The golden lion and the sun are the crest of the De Glenrui royal family, as well as the design on the military flag of the Glenrui Empire and the soul of its army.
A lion embroidered in pure gold thread and a red sun dyed with ochre sand billow against the black satin banner, leading the empire's finest soldiers to victory wherever they go.
Beneath the banner gather Glenrui's bravest and most fearless warriors, advancing over blood, flesh, and charred bones. They only advance; they never retreat. No matter how sturdy the fortress or how stubborn the enemy, nothing can stop their march except death. To die on the battlefield and be buried in the wilderness is their most glorious end.
In the eyes of their enemies, they are vicious invaders, like the fearsome, savage army ants of the desert. Wherever they pass, no sign of life remains. They plunder jewels, beautiful women, gold, and grain, and slaughter infants and unarmed elders.
But in the eyes of the empire's people, they are triumphant heroes, protectors as brave and powerful as lions, crushing and killing anyone who dares invade their territory. They return with vast war indemnities, wagonloads of cheap slaves, and boundless glory.
The golden lion and the blazing sun are with them.
