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 - 29):
* "Well, hello. What can I do for you?"
* “Yes?"
* “Need Something?”

Medium and up (30+):
* "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."

===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."

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:
* "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:
* "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."
*"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?"
*"Precious little Bhaal-Babe!" (after the player discovers the truth about their parentage in Act 3, might need high approval)
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==Approval==
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain [[approval]].

===Act One===
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'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''
* Attack the Tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage after initiating dialogue. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say 'please' after rescuing her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Attack [[Gimblebock]] and the gang near the ruins. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Druid Grove]]'''
* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] persuade [[Kagha]] 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 the conversation with [[Zorru]] tell [[Lae'zel]] that she is good at interrogations. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Offer to heal [[Pandirna]] for a price but pocket the money and leave. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* As the Dark Urge, break [[Pandirna]]'s legs and kill her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* As a Non-[[Barbarian]], tell [[Pandirna]] to hush or you will snap her neck. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Let [[Arka]] shoot [[Sazza]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* In the Underground Passage, after reviving [[Findal]] tell him you are here to finish the job and kill him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* While using [[Speak with Animals]] convince [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the bird that the key in its nest is dull, choose the bard-specific option about a song, kick the bird or tell Topaz that the metal's bad quality as a Dwarf.  {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Prod [[Nettie]]'s bird twice. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Attack [[Nettie]] after she poisoned you, or if she tries to make you swear to poison yourself if you show signs of transforming. (No need to kill her.) {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* When confronting [[Kagha]] about the shadow druids, choose to attack her instead of persuading her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Auntie Ethel]] about the tadpole in your head. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When speaking to [[Mattis]], keep the ring. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* As a [[Rogue]], pick [[Mirkon]]'s pockets while he is distracted by the harpies. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After saving [[Mirkon]], tell him to "stop snivelling or they'll be back". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Threaten [[Mol]] when first meeting her in the Tiefling Hideout. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After agreeing to steal the [[Idol of Silvanus]] for [[Mol]] and obtaining it, say that you will be keeping it, or as a [[Rogue]] tell her, don't bargain, just take.. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If [[Arabella]] has died, lie and tell [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] that [[Kagha]] will release her soon. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Kick [[Timber]] the squirrel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}. 
** If you miss, try to kick her again {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** As Dark Urge, when you are confronted by a companion about kicking [[Timber]], say she came right at you or that your instincts are sharp and to stay out of the way {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* As a [[Bard]], when you walk up to [[Alfira]] and talk to the squirrels, first choose the option "Shhh - you're ruining the song", and only afterwards the class-specific "Sing along with them..." {{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}}
''When speaking to Kagha after Arabella is freed or died''
* Tell [[Kagha]] that you would have killed [[Arabella]] outright. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell her you just wanted to see what would happen. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell her that it was quite a show. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Attack her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*During the confrontation with the Shadow Druids, if you failed to convince [[Kagha]] to fight against them, attack her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''While the Druid 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/are 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]] "I'm just here for the show. Make it a good one, won't you?" {{approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Forest]]'''
* Tell [[Brynna]] and [[Andrick]] to find the [[owlbear]] and avenge their brother.. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]'''
* When talking with Johl and Demir after [[Auntie Ethel]] leaves, ask them to "Trust a more experienced soul." as a [[Ranger]] or [[Sorcerer]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* In the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], say 'BAA' to the sheep or redcaps when you speak to them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Say 'BAA' to the redcaps a second time. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If Astarion has revealed being a vampire spawn to you, let him kill [[Gandrel]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}
* Tell [[Auntie Ethel]] about the tadpole if not already done so in the Druid Grove. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Speak to [[Lorin]] and roar at him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When [[Auntie Ethel]]'s true form surrenders, accept the deal to let her go, with or without [[Mayrina]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Enter the Village by either attacking the goblin at the East gate, by persuading the goblin at the South gate, or performing for him as a [[Bard]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Deliver the final blow to the goblin [[Fezzerk]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Intimidate [[Search the Cellar#Passing the Ornate Mirror|The Ornate Mirror]] into letting you pass. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Give Astarion the [[Necromancy of Thay]] during the cutscene. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Request to be compensated by [[Barcus Wroot]] after saving him from the windmill. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Interrupt the bugbear and ogre in the barn {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} or let Astarion interrupt them. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
* Side with [[Karlach]] during [[Wyll]]'s confrontation with her. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* At the tollhouse, tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*Tell [[Rugan]], you are here for the cargo, not to rescue him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Pass the check to order [[Flind]], the Gnoll warlord to attack the survivors in the cave instead of you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Pass the check to order Flind to feast on other gnoll. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Pass the check to order Flind to kill herself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* Obey and eliminate [[Rugan]] when asked by [[Zarys]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If [[Rugan]] survived being beaten and tortured and you talk to him after you fought the [[Zentharim]], finish him off. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After purchasing [[Oskar Fevras]], tell him "my slaves do not speak until they are spoken to" and then say "I don't make jokes with my slaves". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''
