That's INCREDIBLE. I hope they were able to parlay that into working together to keep their citizens alive and thriving. Maybe we could even learn a thing or two from 'em on how to set up our own thriving population!! (Or at least try to be carbon-negative. Which is a LITTLE easier these days.)

When painting a Persian, it's VERY important to capture the level of disdain they have for the peasants around them, so I do think it helps.

Oooh, TEAMWORK. I always have plenty to smile about when I'm being menacingly warm.