#Neil newbon

[nobigneil]

Neil at Calgary Expo 2024 featuring some incredible BG3 cosplay! Thank you to @sirnotsircosplay (+ on insta) for permission to share!

#poor gale lmao #s: instagram #neil newbon #karlach cosplay #astarion cosplay #shadowheart cosplay #astarion #shadowheart #karlach #gale #calgary expo 2024 #calgary expo #convention #meet and greet #nobigneil #no big neil #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #baldur's gate #larian studios

[doodaddlesart]

"Honk, darling"

I was unsure whether I'd share this online but I had made it specifically to get signed by Neil Newbon this last weekend!

I was so nervous since the last time I ever went to get an autograph at an expo was over 10 years ago and it was NOT a positive experience :'0 - Even though, before then, I had two good experiences with actors, it takes one burn to keep you away forever.

BUT as it turns out, the rumours are true, Neil is super sweet and kind (AND TALL OML (or i'm just rly short)) - I'm glad I did it! If you get the chance and want to meet him, do it, he's swell.

Also, I told him how when I went to pick up my prints, the girl working the desk had asked me "is this goosetarion?.." and his response was "That's FUCKED" HAh

OH and shoutout to the pair cosplaying as Astarion and Gale we met standing in line who noticed my print - They were so sweet!

#baldurs gate 3 #astarion #baldurs gate fanart #goosetarion #astarion fanart #baldurs gate astarion #neil newbon #bg3 #bg3 fanart #bg3 astarion #astarion ancunin #untitled goose game #larian studios

[sunsetagain]

first wip of my next modern AU BG3 comic

so lazy that i made an outfit template out of old works just for testing so don't mind the chaotic lighting.

adapted BAFTA suit just for fun. can't be used like this in the story (shame).

#fanart #wip #bg3 #astarion #baldur's gate #baldur's gate 3 #neil newbon #aGFuZyB0aGUgREo #aGFuZyB0aGUgREowip

[kirain]

I saw a comment of yours about Ascended Astarion and I just wanted to say him sacrificing 7000 bloodthirsty vampires that can't control their bloodlust isn't a bad thing. If anything it's a mercy killing. People enjoy Ascended Astarion because it's cathartic for a lot of people who've suffered similar abuse. You lack empathy.

I think you may have the wrong person, because I've never commented on ascended Astarion. The only time I've come relatively close was when I discussed Neil Newbon's stance on him in the comments of a viral post, where a Tumblr user got mad at him for saying, "Meh. He's not for me." And even then, I made it abundantly clear that I don't have a problem with people who enjoy ascended Astarion. I was more so defending Neil for having a preference, which he's allowed to have. Is that what you're talking about? Because I haven't discussed ascended Astarion anywhere else. 😅

As for your comment ... what? First of all, an unconsensual sacrifice isn't a mercy killing, it's murder. They didn't want to die. Those innocent people—and yes, they are innocent; Cazador captured and enslaved them—don't simply die. As per the infernal contract, they go to hell. Specifically to Mephistopheles, the second most powerful and cruel archdevil in the hells. They will suffer for all eternity. That's not merciful. Personally, I'd rather be an undead spawn who has to drink rat blood every now and then.

Second, if you feel that way about all those spawn, then you should keep the same energy for Astarion, because he's the same as them. The only difference is they haven't had a chance to live in the real world or learn to control their hunger. Now, I do agree setting thousands of spawn loose on the Sword Coast is a lot, and potentially dangerous for the living, but the Gur will keep an eye on them, as is their oath. If you let them go, you give them a choice. They're still slaves to their hunger, and they likely always will be, but they get to choose how to satisfy it. If they truly can't resist harming others, then the Gur (and paladins) will surely kill them; which sounds horrible, but at least they'll be spared a gruesome afterlife.

Cazador took their choice away, as he did with Astarion. If they deserve to die, if they don't deserve a chance to prove they can live peacefully in Faerûn, then the same goes for Astarion. That's part of what makes his ascension so hypocritical. He's no better than Cazador, in the sense that he takes their agency away and uses them for the exact same purpose. Those spawn even could've been Astarion. He just so happened to be the "lucky" one who had a parasite crawl into his head. He's special to the player because we know him, but he could've been any of his siblings. He is all 7,006 of those spawn.

I will admit I didn't ascend Astarion, as I personally think it's the worst path for him, but you have it backwards. I didn't deny him ascension because I lack empathy. I denied him ascension because all I have is empathy, and that extends to characters who aren't the main focus of the game. You do what makes you happy, but I don't think becoming the worst version of yourself is healing, and I care about Astarion (and the people around him) too much to watch him continue the cycle. Sebastian, Dalyria, Chessa, all the others trapped in the cages—they have names and they're victims, too. For me, the most cathartic moment of Astarion's quest was when he realised it and set them free.

