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'''[[Rivington]]'''<br>

* Offer her help:

* Be rude to the girl:

** Ask where did she last see her, then say her mother is probably dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Tell Yenna to get lost. {{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}} ''(formulation varies depending on whether you have met [[Tara]] on the roof or not)''

** 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}}

* Agree to [[Wulbren|Wulbren's]] proposal to blow up the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] and take the [[Runepowder Bomb]] {{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}}

* Talking to [[Bill|Brother Bill]] and [[Clements|Brother Clements]], say that if [[Lorgan|Father Lorgan]] had been pickier, he might still be alive.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree to bear [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation's]] curse and withstand its madness. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}

* Speaking with [[Zara]] the mummy, say you don't understand her, and then mime her grunting {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell him that he is VERY LOUD. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Play the game and accuse the djinni of rigging the wheel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** If successful, play again and try to distract Akabi, letting out a loud fart {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

** OR Provoke him to transform you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After returning from jungle, talk to the djinni again and say you have had much fun OR promise he will pay for it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** OR Note that she's a lot bigger than himself {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say she's not your type {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Grab [[Clown's Severed Hand|Dribbles's' hand]] from his counter, and then:

* Talking to [[Shadow-Whiskers]] with {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, tell her to murder whoever she wants OR say "Sure thing, pussycat".{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** Without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, choose the line "Kill them all, kitty". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Talking to [[Crimson]], give him some meat OR promise to bring it later (if you don't have any in inventory) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** After defeating false [[Dribbles]], talk to Crimson again and scold the circus staff for starving him OR propose to open his cage up.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

* Say "What a corny joke" OR yell "Boo! Get off the stage!" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

* 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)''

:* OR Choose to cross your arms and glare {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

:* OR Just answer "No." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When Lucretious asks you to find real Dribbles, answer that you are expensive {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Then say that Dribbles is probably dead now {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Ask whether she is hiring personnel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as a Baldurian character, tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his own accent is Rivingtonian {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell the [[Strange Ox]] that it takes worse than a bit of gore to turn your gullet. {{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 resolved interactions with the Ox in the [[Act Two]]''

* 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)''

* At the [[Gur Camp]], agree with Astarion when he tells [[Ulma]] that the tribe's children are already dead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* At [[Fraygo's Flophouse]], tell [[Drim|Adventurer Drim]] that the word "adventurer" means nothing anymore. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** When he tries to imitate a bard, ask him to never sing again {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* At [[The Velveteen Elixir]], talking to [[Stylin' Horst]], choose lines about "heady top notes" OR "burning rothé shit" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''

* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Tell him to get a grip {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Successfully use {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} on him and pretend to be a new recruit {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} if you have spotted Reynash's lockpick or {{Ability check|Persuasion|15}} if you didn't)''

** OR Leave barracks (or let him escort you out) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Lord Amber's Bodyguard]] and attendants of [[Lady Durinbold's Attendant|Lady Durinbold]] and [[Lord Shattershield's Attendant|Lord Shattershield]] about the Steel Watch, say that the [[Steel Watcher]]s will eventually turn on everyone. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

▶''''' Note:''' This dialogue appears only if Karlach '''is not''' in the party''

** Say that you'll make Orin pay for taking your place {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Reply that you don't remember a thing, but the plan sounds brilliant {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Refuse to make an alliance with him and confirm your decision {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask him whether the "new dawn" is what they call tyranny now {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell the Duke that [[Florrick]] sent you, then probe Ravengard's mind to discover councellor's location, and tell him that Gortash is a tyrant {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Ask Ravengard whether he knows that he is infected {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After escorting [[Counsellor Florrick]] out, tell her she's proven to be a vital ally {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Solve the first riddle {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''<br>

* Talking to [[Murphy|Fist Murphy]], ask why he is standing on one leg, and then:

** Pretend to push him off his balance {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Monk}}, praise him for a good discipline for a guard {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say that you are no builder but still are handy with a hammer {{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}} ''(A {{Class|Paladin}} character will have a unique line here)''

