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BG3 Fans, We've Been Pronouncing Astarion's Name Wrong
PolygonWednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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A new Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion audiobook sample gave fans their first-ever chance to hear Astarion's surname spoken aloud.
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- Culture
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- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. A new Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion audiobook sample gave fans their first-ever chance to hear Astarion's surname spoken aloud.
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A new Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion audiobook sample gave fans their first-ever chance to hear Astarion's surname spoken aloud.
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Polygon published: BG3 Fans, We've Been Pronouncing Astarion's Name Wrong
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