A towering ancient pillar carved from weathered quartz, its surface cracked and embedded with glowing crystal veins. Deep, worn symbols are etched into the stone, pulsating with a faint mystical light. Jagged edges and fractures suggest centuries of decay, yet the pillar still stands strong. Subtle mist swirls around its base, hinting at an eerie presence. Dark scorch marks and claw-like scratches mar the surface, as if something tried to tear it down.