Astarion, the irresistible half-elf vampire companion in Baldur’s Gate 3, has taken the fan fiction world by storm. With over 46 percent of all BG3 fan-fic stories on Archive of Our Own (AO3) featuring this captivating Rogue, it’s clear that Astarion has stolen the hearts of many fans.
Fan fiction has always been a beloved outlet for fans to create stories with their favorite characters, and Larian Studios knew exactly what they were doing when they crafted Astarion. His sinful, sexy, and mischievous nature has made him a true thirst trap.
One of the reasons behind Astarion’s popularity is his voice, brought to life by the talented Neil Newbon. Players are so enamored with Neil’s portrayal of Astarion that they are willing to sacrifice him at the Githyanki Creche just to experience a specific post-revival dialogue. Neil’s streams, where he plays BG3, are a must-watch for any Astarion enthusiast.
While Astarion may reign supreme in the fanfiction community, he isn’t the most popular romance option among players. According to Larian, Shadowheart takes the top spot in terms of romance choices, closely followed by Gale. Some players humorously suggest that these two appeal more to the softer side of BG3 players, which is why Astarion doesn’t make it to the mainstream lists.
However, it’s worth noting that Gale’s popularity might have been influenced by a bug that made romancing him incredibly easy. Thankfully, Larian has fixed this glitch and toned down Gale’s infatuation levels. But that doesn’t mean fans don’t enjoy reading Gale fan fics; they just offer a different kind of story, like night and day.
While all the characters have their place in the vast world of fan fiction, Astarion has undeniably become the face of BG3’s fan-written stories.
Source: DOTESPORTS
