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* If you start attacking the tieflings before [[Minthara]] arrives, betray her while speaking to her. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | * If you start attacking the tieflings before [[Minthara]] arrives, betray her while speaking to her. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
* Tell Pandirna that you are here for the show {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell Pandirna that you are here for the show {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Tell [[Lakrissa]] to buy you a drink to be even {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(this point may be earned either before attack or after defeating goblins)'' | |||
* Playing as an {{Race|Elf}} or as a {{Race|Drow}}, instigate a fight with Minthara {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | * Playing as an {{Race|Elf}} or as a {{Race|Drow}}, instigate a fight with Minthara {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only after you helped Minthara to slaughter the Grove'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only after you helped Minthara to slaughter the Grove''</small> | ||
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* Interrupt the bugbear and ogre couple in the barn {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Interrupt the bugbear and ogre couple in the barn {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR let Astarion interrupt them. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ** OR let Astarion interrupt them. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' The latter option is available only if '''neither Shadowheart nor Wyll are''' in the party, otherwise one of them would interfere and try to stop the player'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' The latter option is available only if '''neither Shadowheart nor Wyll are''' in the party, otherwise one of them would interfere and try to stop the player''</small> | ||
* After summoning [[Lump the Enlightened]] and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * After summoning [[Lump the Enlightened]] and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This approval can be gained the same way, too, if the ogres come to your camp to resolve the deal | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This approval can be gained the same way, too, if the ogres come to your camp to resolve the deal</small> | ||
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* Tell Minthara that Sazza was too stupid to understand you prior {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell Minthara that Sazza was too stupid to understand you prior {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Lolth-Sworn Drow}}, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Lolth-Sworn Drow}}, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' Sazza must be freed from the cage in Emerald Grove''</small> | ||
* Agree to attack the Grove with Minthara with or without asking for a reward. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Agree to attack the Grove with Minthara with or without asking for a reward. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** OR/THEN order Flind to attack other gnolls. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR/THEN order Flind to attack other gnolls. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** After the battle is resolved, order Flind to off herself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** After the battle is resolved, order Flind to off herself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' These options '''are not mutually exclusive''' and can be used one after another subsequently, in given order, which allows to gain all three points'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' These options '''are not mutually exclusive''' and can be used one after another subsequently, in given order, which allows to gain all three points''</small> | ||
* Tell [[Rugan]] that you are here for the cargo, not to rescue him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell [[Rugan]] that you are here for the cargo, not to rescue him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Save Rugan, then tell him to give the cargo to you, using {{Skill|Intimidation}} or provoking a fight {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Save Rugan, then tell him to give the cargo to you, using {{Skill|Intimidation}} or provoking a fight {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** Save her from the device during the first phase {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(to do this, succeed a passive {{Ability check|Perception|14}}, then succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|30}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|30}})''. | ** Save her from the device during the first phase {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(to do this, succeed a passive {{Ability check|Perception|14}}, then succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|30}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|30}})''. | ||
** Let her proceed to the second phase, then stop the purification {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|21}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} or {{Ability check|Deception|30}}) | ** Let her proceed to the second phase, then stop the purification {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|21}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} or {{Ability check|Deception|30}}) | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2''. | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2''. </small> | ||
◆ ''In the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Hatchery|Hatchery]]:'' | ◆ ''In the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Hatchery|Hatchery]]:'' | ||
* Tell [[Ko'kuu|Varsh Ko'kuu]] that the last [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]] is clearly a dud {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell [[Ko'kuu|Varsh Ko'kuu]] that the last [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]] is clearly a dud {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Tell Ko'kuu that if he gives you the egg, you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either | * Tell Ko'kuu that if he gives you the egg, you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either choice brings equal approval and immediately starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)'' | ||
◆ ''In the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Classroom|Classroom]]:'' | ◆ ''In the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Classroom|Classroom]]:'' | ||
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* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], tell the devil: | * When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], tell the devil: | ||
** "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' If playing as [[Wyll]] origin, this line will run as "a deal with another devil"'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' If playing as [[Wyll]] origin, this line will run as "a deal with another devil"''</small> | ||
** OR tell him to "fix it or die by your hand" {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ** OR tell him to "fix it or die by your hand" {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
* Discussing with Astarion the cambion's offer, say that you are not Raphael's plaything. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Discussing with Astarion the cambion's offer, say that you are not Raphael's plaything. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* At the very first long rest, when he says he'll keep watch, answer that you'll sleep better for it {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | * At the very first long rest, when he says he'll keep watch, answer that you'll sleep better for it {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | ||
* When he asks how you'd like him to kill you, choose any way he proposes (decapitation, stabbing, or poison) {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''(either option)'' | * When he asks how you'd like him to kill you, choose any way he proposes (decapitation, stabbing, or poison) {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''(either option)'' | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are not available if playing as [[Gale]] origin'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' These options are not available if playing as [[Gale]] origin''</small> | ||
:* OR Promise to spill his guts if he tries {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}, then say you'll take him down with you {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | :* OR Promise to spill his guts if he tries {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}, then say you'll take him down with you {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
