In European folklore and myth, the Erlking is a sinister elf who lingers in the woods. He stalks children who stay in the woods for too long, and kills them with a single touch.

The Erlking, (Danish, elverkonge, "Elf-king"), or king of the fairies, is a malevolent elf who dwells in the woods, luring children to the land of death. Scandinavian folklore instead presents a …

Erlking is one of the many Developer Exclusive and VIP Gamepass Exclusive Killers in FORSAKEN. Erlking is based off of Erlking Heathcliff from Limbus Company.

Oct 27, 2025 · One of the lesser known creatures from European folklore is the infamous Erlking, a powerful Elf King that snatches children away in the forest depths and on remote pathways. …

In Germanic mythology, the Erlking is a malevolent elf who haunts the woods, preying on children who stay too long in the forest. The creature has been the subject of numerous poems, songs, …

Jun 26, 2025 · The Erlking is a mythical figure from Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, known for luring children into danger. He embodies fears related to nature and innocence, evolving …

The Erl-King, dramatic ballad by J.W. von Goethe, written in 1782 and published as Der Erlkönig. The poem is based on the Germanic legend of a malevolent elf who haunts the Black Forest, …

“Erlking” is the English shape of the German Erlkönig, a name used in German Romanticism for a spirit figure sometimes framed as a king of the fairies.

It depicts the death of a child assailed by a supernatural being, the Erlking, a king of the fairies. It was originally written by Goethe as part of a 1782 Singspiel, Die Fischerin.

Oct 3, 2024 · Erlking, or Erlkönig, has its roots in early Germanic folklore, representing the embodiment of nature’s dark side. This mythical figure often personifies death or the dangers …