Cosplayer Shiela -- one half of the duo behind Aicosu -- suited up in full Nightingale armor as Skyrim's queen of the Thieves' Guild, Karliah.

This nice change of pace from Skyrim cosplay involving the now-played-out steel Dovahkiin helmet earned first place in the gaming category at the Phoenix Comic Con's 2012 masquerade.

Nocturnal would be so proud.

[aicosu.]