Astarion says that you have to be allowed to bite them.
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It was never stated in the game that the true vampire needs to give permission/consent, just that they usually would never give them the opportunity to drink their blood. In theory, a spawn could force their way if given the chance.
Incorrect. The dialogue in game emphasizes the word, "allows," and talks about how true vampires don't want the competition.
It is, Astarion explains it pretty well, he says that a spawn is not able to bite the master unless the master allows it, and that basically never happens because the master would lose a slave in favor of a competitor.
Unless of course something was wrong with the spawn, like maybe if it had a tadpole in its eye or something.
Ohhh that's true! Even as a cutscene at the end of the fight or something by choosing this as one of the dialog options.
Right? Hell, it would be a great "consolation" reward for not getting a certain outcome, if you pick the right dialogue choices, or something.
Wonder how it would affect Astarion to become a true vampire. Apart from becoming very powerful, he will probably be extremely power hungry. I don't think he'll continue feeding on animals after it.
Hmm it would be really interesting. Maybe the persuasion check (to a certain outcome) would be even more difficult to pass if he were to become one. And if he wants to remain in the party afterwards, you would be given the opportunity to keep him in check to still feed on animals or let him feed only on opponents, etc.
Would've been cool if non-boss minions he bites during battle switch sides!