* Fling worg dung at  [[Sentinel Olak]] or him and the other guards at the check point. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Boo [[Volo]] as he performs. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Succeed a DC 15 Animal Handling check, a DC 15 Persuasion check, or as a [[Barbarian]] a DC 10 Persuasion check to influence the Owlbear Cub to attack the goblins. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When [[Krolla]] tries to scam you after you won chicken chase, demand your gold back and all of hers. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Tracker Grikka]] that you will "get answers for them" when discussing their prisoners. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*As a [[Dwarf]] tell Tracker Grikka to save you a piece of dwarf meat. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If [[Warrior Trinzas]] questions you about the ruckus, tell her, it was the sound of her friends dying. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Remove the ring from [[Crusher]]'s foot after you kneel in front of him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* 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. '''This will make the whole camp hostile''' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Torturer Spike]] to let you show him how it's done. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Then torture the prisoner. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Pick a fight with [[Priestess Gut]] in the throne room or in her chambers. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Roah Moonglow]] that you killed her friends in the [[Zhentarim Hideout]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to endure [[Abdirak]]'s teachings on Loviatar's love. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Tell [[Minthara]] that [[Sazza]] was too stupid to understand you, or as a [[Drow]] that she should have immediately known, you are her superior. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to attack the Grove with [[Minthara]] with or without asking for a reward. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When finding goblin children throwing rocks at jailed Halsin, tell them to keep at it, aim for his eye, or to use sharper stones. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Then throw a rock yourself. '''This will make Halsin hostile''' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Turn down [[Halsin]]'s request to help him save the grove in favor of saving yourself first. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
*Upon entering the Créche, first tell Gish Far'aag, Voss sent you and then pretend, you are an avatar of Vlaakith and succeed a DC 30 Performance check. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Vandalise the portrait of [[Vlaakith]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When convincing [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to give you the Githyanki egg, tell him you will use it for an omelet or sell it. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* In the classroom offer to fight Youth Varrl, then kill him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If you spared [[Youth Varrl]] and he thanks you, reply that you did it for the gold and tell him to pay up. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*Refuse to show [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]] the [[Mysterious Artefact]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask the Inquisitor how he knows so much about you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask the Inquisitor what you'll get in return for producing the weapon. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell the Inquisitor you accept gold as a reward. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
**as a [[Warlock]] ask for treasure of immense power, anything of immense value if you are a [[Rogue]], or demand permission to read the countless valuable spellbooks, the githyanki empire must have gathered as a [[Wizard]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to hand over the artefact and convince Lae'zel to trust you by either succeeding a DC 21 Persuasion check or reminding her of the Zaith'isk if you've discovered the truth about it prior. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If Lae'zel is chosen to use the [[zaith'isk]], either
** Succeed a  DC 30 Wisdom check (only available after a successful passive DC 14 Perception check) or a DC 30 Persuasion check, to have her get out of the device before it harms her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Let Lae'zel continue first, then succeed a DC 21 Wisdom check followed by a DC 21 Persuasion check, or a DC 30 Deception check to stop the procedure during the second phase. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Have Lae'zel endure until the third phase, then succeed either a DC 21 Constitution check followed by a DC 21 Persuasion check or a DC 30 Deception check to have her get out of the zaith'isk in phase three. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Underdark]]'''
* Tell [[BOOOAL]] he is a fake god and tell him you'll just kill him and take his power {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Agree to be BOOOAL's chosen {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Spaw]] "Sure, I can handle those Duergar nearby" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Glut]] you will kill [[Spaw]] for him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Glut]] "I'll have no part of this" or "If you're so eager for blood, Glut, then let me give it to you" when asked to eliminate [[Spaw]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* 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 Greymoon off of the boat on your first voyage to [[Grymforge]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* Decide to attack Morghal and Orgath after finding out they use slaves. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask [[Ward Magmar]] how to get a slave of your own. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* As a [[Drow]] or a [[Githyanki]] tell [[Ward Magmar]] that he is squandering his slave on mundane tasks. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When talking to [[Ward Magmar]] about traveling to [[Moonrise Towers]], choose "Moonrise Tower holds the answers we need". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After poisoning [[Ward Magmar]], tell [[Skickpit]] to take the elevator to the surface. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When attempting to take the elevator, tell [[Ward Magmar]] that saving Nere is a distraction {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When Lunkbug tells you where to find [[Philomeen]], answer "Excellent. I can add Philomeen's head to my collection." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After finding [[Philomeen]], talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Instigate a fight against [[Elder Brithvar]] by either taunting him to take your gold or suggesting involving [[Sergeant Thrinn]] in the 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]], ask [[Kirgrath]] about the slaves, and reply with either "Good idea. They're a valuable asset." or "Understood. I 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}}

'''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}}
* Tell him how you'd like to die (decapitation, stabbing, or poison) {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
:* Alternatively: Tell him you'll spill his guts if he tries {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}, then tell him you'll take him down with you {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it arrives at the [[Campsite|Camp]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Pet the [[Owlbear Cub]] in your camp after it had a nightmare {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After he asks you to tell him that he is beautiful, choose any option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Threaten to kill [[Mizora]] during her first appearance {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to sleep with him. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
<!-- * 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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* As the Dark Urge: Confess to murdering the bard {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
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'''Raphael's deal'''
: Meeting [[Raphael]] <!-- Marking to show these options are part of a single part of a dialogue -->
:* "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
:* "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Tell him that you are not the devil's plaything in regards to Raphael's offer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* As a [[Warlock]], when he says you understand how dangerous the wrong deal can be, reply: "I do. We can't fall into whatever trap Raphael is planning." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''Vampirism'''
* Tell him you trust him after he reveals to you that he is a vampire. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
: Letting him bite you:
:* Let him bite you without threatening him. {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}
:* Let him bite you but threaten to stake him if he goes too far. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When the rest of the camp finds out Astarion is a vampire, 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, choose any option. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* While speaking about [[Cazador]], tell him that you'll watch his back or that you'll keep each other safe. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

'''Any Area'''
* After summoning [[Lump the Enlightened]] and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree with Astarion that using illithid powers to manipulate others could be useful, after using them for the first time in a conversation. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
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===Act Two===
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'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Tell [[Jaheira]] that you are here on holiday. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Help [[Mol]] win the game against [[Raphael]] using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, Monk, or Wizard options. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Do not drink the truth serum-spiked wine [[Jaheira]] offers you. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
* Talk to the [[Strange_Ox|Strange Ox]] in the stables and agree to keep its secret {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* As The Dark Urge, give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Tell [[Isobel]] to follow the winged freak when Flaming Fist [[Marcus]] arrives. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* As [[The Dark Urge]], after Marcus attempts to kidnap her, tell [[Isobel]] that your blood is telling you to kill her. Resist the urges, then say, "I'm not going to follow my order. You will live.", "I'm cursed with spells of madness, forgive me what I said." or "I won't harm you... I don't know what came over me." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when speaking with him and [[Barcus]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* After [[Mol]] is taken, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
''While talking with His Majesty and using Speak with Animals:''
* Tell His Majesty that you wanted to admire him up close {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} , and then quietly admire him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
**or hiss back at His Majesty, tell him he's in your territory, and to get out {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
**or as a [[Ranger]] ensure him you don't seek his territory, only his time {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
**or bark at His Majesty as a [[Barbarian]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 

