Sentinel of the Sky: The Skyward Guardian

An epic cinematic image of a colossal sentinel of the sky: a humanoid guardian clad in iridescent crystalline armor etched with glowing gold runes; massive wings with metallic feathers spread wide as it hovers above a sea of billowing clouds. Its eyes burn cobalt, and a halo of starlight circles its helm. A windswept cloak trails behind, leaving a faint trail of light. The sentinel stands on a weather-worn pedestal formed from wind and weather, surveying floating islands with temples and towers in the distance. The sky is a dramatic gradient of dawn—soft pinks and gold at the horizon, deep indigo above, with faint auroras and distant thunderclouds. Foreground features wind-sculpted spires and jagged rock, while distant mountains peek through the cloud line. Rendered as ultra-detailed cinematic fantasy concept art with high dynamic range lighting, tactile textures (crystal, metal, fabric), and painterly brushwork suitable for 8k resolution.