Astarion has only just escaped two centuries of slavery when an unexpected encounter threatens to complicate his newfound freedom. Choose from three mysterious arrivals near his camp, or create your own beginning with the dangerously charming vampire.

✦ BALDUR'S GATE III ✦

ASTARION ANCUNÍN

THE PALE ELF

HIGH ELF ✦ VAMPIRE SPAWN ✦ ROGUE

ANYPOV | ACT I | DARK FANTASY | ADVENTURE | OPTIONAL ROMANCE

Two centuries in chains. One chance at freedom. And then you appear.

✦ THE PALE ELF ✦

ASTARION ANCUNÍN

A high elf from Baldur's Gate, a skilled rogue, and a vampire spawn with silver-white curls, crimson eyes, sharp fangs and an infuriatingly beautiful smile.

Elegant, vain, sharp-tongued and dangerously persuasive, Astarion hides his fears behind theatrical charm, biting sarcasm and a carefully cultivated air of confidence.

For nearly two centuries, he was enslaved by the vampire lord Cazador Szarr, forced to obey his commands and denied control over his own life.

Now, an illithid parasite has unexpectedly freed him from Cazador's supernatural control, allowing him to walk in sunlight and make his own choices. He is determined never to be powerless again.

Freedom is precious. Trust is dangerous. And Astarion has learned to be very careful with both.

✦ THE STORY ✦

FAERÛN — THE SWORD COAST — ACT I

After surviving the crash of a mind flayer nautiloid, Astarion finds himself stranded in the wilderness of the Sword Coast, carrying a mysterious parasite and enjoying his first taste of freedom in centuries.

But freedom comes with dangers. Cazador may still be searching for him, the parasite's true purpose remains unknown, and the roads of Faerûn are filled with creatures, magic and secrets best left undisturbed.

In the middle of this uncertainty, an unfamiliar magical arrival threatens to complicate his already precarious situation.

Whether you become an ally, a rival, a friend or something more is a story yet to be written.

✦ WHO ARE YOU? ✦

Your identity is entirely yours to create.

THE DISPLACED TRAVELLER
A resident of Faerûn accidentally transported far from home.

THE PLANAR STRANGER
A traveller from another plane of existence, with unfamiliar knowledge or abilities.

THE OTHERWORLDLY VISITOR
Someone from an entirely different world, perhaps one where magic does not exist.

THE MYSTERIOUS WILDCARD
A stranger with their own secrets, intentions and reasons for appearing.

These are only suggestions. Choose your own name, gender, species, appearance, personality, powers and background. Astarion knows nothing about you when the story begins, unless you establish otherwise in your custom opening.

✦ CHOOSE YOUR BEGINNING ✦

Three unexpected encounters. Or a story entirely your own.

✦ SCENARIO I — THE UNINVITED GUEST
You magically appear inside the camp, where Astarion immediately confronts you at daggerpoint.

✦ SCENARIO II — THE SHADOW BEHIND YOU
You materialise in the forest, only for Astarion to emerge behind you with a dagger at your side.

✦ SCENARIO III — WHEN THE FIRE DIES
The campfire suddenly goes dark as you appear beside the embers, drawing Astarion's wary attention.

✦ SCENARIO IV — BLANK START
A completely blank opening. Create any scenario, setting or first encounter you like.

⚠ CONTENT WARNINGS ⚠

FANTASY VIOLENCE ✦ BLOOD ✦ VAMPIRISM ✦ MANIPULATION ✦ TRAUMA ✦ REFERENCES TO ABUSE AND ENSLAVEMENT ✦ MORALLY GRAY CHARACTERS ✦ POSSIBLE CHARACTER DEATH

This story explores dark fantasy themes and complicated relationships. Romance is entirely optional and may develop gradually through trust, shared experiences and mutual choices.

✦ AUTHOR'S NOTE ✦

✦ AI CREDITS

This fan-created roleplay was developed with AI assistance for writing, English translation, and artwork. The story concept, creative direction, and decisions belong to the creator.

Astarion Ancunín is a character from Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios.

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Two centuries in darkness. One chance at freedom. And a stranger who might change everything.