The figure of the Baldur Gate 3 takes the crown of Drizza do'urden

Dungeons and Dragons' The setting of forgotten empires is filled with iconic characters. Elmster Aumar, Minsc of Rashenen, Jarlaxle Baenre, List continues. However, the real “face” of the forgotten empires, Faerun's most famous and memorable inhabitants, has always been Drizzt Do'urden, a courageous but tortured Drow Ranger created by Ra Salvator. This means that with Salvator's retirement and Baldur's Gate 3 brings hordes of new players Dungeons and Dragons, Another character takes over as a central figure of forgotten empires. The man coming for the Drizzt Crown is none other than Astarion, Vampire spawn rogue that caught the heart Baldur's Gate 3 Fans, like Drizzt, for the first time so many years ago.

Drizzt do'urden: peak of forgotten empires

First presented in the 1988 novel Crystal Shar, Drizzt Do'urden began life as a helper for Barbar Wulfgar, another of Salvatore's characters. However, his unexpected popularity caused the author to give Drizzt more important in future novels and his impact on Dungeons and Dragons As a whole he was quickly felt.

It is easy to see how Drizzt has become so loved – it is a rare heroic example typically even bad race; It is an undeniable Badass, who faced the dragons, giants, gods and others; And he is, of course, devastating nice. His performances increased rapidly and appeared in table adventures, video games (including more previous Baldur's gate Games), comics and more.

While Drizzt is still popular, a new wave Dungeons and Dragons Fans, brought to the game through Baldur's Gate 3, Stranger Things, or Honor Films are less and less familiar with Drow Ranger. In addition, in an interview with Polygon in September 2025, Ra Salvatore said he wanted to retire from writing about Drizzt after two remaining books in the leading character. This does not mean that Drizzt's time is fully at the end, but maybe he will no longer play such a central role in future forgotten media based on empires.

Dungeons and Dragons Enters into the “age of Astarion”

Astarion image from UP torso in the character creation menu

From Baldur's Gate 3 relaxation and subsequent massive success, Dungeons and Dragons Astarion's prominity is increasingly pushing as a character belonging to the forgotten empire as a whole. Made a portrait in the latest version HandbookAnd in November 2025 they will receive their own book: Astarion's Book of Hungers, It is currently available as part of a package of forgotten empires. Coming Faerun heroes and Adventures in faerun books that include as Drizzt Baldur's Gate 3 Adventuring party, really feels like “walking torches”, with the former realms champion, who retreats to his new defenders.

The growing focus of Astarion was not limited to official books. He also recently acted as a central figure of a story event in a mobile game Idle champion of forgotten empires. Still appears Dungeons and Dragons session hosted at conventions of fans all year round – especially when D&D She introduced her Sigil platform, one of the first things that publicly showed was the model of Astarion's character.

May 2024: Idle champions of forgotten empires reveal Vecna: Eva ruins Campaign, with Astarion as the character of the main
August 2024: Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot plays Astarion (and Karlach) reveals the sigil platform in GenCon 2024
September 2024: Revised Dungeons and Dragons Player handbook contains surprise Astarion Portrait
October 2024: Astarion appears in “What do we do in shadow land”, one -time in London MCM
February 2025: Dungeons and Dragons Sponsors another one -time shot representing Astarion and others Baldur's Gate 3 Characters in Magiccon Chicago.
May 2025: Official Dungeons and Dragons Social media accounts significantly increase the publication of Astarion and Neil Newbon – including the debut “Best of Astarion in D&D” on YouTube
Spring-summer 2025: Notification of several official items of goods Astarion, including plush elements, figures and more
August 2025: Astarion's Book of Hungry revealed on GenCon 2025
November 2025: Official edition Astarion's Book of Hungry

In addition, various official Dungeons and Dragons Social media accounts often share Astarion -related content: Highlighting its Handbook The portrait quotes his iconic line “full, concentrated forces of the sun” and trimming actor Neil Newbon from the best moments from One-Shots and interviews. In particular 3. [Astarion] Go. “Perhaps, given the growing meaning of Astarion in the content of forgotten empires, there will be no need to.

Why Astarion is the perfect choice for taking Drizzt's crown

Dungeons and Dragons Books Forgotten Empires have Astarion DLC

In addition to becoming a generally recognizable character due to its distinctive appearance and popularity, there are many reasons why it is a good choice for them Dungeons and Dragons promote as the face of forgotten empires. The first is the fact that both characters actually share a number of similarities – there is no confirmation that Astarion was directly inspired by Drizzt, but it is definitely a possibility. In addition to white hair, kindness to control the fight and alitenate names both have a lot in the comic book:

	Drizzt do'urden	Astarion ancunin
A heroic member of usually an antagonistic group	The first “good drow” changed the perception of race.	Vampire Spawn was previously primarily hostile creatures.
Known for your good look	Considered to be very attractive, but they don't know, many admirers	Considered very attractive and knows, the novel can be a player.
Traumatic past involving the figure of a “master”	As a male drow, forced to be subordinate to Matron Malice Do'urden, eventually escapes the Menzoberransan.	Forced to be subordinate to his father, Cazador Szarr until he is liberated
A similar sign of an arc	It starts like a loner before it reluctantly becomes friends with many others in Icewind Dale during their time.	Begins as a loner before he reluctantly becomes friends with others Baldur's Gate 3 partners.
Anti-game	The snoring personality hides a truly good heart, eventually the hero.	Snarky personality can be revealed that it hides a truly kind heart, depending on the selection of players.

If Astarion really serves as the face of forgotten empires forward, the settings could not be in a better hand. The character has already inspired a lot Baldur's Gate 3 Players Dungeons and Dragons, And it will continue to do it in the future. In addition, Newbon is a huge fans of Drizzt-when the vampire and Drow met with one shot during the official tall rollers, Astarion immediately saved and saved his rare scimitars from gale. The crown actually passes from one icon to another and is unlikely that Drizzt would be actually postponed or forgotten – its influence on Dungeons and Dragons will always be present.