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    Synopsis:

    Astarion's default dialog - the dialog you'll get if you speak to him while you're just wandering around in the world. This will cover many different topics, filling out his background and expanding on plot points as they happen in the game. Be aware that at the start of the game, players will not be aware that Astarion is a vampire. These nodes have been marked in the context field.

    How to trigger:

    Recruit Companion Astarion.
    Speak to companion Astarion.
    That's it.



  • 22.
    Astarion
    : You said you had a plan for that hellsbeast - you said we'd kill him!devnoteAstarion_InParty_Event_HadOrthonPlan, ORI_Astarion_IPRD_OrthonDoneAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved
    • 89.
      Astarion
      : Now the orthon has a new contract, Raphael has his killing machine back, and I have nothing!SHA_Orthon_State_ContractEnded, SHA_Orthon_Event_RaphaelAppears
      • Link to Node 115
    • 30.
      Astarion
      : Now the orthon's free to traipse back to the Hells and I'm left with nothing.
      • 115.
        Astarion
        : No information about my scars, no leads on where to turn now, and no idea why I'm wasting my time with you.
        • 122. Player: I did what I thought was right. ['Astarion -1']
          • 47.
            Astarion
            : You thought it was right to take this from me?
            • 92.
              Astarion
              : My chance to know what Cazador did to me? What he has planned for me?
              • 135.
                Astarion
                : You had a chance to do the right thing. And you choose a devil over me.
                • 104. Player: We can't let one disagreement divide us - we still need each other.Roll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 14 (0)
                  • 106. [RollResult] True
                    • 14.
                      Astarion
                      : Much as it pains me, you do have a point. Our odds are still better together.
                      • 18.
                        Astarion
                        : Just know that my patience has its limits, and you're dangerously close to them.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False
                        End
                  • 133. [RollResult] False
                    • 109.
                      Astarion
                      : I needed you for this. And you came up short.
                      • 35.
                        Astarion
                        : I'm done with you - done with everyone. I'll fix this myself; you can rot for all I care.GLO_Companion_Leave
                        End
                • 77. Player: Trust me, this was for the best. You don't know devils like I do.REALLY_WYLLRoll (Charisma, Deception) vs 16 (1)
                  • Link to Node 56
                  • Link to Node 103
                • 90. Player: Trust me, this was for the best. You don't know devils like I do.WARLOCK, REALLY_WYLL = FalseRoll (Charisma, Deception) vs 16 (1)
                  • Link to Node 56
                  • Link to Node 103
                • 24. Player: Trust me, this was for the best. You would have been a slave to that devil.WARLOCK = False, REALLY_WYLL = FalseRoll (Charisma, Deception) vs 16 (0)
                  • 56. [RollResult] True
                    • 65.
                      Astarion
                      : You may be right. That doesn't make it sting any less, though.
                      • 33. [Jump] Jump to Node 18 (1)
                  • 103. [RollResult] False
                    • 93.
                      Astarion
                      : It's best for you, maybe - not for me. You've shown your true colours.
                      • Link to Node 42
                • 107. Player: No one's forcing you to be here. ['Astarion -3']
                  • 119.
                    Astarion
                    : No, I chose this. I trusted you to help me.Approval_AtLeast_0_For_Sp2 = False
                    • 6.
                      Astarion
                      : Fool that I was. But don't worry, I won't be repeating that mistake.
                      • 42. [Jump] Jump to Node 35 (1)
                  • 7.
                    Astarion
                    : I wish it were that simple, but our odds of surviving this are still better together.
                    • 69.
                      Astarion
                      : So, unhappy as it is, our fates still seem to be intertwined.
                      • 45. [Jump] Jump to Node 18 (1)
        • 85. Player: Sorry, I should have listened to you. ['Astarion -1']
          • 118.
            Astarion
            : Of course you should have listened to me!
            • 55.
              Astarion
              : But you didn't. And now I have to deal with the consequences.
