What is Astarions' backstory?

Astarion's backstory in Baldur's Gate 3 is a tragic tale of a high-elf magistrate turned vampire spawn, enslaved by the sadistic vampire lord Cazador Szarr for two centuries, forced to lure victims for torture and feeding, enduring immense physical and psychological abuse, until being freed (temporarily) by the tadpole, leading to his quest for power, freedom, and revenge.
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What is Astarion's backstory?

Astarion's backstory in Baldur's Gate 3 reveals he was a charismatic but corrupt magistrate in Baldur's Gate who, after being left for dead by a band of Gurs, was "saved" by the sadistic vampire Cazador Szarr, becoming his vampire spawn slave for 200 years, forced to lure victims and endure abuse until a tadpole offered a chance at freedom from his master's control. His past involves a fall from grace, becoming a victim himself, and enduring unimaginable torment, making him crave power and freedom while struggling with his newfound, dangerous vampiric nature.
 
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What trauma does Astarion have?

He has trust issues because he is traumatized by his service under Cazador and, despite acting wildly arrogant, actually has a broken sense of self-worth. Astarion did what he had to to survive and considers himself a monster because of it.
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How did Astarion turn into a vampire?

Astarion became a vampire spawn after being brutally beaten by a group of Gur who disliked a ruling he made as a magistrate; left for dead, the vampire lord Cazador Szarr offered him a choice between death and eternal servitude, which Astarion accepted, thus becoming Cazador's slave and being turned into a vampire spawn. Cazador then forced him to feed on others, torturing him and making him serve as one of his thralls for centuries before the events of Baldur's Gate 3.
 
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Was Astarion actually a magistrate?

That also helped me with the background that [the writers] gave me; he was a magistrate, he's a High Elf, he's of noble class. He's a Baldurian, and he's decadent, he's hedonistic, and he had this amazing life before being turned into a vampire.
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Is Astarion ok with polyamory?

In Baldur's Gate 3, Astarion can be okay with polyamory, specifically in a three-way relationship with the player (Tav) and Halsin, but it's complicated by his trauma and consent issues, with some players feeling his acceptance is forced or insincere, while others see it as a genuine expression of his reclaiming autonomy and finding an arrangement that works for him and Halsin. While he'll refuse poly with others like Gale or Lae'zel, his acceptance of Halsin (who is experienced in such arrangements) is presented as a choice, though his dialogue hints at underlying discomfort or a desire to please.
 
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Who is the hardest character to romance in Baldur's Gate 3?

The hardest characters to romance in Baldur's Gate 3 often depend on player choices, but Shadowheart, due to her complex backstory and trust issues, Minthara, requiring specific (often evil) pathing and potentially buggy interactions, and Karlach, needing precise dialogue choices early on, are frequently cited as challenging. Astarion can also be difficult because of his guarded nature, while Halsin requires extensive commitment to lifting the Shadow Curse in Act 2. 
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Can you cure Astarion's vampirism?

You can't fully "cure" Astarion's vampirism in a standard playthrough, as he's a powerful undead, but you can significantly alter his fate by convincing him not to ascend to become a Vampire Lord, choosing instead to free his spawn and find alternative, less monstrous paths, with potential narrative endings involving God Gale (if Gale becomes a god) or other powerful magic like a Wish spell offering hope for a true cure in epilogues or mods, though "Wish" can be tricky. 
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Who is Damon's original bloodline?

Damon Salvatore belongs to the sireline of the Original Vampire, Klaus Mikaelson, meaning Klaus is the progenitor of the entire vampiric lineage that includes Damon, his brother Stefan, Katherine Pierce (who turned them), and many others like Caroline Forbes and Elena Gilbert. This "Original Bloodline" connects them all, and if Klaus dies, all vampires in his line would die unless the connection is magically severed, as Davina did in The Originals.
 
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What is 118 vampire years in human years?

In fiction, especially Hotel Transylvania, a 118-year-old vampire like Mavis is considered the equivalent of an 18-year-old human in terms of maturity and appearance, suggesting vampires age extremely slowly, with their early life spanning decades before reaching physical adulthood, making 118 vampire years roughly equivalent to a young adult human age. 
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Will Astarion be mad if I sleep with the Emperor?

Emperor romance: Amusingly, players who manage to romance The Emperor will always be caught by their companions when they go to sleep. Despite how disgusted everyone looks, getting caught with The Emperor will not have any effect on approval from any companions, including Astarion.
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What are the 7 core traumas?

