Snowbound Anime in a Medieval Castle

A snow-covered medieval castle courtyard at twilight rendered in anime style. Tall stone walls and arched gatehouses loom over a frozen fountain, banners fluttering, and warm torches casting amber glows on the fresh snow. Snowflakes drift through the air as a young mage with silver hair and azure eyes stands in a fur-trimmed white cloak, holding a glowing crystal staff. Nearby, a knight in ornate armor and a cloaked companion watch from behind, their breath visible in the cold air. Soft cel-shading and painterly highlights give the scene a vibrant, cinematic anime feel. Frosted evergreens line the courtyards, distant gargoyles perched on battlements, and a pale moon peeks through the snowfall.