'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
* When [[Lassandra]] asks who's there, say:
** "A nightmare in the dark." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
** "An escaped lunatic. Be careful, or the madman will take over..." as [[Dark Urge]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
** "I'm a sorcerer, so kindly lower your weapons - or who knows what my magic might do." as a [[Wild_Magic_(Sorcerer_Subclass)|Wild Magic Sorcerer]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** "I'm a sorcerer, so kindly lower your weapons or things might get ugly. Very ugly." as a [[Sorcerer]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** "Someone who will snap both you and your weapons in two unless you lower them." as a [[Barbarian]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** "A paladin - one who will only take you down if you're foolish enough to strike first." as a  [[Vengeance_(Paladin Subclass)|Vengeance Paladin]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Run from the shadow ambush {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Convince [[Warrior Gronag]] to fetch the bone in the shadows. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Successfully convince the hyena in the convoy that they don't belong to the goblins. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Tell the drider they are amazing after watching them berate a goblin who "fed the shadows" 
* Convince the drider to not attack you when you killed the convoy before summoning him
* Convince the drider through deception to give you the lantern {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Convince the drider through deception to walk into the shadows {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* If you're traveling with the convoy when it's ambushed, protect the convoy and maintain your cover as a True Soul
* If you're traveling with the convoy when it's ambushed, side with the Harpers, and loot the Moonlantern, tell the Harper leader "How about I just kill you and keep the lantern for myself?"
* When talking to [Dolly], ignore the pixie two times and keep the lantern. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Persuade Madeline to stab herself
* Tell Madeline to prove she's sorry

'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''
* Beat [[Oliver]] at hide-and-seek without being spotted. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Tell [[Oliver]] not to startle people, ask if he doesn't have anyone else to play with, and then what his parents' names are. If you succeed a passive DC 14 Wisdom check, offer him to come to your camp. Agree to play with him after he declined. Once Oliver explained the rules, tell him, you've changed your mind. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 

'''[[Reithwin Tollhouse]]'''
* Beat [[Gerringothe Thorm]] through either persuasion or deception {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 

'''[[The Waning Moon]]'''
* Drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] up to three times {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Tell him your stories up to two times. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[House of Healing]]'''
* Persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to have the Sisters practice on, or spar with each other {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* Persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to operate on himself {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 

'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]]
* Tell [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra]] that Astarion is his own person {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Support Astarion's decision, telling [[Araj Oblodra]] 'He said no, what's to discuss.'{{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Tell Astarion that he shall not do anything he doesn't want to when [[Araj_Oblodra|Araj Oblodra]] asks you to pressure him into agreeing with 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 ''(relationship)'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Ask [[Disciple Z'rell]] to show the power the Absolute has given her
* Tell [[Questioner Jasin]] "The only thing I'm going to break is you" when [[Minthara]] is being erased. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old
* Invite [[Minthara]] to your camp after saving her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When talking to [[Minthara]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]]:
** Tell her "We make a good team."
** Propose to take the place of [[Orin]] once she is dead.
** Tell her "I'm with you" when she proposes claiming the Netherstones.
** Tell her you wanted to learn more about the tadpole when she asks "one more thing"
* When talking to [[Jaheira]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]], ask her if she is having fun, then tell her that you're "having the time of your life." {{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}} 
** With [[Mother Dearest]] in your inventory, ask "What happened to your mother?"
*** Say "Actually, I have your mother."
**** Say "No, I think I'll keep her." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell him the carving must have been excruciating after the initial conversation about his scars with [[Raphael]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Attack [[Yurgir]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Talk to [[Yurgir]] about his pact instead of attacking him immediately {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}, then pass an insight check (unless playing as a Bard or Warlock) and three [[Persuasion]] checks to get him to kill his Merregons, his Displacer Beast and himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* 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 the Displacer Beast. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the Necrotic Laboratory choose to "consume" the mind.

