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Art style: Cinematic Realistic. Medium-wide shot of a fourteen-year-old Hero standing on a rocky plateau. He is in the center of a circle of elders and younger children, bending down to lift a massive, smooth river stone. The lighting is the harsh, direct sun of midday, emphasizing the strain in his muscles and the determination on his face. In the background, the village is visible far below. The tone is one of high stakes and communal pride. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FINAL STYLE ENFORCEMENT (this is the authoritative rendering directive — it overrides any style wording elsewhere in the prompt): Render this image entirely in "Cinematic Realistic" style. Match the lighting grammar, material response, colour science, level of realism / stylisation, line weight, and shading model typical of "Cinematic Realistic". Keep the subject, composition, camera angle, lighting direction, and colour palette from the description above — but EVERY surface, skin, fabric, material, and environmental element must be rendered in the "Cinematic Realistic" idiom, not in any other medium. Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly): - The Hero: A Caucasian male with deep-set dark eyes, thick dark curly hair, and a prominent, noble nose. His face shows a progression from soft childhood features at age four to a lean, determined look at eight, a sharp-jawed youth at fourteen, and finally a powerful, bearded young man. He is depicted in various stages of life against a backdrop of high mountain peaks and ancient stone villages. The lighting is natural and dramatic, highlighting his resilient and focused expression. He wears traditional Caucasian mountain attire including a wool tunic and leather boots. - The Father: A middle-aged Caucasian man in his late thirties with a thick dark beard, intense dark eyes, and a weathered complexion from mountain life. He has a broad, powerful build and a stoic, authoritative posture. He is seen in a traditional mountain courtyard with stone walls and wooden beams. The lighting is warm and directional, emphasizing his rugged features and the quiet strength of a mentor. He wears a traditional wool cherkesska and a leather belt. - The Grandfather: An elderly Caucasian man with a long, flowing white beard and deep wrinkles around his wise, observant dark eyes. He possesses a calm and dignified aura, often seen seated on a wooden bench or standing by a stone hearth. The background is a traditional mountain home with hanging tapestries and wooden tools. Soft, diffused natural light catches the silver in his hair and the texture of his aged skin. He wears a traditional papakha hat and a heavy wool cloak.