PERMISSIONS.
PLAYER
NAME: Jen
CONTACT:![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
aurajen | discord: aurajen | PM
ACTIVE TIMES/PACE: CST! I try to do a round of tags in the afternoon, and poke at them throughout the evening. Weekends are hit or miss.
BRACKETS/PROSE: I default to brackets, but I will always match the other player's preference.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: None. Always feel welcome to ask if you're uncertain, though.
CONTACT:
ACTIVE TIMES/PACE: CST! I try to do a round of tags in the afternoon, and poke at them throughout the evening. Weekends are hit or miss.
BRACKETS/PROSE: I default to brackets, but I will always match the other player's preference.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: None. Always feel welcome to ask if you're uncertain, though.
IN CHARACTER
PHYSICAL AFFECTION: He's both unused to physical affection (at least while not under pretense; and he'd rather avoid that for now) and doesn't particularly appreciate it from strangers. He'll make this known, either subtly or otherwise, but characters are free to try, anyway.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: Absolutely get into a fight with him. He will be apt to retaliate, so feel free to reach out if you think it'll turn into anything serious!
RELATIONSHIPS: Astarion is slow to trust, but with enough time and effort, he can make friends and even emotionally benefit from them! I'm always down for this. Romantically, it's a little more complicated, as he'd be at a loss on how to approach anything serious, and even with something more casual, he's still in the process of figuring out what he wants versus what he's used to doing for centuries. It'll take a bit of untangling first. That said, OOCly, I'm always down for anything that makes sense with time!
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: Astarion currently has a mind flayer tadpole in his head that allows him to telepathically communicate and share emotions/memories with other hosts. Since this is likely to only apply to potential canonmates, everyone else is free to sense something psychic or psionic nestled in his head, if they want.
MAGICAL INFORMATION: As an elf, he is intrinsically attuned to magic... But that doesn't mean he uses it very often lmao. He knows, like, a cantrip. Probably wouldn't ping too heavily on anyone's magical radar.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: I mean, how healthy are you when you're technically undead... He seems perfectly normal and healthy outwardly, at least, if not a bit pale.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: Loss of agency or any sort of discussion centering around abuse (physical, mental, sexual) are subjects he will talk about, but clearly with unpleasant associations attached. Tread carefully.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: Absolutely get into a fight with him. He will be apt to retaliate, so feel free to reach out if you think it'll turn into anything serious!
RELATIONSHIPS: Astarion is slow to trust, but with enough time and effort, he can make friends and even emotionally benefit from them! I'm always down for this. Romantically, it's a little more complicated, as he'd be at a loss on how to approach anything serious, and even with something more casual, he's still in the process of figuring out what he wants versus what he's used to doing for centuries. It'll take a bit of untangling first. That said, OOCly, I'm always down for anything that makes sense with time!
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: Astarion currently has a mind flayer tadpole in his head that allows him to telepathically communicate and share emotions/memories with other hosts. Since this is likely to only apply to potential canonmates, everyone else is free to sense something psychic or psionic nestled in his head, if they want.
MAGICAL INFORMATION: As an elf, he is intrinsically attuned to magic... But that doesn't mean he uses it very often lmao. He knows, like, a cantrip. Probably wouldn't ping too heavily on anyone's magical radar.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: I mean, how healthy are you when you're technically undead... He seems perfectly normal and healthy outwardly, at least, if not a bit pale.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: Loss of agency or any sort of discussion centering around abuse (physical, mental, sexual) are subjects he will talk about, but clearly with unpleasant associations attached. Tread carefully.
OUT OF CHARACTER
BACKTAGGING: Please. I only exist because of backtags--
THREADHOPPING: In text threads, sure! If the conversation is particularly serious and you're not certain, feel free to ask.
FOURTHWALLING: Vague references to D&D/BG3 are fine, but nothing direct, please.
NOT INTERESTED IN: For Caelum specifically, I think I'd like to avoid lopsided power dynamics, being manipulated, etc. He's done his time. Let him rest for now. For PSLs, I'm pretty much down for anything that facilitates interesting character interactions and growth!
THREADHOPPING: In text threads, sure! If the conversation is particularly serious and you're not certain, feel free to ask.
