The popular vampire from Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting a novel of his own. As fans learn who is involved, it’s clear to them: This can only be good.
What is the novel about? In the eponymous novel, Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3 receives a prequel story set before the events of the game, during his enslavement under the vampire lord Cazador Szarr.
The author of the novel is none other than T. Kingfisher, who has already received several awards for her adult literature, horror, and fantasy works.
But experts from the actual game are also involved in the novel, such as the senior writer Stephen Rooney, and in a certain way, Astarion himself: Neil Newbon will once again lend his voice to the vampire in the audiobook version of “Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion.”
And especially the latter makes the community scream with joy.
“I might die, but it’s worth it!”
How are fans reacting to this news? Fans of Baldur’s Gate 3, and especially of Astarion, can hardly wait for the release in September 2026. Particularly the audiobook version with Neil Newbon’s voice worries his fans, but not in a negative way. Not at all in a negative way, as they confess on Reddit:
“When I hear him speak in the game, I already get nervous – I will never survive the audiobook,” admits Simple-Ad-7868, and she is not alone with this thought. pupettte also writes: “I’ve never listened to an audiobook as I prefer to read myself, but if Neil reads it …? I will get the best headphones just to fully enjoy the experience.”
But the author of the novel also makes the community optimistic, even eager: “[T. Kingfisher] is my favorite author of modern literature! I firmly believe she will do justice to the work.” (ChromaticCats)
What does the author recommend regarding the novel? T. Kingfisher has already addressed the question from interested parties on Bluesky about whether one should play Baldur’s Gate 3 before reading the novel. She explains that while it is not necessary, it will be a completely different experience:
If one plays BG3, they think while reading this book: ‘Wow, this is the tragic backstory!’ If one does not play it, they think: ‘What the hell, why did Kingfisher write a book about this tormented vampire with such a depressing ending?!’
Astarion has not without reason so many fans. Many players of Baldur’s Gate 3 found great pleasure in the way and development of the character, making him a popular romance. If you want to know how to seduce Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, we have a few tips here: Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion Romance Guide – How to easily win his heart
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