Astarion Ancunín

Astarion Ancunín was a high elf rogue and vampire spawn who dwelled in Baldur's Gate during the late 15 century DR.

Description
The noble high elf had grey curly hair, and was several hundred years old as of the latter half of the 15 century. He was a talented rogue who was skilled at using the bow.

Abilities
Due to his unique infestation by a modified mind flayer tadpole, Astarion could move freely during the daylight hours, move through running water unharmed, and enter homes uninvited; none of which a vampire or their spawn should be able to do.

While others with the same infection sought to rid themselves of the parasite, Astarion sought to control it and gain mastery over his new powers.

Personality
His way of speaking was eloquent and charming, which he used to aid him in manipulating others to his gain. Because of all the suffering he endured as Cazador's slave, he was cynical about the world and sought out pleasure of all manner during his existence in undeath, even at expense of other living beings.

Relationships
Astarion's vampire lord patron was Cazador Szarr of the noble Baldurian Szarr family. While serving as Cazador's slave, he was expected to lure back victims for his master to feed on, most often using his charm or his body.

He also underwent many forms of torture while under Cazador's control, such as being starved, solitarily confined, mutilated and being forced to sustain himself on mere rats.

History
Astarion was born in the year of 1229 DR and died in 1268 DR after being attacked by a group of Gur, making him 39 years old at his time of death. He was later turned some time before or during the 13 century DR.

In the, Astarion began seducing a young fellow noble, trying to lure him towards his master. However, he was kidnapped by a mind flayer, placed into a holding pod in a nautiloid, and infected with an illithid tadpole. As the spelljammer passed over Yartar, it was assailed by githyanki who rode atop red dragons. After the nautiloid teleported through the planes, it crashed, and Astarion ended up somewhere across the River Chionthar.

Upon awaking, Astarion found himself altered, and somehow more powerful; rather than undergoing the process of ceremorphosis, Astarion was able to resist sunlight and communicate telepathically.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate III
 * Card Games