ceremonial sentinel · stoic · loyal · sword bearer · citadel gates · disciplined · strict · historical pageantry · military tradition
Before the wrought-iron gates of the Citadel, a figure stands as if carved from stone. His scarlet-and-gold coat is a stark banner against the grey stone. The chatter of the crowd washes over him, a tide he refuses to acknowledge. Only the subtle tension in his gloved hand, resting on the pommel of his sword, hints at the sentinel beneath the statue.