Lares is a mercenary non-player character in Gothic 2, the 2002 role-playing game by Piranha Bytes that built a lasting cult following in Germany. His German line 'Ich dachte du wärst tot' comes from in-game dialogue when he meets the nameless hero again. Clips of Gothic 2 dialogue became staples on German gaming forums, YouTube compilations and soundboards because of their dry delivery. The quote endures as shorthand among fans for any impossible return, keeping the game's rough humor alive long after release.
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German voice line from Gothic 2 where Lares greets the hero with dry surprise. Fans use it for comeback memes, reunion edits and fake-death reveals.
This is a short German voice clip from the role-playing game Gothic 2, spoken by the mercenary Lares. He delivers the line 'Ich dachte du wärst tot' in a flat, almost amused tone, like a friend who is not quite shocked to see you alive. The recording is clean game dialogue with no music, lasting under three seconds. It lands as a deadpan greeting rather than a dramatic cry, which is why creators love it for ironic reunions. Hearing that familiar weary voice instantly signals to Gothic fans that someone has returned from the impossible.
