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The '''Theatrum Mortalis''' was purchased by the city of [[Ashtan]] on the 19th of Sarapin in the year 285 AF. The funds used to purchase the arena were accrued through the numerous donations of its citizens, notably the guild of the [[Ashura]], alone raising over 1,000,000 gold sovereigns towards the cause. Individual donors with donations of over 40,500 gold sovereigns received a spot within the city's history, their names engraved upon the various statues that are placed throughout the [[arenas|arena]]. The arena itself is built upon two important sites of Ashtan city history, the tomb of [[Glanos]], and the ruins of the Imperial Complex. The tomb of Glanos is centrally placed within the arena, enabling the combatants to enter and explore it in its entirety, as well as wage battle in the shadowy forest to the west, or the tranquil garden to the east.  
Alright. Slowly fleshing out. Still needs to be alphabetized, broken down into chunks, and correctly formatted, and spell checked. This is just a portion of the heraldry overview. The inclusion of a heraldry overview was given approval by Clementius, but still want approval on this portion specifically due to its attempt to remain objective.


==Statues within the Theatrum Mortalis==
The following individuals have statues dedicated to them within the Theatrum Mortalis.


;Malaclypse - fifth Overseer of Ashtan : The facial features of this marble likeness are chiselled in sharp, strong lines, with a square jaw and a high forehead furrowed in a slight frown. Two perfect, ice blue diamonds gleam in the place of his eyes, and long, cruel fangs indicate his [[Troll|Trollish]] lineage. He appears to be gazing off into the distance with a determined yet confident cast to his stance, as if studying some far-off army. A reticulated black steel suit of armour, so fine in execution that it must have been created in exact copy of the original, sheathes this broad-shouldered form. Covered with thin, intricately networked steel veins, the armour seems fitted like a second skin or an exoskeleton. He grips a bejewelled Trollish longsword in his right hand.  A huge sword with a silver-studded ebon hilt, the Daemon Blade, glows with a cold red nimbus in his left hand. A platinum plaque engraved with dragons is set in the base of the statue. It reads 'Malaclypse Thorn, Fifth Overseer of Ashtan'.
== Heraldic Overview ==
Heraldry is the time honoured practice of fashioning a unique visual identifier for an individual or an organisation. This identifier is known as the '''heraldric arms'''. Over the ages a complex language has developed around the practice of heraldry to describe the colours, styles and shapes associated with the artistry of the heraldric arms.


;Mistral - donated 200,000 sovereigns : The deadly forest [[basilisks|basilisk]] is depicted here in jade green marble, staring intently with amber gems in place of its paralyzing eyes. This creature's scaley skin and short, sturdy legs betray its kinship to the common lizard. Its mouth is open in a warning cry, displaying rows of razor sharp teeth. You marvel at how naturally this statue blends in with the surrounding forest, camouflaged similar to its living counterpart. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, This statue sponsored by Mistral of the Wild Blue Yonder.
Those who design heraldric arms are known as '''Heralds'''. Heralds are commissioned, and such a commission may be purchased from the Herald's Commission office in [[Delos]]. '''The Achaean Heraldry Association''' is a loose trade group that sets pricing guidance for the creation and emblazoning of heraldric arms, though membership in this association is not required to be an Herald.


;Morlana - donated 157,435 sovereigns : Sharp fangs sculpted into this monument and the strange yellow eyes that must be some precious gem tell you that this is none other than a [[vampires|vampire]]. The crafter sculpted his facial features to appear intelligent and cunning.  As the vampire gazes fiercly from its quartzite shell, one gnarled hand extended menacingly towards you, his last victim lies drained at his feet.  The [[mhun]] is carved on the ground as if dropped unceremoniously. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Primi Qui'anar Baroness Morlana S. Ni'Choya, The Illuminus Dark Mother.
== Heraldic Terms ==
Terms to define:
*Armiger
*Charge
*Emblazon
*Herald
*Tincture


;Jack - donated 120,000 sovereigns : The torso of this figure emerges from a fugue of rubies and fire opals which line the riveted base. Meant to portray the whirlwind of fire from which the elemental springs, the statue has been carved with long tongues of stone covered in red gems. The upper half of the statue resembles a human with powerful arms and hair which is likewise covered with red gems to appear in flames. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, High Warlock Jack Moonflair.
What else? Not sure we need to include all of the tinctures or divisions since these are defined in their own sections. [[User:Trusler|Trusler]] 19:16, 30 July 2007 (GMT)


