A dark, mystical forest with towering ancient trees shrouded in mist

A dark, mystical forest with towering ancient trees shrouded in mist. The trees have gnarled branches that reach out like twisted hands, with faint, glowing runes etched into their bark. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of fallen leaves, and in the center, a narrow path leads deeper into the woods, disappearing into the shadows. The light is dim, with a soft, ethereal glow coming from distant, unseen sources, creating an atmosphere of both wonder and foreboding. This image could have occasional flickers of light or shadow movements to evoke the sense of being watched or followed, keeping the viewers immersed in the story's eerie and mysterious setting. Image should be 16:9.