A Vampire's New Life
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Astarion did not care for his new companions, not one bit. Between annoying wizards and a teifling literally on fire, it is all a bit much to deal with for the vampire spawn. The two women at the center of their group, however, take up the most of his attention. Tavera, the brave and noble ranger is the perfect fool to trick into becoming his defender. But the more he gets to know her, the harder using her becomes. Then there is the bard. Calanthe. Her quiet nature and watchful eyes unnerve Astarion. She sees past his masks and his charm, and he cannot stand it. Trying to find a solution to the tadpoles in their brain along with fixing the problems of every sap they come across was hard enough, but as Astarion is begrudgingly dragged along for the ride, he finds his relationships with these two women will change everything he thought he knew about himself.
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- Part 1 of A Vampire's New Life
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With total freedom comes the total responsibility for one's actions.
Astarion's new life has gotten off to a wonderful start. After beating the Elder Brain, he and Calanthe have enjoyed their new celebrity status - welcomed and accommodated everywhere they go while they travel and celebrate their triumphs. It is certainly novel for a vampire, but that novelty soon dries up as they face meeting Calanthe's family.
The judgement of the moon elves runs deep and Astarion is forced to face some unpleasant truths he has been ignoring since leaving Baldur's Gate.
Through that judgement Astarion realizes that to become the man he wants to be...he must walk a path that will lead him away from his beloved.
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Heartbroken and enraged at her family's interference, Calanthe makes a mistake that she cannot take back. Alone and miserable, when she and Astarion are reunited some time later, they both must face the difficulties of finding each other again after so much has changed.
Astarion's healing journey continues in the sequel to "Healing like a Slow Burn", and features themes of responsibility, struggles with intimacy, and the maturation of a war-time romance to true and stable love.
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- Part 2 of A Vampire's New Life
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A woman seeks to pick up a stranger in a bar, but ends up getting more than she bargained for.
*PLEASE READ TRIGGER WARNINGS*
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- Part 3 of A Vampire's New Life
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Astarion is on the hunt for the monster who abducted his lover. But when he tracks the monster down, it makes him a deal he can't refuse: A battle. Win, and he gets to leave with his mate unharmed. Lose, and the monster get to have him instead.
Astarion takes the deal, and he has no intention of winning.
Note: Although technically part of my existing BG3 series, this one shot stands on its own.
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- Part 4 of A Vampire's New Life