Gryphon by Ella's Arcanum Minis

Half eagle, half lion, and entirely sovereign — the gryphon suffers no trespassers in its mountain domain, and those who earn its trust count themselves among the luckiest souls in any realm.

• ✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK
• ✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime
• ✔ Compatible with D&D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs
• ✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf

This gryphon sculpt from Ella's Arcanum Minis captures the creature mid-display — wings fanned wide, feathers layered in crisp overlapping detail from quill to tip, and taloned forelegs braced against the rocky ground. The eagle head is turned with alert authority, hooked beak slightly open, keen eyes forward. The leonine hindquarters flow naturally into a long, tufted tail held aloft, and the feathered chest plumage gives way to sleek feline flanks with a satisfying transition of textures across the body.

The level of feather and scale detail throughout makes this an exceptionally rewarding miniature to paint. Dry-brushed plumage will catch beautifully on the raised feather edges, while the fur on the haunches and chest offers a soft contrast for blending. Whether you paint it in traditional golden tones, silver-grey highland colours, or something more fantastical, the sculpt has the depth of detail to reward every approach.

As a gaming piece, the gryphon fills a wealth of encounter roles — a territorial alpha defending a mountain eyrie, a bonded companion to a knightly order, a creature sought by rangers and druids, or simply a magnificent hazard for a party travelling highland roads. As a display piece, the wingspan and dynamic posture give it real presence on a shelf.

Adventurers who'll love this mini:

• Dungeon Masters building high-altitude wilderness encounters or knightly campaign arcs
• Rangers, paladins, and druids whose character has bonded with or befriended a gryphon
• Painters drawn to complex layered feather and fur textures on a single sculpt
• Collectors seeking a classic fantasy creature rendered with genuine anatomical care

Encounter Hook: The party crests a highland ridge to find a gryphon standing over a wounded knight — not attacking, but circling protectively. The knight's heraldry belongs to an order the players have heard of. The gryphon has chosen the fallen rider as its ward and will allow no one close until someone passes its silent test of worthiness.

Details

• Sculptor: Ella's Arcanum Minis
• Scale: 32mm
• Supplied unpainted and unassembled where applicable
• Supported and unsupported variants available

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Pairs well with beast encounter collections and mountain and highland campaigns — or explore more from Ella's Arcanum Minis.

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Ready to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK.