Bhaal, the God of Murder, was one such god, slain by an adventurer named Cyric, who himself became a god.[47] But Bhaal foresaw his destruction and walked the land before the other gods.[23] He left behind him "a score of mortal progeny," whose later deaths, when they were slain by heroes, would fuel his rebirth.[48] The game's protagonist is one of these offspring;[48] but, through the choices of the player, may be either good or evil.[23] The character grew up in the library fortress of Candlekeep, watched over by the mage Gorion.[48] Imoen, who grew up there as well, became a close friend.[49][48] The story of the first Baldur's Gate followed their adventure along the Sword Coast, where the hero learned of their heritage and defeated their half-brother Sarevok, a fellow child of Bhaal.