Honoring Our Fallen Comrades

Savos_Saren · October 2018

So- I was on Reddit and I saw a post about a grave stone in the middle of Auridon. Rumor has it that it was in memory of a player who died. Other people mentioned that there's other "memorials" throughout Tamriel in recognition of other players who have passed away as well (ie: a sheep in Stormhaven). Do you know of any locations? I'd like to visit them since Dia de los Muertos is coming up. It's just my way of honoring other gamers.

Please- don't mention the actual player's name, though.

Nestor · October 2018

There is a grave guarded by a loyal dog in Alikir. North Central area by a POI. Not sure if it is an homage to a fallen player, or an homage to the legends of pets standing vigil at their owners grave. There is a really nice lore book at this location. Brought a tear to my eye when I read it.

Savos_Saren · October 2018

Nestor wrote: »

There is a grave guarded by a loyal dog in Alikir. North Central area by a POI. Not sure if it is an homage to a fallen player, or an homage to the legends of pets standing vigil at their owners grave. There is a really nice lore book at this location. Brought a tear to my eye when I read it.

@Nestor

I know exactly the one that you're talking about. However, I believe that grave has been in game since it was first released.

The particular grave I mentioned in my original post supposedly wasn't added until roughly 2017. It also has a very unique look to it:

And the plaque reads:

generalmyrick · October 2018

What an honor if true.

Savos_Saren · October 2018

@Nestor This is the one you're talking about. It's a POI- but still, it's a tearjerker indeed. I don't think it's a memorial to a fallen player, though.

The nearby book reads:

And the dog at the gravestone:

Rain_Greyraven · October 2018

Nestor wrote: »

There is a grave guarded by a loyal dog in Alikir. North Central area by a POI. Not sure if it is an homage to a fallen player, or an homage to the legends of pets standing vigil at their owners grave. There is a really nice lore book at this location. Brought a tear to my eye when I read it.

Yep my wife happend upon that a few days ago, it had a very strong emotional effect...she wanted to adopt the dog, it would have been cool if it was connected to a quest chain with that as a reward.

Konstant_Tel_Necris · October 2018

Grave near Odirniran, Barilzar's tower in Vvardenfell Azura's Coast.

Odovacar · October 2018

I will for sure be visiting these. What an honor if this is true!

Hurtfan · October 2018

When I played Everquest Online Adventures on the ps2, there was a kind player that passed away in a car accident. The devs did something similar (if this is the case), put a memorial up in one of the towns. One of the coolest things I've ever seen any devs do.

D0PAMINE · October 2018

I remember a reddit post about a fallen player, his girlfriend or wife wanted to get in touch with his guildies to let them know, because they ment so much to him. That was a tearful post.

Androconium · October 2018

There's a broken statue on the east coast of Glenumbra (I think), about 1/3 of the way from the top of the map, IIRC.
From memory, It relates to a couple who drowned at sea.

I can't be sure as it was over a year ago. I asked in my guild at the time and no-one else was aware of it.

Sylvermynx · October 2018

Those are all the ones I've found so far. The grave-guarding dog is STILL making me cry whenever I think about it. I'm such a sap.... but things like that really really get me.

Savos_Saren · October 2018

Konstant_Tel_Necris wrote: »

Grave near Odirniran, Barilzar's tower in Vvardenfell Azura's Coast.

@Konstant_Tel_Necris

Found it:

And honored:

Again... I'm not sure if all of these are actually for players or family members of developers. It could just be for random lore. But, I'll go, anyway.

Savos_Saren · October 2018

D0PAMINE wrote: »

I remember a reddit post about a fallen player, his girlfriend or wife wanted to get in touch with his guildies to let them know, because they ment so much to him. That was a tearful post.

@D0PAMINE - I saw that, too. I believe the first memorial I posted is a result of that. I could be wrong, though.

usmguy1234 · October 2018

mon·o·dy
ˈmänədē
noun

1. a poem lamenting a person's death.

https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk

Savos_Saren · October 2018

Androconium wrote: »

There's a broken statue on the east coast of Glenumbra (I think), about 1/3 of the way from the top of the map, IIRC.
From memory, It relates to a couple who drowned at sea.

I can't be sure as it was over a year ago. I asked in my guild at the time and no-one else was aware of it.

@Androconium

Couldn't find it- but I scoured the East Coast of Glenumbra. Was it on a cliff or in a tower?

Sylvermynx · October 2018

Savos_Saren wrote: »

Androconium wrote: »

There's a broken statue on the east coast of Glenumbra (I think), about 1/3 of the way from the top of the map, IIRC.
From memory, It relates to a couple who drowned at sea.

