tutelar (adjective)

1. The painting depicted a tutelar figure watching over a group of children playing in a garden.

2. The ancient temple was built with a tutelar statue guarding the entrance.

3. The mysterious presence in the woods was believed to be a tutelar spirit that protected the forest from intruders.

4. In the magical realm, every household had a tutelar creature that ensured the safety of its inhabitants.