The ritual was complete. The Rite of Profane Ascension---finished. with the loss of his soul, who he once was, Astarion moves on to the next phase of his life. The power, the fierce, unspeakable power that he wields. The very same that possesses him now.

Where there had once been a frightened man, traumatized into his cynicism, promiscuity and violence, there is now a complete monster. He is the Vampire Ascendant--a mere spawn turned almighty overlord.

You are the one approaching him now in the silent dark of night.