Iskall85 Left Hermitcraft: a Summary

On 23 November 2024, two of the Hermits left the server. They are iskall85 and stressmonster101, both of whom have been playing on the SMP since Season 4 and 5 respectively before retiring... Silently and abruptly.

This blog post only collates all the information available at the time of writing.

1. Announcement of Departure

2. Allegations against Iskall85

3. Why does Stressmonster101 leave Hermitcraft

4. The Hermits' Reaction

5. Final Words

   
   
   
   

Hermitcraft Twitter Announced the Duo's Departure

In case the screenshot does not load properly, here are the bullet points:

1. Several members of the Hermitcraft community complained (and provided evidence) about Iskall85.

2. The Hermits believe the evidence to be credible.

3. When the Hermits asked Iskall, Iskall chose to resign.

4. Stressmonster101 also decided to resign.

P/S From this point onwards, the following are grave matters and therefore not light readings. Please proceed on your own accord.

What are the Allegations Against Iskall85?

There are four (4) victim statements so far, all pointing to Iskall and his inappropriate behaviour, i.e. sexual manipulation towards his community over the years:

There was "[flirting,] sexting, and even sharing personal photos." The victim claimed Iskall also suggested meeting in person, for instance "...visiting [their] country and [inviting them] to Paris."

There are at least two screenshots of Iskall's messages that indicate sexual arousal. The same document noted Iskall's frequent reference to "the dangerous zone," some of which is "getting in bed naked [and] currently had a boner."

One of the statements shared how Iskall "...wanted to know personal things, such as how [the victim sleeps] at night..." as well as being asked "to draw obscene things."

Below are the official statements provided by the victims:

1. Mefallit's statement

2. Kasszi's statement

3. Anonymous 1's statement 

4. Anonymous 2's statement

More detailed information can be found on Hermitcraft Reddit's megathread.

Are minors involved? Thankfully, no.

Mumbo clarified this on Twitter:

Mumbo confirmed on Twitter no minors are involved in Iskall's case

So... Why does stressmonster101 leave Hermitcraft too?

No official announcements were given at the time of writing. All we could do is respect Stress' privacy and give her some space.

We have another Hermit, FalseSymmetry, reiterating that Stress' withdrawal was based on her own decision:

False confirmed on Twitter Stress left Hermitcraft on her own accord

While False's tweet did not clarify whether Stress is related to Iskall's case, one of the victim's statement made the following plead:

"As for Stress, don’t bring her into this at all. I’m hoping for the best for her and her kids. Please don’t speculate about her." -Kasszi, 2024

How do the Hermits React to this Difficult Situation?

Upon the duo's resignation, their names were removed from Hermitcraft's official website. The banner was also updated:

Hermitcraft Season 10's new updated banner

Some Hermits have taken measures to minimise any unsolicited association, such as:

1. Grian altered his Season 6 video titles and thumbnails that feature Iskall

2. Mumbo Jumbo removed his merch that involves Iskall

3. ImpulseSV and Skizzleman unlisted their interview with Iskall (via their podcast channel, Imp & Skizz Podcast)

What about the rest of the Minecraft community?

Iskall's second project, the Vault Hunters SMP, sees a few Minecraft YouTubers quitting the series. Two of them are False and Inthelittlewood (also known as Martyn).

What's Our Next Step Forward?

Departures are difficult, however, they're for the best.

For the Hermits, the server's future; and most importantly, the SMP's fans and community.

Hermitcraft never revolved around specific Hermit(s); the server's beauty is its creativity, collaboration and camaraderie amongst EVERY Hermit.

Let not one man's fall tarnish the legacy the Hermits had built; instead, let's look forward to future projects and interactions that define Hermitcraft.

The Hermits' silent but swift action of removing Iskall from the group taught us plenty; the main one is to move on.

Things happened, and action was taken, so there's no point dwelling on it any further.

As one of the victims put it very nicely:

"...brighter days are ahead. We don’t have to stay in the darkness forever." -Mefallit, 2024

Last but not least, please respect the privacy of every concerned party.

Be gentle with others: we all have our demons to confront. Let's show empathy and hope for the best for everyone!

Regards,

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