;Fhyn - donated 100,000 sovereigns : This winged statue bears the upper torso of an extremely filthy woman, while the bottom half appears like that of a giant and hideous bird. Her face is contorted in a grimace, and her arms are raised threateningly.  This statue, recovered from the waters surrounding Polyargos island, is of an unknown origin. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Gwennefhyn Devarell.
== Heraldic Tinctures ==
Tincture refers to the colour, metal or fur for either the field or charges of the heraldric arms. There are fourteen different tinctures:


;Vexlore - donated 75,000 sovereigns : There is something different about this statue of a cruel-faced [[Rajamala]]. Made of white marble, the flesh of this being is carved to appear skeletal. Its hands end in razor-sharp claws wrapped around the neck of a young [[atavian]] male.  This statue is rumoured to be a wight made by a death cult in the years predating the Seleucarian Empire. The marble has begun to chip away from the sturdy legs of the Rajamalan [[wights|wight]], and the atavian's wings have been broken, betraying the age of this artefact. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, "In service to Ashtan, Sir Vexlore Sar'vet."
*Argent: a metallic silver
*Azure: the colour blue
*Carnation: the colour pink (or pale red)
*Ermines: a fur of white spots on black
*Ermine: a fur of black spots on white
*Erminois: a fur of black spots on gold
*Gules: the colour red
*Or: a metallic gold
*Purpure: the colour purple
*Sable: the colour black
*Sanguine: the colour brown
*Tenne: the colour orange
*Vair: a fur of squirrel with alternating blue and white
*Vert: the colour green


;[[Shakti]] - donated 71,750 sovereigns : Sculpted entirely out of a smooth dusky amber, this mountain lion studies its prey patiently through slitted golden eyes.  crouched low and ready to spring, its sleek powerful muscles are ingeniously crafted to appear as if in liquid motion.  The masterful sculpting causes your hackles to rise as your imagination animates the statue. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Shakti Devi - Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted.
== Heraldic Divisions ==
The division of the refers to the pattern on the field. Often the division will split the field into distinct partitions, each with its own tincture and charges. There are nineteen distinct forms of division:


;Mephisto - donated 62,680 sovereigns : This life-size statue of the bestial Cerberus is a highly accurate example of the mastiff-like creature. Carved of obsidian, the two heads seem to stare out at you with utter contempt and hatred no matter where you stand. The four ruby eyes appear to glow in the misty light. The left head of the statue has its lips curled back in a terrible growl. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Mephisto the Occultist.
*Barry: divided into horizontal bars (of 4, 6, 8 or 10)
*Bendy: divided into diagonal bars from dexter chief (of 4, 6, 8 or 10)
*Bendy sinister: divided into diagonal bars from sinister chief
*Checquy: a checkerboard pattern
*Gyronny: divided into triangles touching in the center (of 8 or 12)
*Lozengy: a diamond pattern
*Paly: divided into vertical bars (of 4, 6, 8 or 10)
*Per bend: divided in two by a diagonal line
*Per chevron: divided in two by a chevron shape pointed up
*Per fess: divided in two by a horizontal line
*Per fess and paly: the paly division, divided per fess, counterchanged
*Per pale: divided in two by a vertical line
*Per pale and barry: the barry division, divided by pale, counterchanged
*Per pall: divided in three, in a shape similar to the letter Y
*Per saltire: divided in four by two crossing diagonal lines
*Quarterly: divided into four by a vertical and horizontal line
*Tierced per fess: divided into three horizontal bars
*Tierced per pale: divided into three vertical bars
*Undivided: an undivided field


;Sunrise - donated 60,000 sovereigns : Towering over your head, this cave bear is carved from a huge piece of jet-black obsidian.  The size of the bear is so massive, a single paw could easily wrap around your head.  A savage growl on its face reveals a mouthful of sharp, jagged teeth carved out of yellowed ivory. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Sunrise, Ward of Aegis.
== Heraldic Lines of Partition ==


;Sylence - donated 58,000 sovereigns : This pair of muscular grey wolves are frozen in rough-hewn granite in the act of bringing down a huge elk several times their size.  One leaps for the elk's throat with a vicious snarl, while his mate rips with deadly precision at the tendons in the elk's rear legs.  The elk's eyes are rolled back in its sockets in eternal terror and agony as it sinks towards the ground and certain death. The sculptor has used the texture of the granite to his advantage, chipping in fine detail around the head and extremities but leaving the surfaces raw to suggest matted fur. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Takezo (Sylence) Ikari.


