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Astarion Ancunín

Astarion Ancunín NAME
Cis Male SEX/GENDER
Baldur's Gate 3 CANON
Act I CANONPOINT

HISTORY

Cazador Szarr

"A long time ago, I crossed Cazador, a powerful man in Baldur's Gate." When he was about 40 years old Astarion was brutally attacked in an alley in Baldur's Gate. Then Cazador Szarr appeared and gave him a choice: die here in an alley, or become a vampire. Astarion accepted the offer and Cazador turned him--not into a vampire like himself, but into a vampire spawn. Astarion was forced to claw his way out of his own grave when he woke into his new life. When he finally broke through the dirt, Cazador was there waiting for him.

200 Years

Once he recovered, Astarion learned he is little more than a slave to Cazador's will, unable to resist him for long and compelled to do his bidding. It became his duty to lure victims back to Cazador's palace for his master to presumably feed on. He also endured psychological, physical, and emotional torment at Cazador's whim. When Cazador was displeased, he would send spawn to the "kennel" to be tormented by Godey, an undead servant. This was Astarion's life for roughly 200 years. At some point prior to his second kidnapping, Cazador carved symbols into Astarion's back. As far as Astarion knows it's some kind of poem, and Cazador "kept making revisions." He has never seen the scars that span most of his upper back, as he no longer has a reflection in mirrors.

Another Kidnapping

While out on a hunt for Cazador, Astarion was kidnapped by Mindflayers and taken to one of their ships. There, he was infected with a Mindflayer tadpole and kept in a pod, conscious but unable to escape. The ship was later attacked by githyanki and passed through Avernus (one of the hells) before crashing somewhere near the Sword Coast. When Astarion dragged himself from the wreckage, he realized that he was able to stand in the sun without burning. Further experiments revealed that he was able to move through running water and enter places without invitation. The new freedom was a thrilling discovery, until he was informed (or reminded) that he was infected with a tadpole, and if it isn't removed he will eventually turn into a Mindflayer himself. The news made him somewhat hysterical as he realized he may yet be transformed into something more monstrous than he already is.

ABILITIES

Vampire Spawn After being turned by Cazador, Astarion's natural stealth and charismatic cunning intensified, as did is ability to withstand injuries. If he can't win a fight through sheer force, he can slip away or talk his way out of it. He's also better able to climb difficult surfaces. His fangs are sharp enough and strong enough to pierce most skin. Like other undead, Astarion doesn't technically require air, though he really would prefer it. Astarion can occasionally eat light food or indulge in drinks, but blood is his primary source of nourishment.

Thief and Rogue Astarion has gained many skills in his life that are primarily used to infiltrate and steal information or valuables, usually to find ways closer to some of his more challenging targets on behalf of his master. He's proficient with the use of thieves' tools and has developed skills in acrobatics, sleight of hand, and deception.

Charlatan As someone who has been used to lure victims to his master through seduction, Astarion is also skilled in the art of persuasion and can perform whatever role he needs to in order to succeed. As both a rogue and a vampire's spawn, he's particularly perceptive, always aware of his surroundings. He's an expert at convincing others that he has something they need or want and has no shame about using it to his advantage.

Regeneration Astarion will start healing within a few minutes of taking damage, unless that damage is caused by something holy (water, oil, blessed weapons, radiant damage).

Mindflayer Parasite Since being infected with a mindflayer tadpole, Astarion no longer suffers from the weaknesses typical of vampire spawn: he can be out in full sunlight, he can cross running water, and he can enter homes without invitation. He still doesn't have a reflection, however. This parasite also seems to have broken or weakened his connection to his master. He is no longer completely under Cazador's control and does not feel compelled to return to him, nor does Cazador seem to be able to control him from afar. Astarion has recently discovered that he can use the tadpole's power to influence others, but it's an unreliable power that he can only use a handful of times between resting. It's most effective against other people who are infected with tadpoles.

Mending Keeping up appearances is important to Astarion. He's learned how to repair his clothes in an attempt to look a little less... worn.

