Astarion: Difference between revisions

	Vampire Spawn
Astarion Ancunín
	Stats
	Level 1
Race	High Elf
Type	Humanoid
HP	10
AC	11
Movement Speed	9m / 30ft
Size	Medium
Weight	75kg / 150lbs
Proficiency Bonus	+2
Initiative	+2
	Passive features
	Darkvision Fey Ancestry
Character information
Class	Rogue
Background	Charlatan
Location	Wilderness
Enemies	Cazador
Additional information
Voice actor	Neil Newbon
Models

Revision as of 16:50, 7 November 2023

Astarion is an Origin character and a companion in Baldur's Gate 3. Astarion is an Elf Rogue with the Charlatan background, and specialises in Stealth and Sneak Attacks.

And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.
— Astarion, apologising after a misunderstanding

Overview

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?

Recruitment

Recruitable in Act 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.

Companion quest

Astarion's companion quest is called The Pale Elf, which unravels as Astarion explores his newfound freedom, as he comes to term with the abuse inflicted on him, as well as the abuse he's inflicted on others.

Approval

Astarion approved of 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 disapproves of 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.

Gameplay

Astarion's default starting class is rogue, and as a vampire spawn, he has access to a unique Vampire Bite.

Spells known

Cantrips known

Fire Bolt (from High Elf)

Unlockable actions

The following actions are unlockable through certain decisions in Astarion's companion quest:

Spoiler warning! This section reveals story details relating to Astarion's personal quest

Ascendant Bite (if Astarion becomes an Vampire Ascendant)
Misty Escape (if Astarion becomes a Vampire Ascendant)

Proficiencies

Equipment

Saving throws

Skills

History

Astarion was once a young high elven magistrate, he was one day he was assaulted by a gang of Gurs, and nearly killed. The vampire lord Cazador Szarr, who had taken interested in the young man, aproached the dying elf and turned into one of his servants – a vampire spawn.

Cazador groomed Astararion, abusing him physically and emotionally, until the young elf had also turned into an abuser. Soon enough Astarion was himself seducing the nobility of Baldur's Gate, luring the young aristocrats to his master.

Unbeknownst to Astarion, Cazador had seceretly made a deal with the archdevil Mephistopheles to invoke the Rite of Profane Ascension – Szarr was planning to siphon the lifeforce of a thousand souls, including Astarion's, to become a vampire ascendant.

Before the vampire lord's plans could come to fruition, Astarion was kidnapped and infected with a special illithid tadpole. And so, Astarion's journey to freedom from his master could begin ...

Achievements

Just a Nibble
Let Astarion bite you - ouch.

Gallery

Astarion's appearance pre-release.
Astarion during Early Access.
Early Access Model

Notes

Can be spoken to with Speak with Dead.
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.
The poems inscribed by Cazador on Astarion'd back are actually linked to the Ascension Ritual.

