# Broken Spire - Art Style Prompt

Use this file to craft prompts for generating frames in ComfyUI or RunPod.

## TARGET STYLE

Dark, gritty, 18+ anime style - Castlevania Netflix anime inspired.

---

## Positive Prompt (ADD THIS)

best quality, dark fantasy art style, Castlevania Netflix anime style, oil painting aesthetic, gritty dark sci-fi, mattefinish, dark ambient lighting, cinematic, high contrast, film grain, mature themes, intense emotions, volumetric lighting, sharp focus

### Character-Specific Additions

- Ash: young protagonist, determined expression, dark hair, casual clothing
- Far-Future Ash (villain): villain, intimidating, imposing, corrupted, dark armor, menacing presence
- Everly: fierce warrior woman, battle-worn, determined
- Éva Moreau: scientist, analytical expression, laboratory coat
- Nova: tech-savvy, cybernetic enhancements, neon accents
- Violet: mysterious, arcane powers, dark robes
- Lin Weishan: confident, martial arts stance, action ready
- TC-23: android, mechanical details, glowing eyes
- Jonas: supporting character, weary but resolute

### Scene-Specific Additions

- Combat: action scene, dynamic pose, intense battle, blood, injuries
- Romance/Intimate: intimate moment, emotional connection, chemistry
- Dark/Villain: evil presence, darkness, ominous, menacing aura
- Reveal/Plot: plot revelation, dramatic lighting, pivotal moment
- Ending: powerful final shot, dramatic, emotionally resonant

---

## Negative Prompt (ADD THIS)

shiny, glossy, plastic, bright, overexposed, cartoon, anime style generic, childish, clean, sterile, simple background, flat lighting, low quality, worst quality, blurry, fuzzy

---

## Example Frame Prompt

### Frame 1 - Ash and Lin First Meeting

Prompt:
cinematic shot, Ash meets Lin Weishan in the ruined spire, dark sci-fi setting, Castlevania anime style, oil painting aesthetic, volumetric lighting, dark ambient lighting, action ready pose, determined expressions, dark fantasy art, mattefinish, high contrast, film grain, mature themes, intense emotions

Negative:
bright, shiny, glossy, plastic, cartoonish, simple, flat lighting, childish, low quality

---

## Notes

- Use film grain and mattefinish to reduce the shiny/plastic look
- Add dark ambient lighting or volumetric lighting for atmosphere
- Use high contrast to emphasize the dark/gritty feel
- For 18+ content: add mature themes, intense emotions, emotional connection
- Avoid generic anime terms - be specific about Castlevania style

---

## Revision History

- v1.0 (2026-04-12) - Initial creation - Castlevania-inspired dark gritty style