Welcome to Jhuntara's sanctuary, a shallow mountain springwater lake hidden somewhere within the realm of Tarias. It is here that Jhuntara sought refuge after her near-fatal battle with a dark entity from another realm. In the center of the lake, an archway of marble and silver marks the spot where she re-emerged from the lake to imbue her champion's sword with the last of her divine power. Legend says the archway also serves as a gateway, which harnesses the rays of the sun to create a portal to Jhuntara's celestial temple.

As for the creation of this image, I have spent dozens of hours learning and testing various techniques required to make everything from terrain transitions for the lakeshore to creating the illusion of an alpine forest in the background. All that is left for me is to make a few lighting adjustments to the forground trees, and decide if I want to add a portal effect under the archway. Your comments and ideas are welcome and encouraged!