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{{Infobox character | {{Infobox character | ||
| class = [[Rogue]] | | class = [[Rogue]] | ||
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| image = Astarion.png | | image = Astarion.png | ||
| imagecaption = Game cover artwork | | imagecaption = Game cover artwork | ||
| background = [[Charlatan]] | | background = [[Charlatan]] | ||
| race = [[High elf]] | | race = [[High elf]] | ||
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| full_name = Astarion Ancunín | | full_name = Astarion Ancunín | ||
| age = {{ublist| | | age = {{ublist| | ||
* 39 | * 39 (turned) | ||
* | * 269 (current)}} | ||
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]] | | hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]] | ||
| role = [[Origin characters|Origin character]], [[Companions|companion]]}} | | role = [[Origin characters|Origin character]], [[Companions|companion]]}} | ||
{{CompanionTab|Astarion}} | |||
'''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|Origin]] character and a [[Companion|companion]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. He is a [[High Elf]] [[Rogue]] with the [[Charlatan]] background, specialising in [[Stealth]] and [[Sneak Attack|Sneak Attacks]]. He is portrayed by {{va|Neil Newbon}} and was | '''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|Origin]] character and a [[Companion|companion]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. He is a [[High Elf]] [[Rogue]] with the [[Charlatan]] background, specialising in [[Stealth]] and [[Sneak Attack|Sneak Attacks]]. He is portrayed by {{va|Neil Newbon}} and was ceated by Stephen Rooney. | ||
{{Q|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion, apologising after a misunderstanding}} | {{Q|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion, apologising after a misunderstanding}} | ||
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=== Background === | === Background === | ||
Astarion prowled the night as a vampire spawn for centuries, serving a sadistic master until he was snatched away. Now he can walk in the light and has the chance at a new life, but how long can he keep his past buried? | Astarion prowled the night as a vampire spawn for centuries, serving a sadistic master until he was snatched away. Now he can walk in the light and has the chance at a new life, but how long can he keep his past buried? | ||
=== Companion quest === | === Companion quest === | ||
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=== Approval === | === Approval === | ||
{{Main|Astarion/ | {{Main|Astarion/Approval}} | ||
[[File:Astarion Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Astarion Approves|link=|Astarion Approves]] | [[File:Astarion Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Astarion Approves|link=|Astarion Approves]]Astarion approves of displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is inspired when the player gains access to areas or 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 approves of displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is inspired when the player gains access to areas or 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 disapproves of displays of weakness and does not like acts of kindness or charity that offer no reward. He also disapproves when the player tries to | Astarion disapproves of displays of weakness and does not like acts of kindness or charity that offer no reward. He also disapproves when the player tries to reign him in or restrict him in some way. | ||
== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
Astarion has the demeanour of a charming and confident nobleman with a biting wit. He enjoys making sarcastic remarks and japes at other people's expense, all the while acting smug and haughty. His decades of being a vampire have left him with a lack of moral scruples compared to the more upstanding members of the party, making him come off as ruthless at best or outright sadistic at worst. | Astarion has the demeanour of a charming and confident nobleman with a biting wit. He enjoys making sarcastic remarks and japes at other people's expense, all the while acting smug and haughty. His decades of being a vampire have left him with a lack of moral scruples compared to the more upstanding members of the party, making him come off as ruthless at best or outright sadistic at worst. However, he does have certain lines he'd prefer not to cross, specifically killing innocent people, especially when it's for their blood. He starts the game simply drinking from animals, though he will gladly drink from the player when it is consensual. | ||
