posted by rcoy on the entry Unlisted NPC - An Unimposing Figure
Ok, so back in 2013 I lost my good friend in a house fire, his name was Drew Bartlett. He was an EQ legend at the time on the Terris-Thule server; EQ was his game of choice and it became a part of his life as he dealt with health issues. His character was Bartlot, a Dwarf Paladin. Anyway, he played a ton and a bunch of his buddies were essentially his guildies in EQ.
After his death, we noticed how many of his online friends paid their respects to him and his family in real life and it was proof that the friends that he had made in this game really loved him and at the time of his passing, his guildies and adventure buddies made his difficult life rich and full of the social aspects that guys like him thrive on. They were a huge part of his life and even though this is an online video game, it was super important to him, as it is to many people.
The guild at the time, looks like he ended up in Silent Minority, petitioned Sony EQ to install some sort of memorial of Drew and his experience with the game due to his untimely and tragic passing, and this NPC is what they came up with. He talks about the importance of friendship and the relationships you gain in adventuring.
I think this was the last zone he was in when they looked at his account, so here he stays, must have been the xpac of the time. He was obsessed with the Crown of Deceit and so that is why the NPC is a wood elf, he always had the illusion on, like always. The sword and shield were likely what he was rocking at the time.
I wasn't playing back in 2013 while he was, and I always knew this NPC was out there, but I am playing again regularly and was just going to take an alt over here and do some xping when I was reminded of this, now I'm crying like a little *****. Miss you Drew, see you in game.
Edited, Jul 7th 2022 11:55am by Grove
An Unimposing Figure
NPC, non-quest
You say, 'Hail, an unimposing figure'
An unimposing figure stands ardently surveying the mountains in the distance, as if he is watching for some revelation to signal out from the Resplendent Temple. After a moment he turns to you, offering a quick but courteous nod of the head. As he speaks his voice puts you at ease in the same way the voice of an old familiar friend visiting from across the continent would, 'Norrath is a beautiful place, where else could so many strangers of such differing means come together to become allies and (friends)?' He smirks, 'I assure you Kuua does not offer these same liberties.'
You say, 'friends'
An unimposing figure nods, 'What would our world be without friendship? I'd wager the suit of armor you'd be able to cobble together without anyone else's help wouldn't look half as respectable as the fine garb you're draped in now.' He sighs and looks down over his brilliant obsidian platemail, 'But to be fair, neither would mine. (I will) never forget those I called friend and ally. Should you encounter any of them, please tell them I am well. The memories of our joyous triumphs shall be enough to ensure that I am never far from their hearts even in my retirement here.'
You say, 'I will'
An unimposing figure smiles, 'Thank you, friend. Be well and may the gods watch your step in your travels. I will always be here should you ever wish to share a moment of silence and enjoy the beauty of these lands.'
Category: EverQuest
This page last modified 2017-08-11 18:22:59.
Minimum Level: 99
Maximum Level: 104
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Maximum Level: 104
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NPC Added: 2017-08-11 23:09:52
NPC Last Updated: 2019-08-03 20:42:23
NPC Last Updated: 2019-08-03 20:42:23
11 posts
Is so cool, IM just adventuring the zone, and he reminds of me all the times i raided with buddies. Who is this guy! what is his story ! I MUST KNOW!
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