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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}} | |||
== 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 === | |||
: <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. | |||
=== 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. | |||
=== 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. | |||
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 === | |||
{{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}}. | |||
= | ==== Spells known ==== | ||
===== Cantrips known ===== | |||
===Spells known=== | |||
===== Cantrips known===== | |||
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* [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf) | * [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf) | ||
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=== | === Unlockable actions === | ||
The following actions are unlockable through certain decisions in Astarion's companion quest: | |||
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{{SpoilerBox|custom=story details relating to Astarion's personal quest| | {{SpoilerBox|custom=story details relating to Astarion's personal quest| | ||
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== | ==== Proficiencies ==== | ||
===== 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) | |||
[[ | |||
== 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. | |||
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. | |||
Astarion | 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== | ==Achievements== | ||
{{Achievement|Just a Nibble}} | {{Achievement|Just a Nibble}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Astarion Model EA.png|Early Access Model | Astarion Model EA.png|Early Access Model | ||
</gallery> | </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== | ==External links== | ||