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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. : 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. : 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
30. : Now the orthon's free to traipse back to the Hells and I'm left with nothing.
115. : 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. : You thought it was right to take this from me?
92. : My chance to know what Cazador did to me? What he has planned for me?
135. : 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. : Much as it pains me, you do have a point. Our odds are still better together.
18. : Just know that my patience has its limits, and you're dangerously close to them.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = FalseEnd
133. [RollResult] False
109. : I needed you for this. And you came up short.
35. : I'm done with you - done with everyone. I'll fix this myself; you can rot for all I care.GLO_Companion_LeaveEnd
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. : You may be right. That doesn't make it sting any less, though.
33. [Jump]
Jump to Node 18 (1)
103. [RollResult] False
93. : It's best for you, maybe - not for me. You've shown your true colours.
107. Player: No one's forcing you to be here. ['Astarion -3']
119. : No, I chose this. I trusted you to help me.Approval_AtLeast_0_For_Sp2 = False
6. : Fool that I was. But don't worry, I won't be repeating that mistake.
42. [Jump]
Jump to Node 35 (1)
7. : I wish it were that simple, but our odds of surviving this are still better together.
69. : 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. : Of course you should have listened to me!
55. : 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. : 'Overreacting'? After what you took from me?
117. [Jump]
Jump to Node 92 (1)
95. [Jump]
Jump to Node 107 (1)
37. : 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. : 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. : 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. : Excellent! I knew you wouldn't baulk at a challenge.
12. : 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. : You're talking about a vampire and a devil, darling. We're both rather good at sneaking about in the dark.
128. Player: You shouldn't have made a deal without talking to me first.
78. : It's not a deal, strictly speaking - more of a gentleman's agreement. 'I scratch your back, you read mine.'
62. : 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. : 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. : What if there is no other way? What if this is it?
82. : I'm a pawn in some game, but I need to know what we're playing. CAMP_Astarion_CRD_ScarReading_ReadScar
25. : Cazador did something to me - I need to know what it was.
8. : 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']
61. Player: Let's just see what happens.
20. : All right, if you say so...devnoteAstarion_InParty_Event_HadOrthonPlan
16. : [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. : I see. So that's where we stand.devnote
57. : Very well, then. We'll roll the dice and let's see what fate decides.
36. Player: You made a deal with Raphael. I didn't.
74. : This is important. Do not play games with me.
- Link to Node 82
- Link to Node 25
71. : I hope you're not serious about helping that hellsbeast.devnoteORI_Astarion_IPRD_PromisedToHelpOrthonAstarion_InParty_Asked_HelpingOrthon
80. : 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. : I've been thinking about the runes Cazador carved into my back.ORI_Astarion_State_PartySawScars, ORI_Astarion_CRD_SeekingRaphael
15. : That fragment of a devil's contract or whatever the hells it is.CAMP_Astarion_CRD_ScarReading_ReadScar, ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal
53. : I don't know much about Infernal, but I know anything written in devilscript is going to be bad news.ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal
123. : There's something not right about all this. There's more to that 'poem' than everyday sadism.
13. : 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. : 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. : Unless you've suddenly become an expert in mysterious runes, I don't think that will achieve much.ORI_HadSexWithAstarion = False
48. : No, we need someone with a little more expertise. And I think I know who to ask.
63. : 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. : Well, you know what they say - better the devil you know.
81. Player: Sure, makes sense.['Astarion 5']
28. : I knew you'd see the pragmatic side!
31. : 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. : Meanwhile I think I'll spend some time studying the art of infernal negotiations.ORI_Astarion_State_RequestedConversationWithRaphaelEnd
105. Player: He'll want something in return. Are you sure you can pay his price?
108. : Well, we won't know until we ask, now, will we?
87. Player: Just don't rope me into this. Any deals are between you and him.['Astarion -1']
29. : My friend, I'd never dream of it.
27. : Our devilish friend - Raphael. If anyone's going to know about Infernal text, he will.ORI_Astarion_Knows_PoemInfernal