Anime Basilisk in a Canyon Sunset

An anime-style basilisk winds along the edge of a sunlit canyon. Massive red and orange sandstone cliffs loom on both sides, carved by wind and time. The basilisk is covered in iridescent emerald-green scales, with a sleek serpentine body, a regal dragon-like crest, and large expressive anime eyes that glow faintly. Its gaze hints at petrifying power, but its expression is intelligent and wary. The scene is bathed in golden hour light, long shadows, and heat shimmer rising from the canyon floor. Dust motes swirl in the air, and distant mesas stretch along the horizon. The perspective is dynamic, shot from a low angle to emphasize the creature's length and presence, with wind-ruffled scales and a curling tail. Subtle runes glow along its spine, adding a touch of magic to the encounter.