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* Tell him it makes sense to enlist [[Raphael|Raphael's]] help with investigating his scars.
* Tell him that of course you'll help hunt down and kill [[Cazador]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} 
* Tell [[Arabella]] her parents are dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
}}

===Act Three===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''
* Tell Yenna to get lost. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Offer to go find a guard for [[Yenna]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** After offering to find a guard for [[Yenna]], give her food or gold. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Give [[Yenna]] coin or food or tell her that her mum is probably dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree with Astarion that [[Ulma]]'s children already dead when talking with Ulma in Gur Camp. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* As a Baldurian, tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his accent sounds more Rivington than Baldur's Gate {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If you opened the bundle, get more money out of [[Danzo Arkwright]] by using any check when returning the Zhentarim letters. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* 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}}
* Say "Woof" a second time to [[Angry Mar'hyah]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Angry Mar'hyah]], "He is not 'property,' he is Scratch. Don't you dare threaten him." as a Druid. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell the [[Strange Ox]] that "It takes worse than a bit of gore to turn my 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 [[Wulbren]] That you are convinced and to give you the bomb -or- This is too messy for you. ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}})
**If contacting the [[Gondians]], accept the bomb anyway. ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}})

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
* Boo at [[Dribbles]] the Clown, say "What a corny joke", or (Bard-specific option) interrupting with your own pun {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Volunteer anyone other than Astarion to Dribbles' show. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* If going on stage with [[Dribbles]] yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness.
''During the "Test your love" game with the dryad [[Zethino]]:''
* Answer to the first question: "When he's elbow deep in gore." {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* Reply with "Revenge." to the second question {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
**or "Me" if partnered with Astarion. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* Answer "Breaking a nail" to the third question {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
**or "Most things fear him, actually." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* Agree with Brother Bill that if Father Logan had been pickier, he might still be alive.
* After agreeing to bear the curse, withstand [[the cursed monk]]'s madness and earn Tasha's Hideous Laughter. ({{Approval|Astarion|+3}})

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Tell [[Farlin]] that you're happy to help them against Cairos and his men.
* Accept the [[Deal with the Gnomes]] quest from [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell Adventurer Drin in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] that "'Adventurer' means nothing here anymore"
* Pass the Investigation check to find the body in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] during [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] questline {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Get into Wyrm's Rock 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 passing certain class-related checks. {{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:
** Tell [[Fist Reynash]] to get a grip
** If you wake the guards:
*** Persuade [[Manip Bakshi]] that another Fist was trying to steal from him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*** Tell [[Manip Bakshi]] "How embarassing.  Isn't it your job to catch criminals? {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* Pass the [[Steel Watcher]] that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to watch [[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}}
* Escort [[Counsellor Florrick]] out of the prison

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

'''[[Lower City]]'''
* When first speaking to [[Araj Oblodra|Araj]], ask Astarion if he wishes to leave. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When first speaking to Arves, a man with memory loss in front of the House of Grief, convince him with a deception check that he owes money to the bank. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*When you arrive at Facemaker Boutique and find the Bhaal Cultist trying to kill Figaro, say " back off that's my kill" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Graveyard (Lower City)|Graveyard]]'''
* As a [[Rogue]], tell Gothric Rillyn that he should avoid stealing from dangerous marks. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 

'''[[Lower City Sewers]]'''
* When speaking to [[Lorna Esthelian]], tell Lorna "I’m sure he will show up eventually". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]'''
* When speaking to [[Yafeu]] after a different companion got trapped in his lamp, ask for gold. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Betraying [[Aylin]] and handing her over to [[Lorroakan]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[The Blushing Mermaid]]'''
* When speaking to [[Auntie Ethel]], say “That’s so evil, even I’m impressed.”. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}
* When speaking to [[Auntie Ethel]], say “No. 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}}