Types of Trauma in Psychology
  • Big “T” Trauma. Some people use the term “Big T trauma” to describe the most life-altering events. ...
  • Little “T” Trauma. ...
  • Chronic Trauma. ...
  • Complex Trauma. ...
  • Insidious Trauma. ...
  • Secondary Trauma. ...
  • Intergenerational, Historical, Collective, or Cultural Trauma.
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Is there a way for Astarion to walk in the sun?

Astarion can walk in the sun in Baldur's Gate 3 only if he undergoes the Rite of Ascension, becoming a Vampire Ascendant, which grants him sun immunity, or if the player helps him find a magical solution (like Jander Sunstar's relic) in the post-game, though this is less definitive and more player-driven. Normally, as a spawn, the sun burns him; the Illithid tadpole's presence temporarily masked his weakness, but once removed, he's vulnerable again unless he Ascends or a unique cure is found.
 
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Who is Elena's baby's father?

Elena Gilbert's biological father in The Vampire Diaries is John Gilbert, who raised her as her uncle, while her adoptive parents were Grayson and Miranda Gilbert. Elena's biological mother was Isobel Flemming, and she was adopted by the Gilberts shortly after birth.
 
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Who are the 7 original vampires?

The family of Originals is comprised of Klaus, Elijah, Rebekah, Kol, Finn, Mikael, and Esther. There were two other brothers but one died before they moved from Europe to Virginia (long before it had been settled), and the other, Henrik, died from a werewolf while there.
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What is Astarion's real name?

Astarion's full name from Baldur's Gate 3 is Astarion Ancunín, with "Ancunín" being his elven surname, a detail revealed through in-game lore and player discovery, indicating his noble, yet tragic, past as a magistrate turned vampire spawn.
 
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Who is Damon's twin sister?

Elsa Salvatore is a female vampire and one of the female protagonists of The Vampire Diaries. She was a major antagonist in Season One and Season Four. She is the younger twin sister of Damon Salvatore and the elder sister to Stefan Salvatore.
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Who was first, Amara or Tatia?

It was Amara first she was the start of all the doppelgängers because as you know nature had to balance itself. Amara was immortal thanks to Silas which was also the original doppelgänger. Tatia was natures way of balancing because she was human which lead to klaus and his family being vampires.
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Who sired Caroline Bloodline?

Caroline Forbes is in Klaus Mikaelson's sire line, even though Damon Salvatore turned her, because Katherine Pierce (who sired Damon) was in Klaus's line, creating a long chain that includes Stefan, Damon, and eventually Caroline, making them all linked to the Original Vampire Klaus, as revealed in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals lore. 
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Can gale cure Astarion?

You can ask God Gale for the sunlight cure, not a vampirism cure. There is no dialogue about curing his vampirism at all.
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Can you become a vampire if Astarion doesn't ascend?

No, Astarion cannot make you a full vampire without ascending himself; the best he can do is turn you into a vampire spawn, which happens in his "bad" ending if you romanced him and he doesn't ascend, making you his permanent, subservient thrall, but this isn't the same as becoming a true vampire with independent power. Becoming a true vampire requires a special ritual involving Cazador's power, which only happens if Astarion ascends, and even then, it's a separate choice for the player character (Tav) after Astarion becomes Ascendant, often requiring a strong romance, as some Reddit users note. 
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Can you turn Serana back into a human?

Yes, you can turn Serana human in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by siding with the Dawnguard and completing their questline, then talking to her at Fort Dawnguard and choosing specific dialogue options to convince her to seek the cure, which changes her appearance and abilities but makes her mortal. 
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Who is the least popular romance in Baldur's Gate 3?

The character often cited as having the least substantial or most disappointing romance in Baldur's Gate 3, especially early on, is Minthara, due to its short, Act 1-focused nature and lack of follow-through compared to main companions, though some find Halsin or non-origin characters like Jaheira (who isn't romanceable but has approval) less developed in comparison. Minthara's romance feels like a missed opportunity, requiring significant sacrifice for a relationship that largely ends after a single major scene, leading players to feel it's underdeveloped, especially when compared to popular arcs like Shadowheart or Karlach. 
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Will Shadowheart get mad if I sleep with someone else?

Shadowheart demonstrates this 'possessiveness' when you try to romance other companions and you are already with her, and will even end your romantic relationship, as she does not want to share you.
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What is the most hurting love story?

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  • West Side Story. ...
  • Madame Bovary. ...
  • Brokeback Mountain. ...
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame. ...
  • Titanic. ...
  • Romeo & Juliet. ...
  • Tristan and Isolde.
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