Alshua’s Ellyrion (High Elf Cavalry)
The fields of Ellyrion feel as endless as the azure skies above, beckoning elf and horse alike to a life free and frolicsome. But while the sky goes on, this land of gauzy meadows and wild evergreens must end at the Annuli Mountains. There, the mighty Gates, that hold back by bloody force the invasions that would end the innocence of this paradise forever. For those that there stand watch, there can be no gladder sight than the gaily plumed helms of a band of Reavers riding through, bringing elven courage with Ellyrian swiftness to the enemy’s unwelcoming doorstep.
First among that wayfaring kindred is Aelin Redmane, who has mastered the fugitive audacity of Ellyrian warfare so well that she is known even abroad as the "Reaver Princess."
Aelin is the likeliest character we know of to be the current leader of the Kingdom of Ellyrion (Arandir Swiftwing is lord of the capital city). We know little about her: she has an unusually large household guard, she has striking red hair and, interestingly, she is known as "The Reaver Princess".
Ellyrion is a dream project of mine, which started with the Ellyrian Princess. I had always wanted this sort of Lord when I played High Elves: a rider with bright lance held high, a silver knight embodying the purity and nobility of the High Elves. I love Ellyrion, with its contrast of white cloth and grey-dappled horses against parade pinks and blue, and the landscapes that were always written more beautifully than they had to be. I hope this mod helps you love it too.
Or destroy it more satisfyingly. Your call.
Led by Reaver Princess Aelin Redmane, with a focus on cavalry and speed.
- Ellyrian Princess– Cavalry Lord wielding a lance and shield. Option to equip lighter/faster with the Reaver Steed.
- Harbinger – Hybrid bow and spear Hero specialized in mobility.
- Reaver Knights – True hybrid cavalry, combining the spear of Reavers and the bow of Reaver Archers, plus added armour. Excellent for skirmishing and chasing.
- Tor Elyr Redmanes (Spearmen) – Nightelm Spearmen Regiment of Renown.
- Nightelm Spearmen and Archers – Nightelm wood weapons allow these otherwise normal infantry to disable the "Magical" bonus on contact.
- Ellyrian Silver Helms – Fills in the gap of a Tier IV cavalry unit for High Elves. Ellyrion gains a (Swords) variant.
- Ellyrian Pegasus Knights – A mid-tier flying cavalry unit.
- Ellyrian Pegasus – A new, Elven-reskinned mount, currently only used by Ellyrian Princesses and Harbingers.
- Elven Steed Variants – Adds about 10 horse variants of various colors and purposes, a vast increase from the existing 2 variants almost all High Elves used. I focused on variants of a nice dappled grey often used in official Ellyrion art.
Spearmen, Archers, Rangers, Bolt Throwers, and Silver Helms are reskinned for Ellyrion. Much more than just a recolor, adding new patterns, textures, accessories, weapons and armour, and even faces and hair.
All High Elven factions enjoy a detailed new reskin of Ellyrian Reavers, making them look the way you probably imagined they already did.
Now has a garrison with Nightelm units, just like in lore. Enables recruitment, similar to Tor Yvresse’s Mistwalkers.
- Rite of Kurnous – Bestows thematic buffs from the Hunter God.
- Landmarks – Adds High Elf version of Temple of Kurnous and all-elf version of Jousting Grounds.
- Ellyrian Fields Building – Like other High Elf factions, Ellyrion replaces a building chain, using a different cavalry building with calm, scenic flavor text.
- Tier IV Stables – All High Elves can upgrade their cavalry building to gain Harbingers and Reaver Knights.
I make mods because I like making art, so please take a glance at the little things. Loading screen, icons, unit cards and categories, and even the lowly Ellyrian Horsemaster follower. Many are drawn by me, and others digitally painted over to be fancier.
The beautiful loading screen art was drawn for this mod by Megatruh, who I have been happy to know for a long time. Check out her gallery!
This mod, like so many before it, owes a debt to Nimue’s Asur Cosmetics, from which many shield textures were adapted. The book "Uniforms and Heraldry of the High Elves" and official art provided or inspired others.
Thank you to: Calm&Normal Time for explaining ancillary uniforms; Mixu, Cataph, and Aexrael Dex whose scripts I thieved.
Most of all, I appreciate the support of those who like what I make.
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