Astarion/Approval: Difference between revisions

=== Act One ===

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* Speaking with the Tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage, choose to attack them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Ask Lae'zel to say '' 'please' '' after convincing the tieflings to leave. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] persuade [[Kagha]] to let the tieflings stay. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

* Scold [[Elegis]] for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, advise her not to ask, just take {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After resolving [[Arabella|Arabella's]] fate, tell Kagha that you would have killed the girl outright. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell her you just wanted to see what would happen. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, when confronted by a companion about kicking Timber, answer that it came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

* Tell Zevlor (or Asharak if Zevlor is dead) that it was you who led the horde to the grove, and then that this place belongs to the [[Absolute]] {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

** OR That the horde is coming, led by the drow - and you are ''with'' them {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* Tell [[Brynna]] and [[Andrick]] to avenge [[Edowin]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* In the [[Underground Passage]], heal [[Findal]], then tell him you are here to finish the job, and kill him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* While talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after [[Auntie Ethel]] disappears, tell them they're on their own {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, a {{Class|Sorcerer}} or a {{Class|Wizard}}, tell Demir and Johl to 'trust a more experienced soul' after Auntie Ethel disappears. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Chasing after Auntie Ethel in her lair, speak to [[Lorin]] and ROAR at him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} the Gnarled Door to let you in {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When Auntie Ethel surrenders, let her go in exchange for [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|fey hair]], with or without [[Mayrina]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

** When Efrin asks to examine him, refuse to do it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Gain entrance to the village:

** Through the southern gate - by {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuading}} the goblin guard, OR, Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, performing for him, OR starting a fight {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Fling worg dung at [[Sentinel Olak]]  {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Athletics|10}} and triggers a fight with gate guards)''

** If failed the check, wink and fling dung at all other guards {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(triggers a fight, too)''

* Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at [[Volo]] as he performs. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Stir the [[Owlbear Cub]] against the goblins through {{Skill|Animal Handling}} or {{Skill|Persuasion}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Playing as a {{Race|Dwarf}}, ask Grikka to save a piece of dwarf meat for you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When he orders you to kiss his foot, obey, then start licking it {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

** OR Give his foot a long lick straightaway {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

** After Crusher begs for mercy, finish him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(makes the whole camp hostile)''

* If [[Trinzas|Warrior Trinzas]] questions you about the ruckus outside, tell her that it was the sound of her friends dying. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Spike|Torturer Spike]] to let you put the prisoner through paces. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree to attack the Grove with Minthara with or without asking for a reward. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell goblin children to keep at the [[Halsin|bear]], OR to aim for his eye, OR to use sharper stones. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** Throw a rock yourself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Makes Halsin hostile)''

* Side with [[Karlach]] during [[Wyll|Wyll's]] confrontation with her and recruit Karlach. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

* At the [[The_Risen_Road#Toll_House|tollhouse]], tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(triggers a fight with false paladins of {{Deity|Tyr}})''

* Tell Councellor [[Florrick]] that she needs to find someone else to rescue [[Duke Ravengard]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Leave [[Benryn]] to die under the wreckage {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Kill [[Rugan]] on [[Zarys|Zarys's]] order. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Kill Rugan, if he survived Zarys's torture and your fight against other [[Zhentarim]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree to [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders]] for Sovereign [[Spaw]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Morghal]] and [[Orgarth]] that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you, and that you'll just kill them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(immediately starts a fight with the duergar, both Clan Flameshade and Absolute followers)''<br>

* Ask Magmar how to get a slave of your own. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When attempting to take the elevator, tell Magmar that saving Nere is a distraction {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After killing Magmar and [[Pistle]], tell [[Skickpit]] to use the elevator to surface. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(further options to convince the gnome won't bring more approval)''<br>

* When [[Lunkbug]] tells you where to find [[Philomeen]], answer that you'll take her head for a trophy. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** After finding Philomeen (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants [[Laridda]] to move on, OR tell this to Laridda directly. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

* Attack [[Ellyka]] near the point of encounter with githyanki squad {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Being {{SAI|Disguise Self|disguised}} as a gith, provoke her to attack you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Upon entering the Créche, first tell [[Far'aag|Gish Far'aag]] that Voss sent you; then pretend to be an avatar of [[Vlaakith]] and succeed a {{Ability check|Performance|30}}. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Vandalise the portrait of Vlaakith. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If Lae'zel is chosen to use the ''[[zaith'isk]]'', either

** 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}})''.  

▶ '''''Note:''' This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2''.  

* 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 choise brings equal approval and immediately starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)''

* Offer to fight [[Varrl|Youth Varrl]] when [[Kethk|Sa'varsh Kethk]] asks for a challenger, and then indeed kill him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}.

* Tell [[Therezzyn|Kith'rak Therezzyn]] that you have the [[Mysterious Artefact]], then refuse to surrender it. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(provokes a fight with Therezzyn)''

* Ask [[W'wargaz|Ch'r'ai W'wargaz]] how he knows so much about you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Playing as a {{Class|Wizard}}, demand permission to read the valuable spellbooks {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Refuse to hand over the artefact to W'wargaz, then convince Lae'zel to trust you by succeeding {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} OR by reminding her of the ''zaith'isk'' (if you've learned the truth about it prior). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

* 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, tell [[Shadowheart]] to remain cautious on unfamiliar territory {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], tell the devil:

** 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}}

* At the Long Rest, when Astarion's true nature comes out, say you trust him. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

** Then let him bite you without threatening him. {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}