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There are two types of heralds: voice heralds and book heralds.  Voice heralds make announcements at courts, tournaments, and feasts.  Book heralds assist people in the development and registration of their personal armory (also known as a device or arms) and name. They also maintain the roll of awards.
There are three basic types of heralds: voice heralds, protocol heralds and book heralds.   
* Voice heralds make announcements at courts, tournaments, and feasts and handle town cries at events.   
* Protocol heralds maintain the [[Order of Precedence]] and organize Grand Marches and other ceremonies by rank as well as keep track of awards and ceremonies.
* Book heralds assist people in the development and registration of their personal armory (also known as a device or arms) and name.  


Also see the College of Heralds FAQ on [http://www.antirheralds.org/nonheraldsfaq.html#whatheraldsdo what heralds do].
Also see the College of Heralds FAQ on [http://www.antirheralds.org/nonheraldsfaq.html#whatheraldsdo what heralds do].


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Revision as of 08:05, 2 September 2007

There are three basic types of heralds: voice heralds, protocol heralds and book heralds.

  • Voice heralds make announcements at courts, tournaments, and feasts and handle town cries at events.
  • Protocol heralds maintain the Order of Precedence and organize Grand Marches and other ceremonies by rank as well as keep track of awards and ceremonies.
  • Book heralds assist people in the development and registration of their personal armory (also known as a device or arms) and name.

Also see the College of Heralds FAQ on what heralds do.