An illustrated scene of the daily activity of an orc trader disrupted by the destruction of a large orc city with a nuclear strike from a foreign, non-orcish enemy. The orcs are single-sex amphibian humanoids that are outwardly masculine in appearance (they are loosely inspired by Warhammer orcs and whiptail lizards). Their daily life is as “normal” as usual, with a few looking outward to see the mushroom cloud in question. Composed in the illustration is a toll collector standing behind his own tent and his accompanying executioner for those who refuse to pay the toll to exit the city with anything valuable. To the centre is a large amphibian mount carried by the merchant and rider, alongside an accompanying guard to protect trade goods.
Burning of Orcopolis
Done over 10 days in 15 hours.
Amphibian orcs see a greater threat than themselves - with their city destroyed by alien dragons.
Admittedly while making this, not in a good mood. Been trying to finish this project by April asap.
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