Astarion/Approval: Difference between revisions

◎ '''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''

* 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}}

* Attack Kagha after speaking to Zevlor second time (about her demands) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Prod [[Nettie|Nettie's]] bird twice. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* While dealing with [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the bird via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}:

** Tell him that the key in its nest is dull {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, choose the class-based option about a song {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Kick the bird {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Take Alfira's lute out of her hands and smash it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Tell Alfira she should give up on her song {{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}}

* Speaking with Auntie Ethel in [[Riverside Teahouse]], tell her about the tadpole (if you haven't done so in the grove). {{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}}

* If you spared [[Mask of Regret (Overgrown Tunnel)|Mask of Regret]], speak to her afterwards and choose to attack her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as an '''evil''' {{Class|Cleric}} or {{Class|Paladin}}, speak to Lorin again and tell him that it would be ''delightful'' to butcher everyone {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** 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''

◎ '''[[Goblin Camp]]'''<br>

* 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)''

◎ '''[[Underdark]]'''

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

* When speaking with [[Glut]] after defeating the duergar:

* 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)''

* 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}}

* 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)''

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

** OR Let him bite you but threaten to stake him if he goes too far. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* On the next morning, when other companions, too, realize that Astarion is a vampire:

** Say you think he won't hurt anyone of you {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

** OR Say that if they don't like it, they can leave. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* While speaking about [[Cazador]], tell him that you'll watch his back OR promise you'll keep him safe if he does the same. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} ''(either option)''

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◎ '''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''

* Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, a {{Class|Oath of Vengeance|Vengeance Paladin}} or a {{Class|Sorcerer}}, use a class-based answer when [[Lassandra|Harper Lassandra]] orders you to come closer. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Answer that you're a nightmare in the dark. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

▶''''' Note:''' The [[Dark Urge]] option to "Abandon them" does not bring approval.'' <br>

* Convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(requires sequentive {{Skill|Persuasion}} check, and then either {{Skill|Persuasion}} or {{Skill|Intimidation}} check)''

* Order [[Gronag|Warrior Gronag]] to fetch the bone, after he orders the hyena to do the same. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, snap on it and call it abomination {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask [[Oliver]] whether he doesn't have anyone else to play with, then about his parents' names, and '''agree to play''' hide-and-seek with him. Once Oliver explains the rules, tell him that you've changed your mind. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Immediately starts the fight with Oliver's "family")''

** OR Agree to play and beat Oliver at the game '''twice''' without being spotted. {{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}} will have a unique line)''  

** Finally succeed a {{Skill|Persuasion}} roll to keep her going {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* When talking to [[Dolly Thrice]], ignore her pleads two times and keep the Moonlantern. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After saving [[Rolan]] from the Shadows, tell him to shut up and be grateful {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

◎ '''[[Last Light Inn]]''' <br>

* Talking to Jaheira for the first time, tell her that you are here on holiday. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When talking to Jaheira inside the inn, refuse to drink spiked wine {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}

* If Marcus vouched for you at the entrance ''(in this case he will wait in Isobel's room)'':

** Agree to help him kidnap Isobel OR say that you are going to take the cleric yourself {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** Tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then chase off the Urge, and finally choose any line to explain your behavior {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(available after the kidnap attempt AND if you haven't threatened her)''

* Ask whether the Flaming Fist are just going to stay around {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell Florrick that you have no intentions to go into [[Moonrise Towers]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as [[Wyll]] origin, say it was a devil deal that has gone terribly wrong {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Say you only wanted to admire him close {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}, and then indeed choose to quietly admire him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Hiss back at him, say that he is in your territory, and order to get out {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, WOOF at him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When she tells you about their misfortunes and says they ran until found the inn, conclude that she abandoned others {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(use basic line or class-based one for {{Class|Barbarian}}, {{Class|Fighter}}, {{Class|Monk}} or {{Class|Paladin}} (except {{Class|Oathbreaker}}))''

* Ask her what they are doing here, if they headed for Baldur's Gate, and then:

** OR Say she did the right mess of things. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus's]] assault, when she asks whether they cannot trust anyone:

** Tell her to stop whining {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Talk to Alfira after [[Rescue the Tieflings|rescuing the tieflings]] from Moonrise Towers and take the reward {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(If [[Lakrissa]] survived, talking to her starts the same cutscene)''