* After Astarion prompts you to call him beautiful (cutscene with a mirror), choose any option (including the line about '' 'shallow praise' '') {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * After Astarion prompts you to call him beautiful (cutscene with a mirror), choose any option (including the line about '' 'shallow praise' '') {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* Agree to sleep with Astarion. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''(starts the romance with the spawn)''{{ref|At the Tiefling celebration, choosing sequence of options "Knowing you, it probably is", -> "Maybe, if you say please", -> "No, it's not happening" brings both {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} and {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}. The equivalent dialogue path in the Goblin party gives {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} approval only, as of game version 4.1.1.6072089}} | * Agree to sleep with Astarion. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''(starts the romance with the spawn)''{{ref|At the Tiefling celebration, choosing sequence of options "Knowing you, it probably is", -> "Maybe, if you say please", -> "No, it's not happening" brings both {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} and {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}. The equivalent dialogue path in the Goblin party gives {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} approval only, as of game version 4.1.1.6072089}} | ||
:* Offer him your neck during sexual intercourse {{Approval|Astarion|+10}} | :* Offer him your neck during sexual intercourse {{Approval|Astarion|+10}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' Astarion might propose to spend a night together anytime in regular dialogue once his approval rate has come up to 40+, | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' Astarion might propose to spend a night together anytime in regular dialogue once his approval rate has come up to 40+, unless you have reached the point of camp celebration first''</small><br> | ||
◆ ''Other companions and camp followers'' | ◆ ''Other companions and camp followers'' | ||
* At the very first long rest, tell [[Shadowheart]] to remain cautious on unfamiliar territory {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * At the very first long rest, tell [[Shadowheart]] to remain cautious on unfamiliar territory {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When Shadowheart comes to the camp all not herself, choose to attack her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When Shadowheart comes to the camp all not herself, choose to attack her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This scene occurs only if you have missed all opportunities to recruit the cleric at the beginning of the game'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This scene occurs only if you have missed all opportunities to recruit the cleric at the beginning of the game''</small> | ||
* When [[Lae'zel]] intends to kill everyone before turning into mind flayers, ask her to give you the knife, then slit her throat {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When [[Lae'zel]] intends to kill everyone before turning into mind flayers, ask her to give you the knife, then slit her throat {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When [[Wyll]] comes to the camp with the intent to kill [[Karlach]], call the warlock stubborn {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When [[Wyll]] comes to the camp with the intent to kill [[Karlach]], call the warlock stubborn {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◆ ''Other conversations'' | ◆ ''Other conversations'' | ||
* Agree with Astarion that using illithid powers to manipulate others could be useful. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}<br> | * Agree with Astarion that using illithid powers to manipulate others could be useful. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}<br> | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This dialogue is available only after using 'illithid' dialogue line for the first time in your walkthrough''. | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This dialogue is available only after using 'illithid' dialogue line for the first time in your walkthrough<!-- if you have several companions in the party, speak to Astarion first of them to gain his approval-->''.</small> | ||
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** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, call yourself an escaped lunatic {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, call yourself an escaped lunatic {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When the [[Shadow]]s warp [[Yonas|Harper Yonas]], choose to run from the fight {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When the [[Shadow]]s warp [[Yonas|Harper Yonas]], choose to run from the fight {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' The [[Dark Urge]] option to "Abandon them" does not bring approval.'' <br> | <small>▶''''' Note:''' The [[Dark Urge]] option to "Abandon them" does not bring approval.'' </small><br> | ||
◆ ''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:'' | ◆ ''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:'' | ||
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* Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, protect them from [[Harpers]], thus maintaining your cover as a True Soul {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, protect them from [[Harpers]], thus maintaining your cover as a True Soul {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Side with the ambushing Harpers. Then, after defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and keep the [[Moonlantern]].{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Immediately starts the fight with remaining Harpers)''. | ** OR Side with the ambushing Harpers. Then, after defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and keep the [[Moonlantern]].{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Immediately starts the fight with remaining Harpers)''. | ||
▶'''''Note:''' Works, too, if you managed to pick the lantern up during the battle.'' | <small>▶'''''Note:''' Works, too, if you managed to pick the lantern up during the battle.''</small> | ||
* If ambushing the convoy '''with''' the Harpers, start the dialogue with Kar'niss and {{Skill|Deception|deceive}} it into giving you the lantern {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If ambushing the convoy '''with''' the Harpers, start the dialogue with Kar'niss and {{Skill|Deception|deceive}} it into giving you the lantern {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Then use {{Skill|Deception}} again to convince the drider to walk away into the shadows {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Then use {{Skill|Deception}} again to convince the drider to walk away into the shadows {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◆ ''When dealing with [[He Who Was]]:'' | ◆ ''When dealing with [[He Who Was]]:'' | ||
* Agree to find [[Madeline's Ledger]] for He Who Was {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Agree to find [[Madeline's Ledger]] for He Who Was {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Order [[Madeline]] to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Evil {{Class|Cleric}} | * Order [[Madeline]] to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for Evil {{Class|Cleric}})'' | ||
** Then tell her to stab herself and don't stop OR to prove she is sorry {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} ''(either option)'' | ** Then tell her to stab herself and don't stop OR to prove she is sorry {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} ''(either option)'' | ||
** Finally succeed a {{Skill|Persuasion}} roll to keep her going {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ** Finally succeed a {{Skill|Persuasion}} roll to keep her going {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
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* If Danis '''died''' while saving attempt, tell Bex that he is better off dead than abandoned in Moonrise {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If Danis '''died''' while saving attempt, tell Bex that he is better off dead than abandoned in Moonrise {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* If Danis '''survived''' and reunited with Bex: | * If Danis '''survived''' and reunited with Bex: | ||
** Smile and then say it's wonderful to see them together OR mention that it is all thanks to you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | ** Smile and then say it's wonderful to see them together OR mention that it is all thanks to you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Class|Cleric}})'' | ||
◆ ''Dealing with [[Rolan]], [[Cal]] and [[Lia]]:'' | ◆ ''Dealing with [[Rolan]], [[Cal]] and [[Lia]]:'' | ||
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* Help Mol win the game against Raphael using the {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Class|Bard}}, {{Class|Monk}}, or {{Class|Wizard}} options {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)'' | * Help Mol win the game against Raphael using the {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Class|Bard}}, {{Class|Monk}}, or {{Class|Wizard}} options {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)'' | ||
