Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Story & Character Discussion Why Does Astarian Like Slavery?

Oh yes. Astarion is strikingly incapable of empathy right up until nearly the end of his personal quest, and even then, though he's quite shaken, it's only temporary. After his personal quest is resolved, he's capable of more clear-sightedness and self-reflection, but it takes a lot of effort to get there.