I can't be sure as it was over a year ago. I asked in my guild at the time and no-one else was aware of it.

@Androconium

Couldn't find it- but I scoured the East Coast of Glenumbra. Was it on a cliff or in a tower?

It's toward the ocean outside the camp just off the bridge that heads into the Dominion troops, below Farwatch Wayshrine (I think that's what it's called, not in game right now).

Savos_Saren · October 2018

Sylvermynx wrote: »

Savos_Saren wrote: »

Androconium wrote: »

There's a broken statue on the east coast of Glenumbra (I think), about 1/3 of the way from the top of the map, IIRC.
From memory, It relates to a couple who drowned at sea.

I can't be sure as it was over a year ago. I asked in my guild at the time and no-one else was aware of it.

@Androconium

Couldn't find it- but I scoured the East Coast of Glenumbra. Was it on a cliff or in a tower?

It's toward the ocean outside the camp just off the bridge that heads into the Dominion troops, below Farwatch Wayshrine (I think that's what it's called, not in game right now).

Found it. Yes- it definitely seems like it's an actual memorial. Normally, regular NPCs don't go by names like "Pauline" and "James":

Honored:

EDIT: Also- I'm not sure if this is a memorial for a death or for two people who found each other.

dcam86b14_ESO · October 2018

If I were to die, please just make me into an NPC who slaps Lamae every time she screams "arkay"! ...like seriously

Girl_Number8 · October 2018

Nice post OP!!

It really would be nice if we could get markers with the names of our dear friends and loved ones that are no longer in the game that they loved so much. Something to keep at our guildhalls or houses~

ItsMeToo · October 2018

I want a Pizza Headstone on mine.

ArchMikem · October 2018

I'm leaning toward the idea that you all are reading into these locations too much.

pod88kk · October 2018

I went to visit the dog to keep him company after seeing this post best it made me cry

Androconium · October 2018

Savos_Saren wrote: »

Sylvermynx wrote: »

Savos_Saren wrote: »

Androconium wrote: »

There's a broken statue on the east coast of Glenumbra (I think), about 1/3 of the way from the top of the map, IIRC.
From memory, It relates to a couple who drowned at sea.

I can't be sure as it was over a year ago. I asked in my guild at the time and no-one else was aware of it.

@Androconium

Couldn't find it- but I scoured the East Coast of Glenumbra. Was it on a cliff or in a tower?

It's toward the ocean outside the camp just off the bridge that heads into the Dominion troops, below Farwatch Wayshrine (I think that's what it's called, not in game right now).

Found it. Yes- it definitely seems like it's an actual memorial. Normally, regular NPCs don't go by names like "Pauline" and "James":

Honored:

EDIT: Also- I'm not sure if this is a memorial for a death or for two people who found each other.

That's the one.
I agree:

Normally, regular NPCs don't go by names like "Pauline" and "James":

I think that's what made me ask about it at the time.

milkbox · October 2018

I'm getting to an age where I can't tell a decent story because I can't remember half the details, but maybe this will ring a bell for someone else...

Isn't there a peaceful senche (or lion?) quietly laying on a cliff somewhere in Cyrodiil that was rumored to be a memorial for a fallen player? I remember riding past it a number of times and finally having to stop and check it out, because it was so out of place. But now I can't remember where it was- maybe there's a rickety bridge nearby? (I know, a lot to go on...)

Hopefully someone will know what I'm talking about.

milkbox · October 2018

This drove me insane all day, and I know nobody cares but me, but I finally found it.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/293570/cyrodiil-who-is-lin-the-bear

Lin the bear. Unsubstantiated rumor. But now I can rest.

Jaraal · July 2021

Spent some time with Lin today. The bowl of hostas next to them was a nice touch.

Forgaldir · July 2021

https://en.m.uesp.net/wiki/Online:Resting_Semaj

The resting Bear is a tribute to a Player.

OutLaw_Nynx · July 2021

https://en.m.uesp.net/wiki/Online:Resting_Semaj

(Edit, didn’t see how old this thread is)

DreamyLu · July 2021

In GW2, the game contains several tributes to fallen players. For example, one of the WvW server (world), Sanctum of Rall, is named in tribute to someone. And there are other tributes in different ways inside the game. I believe that generally, all MMORPGs support such tributes in one way or another.

waterfairy · July 2021

ArchMikem wrote: »

I'm leaning toward the idea that you all are reading into these locations too much.

most likely yes but it does happen in games. Erik the Slayer from Skyrim was created in memory of a forum member who died of cancer.
What I always wondered is how do the devs even find out about player deaths? Nobody in eso knows my real name and I know if I died my family wouldn't say anything about this game that I play nearly every day.