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Kelvin Lore

A famed adventuring scientist, Kelvin made it his life’s mission to explore and understand the unknowable. So naturally when rumors surfaced regarding an 8th astral gate hidden in the arctic, Kelvin couldn’t build an expedition team fast enough. Assembling the…

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  1. 1Overview
  2. 2Biography
  3. 3Personality
  4. 4Appearance
  5. 5Character Relationships
  6. 6Ettrick
  7. 7Seven
  8. 8Dynamo
  9. 9Lady Geist
  10. 10Infernus
  11. 11Paradox
  12. 12Victor
  13. 13Paige
  14. 14Character Interactions
  15. 15Removed Lore
  16. 16Neon Prime
  17. 17References

This is dangerous work. Fortunately, I’m dangerously handsome!

They never returned.

A year and a half later the frozen body of Kelvin was found by a fishing trawler, his corpse clutching a rock etched with glowing runes. The crew chipped away at the ice, looking to get a closer look at the body and were shocked when Kelvin opened his eyes. They checked his vitals… there was no pulse. They sought to bandage his open wounds… there was no blood. And yet, impossibly, Kelvin was "alive".

Having no memory of what happened on the expedition, Kelvin is looking for answers.

Overview

Kelvin’s motivation and wish in the ritual is to rediscover what happened during his expedition to the Arctic.[1][2]

Biography

As a famous explorer, Kelvin has written popular books about his adventures.[3][4] One of his past expeditions was located at Ixia.[5]

Kelvin is consistently called an "Ice Wight" due to his undead state.[6] Kelvin believes the correct term is "Revenant", although he’s unsure if there’s really a difference.[7]

The exact cause of Kelvin’s condition is unknown, but Kelvin believes it may be related to the glowing rock strapped to his back. For this reason, Kelvin hasn’t taken off his parka since the expedition just in case the rock is the only thing keeping him alive.[8] Due to not changing his clothes, Kelvin’s parka stinks.[9][10] The OSIC want to ask Kelvin questions about his undead condition.[11]

Kelvin’s ice abilities were created with a mix of science and magic.[12][13] They seem unrelated to his glowing rock or undead condition, although he claims to be the only person able to safely use Arctic Beam,[14][15] likely due to the fact that Kelvin doesn’t get cold anymore.[16]

Kelvin seems to have a Scandinavian accent.

Personality

Kelvin is confident and optimistic. He often calls other people "friends".[17][18] According to Apollo, Kelvin is known as one of humanity’s bravest.[19]

Kelvin is somewhat egotistical, as he likes to boast about being "the best".[20][21][22] The Patrons feed into Kelvin’s ego, offering him glory.[23][24] Kelvin is also quite blunt with people,[25][26] which causes him to have a reputation for being a little judgmental.[27]

Kelvin allegedly wrestles with a lot of guilt about the expedition.[28] He’s been meeting with family members of his crewmates who never returned from it.[29] Despite the guilt, Kelvin remains optimistic about the ritual and his future.[30][31]

Kelvin has mixed feelings about his undead state. He thinks his condition is sad,[32] but he also believes he was gifted unnatural life and that he shouldn’t squander his second chance.[33]

Kelvin likes to drink single malt Scotch.[34][35] He used to frequent Jezebel’s before his Arctic expedition.[36]

Appearance

Kelvin is a middle-aged white man with blue eyes, ginger hair, and a thick beard. His hair and moustache are graying. He wears a thick blue parka with white fur, blue winter pants, white furry snow boots with spiked soles, and beige gloves. He carries a backpack attached to a large dark blue bone-shaped rock with glowing tribal carvings. He carries metal bottles, a purse, and various trinkets in his belt and backpack. His weapon is a two-handed gun that shoots snowballs.

Character Relationships

Ettrick

One of Kelvin’s old friends was someone named "Ettrick", who Kelvin pushed away due to Ettrick’s ambitions.[37] At the fundraiser for Kelvin’s Arctic expedition, Ettrick "made a scene". When Kelvin returned from the expedition, he tried to find Ettrick but couldn’t.[38] Kelvin seems remorseful about Ettrick, and believes that "if someone’s going to kill him, it’s going to be Ettrick".[39][40]

Seven

Seven has a one-sided hatred towards Kelvin for unknown reasons.[41][42][43]

Kelvin thinks Seven "seems familiar".[44] When being healed by Kelvin, Seven is reminded of "old times".[45]

Both Seven and Kelvin have an interest on researching Astral Gates.[46][47]

Seven believes Kelvin has a bigger ego than Lash.[48]

