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The Last Will and Testament of Cazador Szarr by AbigailMoment
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
16 Feb 2026
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"First," said Gale. "Do not kill any thinking creatures in Waterdeep unless you must to protect yourself or you have my express permission."
As Gale spoke, he could feel the weight of his words sinking into the person sitting across from him. It was like casting a spell, but took no effort. Astarion had been staring hollowly into his goblet of blood, but at this he made a faintly interested noise. As if the rule were novel and he was considering the shape of it.
"Second, you will obey me in all things," said Gale. There didn't feel like there was any honest way of softening that. Astarion didn't make any sound at all.
"Third, do not leave the tower without permission." Astarion made another speculative noise, considering this one too. But then his shoulders hunched and his eyes skittered down, as if he didn't want to look at what was about to happen.
"Fourth," Gale said, and paused. He started with some context: "There is a tressym upstairs."
Astarion's head twitched. He looked up at Gale, blinking, startled. He had the air of someone who had been bracing for a blow and instead had just been handed a balloon animal.
"A what?" he asked.
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- Part 1 of Will & Testament
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12 May 2026
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Something to Get Used To by urdnot_wrekt
Fandoms: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021)
18 Dec 2024
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Caitlyn allowed herself to indulge in the sight of her. Taking in every detail, no matter how small. The messy, uneven growth of the short side of her hair. The slowly healing cut slicing its way through the tattoo on her cheek. Dark circles under wide eyes, affectionate and present, yet with a lingering sadness that made Caitlyn’s heart ache for her.
“How are you doing?” Caitlyn asked quietly.
The answer to her question was a slow, measured exhale. Silence, presumably while Vi debated how truthful of an answer to give. Her brows knit together in a frown while her eyes never left Caitlyn’s.
“You can be honest with me,” Caitlyn added, reaching across the narrow space between them to rest her hand on Vi’s forearm, stroking her thumb lightly across her skin. “If you’d like to.”***
When the smoke clears, Caitlyn and Vi do their best to navigate the way their lives have changed in the aftermath. The good and the bad. The weight of old wounds and the fresh sting of new ones. But Caitlyn makes a discovery that gives them an unexpected hope. And they find that, together, this new life might just be something they can both get used to.
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- Part 1 of This Good Old Life
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18 Dec 2024
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07 Dec 2024
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Before the events of squirming tadpoles connected a group of unlikely strangers into a begrudging partnership to save the world, Astarion roamed the streets of Baldur's Gate as a vampire slave to the Szarr family. His master, Cazador, forced him to seduce and lure thousands of victims to his doorstep, and if that wasn’t slight enough, he saw Astarion as his personal toy of torment and torture.
One hundred and fifty years later, anything that remained of the man before had been snuffed out by the heel of Cazador’s boot. That is until one night, when Astarion, yet again on the hunt for his master, comes across a possible target unlike any he’s met before. A charismatic and handsome drow who is equal parts word-smith, warrior, and wizard. This man’s otherworldly nature seems to see right through Astarion’s elaborately crafted persona, and more than that, he can break the mental hold Cazador has on him and shroud his presence from the vampire lord. The stranger, for whatever reason, is charmed by Astarion and offers him a deal: His protection from Cazador’s control for Astarion’s companionship.
What else can Astarion do but agree?
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- Part 1 of Blood and Darkness
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04 Jul 2024
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19 Jun 2024
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30 Apr 2024
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After saving Baldur's Gate, Tav and Astarion travel, but they don't feel at home until they're back with a certain druid who's been patiently waiting for them.
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30 Apr 2024
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Astarion's nightly ritual is interrupted by the handsome druid.
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21 Mar 2024
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Astarion's Nice, Simple Plan That Fell Apart by UsuallyDyingInside
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
12 Apr 2024
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Astarion had a plan. A nice, simple plan: seduce Tav, sleep with her, manipulate her feelings so she'd never turn on him.
All she had to do was fall for it.
And all he had to do was not fall for her.Which is where his nice, simple plan fell apart.
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Exploring Astarion's POV throughout the game while romancing Dark Urge/Tav. Canon is followed in most cases, including with lines of dialogue from the game, but Act 2 and 3 break off from canon a few times in fun ways.Content warnings are listed ahead of the more intense chapters. Overall this fic (like the game) explores what healing from abuse looks like and has a lot of references to those themes.
