From the ashes a hero rises... *toot

*SEE ALSO:Photoshop battle of a little dog destroying a sofa is all the drama you could ask for

Most Photoshop battles start with an image which, while entertaining, is largely rooted in reality.

This is not one of those Photoshop battles. The image seems to originate from this Instagram post.

Mashable Top StoriesStay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news.Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletterBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Thanks for signing up!

View this post on Instagram

Soon enough it landed on Reddit. People took the Dark Souls theme pretty seriously.

As terrifying as Lovecraftian-horror bosses come.Credit: frank_punk/imgur/instagramExecutioner Smough looking dapper as ever.Credit: ptrikle/imgur/instagramThe horror.Credit: reddit/imgur/instagram

But Dark Souls isn't the only aesthetic that suits our brassy hero.

A giraffe-necked Frankengregor is a happy Frankengregor.Credit: reddit/imgur/instagramThis 'Final Fantasy' one is actually pretty adorable.Credit: tmickyd/imgur/instagram"'Tis but a scratch! Actually could you please not scratch my tuba? They're pretty expensive is all..."Credit: nadya_hates_say/imgur/instagramTHIS. IS. TUBA!Credit: GRANDEMASTER/IMGUR/INSTAGRAMYu-Gi-Oh-No-Is-That-a-Tuba?Credit: _awkwadaf_/imgur/instagramJedi Tuba Knight works pretty well too.Credit: Epcc7890/imgur/instagram

And finally...

Pure genius.Credit: sp__ace/imgur/Instagram

Thank you, Tuba knight. May your valour never be forgotten. *Toot*.

---

Featured Video For You

---

No waves? No problem! These electric boards let you surf on calm waters with ease.

---