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Heralds provide a number of functions in the SCA.
[[Category:Heraldry]]
Heraldry is, formally, the art and science of using unique visual art to distinguish between individuals.  This art is inheritable, distinguishing it from what the late Sir Anthony Wagner, Garter King of Arms, termed "proto-heraldry".  It encompasses both [[Coat of Arms|coat-armor]] -- [[Heraldic Device|devices and cognicenses]], and [[Coat of Arms|arms]] -- as well as [[Badge|badges]] and [[Motto|mottoes]], and has its roots in the troubadour culture of the early tournaments, as well as the military advisers who were versed in identifying the coat-armor of enemies on the field.


* [[Æstel Herald|Armory]]: Design and registration of heraldry (arms, badges)
Genealogy, as a means to prove nobility and right to bear arms, is part of a herald's duty as well.


* [[Loyall Pursuivant|Names]]: Registration of appropriately medieval names.
It also encompasses the more public speaking aspects: announcing competitors in tournaments, making proclamations, acting as voice to another, including ambassadorial roles.


* [[Court Heraldry|Court Herald]]: Being the Voice of the Throne (or other noble) during their Court; making announcements, reading award scrolls aloud, calling members of the populace forward to be recognized.
In the SCA, these manifest as [[Æstel Herald|book herald]] -- both [[Coat of Arms|armory]] and [[Onomastics|onomastics]] (the practice of naming) -- [[Lions Blood Herald|submissions herald]], [[Löwenmähne Herald|field herald]] and [[Town Crier Pursuivant|town crier]], and [[Court Heraldry|court herald]].


* [[Löwenmähne Herald|Field Herald]]: Announcing the fighter pairings and performing the pre-fight ceremony.
In period, certain heralds were given superior rank over others, and these became the Kings of Arms.  In the SCA, we have three: [[Laurel Sovereign of Arms|Laurel]], [[Pelican Sovereign of Arms|Pelican]], and [[Wreath Sovereign of Arms|Wreath]] Sovereigns of Arms.  Under them are various staff as well as the Principal Heralds of each kingdom. An Tir's Principal Herald is [[Black Lion Principal Herald]], who is head of the [[College of Heralds|An Tir College of Heralds]].
 
* [[Town Crier Pursuivant|Town Cry]]: Distributing information vocally on a circuit during camping events.
 
* [[Ceremonial]]: Designing and cataloging suitable ceremonies for various purposes, such as investitures and awards.


The An Tir College of Heralds is happy to assist the Kingdom with any questions about heraldic activity you may have: http://www.antirheralds.org.
The An Tir College of Heralds is happy to assist the Kingdom with any questions about heraldic activity you may have: http://www.antirheralds.org.

Revision as of 03:57, 15 January 2015

Heraldry is, formally, the art and science of using unique visual art to distinguish between individuals. This art is inheritable, distinguishing it from what the late Sir Anthony Wagner, Garter King of Arms, termed "proto-heraldry". It encompasses both coat-armor -- devices and cognicenses, and arms -- as well as badges and mottoes, and has its roots in the troubadour culture of the early tournaments, as well as the military advisers who were versed in identifying the coat-armor of enemies on the field.

Genealogy, as a means to prove nobility and right to bear arms, is part of a herald's duty as well.

It also encompasses the more public speaking aspects: announcing competitors in tournaments, making proclamations, acting as voice to another, including ambassadorial roles.

In the SCA, these manifest as book herald -- both armory and onomastics (the practice of naming) -- submissions herald, field herald and town crier, and court herald.

In period, certain heralds were given superior rank over others, and these became the Kings of Arms. In the SCA, we have three: Laurel, Pelican, and Wreath Sovereigns of Arms. Under them are various staff as well as the Principal Heralds of each kingdom. An Tir's Principal Herald is Black Lion Principal Herald, who is head of the An Tir College of Heralds.

The An Tir College of Heralds is happy to assist the Kingdom with any questions about heraldic activity you may have: http://www.antirheralds.org.

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