Welcome to the debut piece of the Sovereign Chibi Beasts collection: Lion-Bird_The Guardian Beast. The Lore & Vision: In the ancient, forgotten reaches of the Sovereign Wilds, the high peaks are protected by an eternal sentinel. Born from the raw essence of the sky and the unbreakable spirit of the earth, the Lion-Bird stands watch. Do not let its stylized, compact form fool you—within its piercing gaze and sharp, commanding posture lies the fierce strength of a legendary predator. It is a noble protector, a loyal companion, and an unwavering shield against the dark. My vision for this series is to breathe life into legendary entities, reshaping them with an artistic language that balances massive, heavy character silhouettes with charming, stylized proportions. About the Sculpt: Every single curve, feathered layer, and claw on this guardian was meticulously modeled by hand. This model was sculpted entirely from scratch using Nomad Sculpt, capturing hours—and sometimes long, grueling months—of hard work, dedication, and obsessive refinement to ensure a flawless, high-detail finish. My artistic vision is absolutely uncompromising, and a sharp clarity of execution is something you will consistently see embedded in this debut piece and reflected across every single creation I release in the future. If you enjoy these designs, feel free to Follow my profile for more upcoming models and updates! 5. Settings and Manufacturing Instructions This miniature has been designed with clean volumes and solid, optimized shapes to ensure outstanding performance on both resin (SLA) and filament (FFF/FDM) 3D printers. 💡 Recommended Resin (SLA) Print Settings: Layer Height: 0.03mm – 0.05mm for crisp, ultra-high-definition details on the feathers and facial expressions. Orientation: Tilt the model backward at roughly 30 to 45 degrees to minimize support marks on the front face and clean chest fur. Supports: Light to medium auto-supports with manual anchoring on the lowest points of the wings, beak, and base. 💡 Recommended Filament (FDM) Print Settings: Layer Height: 0.12mm (Fine) or lower recommended to capture the stylized details properly. Infill: 15% – 20% (Gyroid infill pattern provides excellent structural strength). Perimeters/Walls: 3 perimeters for strong claw and wing tips. Supports: Tree supports / Organic supports are highly recommended for the overhangs beneath the outstretched wings and beak. They peel off cleanly without scarring the main body texture.