** After Raphael disappears, tell Astarion that carving scars in his back must have been excruciating {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** After Raphael disappears, tell Astarion that carving scars in his back must have been excruciating {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' The cutscene continues towards this course only if you '''haven't ever seen his scars prior'''. If you haven't come to the inn at all, this option will occur in the dialogue with Raphael near the [[Thorm Mausoleum]] entrance'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' The cutscene continues towards this course only if you '''haven't ever seen his scars in any cutscene prior'''. If you haven't come to the inn at all, this option will occur in the dialogue with Raphael near the [[Thorm Mausoleum]] entrance''</small> | ||
* After Mol is taken during the assault, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * After Mol is taken during the assault, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◎ '''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br> | ◎ '''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br> | ||
◆ ''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:'' | ◆ ''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:'' | ||
* Convince [[Gerringothe Thorm]] to end herself by any available option. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} '' | * Convince [[Gerringothe Thorm]] to end herself by any available option. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} <small>▶ '''''Note:''' Requires sequentive DC 18 and then DC 21 rolls on various skills, including class-based options''</small> | ||
◆ '' In the [[House of Healing]]:'' | ◆ '' In the [[House of Healing]]:'' | ||
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** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)'' | ** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)'' | ||
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through {{Skill|Performance}} roll) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} .''(each time)'' | * Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through {{Skill|Performance}} roll) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} .''(each time)'' | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' If | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent {{Skill|Deception}} roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.''</small> | ||
* By any means make the Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * By any means make the Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, after Ketheric declares the sentence, intervene and say you can make Minthara's passing ''much'' more creative {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, after Ketheric declares the sentence, intervene and say you can make Minthara's passing ''much'' more creative {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When [[Z'rell|Disciple Z'rell]] orders you to decide the goblins' fate, kill them through illithid powers {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When [[Z'rell|Disciple Z'rell]] orders you to decide the goblins' fate, kill them through illithid powers {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' A {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} character will have several options, all gaining points'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' A {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} character will have several options, all gaining points'' </small> | ||
◆ ''Talking to Z'rell after the trial:'' | ◆ ''Talking to Z'rell after the trial:'' | ||
* If you killed the goblins: | * If you killed the goblins: | ||
** Distract Z'rell with "your lusts for Astarion" when she searches your mind for the proof of your faith {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Distract Z'rell with "your lusts for Astarion" when she searches your mind for the proof of your faith {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if you're romancing the spawn'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if you're romancing the spawn''</small> | ||
:* Then ask her to show something real of the power that [[Absolute]] gifted her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | :* Then ask her to show something real of the power that [[Absolute]] gifted her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* If you have already helped [[Balthazar]] to retrieve [[Nightsong]]: | * If you have already helped [[Balthazar]] to retrieve [[Nightsong]]: | ||
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* If you haven't come to [[Last Light Inn]] at all, before final fight for Moonrise Towers tell Jaheira you are a foe. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If you haven't come to [[Last Light Inn]] at all, before final fight for Moonrise Towers tell Jaheira you are a foe. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop|rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop|rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option requires first {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}}, and any of subsequent DC 30 checks, OR a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}} if you have found and read Melodia's [[Letter to Ketheric]]'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option requires first {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}}, and any of subsequent DC 30 checks, OR a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}} if you have found and read Melodia's [[Letter to Ketheric]]''</small> | ||
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* When speaking to the orthon initially, choose to attack him straightaway. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | * When speaking to the orthon initially, choose to attack him straightaway. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
** OR Talk to Yurgir about his pact, succeed a passive {{Skill|Insight}} check and three subsequent {{Skill|Persuasion}} checks to make him kill the Merregons, shoot his [[Displacer Beast]] [[Nessa]], and finally off himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ** OR Talk to Yurgir about his pact, succeed a passive {{Skill|Insight}} check and three subsequent {{Skill|Persuasion}} checks to make him kill the Merregons, shoot his [[Displacer Beast]] [[Nessa]], and finally off himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' The Insight check is not needed when playing as a {{Class|Bard}} or a {{Class|Warlock}}'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' The Insight check is not needed when playing as a {{Class|Bard}} or a {{Class|Warlock}}''</small> | ||
* If you agreed to help Yurgir: | * If you agreed to help Yurgir: | ||
** Successfully {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} of the [[Hoarding Merregon]] and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Successfully {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} of the [[Hoarding Merregon]] and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Speak to Nessa via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and {{Skill|Persuasion|convince}} her that her love to the orthon is caused by dosed meat {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Speak to Nessa via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and {{Skill|Persuasion|convince}} her that her love to the orthon is caused by dosed meat {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if the party has earlier investigated the dead spider carcass or detected thoughts of the merregon'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if the party has earlier investigated the dead spider carcass or detected thoughts of the merregon''</small> | ||
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tell Nessa you didn't think the displacer beasts were ''slaves''. Then discuss her love to the orthon and finally say that love is a disease like any other {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tell Nessa you didn't think the displacer beasts were ''slaves''. Then discuss her love to the orthon and finally say that love is a disease like any other {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, pass the {{Skill|Animal Handling}} check and give the beast a scratch behind the ears {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, pass the {{Skill|Animal Handling}} check and give the beast a scratch behind the ears {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* Talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]], succeed the passive {{Skill|Insight}} check and choose to consume her mind {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]], succeed the passive {{Skill|Insight}} check and choose to consume her mind {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Talking to Balthazar, successfully pretend to be a thrall {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Talking to Balthazar, successfully pretend to be a thrall {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if you helped the necromancer reach the Nightsong and let him take her to Ketheric'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if you helped the necromancer reach the Nightsong and let him take her to Ketheric''</small> | ||
