Widmung (Photo Gallery & Bio)

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I haven't introduced myself for the past 3 years since I first appeared on this game in 2017. You may consider me who I am as a helper, guide, or a good friend. So, let me introduce myself and my story (in 3rd person).

This is Widmung, he is one of the 3 deer owned and operated by Jeweleye, who himself has been playing this game for the past 14 years. Widmung is the German word meaning "Dedication." Certainly, he is based on the beautiful piano composition and lieder (The first song cycle of "Myrthen" Liebesleid S.566 Opus 25 No. 1) of the same name written by the Romantic Era composers Robert Schumann and Franz Liszt. Usually, you see him meditating in the sunlit mushroom circle overlooking the pond and bridge. Occasionally, he likes to greet curious and friendly players who come to meet him in his circle. Despite his eternal age, Widmung has a pure soul in his heart. He looks scary to others, but he is very sweet, gentle, and calm. Widmung trusts players that welcome him into societies, gatherings, or events. Sometimes, when Widmung sees new "unique" 5th-generation player pictograms that appear in the forest, he's on a mission. He likes to give flowers to new players (mostly fawns) so that they will keep their flowers if they like to. Eventually, when he seeks players who need help with their appearance, Widmung can help them to become amazing characters. Widmung is considered to be a guide to the forest, he will show the resources on how to get pelts, antlers, and masks, to new developing players who come here in this game. On holidays like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, Widmung enjoys bringing candles from the playground to everyone in the forest, he brings them as a gift. He doesn't care if they like it or not. He always bows and treats the players with respect. Widmung is a very kind, loyal, wise, helpful, playful, and respectful player to others. Mostly, in the afternoon or evening, you see him occasionally in the game but sometimes, he has other stuff more important to do.

The 35 pictures of fine art (shown above) tell the story of Widmung's life. (Four of the images are with my deer avatar, Jeweleye.) His best friends, in most of the images, appreciated him for keeping company and for helping them to have unique sets of forest magic.

| Name: Widmung | Gender: male | Size: #17 | Birthday: October 4th, 2017 | Age: Eternal | Origin: Inspired by the first song cycle of Robert Schumann's "Myrthen" Op. 25 No. 1 | Scent: Antique Rosewood, Red Cedar, Myrtle Flowers, Pumpkin Scented Candles | Likes: Helping players, enjoy playtime, spending time with new players, comforting lonely ones, bring forest magic, chasing fawns | Dislikes: bullying, (taunting), fighting |

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| Notable Friends:|
(His Masters: Urschanabi, Uitleger)
| Old Friends: Tadao (MinoIV), Lyric, Hue, Kan, TheWhiteFawn, VeraOfTheHorizon, Byr0n, Ischreem, BlueKnees, TheWintrySpirit "Korinix" (TopHattear), Remora, Cu (Pink) |
| New Friends: (Illustrated in Hoodie's artwork from left to right) Atlas, Rindea (pedaldance), Fernelescent, Cu (Pink) recurring, Fjara (klownda), Eris (oxyinco), Saater, and Yak | Widmung at the far right |
| Other New Friends: Fabi09, Flaccitheus, Mielikki (ormiss), Valaire (Hoodie), Pestil |
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| Close Friend: Saater |

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Artwork by Saater (left) "Serenity" by Widmung (right)

This is a Work-In-Progress bio, anyone is welcome to add information about my character or share artwork in the comments below.
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whiskeybeast: Maybe the

whiskeybeast:

Maybe the screenshots are not as inappropriate. I understand your point. The fawn is like a trapeze performer ready to fly in the air! Laughing out loud I'm sorry that I was a little too critical on your screenshots. Sad Perhaps we can do another dance show some time.

Hope to see you again soon! Smiling
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I have an update to

I have an update to share,

Widmung is planning on to spread the Holiday tradition of giving candles to all the players in the game on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. However, In the real world, I am going to be really busy with my family this Christmas week.
I am asking to all of you that if I'm not in the game or if you see me sleeping, I would like someone that can be a volunteer of giving candles to the new players (usually fawns) who are running around with unique pictograms.
This is for spreading the holiday tradition of giving candles as presents to the new members of the game. I have done this since 2017.

I hope all of you are enjoying your Christmas break. I'll try to participate in the game on Christmas Eve to bring presents and to bring laughter and joy. Idea

Enjoy the holidays and I'll see you soon! Smiling
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Hello! I'll be able to play

Hello!

I'll be able to play around Christmas Eve and Christmas day for at least a couple of hours, so I promise to try my best to give out candles to any new players I see! Laughing out loud I hope that you enjoy your Christmas break, and also have great holidays. Idea Oh and thank you for keeping me company, I'm a bit slow to react lately but I appreciate it immensely.

See you soon in The Forest!

