Epic fantasy illustration of a majestic Leonin paladin with a fierce lion-face, clad in ornate armor and wielding a gleaming axe and a sturdy shield, standing resolutely in a vast, sun-scorched desert, dramatic low-angle view emphasizing power and strength, warm golden hour lighting enhancing the intricate details of the armor, swirling sand in the air adding a sense of movement, "Defender of the Sun, Guardian of the Sands" | Fantasy