A skeleton seated at an ancient oak desk, bathed in the warm glow of a flickering lantern, surrounded by piles of dusty tomes and scattered parchments. The scene captures a western-style portrait essence, infused with a mystical, witchy academia atmosphere. The skeleton wears an elaborate, intricately detailed robe adorned with arcane symbols, its bony fingers delicately holding a quill poised over a parchment. The background shrouded in swirling mist, adding an ethereal quality to the composition. The artwork draws heavily from Eve Ventrue's style with close-up views of the skeleton’s ornate costume, the texture of its bones, and the dimly lit, enigmatic expressions. ZBrush-inspired detailing enhances the depth and realism, while the setting evokes an aura of scholarly mystery and age-old secrets.