WE, TXEC, by the Grace of God, King of Talossa and of all its Realms and Regions, King of Cézembre, Sovereign Lord and Protector of Pengöpäts and the New Falklands, Defender of the Faith, Leader of the Armed Forces, Viceroy of Hoxha and Vicar of Atatürk, greet the Kingdom and her citizens and Cestours.  We are pleased and proud to act on the advice of Our Squirrel King of Arms, his pursuivants, and the other members of the College of Arms to affirm and announce publicly the Royal honours granted to one worthy citizen of Our Kingdom.

WHEREAS there have come before Us a certain honourable and dutiful citizen of Talossa requesting Our favour, which loyal subject has humbly petitioned that We, by virtue of the Royal power conferred only unto Us, might grant and confer unto him, and his lawful heirs, a coat of arms; and

WHEREAS We derive from Our Royal grace and favour both the commission and the power to confer achievements of arms as a gift from Us, and to issue in such matters a Royal proclamation with the Great Seal of the Kingdom; and

WHEREAS We are particularly inclined toward this citizen, whom We have always found ready in the service of Our Kingdom; now

THEREFORE, with the Royal powers cited above, upon ample consideration, good counsel, and proper knowledge, We have recognized the favours described herein and have conferred upon this citizen that he and his legitimate heirs should hereafter be bearers of the following coats of arms, and that he should therefore have these arms as right, as is Our privilege and custom, without leave or hindrance by anyone.

To Pôl dal Nordselvă,

We grant the arms 

Quarterly, gules and ermine. In the first quarter a book leaved argent and in the fourth quarter a grail or, gemmed proper..



Given under Our hand Royal at the city of Riverside this fourteenth day of January, being the Sovereign's Birthday Honours, in the year of salvation 2025, of the independence of Talossa the forty-sixth, and of Our reign the first.

Quote from: Pôl dal Nordselvă on January 13, 2025, 07:05:10 PMI displayed the most recent version a few posts above. I also should the King and he had more objections. This has been an interesting discussion, allowing me a chance to understand the process.

I think you mean I had no more objections. Looks like a word is missing :-)

-TR/REH

Quote from: Pôl dal Nordselvă on January 13, 2025, 07:05:10 PMI displayed the most recent version a few posts above. I also should the King and he had more objections. This has been an interesting discussion, allowing me a chance to understand the process.

Heraldry is fascinating. It was one of the first areas I became involved in.

-TR/REH

QuoteIn the event this vote results in a tie among the final two participants, one of those two shall be chosen by random draw.

Who is supposed to administer this?

Just let me know what the plan is since I'm ready to issue a grant of arms tomorrow for the Sovereign's Birthday Honours. It could always be issued belated if more time is required.

- TR/REH

You are correct SVA that it is the blazon that is awarded, not the visual representation or emblazon. When I was initially awarded my own arms back in 2012 or so, I redesigned the emblazon myself because I didn't really like the style of ermine that were represented. I am agnostic on the topic of these arms when it comes to the label Nordselva. For me, it is the blazon that is most important, as you said, "Quarterly, gules and ermine. In the first quarter a book leaved argent and in the fourth quarter a grail or, gemmed proper."

If my brother, the petitioner, is amenable, we will award the arms as blazoned. He is free to use any visual emblazon he wishes to use. I am not looking to rewrite the rules of heraldry here. I believe our methods are time tested and are effective.

-TR/REH

Our rules of heraldry supersede any other established systems. https://wiki.talossa.com/Rules_of_Heraldry#5._Badges,_Banners,_and_Adornments

I'll leave this for the Squirrel Viceroy of Arms @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu to decide.

-TR/REH

No other escutcheon in our armorial bears the name of the armiger. The name should be removed.

-TR/REH

As I was browsing the Wiki I found this gem:



Sir @GV this should probably be updated :-)

- Txec R

Just to update, as of now the Queen and I are safe with no major fires burning near us. The winds have been very strong and we are under a red flag warning. We are about 50 miles from the devastation near LA. If anything changes, I will let you all know.

- Txec R

Quote from: Pôl dal Nordselvă on January 07, 2025, 04:13:10 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on January 07, 2025, 01:58:30 PM

Quote from: King Txec on January 07, 2025, 01:39:31 PMKnowing my brother, it's far more likely to be Monty Pythons inspired than any beverage though :-)

Now THAT would be fantastic

I think I am missing something here. However I am definitely a huge Monty Python fan. I think I can quote every line from "The Life of Brian" and most of "Holy Grail".

I promise if ever knighted that I won't say "Ni!" or demand a shrubbery.

I just thought that based on your petition for arms and the references to Monty Python, you might use some of that here haha.

- Txec R

Has anyone had an opportunity to work on this? Thank you :-)

- Txec R

Your idea is good and I strongly encourage you to pursue it. Talossa has a long history (45 years) and there have been controversies. Don't let that dissuade you. As for being a benchwarmer, I've definitely never been that!

- Txec R

I love the idea. It's good to see new citizens bring new ideas. Knowing my brother, it's far more likely to be Monty Pythons inspired than any beverage though :-)

- Txec R

There is a hope that his arms could be ready in time for the Sovereign's Birthday Honours, as that is Pôl's birthday also. If not possible, no worries though!

-TR/REH