Eldar Cosplay: From Craftworlds to Harlequin
The world of Warhammer 40k holds a myriad of mysterious aeldari. This week we’re featuring some epic Eldar cosplays!
The Aeldari are a proud race of disgraced beings whose follies led to the creation of Slaanesh, She Who Thirsts. Their people are scattered across the galaxy, and their lives are held in the balance of a knife’s edge as they battle for freedom. This week we’re featuring Eldar cosplays!
The Eldar have several factions. There are Craftworlds that hold different values and militaristic focuses. The Harlequins live in the webway, causing mischief and mayhem in the blink of an eye. There are also the Ynnari, bent on a path of destruction destined to wake The Whispering God.
Craftworlds, Harlequins, and Ynnari, OH MY!
It became painfully obvious to me VERY quickly that the Eldar were the perfect place to build an army for me. Specifically, the fantastically mysterious, driven, and elusive Ynnari. As such, I have been studying all the different sects of Eldar culture, picking and choosing those that will best suit my upcoming fledgling army. I took a trip around the interwebs, curious as to who was working on some Eldar cosplays.
And OH BOY, did I find some good ones. I pulled a few of my favorites for you to enjoy. I’m ABSOLUTELY reaching out to some of these fine folk for in-depth Cosplayer interviews, SOON!
Howling Banshee Cosplay by Narga and Aoki
This Cosplayer is no mystery to anybody plugged into the 40k Cosplay Scene. Narga and Aoki Cosplay are a couple who have been creating gorgeous game cosplays for YEARS, rocking them all over the globe. This Howling Banshee made my jaw hit the floor. The molding and detailed work are unparalleled. Every minute detail is expertly crafted, and the environment and lighting in her images are stunning. I love how the spirit stones glow!
Striking Scorpion cosplay by Mondlied
This Aspect Warrior cosplay comes to us from Mondlied, who is an artist, blogger, and hobbyist from Germany. The environment in the photos and expression are a fierce and stoic tribute to the Striking Scorpion.
Farseer of Craftworld Ulthwe cosplay by Cosplayer Delewen Horror
This gorgeous representation of my favorite neighborhood Psychic comes to us from Cosplayer Delewen Horror. I reeeeally love the detail work. (Also gotta love that Sister of Battle by Selena Din. Image credited to Anton Timofeev). The framing of the image gives it an ominous feel, and the poses are powerful and engaged.
Harlequin Shadowseer cosplay by KeshkaUnbelievable
This. SO MUCH THIS. The Texturing on the fabric really speaks to me, as does the paintwork. This one comes to us from KeshkaUnbelievable, And is an example both of great cosplay and fantastic posing! The vibrant colors pop in the way that only a Harlequin could make look elegant. I really love this adaptation!
Now, pardon me while I go leave cookies out for Games Workshop in the hopes that they will drop me some new Eldar lore, and spare me the torture of having to wait. These cosplays have given me some great inspiration for future projects, and I have some exciting interviews coming up for you all soon!
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