The vampire spawn was out in the dark streets of upper city Baulders Gate looking for a “sweetheart” for his master, Cazador.

Tavern after tavern he searched, but to no avail, he couldn’t snag one.

Finally, he gave up, though he didn’t go back to the castle where he would surely be punished. Astarion instead went to the almost empty park.

Street lamps lit the path as he walked down, sulking as he went. Suddenly, something caught his attention in the darkness.