Image: Tarnished vs Regal Ancestor Spirit
Published: December 30, 2025 at 11:01:50 PM UTC
Last updated: December 30, 2025 at 11:02:47 PM UTC
High-resolution anime fan art of the Tarnished in Black Knife armor battling the Regal Ancestor Spirit in Elden Ring's Nokron Hallowhorn Grounds
In this anime-style fan art inspired by Elden Ring, the Tarnished clad in Black Knife armor confronts the majestic Regal Ancestor Spirit in the hauntingly beautiful Nokron Hallowhorn Grounds. The image is rendered in high-resolution landscape format, capturing the ethereal tension of this mythical battle.
The Tarnished is depicted mid-leap, their silhouette sharp against the glowing mist. Their armor is dark and tattered, with a flowing cloak trailing behind. The Black Knife armor’s signature hood obscures most of the face, save for a single red-glowing eye that pierces the gloom. In their right hand, the Tarnished wields a slender, curved dagger imbued with shadowy energy, its blade shimmering with a faint violet hue.
Opposite them, the Regal Ancestor Spirit towers with spectral majesty. Its body is composed of wispy tendrils and shaggy fur that glows in shades of deep blue and silver. The creature’s antlers are massive and gnarled, branching out like ancient roots, each tip radiating electric blue light. Its eyes are hollow yet luminous, exuding a calm yet formidable presence. The Spirit is partially rearing, one hoof lifted as if preparing to charge or cast a spell.
The background evokes the mystical ambiance of Nokron’s Hallowhorn Grounds. Ancient stone ruins and twisted trees loom in the mist, their forms softened by the spectral glow that permeates the scene. Bioluminescent flora dot the forest floor, casting soft teal and blue reflections on the moist ground. Wisps of fog swirl around the combatants, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the confrontation.
In the distance, ghostly deer-like silhouettes flicker among the trees, hinting at the Spirit’s dominion over ancestral souls. The composition balances the dynamic motion of the Tarnished with the regal stillness of the Spirit, creating a visual narrative of defiance and reverence. The lighting is moody and atmospheric, with cool tones dominating the palette, punctuated by the red eye of the Tarnished and the radiant antlers of the Spirit.
This image captures the essence of Elden Ring’s mythos: a lone warrior challenging a divine entity in a realm where memory, death, and nature intertwine. It is a tribute to the game’s haunting beauty and the eternal struggle between mortal ambition and ancient power.
The image is related to: Elden Ring: Regal Ancestor Spirit (Nokron Hallowhorn Grounds) Boss Fight

