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* Volunteer any companion except Astarion to the stage. {{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}} | * 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]]''' | '''[[Open Hand Temple]]''' | ||
* <u>Agree</u> with Brother Bill that if Father Logan had been pickier, he might still be alive. | * <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. | * Agree to bear the curse and withstand [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation's]] madness. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | ||
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]''' | '''[[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. | * <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}} | * Pass the [[Investigation]] check to find [[Ffion Goldgrind|Ffion's]] body in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]]{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* Agree that it doesn't matter whether the other spawn have to die in the Rite. {{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'' | ''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}} '' | * 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]]''' | '''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]''' | ||
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** [[Persuasion|Persuade]] or [[Intimidation|intimidate]] them to stand against Cazador {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(if you haven't learned of the Rite yet)''. | ** [[Persuasion|Persuade]] or [[Intimidation|intimidate]] them to stand against Cazador {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(if you haven't learned of the Rite yet)''. | ||
* When speaking to [[Sebastian]] in [[Cazador's Dungeon]] tell him you'll set them free OR ask if he can control his hunger. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either)'' | * When speaking to [[Sebastian]] in [[Cazador's Dungeon]] tell him you'll set them free OR ask if he can control his hunger. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either)'' | ||
* Successfully | * Successfully keep Astarion from completing the Rite of Profane Ascension {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | ||
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* Convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} | * Convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} | ||
'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]''' | '''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''<br> | ||
''At the hatchery:'' | ''At the hatchery:'' | ||
* Persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]], telling him: | * Persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]], telling him: | ||
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** OR, Playing as a [[Githyanki]], say you'll see it becomes the greatest ''ghaik''-slayer {{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:'' | ''In the training room:'' | ||
* After saving [[Youth Varrl]], tell him: | * After saving [[Youth Varrl]] by whatever means, tell him: | ||
** That capacity for mercy is what separates us from feral beasts {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} | ** 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}} | ** OR That his teacher obviously failed to instill discipline. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} | ||
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'''Camp/Conversation''' | '''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) | * 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}} | ** 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}} | * 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}} | * 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 help, then mock him about 'cleric of Gond' {{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 | * Allow [[Volo]] to follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite | ||
* If Astarion died from the Lathander's Lance blast in [[Rosymorn Monastery]], talk to him and choose any line '''except''' the promise to be more careful next time {{Approval|Astarion|-5}} | * 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]]''' | '''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]''' | ||
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'''Celebration at the Camp''' | '''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}} | * 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}} | * 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}} | ||
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'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | '''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | ||
* | * At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} | ||
'''Camp/Conversations''' | '''Camp/Conversations''' | ||
* After defending | * 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 | ** 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 regret stopping him from drinking Araj's blood {{Approval|Astarion|-15}} | ||
** Tell him you slept with him because you wanted some fun {{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 | ** 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]] | '''[[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}} '' | * When he tries to feel through his scars with fingers, offer your help, then mock him about 'cleric of Gond' {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} | ||
* When he says he's going to ask [[Raphael|Raphael's]] help | ▶ '''''Note:''' This cutscene will show up only if it hasn't occured in Act One'' | ||
** OR | * When he says he's going to ask [[Raphael|Raphael's]] help with investigating his scars, tell him he's mad {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} | ||
* After [[Raphael]] reveals | ** 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}} | |||
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Revision as of 21:24, 19 June 2024
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Template:CompanionTab Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is 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. 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
Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
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?"
Dark Urge exclusive
Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.
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)
Approval
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain approval.
Act One
Act Two
Act Three
Disapproval
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose approval.
Act One
Act Two
Act Three