I 100% agree with everything said here. I do sometimes wonder (mostly jokingly!) if Larian just hates ascended Astarion (wasn't there a writer or someone who straight up said anyone who ascends him only sees him as a sex object or something?)
If I remember correctly it was the same writer who wrote the Haarlep scene so don't take their comments on reasons for ascension too seriously.
Definitely don't take it seriously! Everyone has different reasons for ascending him and is free to roleplay however they want.
I'm all for how thirsty this thread is lol
Larian, please understand how seriously we take this. Sculpted abs are required.
Haha I love the thirst too. And the passion people feel for the game and our dom vamp hubby that they only register to ask for justice for him (I did the same). <3