PERMISSIONS

yes, but Astarion may jerk away if he isn't expecting it TOUCHING yes KISSING yes, with a warning: his relationship with sex isn't great, see warnings here SEX psychics are welcome to peer into his head but it's going to be weird; he will react very poorly to mind control attempts; happy to discuss this further! POWERS USE yes, go for it INJURY yes death

yes; Astarion is a rogue and does not fight fair FIGHT SCENES you can certainly try SHIPPING would prefer not FOURTH-WALLING yes BACKTAGGING go for it THREADJACKING very graphic gore, but most things doable with discussion OOC HARD LIMITS

PREFERENCES

SMUT cw: Astarion is a victim of sexual assault and coercion. This, as well as his other experiences with being in captivity and tortured, heavily influence his feelings regarding consent. Astarion will rarely check in with partners and he has a bad habit of not seeing his own consent as important. He typical views sex and sexual favors as transactional and, depending on the scene, may dissociate. I'm happy to talk through all of this or avoid it as needed. Astarion is capable of enjoying and initiating sex, but he's got a lot of mental bruises that will take time to heal.

He's versatile.

Smut Guide + Kink List

HORROR corruption
torture
mind control
isolation
imprisonment
psychological horror
demons
slavery
going feral/losing control
survival-necessitated violence

MONSTER

appearance

Astarion's monstrous form begins as an exaggeration of his vampiric features (his already sharp eyeteeth will elongate, his fingernails will become claw-like, etc). If he goes too long without taking care of his zadza, he will fully transform into a giant vampire bat/creature. Whether a full or partial transformation, the process is painful and somewhat distressing until it’s over.

monster abilities

HYPNOSIS | At any stage of his change, he can hypnotize or render immobile potential prey. He must be able to make eye contact with his intended victim in order for this to work and it cannot be broken before he is ready to strike.
FLIGHT | As a giant bat, he can fly.
SHAPE-CHANGING | In this form, Astarion can turn into smoke/fog to get through doors, windows, bars, cracks in the floor - wherever it is he wants to go.

behavior

Astarion's desire to hunt and feed will be intense and he'll be eager to satisfy them. Prior to succumbing to his giant bat form, Astarion will lean into his ability to manipulate and control others into submitting to him.

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⚰︎ ⍢ ⌲ ⍚ CLEAN(ISH) SECTION ⚰︎ ⍢ ⌲ ⍚

Character name: Astarion Ancunín
Age: ~240ish
Birthdate: He can't remember
Height: 5'9"
Build: Athletic, lean

Appearance: He doesn't need a mirror to know he looks good.
Astarion is a well-dressed elven man with pale skin and a sharp smile. His hair is white, worn in short, wild curls and his eyes have turned dark red. Astarion has vampiric eyeteeth, sharper and longer than one might expect on an elf.

Voice: Here and here, for variety (the first is not at all spoilery)
Body hair: Minimal, and what he has he keeps very well groomed.
Scent: He makes his own perfume with notes of bergamot, rosemary, and well-aged brandy. It... helps to hide the scent of undead to those who are sensitive enough to pick up on it.

Curse type: Diabel
Curse mark placement: The mark appears on his upper back, intermixed with the intricate scars there. It is not small. Astarion as never seen it.

Residence: Boarding house, though he's keen to live anywhere else.
Occupation: Eye candy; former magistrate. He should... probably make himself a useful member of society, shouldn't he?

Clothes: Neat, as fashionable as he can manage, and never ragged. Astarion takes care of his clothes and often mends them himself. He's quite good with a needle and thread, thank you.

Scars: Intricate, ritualistic scars cover most of his back; the only others that are very noticeable are the two puncture scars on his neck; if one looks very closely, they might notice the faint, scarred impression left by the other teeth.

