Ibelin’s friend and guild master: Kai Simon Fredriksen passed away
Kai Simon Fredriksen died. He was mainly known from the documentary ”Ibelin” as a guild master of Starlight guild and a good friend of Mats ”Ibelin” Steen.
Kai Simon Fredriksen, known as Nomine, Starlight guild master and a good friend of Mats ”Ibelin” Steen, passed away. He was 46 years old and, according to his family, had suffered from mental problems for many years. His family openly informed all concerned people that Kai Simon Fredriksen died due to suicide. This news left many speechless and heartbroken. Let’s remind ourselves of the many impactful things Kai brought to us.
Ibelin’s friend and a great guild master of Starlight
If you are unfamiliar with Ibelin’s story, make sure to read our Netflix Ibelin documentary overview, where we explain this incredible chain of events. Blizzard sincerely brought many memorable symbols of this story to the game, making Ibelin’s monument in Dragonflight expansion and even adding an NPC resembling Mats Steen in TWW.
The documentary about Ibelin and his adventures in World of Warcraft became one of gaming history’s most emotional and heartwarming films. Many people who knew Mats took part in making this motion picture real. One of the most remarkable members of the creator’s team was Kai Simon Fredriksen, Ibelin’s good friend and guild master of Starlight guild, which was a main community for Mats Steen. He was actively working with Benjamin Ree, a documentary director, bringing many stories and memories about Mats’ life to the film.
Kai was not just a player but a founder of Starlight, an incredible roleplaying guild that became a source of joy for Ibelin and many more players. Now, people can’t believe Kai Simon Fredriksen died. He was a friend and support for some for many years. This news became a loss that left the community heartbroken.
How Ibelin’s documentary triumph turned into a requiem
This Thursday, January 23, Benjamin Ree, Kai Simon Fredriksen, and many more people who took part in making the documentary about Ibelin were going to visit the Oscar nominations event. However, this high day is now going to be more than saddening and will likely become some requiem because of Kai Simon Fredriksen’s death.
On his Facebook, Benjamin Ree made a condolence post to Kai’s family and friends, taking leave of a fantastic person Kai Simon Fredriksen was and will stay remembered. Upon making the Ibelin documentary, they became good friends and developed a strong connection.
Final thoughts on Kai Simon Fredriksen’s death
This loss became a sudden and heartbreaking news that left many people distressed. Having such a fantastic person in the community and abruptly losing it is something that makes us ask ourselves hard and existential questions. The fact that Kai Simon Fredriksen died due to his own decision has to remind people that mental issues are something everyone has to take seriously. We want to express our condolences to Kai’s family, friends, and everyone close to him.
What do you think about such a sudden Nomine’s death? How did he impact you by making Ibelin’s documentary? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
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I’m heartbroken. We had planned to meet up in Belgium this year—he was going to photograph the LARP, and I was excited to introduce him to Belgian cuisine. Rest in piece friend.
Hello, Tofke! Thank you for commenting on this saddening news. I am sorry to hear that. At least, we can take this loss as a community and not single-handedly.
I watch the documentary and he had such a wonderful tribute to Mats. my condolences to his family, friends, guide mates as the maneuver through this difficult time. I lost my daughter back in 2014 to mental health issues. There’s one thing I can say for sure is the hurt never goes away, we just learn to live a new “normal”. My advice, as time progresses, it is so important to be kind and gentle with ourselves. It’s ok to not be ok. It is ok to grieve however you see fit and as long as you need. Never let someone put time on your grief. Mental health is so very important. Being kind to one another, we have no idea what someone is going through. I know he is resting in peace. To his family and friends, take it one day at a time, it’s not a goodbye, but it is a see you later. Rest easy, Kai! 💜
Hello, Nytestar! Thank you for sharing this uneasy experience of yours. Losing loved ones is heartbreaking, so I admire your strength to share this pain with others. Being kind and trying to do no harm is indeed the best we can do.