'''[[Devil's Fee]]'''
* When speaking to [[Helsik]], persuade her to do the ritual at no cost. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* When speaking to [[Helsik]] about gloves, intimidate her "I just killed a Devil in his own home." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Szarr Palace]]'''
* Successfully persuade him not to ascend {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}
* When speaking to [[Sebastian]] in Cazador's Dungeons choose "Like I said -we'll set you free." or "That depends on you. Can you control your hunger?" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[House of Grief]]'''
* When given the choice over [[Viconia DeVir]]'s fate, choose to kill her {{Approval|Astarion|+?}}

'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* Persuade Helsik to give you free passage to the [[House of Hope]] in exchange for one of Raphael's artefacts {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell [[Haarlep]] you are there to kill them or attack Haarlep {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to remove your clothes for [[Haarlep]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to pledge your body to [[Haarlep]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* During [[Raphael]] fight knock out [[Korrilla]] using a non-lethal attack. Afterward, when speaking to [[Hope]], say "She was under Raphael’s influence. She didn’t deserve to die." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversations]]'''

''During and after the party is ambushed by a group of vampire spawn at night:''
*Deceive [[Leon]] and [[Aurelia]] that Astarion is going to save them if they follow him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*Persuade or intimidate them to stand against Cazador, if you haven't learned of the Rite of Profane Ascension yet. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*Tell Astarion, you are sorry, or to move forward and get revenge after the assault. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*Say, the world can be a wonderful, kind place, when you find a home in it or that there are many others who will care for him, if he cares for them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*Ask "I am rather special, aren't I?" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
*Agree that it doesn't matter, that the other spawn have to die in the Black Mass. {{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}}
}}

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

===Act One===
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'''[[Druid Grove]]'''
* Agree to kill the goblin horde's leaders for [[Zevlor]] and [[Wyll]] without asking for payment {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* When speaking with [[Zevlor]] after his confrontation with [[Aradin]], agree to help persuade [[Kagha]] to stop the ritual {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Admonish [[Lae'zel]] for being rough after letting her interrogate [[Zorru]] as a [[Halfling]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 
* After interrupting Lae'zel's interrogation of Zorru, call her cruel and cold after she threatens you for questioning her judgement as a Good [[Cleric]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Soothe [[Silfy]] after she steals from you and tell her, you won't get angry. {{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]] you'll take the Wyvern Poison {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Persuade [[Kagha]] to fight against the Shadow Druids {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* After fighting the Shadow Druids, tell Zevlor you will kill the goblin camp's leaders without asking for compensation {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* If you are confronted about stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]] return the idol and apologise {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]'''
* Reveal his identity to [[Gandrel]] {{Approval|Astarion|-10}}
* Don't let him kill [[Gandrel]] {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Disagree with Auntie Ethel and tell her you believe Mayrina is in trouble
* Tell [[Mayrina]] that [[Auntie Ethel]] killed [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Reject the offer to get [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]] {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Reject [[Mayrina]]'s reward for saving her {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

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

'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Read the [[Necromancy of Thay]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* 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}}
* Tell [[Barcus Wroot]] that he owes you nothing after rescuing him {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Goblin 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}}
* 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}} 
* Agree to help [[Halsin]] after freeing him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Minthara]] that [[Sazza]] didn't know who you were. {{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}}

