Scene 3 takes place in a prayer chamber within a monastic environment. In this moment, the protagonist pauses to pray, allowing the audience to observe a glimpse of her daily rituals and adding emotional depth to the overall story. This scene also provides a quieter contrast to the tension in the previous sequences, grounding the character’s inner world before the narrative escalates again.
Visually, I was strongly inspired by the monastery atop the highest peak in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, home of the Greybeards. The architecture, atmosphere, and sense of spiritual isolation from that location offered valuable reference points for my own composition. I wanted the space to feel solemn yet intimate, ancient yet lived-in—a place where the protagonist’s faith and doubts coexist.
For the lighting, I experimented with a warm, concentrated key light to capture the ambience of a sunset filtering into the room. This golden, almost sacred glow highlights the character in a soft but dramatic way, suggesting a moment of contemplation before the story darkens again. To enhance the visual interest, I introduced multiple layers of subtle fill lights, shaping the stone surfaces and guiding the viewer’s eye. These adjustments helped the environment feel more painterly, with richer depth and a stronger sense of atmosphere.