"you deserve better. you deserve the best. i wish i could give it to you for the rest of your life, but i swear it for the rest of mine." this line karlach has is specific for astarion and its very sweet. the line she has where she says theres something familiar about him is also an astarion specific line
Especially when we consider Astarion technically can live forever as long as he’s not killed. It’s a contrast between someone with a short life and another who’s immortal.
Right? Even more so if, and I'm shaky on 5e vampires so I may be wrong, he doesn’t actually taste food normally. Everything is either ashes or vinegar, but that's not a big deal if it makes the beloved happy
Man, I wish they had added voice acting for the Origins for the romance scenes. I know it's unrealistic for the whole game, but they could have done the romance scenes and it would have been amazing.
I feel like Astarion and Karlach would have such a great dynamic together, both of them want to start living their own lives, both yearn for freedom, both were prisoners, both were slaves, having Karlach as a romance is amazing because it provides Astarion the ability to connect with someone without being intimate. And Astarion would then proceed to help her with her engine once he truly knows her. They respect each other greatly and I feel like they could have great potential as partners
i'd pay so much money to hear Neil (and all the other actors) do the dialogue for the origins, just feels like there's something missing without hearing both their voices. even tho she works well with any of the companions as a partner, esp wyll, this pairing has such a special little place in my heart. karlach is just made of love ;-;
Oh my FEELS. OH SHIT. I think I'm gonna CRY. Like, those ugly sobbings of when you are overwhelmed. THIS BREAKS MY HEART. Oh, Karlach and Astarion are so beautiful together. Like. Astarion is just perfect, he needs someone to be kind with him, Karlach is probably to most gentle out of everyone. And Dark Urge romance too, but that's because they are so alike. I wonder what romancing Wyll as Astarion would look like.
Wyll and Astarion is also sweet. I'd say Karlach is like a heart warmer, and Wyll is a heart defender. Karlach makes you feel better by holding you close amd making you happy while Wyll wants to protect you from the feelings that hurt you. Wyll is really patient and careful with him, which is what he needs.
Hands down the cutest of the origin characters to pair together. I know in the Tav run they have some elements of sibling energy, but I think that could easily translate to romantic in different conditions. I love putting them together on the Karlach run.
I mean, romance in that scene is nice and sweet but... after all these hours spent in the city I was really needing a night mode. After seeing this clip, I would freaking KILL for it. 😢
The amount of permutation this game has is insane... It's impossible for one person to see it all within a reasonable time. Play as a different character, romance another different character. It's endless and it's mindboggling.
I absolutely love Wyll and Karlach together, but these two are pretty good together too. I think BG3 is an amazing game that most of the origin romances can make sense.
It's very sad that their romance doesn't have a happy ending in any combination, unless the original ascended Astarion in Avernus with Karlach (but that's debatable). or one of them must become illithid (terrifying).
Ugh they’re so cute but at the same time I’m like ‘grabby hands’ minnnee. But the thing about Astarion’s origin and romancing characters, it sometimes feels weird given how it is when Tav romances him. Here it seems like he has no reluctance or regrets, he just goes into the romance with Karlach happily, and it’s sweet and genuine and lmao idk I feel jealous that it’s not the same when you romance him, like there’s something missing. This is so cute though.
I always took it as the difference in his position in the group. When it's origin, Astarion is the leader of the group. He has power and control over them all. He's coming from a position higher than he would as a companion. When Tav is being romanced, Tav has the power in the relationship, which makes Astarion fall into habits, like his need to act, to pretend.
@alise4041 I disagree. I think it's another side of him that doesn't conflict with his main personality. He was a kid before he was trafficked, and he was probably a nice kid and they would have played with each other.
No one will ever be able to convince me that these two aren’t perfect for each other. He even still stays with Karlach and will kiss her if she’s an Illithid! Seriously! When it’s her he literally doesn’t care what she looks like, he really does love her!🥹💕
Astarion is my love. Karlach is the woman who makes my bisexual mind consider being poly. Seeing them together. I'm gonna die. I have to romance her in my Astarion run now.
My game glitched out and skipped everything else after ordering, I thought it was totally normal and when I realized it wasn't I was too far into the game to go back 😭 this is so cute, i can't believe i missed all this!