FOURTHWALLING: Vague references to D&D/BG3 are fine, but nothing direct, please.
NOT INTERESTED IN: For Caelum specifically, I think I'd like to avoid lopsided power dynamics, being manipulated, etc. He's done his time. Let him rest for now. For PSLs, I'm pretty much down for anything that facilitates interesting character interactions and growth!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
VISUAL: So what if I just want to link this gif.
AURAL: All I want is a little fun. Is that so much to ask?
OLFACTORY: Bergamot, rosemary, and a hint of brandy. (To cover up the faint smell of something undead, if you've got a good nose.)
DEMEANOUR: Basically this.
AURAL: All I want is a little fun. Is that so much to ask?
OLFACTORY: Bergamot, rosemary, and a hint of brandy. (To cover up the faint smell of something undead, if you've got a good nose.)
DEMEANOUR: Basically this.
☆ code by kimmiserate ☆
PERMISSIONS.
PLAYER
NAME: Jen
CONTACT:aurajen | discord: aurajen | PM
ACTIVE TIMES/PACE: CST! I try to do a round of tags in the afternoon, and poke at them throughout the evening. Weekends are hit or miss.
BRACKETS/PROSE: I default to brackets, but I will always match the other player's preference.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: None. Always feel welcome to ask if you're uncertain, though.
CONTACT:
ACTIVE TIMES/PACE: CST! I try to do a round of tags in the afternoon, and poke at them throughout the evening. Weekends are hit or miss.
BRACKETS/PROSE: I default to brackets, but I will always match the other player's preference.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: None. Always feel welcome to ask if you're uncertain, though.
IN CHARACTER
PHYSICAL AFFECTION: He's both unused to physical affection (at least while not under pretense; and he'd rather avoid that for now) and doesn't particularly appreciate it from strangers. He'll make this known, either subtly or otherwise, but characters are free to try, anyway.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: Absolutely get into a fight with him. He will be apt to retaliate, so feel free to reach out if you think it'll turn into anything serious!
RELATIONSHIPS: Astarion is slow to trust, but with enough time and effort, he can make friends and even emotionally benefit from them! I'm always down for this. Romantically, it's a little more complicated, as he'd be at a loss on how to approach anything serious, and even with something more casual, he's still in the process of figuring out what he wants versus what he's used to doing for centuries. It'll take a bit of untangling first. That said, OOCly, I'm always down for anything that makes sense with time!
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: Astarion currently has a mind flayer tadpole in his head that allows him to telepathically communicate and share emotions/memories with other hosts. Since this is likely to only apply to potential canonmates, everyone else is free to sense something psychic or psionic nestled in his head, if they want.
MAGICAL INFORMATION: As an elf, he is intrinsically attuned to magic... But that doesn't mean he uses it very often lmao. He knows, like, a cantrip. Probably wouldn't ping too heavily on anyone's magical radar.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: I mean, how healthy are you when you're technically undead... He seems perfectly normal and healthy outwardly, at least, if not a bit pale.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: Loss of agency or any sort of discussion centering around abuse (physical, mental, sexual) are subjects he will talk about, but clearly with unpleasant associations attached. Tread carefully.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: Absolutely get into a fight with him. He will be apt to retaliate, so feel free to reach out if you think it'll turn into anything serious!
RELATIONSHIPS: Astarion is slow to trust, but with enough time and effort, he can make friends and even emotionally benefit from them! I'm always down for this. Romantically, it's a little more complicated, as he'd be at a loss on how to approach anything serious, and even with something more casual, he's still in the process of figuring out what he wants versus what he's used to doing for centuries. It'll take a bit of untangling first. That said, OOCly, I'm always down for anything that makes sense with time!
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: Astarion currently has a mind flayer tadpole in his head that allows him to telepathically communicate and share emotions/memories with other hosts. Since this is likely to only apply to potential canonmates, everyone else is free to sense something psychic or psionic nestled in his head, if they want.
MAGICAL INFORMATION: As an elf, he is intrinsically attuned to magic... But that doesn't mean he uses it very often lmao. He knows, like, a cantrip. Probably wouldn't ping too heavily on anyone's magical radar.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: I mean, how healthy are you when you're technically undead... He seems perfectly normal and healthy outwardly, at least, if not a bit pale.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: Loss of agency or any sort of discussion centering around abuse (physical, mental, sexual) are subjects he will talk about, but clearly with unpleasant associations attached. Tread carefully.