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* When she says she will never tire of sitting on dead men's thrones, answer you'll never tire of killing previous occupants {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When she says she will never tire of sitting on dead men's thrones, answer you'll never tire of killing previous occupants {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When Minthara tells you she is going to kill [[Orin]], mention the cult might need a new leadership afterwards {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | * When Minthara tells you she is going to kill [[Orin]], mention the cult might need a new leadership afterwards {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
::* Then tell her you are with her {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''( | ::* Then tell her you are with her {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''(Additional unique line for {{Class|Rogue}})'' | ||
:* OR Declare you will be the saviours of Baldur's Gate, and then agree with Minthara that reshaping the world would be glorious {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | :* OR Declare you will be the saviours of Baldur's Gate, and then agree with Minthara that reshaping the world would be glorious {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
* When Minthara enquires about one more thing to explain... | * When Minthara enquires about one more thing to explain... | ||
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* Say you couldn't have done it without Jaheira's help, then ask her not to speak ill of the dead (i.e. Zevlor) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Say you couldn't have done it without Jaheira's help, then ask her not to speak ill of the dead (i.e. Zevlor) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Say "Good riddance" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Say "Good riddance" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Tell her that people get paid for doing jobs {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * Tell her that people get paid for doing jobs {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Class|Rogue}})'' | ||
** When she answers that she has no money, say you were joking {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** When she answers that she has no money, say you were joking {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◆ ''Romance'' | ◆ ''Romance'' | ||
* In the nighttime cutscene tell Astarion that you care about him, then choose to hug him OR open your mind to show your true feelings {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} ''(either option)'' | * In the nighttime cutscene tell Astarion that you care about him, then choose to hug him OR open your mind to show your true feelings {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} ''(either option)'' | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This scene appears EITHER after you defended the spawn from Araj Oblodra's molestations in Moonrise OR after you have killed Yurgir without talking to Araj first. Both these choices advance your relations into partnered stage'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This scene appears EITHER after you defended the spawn from Araj Oblodra's molestations in Moonrise OR after you have killed Yurgir without talking to Araj first. Both these choices advance your relations into partnered stage''</small> | ||
:* OR Tell him he needs a friend more than another lover {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | :* OR Tell him he needs a friend more than another lover {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This choice ends the romance without approval loss'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This choice ends the romance without approval loss''</small> | ||
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** Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}}, suggest to find the nearest temple {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}}, suggest to find the nearest temple {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, suggest to track her mother down {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, suggest to track her mother down {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' Offering Yenna food OR promising to look for her mum '''after''' using class-based {{Class|Ranger}} line brings another {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} point'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' Offering Yenna food OR promising to look for her mum '''after''' using class-based {{Class|Ranger}} line brings another {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} point''</small> | ||
* Be rude to the girl: | * Be rude to the girl: | ||
** Ask where did she last see her, then say her mother is probably dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Ask where did she last see her, then say her mother is probably dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◎ '''[[Sword Coast Couriers]]''' | ◎ '''[[Sword Coast Couriers]]''' | ||
* Report to [[Commander Lightfeather]] that his soldiers died horrible, painful deaths OR that you've found what was left of them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * Report to [[Commander Lightfeather]] that his soldiers died horrible, painful deaths OR that you've found what was left of them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(depends on whether you have met [[Tara]] on the temple's roof or not)'' | ||
** OR Tell him that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Tell him that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR, Playing as [[Gale]] origin, tell him that the enemy responsible is your ''tressym'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as [[Gale]] origin, tell him that the enemy responsible is your ''tressym'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◎ '''[[Angleiron's Cellar]]''' | ◎ '''[[Angleiron's Cellar]]''' | ||
* Agree to [[Wulbren|Wulbren's]] proposal to blow up the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] and take the [[Runepowder Bomb]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Agree to [[Wulbren|Wulbren's]] proposal to blow up the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] and take the [[Runepowder Bomb]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique lines for {{Class|Druid}}, {{Class|Rogue}} and {{Class|Sorcerer}}'' | ||
:* OR Tell him that you'll take the bomb but use it only as a last resort. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | :* OR Tell him that you'll take the bomb but use it only as a last resort. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
:* OR Refuse, saying that his plan is too messy and you're out.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | :* OR Refuse, saying that his plan is too messy and you're out.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* Speak to the pig inside the barn '''without''' {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and call her bacon {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Speak to the pig inside the barn '''without''' {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and call her bacon {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Talk to [[Rowan|Fist Rowan]] outside, and when he asks you to give him "one good reason", answer "Barn". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Talk to [[Rowan|Fist Rowan]] outside, and when he asks you to give him "one good reason", answer "Barn". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if Orin '''is not''' impersonating Rowan'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if Orin '''is not''' impersonating Rowan''</small> | ||
* Talk to [[Broadhorn|Fist Broadhorn]] inside the barn and say you were just looking for anything worth stealing {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Talk to [[Broadhorn|Fist Broadhorn]] inside the barn and say you were just looking for anything worth stealing {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, if you are caught inside the barn by [[Madigan|Fist Madigan]], tell him this is the only place around worth stealing from {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, if you are caught inside the barn by [[Madigan|Fist Madigan]], tell him this is the only place around worth stealing from {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* Second question: ★ "Revenge" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} OR ★ "Me" {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} ''(the latter is available if you're romancing the spawn)'' | * Second question: ★ "Revenge" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} OR ★ "Me" {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} ''(the latter is available if you're romancing the spawn)'' | ||
* Third question: ★ "Breaking a nail" {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} OR "Most things" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Third question: ★ "Breaking a nail" {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} OR "Most things" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered '''correct''' for the purposes of the test.'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered '''correct''' for the purposes of the test.''</small> | ||