              • 126. [Jump] Jump to Node 135 (2)
        • 68. Player: You're overreacting - we'll find another way to decode your scars. ['Astarion -3']
          • 46.
            Astarion
            : 'Overreacting'? After what you took from me?
            • 117. [Jump] Jump to Node 92 (1)
        • 95. [Jump] Jump to Node 107 (1)
  • 37.
    Astarion
    : How dare you talk to me after what you've done?devnoteAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved = False, ORI_Astarion_State_GotQuestFromRaphael, SHA_Orthon_State_ContractEndedAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved
    • 88. [Jump] Jump to Node 80 (2)
  • 43. [Alias] Astarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved = False, ORI_Astarion_State_GotQuestFromRaphael, SHA_Orthon_Event_RaphaelNoShowFallbackAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved
    • Alias to Node 37
    • Link to Node 88
  • 54.
    Astarion
    : It's curious, I had a visit from our impish friend Raphael last night. He wanted to talk about my scars.ORI_Astarion_CRD_RaphaelsFallbackOrthonDealORI_Astarion_State_GotQuestFromRaphaelAtCamp
    • 34.
      Astarion
      : Or rather, he wanted to dangle the promise of talking about my scars in front of me - if we kill that monster of his.
      • 98. Player: Then we'll kill it.
        • 50.
          Astarion
          : Excellent! I knew you wouldn't baulk at a challenge.
          • 12.
            Astarion
            : And now all that's left to do is... well, find this damned thing and kill it.
            • 23. [Jump] Jump to Node 16 (1)
      • 113. Player: And I slept right through it all?
        • 76.
          Astarion
          : You're talking about a vampire and a devil, darling. We're both rather good at sneaking about in the dark.
          • Link to Node 12
      • 128. Player: You shouldn't have made a deal without talking to me first.
        • 78.
          Astarion
          : It's not a deal, strictly speaking - more of a gentleman's agreement. 'I scratch your back, you read mine.'
          • Link to Node 12
  • 62.
    Astarion
    : I hope you're not serious about helping that hellsbeast.devnoteSHA_Orthon_Event_SearchPersuasionSuccess, ORI_Astarion_State_GotQuestFromRaphael, SHA_Orthon_State_ContractEnded = False, SHA_Orthon_State_DefeatedOnce = False, VISITEDREGION_INT_Main_A = False, Astarion_InParty_Asked_HelpingOrthon = FalseAstarion_InParty_Asked_HelpingOrthon
    • 79.
      Astarion
      : We made a deal with Raphael - his destruction for the secrets written on my back.
      • 52. Player: Don't worry, this is all part of the plan.['Astarion 1']
        • 19. [Jump] Jump to Node 20 (1)
      • 120. Player: We don't need the devil - we'll figure out what your scars mean some other way.
        • 58.
          Astarion
          : What if there is no other way? What if this is it?
          • 82.
            Astarion
            : I'm a pawn in some game, but I need to know what we're playing. CAMP_Astarion_CRD_ScarReading_ReadScar
            • Link to Node 8
          • 25.
            Astarion
            : Cazador did something to me - I need to know what it was.
            • 8.
              Astarion
              : And the only way I'll know for sure is if that orthon dies.
              • 99. Player: We'll kill the orthon, don't worry.['Astarion 1']
                • Link to Node 20
              • 61. Player: Let's just see what happens.
                • 20.
                  Astarion
                  : All right, if you say so...devnoteAstarion_InParty_Event_HadOrthonPlan
                  • 16.
                    Astarion
                    : [TagAnswer] ORI_Astarion_State_JumpToQuestionBankNode
                    • 110. [Nested Dialog]
                      End
              • 39. Player: Don't blame me if you made a deal you can't keep.['Astarion -1']
                • 59.
                  Astarion
                  : I see. So that's where we stand.devnote
                  • 57.
                    Astarion
                    : Very well, then. We'll roll the dice and let's see what fate decides.
