Keldorn Firecam

"When asked about his past, Keldorn sighs and is forced to think for a moment before counting the number of years he has been a paladin of Torm in the service of the Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart. He has battled to protect the defenseless and punish the evil on more occasions than he can recall. A seasoned veteran with the scars to prove it, Keldorn speaks wistfully of retirement in the future and the opportunity to spend more time with his family. Upon their mention, however, Keldorn's attention wanders and grows grim. Duty is more important than personal considerations, he whispers harshly, so long as the Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart has need of him. "

- Character description from the Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn computer game.

Sir Keldorn Firecam is a human paladin of Torm and a respected senior member of the Order of the Radiant Heart living in Athkatla. Dedicated to his work and cause, he was often absent from his family even near retirement, at least temporarily alienating them. In 1369 DR, he was sent to investigate the Cult of the Eyeless.

Keldorn is a party NPC in the Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn computer game and its expansion Throne of Bhaal. He is found fighting some undead in the sewers of Athkatla under the Temple District, where the base of the Cult of the Eyeless can be accessed. He will accost the player's party and can join their cause, especially to first root out the cult. Later, when the player enters the Government District, Keldorn will ask to visit his estate where his wife and children live. As he is constantly absent, however, the reception he receives is somewhat cold, and eventually it is revealed that his wife has been alleviating her loneliness in the company of another man. Keldorn is devastated and angry, but the player can decide whether he will turn her in as he feels he should. The other option is to talk to the "other man", which will lead Keldorn to understand his wife's loneliness, and decide that he will retire after serving the player character's cause at the latest. The player can also elect to give him a day off or to just let him retire immediately, letting him be with his family but losing his services as a party member.

Keldorn is a fair fighter, and, as an experienced and esteemed paladin, comes equipped with perhaps the best items of any NPC; he has both an enchanted sword and plate mail that only he can use. As an inquisitor paladin, he also has the powerful ability to cast dispel magic at twice his own level. He's one of the older NPCs in the game, often appearing as wise and experienced and a father figure of sorts to others. Then again, he naturally has trouble getting along with less morally concerned people, potentially even attacking other party members such as Viconia.

Games

 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
 * Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal