Caridin

"Atrast nal tunsha - may you always find your way in the dark."

Caridin is a revered Paragon of the dwarves, who created the Anvil of the Void around -255 Ancient (940 TE). As a Paragon, he founded the noble House Caridin.

Background
Caridin was born in Ortan Thaig as part of the noble House Ortan and worked as a smith before he created his own House. Other sources claim that he was part of the smith caste. He became famous when he created Bownammar, the City of the Dead. After he created the Anvil of the Void, a magical Anvil which could forge golems, he didn't move his House to Bownammar but preferred to stay in Ortan Thaig.

Involvement
{{SpoilerDAO|style=short|He is involved with the quest, A Paragon of Her Kind, in which the Warden can decide to either aid him or Branka. If the Warden decides to aid him, he will forge a crown for the new king of Orzammar, telling the Warden to give it to the candidate of their choice.



After this, the Warden destroys the Anvil, and Caridin throws itself into the river of lava. If the Warden elects to not destroy the Anvil, Caridin will attack the party.

Strategy
If Caridin eventually fights the Warden, it will be assisted by two normal stone golems and two elite stone golems as well, while Branka will be unable to assist. If Shale is in the party at the time, it will also turn hostile. As allies, the Warden has two normal stone golems. During the course of the battle, it is imperative that a party member is sent to collect every lyrium deposit in the area as soon as possible, otherwise Caridin can use these to heal itself.}}

Quotes

 * "The Anvil of the Void allowed me to forge a man of stone and steel, and because of it I was made into a Paragon."
 * "The Anvil gave me the power to create invincible warriors, but it could not create life. At first, we used only willing volunteers, but it was not enough."
 * "You have my eternal thanks, stranger. Atrast nal tunsha -- may you always find your way in the dark"
 * "Help me destroy the Anvil! Do not let it enslave more souls than it already has!"
 * "A control rod! But… my friend, you must help me! I cannot stop her alone!"