◆ ''Talking to [[Boney]] the mephit:'' | ◆ ''Talking to [[Boney]] the mephit:'' | ||
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** {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} him to let you go with the hand {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} him to let you go with the hand {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Use {{Skill|Deception}} to make him lower the price {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Use {{Skill|Deception}} to make him lower the price {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' Unique {{Skill|Deception}} lines for {{Class|Wizard}}, {{Class|Warlock}} or {{Class|Sorcerer}} '''do not''' give approval'' {{verify}} <br> | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' Unique {{Skill|Deception}} lines for {{Class|Wizard}}, {{Class|Warlock}} or {{Class|Sorcerer}} '''do not''' give approval'' {{verify}} </small><br> | ||
◆ ''Dealing with caged beasts:'' | ◆ ''Dealing with caged beasts:'' | ||
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* Volunteer any companion to the stage as Dribbles's assistant, '''except Astarion himself''' and Minsc {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Volunteer any companion to the stage as Dribbles's assistant, '''except Astarion himself''' and Minsc {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Then insist on your choice and cheer them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(including unique lines for Minthara and Jaheira)'' | ** Then insist on your choice and cheer them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(including unique lines for Minthara and Jaheira)'' | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' If you volunteer [[Minsc]] to the stage, you'll get {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} instead of [+1] each time'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' If you volunteer [[Minsc]] to the stage, you'll get {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} instead of [+1] each time''</small> | ||
:* OR Choose to cross your arms and glare {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | :* OR Choose to cross your arms and glare {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
:* OR Just answer "No." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | :* OR Just answer "No." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** OR Tell the ox you will keep its secret. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Tell the ox you will keep its secret. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, give in to your urge to kill the ox. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, give in to your urge to kill the ox. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available if you haven't | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available if you haven't spoken to the Ox in the [[Act Two]]''</small> | ||
* Speaking to [[Biscotti]] without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, choose to bare your teeth and growl {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(works only the first time you speak to him)'' | * Speaking to [[Biscotti]] without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, choose to bare your teeth and growl {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(works only the first time you speak to him)'' | ||
* Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, in the [[Abandoned Windmill]] basement yell "WAKE UP, SQUIDFACE!" at the newborn mind flayer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, in the [[Abandoned Windmill]] basement yell "WAKE UP, SQUIDFACE!" at the newborn mind flayer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◆ ''Dealing with [[Orin|Orin's]] guises:'' | ◆ ''Dealing with [[Orin|Orin's]] guises:'' | ||
* If Orin is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], say you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If Orin is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], say you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' When playing as [[Lae'zel]] origin, this line will | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' When playing as [[Lae'zel]] origin, this line will run differently''</small> | ||
:* OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, say that you have already done it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | :* OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, say that you have already done it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if you have killed either [[Isobel]] or your partner in [[Act Two]] on demand of your [[Sceleritas Fel|Urge]]'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if you have killed either [[Isobel]] or your partner in [[Act Two]] on demand of your [[Sceleritas Fel|Urge]]''</small> | ||
* If Orin is impersonating [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]]: | * If Orin is impersonating [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]]: | ||
* Playing as an evil {{Class|Cleric}}, choose to make him suffer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Playing as an evil {{Class|Cleric}}, choose to make him suffer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◎ '''[[Sharess' Caress]]''' | ◎ '''[[Sharess' Caress]]''' | ||
* When trying to hire both [[Sorn Orlith]] and [[Nym Orlith]]: | * When trying to hire both [[Sorn Orlith]] and [[Nym Orlith]]: | ||
** Tell Astarion you would never ask such a thing from him, when he | ** Tell Astarion you would never ask such a thing from him, when he is reluctant to the idea. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option appears only if you are partnered with the spawn, but the third romantic scene hasn't occured yet'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option appears only if you are partnered with the spawn, but the third romantic scene hasn't occured yet''</small> | ||
** Agree to invite [[Halsin]], too, if the druid is in the party {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Agree to invite [[Halsin]], too, if the druid is in the party {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Agree to sleep with Astarion on the drow twins' offer, if you haven't slept with him earlier in the walkthrough {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Agree to sleep with Astarion on the drow twins' offer, if you haven't slept with him earlier in the walkthrough {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* At [[Carm's Garm]], when [[Naaber]] pretends to be a dog, say "Correct. But nobody likes Naaber". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * At [[Carm's Garm]], when [[Naaber]] pretends to be a dog, say "Correct. But nobody likes Naaber". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** When he tries to imitate a bard, ask him to never sing again {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** When he tries to imitate a bard, ask him to never sing again {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to these lines'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to these lines''</small> | ||
* At [[The Velveteen Elixir]], talking to [[Stylin' Horst]], choose lines about "heady top notes" OR "burning rothé shit" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)'' | * At [[The Velveteen Elixir]], talking to [[Stylin' Horst]], choose lines about "heady top notes" OR "burning rothé shit" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)'' | ||
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** OR, playing as a {{Class|Druid}}, say that there's nothing natural about him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, playing as a {{Class|Druid}}, say that there's nothing natural about him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Pass the Steel Watcher that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Pass the Steel Watcher that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' This dialogue appears only if Karlach '''is not''' in the party'' | <small>▶''''' Note:''' This dialogue appears only if Karlach '''is not''' in the party''</small> | ||
* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, when [[Gortash]] explains your previous dealings: | * Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, when [[Gortash]] explains your previous dealings: | ||
** Say that you'll make Orin pay for taking your place {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Say that you'll make Orin pay for taking your place {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** Solve the first riddle {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Solve the first riddle {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Solve the second riddle {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Solve the second riddle {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available only if you were arrested, not if you entered the prison by any other means '' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available only if you were arrested, not if you entered the prison by any other means''</small> | ||
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◆ ''Speaking to [[Liara Portyr]] and [[Lora Bergauz]]:'' | ◆ ''Speaking to [[Liara Portyr]] and [[Lora Bergauz]]:'' | ||
