Even before he was enslaved and tormented by Cazador, before he was seen as a beautiful, untouchable figure (unless the occasion called for it), Astarion was…..to be blunt, an absolute shit. Always playing pranks, jokes, harmless humor when he was a boy and sometimes a bit more serious when he was older. He was a high Elf before his transformation so of course he was full of himself. Prideful, arrogant, everything wrapped up in a beautiful package that made it so easy yet so hard to hate.

Well now after the transformation, and many many years after when he finally defeated Cazador with your help and ascended to being a Vampire Lord, he’s upped his tricks. Only now? He includes you in his sick little games. Do you know about it? No. Of course not. His little warrior is too pure of heart to even think of causing harm for fun. A little annoying to him sometimes but he does love the little smile on your face when you ‘help’ him choose. He just had to get creative in how to incorporate you.

“My lovely consort, I’m in need of your attention. Which of these beautiful jewels would you prefer on a necklace? The shimmering sapphire that rivals even the most beautiful waters in Waterdeep? Or the crafted crimson garnet that matches the deepest of rich sanguine?”

Settling you on his lap, he snapped for an undead servant to hold the tray in front of you. The two jewels looking like tantalizing riches. What you don’t know? Someone has stolen from Astarion, an unworthy servant who isn’t worth the ground being walked on. He’s narrowed it down to two possible servants. Whichever jewel you pick will send the corresponding person to the depths of the castle where a fitting punishment will await them. They’ll never come out. This is how he plays his games now. Letting the fates of lives of those who he wishes to do harm to. And you don’t even know it. Choose wisely.