith'isk (if you've learned the truth about it prior). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* Tell him you'll sleep better for it when he says he'll keep watch {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
* In camp on the first night, tell [[Shadowheart]] to remain cautious {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When he asks how you'd like him to kill you, choose any way he proposes (decapitation, stabbing, or poison) {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** OR Tell him you'll spill his guts if he tries {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}, then say you'll take him down with you {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it first comes to the camp {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Pet the [[Owlbear Cub]] in your camp after it had a nightmare {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After Astarion prompts you to call him beautiful, choose any option (including the 'shallow praise' line) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* When [[Kith'rak Voss]] wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the [[Mysterious Artefact]] (after the events at the Crèche), tell [[Lae'zel]] to kill him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(starts the fight with the githyanki knight)''
* Threaten to kill [[Mizora]] during her first appearance in the camp {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree with Astarion that using illithid powers to manipulate others could be useful. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This dialogue is available only after using 'illithid' line for the first time in a conversation''.

''During celebration at the camp:''
* Agree to sleep with him. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** Offer him your neck during sexual intercourse {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}
<!-- * Say that you might sleep with him if he says 'please', but then rather than pushing it, tell him "No, Astarion. It's not happening." ''<small>(Note: This only happens in the Tiefling version of the party; the equivalent dialogue path in the Goblin party gives -1 approval instead. This path giving the same approval as actually sleeping with him is most likely a bug.)</small>'' {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} -->
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* Playing as The Dark Urge: Confess to murdering the bard {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
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'''Raphael's deal'''
* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], tell the devil:
** "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Tell Astarion that you are not Raphael's plaything, discussing the cambion's offer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as a [[Warlock]], when Astarion says you understand how dangerous the wrong deal can be, reply that you can't fall into Raphael's trap. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]'''
* At the Long Rest, when Astarion's true nature is revealed:
** Say you trust him. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** Let him bite you without threatening him. {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}
** OR Let him bite you but threaten to stake him if he goes too far. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* The next morning, when other companions find out that Astarion is a vampire:
** Say you think he won't hurt anyone of you {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** OR Tell them that if they don't like it, they can leave. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Agree with Astarion that him feeding on your enemies sounds good. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, name any other companion (including him, too). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* While speaking about [[Cazador]], tell him that you'll watch his back OR promise you'll keep him safe if he does the same. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''(either)''
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===Act Two===
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'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''

''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Grymforge]]:''
* When [[Lassandra]] asks who's there, say you're a nightmare in the dark. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Playing as a [[Barbarian]], answer [[Lassandra]] you're the one who will snap both her and her weapons in two. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Playing as a [[Sorcerer]], tell [[Lassandra]] to kindly lower weapons or things might get ugly. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Playing as a [[Wild_Magic_(Sorcerer_Subclass)|Wild Magic Sorcerer]], tell [[Lassandra]] to kindly lower your weapons, or who knows what your magic might do. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Playing as a [[Dark Urge]], tell [[Lassandra]] you're an escaped lunatic. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Playing as a  [[Oath of Vengeance|Vengeance Paladin]], tell [[Lassandra]] you'll only take them down if they strike first {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When the shadows warp [[Harper Yonas|Yonas]], run away from the ambush {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''
* Convince the hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Order [[Warrior Gronag]] to fetch the bone, after he makes the same with the hyena. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* <u>Tell</u> [[Kar'niss]] the drider they are amazing after watching them berate a goblin who "fed the shadows"
* Convince the drider not to attack you if you killed the convoy before summoning him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Traversing [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] with the convoy, protect them and maintain your cover as a True Soul {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** After defeating Harpers, convince the drider through [[Deception]] to give you the lantern {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Then use [[Deception]] again, and convince the drider to walk away into the shadows {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Traversing [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] with the convoy, side with the ambushing Harpers. After defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and take the lantern.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (''Taking this course starts the fight with ambushing Harpers immediately'').
* When talking to [[Dolly Thrice]], ignore the pixie two times and keep the lantern. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], order [[Madeline]] to stab herself, then to continue {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}, and finally succeed a [[Persuasion]] roll to keep her going {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}.


