FFXIV players host vigils for Heavensward voice actor Stephen Critchlow
Final Fantasy XIV players gather in the game to pay tribute to voice actor Stephen Critchlow, who lent his vocal talents to Earl Edmont of Fortemps, and has passed away at the age of 54. News of Critchlow’s passing was revealed by an audio drama production company Big Finish, with which Critchlow had worked over the years.
As of this writing, FFXIV fans have been hosting vigils on servers Brynhildr, Leviathan, Jenova, Mateus, Balmung, Midgardsormr, and Adamantoise (below), with more chances to follow. Everyone has chosen to congregate outside the mansion of Earl Edmont of Fortemps in Ishgard, where you first meet him. You are introduced to the character Edmont at the start of the MMORPG’s Heavensward expansion, which is one of the first major installments of post-match content in the game. At this point in the story, you’ve been on the run for ever. a base that you set up after being the victim of a treasonable plot. Edmont agrees to welcome you, even if it may raise eyebrows from other citizens of Ishgard.
Critchlow also serves as the chapter narrator. Outside of Final Fantasy XIV, however, you’ll find that the actor also voiced Bana from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and was regularly involved in audio dramas for Doctor Who.
Here are some of the pictures taken by the players during the vigils:
Memorial for Stephen Critchlow (Edmont of Fortemps) going to Brynhildr of ffxiv
Jenova Memorial for Stephen Critchlow pic.twitter.com/Em318cAvcT
– LoveXMachina (@LoveXMachina) September 21, 2021
In memory of Stephen Critchlow, the voice of Earl Edmont of Fortemps, the FFXIV community on Mateus (and other datacenters / worlds) held a vigil in his honor. We will miss you and you will always be in our hearts, Stephen Critchlow. #FFXIV # FF14 pic.twitter.com/CKl0nuYgij
– Deranan | Commissions open! | Spoilers ahead (@jackaboi_art) September 21, 2021
Vigil on Balmung if someone wants to come and pay homage to him.
RIP Stephen Critchlow pic.twitter.com/5ItiiNDoot
– 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧cream @ COMMS OPEN ✨ (@LionOfUldah) September 21, 2021
I was able to attend the vigil in Midgardormr.
Rest in peace, Stephen Critchlow, and thank you for bringing such a beloved character to life. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/AQ4UJ2p6Uf
– 🏳️🌈 Emi / Pidge🎗 COMMS IN PIN! (@emikumaarts) September 21, 2021
The crowd on Adamantoise is watching for Stephen Critchlow, the VA for Edmont of Fortemps. TEAR
Thank you for being a father figure to many of us #FFXIV pic.twitter.com/pV55goVMHX
– Thia ⭐💜 (@QueenThiax) September 21, 2021
If you want to read more Critchlow tributes, Big Finish has put together a series of mementos from people who knew him. You can also always donate to a fundraiser he has organized to raise money for NHS Charities Together.
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