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Thank you, klownda! I'm

Thank you, klownda! Smiling I'm glad that you would like to help spread the Christmas cheer to everyone! Idea Thanks again for your kind words. Have a very Merry Christmas!! Smiling
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Hey Widmung, hey

Hey Widmung, hey Klownda,
bringing candles to new player is so so nice from you; such a lovely and allways amazing idea!!
I love you for doing this to others without expect something as a thank. (poor word but I hope you understand what I want to say).
It is so terrific to have people like you here in the forest!
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Hey Widmung, I forgot

Hey Widmung,
I forgot something to tell.
I really hope Cu will be able to get on your "christmas picture" for your gallery (I assume that you will take funny pictures of us).
I was mostly in forest when you take this fantastic pintures but Cu was allways there before or after you take the pictures. Eye
maybe he will gets a chance this year, lol
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Cu, I will try to take

Cu,

I will try to take pictures and enhance them with a group shot of us. It is possible to make a third "Weihnachten Stimmungsbilder" (Christmas Mood Pictures) in my gallery series. I hope you can be in it too!
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This was from last year Christmas 2023.
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Good evening Widmung I'm

Good evening Widmung Smiling

I'm very happy to read that you will continue your every-year tradition of giving candles for everyone, specially new players and fawns, I love it ^^

Sadly I won't be able to be very active in the game, and since I won't be home during this event (I will spend the Christmas at my parents house) that I won't be able to give candles. I will try to bring my laptop with me and then put Ferne sleep in the forest, but can't run around that much, since I will be spending my time with my family.

Hopefully we could make some cuddle pile in the forest where everyone can join whenever they feel like so share the warmth and to remember those who are not with us anymore.

Also I can't wait to see if you gonna take screenshots in the forest ^^ I have always enjoyed to see your screenshots, they looks very nostalgic and brings good memories.

Hope to see you in the forest during the Christmas day! Smiling

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wow such a big quantity of

wow such a big quantity of candles, lol - yes, give us more light to the world!
And a bit darkness too, than you could better see the light areas.
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In my country, natural huge

In my country, natural huge Christmas trees have started to be sold only now. So I'm frantically decorating it. That's why I don't come in often. I'm celebrating Christmas like you. And I'm going to my aunt's house to spend it. But I will try to be in the forest and give the deer as many candles as possible!
Fernelescent, cuddle pile is a really sweet idea.
Pink, Amen.

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Hello Fernelescent, Thank

Hello Fernelescent,

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, I will look for you and sit a while. (Widmung loves cuddle piles) I plan on taking screenshots and will post them.

Have a wonderful Christmas and I'll see you again soon! Smiling
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It appeared that on Christmas

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It appeared that on Christmas Eve, The Forest didn't change its atmosphere. There was no snow falling from the sky and there were no candles at all.
It looks like that my plan for the Candle Run has been cancelled. Sad
I hope everything will change on Christmas Day.

I wish all of you best a Merry Christmas! Idea

God Bless all of you!
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Thank you very much. Maybe

Thank you very much.

Sad Maybe because of the tragedy they decided not to celebrate? Anyway, the light is within us.

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Thank you, Saater. The

Thank you, Saater. Idea The light is always within us.

I think that this is why The Forest didn't change to its Christmas atmosphere. According to Michael Samyn, one of the creators of the game, he posted a "Merry Christmas" message back in 2023.
Michael said in his post; "Nevertheless this is going to be the last Christmas in the current version of the game." Possibly the creators are focusing on the remake version of TEF.

Thank you again for the playtime! Smiling I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Idea
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Thank you. <3

Thank you. Smiling <3

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I missed you so much. You

I missed you so much. You made my day.

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Great picture Saater! I miss

Great picture Saater! I miss you too. I will hopefully be on the game more this weekend. Smiling
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Thank you for the play! I

Thank you for the play! I wish I could've stayed longer.

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Oh, my God, that's so sweet.

Oh, my God, that's so sweet. We've been trying to wake you up for a long, long time. Smiling It's okay, I get thrown out of the game often. There's nothing I can do.

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I've seen the spell party

I've seen the spell party that happened while you were trying to wake Eris up. Unfortunately, I forgot to turn off my computer and was half asleep so I couldn't join in Laughing out loud it was really funny though. Sweet screenshot!

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Thank you for posting this

Thank you for posting this lovely screenshot, Eris! Smiling It was nice meeting you in the Forest. I enjoyed being in the cuddle pile with Saater and Fjara. Perhaps we can throw a little forest magic party someday!
I hope to see you again real soon! Idea
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Thank you for the wonderful

Thank you for the wonderful playtime.

Saatmung

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Beautiful artwork, Saater!