A likely possibility is that Seven is Ettrick. Seven believes that if anyone’s going to kill Kelvin, it’s going to be him, mirroring what Kelvin says about Ettrick.[49][40] Kelvin pushed Ettrick away due to his "ambition", which aligns with Seven’s ambition to achieve apotheosis.[50] Seven also believes that mentors "use the young to achieve glories they could not achieve on their own", possibly referring to Kelvin.[51]

Dynamo

Dynamo and Kelvin are friends. They last saw each other at the Black Château, before Kelvin disappeared.[52]

Dynamo is a fan of Kelvin’s books.[53]

Dynamo sometimes refers to Kelvin as "Kevin".[54]

Lady Geist

Kelvin’s Arctic expedition was funded by Lady Geist.[55][56] Lady Geist takes great offense if Kelvin is on the enemy team.[57][58]

Infernus

Kelvin used to frequent Jezebel’s before his Arctic expedition and is friends with Infernus.[36][59] Kelvin knows about Infernus’ past as a criminal and scolds him while he’s on the enemy team.[60][61]

Kelvin incorrectly assumes Infernus was born in Ixia.[62]

Paradox

Kelvin is one of Paradox’s targets. She says that her colleagues may have already broken into his home before the ritual started.[63]

The Paradox Organisation holds Kelvin in high regard, as they consider him "a thief who steals from the dead".[64]

Paradox herself finds Kelvin fun to mess with.[65] She also thinks he’s a "sanctimonious bastard" who acts superior to others.[66][67]

Victor

Victor and Kelvin hoped that they could stick together, as they’re both walking corpses.[68][69]

Kelvin tells Victor to make the most of his unnatural life, suggesting that Victor travel, write a book, or find love. Victor brushes off the advice.[70]

Paige

Paige idolises Kelvin and loves his stories.[71][72]

Character Interactions

Removed Lore

Kelvin (Neon Prime)

Neon Prime

In Neon Prime, Kelvin wore an astronaut suit and worked at a meat-packing plant.

Kelvin’s Neon Prime model was modified and reused for Viscous‘ current model.

