Art style: Cinematic Realistic.
In a dark, throne room made of jagged rock, Lord Malakor stares into a swirling pool of dark energy that shows a faint image of Lyra and the compass. His gauntleted fist clenches in anticipation. Style: Epic Fantasy Illustration.
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FINAL STYLE ENFORCEMENT (this is the authoritative rendering directive — it overrides any style wording elsewhere in the prompt):
Render this image entirely in "Cinematic Realistic" style. Match the lighting grammar, material response, colour science, level of realism / stylisation, line weight, and shading model typical of "Cinematic Realistic". Keep the subject, composition, camera angle, lighting direction, and colour palette from the description above — but EVERY surface, skin, fabric, material, and environmental element must be rendered in the "Cinematic Realistic" idiom, not in any other medium.
Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly):
- Lord Malakor: A tall, imposing figure clad in shadowy, obsidian armor that seems to absorb the light. His face is hidden behind a dark, horned helmet, and his voice is a low, menacing whisper.
