Image: Expanded View: Tarnished vs Nox Duel

Published: January 10, 2026 at 4:30:26 PM UTC
Last updated: January 10, 2026 at 4:32:08 PM UTC

Realistic Elden Ring fan art showing the Tarnished in Black Knife armor facing Nox Swordstress and Nox Monk in Sellia Town of Sorcery, with a broader view of the ruins.

Realistic fantasy art of the Tarnished in Black Knife armor confronting Nox Swordstress and Nox Monk in Sellia Town of Sorcery with expanded background

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This atmospheric, semi-realistic fantasy illustration captures a dramatic moment in Sellia Town of Sorcery from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The composition has been expanded to reveal more of the ruined cityscape, enhancing the sense of scale and mystery. The Tarnished, clad in the iconic Black Knife armor, stands in the left foreground, partially turned away from the viewer. His armor is composed of layered, dark plates with subtle engravings, and a deep crimson scarf drapes over his shoulders. His hood obscures most of his face, leaving only glowing yellow eyes visible. He grips a straight-edged sword in his right hand, angled downward, while his left hand is clenched in readiness. His stance is tense and deliberate, knees slightly bent, conveying alertness and resolve.

Opposite him, in the middle ground, stand the Nox Swordstress and Nox Monk. The Nox Monk, on the left, wears a pale hooded cloak over a dark tunic and leather armor. His face is hidden in shadow, and he wields a curved, black-bladed sword. His posture is cautious yet menacing. The Nox Swordstress, on the right, is distinguished by her tall, conical headdress that conceals her face except for a narrow slit revealing glowing red eyes. Her cream-colored cloak flows over a dark bodice and tattered skirt. She holds a slender, straight sword at her side, her stance calm but poised for attack.

The expanded background reveals more of Sellia’s haunting architecture. Crumbling stone buildings with arched windows and ornate carvings rise into the misty twilight. Broken pillars, moss-covered walls, and glowing magical flora line the cobblestone paths. A glowing arched doorway in the distance emits warm golden light, silhouetting a lone figure within and serving as a visual anchor. The sky above is a muted blue-green, veiled in swirling mist that adds depth and mystery.

The color palette blends cool blues, greens, and grays with warm accents from the grass and glowing doorway. The red scarf of the Tarnished provides a striking focal point. Lighting is moody and cinematic, with soft moonlight and magical illumination casting dramatic shadows and enhancing the realism of textures—armor, fabric, stone, and vegetation. The composition is carefully layered, with foreground, middle ground, and background elements creating a sense of depth and immersion.

This image evokes suspense and narrative tension, immersing the viewer in a dark fantasy world where ancient magic and deadly combat converge. The expanded view enhances the storytelling, situating the characters within a richly detailed and decaying environment that hints at forgotten history and looming danger.