Heraldic Registry

## **Fae Heraldry**

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Heraldry is about identifying yourself, household, accomplishments and feats to others through the use of symbols, images and colors. Being far in advance both in martial skills, weaponry and societal structure than their human counterparts, some believe that the inspiration for mortal heraldry was borrowed from the Enchanted Realms.

Although many cultures have utilized body paint, standards and other forms of this throughout history, it began to become formalized in Western Europe in the later 1100s, when knights began to wear helmets which covered their faces, and they couldn't be recognised.

In order to identify one another, they began to paint unique combinations of colours, shapes and animals, called their 'arms', on their shields and banners. Only one person was allowed to use these arms, so when people saw a knight wearing them in a battle or tournament, they could tell who was who.

## **Heraldic Code**

Over time, expert heralds devised a systematic language to describe Crests, Coats of Arms, and Banners, etc. It is a very precise artform and it can be fun. Although heraldry comes in many shapes in the mortal realm, the Fae tend to favor circular crests and coats, as the shape of the circle has great symbolic meaning in Fae culture. Click on Heraldic Code to read further.

## **Faerie Courts**

**Seelie Court:**

 The Seelie rule over the light half of the year from Beltane (May 1) to Samhain (Oct 31). During this time, their magic is at its height. The Seelie fae have great respect for order, honour, tradition. They tend to be more helpful to humans, and return favors in kind. As with all Fae, Oaths are a solemn and binding matter, thus they take their word and their promises very seriously. Like all Fae however, though they may be bound by the letter of the law, they do have a love for word play and bending.

**Unseelie Court:**

 The Unseelie rule over the dark half of the year from Samhain (Oct 31) to Beltane (May 1). During this time, their magic has great strength. The Unseelie fae have great respect for passion, change, mischief. They are sometimes helpful to humans, but it’s a toss up. As with all Fae, Oaths are a solemn thing and they are bound by their promises. Be cautious however, the Unseelie are a tricksy sort with a penchant for bending the rules and playing on words in order to achieve their own mysterious ends.

## **Kingdom Crests (Alphabetical by Rank)**

**Kingdom of Apples:**

New World Kingdom in the Northeastern United States covering roughly the area of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusettes, Rhode Island, Connecticut

The New Kingdom is ruled by ?

During the Old Kingdom, it was ruled by Queen Mab but she sacrificed herself in honorable combat with a Troll named...

**Kingdom of Big Skye:**

New World Kingdom in the Northern United States covering roughly the area of Montana

The New Kingdom is ruled by Faerie Queen Rose

During the Old Kingdom, it was considered part of the Kingdom of Grass but during the Spring Thaw, it awakened on its own through the glamour of Queen Rose.

**Kingdom of Burning Sun:**

The Kingdom of Burning Sun covers a large swath of the south central including Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico.  It is divided into four Duchies: Blacksalt, Yellow Rose, Wild Oaksmead and Running River.

The New Kingdom is ruled by ?

During the Old Kingdom, it was ruled by Queen Morwynne "Greyhawk" Azuryte Wind, though very little is known about her, or what happened to her in the events which lead up to the Long Winter, from which she never awoke. The only known Duchess was Blodwyn, but she too was lost to the cold.

**Crest:** *New World:* triple braid of Caran (red), Kul (orange) and Valen (yellow) against Kul and Valen desert sunset depicting a charge of a Valen sun above Kul pueblo, crowned

**Kingdom of Feathered Snake:**

The Kingdom of Burning Sun covers Mexico.

***The New Kingdom:*** After the Long Winter, Feathered Snake has remained without a known monarch, and indeed almost no enchanted folk of any kind.

***The Old Kingdom:***The Kingdom of Feathered Snake was known as Mexico and was largely uncharted with perhaps only the Sonoran Desert Faeries who seem to extend into the Kingdom of Pacifica as well.

**Crest:**
*New World:* triple braid of Caran (red), Kul (orange) and Valen (yellow) against Kul and Valen desert sunset depicting a charge of a Valen sun above Kul pueblo, crowned

**Kingdom of Grass:**

The Kingdom of Grass covers Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas.

***The New Kingdom:*** After the Long Winter, Grass has remained without a known monarch, and indeed almost no enchanted folk of any kind but rumour has there are reports of newly awakened fae.

***The Old Kingdom:***The Kingdom of Grass was covered a huge territory in the middle of America.

 The Kingdom of Northern Ice covers Canada.

