Runic Stone in a Castle Courtyard - Concept Art

An epic concept art scene set in a medieval castle courtyard at twilight. In the center stands a weathered standing stone carved with ancient runes that glow faintly in blue-green light. The runes twist along the stone's surface, and wisps of mist curl from its base. Surrounding the stone, the courtyard is paved with worn flagstones, moss in the cracks, and ivy creeping up the mortar. In the background rise towering castle walls with crenellations, arched gateways, and flickering torches casting warm amber light. Banner tapes flutter in a soft breeze. The air is cool and carries a faint echo of distant drums. The scene is rendered in painterly concept art style, with cinematic lighting, high detail, dramatic perspective, and a moody color palette of midnight blues, stone grays, and warm torch gold. The runic stone feels ancient and sacred, with glyphs hinting at long-forgotten magic. Dynamic brushwork and subtle atmospheric fog enhance depth, with the focus on the runic stone as the focal point while the courtyard recedes toward distant towers.