Astarion is both an origin character, as well as a recruitable companion in the Baldur’s Gate 3 video game.
He is a high-elf rogue, as well as a vampire spawn.
In Astarion’s backstory, he was turned into a vampire spawn by an ancient and powerful vampire, serving as a loyal servant for centuries. Despite his dark past, Astarion harbors a deep-seated desire for freedom and a chance to live his life away from the shadow of his master. His encounter with the player character is seen as an opportunity to break free from his servitude.
Quotes
- Well, apparently there’s a limit. Somewhere between a nice summer’s day and the FULL, CONCENTRATED POWER OF THE SUN!
- I can’t even tell if any of you are acting strange because you’ve been replaced or because this group is full of weirdos!
- I’m not afraid. Not of you, not of your darkness. I’m not going anywhere.
- You have an aura of irresistable desperation about you! I like it.
- Nonsense, I look fabulous in whatever I choose to wear.
- Why she sounds positively demented. I love it! Let’s tell her everything.