External links

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+'''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|Origin]] character and a [[Companion|companion]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. Astarion is an [[Elf]] [[Rogue]] with the [[Charlatan]] background, and specialises in [[Stealth]] and [[Sneak Attack|Sneak Attacks]].
+{{Q|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion, apologising after a misunderstanding}}
-'''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|Origin]] character and [[companion|companion]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He is an [[Elf]] [[Rogue]] with the [[Charlatan]] background.
+== Overview ==
+=== 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?
-Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a [[companion]] early on.
+=== Recruitment ===
+: <small> Recruitable in [[Act One]].</small>
+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.
-Can be spoken to with {{SmallIcon|Speak with Dead Icon.png}} [[Speak with Dead]].
+=== Companion quest ===
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Pale Elf]].}}
+Astarion's companion quest is called [[The Pale Elf]], which unravels as Astarion explores his newfound freedom, as he comes to term with the abuse inflicted on him, as well as the abuse he's inflicted on others.
-{{Q|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion, apologizing after a misunderstanding}}
+=== Approval ===
+[[File:Astarion Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Astarion Approves|link=|Astarion Approves]]Astarion approved of 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.
-== Gameplay==
+Astarion disapproves of 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.
-As a [[Rogue]], Astarion excels at [[Stealth]], [[Sleight of Hand]], and deadly [[Sneak Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack]]s. At Level 3, Astarion can become a [[Thief]], [[Assassin]], or [[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]].
-Astarion's [[Background]] is [[Charlatan]].
+=== Gameplay ===
+{{hatnote|See also: [[Rogue]].}}
+Astarion's default starting class is rogue, and as a vampire spawn, he has access to a unique {{SAI|Vampire Bite}}.
-===Proficiencies===
+==== Spells known ====
+===== Cantrips known =====
-=====Equipment=====
-*{{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
-*{{LightArmour}}
-=====Saving throws=====
-*{{Icon|Dexterity Ability Icon.png|35|link=Dexterity}} [[Dexterity]]
-*{{Icon|Intelligence Ability Icon.png|35|link=Intelligence}} [[Intelligence]]
-===== Skills=====
-*[[Acrobatics]]
-*[[Deception]]
-*[[Perception]]
-*[[Performance]]
-*[[Persuasion]]
-*[[Sleight of Hand]] (x2)
-*[[Stealth]] (x2)
-===Spells known===
-===== Cantrips known=====
 {{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
 * [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf)
 {{div col end}}
-===Special abilities===
+=== Unlockable actions ===
+The following actions are unlockable through certain decisions in Astarion's companion quest:
 {{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
-* {{SAI|Vampire Bite}}
 {{div col end}}
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 }}
-==Recruitment==
+==== Proficiencies ====
-Astarion can be recruited in [[Act One]].
+===== Equipment =====
-*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.
+*{{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
+*{{LightArmour}}
+===== Saving throws =====
+*{{Icon|Dexterity Ability Icon.png|35|link=Dexterity}} [[Dexterity]]
+*{{Icon|Intelligence Ability Icon.png|35|link=Intelligence}} [[Intelligence]]
-==Background==
+===== Skills =====
-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?
+*[[Acrobatics]]
+*[[Deception]]
-== Personal Quest==
+*[[Perception]]
-Astarion's [[:Category:Companion Quests|Companion Quest]] is: [[The Pale Elf]]
+*[[Performance]]
+*[[Persuasion]]
-==Personality==
+*[[Sleight of Hand]] (x2)
-Astarion has a sadistic personality and often approves of evil, cruel or egotistic actions, though he seems to accept certain pragmatic ones. He values hedonism. He is disdainful, but not hostile, towards those he considers weak and unworthy of his attention.
+*[[Stealth]] (x2)
-==Interactions==
-===Approval & Disapproval ===
-[[File:Astarion Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Astarion Approves|link=|Astarion Approves]]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 reign him in or restrict him in some way.
-''Main Article: [[Astarion/Approval]]''
+== History ==
+{{SpoilerWarning}}
+Astarion was once a young high elven magistrate, he was one day he was assaulted by a gang of [[Gur|Gurs]], and nearly killed. The vampire lord [[Cazador Szarr]], who had taken interested in the young man, aproached the dying elf and turned into one of his servants – a vampire spawn.
-===Romance===
+Cazador groomed Astararion, abusing him physically and emotionally, until the young elf had also turned into an abuser. Soon enough Astarion was himself seducing the nobility of Baldur's Gate, luring the young aristocrats to his master.
-: ''See [[Astarion/Romance]]''
-Astarion can be [[romance]]d.
+Unbeknownst to Astarion, Cazador had seceretly made a deal with the archdevil Mephistopheles to invoke the Rite of Profane Ascension – Szarr was planning to siphon the lifeforce of a thousand souls, including Astarion's, to become a vampire ascendant.
+Before the vampire lord's plans could come to fruition, Astarion was kidnapped and infected with a special illithid tadpole. And so, Astarion's journey to freedom from his master could begin ...
 ==Achievements==
 {{Achievement|Just a Nibble}}
-==Trivia==
-*Astarion is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon].
-* {{blur|The inscription on Astarion's gravestone reads "Astarion Ancunín: 229 - 268 DR 468 DR -", as per the games devnotes.}}
-* {{blur|Astarion was 39 years old when Cazador turned him.}}
 ==Gallery==
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 Astarion Model EA.png|Early Access Model
 </gallery>
+== Notes ==
+* 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 games devnotes.
+* Astarion was 39 years old when Cazador turned him.
+* The poems inscribed by Cazador on Astarion'd back are actually linked to the Ascension Ritual.
 ==External links==

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