Many many epitaphs are exactly that..... a poem. Here is epitaph as defined by wikipedia:
An epitaph (from Greek ἐπιτάφιος epitaphios "a funeral oration" from ἐπί epi "at, over" and τάφος taphos "tomb")[1][2] is a short text honoring a deceased person, strictly speaking that is inscribed on their tombstone or plaque, but also used figuratively. Some are specified by the dead person beforehand, others chosen by those responsible for the burial. An epitaph may be in poem verse; poets have been known to compose their own epitaphs prior to their death, as William Shakespeare did.[3]
Retired OfficerChivalrous UnionAARRGGGGGG/ARCHANIST
i agree with the fact that the op said pick an npc that has met an untimely demise. Not disputing that.
For the second part of my response if you are referring to my entry and how it included the word lock,
I was merely explaining why and how Jarl died, in poem form. Besides that i found it funny and yet relative to the game.
Honoring a dishonorable fictional character seems pointless instead i had fun with it.
In the end, everyone on this thread in my opinion is making a valiant effort and more importantly participating in the community.
P.S. This thread is meant for contest entries, any further communication you would like to do with me on this subject......feel free to pm me
Last edited by aarrgggggg; 09-06-2014 at 02:43 PM.
Retired OfficerChivalrous UnionAARRGGGGGG/ARCHANIST
Sign: Airees
Character: Johan
Epitaph: a memorial for an immortal, kept alive by a bards stories of long lost heroes, only to be tramped by legends
IGN: Officialmage
Character: Rendtail
Epitaph: The beast that would slay everyone in his way, had the same done to him on Halloween day. This stone here is for everybody to see, that he had been decimated by yours truly.
Ign:funnymoments
Character:trulle
EPITAPH:you can kill the other team but you cannot kill your own team and do not dare kill me and if you ever succed, I will return for revenge even stronger as trulle II.
The more Inan'hesh NPC epitaphs, the more I will be re-borned
Last edited by Inan'hesh; 09-07-2014 at 11:52 AM. Reason: Reborn Inan'hesh!!!!!
IGN: Flashfury
NPC: Inan'hesh
Epitaph:
In darkest hours of fiercest nott,
Arlor will not escape my might.
Let those who oppose me and fight,
beware of Inan'hesh and crawl in fright!
INAN'HESH
Difficult times create strong people, strong people create peaceful times, peaceful times create weak people, weak people create difficult times
IGN: hoseaabi
NPC: capt rutger
Epitaph: "capt rutger glowers at you".
He was "the watch" thou. the betrayer who love his lovely, so much very much.
believe that the power of love can brake kindness.
IGN: Shazbolt
Character: Lord Rendtail
Epitaph:
Mount Rockhorn got the Cliff
This is where Rendtail Lives
Legends here Believes
What can dragons Gives
Here laid the Lord Indeed
If she still can Breathe
Achievements are the Needs
IGN:Avaree
Character: Johan
Epitaph:
Young Johan first warned us all,
Stumbling in Windmore pub,
Carrying no hammer or maul,
Wearing a shirt full of blood,
He may have only been a peasant at best,
But Johan is one of Arlor's hero,
This here is where he rests.
Avy
12-2012
IGN: Santave
Character: Murax
Epitaph: "Ha! Feel my power!!" "I feel a surge of Arcane energy. Don't you?" "Arcane energy flows through you...but it cannot save you!" "Do you sense it?! It's driving me crazy!"
Santa Ve 11
This is a fun and creative contest, and any of the NPC were fair game. The epitaph gives the author creative freedom to kill off any of the NPC in game including the ones such as Klass and Eva as you mentioned. Great contest, great entries. And the rhyming and poetry entries are some of my personal favorites. Good job everyone!
Ign crocodiile
Npc: bluecrab
HArrrrrrrrr this weak people is my prisoners!!!
He also setted up traps and pirates in the way!!
Until a brave legends came to slay the evil blue crab and reclaim the prisoners.
rogue(crocodiile)level 23
IGN: Sorajima
Character: Uncle Derrin
Epitaph:
Heroes, pass on! Don't waste your time
O'er bad biography and bitter rhyme:
Horrid death I met for Arlor's sake,
Don't grieve for me, or sorrow take,
Hurry, waste not the sacrifice I made.
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."
"Never, never, never give up."
An Invalid Epitaph
Pockets empty, Fingers raw
Eyes pinned open, Just a little more
His energy spent
No gold to be made
His eyes fell upon
That rusty old spade
He started to dig, for grave or treasure
The boundaries were blurred; occupation or leisure?
Twas the end of him...
whose greed his slayer?
Here lies the body
of the casual player.
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