Balduran

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 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. . 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, Alfira might tell a tale about how he saved Baldur's Gate by driving away raiders upon his ship, the Wandering Eye, and how he sailed to the edge of the world

Statues in Wyrmway

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.

Related Items

• Balduran's Giantslayer
• Helm of Balduran

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

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  Ansur and Balduran on a mural

External links

Balduran on the Forgotten Realms Wiki