Shiver me timbers! It be a Pirate Cove!

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A dramatic and painterly scene depicting a pirate invasion at night. In the foreground, four figures stand on a rocky, sandy shore, holding flaming torches aloft, casting warm light on themselves and the immediate surroundings. Their backs are to the viewer, and they look out towards a bay or harbor.

To the left, a large, ornate stone fortress or castle with multiple towers and battlements is illuminated by many lanterns or torches, casting an inviting glow from its windows and entrance. A crowd of people gathers near a pier extending from the fortress into the water. Palm trees with wind-swept fronds line the shore near the fortress.

In the midground, the calm, turquoise-green water of the bay reflects the light from the torches and the ominous sky. Several ships are docked or anchored in the water. A large pirate ship with a black Jolly Roger flag featuring a skull and crossbones prominently displayed on its mainmast, and another black banner waving from its stern, dominates the right side of the image. Its dark, intricate rigging and brown hull are visible against the stormy sky. Other smaller ships and boats are also present in the bay, including one pulling up to the pier at the fortress.

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