This is extremely sweet and I'm happy, envious, relieved, confused at the same time lol I really pictured my Tav's relationship with Astarion as playful back and forth with tons of sweet moments (TONS.) so I will steal this moment for my whole headcanon Tav x Asty deal. Also, Karlach, my best girl, how's she always uplifting everyone when she's literally been to hell and back... My sweet bb 😭
the origin characters should have had voice lines while you played as them. it made sense for the custom characters not to have voices, but it was incredibly jarring to not have the origin characters really have a personality.
You know, it's clips like these that really make me appreciate Neil's work as the VA for Astarion. He is just SO DIFFERENT when he is silent. I thought he was the silent, broodish Twilight type vampire when I first saw this clip. Thank Gods I continued to explore and go to see the version with Neil's voice. His entire personality is so developed and different based on just the voice acting alone, really shows that the character design is clearly not everything. This is not just an emo vampire, this is a sassy emo vampire with tantrums like a princess, bites like a viper and yet the face of a Greek god. Not that he needs to speak to charm but still.
so friggin cute! but seeing Astarion silent is weirdly unsettling... lol
Same, I can't play him as an origin character for that very reason
Neil Newbon put so much life into Astarion's voice it's genuinely a lot spooky to just have him be silent.
@@thearcanamodernau8130he still talks and laughs out of dialogue choices
no fr i wish at least the origin romances would have voices 😭
"you deserve better. you deserve the best. i wish i could give it to you for the rest of your life, but i swear it for the rest of mine." this line karlach has is specific for astarion and its very sweet. the line she has where she says theres something familiar about him is also an astarion specific line
Aghhh it’s so cute
AHHHHH
Omg the ammount of love and attention to detail in this game ❤
This was so sweet I genuinely almost cried a little bit.
Especially when we consider Astarion technically can live forever as long as he’s not killed. It’s a contrast between someone with a short life and another who’s immortal.
Karlack is so constantly validating and sensitive to Astarion in every word. It's so sweet, I could easily see how he could actually fall for her.
The fact Astarion doesn’t even need to eat, but he does anyway, is so freaking adorable
Right? Even more so if, and I'm shaky on 5e vampires so I may be wrong, he doesn’t actually taste food normally. Everything is either ashes or vinegar, but that's not a big deal if it makes the beloved happy
@@IrisGlowingBlue OHHH 'vinegar for wine' now i get it!!!!
@@IrisGlowingBlue yeah, it probably tastes awful to him but he's still eating for her 😭😭
You know, usually I'm jealous for Tav when I watch Astarion Origin romances. But Karlach... Her I trust with my little star, she'll treat him right.
Lmao SAME
Same x2
But will he treat her right...
@@chelli6555yes.
@@chelli6555
As long as you don't Ascend him.
The way Astarion, the chatterbox in love with the sound of his own voice, has to be mute in Origin playthrough, never fails to make me laugh
Karlach's got that 'excuse me, he wanted it with no pickles' rizz, ain't she?
TOTALLY
Man, I wish they had added voice acting for the Origins for the romance scenes. I know it's unrealistic for the whole game, but they could have done the romance scenes and it would have been amazing.
I feel like Neil Newbon could be persuaded to do it, ngl.
I feel like Astarion and Karlach would have such a great dynamic together, both of them want to start living their own lives, both yearn for freedom, both were prisoners, both were slaves, having Karlach as a romance is amazing because it provides Astarion the ability to connect with someone without being intimate. And Astarion would then proceed to help her with her engine once he truly knows her. They respect each other greatly and I feel like they could have great potential as partners
The lil forehead kiss made me tear up, it's so gentle, so loving! So sweet...
the amount of 'awws' i did during this. that was just too cute
sameee
Same omggg she's so sweet
The cutest. Damn. Shit. EVER! Definitely my next playthrough lol. I am almost jealous they get such a beautiful, lover's scene.
Yeah lol same
I love how kind, gentle and just sweet Karlach is with Astarion. How she moves at his pace and reminds him just how loved he is!
the little kisses at the end, ugh, my heart! Perfect!
i'd pay so much money to hear Neil (and all the other actors) do the dialogue for the origins, just feels like there's something missing without hearing both their voices. even tho she works well with any of the companions as a partner, esp wyll, this pairing has such a special little place in my heart. karlach is just made of love ;-;
Oh my FEELS. OH SHIT. I think I'm gonna CRY. Like, those ugly sobbings of when you are overwhelmed. THIS BREAKS MY HEART. Oh, Karlach and Astarion are so beautiful together. Like. Astarion is just perfect, he needs someone to be kind with him, Karlach is probably to most gentle out of everyone. And Dark Urge romance too, but that's because they are so alike. I wonder what romancing Wyll as Astarion would look like.
