High quality 3D portrait rendering of a Ghoul standing sentinel at the Gates of the Damned. Its skeletal form is elegantly elongated and draped in tattered, ancient rags; deeply etched bones gleam under the flickering glow of hellfire. Its eyes blaze with a fierce crimson intensity, casting a piercing gaze that wards off intruders. In the backdrop, the searing flames of the inferno dance with vivid detail, creating a chilling yet mesmerizing scene. The ambiance is enveloped in dark fantasy horror, employing a dramatic and cinematic red lighting that enhances the menacing aura. Rendered with a soft-focus effect, capturing an otherworldly depth of field, the image possesses a captivating allure typical of artstation quality, with the lens set to f/2.2.