Mysterious towers, ancient stone walls, Gothic architecture, intricate carvings, stained glass windows, dimly lit interior, ornate chandeliers, grand staircase, old books, scrolls, quills, inkwells, globes, celestial maps, mysterious artifacts, professorial figure, bespectacled, white beard, worn leather-bound tomes, tweed jacket, holding a lantern, standing at the edge of a grand balcony, overlooking a misty night, foggy atmosphere, soft moonlight, warm lighting, cinematic composition, 3/4 view, facial close-up.