***The New Kingdom:*** After the Long Winter, Northern Ice has remained without a known monarch, and indeed almost no enchanted folk of any kind but rumour has there are reports of newly awakened fae.

***The Old Kingdom:***The Kingdom of Northern Ice was covered a huge territory in the middle of America.

New World Kingdom in the Southwestern United States covering roughly the area of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.

The New Kingdom is ruled by Queen Daynette, who resides in Meadow City (Las Vegas).

During the Old Kingdom, it was ruled by King Orion but he disappeared during the Long Winter, never to re-awaken with the Spring Thaw.

**Kingdom of Rolling Hills:**

 New World Kingdom in the East Central region of the United States covering approximately, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware.

The New Kingdom is tentatively governed by the High King Finvarra & High Queen Oona of Knockmaa Hill as stewards until the next King or Queen emerges to take the throne.

In the Old Kingdom, it was ruled by King Maxwell Silverhand but he succumbed to the Long Winter and never awoke with the Spring Thaw.

**Kingdom of Shimmering Waters:**

 New World Kingdom in the East Central region of the United States covering approximately, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware.

The New Kingdom is tentatively governed by High King Finvarra & High Queen Oona of Knockmaa Hill as stewards until the next King or Queen emerges to take the throne.

New World: triple braid of Luin (blue), Elu (light blue) and Garnen (scarlet) against Luin (blue) and Elu (light blue) water ordinary, depicting a charge of a Luin 7-point stag, crowned

Old World: double check, circular of two Niveous (white) & Elu (light blue), against lake ordinary depicting the St. Louis Arch, crowned

**Kingdom of Storms**

 New World Kingdom in the Northwest United States, covering roughly Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska.

In the Old Kingdom, it was ruled by King Brian Innis Kilrain but he fell victim to the ravages of Cold War between the Fir Bolgh and Fae, leaving his sister as the ranking royal in the Spring Thaw.

The New Kingdom was granted its independent status once again, after the residents successfully gathered relics and artifacts from the Old Kingdom so as to preserve and remember their history, completing their Quest from High Queen Oona of Knockmaa Hill. It is now under the rule of Lolly Kilrain who is sworn to the missing High King Finvarra.

**Crest:** New World, triple braid of Nalairin (purple), Laeg (green) and Mallen (gold) against Laeg (green) & Nalairin (purple) lightning storm ordinary, depicting a charge of two crossed lightning bolts, crowned

**Kingdom of White Sands**

 New World Kingdom in very Southeast United States, encompassing the state of Florida.

The Old Kingdom Barkscrolls chronicling its ruler and history were largely lost during the Long Winter. It is known however that White Sands was a part of the New World. It is tentatively under the stewardship of High King Finvarra & High Queen Oona of Knockmaa Hill as stewards until the next King or Queen is ready to take the throne.

**Crest:** New World, triple braid of

**Kingdom of Willows**

***The New Kingdom:*** It is tentatively under the stewardship of High King Finvarra & High Queen Oona of Knockmaa Hill as stewards until the next King or Queen is ready to take the throne.

***The Old Kingdom:***The Kingdom of Willows covers a large swath of the southeast, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi. It is divided into three Duchies: Appalacia, Cotton, and Magnolia

**Crest:** New World: triple braid of Luin (blue), Laeg (green) and Faen (cream) against Laeg (green) and Valen (yellow) moss-land ordinary, depicting a charge of a weeping willow tree, crowned

Old World: double check, circular of two

## **Land Crests (Alphabetical by Rank)**

**Duchy of Cascadia**

The Duchy of Cascadia is the NW corner of the Kingdom of Storms. It consists of one County and three Baronies, two of which currently have no baronial leadership.

**Crest:** Old Kingdom, square check border alternating Laeg (green) and Niveous (white), against Laeg (green) ordinary, depicting a charge of Mt. Rainier rising above two wings, crowned

**County of Northern Skye**

 New World, located in the Duchy of Cascadia,Kingdom of Storms comprising roughly the area of the PNW Olympic peninsula and greater Tacoma/Olympia area. Encompasses the Barony of Kismet Veil and the Barony of Everbloom. It is ruled by Jarl Gunther Hammerhands.