;Nightcrawler - donated 55,000 sovereigns : This foot and a half tall statue shows the gremlin in life-sized proportions. Carved from sandstone, the figure seems to be hopping about with one leg in the air and the other poised to spring.  It's mouth is opened in a disproportionately large toothy grin, it's dagger-like teeth apparently forged from steel.  The gremlin is a hideously ugly thing, which this sculptor has captured beautifully. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Opportunistic Prince Nightcrawler, the Speaker for the Dead.
== Heraldic Ordinaries ==


;Enoc - donated 55,000 sovereigns : A statue of a massive gorilla is displayed here, it's thick arms raised above it's head, it's fists clenched.  The gorilla's face is etched in a savage roar at the caveman below it. The humans face, already mauled, is frozen with horror in anticipation of his impending death.  The granite of this statue is carved with jagged edges and rough surfaces so as to inspire the wild and beastial nature of its subject. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Archdragon Enoc Azon, The Aegean Fist.


;Xenomorph - donated 55,000 sovereigns : Carved with infinite care out of a heavy, dark stained wood, this wild [[boars|boar]] has been portrayed in mid-charge.  Its ferocious tusks are lowered and ready to gut, and its small, beady eyes seem to glisten with animal rage. This statue is made in typical [[Tomacula|Tomaculan]] style. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, The Praetorian, Xenomorph.
== Heraldic Charges ==


;Amitation - donated 53,000 sovereigns : The [[ogres|ogre]], which has been carved of a single piece of oak, bears down on you with his oversized club. Its glares at you with a perpetual sneer on its brown face. This primitive humanoid is possessed of enormous proportions and incredible strength.  The statue is carved rather crudely, giving reason to believe the sculptor an ogre himself. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Amitation Ikari.


;Tristan - donated 50,000 sovereigns : The huge crescent-curved tusks on this statue must have been lifted straight off its real-life counterpart. If so, the tremendous size of this slate statue must be true-to-life as well, a rather staggering thought as you have seen houses that are smaller.  The Great Bull Elephant appears to be trumpeting its massive trunk in a battlecry, one foot raised as if to come smashing down. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Sir Tristan Sha'en, Head Master Guildsmith.
;bendlet: A bendlet is related to the ordinary bend, and usually used to distinguish similiar coats of arms belonging to the same family. It is usually half the size of a bend but can be narrower, and crosses the shield from upper right corner to lower left side.


;Antarax - donated 42,000 sovereigns : This great river predator has been sculpted in bronze, and rests on top of a three foot solid onyx pedestal.  Stretching almost 14 feet long, the crocodiles tail hangs down to the ground, while its massive jaw stretches towards you. It's mouth hangs slightly ajar, displaying dozens of tiny teeth with which to chew it's prey. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Antarax Moonflair, Warmage.
;pallet: A pallet is related to the ordinary pale, it is a verticle line set up across the coat of arms, about one-fourth of the width of a pale.


;Andelas - donated 41,000 sovereigns : This huge insect has its six hooked legs splayed in all directions, feeling for its prey.  Impaled on one leg is the limp body of an atavian, her limbs dangling to the ground. Its enormous worm like body is crafted of hematite, and its two large mandibles appear strong enough to snap a tree in two. Ten foot antennae reach into the sky, feeling the tree's around them. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, "In service to Ashtan, Andelas Ikari.
;anchor: The anchor is both an emblem of hope, as well as being a reference towards ships and mortals upon the oceans.


;Zeikan - donated 40,500 sovereigns : Mounted on the wall above the raging stream here is the eight-tentacled scourge of the sea, the octopus. It is crafted from stone, and its front  four tentacles reach out towards you, its beak-like mouth opened in wait for its prey.  The stone of the bull-sized body of the octopus has been turned green with moss and lichen. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, In service to Ashtan, Zeikan Tecuarin and Sensei Revelation Azon.
;annulet: A ring on an escutcheon. It can stand for nobility/rank and or a sign of its bearer's favor with nobility/rank.  


[[Category:Arenas]]
;arrow: An arrow can often symbolize archers. Members of Houses that originated from Serpent Guilds often use the arrow in their arms.
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;axe: A weapon used to cut wood, also similiar to battle axes. Can often symbolize the axe-hand skill of Monks, or the throwing-axe of the Sentinels.
 
