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AnElder Scrollsfan has created an incredible tribute to the Gray Fox fromOblivion Remasteredby recreating the legend’s iconic cowl. The impressive real-world creation has drawn attention from theOblivion Remasteredcommunity, and the creator behind it has offered some insight into how it was made.
InOblivion Remastered, it doesn’t take too long for players to hear about the infamous Gray Fox. The notorious character is the leader of the Thieves Guild, and his real identity is unknown at the start of the game. However, ifOblivion Remasteredplayers join the Thieves Guildand work their way through its quests, they can eventually gain the Gray Fox’s mask for themselves.
On Reddit, user ChabbyMonkey shared their real-world interpretation of the Gray Fox mask. The remarkable piece looks extremely similar to its in-game counterpart, with the OP even sharing an image of what it looks like when it’s worn. All the key elements of theoriginal Gray Foxmask are present, including the wide stitching, multiple combined layers of material making up the face, and different varieties of material, giving the recreation more texture. The OP notes that the lettering on the center of the mask didn’t work the way that they wanted, but outside of that, the mask is being received as a practically perfect replica by the fans.
Oblivion Fans Express Amusement and Curiosity Over Gray Fox Mask
NumerousElder Scrollsfans have shared their praise for the OP in the comments, with some asking for more details on how thenotorious Gray Fox’s cowl was crafted. ChabbyMonkey responded, saying that they estimated that the cowl took somewhere around 20 hours from start to finish, including the drafting and designing process. They said that one of the toughest parts was the center strip of the mask, which they had to sew on flat but also give it a curved shape once it was in place. The OP also explained that the mask inadvertently gained a more structured shape around the eyes because they built the design around being able to wear glasses underneath it. Wet-forming the leather caused it to take on the shape of the frames, giving the mask a more pronounced form.
Outside of compliments, numerous commenters are primarily quoting memeable moments from the game surrounding the Gray Fox. For the unfamiliar,the Gray Fox’s cowlcan be worn by the player once earned, and it will automatically lead to essentially every NPC identifying the player as the Gray Fox. This has some advantages, like being able to commit crimes under the disguise of the mask and avoiding trouble once it’s taken off, but it also leads to some hilarious dialogue from guards stunned by their luck of bumping into the Gray Fox.