**Crest:** Circular braid, Luin (blue), Elu (light blue), Mith (grey) against mountain outline over full moon, with rising raven ordinary, between the compass letters NS for dual meaning of Northern Skye/NorthSouth

**County of Shadowrose**

 Located in the geographical area of Vancouver, WA north to Chehalis, in the Duchy of Dragon's Rest, Kingdom of Storms.

It is ruled by Count Albin Morbid III

**Crest:** New World, triple braid of Nalairin (purple), Morn (black) and Mith (Grey) against Morn (black) Ordinary, depicting a Crescent Moon with Rose charge.

**Barony of Gryphon's Vale**

 Located in the geographical area surrounding the greater City of Roses (Portland), in the Duchy of Dragon's Rest, Kingdom of Storms.

It is ruled by Baroness Dorian Gayle

**Crest:** New World, triple braid of Luin (blue), Elu (light blue) and Niveous (white) against Niveous Ordinary, depicting a crescent Dragon Standard wrapped around a mountain.

**Barony of Ulfgard**

 Located in the geographical area around Albany, OR. It is one barony directly north of the Barony of Ashes, and west of The Barony of Bleached Bones, Kingdom of Storms.

It is currently under purview of the Crown.

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid, Mith (grey), Garnen (Scarlet), Niveous (White) against solid mith Ordinary, with Standard of two stylized wolves back-to-back, divided by a sword.

**Emerald City Rath**

 Located in the geographical area of Greater Seattle, WA. This Rath is the local branch of Fae and takes its name from the lesser-known nickname for the city; a credit to the green forestry of the area.

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid, Nalairin (purple), Laeg (green), Luin (blue) against ombre nalairin-laeg-luin Ordinary, with Standard of the Space Needle backed by the Emerald City silhouette, moon rising on the left.

## **Orders & Guilds**

Order of Blackwatch

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Caran (red), Garnan (scarlet), Mith (grey) against Mith background with Vegvisir Ordinary depicting a Caran shield with dragon and two axes Standard.

Order of the Crystal Circle

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Luin (blue), Elu (light blue) and Niveous (white) against faceted Luin background with Elu diamond Ordinary surrounded by rainbow of gemstones.

Order of Moonshadow

Order of Ovates

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Nalairin (purple), Laeg (green) and Mallen (gold) against Morn (black) Ordinary with two green boots Standard crossed with scroll.

Order of the Sceptre

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Nalairin (purple), Laeg (green) and Mallen (gold) against Luin (blue) and Elu (light blue) ombre background Ordinary with sceptre over crossed Elu lightningbolts stylized indigenous Standard with scroll "Order of the Sceptre".

Guild of the Sable Cauldron

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular quadruple braid of Vert, Mallen, Morn, Celeb (green, gold, black, silver) with a Solid Ordinary (background) of Vert (green) with a Standard (image) of a bubbling Morn (black) cauldron.

## **Household & Personal Crests (Alphabetical)**

**Aerwyna Oceanmist**

Personal Crest of Aerwyna Oceanmist. She is Gentry from the County of Shadowrose, Kingdom of Storms.

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Luin (blue), Elu (light blue) and Mallen (gold) on a Cross Ordinary of mallen with Seal standard above name banner.

**Elyria Greenleaf**

Personal Crest of Elyria Greenleaf. She is Trouping Fae from the Barony of Seasons]], Duchy of Lilac Fields, Kingdom of Storms.

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Mallen (gold), Laeg (green) and Vert (light green) on a solid Ordinary of Valen (yellow) with 3-Leaf Clover standard above name banner.

**Flora the Fairy**

Personal Crest of Flora the Fairy. She is a Trouping Fairy from the Barony of Everbloom, Kingdom of Storms.

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Vert (light green), Nalairin (purple) and Helin (light purple) on a Chief Ordinary of lavender with stylized Hummingbird standard above name banner.

**Lolly Kilrain**

Personal Crest of the Sidhe, Fatima "Lolly" Kilrain, Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Storms, and the ranking Gentry within the Kingdom.

**Crest:** New Kingdom, Circular triple braid of Carn (pink), Carn Light, Niveous (White) against a ombre Chief Ordinary of carn to niveous, with Celtic knot stylized fairy, crowned; above name banner.

**Stormi the Fairy**

Personal Crest of the Bakaneku, Stormi the Fairy. She is an unlanded Trouping Faerie residing in Meadow City (Las Vegas), within the Duchy of Shifting Sands, Kingdom of Pacifica.