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+# GOTHIC CHURCH/GRAVEYARD REFERENCE
+
+**File:** `gothic_church_reference.jpg`  
+**Type:** Building Reference (Church/Mystical House)  
+**Style:** Smooth cartoon with thick outlines
+
+---
+
+## **VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS:**
+
+### **Building Style:**
+- Dark gothic architecture
+- Thick black outlines (SMOOTH, not pixel art)
+- Multi-level structure with steep roofs
+- Dark gray/purple color palette
+- Warm lantern lights (yellow/orange glow)
+- Purple mystical accents
+
+### **Key Elements:**
+- **Gravestones** - "RIP" markers, tilted/weathered
+- **Purple Crystals** - mystical gem decorations
+- **Lanterns** - hanging decorative lights
+- **Steep Roofs** - dark shingle texture
+- **Windows** - arched gothic style with purple glow
+- **Chimney** - stone tower with crystals on top
+- **Snow/Frost** - white accents on edges
+
+### **Color Palette:**
+- Building: Dark gray `#2C2C3C`
+- Roof: Charcoal `#1A1A2E`
+- Accents: Purple `#8B4789`
+- Lights: Warm yellow `#FFD700`
+- Crystals: Bright purple `#DA70D6`
+- Snow: White `#F0F8FF`
+
+---
+
+## **USE CASES:**
+
+1. **Church Building** - Župnik's church restoration
+2. **Graveyard Design** - Cemetery layout and gravestones
+3. **Mystical Buildings** - Fantasy/gothic structures
+4. **Night Scenes** - Lighting and atmosphere
+5. **Crystal/Gem Props** - Decorative elements
+
+---
+
+## **STYLE NOTES:**
+
+✅ **Perfect master reference for:**
+- Gothic architecture
+- Smooth cartoon outlines (NOT pixel art)
+- Atmospheric lighting
+- Mystical/magical elements
+- Graveyard props
+
+This reference demonstrates the EXACT smooth line quality we want for all gothic/church buildings in the game.
+
+---
+
+**Added:** 2026-01-05  
+**Source:** User-provided reference  
+**Status:** Master reference for gothic buildings
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