'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Speaking to [[Jaheira]] for the first time, tell her that you are here on holiday. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to drink the spiked wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
* Help [[Mol]] win the game against [[Raphael]] using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, Monk, or Wizard options {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** After Raphael disappears, tell Astarion that carving scars in his back must have been excruciating {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' The cutscene continues towards this course only if you '''haven't seen''' his scars prior or if you're '''not playing''' as [[The Dark Urge]]''
* Talking to the [[Strange Ox]], promise to keep its secret {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Tell [[Isobel]] to 'follow the winged freak' (i.e. [[Marcus]]). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell [[Isobel]] that your blood orders you to kill her, then deny the urge, and apologise {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* After [[Mol]] is taken during the assault, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* While talking to [[His Majesty]] via [[Speak with Animals]]:''
** Tell His Majesty that you want to admire him up close {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}, and then choose to 'quietly admire him' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
** OR Hiss back at His Majesty, tell him he's in your territory, and order to get out {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
** OR Playing as a [[Ranger]], ensure him you don't seek his territory, only his time {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
** OR Playing as a [[Barbarian]], bark at His Majesty  {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 


'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br>
''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:''
* Successfully convince [[Gerringothe Thorm]] to end herself by any available option. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
'' In the [[House of Healing]]:''
* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to operate on himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} (comes one point by another subsequently).
''At [[The Waning Moon]]:''
* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]), up to two times total ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}} each time) 
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}} each time).
▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of Approval, nonetheless.''


'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''
* Beat [[Oliver]] at hide-and-seek without being spotted. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Ask [[Oliver]] whether he doesn't have anyone else to play with, and then about his parents' names are. Then, after a successful passive {{Ability check|Wisdom|14}}, offer him to come to your camp and agree to play with him after he declines. Once Oliver explains the rules, tell him that you've changed your mind. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (''immediately starts the fight with Oliver's 'family' '')


'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that Astarion is his own person {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** Then support Astarion's decision on biting [[Araj Oblodra|Araj]], telling her 'He said no, what's to discuss.'{{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** OR Tell Astarion that he shall not do anything he doesn't want to, when [[Araj Oblodra|Araj]] asks you to pressure him into taking her offer {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Kill [[Fezzerk]] without combat (through dialogue options) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Successfully distract [[Disciple Z'rell]] with "your lusts for Astarion" when she searches your mind for proof of your faith {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if you're romancing the spawn''
:* Ask [[Disciple Z'rell]] to show the power the Absolute has given her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Questioner Jasin]] "The only thing I'm going to break is you" when [[Minthara]] is being erased. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Invite [[Minthara]] to your camp after saving her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option requires {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first OR a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}} if you have found and read Melodia's [[Letter to Ketheric]]''
* When talking to [[Minthara]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]]:
** Tell her that together you make a good team. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Tell her you can hardly wait to reshape the world {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Propose to take [[Orin]]'s place to lead the cult of Absolute {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} (amount {{verify}})
** <u>Tell</u> her "I'm with you" when she proposes claiming the Netherstones.
** <u>Tell</u> her you wanted to learn more about the tadpole when she asks "one more thing"
* When talking to [[Jaheira]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]], say that she seems to enjoy herself, then tell you're having the time of your life, too {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}


'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* After interacting with the Pedestal of Reckoning, agree to help [[Shadowheart]] with the trials. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Persuade [[Balthazar]] to give you the bell to summon [[Flesh]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Having [[Mother Dearest]] in your inventory, ask [[Balthazar]] what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''When dealing with [[Yurgir]]:''
* Attack Yurgir straightaway. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
** OR Talk to [[Yurgir]] about his pact, pass a passive [[Insight]] check and three subsequent [[Persuasion]] checks to make him kill Merregons, his [[Displacer Beast]] [[Nessa]], and finally off himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
▶ '''''Note:''' The Insight check is not needed when playing as a [[Bard]] or a [[Warlock]]''
* If you agreed to help [[Yurgir]], reassure [[Astarion]] that this is all part of the plan. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Detect thoughts on the [[Hoarding Merregon]] and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}


'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to purge the pods. {{Approval|Astarion|}}
* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to consume the mind.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only after successful {{Ability check|Insight|18}}''

