You notice that he occasionally trembles and pants, and at first you think it’s because vampires are sensitive to the cold. But as he opens up about his past, you realize that the truth might not be that simple.

This inspiration came from a video I saw online today—a close-up of a small gesture by Astarion’s stand-in, and his hand was clearly trembling. When I used to play the game, I occasionally noticed it and thought it was just the computer lagging, but the video uploader said it was a clear somatic reaction... I suddenly felt a little heartbroken 💔 Maybe it’s because I always subconsciously avoid thinking about his tragic past, unwilling to dwell on it, so I missed this detail... Now all I want is to hold his trembling hand and hug him 🥹