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    Synopsis:

    The InParty for Astarian while in END_Main.
    Morphic Pool (Arrival)
    Astral Plane (Just after Netherbrain Confrontation)
    Tadpole Choice (with Emperor in Astral Plane while making the choice to transform into a mind flayer)
    High Hall Interior (after Astral Plane, views of Nautiloids, Dragons, and a city in ruin)

    How to trigger:

    Load END_Main
    Debug add companion



  • 1.
    Astarion
    : I always dreamed of walking these halls, you know - enjoying the luxury of the ducal palace. And look at it now.devnoteAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_HighHall = False, END_General_State_CurrentlyInHighHall, ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLordAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_HighHall
    • 30. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (2)
  • 12.
    Astarion
    : I can't talk when we have a city to save, darling.devnoteEND_IllithidOptions_State_ExitPortalAvailable, ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
    • 64.
      Astarion
      : At least the bits of it that are worth saving.devnote
      End
  • 13.
    Astarion
    : Honestly, I was expecting an all-powerful brain to have a lair that was a little flashier. Not immaculately designed or anything, just to have a sense of drama to it.devnoteAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_MorphicPool = FalseAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_MorphicPool
    • 70. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (2)
  • 14.
    Astarion
    : I really thought the stones were going to work. Our options are getting slimmer and slimmer.devnoteAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_AstralPlane = False, END_General_State_CurrentlyInAstralPlaneAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_AstralPlane
    • 63. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (2)
  • 18.
    Astarion
    : Hello, my sweet little spawn.devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
  • 18.
    Astarion
    : Yes, beautiful?devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
    • 46. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (2)
  • 22.
    Astarion
    : All of that and the stones didn't even work? I swear, this is never-ending. devnoteAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_AstralPlane = False, END_General_State_CurrentlyInAstralPlane, ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLordAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_AstralPlane
    • Link to Node 63
  • 37.
    Astarion
    : So we can't wield the stones unless one of us becomes an illithid.devnoteEND_IllithidOptions_Event_TadpoleGroupDiscussion
    • 65.
      Astarion
      : I hope you're not actually considering this - we still have other options.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
      • 15.
        Astarion
        : Why not let Karlach take the fall? She seems more than willing.ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
        • 7. [Alias] END_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
          • Alias to Node 40
          • 33.
            Astarion
            : Just consider the alternatives before throwing away that beautiful face or yours.
            • Link to Node 101
      • 107.
        Astarion
        : Karlach seems willing to do it. It's not ideal, but there is a grim logic to it. ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord = False, END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
        • 81. [Alias] END_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
          • Alias to Node 40
          • 29.
            Astarion
            : Tell me you'll consider the alternatives? I don't want to lose you.
            • 101. [Jump] Jump to Node 0 (2)
    • 8.
      Astarion
      : More of an illithid, in your case.devnotePARTIAL_CEREMORPH
      • 92.
        Astarion
        : Karlach offered herself. We could just let her take the fall. That'd certainly be the easiest option.ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
        • Link to Node 40
      • 84.
        Astarion
        : Karlach has offered herself. I can't say I love the idea, but... well, there is a cruel logic to it.END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
        • 40.
          Astarion
          : We could free your prince with the Orphic Hammer. Perhaps he'll have a bright idea., REALLY_GITHYANKIEND_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
        • 40.
          Astarion
          : We could free the gith prince with the Orphic Hammer. Perhaps he'll have a bright idea.END_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
          • 0.
            Astarion
            : Maybe we should hand the stones over to the Emperor.
            • 53. Player: I'll do it. I'll become a mind flayer - I'm not afraid.
              • 96.
                Astarion
                : I'm going to assume you meant that as a joke. I do not want you to transform into some slimy beast.ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
                • 94.
                  Astarion
                  : We'll figure something else out, I - I'm sure of it.devnote
                  End
              • 87.
                Astarion
                : Of course you will. And of course you're not.devnoteORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
                • 110.
                  Astarion
                  : I wish I was surprised you'd volunteer, but I'm not. It's so perfectly... you.devnote
                  • Link to Node 57
              • 72.
                Astarion
                : Really? Gods, all right. Better you than me.devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
                End
              • 54.
                Astarion
                : Of course you're not. When have you ever been afraid of anything?devnote
                • 34.
                  Astarion
                  : I don't think it's a good option, mind you. But we are all out of good options.
                  • 57.
                    Astarion
                    : All right. If we're going to do this, then let's do this.devnote
                    End
            • 71. Player: I spoke to Karlach already - I agreed to let her transform. This is what she wants.END_IllithidOptions_State_AllowKarlachToTransform
              • 109.
                Astarion
                : I understand. It makes sense.
                • Link to Node 34
            • 69. Player: I don't want this for Karlach. I won't allow it.END_IllithidOptions_State_AllowKarlachToTransform = False, END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
              • 47.
