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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
As a [[Rogue]], Astarion excels at [[Stealth]], [[Sleight of Hand]], and deadly [[Sneak Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack]]s. At Level 3, Astarion can become either a [[Thief]] or an [[Arcane Trickster]]. As a Thief, he gains an additional [[Bonus Action]], granting him more martial versatility in battle. As an Arcane Trickster, he gains the ability to cast a limited number of [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spells]]. | As a [[Rogue]], Astarion excels at [[Stealth]], [[Sleight of Hand]], and deadly [[Sneak Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack]]s. At Level 3, Astarion can become either a [[Thief]] or an [[Arcane Trickster]]. As a Thief, he gains an additional [[Bonus Action]], granting him more martial versatility in battle. As an Arcane Trickster, he gains the ability to cast a limited number of [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spells]]. | ||
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=== Starting Stats === | === Starting Stats === | ||
{{AttributeBlock|8|17|14|13|13|10}} | |||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Astarion is an Elf rogue residing in Baldur's Gate. One night, while being brutally attacked by [[Gur]], a vampire lord named [[Cazador]] appeared on his life, and made him a vampire spawn. Since that night, Astarion has been one Cazador's slaves and given the job of using his charms to bring him new victims, while being tortured almost daily. | |||
== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
Astarion has a sadistic personality and often approves of evil, cruel or egoistic actions though he seems to accept certain pragmatic ones. He likes a sort of hedonistic life-stlye, the most important things he finds in life being pleasure. He considers weak people to be unworthy or boring, though he doesn't actively attacks or try to harm them if they don't pose an immediate threat. | Astarion has a sadistic personality and often approves of evil, cruel or egoistic actions though he seems to accept certain pragmatic ones. He likes a sort of hedonistic life-stlye, the most important things he finds in life being pleasure. He considers weak people to be unworthy or boring, though he doesn't actively attacks or try to harm them if they don't pose an immediate threat. | ||
It is uncertain whether his personality changed after dealing with Cazador, or if he was already evil. | It is uncertain whether his personality changed after dealing with Cazador, or if he was already evil. | ||
== Recruitment == | |||
Astarion can be recruited in [[Chapter One]]. | |||
* Astarion can be found standing on a road west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] in the [[Wilderness]]. When found, a scene will play where he is looking for help in defeating an [[Intellect Devourer]]. Afterwards, he can be asked to join the party. | |||
== Approval == | |||
Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others. | |||
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain [[approval]]. | |||
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=== Act 1 === | |||
* Attack the Tieflings | * Attack the Tieflings | ||
* Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her | * Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her | ||
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* Tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies | * Tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies | ||
* Tell BOOOAL he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power | * Tell BOOOAL he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power | ||
}} | |||
== Disapproval == | |||
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 reign him in or restrict him in some way. | |||
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose [[approval]]. | |||
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=== Act 1 === | |||
* Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll | * Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll | ||
* Tell Arabella's mother that the druids are overreacting | * Tell Arabella's mother that the druids are overreacting | ||
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* Reject him during the Party. | * Reject him during the Party. | ||
* Give Gale [[Necromancy of Thay]] or destroy it. | * Give Gale [[Necromancy of Thay]] or destroy it. | ||
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== | == Romance == | ||
* Can [[romance]] players of any sex and race. | |||
After the Party, regardless of side '''but only with at least medium approval''', Astarion will offer the player to have ''"some fun"''. If the player accepts, he will meet with Astarion in the woods. They will embrace, and after kissing, Astarion will push the player into a tree, showing his teeth. The player can demand Astarion to hide them or give in. The lovers will fall into the ground and a sexual scene will occur. | The following section explains Astarion's romance. | ||
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After the Party, regardless of side '''but only with at least medium [[approval]]''', Astarion will offer the player to have ''"some fun"''. If the player accepts, he will meet with Astarion in the woods. They will embrace, and after kissing, Astarion will push the player into a tree, showing his teeth. The player can demand Astarion to hide them or give in. The lovers will fall into the ground and a sexual scene will occur. | |||
The player will wake up next morning, observing an already awake shirtless Astarion, noticing scars on his back. | The player will wake up next morning, observing an already awake shirtless Astarion, noticing scars on his back. | ||
}} | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Astarion is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon]. | * Astarion is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon]. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery widths=300px heights=300px> | <gallery widths=300px heights=300px> | ||
File:Astarion-beta.png|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Astarion's appearance pre-release. | File:Astarion-beta.png|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Astarion's appearance pre-release. | ||
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[[Category: Elves]] | [[Category: Elves]] | ||
[[Category: Humanoids]] | |||
[[Category: Rogues]] | [[Category: Rogues]] | ||
[[Category: Companions]] | [[Category: Companions]] | ||