Wyll and Astarion is also sweet. I'd say Karlach is like a heart warmer, and Wyll is a heart defender. Karlach makes you feel better by holding you close amd making you happy while Wyll wants to protect you from the feelings that hurt you. Wyll is really patient and careful with him, which is what he needs.
I..... I NEED Neil to play Astarion Origin knowing him he'll read all of these lines gods I can't bear to have a quiet Astarion 😭
Hands down the cutest of the origin characters to pair together. I know in the Tav run they have some elements of sibling energy, but I think that could easily translate to romantic in different conditions. I love putting them together on the Karlach run.
now THIS is such a combo
I mean, romance in that scene is nice and sweet but... after all these hours spent in the city I was really needing a night mode. After seeing this clip, I would freaking KILL for it. 😢
And then you could rob all the shops like in skyrim bahaha
this is sweet as heck - astarion even flashes a proper smile there while they're holding hands
That smile made me squeal
I literally fangirl like crazy when they held hands and she kissed his head that was too stinking cute I swear they're goals
Lol i thought you said goats and was totally accepting of this compliment
So DAMN cute. Though at the same time I wish our Tavs could kiss him sweetly on the face like that 😭
The amount of permutation this game has is insane... It's impossible for one person to see it all within a reasonable time. Play as a different character, romance another different character. It's endless and it's mindboggling.
"I wish i could give it to you for the rest of your life, but i swear it for the rest of mine" OH my god smooth as butter????
That last scene is so cute, my heart can't take it. Why can't I have that for any other character why is everyone else always so horny 😭
I’m sad to say I agree with this lol, I wish all the horny was done with in Act 1 and 2 and we got this sweetness for all romance endings in Act 3
I absolutely love Wyll and Karlach together, but these two are pretty good together too. I think BG3 is an amazing game that most of the origin romances can make sense.
Ah yes, Astarion and Karlach together-or as I like to call it, the ultimate Bi-panic
I am attracted to both so you are correct. They are so beautiful istg
Im seriously crying this is so friggin sweet!!!
It is so weird seeing Astarion and not *hearing* him.
NOT THE FORHEAD CHEEK LIPS KISS IM DOWNED
why are they so perfect for eachother
the way i've literally went "d'awww… my babieeees!" out loud when they went to hold hands 😭
I don’t know why but it made me very funny
Karlach: You look nice
Astarion: C:
They are so damn cute I love them so much
My sunshine's...
I LOVE THEM BOTH SHE WOULD LOVE HIM THE WAY HE DESERVES
This is literally so beautiful these two need to be loved and protected at all cost 💖
WHY DID THE ENDING MAKE ME TEAR UP!?!?
This is too sweet and heartwarming. It also hurts its so cute
Mama K is probably the only companion I'd fully trust with Astarion's heart
Halsin?
they're so wholesome I want to cry
I love Karlach, I wanna go on a date with her 😭 Also I’m just picturing Astarion eating and a What We Do In The Shadows thing happens.
I was doing fine until the end, but the gentle kisses got me... Damn they are so cute 😭
It's very sad that their romance doesn't have a happy ending in any combination,
unless the original ascended Astarion in Avernus with Karlach (but that's debatable).
or one of them must become illithid (terrifying).
Feels weird not hearing Astarion's hilarious whiny quips
This is why Karlach is best girl. the sweetest bby
They really need to make the origin characters voiced. It’s unsettling when they’re quite because they are so lively when you have a custom character
she’s so beloved she’s so baby
i m playing origin Karlach and dating Astarion wish i could have this date as well!
THE WAY SHE KISS HIS FOREHEAD
Astarion all quite and smiley 🥺🥺🥺 two cuties
Unexpected otp!!
The forehead kiss 😭
I think I know who I'm going to romance on my Astarion playthorugh now. Gods I love them both and Dammon too.
These two were meant for each other
Ugh they’re so cute but at the same time I’m like ‘grabby hands’ minnnee.
But the thing about Astarion’s origin and romancing characters, it sometimes feels weird given how it is when Tav romances him. Here it seems like he has no reluctance or regrets, he just goes into the romance with Karlach happily, and it’s sweet and genuine and lmao idk I feel jealous that it’s not the same when you romance him, like there’s something missing.
This is so cute though.