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- Part 1 of Astarion Isn't the Best at Planning
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As he stared at Tav, who was quietly organizing her pack by the fire, his half-formed thoughts and ideas suddenly crystallized into a cold, perfect plan. He’d seduce her, romance her, make her feel like she was the only girl in the world. And after he had given her the night of her life, positively ruined her for anyone else, he’d begin whispering in her ear. He’d become her lover, her confidant. And then she would become his puppet. That was more than a fair trade. He’d have a gorgeous meal, his space would be guaranteed in their little group, at the top where he belonged, and then somehow, he didn’t know how, but, somehow, Tav would waltz their merry band back to Baldur’s Gate and drive a stake right through Cazador Szarr’s heart. For him. Afterwards, well, Tav had served her purpose. Then he could truly do as he pleased.
Astarion smiled a wide, real smile and finished his wine, wincing at the cheap, bitter taste.
At that moment Tav looked up from her supplies and caught him staring. He raised his empty goblet to her and she waved back, a warm smile softening her lovely features.
This was going to be so easy.
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16 Mar 2024
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For anyone who wishes AO3 had dark mode, I have great news! Dark mode has been possible since 2013, you just need to know how to apply it.
Even better news? It's easier now than it ever has been before. Tutorial inside.
You need to be logged into an AO3 account for this to work.
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- Part 5 of How to AO3
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09 Mar 2024
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Thicker Than Water by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
28 May 2024
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Tav and Astarion are settling into their new life, exploring each other and themselves while finally having the freedom to explore all the splendors of the world around them.
That is, until an unexpected circumstance veers their plans completely off path, sending them into their most difficult journey yet.
Parenthood.
But little do they know, the child of a vampire was the least of their worries.
There are much scarier things than monsters lurking in the night.
Artwork in chapters 2, 8, 14, and 25!Series
- Part 1 of A Rogue’s Guide to Raising a Family
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09 Mar 2024
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“If you want to try something like this again, we can always start smaller- when you feel ready for it, of course. You might feel more comfortable if it’s just you, me, and someone we trust.”
“Hmmm…” Astarion leaned back to study Lydia's expression while he mulled over the suggestion. “… I might be interested, depending on who you had in mind.”
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After their encounter with the Orlith twins doesn't go exactly as planned, Asterion and Lydia try again in a safer, saner context.
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08 Mar 2024
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The story of two broken people, haunted by their pasts, fighting for their futures, and trying to find a little light and love in the darkness. Will they help each other heal? Or make each other worse?
A novelization of the romance between Astarion and Tav as presented in the game, from Astarion’s point of view.
The story here focuses on the highlights of the romance, streamlined or expanded where appropriate, and glosses over most of the rest of the plot to avoid this being 1000 pages long.Series
- Part 1 of Cold Blood/Hot Blood
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- 27/27
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27 Feb 2024
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You can fuck anyone — but with whom can you sit in water? -Ilya Kaminsky
Miz'ri helps Astarion wash the blood from his hair after Cazador.
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- Part 2 of blood of the covenant
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02 Feb 2024
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“Not even five minutes and you're already trying to jump back into action?” He tuts, but inches away to give her some space.
“How—” Mazikeen clears her throat, “How long…?”
“Two days,” He answers without skipping a beat, though his tone is anything but relieved. No, judging by the look on his face, Mazikeen concludes that he's rather irked by her current state.Series
- Part 1 of the pale elf and the child of slaughter
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02 Feb 2024
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The first part of a three-part work centering around Astarion's healing journey. The original work was supposed to be broken up like this and I never got around to it, so fixing it in hindsight.
Slow-burn with both Halsin & Astarion and Tav & Astarion content in a healthy way. Lots of angst, so much comfort your teeth will hurt and a whole lot of healing.
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Astarion's swirling thoughts were interrupted abruptly as they passed through a gate; they had moved into a shadier part of the market and his escort's grip had tightened less-than-protectively on his arm. Shit.
The vampire's eyes searched his face, a cold chill of fear running through him at what he found. Dumb though he was, the man knew something.
“I think your master would be very interested in knowing where his favorite slave is.”
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3 Part Series focused on consent, healing and personal growth.
- Ashes to Embers | Part 1
- Embers to Flames | Part 2
- Flames to Radiance | Part 3Series
- Part 1 of From Rats to Radiance
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25 Jan 2024
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Your ploy to obtain the information you need for your quest by way of seducing a target backfires.
Timing: Act 3, post Cazador
Location: Baldur’s Gate
Characters: Astarion (Spawn) and Eve (formerly Lolth’s sworn drow paladin, now oath-breaker)Bookmarked by ShivButcher
25 Jan 2024
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Gale invites Astarian to live with him in Waterdeep while struggling with burnout and lack of direction in life after surrendering the Crown of Karsus to Mystra.
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24 Jan 2024
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You melt in Astarion's embrace after a long day of adventuring...
Timing: Act 3, post Cazador
Characters: Astarion (Spawn) and Reader
Location: Baldur's GateBookmarked by ShivButcher
24 Jan 2024