Right, so I'll admit while I've played through to Moder, I've decided to start a new server for whatever reasons at the time most playthroughs before getting to Yagluth. But I decided that I wanted to at least get through the content on offer so far. Still haven't gotten to Yagluth yet. But something about this one broke my heart.
I will freely admit Moder was the first boss that routinely kicked my ass on my first playthrough. Maybe it was the seed but with all the mobs the fight attracts I just couldn't handle it. I've now beaten her a few times, but not a ton. But this time… I guess the spawner was surrounded in just the right way by other stuff that I'd popped a workbench down on in the right width of circumference around where she wasn't attacking those 'bases' but she also couldn't call for reinforcements. So this fight it was me and her. And somehow it was just… heavier. A mother calling out for her children who never come. Until I collect her tears. I got what I wanted… I'll be able to forge blackmetal and make bread for the end fight. But somehow it's just… like the flavor hit me and I feel like I'm beating up on a single mom who is trying to protect her kids. Granted the mom and kids in questions are dragons. But still.
Here's to you, Moder. Mother of the year! Skol!
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/valheim/comments/y9ijk6/just_a_sad_story/