Elf Ear Hood

The way the humans look at you, you would assume they have never seen an elven child before. Granted, it isn’t often that you travel into cities. You prefer the tranquil sounds of the forest, away from the stench and chaos of busy human streets.

However, you have business with a certain wizard in town. So while your elven garb--Elf Ear Hood, tunic, and weapons--cause you to stand out amongst the crowd, you continue without raising a fuss. After all, they are only short-lived creatures. They don’t know any better than to stare.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Elf Ears Hood is a wool blend hat with detailed latex elf ears attached. This hat covers the entire head, providing great warmth to otherwise cold ears. Embellished with large stitching around the edges, this wool felt hat has a playful appearance thanks to the curved point on top.

Wear this hood by simply slipping it onto your head--it’s easy and comfortable. The Elf Ear Hood is a perfect solution when you find latex ears uncomfortable or impossible to use, creating an elven look without needing sticky adhesive. Also a great option for people who require quick costume changes from elf to human.

INSPIRATION

• Elves were originally a creation of Germanic mythology and folklore
• Inspired by high-fantasy genre games such as Dungeons & Dragons and J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series

Silence. Perfect silence.

You use the silence as a cloak of armour, masked in the darkness with the help of your Mempo, waiting for the perfect opportunity. You ready your throwing knives, ready to launch your deadly attack when the lord finally emerges from inside the keep. One quick flick of your wrist and the lord breathes his last, you knife hitting its mark...and you vanish, leaving their guards bewildered and afraid.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Mempo is a leather half-mask inspired by early Asian soldiers. This mask protects the face from the bridge of the nose to the chin. Four ventilation slits allow proper airflow through the mask’s mouth, designed to be comfortably worn for long periods of time. Secure the mask to your face by tying two long cotton-weave cords around the head.

Made from 3mm thick vegetable-tanned full-grain leather, Epic Armoury’s Mempo is designed to add a great layer to your fantasy or historic costume. With the best quality materials, this mask is built to withstand extensive abuse with regular leather care.

HISTORY

• Worn by Japanese and Chinese infantry and cavalry from as early as 200 BC
• Used to balance and secure top-heavy helmets, often decorated to give the wearer an extra fierce look

The dark crevices of society is your domain. In the safety of your lair you review the bounties you have collected, considering your next target. When night falls upon the land, you will emerge.

The cityfolk have come to fear you and the silence in which you strike. With your leather gear and Dark Elven Blade, you are able to maneuver in the shadows until your target is exactly where you want him. You are formidable. You are the assassin.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Elven Blade is a chopping short sword, forged in the cruel style of the dark elves. The sword is 65 cm long with a gently curved, single-edged 45 cm blade. The blade is handpainted to look like bleached bone with a matching clawed crossguard and pommel. The 12 cm oval handle is wrapped in split-leather for an improved grip. For extra control, a pistol ring has been fitted onto the crossguard.

The blade has a dark, vicious feel that will fit almost any dark character, whether your style is that of a dark elven warrior or exotic raider. Made from durable closed cell foam around a solid fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your battlefield kit.

INSPIRATION

• Inspired by the Shamshir or Scimitar weapons of the middle east
• Dark elves were first mentioned in Norse mythology as the Dökkálfar or Svartálfar written in the Prose Edda in the 13th century

Your House waits for sleep to take your rivals before making an advance on their fortress. While the element of surprise will give you an advantage, forcing the rival house to fall will still require a bloody battle this night.

You are one of your family’s best fighters, and you lead your small army of slaves and allies with your Dark Elven Axe in hand.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Elven Axe is a weapon specifically designed for the Dark Elven collection. The Dark Elven Axe is 65 cm long with a large, spiked axe-head. The 32 cm long axe-head is crescent shaped and serrated, and designed to appear claw or bone like. The 55 cm haft is finished to look like dark wood, adding to the weapon’s grim appearance.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a solid fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your battlefield kit.

HISTORY

• First hafted axe was created about 6,000 B.C. using birch-tar and raw-hide lashings to fix the blade to its handle
• Many battle axes doubled as tools and were cheaper to make than swords

Your House waits for sleep to take your rivals before making an advance on their fortress. While the element of surprise will give you an advantage, forcing the rival house to fall will still require a bloody battle this night.

You are one of your family’s best fighters, and you lead your small army of slaves and allies with your Dark Elven War Axe in hand.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Elven War Axe is a latex axe designed as part of the Dark Elven Universe collection. The Dark Elven Axe is 100 cm long with a large, spiked axe-head. The 32 cm long axe-head is crescent shaped and serrated, and designed to appear claw or bone like. The 45 cm haft is finished to look like dark wood, adding to the weapon’s grim appearance.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit.

INSPIRATION

• First hafted axe was created about 6,000 B.C. using birch-tar and raw-hide lashings to fix the blade to its handle
• Many battle axes doubled as tools and were cheaper to make than swords
• Dark elves were first mentioned in Norse mythology as the Dökkálfar or Svartálfar written in the Prose Edda in the 13th century