Bard of the Deep: Underwater Cave Waltz

Watercolor-style fantasy scene inside an illuminated underwater cave. A bard sits on a rock ledge, robes and hair drifting with the current, playing a golden lyre that emits a faint warm glow. Soft blue-green washes populate the scene, with coral formations, seaweed, and bioluminescent algae clinging to the cave walls. Schools of tiny fish drift by while jellyfish pulse in the dim light; bubbles rise in curved trails that resemble musical notes. Stalactites hang from the ceiling and ancient shell inscriptions are etched on the walls. A beam of sunlight penetrates from an opening above, scattering caustics across the sandy floor. The composition is a three-quarter view from slightly above, with wet-on-wet watercolor textures, soft edges, and gentle pigment bleeding to evoke an ethereal mood.