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'''Beldam''' is one of the main antagonists of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and the leader of the three [[Shadow Sirens]], which consists of herself and her sisters, [[Marilyn]] and [[Vivian]] (who is later replaced with [[Doopliss]]). She is more than 1,000 years old and is the oldest of the three sisters. She and the Shadow Sirens work with the [[X-Nauts (organization)|X-Nauts]] to find the [[Crystal Stars]] and open [[The Thousand-Year Door]]. Beldam and her sisters are reoccurring enemies that appear many times throughout [[Mario]]'s adventure in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', making numerous attempts to halt his progress. She and her Sirens always appear during even numbered chapters and are fought a total of two times. In the end, Beldam is revealed to have been the one who arranged for the events of the story, using even the [[X-Naut]]s as pawns in her scheme.

A thousand years prior to the events in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', Beldam, Marilyn, and Vivian were servants of the [[Shadow Queen]]. After she was defeated and sealed by the [[Black Chest Demon|Four Heroes]], Beldam and her sisters created a plan to revive her so they could serve her once more. They soon begin to spread rumors of an ancient treasure that had been sealed behind [[the Thousand-Year Door]] and could only be opened with the seven [[Crystal Stars]], hoping to lure the unsuspecting into gathering them and breaking the seal, reawakening the [[Shadow Queen]].

Beldam and her sisters found out about an organization known as the X-Nauts and became acquainted with their leader, [[Sir Grodus]]. They enlisted in his services, and Beldam later informed Sir Grodus of the [[Magical Map]] that is contained inside of a [[Treasure Chest]]. However, the [[Black Chest Demon|Four Heroes]] had placed a charm on the chest so that it could only be opened by someone who is pure of heart. Considering this, Beldam and Sir Grodus decide to have someone else open it for them.

:''For a full list of quotes, see [[List of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door quotes#Beldam|here]]''

*''”The honorable [[Sir Grodus|Grodus]] has need of [[Shadow Sirens|us]]? Then we arrive without delay!“''

*''”Fear not, sire! For I, Beldam, will return with what you seek!“''

*''”Let's go, my lovelies! [[Marilyn]]! [[Vivian]]! Come! We've got a job to do!“''

*''”SILENCE, YOU DITZ! How DARE you talk back to me like some rebellious child?!? It's clear to me that the only rationale your type understands is force... So, for your punishment, I'll be taking that [[Necklace (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|necklace]] you just found. Yes, so sorry.“''

*''”Oh, what IS it, [[Mario|Mr. Mustache]]? I have no business with you, so scram! Right NOW!“''

*''”Mmmmmmwee hee hee hee! I have no quarrel with you…but I simply can't allow you to hunt for the [[Crystal Stars]].“''

*''”Those who seek names are often disappointed, but if you insist, we'll tell you. We are…“''

*''”Vivian! What are you babbling about?!? It's '[[Shadow Sirens]]', you nincompoop! I don't see three beauties! I see two, but then there's you, and you're PLUG–UGLY!!!“''

|JapM=From「魔女」(''majo'', witch) and Japanese feminine suffix「リン」(''Rin''), or possibly a partial anagram of the female name "Marjorie"

|Fra=Marjolène

|FraM=A common female name.

|GerM=Brunhilde is a female name, most commonly known from the ''{{wp|Nibelungenlied}}'' (English: ''The Song of the Nibelungs'').

|SpaM=A typical name for a witch (''bruja''). In some Hispanic countries this word is very rude.

|ItaM=Italian female name, but also a pun on "''nero''" (black).