does vampire hair grow? if so, who was cutting astarionās hair in cazadorās palace? i wonder if it was one of his sisters since he doesnāt seem to get along with the brothersā¦
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I think what is not mentioned in the Rite of Ascension dilemma is that it's certainly not the only way for a vampire to walk in daylight. The Rite was the way for a vampire to have it all at once, with a cherry on top - which is why it took a devil and 7000 souls to arrange.
For instance, the Cloak of Dragomir, which canonically exists in the in-game universe and allows vampires to walk in sunlight, also nerfs them, removing their vampire strength and bringing them on the same level as mortals. It was the reason why the original owner and commissioner, the vampire lord Dragomir, was furious with the result. He didn't want just to stroll in the light of day; he wanted to dominate everyone in the light of day. He could no longer enjoy simple things; he was obsessed with cultivating more power, and the cloak failed to assist him with that purpose.
So, there are certainly ways and methods. They aren't "good enough" for vampire lords because vampire lords don't want to just take a walk in the city in the light of day; they want to conquer cities without having to fear the sunlight.
However, such methods would be more than enough for one dashing vampire spawn rogue who simply likes to bask in the sun.
Additionally, from what I learned by combing through DnD forums, it is possible that spells and artifacts that protect vampires from sunlight do exist, but any vampire lord who owns those would keep them a secret. After all, they don't want their advantage stolen or compromised by their vampire competitors or adventurers.
Finally, while such an artifact or a spell may not be found in ancient books or texts, but they can be commissioned from a knowing master of arcane arts or an artificer. It's not easy, but and would cost a fortune, but it's possible.
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MYSHKA THE CAT | Baldur's Gate III (2023)
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be i the sun.
pairing: astarion x fem!named!tav
angst, fluff
word count: 587
synopsis: as the sun shines down, two lovers find respite in the darkness.
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There was a stillness surrounding them that drifted upward like the ash in the air. Baldurās Gate laid in ruins around them; what remained of a beachside shack provided them respite from the agonizing last few hours. From here, Anya could see a glimpse of the orange sun making dark pools of blood shine brightly on the white sand beach. How she longed to be that sun, unaware of the nightmares that plagued this mortal plane. The sun would never change; the sun just was. Would she be the sun, things would be different, surely.
She pulled her lover closer to her, nuzzling her nose into his hair as he silently wept into her chest. They should be celebrating, should they not? They destroyed the Netherbrain, the tadpoles were gone; this was a time to look eagerly into the future, instead of worrying that it would slip through her fingers if she didnāt think quickly enough. Her eyes narrowed at the peachy sky, silently wishing that her glare alone would have the sun set faster. Another hour, surely, and her love would be free of harm. His skin would not char and flake and turn to smoke like the buildings around them. He would be able to walk freely without the dayās light becoming his death wish.
He did not deserve this, not after everything he had been through, the trials heād faced. The sun should be so lucky to shine her light upon him. Her eyes fixed on the star in her arms, who was now quiet as she rocked him gently.
āAstarion,ā she said, quietly, as if it were just them two left in the world.
He said nothing, though he shifted slightly in her arms.
āYou know you are oh so precious to me, donāt you?ā
He nodded against her chest.
She pushed at his shoulders slightly, enough for him to pull away. Cupping his face in her hands, Anyaās face twisted into sorrow as she took in the state of him. Blood, dirt, and tears trekked down his beautiful face, and his eyes were tinged red and swollen. She hated seeing him like this, and she despised the thing that made him feel this way in the first place. āI mean it,ā she said. āYou are the most precious thing in my life; the only thing I care about. Do you understand?ā
Another nod, though the sadness that glazed his eyes slowly turned to gratitude.
āI need to hear you say it.ā
āYes,ā he said, voice hoarse.
āGood,ā she said, placing a kiss on his pouty lips. āBecause this,ā she motioned around them as she pulled away, āthis does not change a thing. I will still follow you to the ends of this world. You will not go through this aloneāGods be damnedāI will not let you be alone ever again. I love you too much for that to happen.ā Tears welled in his eyes again, and he let out a sharp sob. Anya gathered him in her arms again, kissing his white curls that were tinged with blood. āSal Thor va, va will sehan aul Tel' Crith. Sal Thor.ā
He shook in her arms silently, clinging onto her as if she might slip through his fingers like sand. She kissed his temple, eyes falling back to the blushing sky.
Be she the sun, she would not dare hurt him.
āSal Thor va, va will sehan aul Tel' Crith. Sal Thor.ā (Elvish) = I promise you, you will walk in the sun. I promise.
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i am very sad we get 0 information on astarion's life before cazador. realistically, if he had any family, they would still be alive. also, i don't think cazador would have went out of his way to get astarion a headstone. that was 100% someone who loved and cared enough for him to get him one. so, i went ahead and made him a sister, complete with the green eyes i think he had as a mortal.
her name is artemisia, she is 10 years older than him, and she misses her baby brother so much she named her son astarion </3
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none of astarionās exclamation mark reactions are popping up im so sad ššš
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