References

  1. ↑ Hidden KingHidden King‘s in-game voice line (Kelvin start): "You have many questions that only the Hidden King can provide. Complete the ritual, and find the truth you seek."
  2. ↑ Kelvin And Wraith Conversation 2
  3. ↑ Dynamo‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (killed Kelvin) – "It’s an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I loved your book!"
  4. ↑ Kelvin And Bebop Conversation 3 – "Well, Ms. Shelly loved reading about your adventures. When you disappeared, it was sad thinking about her not being able to read a new one before she died. But now that you’re back, let’s hope for one more story." – "There’ll be more than one, my friend."
  5. ↑ Kelvin and Mo & Krill conversation – Mo & Krill Krill: "I actually moved quite a few pieces from your Ixian expedition."
  6. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s Enemy Hero Interactions
  7. ↑ Kelvin And Vindicta Conversation 1 – "So, you’re a wight." – "Eh, some people say revenant, but… I’m not sure if there’s really a difference."
  8. ↑ Kelvin And Lash Conversation 2 – "I died in the Arctic." – "That keep you from changing your clothes?" – "This glowing rock could be the only thing keeping me alive, so I’m not risking taking it off."
  9. ↑ Celeste Celeste‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "I could smell that parka a mile away."
  10. ↑ Mina Mina‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "He smelled disgusting."
  11. ↑ Kelvin And Haze Conversation 2 – "The OSIC have questions about your condition." – "Is this a friendly request for a chat, or a threat?" – "It’s the federal government, why not both?"
  12. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (upgrade Frost Grenade): "I’ve learned many things in my travels."
  13. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (upgrade Ice Path): "Who knows where the magic ends, and the science begins!"
  14. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (upgrade Arctic Beam): "Only I can bear the Arctic chill safely."
  15. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (upgrade Arctic Beam): "Being an Ice Wight has its advantages."
  16. ↑ Kelvin And Vyper Conversation 2 – "You got any ‘liquid courage’ in that parka of yours? You know, for when it gets cold!" – "I don’t get cold anymore."
  17. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (last alive) – "Don’t worry, friends. I’ll do my best to slow them down."
  18. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (high killstreak) – "There’s no shame in surrender, friends."
  19. ↑ Kelvin And Apollo Conversation 1 – "You’re one of humanity’s bravest, are you not?"
  20. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (kill) – "Don’t feel bad, my friend. No one is better than me."
  21. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (kill) – "If you’re going to lose, at least you lost to the best, yes?"
  22. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line – "I came to fight the best, and so far… Eh, I’m sorely disappointed."
  23. ↑ Hidden King‘s in-game voice line (Kelvin start) – "Glory awaits, Kelvin. All you need to do is summon the Hidden King."
  24. ↑ Archmother‘s in-game voice line (Kelvin start) – "Glory has followed you throughout your life, Kelvin, and it will continue today."
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Grey Talon And Kelvin Conversation 1 – "All that rage won’t bring your family back." – "You don’t know me. You don’t know my family, and I’m willing to bet you don’t know what real loss feels like. So kindly keep your dime store platitudes to yourself."
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Drifter And Kelvin Conversation 2 – "You’re looking a little upset, Kelvin." – "I don’t want to work with someone like you."
  27. ↑ Kelvin And Vyper Conversation 1
  28. ↑ The Doorman The Doorman‘s in-game voice line (taunt Kelvin): "You wrestle with so much guilt. The things you know you did and, even more horrifying, the things you forgot. But at The Baroness, you don’t need to worry about Ettrick or the expedition. Let me lighten the load."
  29. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (unselect): "I need to see the families of my crewmates."
  30. ↑ Kelvin And Abrams Conversation 1 – "If we work together, victory is assured." – "You’re… the most confident dead man I’ve ever met." – "My friend, the grave has no time for pessimism."
  31. ↑ Kelvin And Bebop Conversation 3 – "Well, Ms. Shelly loved reading about your adventures. When you disappeared, it was sad thinking about her not being able to read a new one before she died. But now that you’re back, let’s hope for one more story." – "There’ll be more than one, my friend."
  32. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (sad) – "Urgh, just when I thought my condition couldn’t get any sadder!"
  33. ↑ Kelvin And Victor Conversation 1 – "You have no issues with being a grotesque mirror of humanity?" – "My friend… We were gifted unnatural life. Don’t squander it. Travel. Write a book! Find love."
  34. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (Concerned) – "Well, if things go wrong, there’s always Scotch!"
  35. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (select) – "It may be the single malt but, I’m feeling very optimistic."
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 Kelvin And Infernus Conversation 1 – "Good to see that Jezebel’s is still up and running."
  37. ↑ The Doorman The Doorman‘s in-game voice line (taunt Kelvin): "You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own."
  38. ↑ Kelvin And Lady Geist Conversation 3 – "Whatever happened to your friend that cause a scene at your fundraiser? His name was… Edward? Edgar, something like that?" – "Ettrick. (…) I don’t know. I tried to find him when I returned to New York, but it’s like he’s vanished."
  39. ↑ Kelvin And Lady Geist Conversation 3 – "Well, he was rather rude. So I say ‘good riddance’." – "I wish I could share that sentiment."
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Kelvin‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (revenge kill) – "If someone’s going to kill me, it’s going to be Ettrick, not you."
  41. ↑ Seven‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (killed Kelvin) – "It was always going to come down to you and me, Kelvin."
  42. ↑ Kelvin And Seven Conversation 1
  43. ↑ Kelvin And Seven Conversation 2 – "Don’t worry Kelvin, I won’t let you die." – "Heh, I thought you hated me." – "I do. But if anyone is going to kill you, it’s going to be me."
