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Creating an Elf Character (With a Portrait That Doesn't Suck)
You've crafted the perfect mysterious elven sage—backstory, secrets, weird obsession with forbidden mushroom taxonomy—and then the portrait looks like keyboard mashing. Let's fix that.
The Prompt Formula
Most people type "elf wizard" and wonder why they get garbage. The secret: be specific, be structured, front-load what matters.
[Who + race] + [Clothing] + [Expression] + [Composition] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Style]
Bad: "an elf"
Good: "elderly female elf with elegant pointed ears and long silver-white hair, wearing sage-green robes with silver embroidery, wise expression, upper body portrait, ancient library background, warm candlelight, highly detailed fantasy art"
AI weights the beginning of your prompt more heavily. Put race and key features first.
Negative Prompts
Tell the AI what to avoid:
"blurry, low quality, deformed hands, extra fingers, bad anatomy, disfigured face, duplicate, watermark, text, modern clothing"
Quick Settings
Model: MythWeaver Licensed for bright, painterly fantasy. Artist models (like CaptDiablo) for darker, grittier vibes.
When Things Go Wrong
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Looks human | Put "elf with pointed ears" at the start |
| Bad hands | Hide them in composition, or use inpainting |
| Wrong colors | Be specific: "emerald green" not "green" |
| Ignores prompt | Simplify—too many details confuse the AI |
Free Editing Tools
Once you're 80% there, finish with MythWeaver's free tools:
- Inpaint — Fix specific areas
- Upscale — Higher resolution
- Background swap — Change the setting
Elven Feature Keywords
Copy-paste these to make elves actually look elven:
- "elegant pointed ears"
- "angular refined features"
- "ethereal otherworldly beauty"
- "ageless appearance"
- "almond-shaped eyes"
Full Example
Prompt: "Portrait of an elderly female elf with elegant pointed ears and silver-white hair, violet eyes, sage-green robes with silver runic embroidery, wise mysterious smile, upper body, ancient library with dark bookshelves, candlelight mixed with blue moonlight, highly detailed fantasy art"
Negative: "blurry, low quality, deformed, bad anatomy, extra fingers, watermark, modern clothing"
Model: MythWeaver Licensed
Generate a few options, pick your favorite, hit Set as Primary. Done.
Now go conjure something.