                    • Link to Node 16
      • 36. Player: You made a deal with Raphael. I didn't.
        • 74.
          Astarion
          : This is important. Do not play games with me.
          • Link to Node 82
          • Link to Node 25
  • 71.
    Astarion
    : I hope you're not serious about helping that hellsbeast.devnoteORI_Astarion_IPRD_PromisedToHelpOrthonAstarion_InParty_Asked_HelpingOrthon
    • Link to Node 79
  • 80.
    Astarion
    : You said you had a plan for that hellsbeast - you said we'd kill him!devnoteAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved = False, ORI_Astarion_State_GotQuestFromRaphael, SHA_Orthon_State_ContractEnded, Astarion_InParty_Event_HadOrthonPlanAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved
    • Link to Node 89
    • Link to Node 30
  • 97. [Alias] Astarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved = False, ORI_Astarion_State_GotQuestFromRaphael, SHA_Orthon_Event_RaphaelNoShowFallback, Astarion_InParty_Event_HadOrthonPlanAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved
    • Alias to Node 80
    • Link to Node 88
  • 100.
    Astarion
    : I've been thinking about the runes Cazador carved into my back.ORI_Astarion_State_PartySawScars, ORI_Astarion_CRD_SeekingRaphael
    • 15.
      Astarion
      : That fragment of a devil's contract or whatever the hells it is.CAMP_Astarion_CRD_ScarReading_ReadScar, ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal
      • Link to Node 11
    • 53.
      Astarion
      : I don't know much about Infernal, but I know anything written in devilscript is going to be bad news.ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal
      • Link to Node 11
    • 123.
      Astarion
      : There's something not right about all this. There's more to that 'poem' than everyday sadism.
      • 13.
        Astarion
        : Maybe something worse than everyday sadism. I saw runes like that on the creatures we fought in the Hells. The message must be Infernal.
        • 11.
          Astarion
          : I'm afraid that through those runes - somehow - Cazador might still be able to dominate me.
          • 1. Player: I can take another look if you want?
            • 44.
              Astarion
              : Unless you've suddenly become an expert in mysterious runes, I don't think that will achieve much.ORI_HadSexWithAstarion = False
              • 48.
                Astarion
                : No, we need someone with a little more expertise. And I think I know who to ask.
                • 63.
                  Astarion
                  : Our devilish friend - Raphael. If anyone's going to know about infernal contracts, he will.CAMP_Astarion_CRD_ScarReading_ReadScar, ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal
                  • 134. Player: Are you mad? The devil that's after our souls?['Astarion -1']
                    • 91.
                      Astarion
                      : Well, you know what they say - better the devil you know.
                      • Link to Node 31
                  • 81. Player: Sure, makes sense.['Astarion 5']
                    • 28.
                      Astarion
                      : I knew you'd see the pragmatic side!
                      • 31.
                        Astarion
                        : Unfortunately, he comes and goes on his own schedule, so we'll just have to look out for any sulphurous odours or the sound of questionable poetry.
                        • 41.
                          Astarion
                          : Meanwhile I think I'll spend some time studying the art of infernal negotiations.ORI_Astarion_State_RequestedConversationWithRaphael
                          End
                  • 105. Player: He'll want something in return. Are you sure you can pay his price?
                    • 108.
                      Astarion
                      : Well, we won't know until we ask, now, will we?
                      • Link to Node 31
                  • 87. Player: Just don't rope me into this. Any deals are between you and him.['Astarion -1']
                    • 29.
                      Astarion
                      : My friend, I'd never dream of it.
                      • Link to Node 31
                • 27.
                  Astarion
                  : Our devilish friend - Raphael. If anyone's going to know about Infernal text, he will.ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal
                  • 32. [Jump] Jump to Node 63 (2)
                • 84.
                  Astarion
                  : Our devilish friend - Raphael. If anyone has the resources to find out what it says, surely he will.
                  • Link to Node 32
            • 72.