;bezant: A gold coin. Often representative of wealth, and or prosperity. Used in the arms of the Order of Prospero.
 
;billet: A square used to represent a piece of paper or parchment in the form of a letter. Used to denote both scholars, and individuals known for literary correspondence.
 
;book: A book, used to represent both scholars, the learned, and those who pursue any path of knowledge. Also signifies libraries and archives.
 
;bow: A weapon used in archery to shoot arrows. Members of Houses that originated from Serpent Guilds often use the bow in their arms.
 
;cartouche: An oval-shaped shield often used to display the arms of women as an alternative to the lozenge. Also used by clergy (priests and apostates or ranked members of non-militaristic Orders to avoid the military associations of an escutcheon.
 
;castle: A fortress, or other defensive structure. Can be used to allude to the Baelgrim Fortress, the Iron Citadel, the Fortress of the Shamans, or any of the other numerous fortresses, baronies, and castles that dot the Sapience. (Adryn's Keep, Ruins of Morindar, Annwyn, Gnoll Fortress in Manara, Castle Enverren, Barony of Petra, Castle in Bopalopia, Dun Castle, the Vertani Fortress).
 
;cinquefoil: A stemless, five-pointed rose.
 
;dirk: A short dagger used primarily by those of the Serpent class, it can be used symbolically to denote an assassin, or just someone who has the Serpent Class.
 
;escallop: A scallop shell, often used to denote that the bearer had made a pilgrimage of some sort. Also, in being a shell, holds reference to the seas or oceans.
 
;estoile: A star with six wavy points. Used in the arms of Kastalia, Prospero, and numerous citizens of Shallam, it appeals to the representatives of Good and Wealth.
 
;feather: A part of the plumage of various fowl, often used symbolically to represent those of the Atavian race.
 
;flame: Self-explanatory. Could be used to refer to the Flame of Yggdrasil, the black flame of Thoth, the purple flame of Keresis, and the flame sigils of the magi.
 
;flute: A musical instrument of the woodwind family used primarily by bards. Can be used in reference to music and the House of Ty Beirdd.
 
;fountain: A structure of flowing water. Can refer to the fountain in Cyrene, the memorial fountain in Thera, the Fountain of grace in Shala'jen, and the black granite fountain of Bitterfork.
 
;fusil: A narrow diamond-shape.
 
;garb: A sheaf of corn. Can be symbolic of the agricultural villages of Nimick, Adryn's Keep, and Petra, all known for growing corn.
 
;gauntlet: An often armored glove known for protecting from the fingers to the forearms. Used in the arms of Aegis, it can be used to denote fighters and or warriors of many types.
 
;glove: A glove.
 
;golpe: A purple circle.
 
;gong: A metal percussion instrument.
 
;guze: A brownish-red circle. Often said to represent an eyeball.
 
;harp: A stringed instrument. Used in the arms of the House of Ty Beirrd, harps can often be representative of those of the bardic class.
 
;hurt: A blue circle.
 
;lozenge: A diamond shape. Often associated with women.
 
;lute: A plucked string instrument.
 
;lymphad: A small galley with 12 to 18 oars.
 
;lyre: A stringed instrument.
 
;mace: A long shaft, metal or wooden, with various types of heads. Often the prefered weapon of those of the class of Priests.
 
;mandolin: A small stringed instrument.
 
;mascle: A voided lozenge or diamond shaped outline.
 
;mullet: A five pointed star. Used in the arms of Ourania, can be seen to represent a starry sky.
 
;necklace: A piece of jewellery, can also refer to the Necklace of Purity or Comprehension.
 
;orange: A citrus fruit.
 
;ouroboros: A snake eating its own tail. Used by Ourania in her arms to symbolise a neverending cycle, as well as a device used by Magi to create enchantments.
 
;pellet: A black circle.
 
;plate: A silver circle.
 
;quarterstaff: A weapon used primarily by those of the [[Druid]] and [[Sylvan]] classes, and thus often symbolic of the guardianship of nature.
 
;quatrefoil: A stemless, four-petaled rose.
 
;quill: One of the large feathers of the tail-wing of a bird, often used as a writing instrument. Often symbolic of scholars writers, and designers.
 
;ring: Could symbolise the profession of jewellers, a ranked individual, as well as the ring some falcon's bear.
 
;rose: A flower.
 
;rustre: A circular hole in a diamond shape.
 
