SciFi and Fantasy Art: The Emerald Lion returns

The trials for prince Arallion has been set, he has been taken to the vast jungle, to fend for himself, It is a coming of age right. He has been in the deepests parts of the jungle for three years now. All future warriors , even royalty, must endure this right. 

All have been preparing for his return, his father and mother wait anxiously. suddenly something stirs at the edge of the jungle, then something appears. A large muscle bound individual covered in a golden armor, with a large green mane?  It is prince Arallion. The celebration begins, as well as his story......