College of Heralds

The An Tir College of Heralds is the body of heralds that administers the submission and acceptance of heraldic arms and names at a Kingdom level. They maintain the Order of Precedence, encourage, facilitate and provide heraldic education, and server as a focal point of resources and organization for herald related activity.

The An Tir Handbook (3rd Edition) defines them thusly: "In each kingdom, it is the duty of the College of Heralds to make announcements, to handle courts and ceremony, to track awards, and to assist in the process of registering the names and devices of Society members."

In particular, the College is overseen by the Black Lion Principal Herald and his or her staff. The membership of the College also includes all official branch heralds and all Heralds at Large.