* Ask Gannet about the missing kid, and then:

** Say you didn't think a tough guy would be scared of a little knife {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Tell him you'd love to see him try to kick you out {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}} or a {{Class|Fighter}}, ask whether a little knife caused such trouble {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When looking for a decision, suggest to pay Lora {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, After knocking Ethel unconscious, cut her up to save Vanra. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask whether Svend is really worried about a ''date'' when the army of the Absolute can attack any moment {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Halfling}}, tell Svend to skip the date for a free drinks {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, convince Svend to stay, asking what's life without a little danger {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

** OR Choose to stay out of their debate and do not meddle in {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Talking to [[Nesha Leesha]], warn her about the [[Investigate the Murders#Save_the_Victims|serial killer]], then say you've probably mistaken her for someone else {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Zena]], tell her that if a child was in this dump, they deserve to be 'nabbed' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you found the group without reading any of their posters, ask [[Adrielle]] to calm down {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Taunt her, saying you will "EAT THEIR SOULS, RAAAGH" {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

▶''''' 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]]''

* Speaking to Mayrina in the sheep form via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}:

** OR Tell him to say if they don't want your help {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, tell him you know ten ways to kill him before he blinks {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, a {{Class|Druid}} or an {{Class|Oath of the Ancients|Ancients Paladin}}, say he is serving a perversion of nature {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Ask him to tell the hag you're coming for her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(The option is not available for the Fighter characters)''

* Speaking to Mayrina, ask her how is her [[Connor Vinderblad|husband's]] condition {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Wonder why has she been still dragging this corpse around {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After Adrielle says she has discovered an ultimate way to kill a hag, say the hag is their problem {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After telling Mayrina that Auntie Ethel is back, tell her to just let Connor die {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell her to take time and celebrate {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell her you killed Ethel and expect a reward {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}} or a {{Class|Druid}}, tell EITHER Mayrina OR Kled that you killed a perversion of everything natural {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  

* Speaking to [[Jelliwig]] in the Baldur's Mouth basement, ask it wouldn't changing the article be delightfully naughty {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Talking to [[Falael]] outside Baldur's Mouth, muddle her count {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Talking to [[Estra Stir]] '''after''' you have defeated Gortash, say you'd rather never hear that prick's name again {{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}} ''(A {{Class|Rogue}} character will have a unique line here)''

* 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}}

* Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, a {{Class|Bard}}, a {{Class|Sorcerer}}, a {{Class|Rogue}} or a {{Class|Wizard}}, convince [[Alan Alyth]] to lower the room price or to rent you it for free, using any available class-based option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires various skill checks with DC from 18 to 20)''

** OR Tell Lakrissa you never pictured her as a barmaid, then say she should never call herself cheap {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Spur her to work instead of talking {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Tell Alfira you are shocked she hasn't been arrested for making noise {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** When Alfira tells you about her plans of opening a bard school, say you're proud of her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Joke about 'Wizard and shatter' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, say "''Laugh''. Now" to the listeners {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Intimidate the public {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires successful {{Ability check|Intimidation|25}})''

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Halfling}}, say the answer is always yes. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Half-Orc}}, tell him that deep courage comes from a full belly {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Playing as a {{Race|Half-Orc}}, say that the boy must find his own path, as you did {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, say you approve her arms {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Monk}}, say it is she who decides her fate, no one else {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask him whether his son needs any help {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(A {{Race|Duergar}} character will have a unique line here)''

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, say you're almost impressed by a surface dweller who hunts illithids {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask what he was doing in your father's grave {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Deception|25}})''

* Playing as a {{Race|Dragonborn}}, say you and he are practically kin {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Say "Thank goodness, you can keep it", and then:

* OR, Playing as a {{Race|Dragonborn}}, ask him whether he would loot the corpse despite their shared blood {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Draconic Bloodline|Draconic Sorcerer}}, warn him not to test the dragon's blood in your veins {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking with Nina for the first time, ask who she wants to raise, then help her by any means or by using any available class-based options {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