#bg3 #baldur's gate 3 #astarion #astarion ancunin #ascended astarion #neil newbon #tav #cazador szarr

[aristenfromwarsaw]

Just the happy Astarion <3

#astarion #astarion bg3 #bg3 astarion #baldurs gate astarion #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #baldur's gate #astarion ancunin #neil newbon #larian studios #rpg #baldurs gate 3 #baldurs gate screenshots #vampire #astarion vampire #bg3 screenshots #aristenfromwarsawastarion #aristenfromwarsawastarioncolors #virtual photography

[cudiavolxl]

I looove how this turned out, i made it super quickly so is far from be perfect, srry 🫰🏻

#astarion #baldur's gate 3 #artists on tumblr #digital art #digital illustration #baldurs gate fanart #bg3 #fanart #illustration #vampire #gothic #goth #neil newbon

[stariskies]

Ever since I realized “oh shit I’m actually gonna meet Neil” every time I pick Astarion to romance (I cannot help myself I have no self control) I apologize to him and contemplate how tf I’m gonna look this man in the eyes after the unspeakable things I’ve done (THEY DID IT ON HIS GRAVE DUDE)

#bg3 #baldurs gate 3 #bg3 memes #neil newbon #tav #astarion #astarion ancunin

[theredviper]

NEIL NEWBON as ASTARION ANCUNIN

— Baldur's Gate 3 (2023), Larian Studios

+ BONUS:

happy birthday, @perotovar!

— SURPRISE! 🎉 i know that when this is posted, it won't be your birthday yet, but hopefully, that's okay. i've tried rewriting this over and over again, but i'm awful with words lol happy 29th birthday, erin <3 i hope it treats you well!! i absolutely adore this quote and i couldn't think of a better scene to gif for you. i'm going to sound like a broken record in this next part, so prepare yourself mentally lol you're genuinely one of the most talented people i know. your gifs are so recognizable, and i smile every time i see them on my timeline. you are so sweet. you always answer my questions, no matter what they’re about. not to mention, you made me a whole tutorial on how to make gifs! well, not for me, specifically, but you let me use it lol and the fact that you send me stuff that you'll think i like? it makes me so happy, even if i always say that i will have no money because of you. anyways, thanks for not getting tired of my yapping 😭

#neil newbon #neil newbon edit #astarion ancunin #astarion ancunin edit #astarion #astarion edit #baldur's gate 3 #baldur's gate 3 edit #bg3 #bg3 edit #my gif. #useroaks #two gifs in one month? who is she? #these gifs made me want to pull my hair out #i was so frustrated #anyways #everyone say happy birthday to erin #(if you saw this before no you didn’t)

[lyristartist]

🥰🥰☺️

#art #baldurs gate 3 #astarion #baldurs gate astarion #astarion bg3 #astarion brainrot #digital illustration #astarion baldurs gate #neil newbon

[astarionmylife]

Astarion drawing I did recently.

I'm beyond help at this point, the brainrot is real.

#astarion #Astarion ancunin #astarion fanart #bg3 #bg3 fanart #baldurs gate 3 #bg3 art #baldurs gate #baldurs gate fanart #neil newbon #art #drawing #the brainrot is real #i need to sleep

[syn0vial]

[Astarion] is a cat. He's a black cat. There's a stray that comes into my house called Red... and he's quite feral. It took me three years before I could pick him up and hold him. He's totally cool with me now. Three fucking years. He gave me a lot of inspiration about Astarion.

- Neil Newbon, on developing Astarion's physicality and mannerisms

#astarion #astarion meta #baldur's gate 3 #confirmed: astarion is a cat #makes me wonder if he did the mo-cap for the spicy scene with tav on the grave #bc i've seen so many people (quite accurately) remark that astarion's movements there make him look like a big cuddly cat lol #neil newbon

[nobigneil]

Astarion; the cause of and solution to most marital problems.

#neil newbon #calgary expo 2024 #panel #convention #calgary expo #calgaryexpo #astarion baldurs gate #nobigneil #astarion #astarion ancunin #keep it neil #baldurs gate 3 #bg3 #neilblr

[marksandrec]

Marks and Rec: Misc #2605

Don't forget to feed your wizard. (Dialogue is just made up, lol.)

#incorrect bg3 quotes #bg3 #wyll ravengard #astarion #gale of waterdeep #lae'zel #shadowheart #karlach #bg3 spoilers #incorrect quotes #bloodweave #high rollers dnd #neil newbon #theo solomon #tim downie #samantha beart #devora wilde #jennifer english #marks and rec misc #source: original

[fangswbenefits]

Neil's acceptance speech at The Game Awards for Best Performance as Astarion 🩷

"You're not alone in this. None of us are."

#bg3 #astarion #neil newbon #HIS PERFECT SPANISH

[lady-valtieri]

Astarion in Early Access: "Hahaha yes I'm very charming and deceptive and evil and sex is so much fun and I really don't care about anyone."

Astarion in the Full Game: "I haven't had bodily autonomy in 200 years and I've forgotten how to be intimate with someone beyond using it to lure people to their deaths and I have so much trauma regarding sex and I seduced you because it's what I've had to do to survive for literal centuries and I needed you to be on my side but I wasn't supposed to fall in love with you but you're so kind and amazing that I fell anyway and I'm terrified of real emotions but I want *us* to be real because you deserve it and I really care about you but I need you to help me because this is all so new and I'm so scared but I want this to work and I-"

#astarion #astarion spoilers #astarion baldurs gate #astarion x tav #astarion x mc #baldurs gate 3 #bg3 #baldurs gate 3 spoilers #bg3 spoilers #baldur's gate 3 spoilers #neil newbon

[falsesecuritysketches]

I couldn't resist drawing them in this setting...

#balders gate 3 #BG3 #Astarion #Karlach #Neil Newbon #BlueOwlzMedic #BG3 Astarion #BG3 Karlach #MyArt