Cedar Pennant — Saiga Steppe Standard Bearer

The story of Cedar Pennant

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The bearer of Cedar Pennant waits on the high ground until the last wagon reaches the grass road. The flag can be seen from farther away than the bearer can hear a voice. On days when the wind leans to the east, the bearer walks farther uphill so the cloth stays visible above the lower folds of land.

The route passes a handful of empty watchposts. A traveler who loses sight of the flag can still use the posts to check the direction of the next turn. The bearer pauses at each one long enough to compare the movement of the grass at ground level with the motion of the flag overhead.

The saiga's broad nose and ringed horns are the most recognizable parts of the profile. An ochre travel coat picks up the warm color of the steppe, while an indigo scarf and a plain blue banner stand out against it. The flagpole gives the character a strong vertical line in the open landscape.

At the last watchpost the bearer sees another blue banner rise in the distance. No one else was assigned that route, and the wind at the far hill appears to be blowing in the opposite direction. The wagons are already coming into view behind him.

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