* Tell Lora to calm down and let Liara alone, then call Liara a typical Fist who never listens {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell Lora to calm down and let Liara alone, then call Liara a typical Fist who never listens {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Promise to help Lora find [[Vanra Bergauz|her daughter]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * Promise to help Lora find [[Vanra Bergauz|her daughter]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Class|Paladin}})'' | ||
** Propose to help Lora find her daughter for a certain price {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Propose to help Lora find her daughter for a certain price {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* If you already know that Vanra died, tell this to Lora, then say you did your best {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If you already know that Vanra died, tell this to Lora, then say you did your best {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** OR, Playing as a {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, mention that killing Lora sounds like the best way {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as a {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, mention that killing Lora sounds like the best way {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When the hag offers you money for killing Lora, agree to do it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When the hag offers you money for killing Lora, agree to do it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Refuse to do her dirty work {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | ** OR Refuse to do her dirty work {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Class|Oath of Devotion|Devotion Paladin}})'' | ||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, agree to do it if she doubles the price {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} | ** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, agree to do it if she doubles the price {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} | ||
* Agree to kill Lora, then return and tell the hag you've changed your mind and she should surrender Vanra {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Agree to kill Lora, then return and tell the hag you've changed your mind and she should surrender Vanra {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* If you have already killed Lora, tell Ethel to thank you {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} | * If you have already killed Lora, tell Ethel to thank you {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} | ||
** OR Say you don't like being used {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Say you don't like being used {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When Ethel offers you to let her go in exchange of being an ally in your crusade, agree to have a deal {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * When Ethel offers you to let her go in exchange of being an ally in your crusade, agree to have a deal {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Class|Oathbreaker}})'' | ||
* After using [[Hag's Bane]] on Auntie Ethel, say “That’s it – cough her up, hag.” {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * After using [[Hag's Bane]] on Auntie Ethel, say “That’s it – cough her up, hag.” {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR, After knocking Ethel unconscious, cut her up to save Vanra. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, After knocking Ethel unconscious, cut her up to save Vanra. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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* After the Hag Survivors attacked the party, tell [[Hydrangea Wubb]] that all you care about is killing the hag {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * After the Hag Survivors attacked the party, tell [[Hydrangea Wubb]] that all you care about is killing the hag {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Say you are not getting mixed up in this {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Say you are not getting mixed up in this {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' Hydrangea will be present only if you knocked her out (as the [[Mask of Regret]]) in the Overgrown Tunnel AND killed [[Auntie Ethel|the hag]] in [[Act One]]'' | <small>▶''''' Note:''' Hydrangea will be present only if you knocked her out (as the [[Mask of Regret]]) in the Overgrown Tunnel AND killed [[Auntie Ethel|the hag]] in [[Act One]]''</small> | ||
◆ ''Dealing with hexed [[Mayrina]]:'' | ◆ ''Dealing with hexed [[Mayrina]]:'' | ||
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* If you are partnered with Astarion and he is in the party, decline [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra's]] invitation to come in, saying you saw how Araj made him feel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If you are partnered with Astarion and he is in the party, decline [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra's]] invitation to come in, saying you saw how Araj made him feel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Tell Astarion that you all can leave if he doesn't want to be around Araj {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Tell Astarion that you all can leave if he doesn't want to be around Araj {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' This option is available and brings approval if you '''did not''' convince the spawn to drink Araj's blood in [[Act Two]] AND if his [[The Pale Elf|companion quest]] is not finished yet. '' | <small>▶''''' Note:''' This option is available and brings approval if you '''did not''' convince the spawn to drink Araj's blood in [[Act Two]] AND if his [[The Pale Elf|companion quest]] is not finished yet. ''</small> | ||
◎ '''[[Devil's Fee]]''' | ◎ '''[[Devil's Fee]]''' | ||
* {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuade}} [[Helsik]] to give you first piece of information for free {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuade}} [[Helsik]] to give you first piece of information for free {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Bargain with Helsik to provide you a free passage in to the House of Hope in exchange for a 'souvenir' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * Bargain with Helsik to provide you a free passage in to the House of Hope in exchange for a 'souvenir' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Class|Rogue}})'' | ||
* After returning from the [[House of Hope]], refuse to give her the promised item, saying that you have just killed a devil in his own home {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * After returning from the [[House of Hope]], refuse to give her the promised item, saying that you have just killed a devil in his own home {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◆ ''Dealing with serial killer:'' | ◆ ''Dealing with serial killer:'' | ||
* Interrupt [[Dolor]] when he’s about to kill [[Figaro Pennygood]], saying ''"Back off. That’s my kill."'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Interrupt [[Dolor]] when he’s about to kill [[Figaro Pennygood]], saying ''"Back off. That’s my kill."'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if you have found and read at least one copy of Dolor’s [[Bloodstained Parchment|list of victims]]'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if you have found and read at least one copy of Dolor’s [[Bloodstained Parchment|list of victims]]''</small> | ||
* OR Choose to stay in the shadows and watch Dolor killing Figaro Pennygood {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * OR Choose to stay in the shadows and watch Dolor killing Figaro Pennygood {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Class|Rogue}})'' | ||
◆ ''Talking to [[Devella Fountainhead]]:'' | ◆ ''Talking to [[Devella Fountainhead]]:'' | ||
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◎ '''Talking to [[Golbraith Stredivas]]''' | ◎ '''Talking to [[Golbraith Stredivas]]''' | ||
* Ask him whether his son needs any help {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * Ask him whether his son needs any help {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique line for {{Race|Duergar}})'' | ||
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, say you're almost impressed by a surface dweller who hunts illithids {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, say you're almost impressed by a surface dweller who hunts illithids {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, tell Golbraith you see the mark of a true hunter about him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, tell Golbraith you see the mark of a true hunter about him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◆ ''Talking to [[Big Huido]]:'' | ◆ ''Talking to [[Big Huido]]:'' | ||