'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
* When speaking with [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]] in the Captain's Quarters, give the artifact to her {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* When convincing [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to give you the Githyanki egg, tell him you will raise it as your own or find a more forgiving creche {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* If you spared [[Youth Varrl]] and he thanks you, reply that a capacity for mercy is what separates us from feral beasts or tell him that his teacher obviously failed to instill discipline. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Underdark]]'''
* When [[BOOOAL]] offers to share his power, say you won't let him enslave the [[Kuo-toa]] any longer {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* Express your disgust toward slavery when talking to [[Ward Magmar]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Pay your respect to the corpes of dead deep gnomes after killing Brathwen and Viss. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* [[Persuasion|Persuade]] Skickpit you're willing to kill his slavers. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Agree to help [[Lunkbug]] find [[Philomeen]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Say that you need to free [[Nere]] for the [[Moonlantern]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when they're threatened by [[Nere]] once he's freed {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after fighting [[Nere]] alongside the Duergar {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Camp/Conversations'''
* When telling him how you'd like to die, tell him you'll spill his guts, or that you would prefer another party member do it {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Give Gale the [[Necromancy of Thay]], or destroy it. {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* When speaking to him at camp about the Necromancy of Thay after he's forced to stop reading it, suggest that he give the book to Gale or tell him to stop reading it {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Allow [[Volo]] to follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
* Say "I brought you back, didn't I?" or "I thought the mind flayer parasite protects you from light?" or "I think I preferred you as a pile of ash." when speaking to him after reviving him if he died from the Sun Lance blast in [[Rosymorn Monastery]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

'''Vampirism'''
:When you first catch him trying to drink your blood in camp: 
:* Tell him to leave after you catch him trying to drink your blood {{Approval|Astarion|-10}} (Astarion leaves the party)
:* Attempt to stake him while he's drinking your blood and fail {{Approval|Astarion|-10}} (Astarion leaves the party)
* Forbid him to drink blood from other people {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* During the first conversation about [[Cazador]], tell him he's on his own {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

'''Raphael's Deal'''
* When meeting Raphael, tell him "I'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole." {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* After meeting Raphael, tell Astarion that "you might not be able to outfox him, but I will." {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* As a [[Warlock]], say that he's "only a cambion" and that you can handle him after meeting Raphael. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Celebration at the Camp'''
* If you already have a partner, tell him "I'm looking forward to it. It'll be fun." or ask him 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. Then talk to Astarion again and tell him you're spending the night with someone else. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Turn him down if he offers to sleep with you. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Fail the [[Persuasion]] roll (DC 15) to make Astarion say 'please' when offering to sleep with you. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
}}

===Act Two===
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* Free [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
* When [[Harper Lassandra]] asks who's there, reply
** "I find the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire, perhaps with drinks?" as a [[Bard]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** "Peace - I am a druid. This land and its festering shadows, what do you know of it?" as a [[Druid]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** or "An expert in magic. Perhaps I can aid you in traversing this darkness. What do you know of it?" as a [[Wizard]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Fail to convince the hyena in the convoy that they do not belong to the goblins. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 
* Free [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], choose any response to [[Madeline]], that judges her actions; either that she is not to be forgiven or that it wasn't her fault (formulation of answer is based on class).
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], choose to stop [[Madeline]] from stabing herself. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Drink the truth serum-spiked wine [[Jaheira]] offers you. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Warn [[Isobel]] that [[Marcus]] plans to kidnap her. {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* 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]]'''
* Loose when playing hide-and-seek with [[Oliver]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 

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

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* When Yurgir says "That perfumed trickster swindled me - ''trapped'' me," talk to him instead of attacking {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Persuade [[Yurgir]] to let you help him find something to get him out of his contract with [[Raphael]] {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
* Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* Use the Neural Apparatus to release everyone in the Tadpoling Centre {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Camp/Conversations'''
* Tell him he's mad when he mentions enlisting [[Raphael]]'s help in finding out what his scars mean
*Refuse to help Astarion to stop Cazador after [[Raphael]] revealed his scars purpose {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
* Tell him you regret stopping him from drinking Araj's blood because the potion would have really helped {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}
* Tell him you slept with him because you wanted some fun, not to deal with this {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}
}}

===Act Three===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''

