# GOTHIC CHURCH/GRAVEYARD REFERENCE

**File:** `gothic_church_reference.jpg`  
**Type:** Building Reference (Church/Mystical House)  
**Style:** Smooth cartoon with thick outlines

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## **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`

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## **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

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## **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.

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**Added:** 2026-01-05  
**Source:** User-provided reference  
**Status:** Master reference for gothic buildings