The actor and gamer, Henry Cavill, is known for being a true nerd. Besides Warhammer 40,000 and World of Warcraft, he has now also declared himself a fan of an even bigger nerd franchise.
What 5 words has Henry Cavill used to cement his nerd status? In an Instagram post, the actor shared some pictures of his training session to recover from his leg injury. He sustained this injury in September and has already posted an update, in which experts found three direct hints about the Warhammer 40,000 series on Amazon.
Along with the latest pictures, he wrote a quote from an old RPG: “Endure. In enduring, grow strong.” The quote translates to: “Endure. Through enduring, you will become strong” and is said by a companion named Dak’kon.
Which old RPG and nerd franchise is it? The RPG from the developers, Black Isle Studios, is called Planescape: Torment and was released in 1999. The Planescape multiverse is an official setting from the arguably most famous pen & paper game, Dungeons & Dragons.
The majority of the RPG takes place in the city of Sigil amidst the multiverse, where the different planes are connected by portals. As the Nameless One, you must find out who you actually are, as the protagonist cannot die but merely loses his memory in the event of death.
Planescape: Torment is considered a cult classic
What kind of setting does the game have? Contrary to the more classic fantasy settings of Dungeons & Dragons, Planescape: Torment focuses on a dark atmosphere. Instead of the classic world-saving story, it is about the past and how previous actions can have consequences. Throughout the story, you will meet several characters, including Dak’kon, and have to deal with moral and philosophical themes.
Why is Planescape: Torment considered a cult classic? On Steam, the enhanced Enhanced Edition receives a positive rating of 94% from more than 5,000 reviews. Especially the story and characters are praised by players. In the Torment Wiki, the game from 1999 is referred to as a cult classic. During the autumn sale, the enhanced version of Planescape: Torment is available until October 6, 2025, for only €5.85.
Henry Cavill is currently in recovery from his leg injury. He sustained this during the filming of the remake of the fantasy film “Highlander.” His co-star, Dave Bautista, spoke about the film in an interview and revealed that the remake is supposed to be much bigger than the original: “Bigger than the original” – The remake of the fantasy film starring Henry Cavill gives fans a promise 39 years later