;saltorel: A small diagonal cross-shape.
 
;scimitar: A sword with a curved blade. Can refer to the scimitar of Yen-Sorte, the older flaming scimitar of [[Aegis]], the scimitars wielded by the [[El'Jazira|El'Jaziran]] guards, of the scimitar the Warleader [[Lockwood]] wielded in the [[Battle of Shallam]].
 
;scroll: When crystalized, the symbol of [[Lorielan]]. Also the symbol of The Achaean Heraldry Association. Can be used in reference to scholars and those who pursue knowledge.
 
;spear: A pole weapon with a sharpened head. Can refer to the [[Spear of Arn]].
 
;staff: A pole, can be used as a weapon. Can refer to the [[Staff of Nicator]], the [[Staff of the Lorewardens]], and those of the Magi class.
 
;sun rayonny: A blazing sun, one of the symbols of [[Mithraea]].
 
;sword: A bladed weapon. One of the symbols of Miramar. Can refer to the sword of numerous historical figures.
 
;torteau: A red circle.
 
;tower: A tall edifice. Several towers exist on Sapience, the [[Ember Tower]] of the Imps, the crystalline tower in [[Actar Valley]], the [[Sky Tower]] of [[Arcadia]], the [[Tower of the Blue Abyss]], [[Maklak]]'s tower of ice, the now destroyed [[Tower of Luminai]] in Shallam, [[Tower of the Moon and Stars]] in [[Hashan]], and the [[Living Spire]].
 
;tree eradicated: A tree torn up by the roots. 
 
;tree: A tree. Can be symbolic of many things depending upon its species.
 
;trefoil slipped: A three petaled rose torn from the plant.
 
;vial: A container used to hold elixirs, venoms, and other substances. Often used in relation to the concoctionists of the realm.
 
;adder:
 
;asp:
 
basilisk:
 
bass:
 
bears:
 
blackbird:
 
boars:
 
carp:
 
catfish:
 
cheetahs: 
 
chubsucker:
 
cobra coiled:
 
condor:
 
crappie: 
 
crow:
 
daemons: 
 
darter:
 
dolphin: 
 
dove:
 
dracoliches:
 
dragon:
 
eagle:
 
eel:
 
elephants:
 
falcon:
 
foxes:
 
gophers: 
 
gorillas: 
 
griffins: 
 
harpy: 
 
hippocampus:
 
hummingbird:
 
hyenas:
 
icewyrms: 
 
kirins:
 
lions:
 
moon crescent:
 
nightingale:
 
owl:
 
