Art by Sergio Toppi, graphic illustration, gritty, distressed, monochrome palette, ckbwaw, a digital artwork in the style of ckbwaw. A medieval knight clad in battle- worn blackened steel armor stands in a dim stone chamber, the surface of his plate marked by deep scratches, dents, and intricate filigree that catches the flickering torchlight. His helmet, adorned with elaborate gothic engravings, has a partially raised visor, revealing sharp, shadowed eyes beneath the heavy steel. The thick chainmail beneath the armor drapes over his shoulders, its interwoven links worn and tarnished. A Persian cat, its luxurious white fur stark against the knight’s dark armor, sits poised on his pauldron, its amber eyes gleaming with an almost otherworldly intelligence. The cat’s tail curls slightly, its fur ruffled by the cold, stagnant air of the chamber. Cracked stone walls loom in the background, worn smooth by time, their rough surfaces illuminated by the unsteady glow of torches casting deep, jagged shadows. Light and darkness clash, harsh contrasts emphasizing the rugged, battle- hardened form of the knight and the ethereal presence of the feline, the entire composition imbued with a raw, expressive intensity