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Creating a society/order?
SirNathanQ:
Thank you for the kind words regarding my COA. I like it very much also. (BTW, just to make it official, I'm using the 2nd one.)
And Paladin, I like your COA very much. care to explain the symbolism behind it?
Heck, lets all have a crack at that. Sounds like fun. :)
Ive already explained mine earlier in the topic, but I'll do so again. :D
The crosses symbolize my devotion to my faith, the Jerusalem crosses (in blazon, cross crosslet) because the crusades were a time of great Catholic fervor (which I am BTW). The tower symbolizes fortitude, strength, and unbending resolve in the facing of enemies. The oak represents nobility, authority, and not allowing outside forces to change and bend you.
And those rules of tincture are insane! I think a herald can be more looked at like a lawyer than an announcer and accountant.
Thats why I kept mine relatively simple. (Also much easier to draw/paint/sew/make wax seals)
Sir William:
After reading the Red Knight's breakdown, I thought that maybe I should elaborate somewhat so, here we have it.
What I do, I do it for my faith (cross potent), which protects me (wings) and for my lady's sake (maunch, or lady's sleeve). As for the colors; gules (red) signifies a warrior (or martyr), paired with the cross it means to me that the bearer is a defender of the faith; the quartered sable/azure field signifies constancy (sable) and truth & loyalty (azure); lastly, the argent of the wings and maunch identify with peace and serenity- Milady being the source of said peace and serenity, what better homage than to display it on my shield and Coat of Arms? ;D
Sir Patrick:
Love the CoA, Paladin! Our Roll of Arms is really coming together!
Sir Edward, I hope you feel better soon.
EDIT: Forgot to translate my CoA. Gules is for magnamity and fortitude; the cinquefoil represents strength, loyalty, and honor; and the chevron denotes protection. To me, the whole thing is basically a warning to oppresors and predators: I will defend the innocent and the weak against you.
SirNathanQ:
Whoa, thats awesome. I like that you really have a theme to yours.
Well since we're going in depth here, I have two crosses to show that God and faith is doubly worth any other virtue. The color sable is to represent constancy, especially the enduring and faithful/dependable parts. The argent is representative of inner calmness and composure.
Sir Edward:
--- Quote from: The Red Knight on 2010-11-18, 22:44:33 ---Sir Edward, I hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks, I feel much better today. It got worse as the day went on yesterday and cost me a bit of sleep. Ugh.
My COA has a page describing it here: http://ed.toton.org/chivalry/my-coa.html However here's the most relevant bits:
--- Quote ---Colors:
* Argent (silver/white) represents Peace and Sincerity.
* Azure (blue) stands for Truth and Loyalty.
* Sable (black) is for Constancy (not grief in this case).
Devices/Charges/Divisions/Ordinairies/etc:
* Dragon - Valour and Protection. (Personally, also acknowledging and honoring my fantasy gaming and other interests that helped push me towards where I am today)
* Crux Ansata (Ankh, or Cross with Handle) - long life, eternal life, or virtuous life. (Personally, also a promise of leading a chivalrous/virtuous life, and acknowledgment of how that promise has saved me)
* Sword - Justice and Honour. (Personally, also represents my interest in swords and armaments, and personal growth and mental fortitude that was hard earned)
* Bend - Shield suspender of a knight commander; signifies defense and protection.
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