A dramatic book cover for 'Triumphâs Shadow: Book 1' by Brad Isles, set in 117 AD Rome. Foreground: Crumbling Colosseum under a stormy sky with lightning. Central: Glowing green Celtic-runed golden laurel wreath wrapped in twisting black curse vines like serpents. A lone raven perches on a broken Roman eagle statue, eyes glowing red as MorrĂgan's omen. Below: Silhouettes of a Roman legionary with pilum and a Celtic gladiator with net and trident fighting. Looming in shadows: A massive basiliskâhuge serpentine dragon with mosaic Roman eagle scales, emperor crown, red glowing eyes, no arms or trident, petrifying gaze hinted by stone cracks. Color palette: Gold, crimson, deep green for epic fantasy horror. Text: 'Triumphâs Shadow: Book 1' in bold gold serif font at top, 'Brad Isles' in elegant script below, subtle vine border. Highly detailed, cinematic lighting, 1600x2560 px vertical eBook orientation." See more