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[[File:Balduran Statue.png|thumb|200px|Balduran's Statue near his city]] | [[File:Balduran Statue.png|thumb|200px|Balduran's Statue near his city]] | ||
'''Balduran''' is a legendary historical figure mentioned in [[Baldur's Gate 3]], often credited with the founding of [[Baldur's Gate]]<ref name= "Balduran Founds A City">''[[Balduran Founds a City]]''</ref> among other accomplishments. Several statues found within the game depict his likeness. | '''Balduran''' is a legendary historical figure mentioned in [[Baldur's Gate 3]], often credited with the founding of [[Baldur's Gate]]<ref name= "Balduran Founds A City">''[[Balduran Founds a City]]''</ref><ref name= "Elfsong">''[[The Elf Song]]''</ref><ref name= "Baldurian Dialogue">''Baldurian player dialogue.''</ref> among other accomplishments. Several statues found within the game depict his likeness. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Balduran was a legendary sailor who returned from his adventures with vast wealth. He invested his wealth in a small coastal village known as Grey Harbour | Balduran was a legendary sailor who returned from his adventures with vast wealth. He invested his wealth in a small coastal village known as Grey Harbour<ref name="What Abides Below">''[[What Abides Below]]''</ref><ref name="Annals of Baldur's Gate">''[[The Annals of Baldur's Gate]]''</ref>. Through his patronage, the village grew into the city today known as [[Baldur's Gate]]. | ||
Balduran's legendary status gives rise to many tall tales. In [[Baldur's Gate 3]], the player might hear mention of how he saved Baldur's Gate by driving away raiders upon his ship, the Wandering Eye<ref name="Alfiras Story">[[Alfira]]'s story. A Baldurian character will dispute it's accuracy.</ref>, and how he sailed to the edge of the world<ref name="Bard Dialogue">Bard dialogue with one of the children enamoured Alfira's story</ref> | Balduran's legendary status gives rise to many tall tales. In [[Baldur's Gate 3]], the player might hear mention of how he saved Baldur's Gate by driving away raiders upon his ship, the Wandering Eye<ref name="Alfiras Story">[[Alfira]]'s story. A Baldurian character will dispute it's accuracy.</ref>, and how he sailed to the edge of the world<ref name="Bard Dialogue">Bard dialogue with one of the children enamoured Alfira's story</ref>. | ||
== Statues in Wyrmway == | == Statues in Wyrmway == | ||
[[File:Balduran Statue2.webp|thumb|One of Balduran's Statues at Wyrmway]] | [[File:Balduran Statue2.webp|thumb|One of Balduran's Statues at Wyrmway]] | ||
There are multiple statues of Balduran with recorded messages from him. They guide the player through the challenges on their way to find a character named [[Ansur]] beneath [[Wyrmway]] | There are multiple statues of Balduran with recorded messages from him. They guide the player through the challenges on their way to find a character named [[Ansur]] beneath [[Wyrmway]] | ||
== Related Items == | == Related Items == | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 27 September 2023
Balduran is a legendary historical figure mentioned in Baldur's Gate 3, often credited with the founding of Baldur's Gate[1][2][3] among other accomplishments. Several statues found within the game depict his likeness.
History
Balduran was a legendary sailor who returned from his adventures with vast wealth. He invested his wealth in a small coastal village known as Grey Harbour[4][5]. Through his patronage, the village grew into the city today known as Baldur's Gate.
Balduran's legendary status gives rise to many tall tales. In Baldur's Gate 3, the player might hear mention of how he saved Baldur's Gate by driving away raiders upon his ship, the Wandering Eye[6], and how he sailed to the edge of the world[7].
Statues in Wyrmway
There are multiple statues of Balduran with recorded messages from him. They guide the player through the challenges on their way to find a character named Ansur beneath Wyrmway
Related Items
Related Writings
The Illustrated Adventures of Balduran
Balduran Founds a City
What Abides Below
The Elf Song
The Annals of Baldur's Gate
Dear Ansur
Gallery
Ansur and Balduran on a mural
External links
Balduran on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
Notes
- ↑ Balduran Founds a City
- ↑ The Elf Song
- ↑ Baldurian player dialogue.
- ↑ What Abides Below
- ↑ The Annals of Baldur's Gate
- ↑ Alfira's story. A Baldurian character will dispute it's accuracy.
- ↑ Bard dialogue with one of the children enamoured Alfira's story