A meticulously crafted fantasy katana inspired by the aesthetics of Elden Ring, designed with a hyper-realistic yet hand-painted illustration style. The blade features intricate, masterfully engraved patterns and ancient runes, appearing as if they were etched by a legendary blacksmith. The slightly curved blade has a battle-worn yet refined look, with a polished yet subtly weathered steel texture. The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in high-quality leather bindings with delicate gold or silver embellishments. The tsuba (guard) is intricately designed with gothic and otherworldly elements, resembling a relic from a forgotten empire. Faint, glowing magical inscriptions line the blade, blending traditional samurai craftsmanship with dark fantasy aesthetics. The image is presented in a painterly, hand-drawn illustration style, avoiding an artificial AI-generated look. It features detailed shading, soft brushwork, and natural imperfections, making it feel like a concept sketch by a skilled fantasy artist. The background is a matte black canvas, with soft and cinematic lighting that highlights the katana’s contours and engravings. Ultra-detailed, 8K resolution, high-quality fantasy concept art, resembling a hand-crafted digital painting rather than an AI-rendered image. --ar 9:16