First things first, if you haven’t watched The Remarkable Life of Ibelin or don’t know who Ibelin is, let us give you a quick introduction. He was a beloved member of the WoW community, living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe condition that limits mobility and often shortens life expectancy. Despite his challenges, Ibelin made a lasting impact through his positivity, creativity, and presence in the game. His life was recently honored through a Netflix documentary, which we highly recommend to understand his incredible journey! You can also check out this Time feature on the man and the documentary.
10th Anniversary of Ibelin Redmoore’s passing
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Ibelin’s run
To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of his passing on November 18th, a public memorial was organized to honor Ibelin. The event retraced the in-game route he used to take daily. It saw huge attendance, with many players joining after being inspired by the Netflix documentary. The crowd was so large that areas like Elwynn Forest experienced significant lag, making the event even more memorable.
Ibelin’s Run Route: It starts from the Stormwind gates, passing through Goldshire, Westfall, Duskwood, Redridge, and back to Goldshire, ending at Ibelin’s memorial.
Robert and Trude are Ibelin’s parents, and Mia is his sister.
Post-Run Memorial
After the run, players gathered at his in-game memorial, which Blizzard added recently to commemorate the documentary and Ibelin himself, to pay their respects. The post-run memorial was filled with emotional moments as players reflected on Ibelin’s impact. Guildmates, friends and even strangers joined together to celebrate his life and the bonds he formed in the game. It was a powerful reminder of the WoW community’s strength and compassion, uniting players in a heartfelt tribute.
The post-walk memorial held for Ibelin in Argent Dawn-EU tonight.
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It’s amazing to see so many players come together for such a meaningful event. There’s still plenty of positivity and compassion in WoW, so let’s focus our toxic impulses on the mobs we kill!