Death Figure Meets Majestic Serpent in Magical Forest

a gritty graphic illustration, Studio Ghibli Dark Fairytale, The image depicts a haunting yet serene scene deep in a magical forest, where a skeletal figure—reminiscent of Death—stands holding a single lit candle. Cloaked in a dark hooded robe, the figure's exposed chest and pale bones contrast with the warm, flickering light of the candle it holds. The flame casts a soft glow on nearby foliage, revealing glowing mushrooms and enchanted plants that pulse gently with bioluminescent colors—teals, oranges, and deep forest greens. Facing the figure is a large, majestic serpent with shimmering blue-green scales and golden eyes. The snake's forked tongue flickers out inquisitively, as if in silent communion with Death. The background is rich with detail, hinting at a twilight sky filled with stars and a distant golden light on the horizon—perhaps a setting sun or a mystical rift in the sky. The entire scene feels like an oil painting brought to life—lush, textured, and dreamlike. It evokes the stillness of an ancient ritual or the quiet moment before a story turns. Despite the eerie subject matter, the image has a tranquil, almost reverent quality—Death here isn’t menacing, but wise and patient, meeting the serpent not as an enemy, but an equal.