                Astarion
                : I won't argue with you. She's scary enough as a tiefling - I hate to think what kind of mind flayer she'd make.
                • 51.
                  Astarion
                  : But if you won't let Karlach do it, then the final decision is in your hands.
                  • 4.
                    Astarion
                    : I trust you with it. I just hope you know what you're doing.
                    End
            • 42. Player: Sacrifice Orpheus, sacrifice the githyanki people to an eternity of Vlaakith's tyranny. I will not allow it.ORI_Laezel_State_IsOnOrpheusPath, END_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer, REALLY_LAEZEL
              • 78.
                Astarion
                : That narrows our choices a little, but all right. What will you allow?Astarion_InParty_TG_NoToHammer
            • 31. Player: No one's turning into a mind flayer. We'll give the Emperor the stones.END_IllithidOptions_GD_State_AgreedGiveStonesEmperor
              • 38.
                Astarion
                : That is a risky move. But if you think it's the right one...devnote
                • 86.
                  Astarion
                  : All right... Let's see how this plays out.devnote
                  End
            • 52. Player: We got that Hammer for a reason. We'll release Orpheus.END_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
              • 103.
                Astarion
                : A bold move. It's a gamble, but if we play this right, it could work well for us.
                • Link to Node 86
            • 62. Player: I'm not sure. What do you think?
              • 20.
                Astarion
                : You're asking me? Oh, darling, I don't know - flip a coin if you need to.ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
                • 36.
                  Astarion
                  : If you won't allow the gith to suffer, then let Karlach do it. She's doomed anyway, so why not?Astarion_InParty_TG_NoToHammer, END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
                • 25.
                  Astarion
                  : Personally, I'd let Karlach do it if she's so keen. She's doomed anyway, so why not?END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
                • 44.
                  Astarion
                  : Just don't you consider transforming. The tentacles won't suit you at all, darling.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
                • 97.
                  Astarion
                  : If you won't allow the gith to suffer, then I'll just have to trust you'll make the right decision.Astarion_InParty_TG_NoToHammer
                • 77.
                  Astarion
                  : Personally, I'd use the Hammer. Let Orpheus take the fall - your people have been fine without him all these years., REALLY_GITHYANKIEND_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
                • 77.
                  Astarion
                  : Personally, I'd use the Hammer. Let Orpheus take the fall - what is he to us?END_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
                • 10.
                  Astarion
                  : However it lands, I'm sure you'll make the right choice.
              • 91.
                Astarion
                : I'm fine with anything that keeps you from transforming any further., PARTIAL_CEREMORPHORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
              • 91.
                Astarion
                : I'm fine with anything that keeps you from transforming into a mind flayer.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
                • 83.
                  Astarion
                  : I hate to say it, but if Karlach wants to do this, perhaps you should let her?END_General_State_KarlachOfferedToTransform
                • 105.
                  Astarion
                  : But if Orpheus is off the table... well, I trust you to think of something. Astarion_InParty_TG_NoToHammer
                • 24.
                  Astarion
                  : Personally, I'd use the Hammer and take our chances with Orpheus. I'm most willing to lose him.END_IllithidOptions_State_ArrivedWithOrphicHammer
                  • 2.
                    Astarion
                    : Although I understand if you feel differently about your 'prince'.REALLY_GITHYANKI
                • 21.
                  Astarion
                  : But whatever you decide, I'm sure it'll be the right call.
              • 76.
                Astarion
                : Alas, you don't have any easy options.
                • 80. [Jump] Jump to Node 91 (2)
  • 49.
    Astarion
    : All right, we can do this. We have to do this.devnoteEND_IllithidOptions_State_ExitPortalAvailable
    End
  • 55.
    Astarion
    : Yes, darling? Something to say before the end of the world?devnoteORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
  • 55.
    Astarion
    : You always pick the most romantic spots to chat.devnoteORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
    • Link to Node 46
  • 61.
    Astarion
    : Hardly an ideal place to chat, but I'll allow it.devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
  • 61.
    Astarion
    : Let's be quick - our metaphorical clock is ticking.devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
    • Link to Node 46
  • 67.
    Astarion
    : And? Anything to say before the end of the world?devnote
  • 67.
    Astarion
    : Anything on your mind? Impending doom, perhaps?devnote
    • 104. Player: This might be the end. I hate that I never got to kiss you.GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade = False, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion, REALLY_KARLACH, FULL_CEREMORPH = False
      • 43.
        Astarion
        : As do I. After all, forbidden fruit always tastes the sweetest.devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
        • 45.
          Astarion
          : You'd just better survive this, because when it's done, we are going to find a way to taste each other.
      • 5.
        Astarion
        : Just think of it as motivation to survive. Because if we find a way to overcome this, we can find a way to overcome those spicy lips of yours. devnote
        • 41.
