A mystical ancient tree with a bright beam of light shining through its canopy, waterfalls cascading from its roots into a pool.

A large, round, ancient tree stands in a dark, shadowed environment, surrounded by a sense of mystery and quiet power. The tree’s broad canopy is lush and full, but its top has been cleanly transformed into a perfectly circular lake that reaches all the way to the outer edge of the leaves. Sixteen elegant, smooth wooden spires rise evenly from the rim of the lake. Each spire tapers gracefully as it ascends, twisting in a synchronized rightward helix above the water. Together they spiral upward to form a dome-like canopy, nearly touching at the top but leaving a small circular opening — a skylight — at the apex. From the center of the lake, a brilliant vertical beam of light shoots straight upward through that opening, illuminating the dark surroundings and casting a soft glow over the tree and landscape. In two or three places, water spills gently over the lake’s rim, creating thin waterfalls that flow down the tree and merge into a single river winding away from its base. The overall tone should be ethereal, mystical, and awe-inspiring — a balance of light and shadow, with glowing highlights from the beam of light contrasting against the moody darkness of the environment. See more