A hyper-realistic character design of a Dark Souls-inspired knight, featuring intricately detailed armor with an ominous aesthetic. The knight is enveloped in a swirling mist, accentuating the atmospheric presence. The scene is crafted in ultra-realistic 8k using Octane Render and Unreal Engine, emphasizing texture and craftsmanship. Volumetric lighting creates a dramatic interplay of shadows and highlights, set against a high dynamic range (HDR) background. The composition is tailored to a 9:16 aspect ratio, revealing every nuance in a visually striking manner, composed with a highly detailed stylization and a cinematic sense of depth.