Did you know there are eight warranted heralds in Nottinghill Coill, four in Hidden Mountain, and one in the Shire of Border Vale Keep? Why is this something you would want to know?
If you are interested in registering a name, a device, a
badge, or a household name, you will need a warranted herald to submit the
paperwork and fees for you. Only a warranted herald can conduct heraldic
business in the Kingdom of Atlantia.
With 13 warranted heralds between the two baronies
and the shire, one would think finding assistance with all the research and
submission guidelines would be fairly easy. Too often that is not the case.
One of the best places to obtain assistance is at a Heraldic
Consult Table at an event.
What to expect at a Heraldic Consult Table
No matter what stage you are at in developing your persona,
a name, or a device, one of the heralds at the consult table will be able to
assist you. However, depending on the resources at hand, you may not be able to
complete all the research needed to submit your device. All is not lost,
however. You may get enough information to take back to your local herald for
the finishing touches. Maybe the research and paperwork has been done, but you
have not been able to submit it. That can be done at the consult table.
A small library of resources will be available for name and
device research. The heralds will be able to assist with name construction and
device composition. Interpreting the rules for submitting names and devices is
the purview of the herald.
If there is internet access, there will be greater access to
acceptable resources. More importantly, the heralds will be able to provide
preliminary conflict checking.
Hanging around a consult table is also a great way to learn
about heraldry. Volunteers are always welcome. People who can draw and color
are in great demand.
Finding warranted heralds and heraldic consult tables
The roster of warranted heralds and their contact
information is available on the website of The Atlantian College of Heralds,
found here: <http://heraldry.atlantia.sca.org/roster.htm>
A warranted herald is required for submissions to the College and accepting
fees.
Other gentles in the Kingdom are also heralds, and they can
assist you with your research. Don't hesitate to speak with one of these
heralds.
To inquire about a heraldic consult table at your next
event, please contact me. As Silver Shark, I arrange to have tables at as many
events as feasible.
In Service to the Dream,
Catguistl Silver Shark
catguistl (at) gmail.com
catguistl (at) gmail.com
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