* Every dialogue option with [[Fist Rowan]]: 
** "They're innocent people.  You can't just kill them!" {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** "You're a monster. I'm reporting you to your commanding officer." {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** "Both sides need teaching a lesson: let's kill them all." {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Refuse to tear the [[Strange Ox]] apart, though you yearn to as the [[Dark Urge]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Telling [[Mattis]] to watch himself when he remarks how big [[Baldur's Gate]] is. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Promise [[Ulma]] to save the children after Astarion said, that they're already dead. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell newspaper-seller [[Lilly Beanbottom]] "You know murder's not a good thing, right?." {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Wulbren]] Gortash is the enemy, not the Gondians, and that you'll find another way. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Refuse to take the Runepowder Bomb from Wulbren. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell [[Tara]] to stop eating the carrier pigeons. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Donate gold to [[Manip Nestor]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
''During the "Test your love" game with the dryad [[Zethino]]:''
*Answer to the first question: "I don't think he's ever been happy." or " He's happy right now - look at that smile!" {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Reply with "Freedom." to the second question {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
**or "A nice, tasty rat." {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}
* Answer "Sharp wooden sticks." to the third question {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
**or "Forever feeling like a slave to someone else." {{Approval|Astarion|-4}}

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

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* Agree with the Brother Clements in the Open Hand Temple that Father Lorgan was right to accept everyone at the temple. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Stormshore Tabernacle]]'''
* Donate to a diety at their statue. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''
* When [[Araj Oblodra|Araj]] asks you to follow her inside, say "Lead on". {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Flymm Cargo]]'''
* When [[Allandra Grey]] comes to collect [[Redhammer]] after you've completed the [[Iron Throne]], side with the clerics of [[Umberlee]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Graveyard_(Lower_City)|Graveyard]]'''
* Tell Gothric Rillyn being buried alive "sounds like apt punishment for thievery". {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Lower City Sewers]]'''
* Tell Lorna her date was a vampire, after she implies they looked a bit like Astarion. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Ramazith's Tower]]'''
* Tell Lorroakan you're here to take him down after meeting with Dame Aylin. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[The Counting House]]'''
* Give [[Rags Deelarma]] begging outside the entrance a handful of coins. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Szarr Palace]]'''
* Fail to persuade him not to ascend or tell him you won't help him. ''(Astarion leaves the party)'' {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 

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

'''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]'''
* Side with [[Aylin]] against [[Lorroakan]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Facemaker's Boutique]]'''
* Interrupt [[Dolor]]'s assassination attempt by saying "Stop right there!". {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Elfsong Tavern]]'''     
(Can also trigger in [[Facemaker's Boutique]] if [[Devella Fountainhead]] moved away from the Elfsong Tavern before talking to her.)
* Tell Devella "I'll do my best" when she asks to follow the trial of the murders. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell Devella "I'll see what I can do" when she asks to warn the other potential murder victims. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[The Blushing Mermaid]]'''
* Turn down the [[Auntie Ethel|Hag]]'s offer to become your [[Gather_Your_Allies|ally]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Bhaal Temple]]'''
* Tell [[Orin]] "Baldur's Gate deserves such a fate. Your vision is exquisite". {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 

'''Camp/Conversations'''<br>
''During and after the party is ambushed by a group of vampire spawn at night:''
*Tell [[Leon]] and [[Aurelia]] that they can take Astarion to Cazador. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 
**Fail to persuade Astarion after the fight that you were only teasing him. (If in a romance with Astarion, he will end it.) {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
*Berate Astarion for deceiving the other spawn about their part in the Rite of Profane Ascension. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}
*Tell Astarion not to act haughty or what his life matters during the conversation following the assault. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 
*Tell him that Cazador truly broke him, or that he shouldn't have given up. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
''After Astarion has completed the Rite of Profane Ascension''
*Tell him he had to learn how not to become Cazador himself (This cutscene appears only when in a romance with Astarion, and choosing this course of dialogue will ruin the relationship.) {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}
*Agree to become his spawn, then refuse to kneel before him. (This cutscene appears only when in a romance with Astarion, and choosing this option will ruin the relationship.){{Approval|Astarion|-15}}}} 

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