Astarion/Approval: Difference between revisions

=== Act One ===

* Promise [[Zevlor]] you will talk to [[Kagha]] about stopping the ritual {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* After [[Lae'zel]] interrogates [[Zorru]]:

''When talking to [[Auntie Ethel]] and [[Mayrina]] at the [[Riverside Teahouse]]:''

* Don't let Ethel steer the conversation away, and finally say that "This woman is clearly in trouble" {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Blighted Village]]'''

* Drop and prepare to destroy the [[Necromancy of Thay]] in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

* Read the Necromancy of Thay yourself {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

''At the front gate and in the outer camp:''

* Smear the dung over your face on [[Olak|Sentinel Olak's]] demand. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''

* Purchase [[Oskar Fevras]] from [[Brem]] for the price he asks initially {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** Give Oskar additional 200 gold after freeing him {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''

* Tell [[Ward Magmar]] that he disgusts you {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* When attempting to take the elevator, tell Magmar that you need to save [[Nere]] to obtain a [[Moonlantern]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

''In the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Hatchery|Hatchery]]:''

* Persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg]], telling him:

'''Raphael's Deal'''

* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], say that you'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

* Discussing afterwards, tell Astarion that he might not be able to outfox the devil, but you will. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* At the very first long rest, when Astarion says he'll keep watch, answer you will not turn your back on a stranger {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* When he asks how you'd like to be killed, say you don't have to choose, OR that you would prefer one of the others/someone else to do it {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(either option)''

* If Astarion died from the Lathander's Lance blast in [[Rosymorn Monastery]], resurrect him, then talk to him and choose any line '''except''' the promise to be more careful next time {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

* Refuse him when he offers to sleep together. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

<small>'''''Note:''' Turning him down within the romance cutscene itself '''does not''' bring any disapproval''</small>

* Refuse to sleep with Astarion, then speak to him again and try to arrange a romp anew {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* When it comes out that [[Shadowheart]] is a follower of {{Deity|Shar}}, say you didn’t agree to join up with a Sharran, then tell her to leave {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Give the [[Necromancy of Thay]] to Gale, OR destroy it. {{Approval|Astarion|-5}} ''(either option)''

* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, after murdering the bard, try to put the blame on Astarion {{Approval|Astarion|-6}} ''(only if it is known he is a vampire)''

* After the very first time using illithid powers, say the power that comes from the parasites cannot be trusted {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

<small>'''''Note:''' This dialogue is available only after using 'illithid' dialogue line for the first time in your walkthrough. The line here belongs to Custom origin (Tav); other origins may have unique formulations'' </small>

''At the long rest, when Astarion's true nature comes out:''

** Botch the roll to read his mind through illithid ability {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

* When he tries to feel through his scars with fingers, offer your help, then mock him about "cleric of Gond" {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''

* Fail to convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it do not belong to the goblins. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Fighter}}, say that there's no shame in being outmatched in the fight {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

''Speaking to [[Jaheira]]:''

* When talking to Jaheira inside the inn, drink the spiked wine {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* After saving the refugees, when [[Bex]] asks why you helped, answer that you did it because they were in trouble {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(unique line for a {{Class|Cleric}})''

''Witnessing [[Ketheric|Ketheric's]] trial (at the very first visit to Moonrise):''

''Dealing with [[Yurgir]] and his retinue:''

''Speaking to [[Minthara]]:''

* After defending Astarion from [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra's]] molestations, at the long rest:

** Tell him '''twice''' that you're not interested in his confessions {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}  

'''[[The Pale Elf|Companion quest]]'''

* When he tries to feel through his scars with fingers, offer your help, then mock him about "cleric of Gond" {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

<small>'''''Note:''' This cutscene will take place only if it hasn't occured in [[Act One]]''</small>

** OR Tell him that the [[Absolute]] is a greater evil {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''

* Talk to [[Bill|Brother Bill]] and [[Clements|Brother Clements]] and say that their god would be proud of [[Lorgan|Father Lorgan]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Monk}}, say that offering alms to those in need is a sign of a noble soul {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* On the temple roof, tell [[Tara]] to stop eating the carrier pigeons. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Talking to [[Wulbren]], refuse to take the [[Runepowder Bomb]] but promise you'll destroy the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] your way. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** OR Refuse, saying that the real enemy is [[Gortash]], not the Gondians {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''

'''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises'''

* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that one can't just kill innocent people {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** OR Tell her that both sides need a lesson {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Elsewhere in Rivington'''  

* Near [[Requisitioned Barn]], donate some gold to [[Manip Nestor]]. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Talking to [[Mattis]] outside the barn, tell him to watch himself because the city is big and dangerous. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* At the entrance gate, refuse to be arrested by the [[Steel Watcher]] and prepare to fight.{{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** OR Threaten [[Edwynna|Gauntlet Edwynna]] OR choose to attack her {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(either option)''

* At the Flaming Fist barracks, when you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest, give him 300 gold to take the ferry {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] afterwards, let him arrest you {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Basilisk Gate Barracks]]'''

''Before dealing with the [[Auntie Ethel|hag]]:''

* Meeting [[Lakrissa]] in the tavern hall, say you missed her {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Talking to [[Dez Kanshaw]], say he won't find courage on the bottom of a bottle {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Golbraith's Cellar]]'''

* Tell [[Golbraith Stredivas]] that mind flayers are dangerous, and then tell him to leave the city {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

** OR Tell him that he should be fighting, hot hiding {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''The [[Graveyard (Lower City)|Graveyard]]'''

* Speaking to [[Gothric Rillyn]], say that burying alive is an apt punishment for thievery {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* After digging up the "M.Kurwin" grave, ask [[Bugthimble]] whether he was buried here, and then pay him the "fee" he demands {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''[[Grey Harbour Docks]]'''

* After docking at the [[Iron Throne]], when [[Omeluum]] approaches your mind, convince him that other prisoners must be saved, too {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|20}})''

* Upon returning from the prison, tell [[Allandra Grey]] you won't let her execute [[Redhammer]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Fail the {{Skill|Intimidation}} check on the [[Archivist]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(Works either with the contract or with the [[Orphic Hammer]])''

* ''In the [[House_of_Hope#Boudoir|Boudoir]],'' tell [[Haarlep]] they can have your body, but not your mind {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* If you let slip to [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] that you’ve found the Nightsong, tell him that she is in your camp {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* When [[Zanner Toobin]] says that Gondians are being subjugated through the collars, say that it is selfish to value their families more than an entire city {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* After razing down the Foundry, side with [[Wulbren Bongle]] and [[Ironhand]]s and tell Toobin they have to die for the city OR Tell Toobin that the gnomes came for him {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(either option)''

'''The [[Bhaal Temple]]'''

* 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, agree to take it off {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* After Astarion has completed the [[The_Pale_Elf#Outcomes|Rite of Profane Ascension]], at the long rest cutscene:''

** Tell him he had to learn how not to become Cazador himself {{Approval|Astarion|-15}}

''The night assault of the other Cazador's spawn in the camp:''

* Tell [[Leon]] and [[Aurelia]] that they can take Astarion to [[Cazador]] {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

== Notes ==

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