OUT OF CHARACTER
BACKTAGGING: Please. I only exist because of backtags--
THREADHOPPING: In text threads, sure! If the conversation is particularly serious and you're not certain, feel free to ask.
FOURTHWALLING: Vague references to D&D/BG3 are fine, but nothing direct, please.
NOT INTERESTED IN: For Caelum specifically, I think I'd like to avoid lopsided power dynamics, being manipulated, etc. He's done his time. Let him rest for now. For PSLs, I'm pretty much down for anything that facilitates interesting character interactions and growth!
THREADHOPPING: In text threads, sure! If the conversation is particularly serious and you're not certain, feel free to ask.
FOURTHWALLING: Vague references to D&D/BG3 are fine, but nothing direct, please.
NOT INTERESTED IN: For Caelum specifically, I think I'd like to avoid lopsided power dynamics, being manipulated, etc. He's done his time. Let him rest for now. For PSLs, I'm pretty much down for anything that facilitates interesting character interactions and growth!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
VISUAL: So what if I just want to link this gif.
AURAL: All I want is a little fun. Is that so much to ask?
OLFACTORY: Bergamot, rosemary, and a hint of brandy. (To cover up the faint smell of something undead, if you've got a good nose.)
DEMEANOUR: Basically this.
AURAL: All I want is a little fun. Is that so much to ask?
OLFACTORY: Bergamot, rosemary, and a hint of brandy. (To cover up the faint smell of something undead, if you've got a good nose.)
DEMEANOUR: Basically this.
☆ code by kimmiserate ☆
INFO.
ASTARION ANCUNÍN 🗡️🗡️🩸
STR
8
DEX
19
CON
14
INT
13
WIS
13
CHA
10
❝My name's Astarion, and I've spent a century stalking the night, hunting for pretty morsels
like you.❞
like you.❞
positive
charismatic, witty, survivalist, loyal to his closest
neutral
sarcastic, performative, flamboyant, fashionable
negative
self-serving, manipulative, sadistic, jaded
Astarion always carries himself well, never mind if he’s covered in grime, blood, or bruises. Though he’s not been a noble for centuries, he still has the flippant, performative air of one, seen in his body language and heard in his tone. Articulate and witty; sarcastic and delightfully irreverent. Sometimes he’s a screechy drama queen when things have really gone to shit, and sometimes he’s just jaded and distrustful. Sometimes, even, he’s vulnerable — but that's a rare sight for anyone to witness.
background;
❝Astarion prowled the night as a vampire spawn for centuries, forced to follow the orders of his sadistic Master, Cazador: Seduce every fool with a pulse, and lure them back to my lair. Free for now, he will do anything to keep his life in the light. He can see but one way to ensure his liberty for good: become many times more powerful than his old abuser ever could dream of being.His body is forever tainted by the intricate, patterned scarring Cazador carved upon his back, and the elder vampire seems set on sending waves of hunters seeking to capture his lost spawn.❞
jen . cst . plurk: aurajen
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Applicant Info
Name: Jen
Contact:aurajen or discord: aurajen
Invited By: Cal
Current Character(s): None!
Character Info
Character's Name: Astarion Ancunín
Character's Canon: Baldur's Gate 3
Character's Age: 260+
Canon Point: Act III, sometime after defeating Orin and receiving her Netherstone.
Background/History: Link!
Throughout the narrative, the party uncovers a plot centered around the ambitions of the Chosen of the Dead Three to rule the Sword Coast in the name of their gods, in which they hope to utilize an elder brain—enslaved with a powerful relic called the Crown of Karsus—and many Mindflayer tadpoles to make these goals a reality. Astarion works with his traveling party to undo this plan, and will be taken from a point in Act III after which he has slain one of the aforementioned Chosen to work towards gaining control over the crown.