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* Tell [[Arabella]] her parents are dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After defending Astarion from [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra's]] molestations, at the long rest tell him that you care about him, then either hug him OR open your mind to show your true feelings {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This long-rest cutscene appears only if you romance him; both these choices advance your relationship''
:* OR Tell him he needs a friend more than another lover {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This choice ends the romance without approval loss''


'''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]'''
* Tell him it makes sense to ask [[Raphael]] for help with investigating his scars. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* After [[Raphael]] reveals the true purpose of the spawn's scars, tell Astarion you'll help hunt down and kill [[Cazador]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} 
}}

===Act Three===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''<br>
''Talking to [[Yenna]]:''
* Tell Yenna to get lost. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Offer to go find a guard for Yenna {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Give Yenna food or gold. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(adds another point after offering to find a guard, too)''
* Tell Yenna that her mother is probably dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''At the [[Gur Camp]]:''
* Agree when Astarion tells [[Ulma]] that her children are already dead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''At the [[Sword Coast Couriers]]:''
* Tell [[Commander Lightfeather]] that his soldiers died horrible, painful deaths. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Commander Lightfeather]] that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Get more money out of [[Danzo Arkwright]] in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''In the kennels:''
* Say "Woof" to [[Angry Mar'hyah]] twice. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Playing as a [[Druid]], tell [[Angry Mar'hyah|Mar'hyah]] that Scratch is not a 'property'. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''In the [[Angleiron's Cellar]]:''
* Take the bomb from [[Wulbren]] OR tell him that this is too messy. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either)''
** If contacting the [[Gondians]], accept the bomb anyway. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''Elsewhere:''
* Tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his own accent sounds more Rivingtonian than Baldurian {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell the [[Strange Ox]] that it takes worse than a bit of gore to turn your gullet. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell the [[Strange Ox]] you will keep its secret. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Manip Nestor]] you'll take a donation. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell the [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]] that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Farlin]] that you're happy to help them against [[Cairos]] and his thugs. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''<br>
''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:''
* Yell 'Boo! Get off the stage!' OR say 'What a corny joke' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either)''
** OR Playing as a [[Bard]], interrupt him with your own pun {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Volunteer any companion except Astarion to the stage. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If going on stage yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''
* First question: 'When he's elbow deep in gore' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Second question: 'Revenge' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} OR 'Me' {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} ''(the latter is available if you're romancing him)''
* Third question: 'Breaking a nail' {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} OR 'Most things' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* <u>Agree</u> with Brother Bill that if Father Logan had been pickier, he might still be alive.
* Agree to bear the curse and withstand [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation's]] madness. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* <u>Tell</u> Adventurer Drin in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] that 'adventurer' means nothing here anymore.
* Pass the [[Investigation]] check to find [[Ffion Goldgrind|Ffion's]] body in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]]{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Gain entrance into [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]] via the gate by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], getting Investigator [[Valeria]]'s permission, passing a persuasion check and bribing the guard, or using any class-related option. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When confronting [[Fist Reynash]] in the Flaming Fist barracks:
** <u>Tell</u> [[Fist Reynash]] to get a grip
** If you wake the guards, tell [[Manip Bakshi]]:
*** That another Fist was trying to steal from him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*** Whether it isn't his job to catch criminals {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* Pass the [[Steel Watcher]] that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to watch [[Gortash|Gortash's]] coronation. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Ravengard]] that Gortash is a tyrant after probing his mind to discover [[Florrick]]'s location. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Say that you should not trust the [[Steel Watcher]]s because they will turn on everyone while talking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard, Lady Durinbold's Attendant and Lord Shattershield's Attendant. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* <u>Escort</u> [[Counsellor Florrick]] out of the prison

