Dark elf sorcerer holds a glowing crystal staff and spellbook

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This rich dark fantasy illustration features an elven arcane mage standing in a misty starry ancient stone ruin, clad in ornate silver filigree armor and deep indigo and black robes. His purple crystal staff crackles with glowing arcane lightning, while he holds an embossed leather spellbook and his small red imp familiar rests lightly on his shoulder. The mood is mysterious and commanding, with a moody color palette of deep purple, black, and polished silver evoking classic dark magic themes.