perch 
 
phoenix 
 
pike 
 
rams 
 
rats 
 
salamanders 
 
salmon 
 
shad 
 
shark 
 
sloths 
 
squirrels 
 
stags 
 
sturgeon 
 
swan 
 
tigers 
 
trout 
 
viper coiled
 
walleye 
 
whale 
 
wildcats 
 
wolves 
 
wolverines 
 
wyvern 
 
fleur-de-lis
 
apple
 
chimerae 
 
gargoyles 
 
octopus 
 
raven 
 
crown
 
flagon
 
lotus
 
trident
 
warhammer
 
totem
 
anvil
 
forge
 
bat 
 
crystal
 
pearl
 
orchid
 
sphinxes 
 
drakes 
 
coneys 
 
apes 
 
monkeys 
 
lionesses 
 
camels 
 
bulls 
 
sheep 
 
reindeers 
 
cats 
 
horses 
 
mammoths 
 
zebras 
 
mares 
 
butterfly 
 
rooster 
 
hen 
 
pegasi 
 
hippogriffs 
 
rapier
 
battleaxe
 
escarbuncle
 
monolith
 
chaplet
 
horseshoe
 
man 
 
woman 
 
dryad 
 
siren 
 
satyr 
 
dwarf 
 
rajamala 
 
troll 
 
tsol'aa 
 
grook 
 
xoran 
 
horkval 
 
mhun 
 
cherub 
 
angel 
 
atavian 
 
firefly 
 
gecko 
 
eye
 
eye
 
sapphire
 
runeblade
 
Zarathustran eagle 
 
double-headed eagle displayed
 
dragon rampant 
 
swan   
 
bee
 
spider
 
candle
 
thunderbolt
 
panther 
 
hawk 
 
tengu 
 
hawk 
 
lamassu 
 
sparrow 
 
stormcloud pierced by a runeblade
 
carp
 
catfish 
 
crappie 
 
darter 
 
dolphin 
 
eel 
 
hippocampus 
 
mooneye 
 
perch 
 
pike 
 
salmon 
 
shad 
 
shark 
 
sturgeon 
 
trout 
 
walleye 
 
whale 
 
octopus 
 
python coiled
 
willow tree
 
chestnut tree
 
hazel tree
 
oak tree
 
cedar tree
 
pine tree
 
aspen tree
 
birch tree
 
maple tree
 
poplar tree
 
sycamore tree
 
baalzadeens
 
scales of justice
 
temple
 
cobra-edged septagram
 
open palm with fingers splayed
 
moon decrescent
 
lily
 
three annulets interfretted
 
spade
 
hand
 
whirlwind
 
lemmings
 
tree in blossom
 
ants
 
mooses
 
penguins
 
deathknights
 
unicorn
 
vampires
 
dolls
 
puppets
 
dragonfly
 
kraken
 
mermaid
 
merman
 
triton
 
bowl
 
cauldron
 
cane
 
crook
 
dagger
 
knife
 
leaf
 
pillar
 
rod
 
sceptre
 
wand
 
morning glory
 
 
== Heraldic Practices ==

Latest revision as of 19:16, 30 July 2007

Alright. Slowly fleshing out. Still needs to be alphabetized, broken down into chunks, and correctly formatted, and spell checked. This is just a portion of the heraldry overview. The inclusion of a heraldry overview was given approval by Clementius, but still want approval on this portion specifically due to its attempt to remain objective.


Heraldic Overview

Heraldry is the time honoured practice of fashioning a unique visual identifier for an individual or an organisation. This identifier is known as the heraldric arms. Over the ages a complex language has developed around the practice of heraldry to describe the colours, styles and shapes associated with the artistry of the heraldric arms.

Those who design heraldric arms are known as Heralds. Heralds are commissioned, and such a commission may be purchased from the Herald's Commission office in Delos. The Achaean Heraldry Association is a loose trade group that sets pricing guidance for the creation and emblazoning of heraldric arms, though membership in this association is not required to be an Herald.

Heraldic Terms

Terms to define:

  • Armiger
  • Charge
  • Emblazon
  • Herald
  • Tincture

What else? Not sure we need to include all of the tinctures or divisions since these are defined in their own sections. Trusler 19:16, 30 July 2007 (GMT)

Heraldic Tinctures

Tincture refers to the colour, metal or fur for either the field or charges of the heraldric arms. There are fourteen different tinctures:

  • Argent: a metallic silver
  • Azure: the colour blue
  • Carnation: the colour pink (or pale red)
  • Ermines: a fur of white spots on black
  • Ermine: a fur of black spots on white
  • Erminois: a fur of black spots on gold
  • Gules: the colour red
  • Or: a metallic gold
  • Purpure: the colour purple
  • Sable: the colour black
  • Sanguine: the colour brown
  • Tenne: the colour orange
  • Vair: a fur of squirrel with alternating blue and white
  • Vert: the colour green

Heraldic Divisions

The division of the refers to the pattern on the field. Often the division will split the field into distinct partitions, each with its own tincture and charges. There are nineteen distinct forms of division:

  • Barry: divided into horizontal bars (of 4, 6, 8 or 10)
  • Bendy: divided into diagonal bars from dexter chief (of 4, 6, 8 or 10)
  • Bendy sinister: divided into diagonal bars from sinister chief
  • Checquy: a checkerboard pattern
  • Gyronny: divided into triangles touching in the center (of 8 or 12)
  • Lozengy: a diamond pattern
  • Paly: divided into vertical bars (of 4, 6, 8 or 10)
  • Per bend: divided in two by a diagonal line
  • Per chevron: divided in two by a chevron shape pointed up
  • Per fess: divided in two by a horizontal line
  • Per fess and paly: the paly division, divided per fess, counterchanged
  • Per pale: divided in two by a vertical line
  • Per pale and barry: the barry division, divided by pale, counterchanged
  • Per pall: divided in three, in a shape similar to the letter Y
  • Per saltire: divided in four by two crossing diagonal lines
  • Quarterly: divided into four by a vertical and horizontal line
  • Tierced per fess: divided into three horizontal bars
  • Tierced per pale: divided into three vertical bars
  • Undivided: an undivided field

