Mist-Wrapped Swamp in a Castle Courtyard

An anime-style illustration of a castle courtyard transformed into a swamp at twilight. Crumbling grey stone walls enclose a shallow, murky pool dotted with lily pads and glowing bioluminescent fungi along damp edges. Mist coils over the water, reflecting pale moonlight and amber torchlight. Vines and moss cling to arches, with tattered banners fluttering in a light breeze. A weeping willow drapes over the pool, its long branches brushing the water’s surface. In the center, a submerged marble knight statue overgrown with algae peers from the water, while dragonflies with neon-blue wings hover above. A lone anime heroine in light armor or a cloak stands at the water’s edge, hair fluttering, eyes wide with curiosity, a soft magical sigil glowing on her palm. Warm orange lanterns along the walls cast reflections on the swamp, creating a moody contrast with emerald greens and teals. The composition is a wide shot with receding archways, dynamic perspective lines, crisp linework, and vibrant shading typical of anime, capturing a tranquil yet eerie magical atmosphere.