Majestic griffin atop a crumbling tower above misty forest

A majestic griffin with iridescent plumage sits atop a crumbling tower, overlooking a mystical, mist-shrouded forest. Ancient, luminous runes are engraved in the stone. The griffin guards a hidden passage. Highly detailed digital painting with surreal elements and dramatic, cinematic lighting, inspired by the ethereal, magical realism of Zdzisław Beksiński and the complex fantasy worlds of John Howe. Luminous, otherworldly colors and atmospheric fog create a sense of concealed secrets.