Heraldic Lines of Partition

Heraldic Ordinaries

Heraldic Charges

bendlet
A bendlet is related to the ordinary bend, and usually used to distinguish similiar coats of arms belonging to the same family. It is usually half the size of a bend but can be narrower, and crosses the shield from upper right corner to lower left side.
pallet
A pallet is related to the ordinary pale, it is a verticle line set up across the coat of arms, about one-fourth of the width of a pale.
anchor
The anchor is both an emblem of hope, as well as being a reference towards ships and mortals upon the oceans.
annulet
A ring on an escutcheon. It can stand for nobility/rank and or a sign of its bearer's favor with nobility/rank.
arrow
An arrow can often symbolize archers. Members of Houses that originated from Serpent Guilds often use the arrow in their arms.
axe
A weapon used to cut wood, also similiar to battle axes. Can often symbolize the axe-hand skill of Monks, or the throwing-axe of the Sentinels.
bezant
A gold coin. Often representative of wealth, and or prosperity. Used in the arms of the Order of Prospero.
billet
A square used to represent a piece of paper or parchment in the form of a letter. Used to denote both scholars, and individuals known for literary correspondence.
book
A book, used to represent both scholars, the learned, and those who pursue any path of knowledge. Also signifies libraries and archives.
bow
A weapon used in archery to shoot arrows. Members of Houses that originated from Serpent Guilds often use the bow in their arms.
cartouche
An oval-shaped shield often used to display the arms of women as an alternative to the lozenge. Also used by clergy (priests and apostates or ranked members of non-militaristic Orders to avoid the military associations of an escutcheon.
castle
A fortress, or other defensive structure. Can be used to allude to the Baelgrim Fortress, the Iron Citadel, the Fortress of the Shamans, or any of the other numerous fortresses, baronies, and castles that dot the Sapience. (Adryn's Keep, Ruins of Morindar, Annwyn, Gnoll Fortress in Manara, Castle Enverren, Barony of Petra, Castle in Bopalopia, Dun Castle, the Vertani Fortress).
cinquefoil
A stemless, five-pointed rose.
dirk
A short dagger used primarily by those of the Serpent class, it can be used symbolically to denote an assassin, or just someone who has the Serpent Class.
escallop
A scallop shell, often used to denote that the bearer had made a pilgrimage of some sort. Also, in being a shell, holds reference to the seas or oceans.
estoile
A star with six wavy points. Used in the arms of Kastalia, Prospero, and numerous citizens of Shallam, it appeals to the representatives of Good and Wealth.
feather
A part of the plumage of various fowl, often used symbolically to represent those of the Atavian race.
flame
Self-explanatory. Could be used to refer to the Flame of Yggdrasil, the black flame of Thoth, the purple flame of Keresis, and the flame sigils of the magi.
flute
A musical instrument of the woodwind family used primarily by bards. Can be used in reference to music and the House of Ty Beirdd.
fountain
A structure of flowing water. Can refer to the fountain in Cyrene, the memorial fountain in Thera, the Fountain of grace in Shala'jen, and the black granite fountain of Bitterfork.
fusil
A narrow diamond-shape.
garb
A sheaf of corn. Can be symbolic of the agricultural villages of Nimick, Adryn's Keep, and Petra, all known for growing corn.
gauntlet
An often armored glove known for protecting from the fingers to the forearms. Used in the arms of Aegis, it can be used to denote fighters and or warriors of many types.
glove
A glove.
golpe
A purple circle.
gong
A metal percussion instrument.
guze
A brownish-red circle. Often said to represent an eyeball.
harp
A stringed instrument. Used in the arms of the House of Ty Beirrd, harps can often be representative of those of the bardic class.
hurt
A blue circle.
lozenge
A diamond shape. Often associated with women.
lute
A plucked string instrument.
lymphad
A small galley with 12 to 18 oars.
lyre
A stringed instrument.
mace
A long shaft, metal or wooden, with various types of heads. Often the prefered weapon of those of the class of Priests.
mandolin
A small stringed instrument.
mascle
A voided lozenge or diamond shaped outline.
mullet
A five pointed star. Used in the arms of Ourania, can be seen to represent a starry sky.
necklace
A piece of jewellery, can also refer to the Necklace of Purity or Comprehension.
orange
A citrus fruit.
ouroboros
A snake eating its own tail. Used by Ourania in her arms to symbolise a neverending cycle, as well as a device used by Magi to create enchantments.
pellet
A black circle.
plate
A silver circle.
quarterstaff
A weapon used primarily by those of the Druid and Sylvan classes, and thus often symbolic of the guardianship of nature.
quatrefoil
A stemless, four-petaled rose.
quill
One of the large feathers of the tail-wing of a bird, often used as a writing instrument. Often symbolic of scholars writers, and designers.
ring
Could symbolise the profession of jewellers, a ranked individual, as well as the ring some falcon's bear.
rose
A flower.
rustre
A circular hole in a diamond shape.
saltorel
A small diagonal cross-shape.
scimitar
A sword with a curved blade. Can refer to the scimitar of Yen-Sorte, the older flaming scimitar of Aegis, the scimitars wielded by the El'Jaziran guards, of the scimitar the Warleader Lockwood wielded in the Battle of Shallam.
scroll
When crystalized, the symbol of Lorielan. Also the symbol of The Achaean Heraldry Association. Can be used in reference to scholars and those who pursue knowledge.
spear
A pole weapon with a sharpened head. Can refer to the Spear of Arn.
staff
A pole, can be used as a weapon. Can refer to the Staff of Nicator, the Staff of the Lorewardens, and those of the Magi class.
sun rayonny
A blazing sun, one of the symbols of Mithraea.
sword
A bladed weapon. One of the symbols of Miramar. Can refer to the sword of numerous historical figures.
torteau
A red circle.
tower
A tall edifice. Several towers exist on Sapience, the Ember Tower of the Imps, the crystalline tower in Actar Valley, the Sky Tower of Arcadia, the Tower of the Blue Abyss, Maklak's tower of ice, the now destroyed Tower of Luminai in Shallam, Tower of the Moon and Stars in Hashan, and the Living Spire.
tree eradicated
A tree torn up by the roots.
tree
A tree. Can be symbolic of many things depending upon its species.
trefoil slipped
A three petaled rose torn from the plant.
vial
A container used to hold elixirs, venoms, and other substances. Often used in relation to the concoctionists of the realm.
adder
asp

