Note: As usual, all my images were created on my cheap smartphone and free Android apps.

From the Dan Simmons' "Hyperion Cantos" Fan Art collection -

Here's "The Shrike"...

The Shrike is a being of incredible power and strength, and of dauntingly imposing appearance, although of uncertain origin or motive.

It is a character and literary device of paramount importance to the Hyperion Cantos universe, appearing on all books of the saga.

Initially introduced as the stuff of legends in the planet of Hyperion, the monster goes on to enter the narratives of each major character of the saga. It plays major roles in both individual story lines and in the major arc of human history as told by the Cantos.

Its time-traveling abilities notwithstanding, the Shrike is a formidable combatant. Its many thorns and blades allow it to effortlessly eviscerate and dismember virtually any opponent, and it often chooses to do so in an extremely gruesome and painful manner.

It is also nearly invulnerable to damage: conventional weapons have absolutely no effect on the creature, and it can even withstand being submerged in molten rock.

(Source: https://hyperioncantos.fandom.com/wiki/Shrike)

This creation and the rest of the "Hyperion" and "Crestfallen Reflection" collections will be signed, minted and listed NFTs NLT Q1 2022.

May you and yours be well and loving life today.

In Lak'ech, JaiChai

(JaiChai 23 NOV 2021. Simultaneous multi-site submissions posted. All rights reserved.)