Baldur’s Gate
Baldur’s Gate, a classic fantasy role-playing game from BioWare released in 1998 by Interplay Entertainment, is the inaugural installment in the iconic Baldur’s Gate series. Set in the rich universe of the Forgotten Realms, this game utilizes a customized version of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) 2nd edition rules. It was groundbreaking as the first title to utilize the Infinity Engine for stunning graphics, which Interplay later applied to other Forgotten Realms titles, including the beloved Icewind Dale series and various D&D campaign settings like Planescape: Torment. The narrative immerses players in an epic adventure, allowing them to create their own hero who journeys along the Sword Coast with a party of companions. Together, they seek to unravel the mysteries of a sudden iron crisis plaguing the region while uncovering sinister secrets about their origins and confronting life-threatening challenges along the way.
Candlekeep, an ancient fortress nestled along the picturesque Sword Coast, has recently become the epicenter of mysterious occurrences that disrupt its long-standing tranquility as a major library for scholars and sages. Intriguing forces, including unknown mercenaries, target this seemingly mundane location, drawn to a seemingly unremarkable orphan raised by the wise mage Gorion, who cherished him like his own. When Gorion plans a daring escape from Candlekeep to protect his adopted child, their journey takes a dark turn as they are ambushed by assassins. While the orphan narrowly escapes, Gorion falls in battle, leaving a heroic legacy behind.
With Candlekeep’s gates barred to keep the chilling threats at bay, only Imoen, Gorion’s other cherished ward, stands by the protagonist’s side to face the uncertainty ahead. Together, with no home to return to, they embark on a treacherous adventure through a hostile world.
Enter the captivating realm of Baldur’s Gate, an enthralling role-playing game that immerses players in the rich lore of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) within the iconic Forgotten Realms universe. This first installment of an epic saga invites players to explore diverse towns, expansive wilderness, and treacherous dungeons, while embarking on exciting side quests and recruiting allies along the way. Players can craft their hero(ine) by selecting a class—be it fighter, thief, mage, priest, ranger, or druid—alongside sub-classes and
