Image: Black Knife Tarnished vs. Necromancer Garris

The image presents a tense, cinematic duel in a wide, landscape composition set inside a dim cavern reminiscent of Sage’s Cave in *Elden Ring*. The environment is carved from rough, dark stone that fades into shadow toward the top of the frame, while the ground is a gritty, uneven mix of dirt and scattered pebbles. A warm, amber firelight glows from off-screen, tinting the lower half of the scene with soft orange highlights and casting long, subdued shadows that deepen the cave’s ominous atmosphere. Tiny sparks and ember-like flecks drift through the air between the combatants, emphasizing the heat and danger of the moment.

On the left, the Tarnished is shown in a low, forward-leaning stance, poised like a predator about to strike. The warrior wears sleek Black Knife armor—dark, nearly black plate and fitted segments that absorb most light, with subtle edges catching faint reflections. A hood and cloak blend into the armor’s silhouette, creating a streamlined, assassin-like profile. The Tarnished’s face is hidden in shadow beneath the hooded helm, adding mystery and menace. The left arm is braced for balance, while the right hand grips a curved sword held low and forward; the blade arcs toward the center of the frame, its steel reflecting a thin line of warm light.

On the right stands Necromancer Garris, depicted as an elderly, gaunt sorcerer with pallid skin, a sharp nose, and deep facial lines. His long white hair is wild and wind-swept, framing an enraged expression—mouth open in a snarl or shout, eyes fixed on the armored opponent. He wears ragged, rust-red robes that hang heavily and fray at the hem, cinched loosely at the waist with a belt and small pouch. The fabric catches the firelight, showing worn folds and darker stains that suggest age and decay.

Garris wields two weapons at once: in one hand he brandishes a one-headed mace, held forward as if ready to bash or parry; in the other he grips a three-headed flail, its cords rising upward with three skull-like weights hanging ominously near the top-right of the composition. The skulls appear aged and mottled, lending a ritualistic, necromantic horror to the scene. The weapons’ positions frame Garris’s body and heighten the sense of imminent impact.

The overall style blends anime-inspired clarity with gritty fantasy realism: sharp silhouettes, dramatic poses, and expressive faces are paired with textured stone, worn cloth, and muted metallic sheen. The image captures a frozen heartbeat of combat—Tarnished crouched to strike, Garris raging forward—suspended in firelit darkness.

The image is related to: Elden Ring: Necromancer Garris (Sage's Cave) Boss Fight