Epitaph

**Epitaph** is a Reoccurring Time-Limited A-Tier Costume for the Grave Keeper, Andrew Kreiss that is part of the "Once" series. The costume was originally introduced and sold in the Illusion Hall.

## Availability

As it is not a true Limited Costume (which are denoted by the "limited" tag found in the top right of certain card icons), it can return to the Illusion Hall shop multiple times.

* It was originally available for purchase from August 26th to September 22nd 2021.
* It was made available for purchase during the Global 4th Anniversary from July 14th to August 4th 2022.
* It was made available for purchase during the Chinese 5th Anniversary from March 23rd to April 12th 2023. This return was caused by a glitch but it was allowed to stay.

## Appearance

### **Physical**

When equipped, Grave Keeper has shorter hair, and it also reveals his other eye. His eye color is changed from reddish pink to red. The scars on his face are gone.

### **Outfit**

Andrew wear a long linen tunic with gold detailing around the collar and wrists. He also wears a knee-length red coat with dark red stripes down the sleeves and body. He has a dark red sash around his waist with a brown belt over it. Attached to the belt are several tools and a bronze lantern with a candle inside. Strapped to his back is a gravestone that reads "Iris Faded Long Buried Andrew Kreiss" in glowing gold letters. His shoes are brown sandals with gold details. He has a bright purple iris on chest in the same place as his Original Costume.

### **Item**

The handle of Andrew's shovel is now made of light brown wood wrapped in white cloth and is curved at the top, like a shepherd's crook. The blade of the shovel is brown and rectangular with gold details.

### **Special Effects**

Golden sand falls from the engraving on the gravestone on his back. The iris on his chest glows purple.

## Concept / Design Notes

### **Background Story**

Grave Keeper's backdrift origin lies in his longing for the Temple graveyard. Andrew, who was marginalized by albinism, came to a Laz Church in search of the home of his soul after losing his mother. In his backdrift, he was finally recognized by the temple administrator and was allowed to be buried here. Full of joy, Andrew used his savings to chisel an epitaph on the tombstone and used gold powder to carve the epitaph dedicated to him - this will become the end of his dream.

### **Design Idea Plans**

Andrew believes that the temple guides people into heaven. Therefore, we refer to the image of the shepherd in the classic movie "The Ten Commandments" in the design to express Andrew's vision for the identity of the leader. And the epitaph he dedicated to himself, in a simple and solemn form, seems to be on a stone tablet - to quell the discrimination and prejudice in the world and let the kind soul sublimate, which is the conclusion of his life pursuit.

### **Design Idea Sketch**

According to the background setting, we referenced the image of the shepherd in the classic movie "Ten Commandments" and designed two sketches. Since it was the younger form of the Grave Keeper, the temperament was more energetic than before, his hairstyle was trimmed so as not to cover his eyes and there were no scars on his face.

Among them, we chose the second sketch, which contains a more refreshing and restorative clothing color and pattern, we continued to repair the hairstyle and enhanced the high-level sense of clothing material and other detailed designs. In terms of expression, since the expression in the sketches are too different from the original design, we chose the expression of the Original costume.

### **Model Details Description**

1. The Grave Keeper was more energetic when he was young, his hairstyle was trimmed so as not to cover his eyes, and there were no scars on his face.
2. The purple iris symbolizes those kind person soul who after death will pass through the Rainbow Bridge between heaven and earth by Irises. This symbolizes Andrew yearning for the temple cemetery.
3. Andrew used his savings to chisel an epitaph on the tombstone and used gold dust to carve the epitaph dedicated to him, this will become the end of his dream he wanted.
4. The stick of a shepherd, expressing Andrew's vision for the identity of the leader.

### **Showroom Interface Design**

Holding a shepherd's stick, with a purple iris pinned on his chest, shows an unlimited vision for the identity of the leader in Andrew's heart.

He used gold powder to engrave the epitaph dedicated to himself in a simple and solemn form on the stone tablet, "Andrew Kreiss, Iris Faded, Long Buried", this is the epitaph he dedicated to himself.

Andrew lies quietly in front of his tombstone, to quell the discrimination and prejudice in the world and let the kind soul sublimate, which is the conclusion of his life pursuit.

### **Costume Effects Design**

Andrew wears a costume of a shepherd, with a purple iris pinned on his chest. He shows an unlimited vision for the identity of the leader, and believes that the temple guides people into heaven.

## Trivia

* The costume is inspired by the actor and political activist Charlton Heston on his role as Moses on The Ten Commandments which is a film adaptation of Book of Exodus.
	+ Despite it's status as a non Deduction Star Costume, the actor that played Moses also played Judah Ben-Hur in Ben-Hur (1959 film), which is the character Ben-Hur is based on.
	+ The community itself also nicknames this costume as "Mosesdrew".
* Upon purchasing this costume, the player would also receive the following blue Achievement Label for their profile: "Backdrift - Grave Keeper"
* **Epitaph** is the second Once Series costume, the first being The Ripper's "Good Child".
* This costume is named after an epitaph, which is a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died that is inscripted on a tombstone.

## Gallery

* In-Game
* Official Art

**Epitaph** In-Game Model Front View**Epitaph** In-Game Model Back View**Epitaph** In-Game Model Left-Side View**Epitaph** In-Game Model Right-Side ViewEpitaph Entrance AnimationEpitath Idle AnimationEpitaph Press AnimationEpitaph changes to the Shovel.Letter and label given to player after purchase

### Concept Art & Icons

"Andrew Kreiss, the iris is withered and sleeps forever"—this is the epitaph he dedicated to himself. To calm the discrimination and prejudice in the world and let the kind soul sublimate is the conclusion of his life pursuit. - Epitaph Chinese Concept Art (Weibo)"Here lies Andrew Kreiss... Eyes losing its shine, forgotten six feet under..." - Epitaph English Concept Art (Twitter)Epitaph Card Sprite
### Promotional Art

"Andrew is inscribing someone's name on the gravestone... who could it be?" - Epitaph Poster (Twitter)"This epitaph carved with gold powder will become the end of his dreams..." - Epitaph Release Artwork by x木蝣 (Weibo)Epitaph Chibi Art4th Anniversary Once Series Re-releases (Twitter)Official IDV Weibo emoji (Weibo)2023 Birthday Art (Twitter)
## Other Languages

 🇺🇸 | English

## References

1. ↑ Announcement on Official Twitter.
2. ↑ Epitaph Design Notes - https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4671128150999717