When shadow work demands armor and elven grace won’t compromise for protection.

This armored evolution adds tactical metal helmet covering parts of that serious face while those very pointy ears remain defiantly exposed—racial pride refusing complete concealment even when practicality suggests otherwise. Mid to long hair flows from beneath helmet edges suggesting tradition maintained despite darker paths, while partial face coverage creates fascinating tension between protection and identity. That serious expression visible through helmet gaps communicates the same grim professionalism, now reinforced by someone who’s survived enough ambushes to armor strategically. The helmet design accommodates elven features rather than forcing conformity to human proportions.

The metal helmet wants treatments reflecting death-touched campaigns—blackened steel showing necromantic exposure, tarnished silver suggesting shadow realm service, or dark metals that seem to absorb rather than reflect light. Those exposed pointy ears need careful painting emphasizing their prominence despite armor—battle scars showing they’re tactical liability accepted for identity’s sake. Hair flowing from helmet deserves attention showing practical styling beneath protection. Visible facial features through gaps benefit from that same cold professional focus. Consider weathering showing this armor earned through survival rather than ceremony.

Perfect for death knight scouts balancing stealth with protection, shadow assassins who’ve upgraded from pure speed to tactical armor, or elven necromancers where magical protection proved insufficient. Works brilliantly for showing professional evolution.

Because some warriors learn armor beats agility after enough close calls prove the point.