basilisk:

bass:

bears:

blackbird:

boars:

carp:

catfish:

cheetahs:

chubsucker:

cobra coiled:

condor:

crappie:

crow:

daemons:

darter:

dolphin:

dove:

dracoliches:

dragon:

eagle:

eel:

elephants:

falcon:

foxes:

gophers:

gorillas:

griffins:

harpy:

hippocampus:

hummingbird:

hyenas:

icewyrms:

kirins:

lions:

moon crescent:

nightingale:

owl:

perch

phoenix

pike

rams

rats

salamanders

salmon

shad

shark

sloths

squirrels

stags

sturgeon

swan

tigers

trout

viper coiled

walleye

whale

wildcats

wolves

wolverines

wyvern

fleur-de-lis

apple

chimerae

gargoyles

octopus

raven

crown

flagon

lotus

trident

warhammer

totem

anvil

forge

bat

crystal

pearl

orchid

sphinxes

drakes

coneys

apes

monkeys

lionesses

camels

bulls

sheep

reindeers

cats

horses

mammoths

zebras

mares

butterfly

rooster

hen

pegasi

hippogriffs

rapier

battleaxe

escarbuncle

monolith

chaplet

horseshoe

man

woman

dryad

siren

satyr

dwarf

rajamala

troll

tsol'aa

grook

xoran

horkval

mhun

cherub

angel

atavian

firefly

gecko

eye

eye

sapphire

runeblade

Zarathustran eagle

double-headed eagle displayed

dragon rampant

swan

bee

spider

candle

thunderbolt

panther

hawk

tengu

hawk

lamassu

sparrow

stormcloud pierced by a runeblade

carp

catfish

crappie

darter

dolphin

eel

hippocampus

mooneye

perch

pike

salmon

shad

shark

sturgeon

trout

walleye

whale

octopus

python coiled

willow tree

chestnut tree

hazel tree

oak tree

cedar tree

pine tree

aspen tree

birch tree

maple tree

poplar tree

sycamore tree

baalzadeens

scales of justice

temple

cobra-edged septagram

open palm with fingers splayed

moon decrescent

lily

three annulets interfretted

spade

hand

whirlwind

lemmings

tree in blossom

ants

mooses

penguins

deathknights

unicorn

vampires

dolls

puppets

dragonfly

kraken

mermaid

merman

triton

bowl

cauldron

cane

crook

dagger

knife

leaf

pillar

rod

sceptre

wand

morning glory


Heraldic Practices

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