tombz · District of calm

The Silent Lake: a calm place to set down a sorrow

Quiet shores, smooth water and a mute ferryman: here, nobody asks you to explain yourself.

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This district is waiting for its first grave.

Not all of the cemetery is funny, and you do not always feel like writing an epitaph. The Silent Lake is the calmest district of tombz: a wide stretch of water, a jetty lit by a lantern and a ferryman who says nothing. It is where you come when you just need to breathe.

It is also where the most open plots are, to place a grave with no neighbors and a view of the water. Many visitors reserve a spot there for a story that is especially close to their heart.

Who rests by the lake

Graves of every category, placed on the shores, away from the bustle. Plots here are free: you can choose yours in the burial picker, with the view you like.

Worth a visit in this district

The Silent Lake

Take the ferryman's boat and let it drift. You can fish for memories, read messages in bottles and "drown your sorrow": a text tied to a stone that sinks, and never leaves your browser.

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Epitaph ideas

  • Nobody talks here. That is why I come.
  • I have nothing to say. I am just placing the stone.
  • Left on the water, what weighed on me floats a little lighter.

Frequently asked questions

Is what I write on the lake saved?

No. The text of the sorrow you "drown" stays in your browser: it is not sent over the network or kept, and it disappears when you close the boat.

Can I reserve a plot by the lake?

Yes. In the burial picker, choose a free plot on the shore you like. It is yours as soon as the grave is approved.

What if I am really not okay?

tombz is a game and a ritual, not care. If you are going through a very hard time, you can find a helpline in your country at findahelpline.com, or talk to someone you trust.

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Quiet shores and free plots.

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