'''[[Sharess' Caress]]'''
* When he expresses discomfort with the drow twins' offer of an orgy, tell him you would never ask such a thing. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Sauceman Chorizo]] that you can pleasure him better. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''<br>
''At the [[Highberry's Home]]:''
* Tell Molly the Orphan that her dad is dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell Timmy the Orphan "There are bigger problems in this city right now." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''At the [[Sorcerous Sundries]]:''
* When speaking to [[Yafeu]] after a different companion got trapped in his lamp, ask for gold. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Betray [[Aylin]] and hand her over to [[Lorroakan]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''At [[The Blushing Mermaid]]:''
* When speaking to [[Auntie Ethel]], say “That’s so evil, even I’m impressed.”. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
** OR tell her to return the child immediately. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After using [[Hag's Bane]] on [[Auntie Ethel]], say “That’s it – cough her up, hag.”{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR after knocking [[Auntie Ethel]] unconscious, cut her up to save [[Vanra]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''At the [[House of Grief]]:''
* When first speaking to [[Arves]], [[Deception|convince]] him that he owes money to the bank. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* <u>When</u> given the choice over [[Viconia DeVir]]'s fate, choose to kill her {{Approval|Astarion|+?}}
''Elsewhere:''
* Playing as a [[Rogue]], tell [[Gothric Rillyn]] at the [[Graveyard]] that he should avoid stealing from dangerous marks. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Speaking to [[Araj Oblodra]] at [[Crimson Draughts]], ask Astarion if he wishes to leave.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When you meet [[Dolor]] trying to kill [[Figaro Pennygood]] at the [[Facemaker's Boutique]], say "Back off! That's my kill" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When speaking to [[Rion]] in the [[Elerrathin's Home]] for the first time, tell her that everyone's going to die. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When speaking to [[Lorna Esthelian]] in [[Lower City Sewers]], tell her you're sure her date will show up. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

''At the [[Devil's Fee]]:''
* When asking [[Helsik]] for answers, persuade her for a free sample. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When asking [[Helsik]] for free passage to the [[House of Hope]], persuade her promising one of Raphael's artefacts in exchange. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Upon returning from [[House of Hope]], intimidate [[Helsik]] saying that you've just killed a devil in his own home. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* Tell [[Haarlep]] you are there to kill them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR attack Haarlep straightaway {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to undress for [[Haarlep]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to pledge your body to [[Haarlep]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* During fight with [[Raphael]], knock  [[Korrilla]] out with a non-lethal attack. Afterwards, speak to [[Hope]] and say that her sister didn’t deserve to die. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversations]]'''<br>
''After the spawn assault:''
* Tell Astarion that you are sorry for what happened to him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** OR tell him to move forward and get revenge after the assault. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Say that the world can be a wonderful place if he cares for those who care for him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask whether you're special {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree that it doesn't matter whether the other spawn have to die in the Rite. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''If Astarion has completed the Rite of Profane Ascension''
* Agree to become his spawn AND to bed with him 'one last time, for the road'. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
▶ '''''Note:''' Without sexual intercourse, no approval is gained''

'''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]'''
* During and after the party is attacked by other Cazador's spawn at night:''
** [[Deception|Deceive]] [[Leon]] and [[Aurelia]], telling that they should side with Astarion. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(if you know about the Rite)''
** [[Persuasion|Persuade]] or [[Intimidation|intimidate]] them to stand against Cazador {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(if you haven't learned of the Rite yet)''.
* * In [[Cazador's Dungeon]], when speaking to [[Sebastian]], pass [[Persuasion]] or [[Imtimidation]] check, then promise to set him free OR ask whether he would be able to control hunger {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either)''
* Successfully keep Astarion from performing the Rite of Profane Ascension {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
}}

== Disapproval==
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose [[approval]].

