| “ | The best leaders also follow. | ” |
Anomen Delryn is a lawful neutral human dual-class fighter (level 7) → cleric and a potential companion in 
Baldur's Gate II
Classic & Enhanced
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Backstory
Anomen is the squire of Sir Ryan Trawl and a member of Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart.
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
Recruitment
Anomen is available to recruit from Chapter 2, he can be found in the Copper Coronet in Slums. His initial reactions are different depending on the gender of the character who approaches him.
Quests
- Anomen Returns Home After his Sister's Death (Timers exist in this quest, he'll become lawful good if he qualifies as a knight, chaotic neutral if he fails his test)
Relationships
- He's a potential love interest for human, elf, half-elf and halfling
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition.
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Throne of Bhaal (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Throne of Bhaal campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. female protagonists, see his romance guide for details - He conflicts with Dorn and Hexxat, plus Aerie and Keldorn if he becomes chaotic neutral
- Moira Delryn is Anomen's beloved sister
- Cor Delryn is Anomen's father. The two of them can't stand each other
Gameplay
As a dual-classed fighter (7) > cleric, Anomen works best as a tank who can also heal / buff. His low dexterity does him no favors, so it is advised to equip him with the Gauntlets of Dexterity to boost his defense.
He has the following gear when he joins the party: Mace, Splint Mail, Helmet, Sling, Bullets and Delryn Family Shield which can only be used by him.
Biography
| “ | When asked about his past, ANOMEN is quick to state that he has been serving the Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart for years, and after his Test, he will be a full and true knight. Anomen is reluctant, however, to speak of his noble upbringing, saying only that he entered the Order without the support of his father, Lord Cor Delryn. Since he could not be sponsored as a squire, Anomen chose the route of the warrior and priest of Helm, the god of guardians, and has fought many battles over the years against forces of evil. Anomen often says that he is confident that he will prove worthy of his knighthood, but sometimes seems to be trying to convince himself of that fact more than anyone. | ” |
Quotes
| W-we w... we will continue this another day! | Morale failure | |
|---|---|---|
| Verily... heh... I am pleased at the progress that this ill-conceived group has made. I had not thought such a thing possible. | Happy | |
| Hmph! I am barely convinced that honor even holds a place of importance here. I shall see and judge for myself. | Unhappy-annoyed | |
| Truly, your actions lack virtue! Change your ways quickly or suffer my wrath! | Unhappy-serious | |
| Enough! I can take no more of this company! From here on, we are as enemies! | Unhappy-break | |
| Now, you have obviously given considerable thought to the future of this group. I accept the charge—gladly! | Leader | |
| I demand that we stop. The day was not this long even when I led soldiers in the Order! | Tired | |
| Why do we pace about when there is evil to be fought?! *sigh* There is no glory in watching the grass grow! | Bored | |
| For the Order! | Battlecry1 | |
| Righteousness shall prevail! |
Battlecry2 | |
| You shall suffer my wrath! |
Battlecry3 | |
| Damage | ||
| I need speedy assistance, my friend, or I shall not be able to fight on! | Hurt | |
| Dying | ||
| These trees and glades hide horrors of all manner... watch your backs! | Forest | |
| Pfeh! A dank pool of base corruption if ever there was one. Why, if not for the Order, the gods would surely smite man for such sins. | City | |
| Aye, 'tis good to adventure in such a place! The blood quickens knowing that evil is so near! | Dungeon | |
| Ah, 'tis a fine enough day to travel. Many a battle has been fought on a day just such as this! | Day | |
| The night hides evils that you can barely imagine... Good thing I stand ready against any who would dare to strike against us! | Night | |
| What is it now? | Select1 | |
| I shall go forth at your command! | Select2 | |
| Point the sword and I shall strike! | Select3 | |
| I hear you well enough. | Select4 | |
| I stand amongst the righteous. | Select5 | |
| At your order! | Select6 | |
| *sigh* Very well. | Action1 | |
| Action2 | ||
| With all speed, comrade! | Action3 | |
| For honor—and glory! | Action4 | |
| Helm guides my path. | Action5 | |
| The best leaders also follow. | Action6 | |
| It shall be done... and done well. | Action7 | |
| The light shall prevail! | Select rare1 | |
| Long live the Order of the Most Radiant Heart, for I draw from the pool of right and strike in their name! |
Select rare2 | |
| Take that! | Critical hit | |
| Arrgh! | Critical miss | |
| My weapon has no effect! | Target immune | |
| I can carry no more. What was given is now upon the ground. | Inventory full | |
| Ah! I have lost my focus. | Spell disrupted |
| *sigh* Mayhap it is time I thought of leaving. I can almost endure no more of your actions! | Unhappy-serious | |
|---|---|---|
| Are you sure? I had enough of leadership in the Order. Oh, very well. *sigh* But it's a week vacation for everyone. *chuckle* | Leader | |
| A bottle of wine, a blanket, a little music as we rest... are these things too much to ask? | Tired | |
| *chuckle* Hurry up and wait, hurry up and wait. Hm. Sounds like my days in the Order. | Bored | |
| Helm's fury upon you all! | Battlecry1 | |
| By skill and might, we shall prevail! |
Battlecry2 | |
| Hmm. I don't think I have ever looked upon the bustle of the city without keeping a watchful eye out for evil. It seems... quieter. | City | |
| I am ready to act. | Select1 | |
| Yes? | Select4 | |
| Of course. | Action1 | |
| Not a problem. | Action4 | |
| *chuckle* So long as I never have to breathe the same stuffy air as those rusted suits of armor in the Order... well, I'm with you. | Action5 |
Dialogues
| Fair lady, what brings you to this cesspool of corruption? | |
| Our time together has been vile! When next we meet, it will not be under the guise of friendship! | |
| Nay, Father. It is time for this foolishness to end. | |
| Speak not of my mother, drunkard. You were never worthy of being her husband. | |
| I have been cowering at your feet for all my life. Goodbye, Father. Perhaps I shall see you again before you drink yourself to death. | |
| Hey hey hey, Edwina! I shall be your champion at the next tournament that we come to if only you give me a piece of your robe, uh, that is, dress to adorn my shield. | |
| I assure you, noble Keldorn, that I am well versed in the statutes and moral laws of the Order. | |
| Sir Keldorn, I thought that I made it clear the last time you brought this up: I have no need of further lessons, especially from you! I near my knighthood now. | |
| My thanks, Sir Keldorn. You're a fine example of honor and chivalry, and all in the Order look up to you. I feel that I must apologize for being rude to you before—the brashness of youth, as you have said. | |
| Oh, you are pathetic, Keldorn. You are a hypocrite and a liar! You care nothing for me, only for your honor. Why should I believe anything you say? I'd spit in your face, but you aren't worth even that! | |
| Helm's beard! I cannot believe this! All my life... all my LIFE, I've slaved for the Order, and now I am cast aside like garbage! Curse them all! |
Personality
Anomen is a squire in a large paladin order and deeply insecure due to his father's treatment of him. He overcompensates through aggressive behavior and one-upmanship and is shown to care a great deal about what others think of him. However, Anomen also seems to want to do right, and protect those who can't protect themselves.
Trivia
- Interestingly Anomen is voiced by the same actor, Rob Paulsen, as his rival Saerk Farrahd.
- Anomen does not cover the minimum Wisdom requirement to dual-class to a cleric (17 Wis).
External links
- Anomen Delryn on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.