* Before trying to [[Rescue the Tieflings|save captured refugees]]:

** Promise Bex to find Danis, using any of two basic options or {{Class|Paladin}} or {{Class|Cleric}} lines {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(starts the quest, if you don't have it already)''

** Smile and then say it's wonderful to see them together OR mention that it is all thanks to you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(a {{Class|Cleric}} character will have a unique line)''

* Speaking to drunken Rolan before trying to [[Rescue the Tieflings|saving captured refugees]]:

** Tell him that his siblings are better off dead than in cult's hands {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If Rolan died in battle with Shadows, tell either Cal or Lia that he died as he lived - stupidly {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Say you're sorry, and then add that he is more immature than she is {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* OR Call Rolan a grump, and when Ide complains he called her a "ragged little devil":

* When Ide shows you the [[The Way of the Wanderer|book]] she means to keep for Rolan, convince her to give it to you, using {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}} or {{Skill|Persuasion}} {{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 Mol is taken during the assault, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Say that Yonas was better at jokes than at keeping himself alive {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say that he'd still be around if he'd spent less time on joking {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you looted Yonas's body, ask Meygan whether she would like to take Yonas's sword, then say you were kidding and keep it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Promise to keep its secret. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell the 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}}

* When [[Vidor|Manip Vidor]] says you are meant to be heading towards Moonrise, answer "doing your job, you mean" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

◎ '''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br>

* Convince [[Gerringothe Thorm]] to end herself by any available option. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(requires sequentive DC 18 and then DC 21 rolls on various skills, dialogue lines include class-based options)''

* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to order his [[Zealous Assistant|sisters]] to hone their blades on each other.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} ''(comes one point by another subsequently)''.

* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) up to three times total {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}''(each time)''

** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)''

◎ '''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''<br>

* If [[Minthara]] is judged:

** 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}}

▶ '''''Note:''' A {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} character will have several options, all gaining points''  

* 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}}

** If you have already kidnapped Isobel, too, tell Z'rell you have an eye on her position {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When approaching Minthara being tortured and erased by [[Jasin]] and [[Sumera]]:

** Say you expected to see her dismembered {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If the jailbreak was successful and your participation went unnoticed, tell the Warden it was you who snuck the prisoners {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that Astarion is his own person {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* At the Moonrise Towers docks, use illithid {{Skill|Wisdom}} check on [[Marls|Acolyte Marls]], and then tell him to wash the worms off. {{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}}

◎ '''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''<br>

* 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}}

** Without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, pass the {{Skill|Animal Handling}} check and give the beast a scratch behind the ears {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When [[Shadowheart]] speaks of her destiny to go through the trials and become a [[Dark Justiciar]]:

** Answer that this is a distraction OR that you are actually here to gain Ketheric's trust {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(either option)''

** OR Agree to help her if you can {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree to clear the way for the necromancer, then persuade him to assign [[Flesh]] to your help {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** Having [[Mother Dearest]] in your inventory, ask Balthazar what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Makes Balthazar and his minions hostile)''

* If you have defeated Balthazar, choose to kill [[Aylin]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

◎ '''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''<br>

* 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}}

◎ '''After the final fight with [[Apostle of Myrkul]]'''<br>

* If you still haven't helped him with lifting the Shadow Curse, say the curse was always his burden, not yours {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Say that she seems to enjoy herself, then tell you're having the time of your life, too {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you haven't recruited her earlier, she will be intent to go to Baldur's Gate with you. Answer that you two make a good team {{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}}

** OR Say you wanted revenge on those who did all this to you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If Isobel survived, tell them you must apologize to Aylin {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If Isobel died:

** OR Say you would betray her again on a whim {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell her you're glad they are safe, and mention that Zevlor did his best {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say they are better off without [[Zevlor]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** When she answers that she has no money, say you were joking {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell any of them about [[Mol|Mol's]] eyepatch you have found down in the colony, and then:

** Tell Ide that her friend is dead anyway {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Inform Umi that Mol is dead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, talk to [[Alfira]] and decline her proposal to play together for the tiefling kids {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speak to [[Art Cullagh]] and ask whether the [[Shadow Curse|curse]] is everything he bothers about. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Option is available if you haven't eliminated the curse yet)''

