#personally I'm in the I'm tired of it camp but I am handshaking with people who want characters to be taken more seriously

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It's just so strange that the church is used as a ubiquitous set dressing in FLondon but the writing rarely seems interested in exploring it in any genuine way

People who are tired of being forced to interact with the church 🤝 people who want more depth from the faction

Places it comes up in narrative almost always have some sort of satire, or tongue in cheek vibe, or it goes into hyperbole, caricature, or gets distracted by exploring the Neath lore, or straight up poking fun at traditions, or making a story that's proselytizing without a hint of awareness of the many associated social issues of the era and today

If you're mainly using it to make an edgy "haha I was Raised Christian™️ let's be sarcastic about it" mood then consider not doing that. "It was important to Victorian England so it's always in the background" is also not enough to go on, that's like the bare minimum info and reasoning

The game assumes the player is culturally Anglican but at the same time doesn't practice the faith (thinking of the attend church scandal reduction text and the deeply, deeply uncomfortable Hallowmas scandal location) it's just so weird

You gotta pick one or the other. Like if even you don't care about sincerely depicting Christian characters or lore and treating faith as a joke... don't include it so much, but if you insist on having it everywhere then try a little better I guess? 🤷 The church is omnipresent but you can't meaningfully interact with it if you want to!

Edit to add: I forgot about God's editors good grief there's literally a whole part of the game about censorship and heresy 👁️👄👁️

I am... not convinced they can consistently write about the Church of England, let alone other denominations (don't get me started on how the game handles Catholicism 💀), LET ALONE other faiths

They didn't try too hard with January and she's been called the best Jewish rep in the game even including motr, and she's one of my favorite complex characters in general so. Do more of that maybe please

Well. Thanks for the "attend services with people of your faith" option in the Tracklayers City I guess

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I feel Astarion would be fond of you.

Astarion has gone through too much trauma to have to adjust heavily. He can adapt, of course, but to find someone who shares similarities with him would be great. You two have a lot in common. Easy enough to bond over but it could cause some simple arguments or disagreements. I can really see you two chatting over wine and discussing topics of life. Also, maybe gossiping over something.

The tree bark under the back of your knees was a dull burn each time you shifted. It was something you grew accustomed to during your adventures. Next to you sat Astarion as he poured you two a glass of wine. His fingers cold as they brushed yours handing you the glass. He sighed and tilted his head back; enjoying the forest air. You smiled softly and took a sip as the crisp environment settled into you. The camp was stuffy and being surrounded by so many grew tiring. So, you both trailed off for some much needed alone time. “As much as I enjoy the company we’ve kept…” Astarion began, your eyes darting to him. “I really don’t think I can handle hearing everyone squabble over simple issues.” He sighed in exasperation. You laughed a little and rolled your shoulders back to allow yourself to relax. “Imagine having to lead that group.” You chirped and Astarion rumbled in amusement. There was a silent understanding of comfort between you two. Whatever romance blooming was new and unexplored territory. So, you really relished moments like this even if little words were spoken. Inching closer minute by minute. You felt the sharp cold of his hand against yours, instinctively wanting to flinch away. Inhaling shakily, you allowed him to sit close enough to rest hands together. Sipping the wine and making casual conversation. Despite the advancement, you felt no pressure to do so. You both knew you could back out if it became too much. It was nice.