===Act One===
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'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''
* Promise [[Zevlor]] you will talk to [[Kagha]] about stopping the ritual {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* After [[Lae'zel]] interrogates [[Zorru]]:
** Playing as a [[Halfling]], tell the gith not to be so rough with everyone {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR Playing as a Good [[Cleric]], interrupt Lae'zel and call her cruel and cold after she threatens you.{{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* If you are confronted about stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]] return the idol and apologise {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] ([[Arabella]]'s parents) that the druids are overreacting and that you will talk to them {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Swear to [[Nettie]] to take the [[Wyvern Poison]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Persuade Kagha to fight against the [[Shadow Druids]] (if uncovered her conspiring with them)  {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Agree with [[Zevlor]] to kill the goblin horde's leaders without asking for payment {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* While talking to/trading with [[Mattis]], catch [[Silfy]] trying to pickpocket you ''(passive [[Perception]] check)'', and tell her to relax (either straightaway or after successful [[Insight]] check). {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Owlbear Nest]]'''
* Agree with Shadowheart when she asks not to loot the Selunite chest {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
*When talking to [[Auntie Ethel]] and [[Mayrina]] at the [[Riverside Teahouse]]:
** Don't let Ethel steer the conversation away, and finally say that "This woman is clearly in trouble"
** OR Tell [[Mayrina]] straightaway that [[Auntie Ethel]] killed [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* After defeating Ethel, reject the offer to spare her in exchange for [[Auntie Ethel|fey hair]] {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Reject [[Mayrina]]'s reward for saving her {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Reveal his identity to [[Gandrel]] {{Approval|Astarion|-10}}
** OR, Don't turn Astarion in, but later in the dialogue don't allow him to kill [[Gandrel]] {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Read the [[Necromancy of Thay]] yourself {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* OR Drop and prepare to destroy the [[Necromancy of Thay]] {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Pay [[Fezzerk]] a lot of gold to let you pass {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Untie [[Barcus Wroot]] off the windmill wing and tell him that he owes you nothing {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''<br>
''At the front gate and in the outer camp:''
* Follow [[Sentinel Olak]]'s instruction and smear worg dung on your face. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Eight]] that you are sorry for the loss of his parents. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
''Inside the [[Shattered Sanctum]]:''
* Tell [[Priestess Gut]] you are ready to clear your head. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Accept the [[Brand of the Absolute]] from [[Priestess Gut]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Minthara]] that [[Sazza]] didn't know who you were. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
''In the [[Worg Pens]]:''
* Agree to help [[Halsin]] after freeing him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
* When talking with [[Rugan]], agree to fight the gnolls outside the cave. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* Buy [[Oskar Fevras]] from [[Brem]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Agree to give [[Oskar Fevras]] 200 gold once you free him {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Underdark]]'''
* In [[Festering Cove]], tell [[BOOOAL]] you won't let him enslave the [[Kuo-toa]] any longer {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* Tell [[Ward Magmar]] that he disgusts you {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* When attempting to take the elevator, tell Magmar that you need to save [[Nere]] to obtain a [[Moonlantern]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Convince [[Skickpit]] you're going to help him, then ask if he really wants you to kill his slavers (using [[Persuasion|Persuasion]] line) {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Pay your respect to the corpes of dead deep gnomes after killing or deceiving [[Brathwen]] and [[Viss]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Agree to help [[Lunkbug]] find [[Philomeen]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when [[Nere]], once freed, is going to kill them {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''<br>
''At the hatchery:''
* Persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]], telling him:
** that you'll take it to a better crèche {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR that you'll raise it yourself {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR, Playing as a [[Githyanki]], say you'll see it becomes the greatest ''ghaik''-slayer {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
''In the training room:''
* After saving [[Youth Varrl]] by whatever means, tell him:
** That capacity for mercy is what separates us from feral beasts {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR That his teacher obviously failed to instill discipline. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
''In the captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber:''
* When speaking with [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]], surrender the [[Mysterious Artefact]] to her {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* When he asks how you'd like to be killed, say you don't have to choose, OR that you would prefer someone else to do it {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(either option)''
** OR Tell him you'll spill his guts first {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Give the [[Necromancy of Thay]] to Gale, or destroy it. {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* After Astarion fails to read through [[Necromancy of Thay]], suggest that he give the book to Gale or tell him to stop reading it {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* When he tries to feel through his scars with fingers, offer your help, then mock him about 'cleric of Gond' {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Allow [[Volo]] to follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
* If Astarion died from the Lathander's Lance blast in [[Rosymorn Monastery]], resurrect him, then talk to him and choose any line '''except''' the promise to be more careful next time {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