◎ '''Camp/Conversation'''

* Tell [[Arabella]] that her parents are dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* 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)''

:* OR Tell him he needs a friend more than another lover {{Approval|Astarion|+3}}

▶ '''''Note:''' This choice ends the romance without approval loss''

* Tell him it makes sense to ask [[Raphael]] for help with investigating his scars. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* After [[Raphael]] reveals the true purpose of the spawn's scars, tell Astarion you'll help him hunt down and kill [[Cazador]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}  

◎ '''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''<br>

* Convince [[Klaus]] to let you in, bribing him, using {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Deception}} or any class-based option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, say you ''used to'' be a murderer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* 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}}

* 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)''

* First question: ★ "When he's elbow deep in gore" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Second question: ★ "Revenge" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} OR ★ "Me" {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} ''(the latter is available if you're romancing the spawn)''

▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered '''correct''' for the purposes of the test.''

* Call his wife [[Stoney]] magnificent {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** 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:

** {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuade}} him to give you the hand for free {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

▶ '''''Note:''' Unique {{Skill|Deception}} lines for {{Class|Wizard}}, {{Class|Warlock}} or {{Class|Sorcerer}} '''do not''' give approval'' {{verify}} <br>

* 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}}

** 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)''

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, interrupt him with your own pun {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If going on stage yourself, suggest any available explanation on why you're special, '''except''' "something about my brain" '''and''' unique line for {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After defeating false Dribbles, tell her that killing clowns is a rare treat {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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

* At the [[Gur Camp]], agree with Astarion when he tells [[Ulma]] that the tribe's children are already dead {{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 have an unique formulation''

** Showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]]

** Showing [[Lower City Pass]] obtained from [[Valeria]]

** Bribing [[Elin|Blaze Elin]]

** Passing any of class-based checks

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

* When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest, find out that he needs gold, and then:

** OR {{Skill|Intimidation|Intimidate}} or blackmail him into giving you his stash {{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}}

** OR, playing as a {{Class|Druid}}, say that there's nothing natural about him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After killing Orin, speak to Gortash and say you two can be allies, but you'll keep Ketheric's and Orin's [[Netherstone]]s {{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}}

* Talking to the [[Unusual Skull]], ask him to speak plainly {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}})''

** 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)''

◎ '''[[The Blushing Mermaid]]'''<br>

* When he instructs you about the tavern rules, ask what to do if you want to use the latrine {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask Gannet about the missing kid, and then:

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

* Inquire her about Vanra, and then ask how do you know she's not lying {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}} or a {{Class|Fighter}}, ask whether a little knife caused such trouble {{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 {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuade}} Svend he will leave the city at the first chance {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** 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}}

◎ '''[[Old Garlow's Place]]'''<br>

* 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}}

* Talking with Mayrina, {{Skill|Persuasion|persuade}} her to let Connor go {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Tell her to take time and celebrate {{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}}  

* If you still haven't resolved the [[Save Vanra|quest]]:

** Ask Lora whether she really did threaten the tavern staff with a knife {{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}}

* 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)''

* In the hall, remind Lakrissa about your bet in the druid's grove, then ask for a kiss instead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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

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

* Agree to participate in ''Laff Riot'', and then, in the first round:

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

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

* Say he has enough left to buy a drink {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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

◎ '''The [[Facemaker's Boutique]]'''<br>

* 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]]''

* OR Choose to stay in the shadows and watch Dolor killing Figaro Pennygood {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Stealth|15}}; a {{Class|Rogue}} character will have a unique line here)''

* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tell Devella you are here to sacrifice her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR, If you have saved her from Dolor, say you did it only to kill her yourself {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  ''(Makes Devella and any nearby Flaming Fist hostile to the party)''

◎ '''[[Graveyard (Lower City)|Graveyard]]'''<br>

* 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}}

** 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}}

* Suggest [[Anita Fischer|Anita]] and [[Elias Fischer]] a "much cheaper" solution to their problem {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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

** OR Convince him to make it for free and out of turn, using {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}} or class-based lines for a {{Class|Barbarian}}, a Good {{Class|Cleric}}, a {{Class|Oath of Devotion|Devotion Paladin}} or a {{Class|Monk}} character {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Maude]], ask what use do the dead have with flowers {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, tell [[Gothric Rillyn]] he should have learned the signs of a dangerous mark {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

◎ '''[[Grey Harbour Docks]]'''<br>

* Successfully the {{Skill|Deception|deceive}} him and pretend to be a representative of [[The Guild]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(A {{Class|Bard}} and {{Class|Rogue}} characters will have unique lines here)''

** Then say you'll just loot his corpse instead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask him what if you just kill him and take everything {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Escape the Iron Throne with [[Ulder Ravengard]] alive. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After returning from the [[Iron Throne]], surrender [[Redhammer]] to [[Allandra Grey]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

◎ '''The [[House of Hope]]'''<br>

* When her projection flickers, say the last thing you needed was a mad apparition {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Continue the dialogue, then tell her she’s mad {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Say Korilla didn’t deserve to die {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you have signed the contract with Raphael, ask whether he'd like you to break bits of him until he gives it to you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Intimidation|25}})''  

* If you rejected Raphael’s deal, ask whether he'd like you to break bits of him until he changes his mind about the [[Orphic Hammer]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Intimidation|25}})''

* Provoke the fight with [[Haarlep]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} by either way of listed below:

** When Haarlep asks you why you are here, answer you’ve come to kill them  

** 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''

◎ '''[[Lady Jannath's Estate]]'''<br>

* 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}}

◎ '''[[The Lodge|Society of Brilliance Lodge]]'''<br>

* Sell him the [[Githyanki Egg]] that you have obtained in the [[Creche Y'llek]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

** OR Donate it for free when Havkelaag says he hasn’t got any money {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available only if you have sold the Githyanki Egg from the Creche Y’llek to [[Lady Esther]] in [[Act One]]''

* 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}}

* If you failed to save [[Ulder Ravengard]], say the Duke meant nothing to you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* If you have failed to save the majority of [[Gondian]] prisoners, say they meant nothing to you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

◎ '''The [[Sorcerous Sundries]]'''<br>

* 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}}

▶''''' Note:''' Good/Neutral/Evil {{Class|Cleric}} characters will all have unique lines here. The {{Skill|Persuasion}} option is available for {{Class|Monk}} characters only''  

* 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}}

◎ '''The [[Steel Watch Foundry]]'''<br>

* 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}}

* Convince Zanner Toobin to move on, using {{Skill|Intimidation}} or {{Skill|Persuasion}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* {{Skill|Persuasion|Persuade}} [[Barcus Wroot]] to take leadership over the Clan Ironhand {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(A {{Race|Deep Gnome}}, a {{Class|Bard}}, a Good {{Class|Cleric}} or a {{Class|Rogue}} character will have a unique line here)''

** OR Intimidate [[Wulbren Bongle]] to walk away, using basic or any class-based option {{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}}''

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

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

◎ '''Other locations in Lower City'''

* Speaking to Albert, call him a quitter and tell to get his [[Sparky|dog]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, discuss with [[Thomas C. Quirkilious]] the benefits of using lute strings made of ''worg'' hair {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Bargain with [[Rakath Glitterbeard]] to return him less money than had been stolen {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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

* Talking to [[Sally Flymm]], choose to "put her out of her misery" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(Sally and [[Dravo Flymm|Dravo]] turn hostile to the party)''

* 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''

* Talking to [[Lorna Esthelian]], tell her that her boyfriend will show up eventually {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

◎ '''The [[Murder Tribunal]]''' <br>

* Offer either [[Jaheira]] or [[Minsc]], or both as a sacrifice to the Tribunal {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell Sarevok you actually were deciding who should get to kill him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

▶''''' Note:''' {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} characters will have four different options in this dialogue, all bringing same amount of points''

* Speaking to [[Echo of Illasera]], tell her that she wasn’t quick enough if someone cut her down {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Echo of Amelyssan]], say that every kill is euphoria {{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}}

◎ '''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversations]]'''<br>

* 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}}

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

** {{Skill|Deception|Deceive}} [[Leon]] and [[Aurelia]], telling that they should side with Astarion. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} ''(if you know about the Rite)''