Why bother going through with all the hints of the vampire bride ritual? Astarion actually finds a scroll with ancient rituals among Cazador's belongings. That one is probably in there too. The only things that don't match up is the single drop of blood and the time it takes him to turn Tav (he does it faster), yet these requirements could be different for the Ascendant. The blood might be more potent and allow for an easier process. We also never see the red aura around Tav that would definitively prove Astarion can compel them. Clarifying this would give us the full understanding of the ascended romance.
Yes, by the way, a good additional note to this version.
Originally Posted by Ametris
By agreeing to become his spawn we're basically signing a deal with the devil, we know the terms.
Maybe they are comparing us to Hope and Raphael. Hope really didn't sign anything and rejected Raphael no matter what, and he fixated on her as a result. Then, for realism and a fuller immersion in the "cycle of abuse", if you want to spoil our story, then fix the story of Hope and Raphael, let Hope fall in love with young Raphael, help him become a mighty devil, participate in all his intrigues, and only then end up in chains in the House of Hope, well at least for some semblance of realism, like, "in our world all evil men function only in this way". And Ketheric Thorm to have his wife hang herself because he wouldn't give her a divorce and freedom.
Originally Posted by Ametris
What a scary lord.
Very scary. When he's playfully shrugging, he's especially scary.
Originally Posted by Ametris
It's a real shame we can't kiss him after he says that.
I was sorry too. And now I don't know if it's a pity or not, or if the next patch will add the final kiss, and Tav with their tongue bitten off and eyes spinning frantically.
