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ArtistHigh above a smoldering, once-imperial city, the four beasts (lion, bear, leopard and a horned creature) march in the sky like living constellations formed from starlight and smoke, each striding along a translucent causeway of cloud. Below, toppled colonnades and fractured domes glow with residual fire, their reflections rippling in black, oil-slick water that has flooded the streets. The composition echoes a ceremonial parade: each beast passes over a different quarter of the city, linking specific architectural styles to each empire, making the sky a moving timeline and the ruins a map of what their ascent and fall have cost.
Four large, muscular, feline-like creatures cast in mystical smoke walk side by side across a horizontal ethereal light that divides the image into an upper and lower section. From left to right, the first creature is a lion with a thick brown mane, light brown fur, and a coiled tail. It has a powerful build, and its face is visible, showing teeth. The second creature is a white, furry bear-like animal with short hair and a bear-like snout. The third creature resembles a cheetah with its distinctive spotted fur patterns and a slender frame. It has a long, flexible tail. The fourth creature resembles a lion but has horns, a thick grey-white mane, a horned snout, and a grey-white fur coat. All four creatures are walking left to right with their mouths slightly open, as if in a growl. Streaks of smoke rise from behind the creatures and above them, swirling into the dark, cloudy sky, where faint stars speckle the background. The lowermost section of the image shows an ancient city in ruins, bathed in a dim, misty light. The city is partially submerged in water, which appears dark and reflective, mirroring the soft glow from the fires ignited throughout the city. Damaged