* Report Nina's attempts to Mortarch Gracie Scyre and then:

** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, offer Nina to join her brother instead of raising him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask her to give you a shovel (if you don't have one) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tell her there's usually not much left once you're done with the body {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Talking to [[Ulkov Sully]], pay him for making a coffin for Lily Fischer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Maude]], ask what use do the dead have with flowers {{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}}''

* If [[Shadowheart]] remained loyal to {{Deity|Shar}}, deceive [[Mirie]] into giving you the box of collections {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When given the choice over [[Viconia DeVir|Viconia's]] fate, choose to kill her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking with [[Sir Gorran Penghyst]] and [[Lord Delwaer Jeth]], tell them to stop or you will stick both their heads through the bloody painting {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Intimidation|18}} roll)''

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Half-Orc}}, tell them to solve the matter with blades {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Oath of Vengeance|Vengeance Paladin}}, tell them that such actions demand retribution OR that the duel is the only answer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

* After initial fight with [[Poltergeist]]s, speak to [[Firellia Jannath|Lady Jannath]] and say you are not one of her servants to order you around {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After you have dealt with [[Echo of a Lost Love|Kerry Evenfield’s ghost]], speak to both Lady Jannath and Oskar Fevras and call their cooing ''"saccharine nonsense"'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Successfully deceive him, saying you haven’t found the [[Aylin|Nightsong]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you let slip to Aradin that you’ve found the Nightsong, tell him that she’s immortal and tough {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Deceive Aradin, saying that you have let the Nightsong go {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell Lorroakan you might hand the Nightsong over for a right price {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say you know where she is and might be willing to tell him, too {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell Aylin that things will be easier if she goes quietly {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell Lorroakan that he can have the aasimar, but you’re expecting a fine reward in return {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After Aylin is defeated, tell Lorroakan it was pleasure doing business with him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After Lorroakan has caged Aylin, tell him that eternity suits him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say it’s wonderful to see someone achieve their dreams {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Yafeu]] once he's escaped the [[Peculiar lamp]]:

** Demand to release your 'master' or die {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Succeed a {{Ability check|Religion|7}} and pretend to be a relief crew for Banite guards {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say you’ve come to bathe in Banites’ blood {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Use any of class-based options to inspire Gondians to rebel {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Intimidation|18}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}}, depending on character class)''

* When Toobin says that Gondians are being subjugated through the collars, say that killing them all would be a good thing {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you have killed Banites in the workroom, tell Toobin about it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Intimidate [[Wulbren Bongle]] to walk away, using basic or any class-based option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Take Zanner Toobin’s side and tell Wulbren you won’t let hurt them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Wulbren and other Ironhands become hostile)''

** OR, Convince Wulbren to let the Gondians go away ''(Requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|20}})'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you have sided with [[Wulbren Bongle]]:

** Tell Barcus that there was no other way {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Tell Barcus you’re impressed how he stood up to Wulbren OR that he’ll make a great leader of the Clan Ironhand {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** Say he should have killed Wulbren {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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''At [[Elerrathin's Home]]:''

* When speaking to [[Rion]] for the first time, tell her that everyone's going to die. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} -->

* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, speak to [[Sceleritas Fel]] when approaching the temple door. If you have obtained his [[Gibus of the Worshipful Servant|hat]] from [[Helsik]] and are wearing it, refuse to take it off {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell her that you’re not interested in abducted companion’s fate {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell her you won’t stop her to kill the abductee {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available to {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} characters '''only'''.''

* Tell {{Deity|Bhaal}} that you have no desire to harm anyone else {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell Astarion that you are sorry for what happened to him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR tell him to move forward and get revenge after the assault. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask whether you're special {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree that it doesn't matter whether the other spawn have to die in the Rite. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* 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''

* During and after the party is attacked by other Cazador's spawn at night:''

* In [[Cazador's Dungeon]], when [[Sebastian]] asks what happens to them, say you'll set them free, OR ask if he would be able to control his hunger. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Successfully keep Astarion from performing the Rite of Profane Ascension. {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}