What're your thoughts on the whole blood drinking scene and his potentially killing your character? And his reaction afterwards of course.
That's a tough question. I don't like it. I mean, I don't like him drinking my blood, or even trying to when I'm asleep.
But do I like the scene? Yeah, I think I do. It's fitting. He's free for the first time, and he wants to try blood. It makes sense that he would give in to temptation at night in camp.
And it creates a moment for Tav where a decision has to be made.
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The limitations with the scene after that are mine, I suppose. It's difficult for me to make a non-meta decision.
On one hand, I can let him drink from me knowing that:
1. I'll get approval, and
2. He'll have a powerful new ability in the form of a bite. It gives him a +1 on basically everything. Which makes him a better asset as a companion.
But... why the heck would I trust him or let him drink my blood?
Overall, I feel cornered as a player. Am I going to kill my only rogue? Say what you will about Astarion, he's a valuable member of the party when it comes to combat effectiveness. Sneak attack, two hand crossbows, poison, sleight of hand. He's useful.
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Another tangential issue I have with him is that I can *never* create a rogue as good as he is. Because I can't get that 'happy' state that gives a +1 to everything.
I don't know why that bothers me so much, but it does. It makes me not want to make a rogue. I feel like my rogue would be competing with Astarion and ultimately coming up short.
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ETA: oh, I just realized I didn't address the possibility of Astarion killing your character.
I'm okay with that. In fact, I prefer it as a possibility. It brings a gravitas to decisions that's all too often lacking in games. And stories in general, for that matter.
