Viking in a Submerged City

A photorealistic Viking stands knee-deep in icy, rain-slick floodwaters in the middle of a submerged medieval city. The water swirls around ruined stone streets, toppled columns, and half-sunken facades; distant silhouettes of longboats drift under a stormy, smoke-gray sky. The Viking wears a weathered fur cloak over a leather jerkin and chainmail, a horned helmet for mythic flair, and a round shield strapped to his back while he grips a gleaming battle-axe in his right hand. His beard and hair are wet, droplets clinging to his skin and armor. Dramatic backlighting from a copper-pink sunset or dawn peeks through heavy clouds, reflecting off the rippling water and casting moody highlights on armor, wood, and leather. Mist coils around standing structures; rain adds texture with splashes and droplets; the scene feels cinematic, gritty, and heroic, with hyperreal detail: wet leather, moss on stone, rivets, and spray from the waves. Shot with a slightly low-angle, cinematic 50mm lens, ultra-detailed textures, and an 8k realistic quality; aspect ratio 16:9.