# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Astarion" Vampire Book Launch Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Sharpen your teeth and summon your spawn: we're throwing a vampire book release party for the Baldur's Gate 3 prequel, "Astarion"!About this EventNot that we need an excuse to dress up like vampires and watch super-cuts of Astarion scenes in Baldur's Gate 3, but shop favorite T. Kingfisher has given us one anyway: a prequel book of Astarion's backstory! Haven't played the game yet? No worries — just come be a sexy vampire with us. The vibes will be simple immaculate, darling.The event will feature:Copies of "Astarion" (make sure to add-on a pre-order with your ticket)BG3 trivia with prizesColoring pagesAlcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (one included per ticket)This is a 21+ event only.ABOUT THE BOOKThe roguish charlatan Astarion will free himself from a centuries-long fate of servitude or die (a second time) trying—in this decadently dark fantasy adventure by award-winning author T. Kingfisher.You’re too pretty to die.Astarion Ancunin was supposed to be a magistrate, not a vampire spawn. He was supposed to serve the law, not the vicious vampire lord Cazador Szarr. And he was supposed to drink fine wine, not rat blood. Alas—the city of Baldur’s Gate cares little for what’s supposed to happen.Though he has been powerless to resist his master’s bidding, haunting the nighttime streets to fetch warm blood, Astarion has never surrendered his hope. One day, this nightmare must end. He just has to find out how.When the vampire lord announces a twisted competition for his favor, an opportunity presents itself in the form of a rare prize . . . and an unlikely alliance. The blood of a dead god is buried deep beneath Baldur’s Gate, and, to get it, Astarion will need the help of a handsome Aasimar paladin named Hahn den Suriel.There are just a few problems. Astarion is not supposed to trust his fellow spawn. He’s not supposed to go out into the city for his own ends rather than the vampire lord’s. And he’s certainly not supposed to strike a deal with a stranger whose golden eyes can snare even a blackened, undead heart.But the city of Baldur’s Gate cares little for what’s supposed to happen.ABOUT THE AUTHORUrsula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher is the author and illustrator of far more projects than is probably healthy. She has written over fifty novels for both children and adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories and other odds and ends. The daughter of an artist, she spent her youth attempting to rebel, but eventually succumbed to the siren song of paint (although not before getting a degree in anthropology.) Ursula grew up in Oregon and Arizona, went to college at Macalester College in Minnesota, and stayed there for ten years, until she finally learned to drive in deep snow and was obligated to leave the state. Having moved across the country several times, she eventually settled in New Mexico, where she works full-time as an artist and creator of oddities. She lives with her husband, her garden, and his chickens.ABOUT THE VENUESide Quest Books & Games is located on the balcony level of Bow Market in Somerville's Union Square. Please visit bowmarketsomerville.com for transportation and parking info.Masks are optional, but please let us know and remain home if you fall ill. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/astarion-vampire-book-launch-party/100001998222246530 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Contests, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Side Quest Books & Games - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.49, max: 32.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Somerville - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Side Quest Books & Games - **lat**: 42.381008 - **long**: -71.097883 - **full address**: Side Quest Books & Games, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Astarion" Vampire Book Launch Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/526aed59957e98cbc01758d71b268b00c20dd396be98b16383fd672d6df48b85-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181828-gmir.jpg?v=1787181127 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Astarion" Vampire Book Launch Party being held? - **A:** "Astarion" Vampire Book Launch Party takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Side Quest Books & Games, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Astarion" Vampire Book Launch Party? - **A:** "Astarion" Vampire Book Launch Party is organized by Side Quest Books & Games. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Astarion" Vampire Book Launch Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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