Meerkat Adventurer in a Dragon's Lair

An anime-inspired illustration of a curious meerkat standing upright in a dragon's cavern, exploring a treasure-filled lair. Warm amber torches cast glowing reflections on gold coins and jeweled piles; smoky air swirls around jagged cavern walls. In the shadowy background, a colossal dragon watches, its silhouette and glowing eyes barely visible. The meerkat wears a tiny explorer scarf and a small satchel, with a brave, determined expression. Rendered in vibrant anime style with big expressive eyes, clean linework, and soft gradient shading. Dramatic perspective with a low camera angle looking up at the meerkat to emphasize courage, and cinematic lighting and depth of field. Color palette dominated by golds, ambers, and earthy browns, with accents of emerald from gems.