Gothic Village Under Moonlit Shadows

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A dark and gothic digital painting, depicting a medieval village nestled in a valley beneath the looming presence of a formidable castle, all set against a stormy, moonlit night. The sky is dark and heavy with clouds, a full moon casting an eerie glow through a break in the clouds, illuminating the castle and parts of the village. Rain is falling steadily, creating streaks of light and reflections on the wet surfaces.

In the foreground, to the left, a gnarled, dark tree with bare branches reaches up towards the sky, its intricate network of limbs occupying the upper left quadrant. Below the tree, a stone well with a wooden canopy stands by a winding, muddy road that curves through the village. Scattered human skulls lie on the ground around the well. Further along the road, several wooden handcarts are parked, some overturned.

To the right, a multi-story stone and timber-framed house dominates the mid-ground. A figure resembling Christ on a crucifix is affixed to the exterior of the house, above a wooden balcony. The building's stone walls are textured and appear weathered, with small windows. The balcony is made of rough-hewn wood and has ropes and branches intertwined within its structure. More skulls are visible