An imposing snow beast towers on the icy expanse, embodying the grandeur of epic fantasy scenes with a manticore's majestic grace. It stands amidst explosive wildlife, captured with terragen techniques and rendered in dark gray hues. The creature, exuding caninecore strength, displays a fierce and determined facial expression. Every inch of this mythical beast is realized in hyper-realistic, hyper-detailed rendering, achieving a masterpiece at 32k UHD quality. As it advances toward the snow, its claws carve through the frosty landscape. This scene, inspired by the grandeur of 2D game art and mythical lore, offers a blend of cold and detached atmosphere reminiscent of a National Geographic photo filtered through the lens of Salvator Rosa. The digital artistry elevates the fantasy into a hyper-realistic portrayal, crafting a vivid masterpiece in the realm of mythical marvels.