That makes me wonder, if we take the hearsay as true that Larian said they developed all origins in twos (like Laessie and Shadowheart are obviously counterparts and relevant to each other's story) if Astarion might be Wyll's story partner rather than Karlach (who I had previously assumed it was because of the obvious fiendish connection). Astarion I had thought previously would be partnered with the werewolf (because curses) or Minsc (because his BG2 favoured enemy was vampires).
If i may, i'll channel Cassandra Pentaghast for a moment. Ugh. If that's true, some bitter fucking irony in the only thing ported from the OGs being the worst possible thing. Having to recruit a character i don't like, or one i'm indifferent to, for the sake of one i do is so backwards.
Not that i ever wanted to recruit Minsc or Dynaheir, but goddamn Khalid man.
Originally Posted by Lady Avyna
I like the theory about Shadowheart, that makes her a little more interesting, although I don't like her ability to pick locks as she is a Cleric and that is usually attributed to rogues or rangers. One thing I will say is, I noticed a lot of people here in the forums who don't like Astarion give the reason of not liking him for being a vampire. I'm curious to know why is that an issue? The majority of vampires that I have read stories on, usually behave the same way. Some may think it's cliche but I think the reason why they are written like that is because that is the most recognizable trait of a vampire. They are seen as extremely seductive, some are bi-sexual like Astarion, and sassy but they also can take a different turn very fast depending on a circumstance.
Watch Midnight Mass, then compare and contrast.
But anyway, as far as i'm concerned he's just a bad blend of annoying and pathetic. A 200 years old lvl 1 murder hobo, all of that quite literally, who's written and acted like he's hot shit yet just comes accross as... well, a 200 years old lvl 1 murder hobo. Basically Lae'zel, but done badly.
Midnight Mass made the vampire look more dark, giving it the bat/demon look. Whereas, Astarion has more of appealing vampire look. Dracula didn't look hideous when romancing Mina or even vampires from Anne Rice' s Vampire Chronicles, they have an attractive, seductive look. Also, why do you view Astarion as a "murder hobo" ? Is it because he attacks you when you first meet when he assumed that you were responsible for what happened in the ship? That doesn't make him a murder hobo, that was a one time deal. As for him trying to drink your blood, he does tell you that he never intended to hurt you. I can understand that for him being a vampire, it's a must for him.
