Get the look: high elf

Get the look: high elf

One of the most well-known races in the fantasy genre are the Elves. There are many sub-races of Elves and in every fantasy world they are slightly different. Amongst the many types of Elves are the High Elves. For this Get the Look blog we’ll be showing you one of the many ways you can make a High Elf character come to life. 

Dress

When we think about High Elves, we generally think of elegance and beauty more than warriors or rangers. High Elves are often depicted wearing long, flowy gowns or robes, with beautiful details. This is why we opted for a dress with large sleeves and damask details.  

 

Medieval dress Ophelia, green-black: https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/

 

Alternatives

Dress Ivy green-white: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/dress-ivy-green-white-106626419.html

Dress Cleena green-black: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/dress-cleena-green-black-118222678.html

Medieval dress Lenore, green: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/medieval-dress-lenora-green.html

Necklace

High Elves are a great fantasy race for small details, such as jewellery. Elegant shapes and nature elements work wonderfully for a High Elf look. 

 

Tiskelion pendant: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/triskelion-pendant.html

 

Alternatives

Celtic triquetra pendant, silvered bronze: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/celtic-triquetra-pendant-silvered-bronze.html

Viking cross Ringerike style, silvered: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/viking-cross-ringerike-style-silvered.html

 

Ears


 

The most recognisable feature Elves have, are their pointy ears. The exact shape and length varies per book, film or game, so this gives you plenty of room for your own preference. For this High Elf look, we used slightly longer ears. 

 

Elven ears Elrindel: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/elven-ears-elrindel.html

Elven ears wood elf: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/elven-ears-wood-elf.html

 

More ears and essentials

Classical elven ears, S: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/classical-elven-ears-s.html

Drow elven ears, light: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/drow-elven-ears-light.html

Mastix spirit glue: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/epic-armouries-mastix-spirit-glue.html

Mastix Spirit glue remover: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/epic-armouries-mastix-spirit-glue-remover.html

 

Wig

Although there are no rules set in stone about hair colour for High Elves, some of the most common colours are a very light blond or silvery white. Elves also, generally, have long, straight hair. There is no need for years of growing your own hair or intense bleaching to achieve such hair styles. A wig is a way easier option. 

 

Elven wig, white: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/elven-wig-white.html

 

Other wig options

Wig Drow: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/wig-drow.html

Wig Khaleesi: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/wig-khaleesi.html

Shoes

For this look, we wanted to keep the shoes simple and relatively elegant. A sleek, basic ankle boot or shoe will already get you a long way.

15th century ankle boots: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/15th-century-ankle-boots.html

 

More shoes

Medieval ankle boots with hobnails: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/medieval-ankle-boots-with-hobnails.html

Medieval ladies shoes Astrid, black: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/medieval-ladies-shoes-astrid-black.html

Staff


 

Within the concept of a High Elf, you can still play around with different roles they might have within their society. Just because it’s a High Elf doesn’t mean they can’t also be a mage or a warrior. If you would like to make your High Elf a magic yielder, a beautifully decorated staff can be a great accessory.

 

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Other staffs

Irish Walking Stick (shillelaghs): https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/irish-walking-stick-shillelaghs.html

Wooden Quarterstaff, 150cm, Foam Weapon: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/wooden-quarterstaff-150-cm-foam-weapon.html

Sword


 

High Elves may be elegant and sophisticated, but they are still skilled fighters when they need to be. Elvish weapons usually have a more curved shape for an elegant feel. They’re also well crafted with nice details such as engravings. 

 

LARP Elven sword: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/epic-armouries-larp-elven-sword.html

 

Alternatives

Curved LARP elven sword, 90cm: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/curved-larp-elven-sword-90-cm.html

LARP sword RFB Braided Elven 75cm: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/larp-sword-rfb-braided-elven-75-cm.html

LARP Elfen short sword: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/epic-armouries-larp-elfen-short-sword.html

Shield

Even though High Elves are skilled fighters, they aren’t invincible. They would still need protection in battle, so a shield can be a good addition to your High Elf look, when you’re going the warrior route. Since there are so many different portrayals of High Elves, there’s not one specific type of shield you need to use for this.  

 

LARP Gobbo shield: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/iron-fortress-larp-gobbo-shield.html

 

Other shields

LARP RFB buckler steel: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/larp-rfb-buckler-steel.html

LARP red-white elven shield, 120 x 55cm: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/larp-red-white-elven-shield-120-x-55-cm.html

LARP elven buckler: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/iron-fortress-larp-elven-buckler.html

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