'''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]'''
*At the Long Rest, when Astarion's true nature is revealed:
** Fail to read his mind through illithid ability {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
** Tell him to leave immediately {{Approval|Astarion|-10}} ''(Astarion obeys and leaves the party)''
** Fail to stake him (at any stage of the scene) {{Approval|Astarion|-10}} ''(Astarion leaves the party)''
* Forbid him to drink human blood {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* During the first conversation about [[Cazador]], tell him that he is on his own {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, ask him back if he ''really'' means eating others, then choose the line 'We're done talking'. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Raphael's Deal'''
* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], say that you'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* After first encounter with Raphael, tell Astarion that he might not be able to outfox the devil, but you will. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Playing as a [[Warlock]], say that Raphael is "only a cambion" and that you can handle him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Celebration at the Camp'''
* Fail the {{Ability Check|Persuasion|15}} to make Astarion say '' 'please' '' when agreeing to sleep with him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Refuse when he offers to sleep with him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' Turning him down during any part of the sex cutscene itself '''does not''' bring any disapproval''
* If you already have a partner, tell Astarion that you're "looking forward to it" OR ask Astarion if he's feeling jealous. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Speak to him, end the conversation without agreeing to sleep with him, then make arrangements with another companion. After that, talk to Astarion again and tell him you're spending the night with someone else. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
}}

===Act Two===
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'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''<br>
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''
* Fail to convince the hyena in the convoy that they do not belong to the goblins. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Grymforge]]:''
* Playing as a Bard, tell [[Harper Lassandra]] that the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Playing as a [[Druid]], ask [[Harper Lassandra|Lassandra]] about this land and its festering shadows {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Playing as a [[Wizard]], tell [[Harper Lassandra|Lassandra]] that you can aid in traversing the darkness. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Free [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly Thrice]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], tell [[Madeline]] that it wasn't her fault {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR Order her to stab herself, then tell her she did enough {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}. 

'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Drink the spiked wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Isobel]] that [[Marcus]] plans to kidnap her when he attacks the [[Last Light Inn]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], refuse your urge to kill the [[Strange Ox]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Reithwin Tollhouse]]'''
* Give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''
* Lose when playing hide-and-seek with [[Oliver]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 

'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Offer [[Fezzerk]] a fair fight
* Order the guards to release [[Fezzerk]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that Astarion does what you tell him to {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
* Convince Astarion to drink [[Araj Oblodra]]'s blood or order him to do it. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* When [[Yurgir]] says that [[Raphael]] deceived and trapped him, continue talking to him instead of attacking {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Persuade [[Yurgir]] to let you help him find something to get him out of his contract {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
* Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Camp/Conversations'''
* After defending Astarion from [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra's]] molestations, at the long rest ''(the cutscene appears only if you romance him)'':
** Tell him '''twice''' that you're not interested in his confessions {{Approval|Astarion|-5}} ''(this choice breaks your relationship)''
** Tell him you regret stopping him from drinking Araj's blood {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}
** Tell him you slept with him only because you wanted some fun {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}
** Convince him to sleep with you tonight (using any line), then, when the cutscene continues, prompt him to say what he wants to say OR ask whether it was bad for him {{Approval|Astarion|-15}} ''(either choice brings equal disapproval and breaks your relationship)''

'''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]
* When he tries to feel through his scars with fingers, offer your help, then mock him about 'cleric of Gond' {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This cutscene will show up only if it hasn't occured in Act One''
* When he says he's going to ask [[Raphael|Raphael's]] help with investigating his scars, tell him he's mad {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR Ask not to rope you in dealing with the devil {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* After [[Raphael]] reveals the true purpose of spawn's scars, refuse to help Astarion stop [[Cazador]] {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
}}

===Act Three===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''<br>

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* Agree with the Brother Clements that [[Father Lorgan]] was right to accept everyone at the temple. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* On the temple roof, tell [[Tara]] to stop eating the carrier pigeons. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
* When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers: (amounts {{verify}})
** First question: 'He hasn't ever been happy'  OR  'Right now' {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(either)''
** Second question: 'Freedom'  OR  'Tasty rat' {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(either)''
** Third question: 'Wooden sticks'  OR  'Feeling a slave' {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(either)''
▶ ''Note: Despite gaining disapproval, lines 'Freedom' and 'Being a slave' still go as correct answers to corresponding questions''