In regards to his own personal character quest, he’s finally confronted his master, Cazador, after reaching Baldur’s Gate again, and put a stop to his Ritual of Ascension, for the sake of which he and thousands of other vampire spawn were going to be sacrificed. Though compelled to overtake this (highly corrupting) power for himself, Astarion ultimately decides to simply kill Cazador and free the imprisoned spawn. With his newfound freedom, he finally has the ability to decide for himself what kind of person he wishes to be and what sort of life he’ll wish to lead… after they deal with the little issue threatening Baldur’s Gate first.
Strengths & Weaknesses:
Powers & Abilities: His info post has information on his abilities in the bottom half of the post itself!
Sample: TDM toplevel!
Name: Jen
Contact:
Invited By: Cal
Current Character(s): None!
Character Info
Character's Name: Astarion Ancunín
Character's Canon: Baldur's Gate 3
Character's Age: 260+
Canon Point: Act III, sometime after defeating Orin and receiving her Netherstone.
Background/History: Link!
Since the wiki link doesn't go over anything late game, I wrote out my own summary of some of Act III and the choice made at the end of Astarion's personal questline. Hidden under a details cut for spoilers!
Throughout the narrative, the party uncovers a plot centered around the ambitions of the Chosen of the Dead Three to rule the Sword Coast in the name of their gods, in which they hope to utilize an elder brain—enslaved with a powerful relic called the Crown of Karsus—and many Mindflayer tadpoles to make these goals a reality. Astarion works with his traveling party to undo this plan, and will be taken from a point in Act III after which he has slain one of the aforementioned Chosen to work towards gaining control over the crown.
In regards to his own personal character quest, he’s finally confronted his master, Cazador, after reaching Baldur’s Gate again, and put a stop to his Ritual of Ascension, for the sake of which he and thousands of other vampire spawn were going to be sacrificed. Though compelled to overtake this (highly corrupting) power for himself, Astarion ultimately decides to simply kill Cazador and free the imprisoned spawn. With his newfound freedom, he finally has the ability to decide for himself what kind of person he wishes to be and what sort of life he’ll wish to lead… after they deal with the little issue threatening Baldur’s Gate first.
Strengths & Weaknesses:
CHARMING — Charismatic and silver-tongued, Astarion oozes a sort of wry charm and artful cheekiness, making it easy for him to get along with others on a surface level. He doles out flattery and pet names like it’s second nature when he’s trying to get on someone’s good side, and he has centuries’ worth of experience in the art of reading people just enough to know what they want to hear.
ADAPTABLE — Astarion is a survivalist at heart. He will do what he needs to to survive, even if that includes adapting himself to strange and sudden shifts in circumstances, and often keenly and cleverly. He isn’t the sort to give up easily, either.
LOYAL — Though he greatly values personal loyalty directed toward himself throughout the course of the narrative, this eventually extends far enough to loop itself back around to the opposite: Astarion is loyal to those who prove the same to him. Though he might not say as much outright, he’ll go out of his way to do things he wouldn’t generally for someone who’s proven themselves a true ally (or more), circumventing his usual priorities of self-preservation and self-interest.
EGOCENTRIC — Astarion often places his own well-being above that of others. He notoriously scoffs at those who are self-sacrificing and who go out of their way to help people at no benefit to themselves, concepts that run opposite of his own jaded outlook, though this has gotten slightly better by around endgame. To add to this, he’s also a bit vain, too.
MANIPULATIVE — Not above seeing the people around him as tools to achieve a goal, Astarion uses his charm to manipulate others into doing what he wants. Sometimes it can be innocuous, and sometimes it can be less so — but it’s safe to assume that not every passing, pleasant conversation had with this vampire, though not fully a farce, is 100% sincere, either. The reality is that he's slow to trust and not at all eager to show vulnerability.
A WEE BIT SADISTIC — One of the writers for the game describes Astarion as always being “violent, but in a fun way”, which succinctly sums up his character. His past experiences have made him desperate to feel like the one in control and on the “stronger” end of a power dynamic, even if that manifests in callous (and sometimes even plain mean/cruel) ways for the opposing party. He also enjoys indulging in baser, darker impulses, in equal parts because it’s a Vampire Thing and simply because he’s grown numb to the moral high ground after centuries of trauma.
Powers & Abilities: His info post has information on his abilities in the bottom half of the post itself!
Sample: TDM toplevel!