              Astarion
              : Any excuse to get my shirt off, I see.devnote
              • 17.
                Astarion
                : But no, I don't think another viewing will serve any purpose. I need someone with a little more expertise.
                • Link to Node 2
          • 102. Player: All right, what do you want to do about it?
            • 4.
              Astarion
              : Find an expert, of course. And I already have one in mind.
              • 2. [Jump] Jump to Node 48 (2)
          • 66. Player: Did he carve runes into any of the other spawn?
            • 96.
              Astarion
              : Oh yes, we all got the same treatment.
              • 21.
                Astarion
                : If there are other parts to this contract, I'm sure they'll be carved into the others. CAMP_Astarion_CRD_ScarReading_ReadScar, ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal
                • 70.
                  Astarion
                  : But I can't exactly stroll up and ask to look at their backs, can I? They're still under Cazador's clawed thumb.
                  • 101.
                    Astarion
                    : No, I thought I might ask someone else.
                    • Link to Node 2
          • 5. Player: Mizora might have answers. Should I ask her?CAMP_MizorasPact_Event_PactScene, REALLY_WYLL
            • 51.
              Astarion
              : Oh no! I wouldn't want to bother your... intimidating companion. I had someone else in mind.
              • 26. [Jump] Jump to Node 48 (2)
          • 9. Player: I may know some... entities that could help?WARLOCK, REALLY_WYLL = False
            • 86.
              Astarion
              : I was thinking about someone a little more familiar, actually.
              • Link to Node 26
  • 127.
    Astarion
    : How dare you talk to me after what you've done?devnoteORI_Astarion_IPRD_OrthonDoneAstarion_InParty_Asked_OrthonResolved
    • Link to Node 88
  • 132.
    Astarion
    : This dark land must be filled with the broken, the beaten, the desperate.ORI_Astarion_State_PartySawScars = False, ORI_Astarion_CRD_SeekingRaphael
    • 131.
      Astarion
      : The perfect preying ground for a devil who offers a way out for those who sign on the dotted line.
      • 125.
        Astarion
        : I hope we end up seeing our friend Raphael down here somewhere.
        • 49. Player: Why do you want to see him?
          • 83.
            Astarion
            : Help me find him, and you'll find out.
            • 112. [Alias]
              • Alias to Node 60
              • 3. [Jump] Jump to Node 75 (2)
        • 10. Player: I certainly hope we don't.
          • 67.
            Astarion
            : You don't have to sign anything, just help me find him.
            • 114. [Alias]
              • Alias to Node 60
              • Link to Node 3
        • 94. Player: That fiend is far from our friend.
          • 111.
            Astarion
            : I think he'll stay the perfect gentleman. As long as we read the fine print.
            • Link to Node 60
        • 38. Player: He's a lot of fun and could be useful, if we tread carefully.
          • 73.
            Astarion
            : Precisely. Exactly.
            • 60.
              Astarion
              : When I was taken to his House, I was caught off-guard. But now... Now I know what to ask for.
              • 75.
                Astarion
                : You will help me find him, won't you?
                • 124. Player: Sure, I want to see how this plays out.['Astarion 5']
                  • Link to Node 116
                • 40. Player: Your funeral, but why not?['Astarion 5']
                  • 116.
                    Astarion
                    : Perfect. I knew you would understand.ORI_Astarion_State_RequestedConversationWithRaphael
                    End
                • 0. Player: Not unless you tell me what you're planning.['Astarion -1']
                  • 129.
                    Astarion
                    : All in due time. But not now.
                    • Link to Node 130
                • 121. Player: Full of bad ideas though you are, this is definitely one of the worst.['Astarion -1']
                  • 64.
                    Astarion
                    : That's quite the achievement. But trust me. I know what I'm doing.
                    • 130.
                      Astarion
                      : I'm sure he'll turn up at one point or another.ORI_Astarion_State_RequestedConversationWithRaphael
                      End