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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? | ||
=== Starting class === | |||
Astarion starts as a [[Rogue]]. Upon reaching level three, he will default to the [[Arcane Trickster]] subclass. | |||
=== Companion quest === | === Companion quest === | ||
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=== Approval === | === Approval === | ||
{{Main|Astarion/approval}} | {{Main|Astarion/approval}} | ||
[[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. | [[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 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 rein him in or restrict him in some way. | 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 rein him in or restrict him in some way. | ||
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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]] is whether he will steal the power of the Vampire Ascendent for himself or kill Cazador and stop the rite. | 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]] is whether he will follow in Cazador's footsteps and steal the power of the Vampire Ascendent for himself or kill Cazador and stop the rite. | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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=== Proficiencies === | === Proficiencies === | ||
{{hlist| | {{hlist| | ||
==== Equipment proficiencies ==== | |||
* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}} | * {{SimpleWeaponsProf}} | ||
* {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} | * {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} | ||
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* {{LightArmour}}}} | * {{LightArmour}}}} | ||
{{hlist| | {{hlist| | ||
==== Save proficiencies ==== | |||
* [[Dexterity]] | * [[Dexterity]] | ||
* [[Intelligence]]}} | * [[Intelligence]]}} | ||
{{hlist| | {{hlist| | ||
==== Skill proficiencies ==== | |||
* [[Acrobatics]] | * [[Acrobatics]] | ||
* [[Deception]] | * [[Deception]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery heights=" | <gallery heights="200"> | ||
File: | File:Astarion Model.webp|Base model. | ||
File:Astarion Model Camp.png|Camp model. | |||
File:Astarion Model Underwear.png|Underwear model. | |||
File:Astarion Model Ascended.png|Ascended Model. | |||
File:Astarion Model EA.png|Early Access model. | |||
File:Astarion Default.webp|Appearance in the character creator. | |||
File:Edward-vanderghote-astarion-portrait.png|Portrait by Edward Vanderghote. | File:Edward-vanderghote-astarion-portrait.png|Portrait by Edward Vanderghote. | ||
File:Astarion | File:Astarion-promotional.webp|Promotional art. | ||
File:Astarion-beta.png|Appearance pre-release. | File:Astarion-beta.png|Appearance pre-release. | ||
File:Astarion-ea.jpg|During ''Early Access''. | File:Astarion-ea.jpg|During ''Early Access''. | ||
</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 game's 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] | ||
{{NavCompanions|state=expanded}} | {{NavCompanions|state=expanded}} | ||
[[Category:Humanoids]] | |||
[[Category:Undead]] | [[Category:Undead]] | ||
[[Category:Elves]] | |||
[[Category:Vampires]] | |||
[[Category:Origins]] | |||
[[Category:Companions]] | |||
[[Category:Rogues]] | |||
[[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]] | [[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]] | ||
[[Category:Characters in Act 1]] | |||
<indicator name="approval">[[/approval|Approval]]</indicator> | |||
<indicator name="romance">[[/romance|Romance]]</indicator> | |||
<indicator name="banter">[[/banter|Banter]]</indicator> | |||