Beautiful artwork, Saater! Great job on this wonderful masterpiece! Smiling

I really appreciate your amazing artwork and your talent! I'm always looking forward for the playtime with Saater and Eris, alas that my time is limited now. Too busy in the real world. Sad

I wish you all the best and I hope that I can spend more time with your company.

See you real soon! Idea
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I'm sorry for drawing Widmung

I'm sorry for drawing Widmung as a monster. He's actually very beautiful and graceful. Someday I will find the strength to draw his elegance. I'm a little jealous of you. I don't sleep enough and I occupy my free time with hobbies and gaming to escape from depression. Widmung brings me true happiness.
The screenshots turned out enchanting, like an old photo. I hope to see you again in the Forest.

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Saater, I understand how you

Saater,

I understand how you feel. Don't feel sorry for your artwork, I love it! Widmung is not a monster, he is a pure soul that brings everyone happiness.
Please understand that I'm taking 5 classes this spring semester, I have numerous homework to do and I have to focus on them. Sad

I'll see you again in the forest if I have the time.
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I understand. I am sorry.

I understand. I am sorry.

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Saater, There's no need to

Saater,

There's no need to apologize, I don't want you to feel bad for yourself. There's nothing wrong with what you wrote. I accept that. Its just the way life is for me in the real world. I get depressed too if I don't do well with one of my classes, we just have to accept changes through life. Whatever you can do with your artwork and your stories to inspire others, I'm very proud of you Saater. Smiling

I will try to be in the game if I can get a chance of free time and I hope to see you again if possible.
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I have no words for how

I have no words for how grateful I am. Widmung is truly a pure soul.

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Recent Highlights from

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Recent Highlights from 2/10/25 and 2/13/25. "Air Dance Quartet No. 1", and "Eris's Valentine's Day Gift"
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In these pictures, we glow in

In these pictures, we glow in the dark. That's right, our souls glow when we are together. Happy Valentine's Day to you!

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Thank you, Saater! Happy

Thank you, Saater! Happy Valentines Day to you too! Smiling
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(2/26/25) "The Evening on

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"The Evening on Mushroom Hill"
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How lovely that you posted

How lovely that you posted marvelous screenshots with Saater! I'm honored to be your friend. <3

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Thank you, Saater! ^^

Thank you, Saater! ^^
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Thank you for the

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Thank you for the heartwarming walks.

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Thank you so much, Saater for

Thank you so much, Saater for spending the time with me! I really appreciate it a whole lot!
Your amazing craftsmanship that you put into my character is wonderful! Smiling I love how you created the realistic fur on Widmung! I'm very impressed! ^^

Thank you again for the wonderful playtime and sharing your "dedication" to Widmung!
I'm very proud of you Saater! Idea
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(3/13/25) A Family Portrait

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A Family Portrait
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(3/16/25) "Gathering Near The

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"Gathering Near The Ruins on St. Patrick's Eve"
"Dance Line Ballet"
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Saater peeking at the camera

Saater peeking at the camera in the last image is just perfect. Marvellous screenshots Idea

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Thank you, Eris! ^^

Thank you, Eris! ^^
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Thank you! Oh, Saater.

Thank you! Oh, Saater. Laughing out loud

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Loving these new screenshots,

Loving these new screenshots, so fun and silly ^^
I laughed for the Saater side-eyeing on the last picture Laughing out loud They are all great!

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Oh my gosh the screenshot

Oh my gosh the screenshot with Saater peeking at the camera haha, I love it!! Amazing screenshots! <3

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Thank you, Fernelescent and

Thank you, Fernelescent and Rindea! Smiling I captured the perfect moment when Saater and Valaire frolicked during the dance! Laughing out loud I'm glad that Saater and all of you enjoyed our forest magic party! Idea
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Awesome captures!! They're so

Awesome captures!! They're so gorgeously warm <3 the distinctive colors of them make me think of old polaroids. Especially love how Saater looks in last two, laughing and peeking at the camera. Laughing out loud

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Thank you, klownda! These

Thank you, klownda! These photographs truly give a nostalgic feeling. Its perfect how I captured Saater frolicking at the right time. Laughing out loud
I'm glad that you like my screenshots, alas I have been ill the past few days camping in the deep woods with my family. I am recovering now and I hope to see all you again real soon! Smiling
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Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that Widmung! Sad Lots of hugs and I hope you feel better soon, and I hope to see you in the Forest again soon as well. <3 I hope the camping itself was fun though! Smiling

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I hug you and wish with all

I hug you and wish with all my heart that you get well. Let the magic of the forest help you in this.

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Rindea, Thank you so much.

Rindea,

Thank you so much. I am feeling better now. The camping in the deep woods was fun. Smiling

Saater,

You have filled my pure heart with happiness and grace. Thank you so much for your kind words and the wonderful drawing you did! It's lovely! Smiling

I hope to see all of you in the Forest!
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