Caridin is a revered Paragon of the dwarves.
Background
Involvement
A Paragon of Her Kind - Caridin is the oldest living paragon. He was punished by the dwarven king for his objections to using the Anvil to become a golem and is still trapped in a body of a steel. He is the protector of the Anvil of the Void. He is greatly 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 his or her choice. After which, Caridin will throw himself into the river of lava.
Strategy
If the Warden chooses to aid Branka and destroy Caridin, then the Warden will have to fight two normal stone golems and two elite stone golems as well. If Shale is in the party at the time, she will also become 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 himself.
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."