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    There was a problem with Astarion.

    Well, in all likelihood, there were quite a few problems with Astarion.

    He was abrasive and flippant and self-serving, and Gale was in no doubt that his quick fingers were skimming at least a little out of whatever chests Tav had him picking.

    Oh, and there was the fact that he was a vampire. Yes, there was that little detail.

     

    Or, Astarion getting outed by the shadow-cursed lands.

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    04 Feb 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 50

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    "There's more writing on the bottom of the bowl," Shadowheart said. She was crouched down and pointing to markings on the underside of the creepy, bloodstained altar.

    "Is there? What does it say?" Gale asked, shuffling on his knees to get closer to where she was pointing.

    "He's going to crawl around like this and then complain about his knees all the way back to camp," Astarion muttered, sounding half amused and half exasperated. Karlach chuckled just a little, because he was right. Talk about being your own worst enemy: Gale versus his knees and back.

    "It says 'within each self a monster'," Shadowheart read off of the underside of the bowl.

    "Oh, this is very interesting," Gale said. "The blood spilled in the bowl will touch the other phrases, but not this one. I think that marks it as optional. I've heard of something like this before. Azuth set out trials for young mages where one could mark certain incantations with chalk and leave others blank, indicating how difficult a challenge one was willing to face."

    "This would make the trial harder?" Shadowheart asked, straightening. "A more difficult test?"

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    04 Feb 2026

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    Essek has a moment to consider that gravity-based trust exercises have never worked for him, and then the spell hits. He leans back into it, falls, falls.

    (In which Essek is resurrected by the Mighty Nein and framed for innocence.)

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    30 Jan 2026

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    I can smell what’s under those bandages, Wizard, You’re all rot and ruin!

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  5. Public Bookmark 9

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    In the side quest "A Twist of Fate" in Baldur's Gate 4, your investigation leads you to a clothing store in Waterdeep called "Astarion's Eccentric Clothes", where you'll encounter Astarion - an old friend if you've previously played Baldur's Gate 3. Engaging in a successful conversation with him will move the quest forward.

    The conversation with Astarion could be tricky and some players may end up with an undesirable outcome. The outcome also varies depending on whether Shadowheart is in your party when you visit. This guide is to help you navigate this part of the quest and ensure the best results.

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