'''''Elsewhere:'''''
* Speaking with [[Fist Rowan]] near [[Requisitioned Barn]], say: 
** That the refugees are innocent people {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** That you're going to report him to the officer {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** That both sides need a lesson {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Donate gold to [[Manip Nestor]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* After successfully [[Deception|deceiving]] [[Saer Grotpoll]] that you're a Baldurian (if you actually are not), stand for his rumblings about refugees {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Mattis]] to watch himself when he remarks how big [[Baldur's Gate]] is. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(available if tiefling kids survived Acts One and Two)''
* Ask newspaper seller [[Lilly Beanbottom]] if she knows that a murder's not a good thing {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Promise [[Ulma]] at the [[Gur Camp]] to save their children after Astarion said that they're already dead. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Wulbren]] that Gortash is the real enemy, not the Gondians. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** Refuse to take the [[Runepowder Bomb]] from Wulbren. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Playing as the [[Dark Urge]], resist the yearn to tear the [[Strange Ox]] apart. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate to the Wyrm's Crossing. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Wyrm's_Rock_Fortress|Wyrms's Rock Fortress]]'''
* Give [[Fist Reynash]] 300 gold to flee. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''<br>
* At the [[Elfsong Tavern]], agree to follow the trial of the murders for [[Devella Fountainhead]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** Agree to Devella's request to warn the other potential murder victims. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
▶ ''Note: If Devella has already left the Elfsong, this dialogue (with all approval points) may trigger at the [[Facemaker's Boutique]]''
* At the [[Facemaker's Boutique]], interrupt [[Dolor|Dolor's]] assassination attempt saying "Stop right there!". {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* In [[Ramazith's Tower]], side with [[Dame Aylin]] against [[Lorroakan]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
<!--* Tell Lorroakan you're here to take him down after meeting with Dame Aylin. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} -->
* At the [[Stormshore Tabernacle]], donate to any diety at their statue. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* At the [[Crimson Draughts]], agree to follow [[Araj Oblodra]] inside when she asks you to. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Gothric Rillyn]] at the [[Graveyard]] that being buried alive sounds like apt punishment for thievery. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Lorna Esthelian]] in [[Lower City Sewers]] that her date was a vampire {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Give [[Rags Deelarma]] begging outside the [[The Counting House]] a handful of coins. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* At the [[The Blushing Mermaid]], reject the [[Auntie Ethel|Auntie Ethel's]] offer to become your [[Gather_Your_Allies|ally]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* At [[Flymm Cargo]], let [[Allandra Grey]] take [[Redhammer]] away after you've returned from the [[Iron Throne]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* Vow your body to [[Haarlep]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Bhaal Temple]]'''
* Tell [[Orin]] that Baldur's Gate deserves the fate she is planning. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 

'''Camp/Conversations'''<br>
''The night assaut of other Cazador's spawn:''
* When [[Leon]] and [[Aurelia]] appear at the camp at night, tell them that they can take Astarion to [[Cazador]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** After the fight, fail to persuade Astarion that you were only teasing him.{{Approval|Astarion|-3}} ''(If you're romancing Astarion, he will break the relationship)''
* After the fight, berate Astarion for deceiving the other spawn about their part in the Rite of Profane Ascension. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
** Then tell Astarion not to act haughty {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR ask him what does his own life matter {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 
* Tell him that Cazador truly broke him {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** OR that he shouldn't have given up. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
''After Astarion has completed the Rite of Profane Ascension (within cutscene that appears only when romancing him):''
* Tell him he had to learn how not to become Cazador himself {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}
** OR, when he asks what do you desire, say you wanted him to be free, but he never will {{Approval|Astarion|-15}} 
* Agree to become his spawn (using as much talk as you want), then refuse to kneel before him (with or without [[Wisdom]] check). {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}
▶ ''Note: choosing any of these options will lead to Astarion break the relationship.''

'''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]'''
* Fail to keep Astarion from performing the Rite of Profane Ascension OR refuse to help him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(Astarion leaves the party)''
** <u>OR Interrupt</u> the Rite once Astarion has started it ''(Astarion becomes hostile to the party)''
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