A nighttime scene of a grand medieval castle from the High Middle Ages, its stone walls towering above the surrounding landscape. The castle is illuminated by the soft glow of torches and candlelight flickering in narrow, arched windows. The inner courtyard is alive with activity; armored knights gather around a blazing fire, their faces reflecting the warm light, while stablehands tend to horses in the dimly lit stables. The silhouette of the castle’s keep looms against a starry sky, with the moon casting a pale light over the battlements. Inside, through an open window, a glimpse of a grand hall is visible, where nobles dine and minstrels play, the sound of lutes and the hum of conversation filling the air. The surrounding forest is dark and mysterious, with only the rustling of leaves and distant hoots of owls breaking the silence of the night