Despite its title, Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn doesn’t take place in Baldur ... played a key part in both Baldur’s Gate I and II as a loyal companion and member of the Harpers.

Both Baldur’s Gate and its sequel, Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn, take place in the Dungeons & Dragons universe of the Forgotten Realms, which is why there’s a shared mythology ...