Avalanche in the Medieval Citadel — Concept Art

An epic concept art scene of a colossal avalanche raging toward a snowbound medieval fortress. A stone castle perched on a cliff, with timber palisades, watchtowers, and a partially frozen drawbridge. Figures in wool cloaks, leather armor, and chainmail scramble along ramparts as banners snap and torches glow, while a horse-drawn cart is swallowed by the snow. In the foreground, jagged ice shards, powder snow, and gusting wind ripple across the scene. The midground shows the avalanche tearing down a steep slope, sweeping away snow, rocks, and trees; the fortress trembles as the avalanche approaches. In the distance, towering snow-covered mountains under a gray, stormy sky. Lighting is dramatic: cold blue and slate shadows contrasting with warm orange torches and embers. Textures: rough stone walls, weathered timber, fur-lined cloaks, iron armor, and frost on beards. Style: cinematic, painterly concept art with high detail, dynamic motion, and a strong sense of scale; medieval fantasy mood with gritty realism.