          Astarion
          : Come on, my love. Let's show them what we can do. devnote
    • 73. Player: This might be our last chance to share a kiss., FULL_CEREMORPHORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss = False, GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion, REALLY_KARLACH, ASTARIONORI_Kiss_StartRandom
    • 73. Player: This might be our last chance to share a kiss.ORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss = False, GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion, REALLY_KARLACH, ASTARIONORI_Kiss_StartRandom
      • 74. [Jump] Jump to Node 58 (2)
    • 58. Player: This might be our last chance to share a kiss., FULL_CEREMORPHORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss = False, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion, REALLY_KARLACH = False, ASTARION
    • 58. Player: This might be our last chance to share a kiss.ORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss = False, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion, REALLY_KARLACH = False, ASTARION
      • 6.
        Astarion
        : Ha! Oh, my love. You can't expect me to kiss that now, can you? devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, FULL_CEREMORPH
        • 90.
          Astarion
          : No, our kissing days are done, so let's focus on defeating the brain. Otherwise this whole mess will have been for nothing.devnote
      • 85.
        Astarion
        : Oh - actually, I think the last time we kissed was our last chance to share a kiss.devnoteFULL_CEREMORPH
        • 79.
          Astarion
          : No offence, but... I mean, how would that even work now?devnote
      • 27.
        Astarion
        : Then we'd better make it count.devnote
        • 59.
          Astarion
          : [TagAnswer] ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
          • 95. [TagCinematic] SHORT
            • Link to Node 35
          • 23. [TagCinematic] devnoteDRAGONBORN
            • 35.
              Astarion
              : You've never tasted so sweet, darling.devnoteORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss = False, ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLordORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss
          • 100. [TagCinematic] devnoteBODYTYPE_STRONG
            • Link to Node 35
          • 82. [TagCinematic]
            • Link to Node 35
        • 93.
          Astarion
          : [TagAnswer]
          • 99. [TagCinematic] SHORT
            • Link to Node 9
          • 75. [TagCinematic] devnoteDRAGONBORN
            • Link to Node 9
          • 26. [TagCinematic] devnoteBODYTYPE_STRONG
            • Link to Node 9
          • 17. [TagCinematic]
            • 9.
              Astarion
              : We'd better survive this, because I never want to stop doing that.devnoteORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss = FalseORI_Kiss_Event_DidKiss
    • 102. Player: How do you feel about my transformation?FULL_CEREMORPH
      • 19.
        Astarion
        : I admit, I'm a little torn. You are repulsive, but just think of all the power you can access. It's a compelling mixture in an ally.devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
        • 88.
          Astarion
          : I do miss your pretty face, though.devnoteORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
      • 11.
        Astarion
        : It's certainly... different. It will take some getting used to.devnote
        • 50.
          Astarion
          : I admit, I did love the person you were, but I understand why you made this choice.devnoteORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
    • 89. Player: How are you faring?, FULL_CEREMORPH
    • 89. Player: How are you faring?
      • 39.
        Astarion
        : Aside from my once-beautiful lover turning into a monster? Oh, wonderful.devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion, FULL_CEREMORPH
      • 32.
        Astarion
        : Oh, as well as can be expected when facing down the end of the world.devnote
    • 56. Player: Do you think we can win this?, FULL_CEREMORPH
    • 56. Player: Do you think we can win this?
      • 3.
        Astarion
        : But of course! With my power and your tentacles, how could we lose?devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, FULL_CEREMORPH
      • 60.
        Astarion
        : I can't say. All I know is that by transforming, you've given us our best possible chance to survive this.devnoteFULL_CEREMORPH
      • 48.
        Astarion
        : Please, darling, you have the Vampire Ascendant on your side. How could we lose?devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
      • 66.
        Astarion
        : I can't say for sure, but we've come through a lot already. It would hardly do to fail now.devnote
    • 28. Player: Leave., FULL_CEREMORPH
      End
    • 28. Player: Leave.
      End
  • 98.
    Astarion
    : I always dreamed of walking these halls, you know.devnoteAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_HighHall = False, END_General_State_CurrentlyInHighHallAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_HighHall
    • 16.
      Astarion
      : My dreams never included a giant brain or smouldering ruins, but I'll take what I can get.devnote
      • Link to Node 30
  • 106.
    Astarion
    : Look at this place. From a symbol of the city's power and grandeur to a brain-infested husk.devnoteAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_HighHall = False, END_General_State_CurrentlyInHighHall, ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarionAstarion_InPartyEND_HasMet_HighHall
    • 68.
      Astarion
      : Maybe I should help fund the repairs when this is all over. It would be the civic-minded thing to do.devnote
      • 108.
        Astarion
        : And it means we could install secret tunnels, spy holes, maybe even a murder pit. Everything we'd need to rule from the shadows.devnote
        • Link to Node 30