  44. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (killed Seven) – "He seemed… familiar."
  45. ↑ Seven‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (healed by Kelvin) – "Like old times, eh Kelvin?"
  46. ↑ Seven And Dynamo Conversation 2 – "I’m a fan of your work, Professor." – "I am… flattered and horrified in equal measure." – "Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you."
  47. ↑ Kelvin‘s backstory – "A famed adventuring scientist, Kelvin made it his life’s mission to explore and understand the unknowable. So naturally when rumors surfaced regarding an 8th astral gate hidden in the arctic, Kelvin couldn’t build an expedition team fast enough."
  48. ↑ Seven‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (killed Lash) – "His ego is almost as big as Kelvin’s."
  49. ↑ Kelvin And Seven Conversation 2 – "Don’t worry Kelvin, I won’t let you die." – "Heh, I thought you hated me." – "I do. But if anyone is going to kill you, it’s going to be me."
  50. ↑ The Doorman The Doorman‘s in-game voice line (taunt Kelvin): "You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own."
  51. ↑ Seven And Graves Conversation 2 – "No, because mentors only teach what they want you to learn. They are craven and use the young to live glories they could not achieve on their own."
  52. ↑ Dynamo And Kelvin Conversation 1
  53. ↑ Dynamo Dynamo‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "It’s an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I love your book."
  54. ↑ Dynamo Dynamo‘s in-game voice line (ping see Kelvin): "I see Kevin!"
  55. ↑ Lady Geist And Kelvin Conversation 1 – "I never got to say thank you for you patronage, Lady Geist." – "Sarcasm doesn’t suit you, Kelvin." – "I’m serious! Obviously, the expedition didn’t go as planned, but we wouldn’t have had the opportunity were it not for your funding."
  56. ↑ Lady Geist Lady Geist‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "Consider this the official removal of my funding."
  57. ↑ Lady Geist Lady Geist‘s in-game voice line (kill Kelvin): "Fighting for them?! After everything I have done for you?!"
  58. ↑ Lady Geist Lady Geist‘s in-game voice line (kill Kelvin): "How dare you oppose me, Kelvin!"
  59. ↑ Kelvin And Infernus Conversation 2 – "Kelvin, I wanna make this quick so I can get back to the bar." – "I look forward to celebrating with you there."
  60. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (killed Infernus) – "And here I thought your fire-starting days were behind you, Infernus."
  61. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (killed Infernus) – "Infernus, back to your old tricks, I see."
  62. ↑ Kelvin And Infernus Conversation 3
  63. ↑ Paradox And Kelvin Conversation 1 – "Goes to say, we definitely planned on robbing you during the ritual, but my colleague may or may not have broken into your home yet."
  64. ↑ Paradox And Kelvin Conversation 3 – "You… know you’re held in high regard by Paradox, right?" – "Why? I’m an explorer, not a thief." – "An explorer is just a thief that specializes in stealing from the dead."
  65. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "I think I found a new favorite person to mess with!"
  66. ↑ Paradox‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin) – "Sanctimonious bastard!"
  67. ↑ Paradox‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin) – "Knocked Kelvin off his high horse."
  68. ↑ Victor Victor‘s in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "So much for the dead sticking together."
  69. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (Killed Victor): "I was hoping us corpses could stick together."
  70. ↑ Victor And Kelvin Conversation 1
  71. ↑ Paige Paige‘s in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "I know they say you ‘don’t meet your heroes’ and he tried to kill me, but… I don’t care! Kelvin. Is. Great!"
  72. ↑ Paige Paige‘s in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "This will make the next book signing a little awkward!"
  73. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon): "I’m sorry for your loss, Talon, but… This isn’t going to solve anything."
  74. ↑ Kelvin Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (killed Vindicta): "Your cause is just, Vindicta, but your methods…"
  75. ↑ Kelvin And Vindicta Conversation 3 – "A lust for murder isn’t purpose, Vindicta." – "That’s not for you to say, Kelvin. You weren’t there."
  76. ↑ Kelvin And Mo & Krill Conversation 2 – "Your friendship is inspiring to behold."
  77. ↑ Drifter And Kelvin Conversation 1 – "What’s on your mind, Kelvin?" – "Just wondering if getting the answers I seek is worth helping you in the process."
  78. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (killed Billy) – "Billy. You need to relax and enjoy life!"
  79. ↑ Kelvin‘s in-game voice line (killed Billy) – "Billy. Hating life won’t get you very far."
  80. ↑ Apollo Apollo‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "I’ve read stories about you, Kelvin… you fell a little short of the legend."
  81. ↑ Dynamo‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (killed Kelvin) – "It’s an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I loved your book!"
  82. ↑ Graves Graves‘ in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "I read a lot about him. He seemed cool."
  83. ↑ Kelvin And Bebop Conversation 3 – "Well, Ms. Shelly loved reading about your adventures. When you disappeared, it was sad thinking about her not being able to read a new one before she died. But now that you’re back, let’s hope for one more story." – "There’ll be more than one, my friend."
  84. ↑ Kelvin conversations
  85. ↑ Pocket‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin) – "I idolized him when I was younger."
  86. ↑ McGinnis McGinnis‘ in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "Took out Kevin – Kelvin. His name is Kelvin. I’m gonna get that right next time."
  87. ↑ McGinnis And Kelvin Conversation 2
  88. ↑ McGinnis‘s in-game voice line (ping see Kelvin) – "I see Kevin."
  89. ↑ Graves Graves‘ in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "I bet my mentor would love to get her hands on that stone."
  90. ↑ Graves Graves‘ in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "I might be able to help you, Kelvin… not today, obviously, because I killed you, but in the future!"
  91. ↑ Rem Rem‘s in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "He smells like nice s’mores."
  92. ↑ Rem Rem‘s in-game voice line (killed Seven): "He smells like evil s’mores."