* Successfully the {{Skill|Deception|deceive}} him and pretend to be a representative of [[The Guild]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * Successfully the {{Skill|Deception|deceive}} him and pretend to be a representative of [[The Guild]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique lines for {{Class|Bard}} and {{Class|Rogue}})'' | ||
** Then say you'll just loot his corpse instead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Then say you'll just loot his corpse instead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* OR {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} him into surrendering the Guild shipment {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * OR {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} him into surrendering the Guild shipment {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique lines for {{Class|Barbarian}} and {{Class|Fighter}})'' | ||
** Then {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} him again to turn out his pockets, too {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | ** Then {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} him again to turn out his pockets, too {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique lines for {{Class|Barbarian}} and {{Class|Rogue}})'' | ||
* Ask him what if you just kill him and take everything {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Ask him what if you just kill him and take everything {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◎ '''[[Highberry's Home]]''' | ◎ '''[[Highberry's Home]]''' | ||
* If you successfully detected poisoned wine at the Wine Festival, refuse to drink but tell [[Roger Highberry|Roger]] and [[Cora Highberry]] you hope they enjoy it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If you successfully detected poisoned wine at the Wine Festival, refuse to drink but tell [[Roger Highberry|Roger]] and [[Cora Highberry]] you hope they enjoy it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' This option requires successful passive {{Ability check|Medicine|18}}, or {{Ability check|Perception|10}} for a {{Class|Barbarian}} character'' | <small>▶''''' Note:''' This option requires successful passive {{Ability check|Medicine|18}}, or {{Ability check|Perception|10}} for a {{Class|Barbarian}} character''</small> | ||
* Ask [[Molly|Molly the Orphan]] whether she knows her father is dead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Ask [[Molly|Molly the Orphan]] whether she knows her father is dead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Tell [[Timmy|Timmy the Orphan]] that there are bigger problems at the city now {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell [[Timmy|Timmy the Orphan]] that there are bigger problems at the city now {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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◎ '''The [[House of Grief]]''' | ◎ '''The [[House of Grief]]''' | ||
* In front of the House of Grief, deceive [[Arves]] into giving you money (with or without using {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} on him first) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * In front of the House of Grief, deceive [[Arves]] into giving you money (with or without using {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} on him first) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' Both options require {{Ability check|Deception|20}}'' | <small>▶''''' Note:''' Both options require {{Ability check|Deception|20}}''</small> | ||
* If [[Shadowheart]] remained loyal to {{Deity|Shar}}, deceive [[Mirie]] into giving you the box of collections {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If [[Shadowheart]] remained loyal to {{Deity|Shar}}, deceive [[Mirie]] into giving you the box of collections {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Without talking to Mirie first, speak to [[Morann]] and convince him to let you proceed inside the Mapping Chamber through {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}} or {{Skill|Deception}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Without talking to Mirie first, speak to [[Morann]] and convince him to let you proceed inside the Mapping Chamber through {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}} or {{Skill|Deception}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** OR Refuse to undress for Haarlep | ** OR Refuse to undress for Haarlep | ||
** OR Choose to attack the incubus | ** OR Choose to attack the incubus | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available either before you shed your clothes or when they prompt you to lie on the bed'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available either before you shed your clothes or when they prompt you to lie on the bed''</small> | ||
:* OR Agree to lie down, then fail a {{Ability|Wisdom}} or {{Skill|Performance}} check to resist the incubus and choose to fight your way out | :* OR Agree to lie down, then fail a {{Ability|Wisdom}} or {{Skill|Performance}} check to resist the incubus and choose to fight your way out | ||
:* OR Plead to gods to get you out of here when the incubus approaches you | :* OR Plead to gods to get you out of here when the incubus approaches you | ||
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◆ ''Talking to [[Ptaris]]:''<br> | ◆ ''Talking to [[Ptaris]]:''<br> | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available only if you have sold the Githyanki Egg from the Creche Y’llek to [[Lady Esther]] in [[Act One]]'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available only if you have sold the Githyanki Egg from the Creche Y’llek to [[Lady Esther]] in [[Act One]]''</small> | ||
* When Ptaris asks you whether you are good or bad person, answer that you are good at being bad {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When Ptaris asks you whether you are good or bad person, answer that you are good at being bad {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, answer him that right and wrong don't matter so long as you get the job done. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, answer him that right and wrong don't matter so long as you get the job done. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
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** OR Deceive Aradin, saying that you have let the Nightsong go {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Deceive Aradin, saying that you have let the Nightsong go {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Use {{Skill|Intimidation}} or {{Skill|Persuasion}} to make him stop pursuing the Nightsong {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Use {{Skill|Intimidation}} or {{Skill|Persuasion}} to make him stop pursuing the Nightsong {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' Good/Neutral/Evil {{Class|Cleric}} | <small>▶''''' Note:''' Unique lines for Good/Neutral/Evil {{Class|Cleric}}. The {{Skill|Persuasion}} option is available for {{Class|Monk}} characters only'' </small> | ||
◆ ''Talking to [[Lorroakan]] '''before''' resolving [[Aylin|Dame Aylin’s]] fate:'' | ◆ ''Talking to [[Lorroakan]] '''before''' resolving [[Aylin|Dame Aylin’s]] fate:'' | ||
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** OR Say you didn't like your 'master' anyway {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Say you didn't like your 'master' anyway {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Ask the djinni for some gold {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Ask the djinni for some gold {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Ask him politely to release your ''companion'' now {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | ** OR Ask him politely to release your ''companion'' now {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Available to all characters except {{Class|Wizard}})'' | ||
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◆ ''Resolving the conflict between the [[Gondian]]s and [[Ironhand]]s after razing down the Foundry:'' | ◆ ''Resolving the conflict between the [[Gondian]]s and [[Ironhand]]s after razing down the Foundry:'' | ||
* {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuade}} [[Barcus Wroot]] to take leadership over the Clan Ironhand {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''( | * {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuade}} [[Barcus Wroot]] to take leadership over the Clan Ironhand {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Unique lines for {{Race|Deep Gnome}}, a {{Class|Bard}}, a Good {{Class|Cleric}} or a {{Class|Rogue}})'' | ||
** OR Intimidate [[Wulbren Bongle]] to walk away, using basic or any class-based option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Intimidate [[Wulbren Bongle]] to walk away, using basic or any class-based option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' According to game files, a {{Class|Oath of Vengeance|Vengeance Paladin}} Character will have a {{ | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' According to game files, a {{Class|Oath of Vengeance|Vengeance Paladin}} Character will have a {{Skill|Persuasion}} roll instead of {{Skill|Intimidation}} for all others''</small> | ||
* Take Zanner Toobin’s side and tell Wulbren you won’t let hurt them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Wulbren and other Ironhands become hostile)'' | * Take Zanner Toobin’s side and tell Wulbren you won’t let hurt them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Wulbren and other Ironhands except Barcus become hostile)'' | ||