At the beginning of the game's story, Astarion has recently escaped his abuser and discovered that sunlight no longer hurts him. As such, he comes off as reckless and hedonistic at times, wishing to enjoy his newfound freedom as much as possible. He shares this outlook with fellow party member [[Karlach]]. Once it is discovered that his immunity to sunlight is due to the [[Tadpole]], Astarion is less excited than the rest of the party at the prospect of destroying the tadpoles, instead wishing to find a way to wield their power instead. | At the beginning of the game's story, Astarion has recently escaped his abuser and discovered that sunlight no longer hurts him. As such, he comes off as reckless and hedonistic at times, wishing to enjoy his newfound freedom as much as possible. He shares this outlook with fellow party member [[Karlach]]. Once it is discovered that his immunity to sunlight is due to the [[Tadpole]], Astarion is less excited than the rest of the party at the prospect of destroying the tadpoles, instead wishing to find a way to wield their power instead. | ||
Tragically, his demeanour belies the trauma of decades of abuse. Astarion's sire, the vampire lord [[Cazador]], performed horrifically depraved acts on Astarion that left both physical and psychological scars. He is utterly ruthless in his pursuit of revenge on Cazador and is not afraid to commit acts of cruelty or deception in the pursuit of that quest, being one of the few party members enthusiastic about making a pact with [[Raphael]]. The crux of his [[The Pale Elf|personal quest]] | Tragically, his demeanour belies the trauma of decades of abuse. Astarion's sire, the vampire lord [[Cazador]], performed horrifically depraved acts on Astarion that left both physical and psychological scars. He is utterly ruthless in his pursuit of revenge on Cazador and is not afraid to commit acts of cruelty or deception in the pursuit of that quest, being one of the few party members enthusiastic about making a pact with [[Raphael]]. The crux of his [[The Pale Elf|personal quest]] whether Astarion will become as cruel and monstrous as Cazador, or if the player can convince him to ultimately become a better person than his abuser. | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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=== Proficiencies === | === Proficiencies === | ||
{{hlist| | {{hlist| | ||
; Equipment | |||
* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}} | * {{SimpleWeaponsProf}} | ||
* {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} | * {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} | ||
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* {{LightArmour}}}} | * {{LightArmour}}}} | ||
{{hlist| | {{hlist| | ||
; Saves | |||
* [[Dexterity]] | * [[Dexterity]] | ||
* [[Intelligence]]}} | * [[Intelligence]]}} | ||
{{hlist| | {{hlist| | ||
; Skills | |||
* [[Acrobatics]] | * [[Acrobatics]] | ||
* [[Deception]] | * [[Deception]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery heights=" | <gallery heights="250px" mode="packed"> | ||
File:Astarion_Default.webp|Appearance in the character creator. | |||
File:Edward-vanderghote-astarion-portrait.png|Portrait by Edward Vanderghote. | |||
File:Astarion Model.webp|Base model. | File:Astarion Model.webp|Base model. | ||
Astarion Model Ascended.png|Ascended Model. | |||
Astarion Model EA.png|Early Access model. | |||
File:Astarion-beta.png|Appearance pre-release. | |||
File:Astarion-ea.jpg|Astarion during ''Early Access''. | |||
File:Astarion | |||
File: | |||
File:Astarion-promotional.webp|Promotional art. | File:Astarion-promotional.webp|Promotional art. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* Can be spoken to with {{SmallIcon|Speak with Dead Icon.png}} [[Speak with Dead]]. | * Can be spoken to with {{SmallIcon|Speak with Dead Icon.png}} [[Speak with Dead]]. | ||
* The inscription on Astarion's gravestone reads "Astarion Ancunín: 229 - 268 DR 468 DR -", as per the | * The inscription on Astarion's gravestone reads "Astarion Ancunín: 229 - 268 DR 468 DR -", as per the games devnotes. | ||
* Astarion was 39 years old when Cazador turned him. | * Astarion was 39 years old when Cazador turned him. | ||
*BG3 Senior writer Stephen Rooney is the creator & main writer of Astarion. | *BG3 Senior writer Stephen Rooney is the creator & main writer of Astarion. | ||
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* [https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/claims/bg3/char-sheets/BG3-Astarion-Sheet.pdf Astarion's free D&D Character sheet pdf on D&D Beyond] | * [https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/claims/bg3/char-sheets/BG3-Astarion-Sheet.pdf Astarion's free D&D Character sheet pdf on D&D Beyond] | ||
[[Category: Elves]] | |||
[[Category: Companions]] | |||
[[Category: Origins]] | |||
{{NavCompanions|state=expanded}} | {{NavCompanions|state=expanded}} | ||
[[Category:Undead]] | [[Category:Undead]] | ||
[[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]] | [[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]] | ||