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[[File:Kelvin Render.png|right|frameless|416x416px]]{{#invoke:Lang|get_string|hero_kelvin_lore}} | [[File:Kelvin Render.png|right|frameless|416x416px]]{{#invoke:Lang|get_string|hero_kelvin_lore}} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Kelvin's motivation and wish in the [[ritual]] is to rediscover what happened during | Kelvin's motivation and wish in the [[ritual]] is to rediscover what happened during his expedition to the Arctic.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Kelvin start): ''"You have many questions that only the Hidden King can provide. Complete the ritual, and find the truth you seek."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref> | ||
=== Biography === | === Biography === | ||
As a famous explorer, Kelvin has written | As a famous explorer, Kelvin has written popular books about his adventures.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof kill kelvin 02.mp3|context=(killed Kelvin)|transcription=It's an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I loved your book!}}</ref><ref name=":42">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Bebop|number=3|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=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.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=There'll be more than one, my friend.}}</ref> One of his past expeditions was located at [[Ixia]].<ref>[[Kelvin/Quotes#Conversations|Kelvin and Mo & Krill conversation]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"I actually moved quite a few pieces from your Ixian expedition."''</ref> | ||
Kelvin is consistently called an "Ice Wight" due to his [[Magical creatures#Undead|undead]] state.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|Enemy Hero Interactions]]</ref> Kelvin believes the correct term is "Revenant", although he's unsure if there's really a difference.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vindicta|number=1|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=So, you're a wight.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Eh, some people say revenant, but... I'm not sure if there's really a difference.}}</ref> | Kelvin is consistently called an "Ice Wight" due to his [[Magical creatures#Undead|undead]] state.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|Enemy Hero Interactions]]</ref> Kelvin believes the correct term is "Revenant", although he's unsure if there's really a difference.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vindicta|number=1|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=So, you're a wight.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Eh, some people say revenant, but... I'm not sure if there's really a difference.}}</ref> | ||
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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.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lash|number=2|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=I died in the Arctic.|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=That keep you from changing your clothes?|hero_quote3=Kelvin|quote3=This glowing rock could be the only thing keeping me alive, so I'm not risking taking it off.}}</ref> Due to not changing his clothes, Kelvin's parka stinks.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"I could smell that parka a mile away."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"He smelled disgusting."''</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] want to ask Kelvin questions about his undead condition.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=The OSIC have questions about your condition.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Is this a friendly request for a chat, or a threat?|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=It's the federal government, why not both?}}</ref> | 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.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lash|number=2|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=I died in the Arctic.|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=That keep you from changing your clothes?|hero_quote3=Kelvin|quote3=This glowing rock could be the only thing keeping me alive, so I'm not risking taking it off.}}</ref> Due to not changing his clothes, Kelvin's parka stinks.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"I could smell that parka a mile away."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"He smelled disgusting."''</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] want to ask Kelvin questions about his undead condition.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=The OSIC have questions about your condition.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Is this a friendly request for a chat, or a threat?|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=It's the federal government, why not both?}}</ref> | ||
Kelvin's ice abilities were created with a mix of science and magic.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Frost Grenade|voice line]] (upgrade Frost Grenade): ''"I've learned many things in my travels."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Ice Path|voice line]] (upgrade Ice Path): ''"Who knows where the magic ends, and the science begins!"''</ref> They seem unrelated to his glowing rock or undead condition, although he claims to be the only person able to safely use {{AbilityIcon|Arctic Beam}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Arctic Beam|voice line]] (upgrade Arctic Beam): ''"Only I can bear the Arctic chill safely."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Arctic Beam|voice line]] (upgrade Arctic Beam): ''"Being an Ice Wight has its advantages."''</ref> likely due to the fact that Kelvin doesn't get cold anymore.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You got any | Kelvin's ice abilities were created with a mix of science and magic.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Frost Grenade|voice line]] (upgrade Frost Grenade): ''"I've learned many things in my travels."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Ice Path|voice line]] (upgrade Ice Path): ''"Who knows where the magic ends, and the science begins!"''</ref> They seem unrelated to his glowing rock or undead condition, although he claims to be the only person able to safely use {{AbilityIcon|Arctic Beam}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Arctic Beam|voice line]] (upgrade Arctic Beam): ''"Only I can bear the Arctic chill safely."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Arctic Beam|voice line]] (upgrade Arctic Beam): ''"Being an Ice Wight has its advantages."''</ref> likely due to the fact that Kelvin doesn't get cold anymore.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You got any 'liquid courage' in that parka of yours? You know, for when it gets cold!|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=I don't get cold anymore.}}</ref> | ||
Kelvin seems to have a Scandinavian accent. | Kelvin seems to have a Scandinavian accent. | ||
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=== Appearance === | === 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 bottles, a purse, and various trinkets in his belt and backpack. His weapon is a two-handed gun that shoots snowballs. | 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 == | == Character Relationships == | ||
=== [[Edrick|Ettrick]] === | === [[Edrick|Ettrick]] === | ||
One of Kelvin's old friends was someone named "Ettrick", who Kelvin pushed away due to Ettrick's ambitions.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Kelvin): ''"You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own."''</ref> 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.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Whatever happened to your friend that cause a scene at your fundraiser? His name was... Edward? Edgar, something like that?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Ettrick. (...) I don't know. I tried to find him when I returned to New York, but it's like he's vanished.}}</ref> Kelvin seems remorseful about Ettrick, and believes that "if someone's going to kill him, it's going to be Ettrick".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Well, he was rather rude. So I say | One of Kelvin's old friends was someone named "Ettrick", who Kelvin pushed away due to Ettrick's ambitions.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Kelvin): ''"You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own."''</ref> 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.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Whatever happened to your friend that cause a scene at your fundraiser? His name was... Edward? Edgar, something like that?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Ettrick. (...) I don't know. I tried to find him when I returned to New York, but it's like he's vanished.}}</ref> Kelvin seems remorseful about Ettrick, and believes that "if someone's going to kill him, it's going to be Ettrick".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Well, he was rather rude. So I say 'good riddance'.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=I wish I could share that sentiment.}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin revenge kill.mp3|context=(revenge kill)|transcription=If someone's going to kill me, it's going to be Ettrick, not you.}}</ref> | ||
=== {{HeroIcon|Seven}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Seven}} === | ||
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Victor and Kelvin hoped that they could stick together, as they're both walking corpses.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"So much for the dead sticking together."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"I was hoping us corpses could stick together."''</ref> | Victor and Kelvin hoped that they could stick together, as they're both walking corpses.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"So much for the dead sticking together."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"I was hoping us corpses could stick together."''</ref> | ||
Kelvin tells Victor to make the most of his unnatural life, suggesting that Victor | 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.<ref name=":53">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Victor|hero2=Kelvin|number=1}}</ref> | ||
=== {{HeroIcon|Paige}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Paige}} === | ||
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In ''[[Neon Prime]]'', Kelvin wore an astronaut suit and worked at a meat-packing plant. | In ''[[Neon Prime]]'', Kelvin wore an astronaut suit and worked at a meat-packing plant. | ||
Kelvin's Neon Prime model was | Kelvin's Neon Prime model was modified and reused for {{HeroIcon|Viscous}}' current model. | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||