** OR, Convince Wulbren to let the Gondians go away ''(Requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|20}})'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR, Convince Wulbren to let the Gondians go away ''(Requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|20}})'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' A {{Race|Deep Gnome}}, a Good {{Class|Cleric}}, a {{Class|Oath of Devotion|Devotion Paladin}} will have a unique line here and a {{Ability check||18}} instead of basic one. {{Race|Deep Gnome}} characters roll {{Skill|Performance}} instead of {{Skill|Persuasion}}'' | ▶ '''''Note:''' A {{Race|Deep Gnome}}, a Good {{Class|Cleric}}, a {{Class|Oath of Devotion|Devotion Paladin}} will have a unique line here and a {{Ability check||18}} instead of basic one. {{Race|Deep Gnome}} characters roll {{Skill|Performance}} instead of {{Skill|Persuasion}}'' | ||
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◆ ''At the Flaming Fist cordon near the Upper City gate:'' | ◆ ''At the Flaming Fist cordon near the Upper City gate:'' | ||
* When the [[Emperor]] warns you about becoming a thrall, choose to turn back {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When the [[Emperor]] warns you about becoming a thrall, choose to turn back {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' This dialogue will occur if you come close to the gate without having all three Netherstones'' | <small>▶''''' Note:''' This dialogue will occur if you come close to the gate without having all three Netherstones''</small> | ||
◆ ''In the [[Lower City Sewers]]:'' | ◆ ''In the [[Lower City Sewers]]:'' | ||
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** OR Say you killed them with a smile on your face and pleasure in your heart {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Say you killed them with a smile on your face and pleasure in your heart {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Say you killed them slowly and painfully {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Say you killed them slowly and painfully {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' All these options bring approval only if the victim is indeed '''your''' kill. Successful {{Skill|Deception}} rolls on corresponding options '''do not''' give approval points'' | <small>▶''''' Note:''' All these options bring approval only if the victim is indeed '''your''' kill. Successful {{Skill|Deception}} rolls on corresponding options '''do not''' give approval points''</small> | ||
:* OR Answer Sarevok that you didn’t kill this person, but you will kill him instead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | :* OR Answer Sarevok that you didn’t kill this person, but you will kill him instead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Agree to sacrifice [[Valeria]] in Bhaal’s name, on Sarevok’s order {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Agree to sacrifice [[Valeria]] in Bhaal’s name, on Sarevok’s order {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶''''' Note:''' {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} characters will have four different options | <small>▶''''' Note:''' {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} characters will have four different options here, all bringing same amount of points''</small> | ||
◆ ''After becoming an [[Bhaal#Unholy_Assassins|Unholy Assassin]]:'' | ◆ ''After becoming an [[Bhaal#Unholy_Assassins|Unholy Assassin]]:'' | ||
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◆ ''Speaking to Avatar of Bhaal after defeating Orin:''<br> | ◆ ''Speaking to Avatar of Bhaal after defeating Orin:''<br> | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available to {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} characters '''only'''.'' | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available to {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} characters '''only'''.''</small> | ||
* Tell {{Deity|Bhaal}} that you have no desire to harm anyone else {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell {{Deity|Bhaal}} that you have no desire to harm anyone else {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Tell him that every night he possesses you your friends are in danger, and you won’t ''stand'' it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Tell him that every night he possesses you your friends are in danger, and you won’t ''stand'' it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Accept your Father’s gift and blessings {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Accept your Father’s gift and blessings {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' Through the dialogue, there are several potential points where the final yes/no decision might be taken, but the result will be the same | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' Through the dialogue, there are several potential points where the final yes/no decision might be taken, but the result will be the same</small> | ||
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''If Astarion has completed the [[The_Pale_Elf#Outcomes|Rite of Profane Ascension]]'' | ''If Astarion has completed the [[The_Pale_Elf#Outcomes|Rite of Profane Ascension]]'' | ||
* Agree to become his spawn AND to bed with him ''"one last time, for the road"''. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | * Agree to become his spawn AND to bed with him ''"one last time, for the road"''. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' Without sexual intercourse, no approval is gained''<br> | <small>▶ '''''Note:''' Without sexual intercourse, no approval is gained''</small><br> | ||
◆ ''Companions'' | ◆ ''Companions'' |
Revision as of 08:36, 29 December 2024
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Overview | Approval | Banter | Romance |
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 also disapproves when the player tries to rein him in or restrict him in some way.
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Astarion's Approval.
For more information about the approval system, see Approval.
Greetings
Depending on his approval rating, Astarion may greet the player with:
Negative (<0):
- “You again.”
- "What do you need now?"
- "You're staring at me again. What do you want?"
Neutral (0 - 19):
- "Well, hello. What can I do for you?"
- “Yes?"
- “Need Something?”
Medium and up (20+):
- "Ah, my favourite travelling companion."
- "Hello, my dear."
- "What can I do for you, my friend?"
When spoken to by someone other than the player character:
- "Sorry, darling, I haven't got time for underlings. If your boss wants to speak with me, I'm all pointy ears."
Romance
Flirting:
- "It's always a pleasure to see you sauntering over."
- "Yes, darling?"
- "Hello, beautiful."
- "I did miss that face, you know."
- "Hello, my sweet."
- "Hello, lover."
- "Yes darling, do you need something?"
- "Need something? Or did you just miss me?"
Partnered:
- "Gods, you're beautiful."
- "Is there something you want to talk about, my dear?"
Broken up:
- "Why in the hells are you bothering me now?"
After Completing The Pale Elf
Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Ascended - Partnered:
- "Look at you, precious thing. You always stare so eagerly."
- "Ask me anything, and it will be yours."
- "Little love, whatever could be the matter?"
- "My consort, we are so close to our triumph, I can almost taste it."
- "Yes, my treasure?"
Spawn - Partnered:
- "Ah, you're so adorable when you're thinking what to say."
- "I hope there's nothing troubling you, my dear?"
- "Yes, love?"
Dark Urge exclusive
Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.
Astarion also has some greetings exclusive to the Dark Urge origin. He will only say these once:
- "You have a manner of irresistible desperation about you. I like it." (first meeting)
- "My dagger-happy friend. What troubles you?" (Act One after killing Alfira or Quil Grootslang)
- "My sweet, conflicted villain. What can I do for you?" (Act Two after killing Isobel)
- "Come to kill me again, darling?" (Act Two if the player character fully refrained from killing him after failing to kill Isobel)
- "Precious little Bhaal-Babe!" (Act Three after the player character learns the truth about their parentage)
- "The child of Bhaal. I'm glad papa has blessed our dirty little plot" (Act Three when romanced, after becoming Bhaal's chosen)
Approval
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain approval.
Act One
Act Two
Act Three
Disapproval
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose approval.
Act One
Act Two
Act Three
Lower City
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Notes
- ↑ At the Tiefling celebration, choosing sequence of options "Knowing you, it probably is", -> "Maybe, if you say please", -> "No, it's not happening" brings both +5 and -1. The equivalent dialogue path in the Goblin party gives -1 approval only, as of game version 4.1.1.6072089