A dark royal figure sitting on a throne, shown in a wide cinematic composition. The throne stands on a massive mountain of skulls, symbolic and sculptural, non-graphic. The character is seated front-facing, upright and dominant, calm and authoritative. The face is fully covered with a cracked skull mask, stone-like, worn, realistic. The crown is royal and minimalist, spiked like a traditional king’s crown, symmetrical and elegant, made of refined gold spikes, noble proportions. The character wears a dark draped cloak and ceremonial royal garments with deep, flowing folds. Hands resting calmly on the throne, composed and controlled. Dramatic romanticism-style lighting, strong chiaroscuro, deep shadows and glowing highlights. Epic, emotional atmosphere, sense of tragedy and grandeur. Dark, moody environment with a painterly background. Romanticism painting style, 19th century oil painting aesthetic, dramatic composition, expressive light, emotional intensity. Ultra-realistic painterly realism, fine art look, high detail.