“Basic Gryphon addition to my First Contact War universe. Because they’re also still a part of it, although I had focused on mares more :XD:  
While they don’t have as close of an affinity to magic as Equine Unicorns, they can definitely balance that out in other (more physical) methods, being a resourceful kind. Most of them anyway…
 
A fairly straightforward design, different configuration of amount of protection. No full body plate? Time for a shield then! Their claws do allow for a bit more… dexterity than those hoofed.
 
Slightly different approach, as I usually try although not always planned, in my shading. The contrast a bit more limited, along with the colourscheme. I approached it with a bit faster method, keeping brushstrokes simpler here and there, and just going straight into painting.
 
Anywho, beaks!”