In the Dark Souls series, NPCs in the world will succumb to the undead curse, that universe’s rough equivalent of death, after they’ve become completely satisfied with their life, or have had their main purpose fulfilled or removed in some way.
Senescence is not a disease or a result of disease, although diseases can also be a symptom of it. Both males and females go through a senescent stage before dying-the males after mating, the females while brooding eggs and after the eggs hatch.
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That was, to me, one of the most touching moment in the series.
This oppressively nihilistic atmosphere has given many players solace during difficult times.