Piercings: Earlobes
Tattoos: None
Other bodily modifications: None

Vices of choice: All of them. But if we must narrow it down, we'll say hedonistic joys that engage the senses: good wine, rich fabrics, pleasant sensations, indulgent behavior - all of it to excess. Violence is also a joy.
Hygienic routine: Daily baths whenever possible. Dunking in a river or a quick sponge bath are... acceptable. Clean teeth, fresh breath, impeccable hair, neatly kept nails.
Other daily habits: He wakes up early; if anyone pays attention, it's to see the sun rise. Astarion tends to disappear around dusk and reappears some hours later. A man has to eat, after all, and he prefers to keep it private. He spends a lot of time outside when the weather is nice, sometimes just sitting in the sun, eyes closed and face to the sky. Like a plant.
Sleeping habits: As an elf, Astarion tends to trance for a few hours at a time rather than fully sleep. He can sleep, especially if he is particularly tired or recovering from a bad injury.

⚰︎ ⍢ ⌲ ⍚ DIRTY SECTION ⚰︎ ⍢ ⌲ ⍚

Sexual preference: Expansive
Where they fall on the D/s spectrum normally: Flexible, depending on what his partner might enjoy; we'll call him a switch with shaky boundaries.
Penis size: a solid, pretty 6" and he's very good with it, thank you
Pubic hair: neatly kept or non-existent depending on his mood/access to grooming tools
Circumcised?: no

Underwear preference: Stylish, complimentary, and easy to remove
Sleepwear preference: He doesn't actually like sleeping naked if he can help it, so he typically throws something on unless he's in bed with someone. A loose shirt and trousers will do.
What was their first time like?: You know... it's hard to remember.
Best sexual experience: A fellow student he knew when he was training as a barrister. They were passionate, intelligent, wit sharp as a razor... And gods, they were beautiful in the morning sun.
Worst sexual experience: He's not sure he can pick just one. So he'll lump together the last 200 years of sexual experiences as "the worst" and call it a day.

Size preference: Impress him (though really, it's less of a preference and more of how someone uses what they have).
Preferred method of sex: Whatever his partner wants.
Preferred frequency: As often as necessary; in this case, as often as he needs to in order to keep transforming into a (more) terrible monster and as often as any of his partners want to.
Masturbation habits: Somewhat non-existent. There are some issues regarding how he feels about his body when he is alone. Better not to think about it.

Favorite position: That really depends on his mood and his partner. He does like watching them, so something that gives him a decent view. Or none at all.
Favorite place to have sex: Let him have a bed, please. He's all for spontaneity and far be it from him to knock bending over a desk or pushing someone up against a tree. But really, beds are not overrated.
Favorite kinks/sex acts: body worship, praise, voyeurism, size difference, rough sex, urgency/need
Kinks they've tried and hated: He isn't interested in being tied up anymore, but he won't necessarily say no to a partner asking.
Favorite toys: Oh, he's a simple fellow these days. But by all means, show him your favorites.

Sensitive areas: Besides the obvious: the back of his neck, tips of his ears, small of his back, wrists, hips
Turn-ons: A bevy of contradictions: shyness, confidence, demure behavior, blatant flirting, compliments, ruthless behavior, cruelty, blood
Turn-offs: Compliments given to others, cruelty toward him, weakness, kindness
Triggers: Isolation, sensory deprivation, restraints of any kind.
Something they want to try but haven't before: You know, he hasn't really thought about it.
Number one fantasy: Being utterly cared for, adored, kept.
After-sex habits: That entirely depends on his partner, his mood, and the general setting. He's... not used to having partners stick around very long after finishing. He's getting used to it.

⚰︎ ⍢ ⌲ ⍚ MONSTER SECTION ⚰︎ ⍢ ⌲ ⍚

Monster type: In the early stages he's an exaggerated vampire with longer teeth, claws, etc; late stage is a giant bat.

Type of genitalia: something that will stay deep no matter where it is; ~9.5"
Sensitive areas: Don't touch him.
Favorite kinks/sex acts: Abduction, dominance/submission, bloodplay, biting
Notable sexual features: Every try doing it upside down, darling?

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