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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.

Neutral (0 - 29):

* "Well, hello. What can I do for you?"

* “Need Something?”

* "Little love, whatever could be the matter?"

* "My consort, we are so close to our triumph, I can almost taste it."

Spawn:

===Dark Urge exclusive===

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 dagger-happy friend. What troubles you?"

==Approval==

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'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''

'''[[Druid Grove]]'''

* Kick [[Timber]] the squirrel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}.  

** If you miss, try to kick her again {{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''

''While the Druid Grove is preparing for the goblin attack''

'''[[Forest]]'''

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]'''

'''[[Blighted Village]]'''

'''[[The Risen Road]]'''

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''

* 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]]'''

* Tell [[Torturer Spike]] to let you show him how it's done. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Then torture the prisoner. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Then throw a rock yourself. '''This will make Halsin hostile''' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''

'''[[Underdark]]'''

* Agree to be BOOOAL's chosen {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Spaw]] "Sure, I can handle those Duergar nearby" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''

* After rescuing [[Nere]], tell him to finish the slaves, or choose to say nothing {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''

:* Offer him your neck during sex {{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}} -->

* As the Dark Urge: Confess to murdering the bard {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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:* "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}}

'''Vampirism'''

'''Any Area'''

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'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''

* Talk to the [[Strange_Ox|Strange Ox]] in the stables and agree to keep its secret {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  

* After [[Mol]] is taken, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When [[Lassandra]] asks who's there, say:

* Run from the shadow ambush {{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

* 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?"

* Persuade Madeline to stab herself

* Tell Madeline to prove she's sorry

'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''

'''[[Reithwin Tollhouse]]'''

'''[[The Waning Moon]]'''

'''[[House of Healing]]'''

'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''

* Tell [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra]] that Astarion is his own person {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* Tell Astarion to 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}}

* 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 [[Ketheric Thorm]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''

* 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}}

* If you agreed to help [[Yurgir]], reassure [[Astarion]] that this is all part of the plan. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''

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'''[[Rivington]]'''

* As a Baldurian, tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his accent sounds more Rivington than Baldur's Gate {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''

* 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.

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''

* Agree with Brother Bill that if Father Logan had been pickier, he might still be alive.

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''

* 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}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''

* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Escort [[Counsellor Florrick]] out of the prison

'''[[Lower City]]'''

* 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}}

'''[[Lower City Sewers]]'''

'''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]'''

'''[[The Blushing Mermaid]]'''

'''[[Devil's Fee]]'''

'''[[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 Hope]]'''

* Refuse to remove your clothes for [[Haarlep]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Refuse to pledge your body to [[Haarlep]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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'''[[Druid Grove]]'''

* 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]]'''

'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''

* 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}}

'''[[Underdark]]'''

'''[[Grymforge]]'''

* 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}}

* 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}}

* 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}}

* 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}}

* 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}}

===Act Two===

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'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''

* 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]]'''

'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''

* Offer [[Fezzerk]] a fair fight

* Tell the guards to release [[Fezzerk]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''

'''Camp/Conversations'''

* Tell him he's mad when he mentions enlisting [[Raphael]]'s help in finding out what his scars mean

* 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}}

** "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}}

* 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 [[Tara]] to stop eating the carrier pigeons. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Donate gold to [[Manip Nestor]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Wyrm's_Rock_Fortress|Wyrms's Rock Fortress]]'''

'''[[Lower City]]'''

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

'''[[Graveyard_(Lower_City)|Graveyard]]'''

'''[[Lower City Sewers]]'''

'''[[Ramazith's Tower]]'''

'''[[The Counting House]]'''

'''[[Szarr Palace]]'''

'''[[House of Hope]]'''

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