Dec 8, 2023
I added Tradlak to the digital sprite lineup.
I added Tradlak to the digital sprite lineup.
I ran across this article from Newsweek from 2021 and had to make my own version:
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Citizens Obsessed With Empress' 'Attractive' Imperial Guards 05/01/4227
A pair of handsome imperial guards have caught the public eye after they were photographed while accompanying the empress during a visit to Kevoria.
Empress Jhea' Vizadani Vazali was seen shopping with her sister and nephew in downtown Vaxton.
However, the monarch ended up being outshined by two imperial guards who were photographed by paparazzi and whose images have caused a spike in tabloid sales.
The caption in the most recent issue of Third Moon News is "Forget the EMPRESS. The IMPERIAL GUARD be looking fine."
In the photographs, we can see one unidentified member of Her Excellency's security looking dapper, wearing dark glasses, khaki trousers, a navy blue jumper and a blue trench coat.
Another man dressed casually in a red darblot cap, green coat and beige trousers is seen shaking the first man's hand.
Our reporter went to Capitol Plaza and asked for reactions from passersby about the guards' photographs. One woman pointed to the first guard and said, "I call dibs."
Other comments included:
"Marry Me."
"Honestly the best use of my tax dollars."
"It's crucial that I see him without sunglasses."
"Let me tell you as a government attorney here in Shalanera, imperial guards are one of the few groups of attractive men here and they're always on the move."
"I could look at these guys all day."
"I have worked with them and I can confirm that they are some of the hottest people on this planet."
"How can one by arrested by the Imperial Guard? Asking for a friend."
Tradlak and Hazervia
Tradlak is a member of Empress Vazali's security detail, and if Chief Bronzar can't attend to matters himself Tradlak is the one he trusts the most to take over.
Hazervia is the empress' executive secretary. Keeping all the monarch's appointments and meetings straight is a daunting task, but she makes it look easy while also ensuring nobody goes into the empress' office unless they are wanted and expected.
The last picture I drew of her was from 2003, and the last one of Tradlak was even older, so I figured new portraits were long overdue for Bronzar's right-hand man and Vazali's indispensable assistant.