I always took it as the difference in his position in the group. When it's origin, Astarion is the leader of the group. He has power and control over them all. He's coming from a position higher than he would as a companion. When Tav is being romanced, Tav has the power in the relationship, which makes Astarion fall into habits, like his need to act, to pretend.
You roleplay as Astarion, so you are in head of a character ver when you play as someone else and you trying to get to know Astarion.
@@alise4041 right, it doesn't "truly" feel like Astarion in some of these options, not his true personality
@alise4041 I disagree. I think it's another side of him that doesn't conflict with his main personality. He was a kid before he was trafficked, and he was probably a nice kid and they would have played with each other.
@@Poodle_Gun What the heck you talking about. Maybe don't confuse someone else head canons with canon.
This was would be more awesome if Astarion was talking. Oh, the delightful things he would say, he is such a treat! ❤
Not hearing him talk is throwing me the hell off ngl
Pretending it's their first date? Did they pull off a Garrus and Sheppard nod??! I'm screaming 😆
I like how all those lines are going on in his head. Definitely anxiety mode!
When you think this may have been Astarion's first date after 200 years... I want to cry I love Karlach
Oh this is just too damn adorable. I ship the hells outta this.
Cute and beautiful, but it's so weird to see the original characters without voices
You know I wish Origin characters as protagonists had their own voices.
His eyes are so pretty ❤
This EXISTS omG my heart 💖
Dog im SQUEALING this is so cute WTFFFFF. my feet are kicking the air
She is so fucking cute Im gonna die.
I love these two as a couple. I'm kind of jealous but Karlach is such a cutie pie ❤
Ok I have seen this ship online, thank you Pinterest, and I ship these two so much!!!!
I can't wait to see more of them!!
No one will ever be able to convince me that these two aren’t perfect for each other. He even still stays with Karlach and will kiss her if she’s an Illithid! Seriously! When it’s her he literally doesn’t care what she looks like, he really does love her!🥹💕
They're so cute together! I love how smiley he gets when she smooches his little pointy face.
This exists? Adorable
awww this is so sweet
Aww they're so cute 🥺💜
They're so cute together, im gonna cry!!! 😭
Wow this was beautiful!
THIS IS SO DAMN CUTE
Karlach, marry me. Please.
They are so CUTE I am going to DIE
Thank you for the clip!
who knew a she devil would be perfect for Astarion, cute! lol
forehead kiss took me the fuck out
I want this as TAV 😭😭😭
I'm actively absorbing this memory as my Tav's. I'll make-believe haha it's extremely sweet ANDIWANTIT
u can do this date with karlach bro
Astarion is my love. Karlach is the woman who makes my bisexual mind consider being poly. Seeing them together. I'm gonna die. I have to romance her in my Astarion run now.
2:59 Hank's cast Doppelganger
Soulmate stuff in my opinion
This makes the ascended bite scene with her fucking heartbreaking. Shes so wholesome and he threw her away😢
OMG this is so sweet! 🥲💜
My game glitched out and skipped everything else after ordering, I thought it was totally normal and when I realized it wasn't I was too far into the game to go back 😭 this is so cute, i can't believe i missed all this!
This is extremely sweet and I'm happy, envious, relieved, confused at the same time lol I really pictured my Tav's relationship with Astarion as playful back and forth with tons of sweet moments (TONS.) so I will steal this moment for my whole headcanon Tav x Asty deal.
Also, Karlach, my best girl, how's she always uplifting everyone when she's literally been to hell and back... My sweet bb 😭
That's pretty cute!
Why can't Tav go on a date with Astarion - he deserves it
They kinda do at the graveyard
@@meowser1905but this is much better 😢
i am breaking down
A simple bowl of gruel 💀💀
the origin characters should have had voice lines while you played as them. it made sense for the custom characters not to have voices, but it was incredibly jarring to not have the origin characters really have a personality.
Ahhh so cute!
This is so precious!! 😭
Oh my heart ❤❤❤
You know, it's clips like these that really make me appreciate Neil's work as the VA for Astarion. He is just SO DIFFERENT when he is silent. I thought he was the silent, broodish Twilight type vampire when I first saw this clip. Thank Gods I continued to explore and go to see the version with Neil's voice. His entire personality is so developed and different based on just the voice acting alone, really shows that the character design is clearly not everything. This is not just an emo vampire, this is a sassy emo vampire with tantrums like a princess, bites like a viper and yet the face of a Greek god. Not that he needs to speak to charm but still.
Oh my goodness that is so cute!
Astarion has gray-blue eyes in this, it fits him well