adrian-empire herald User Manual

2.  

Electronic presentations will not be accepted. 

 
3. 

 Computer-generated images may be substituted for the outlines on the 
official forms, as long as they conform to the same size and general 
shape as that on the form. 

Approved forms are available from the Imperial or Local Sovereign of Arms, or on-
line at: http://adrianempire.org/documents/forms/heraldry-device-registration.pdf 

 

 

B.  

SHAPES 

The shapes on the registration forms are only for the convenience of the College 
of Arms. Individuals and groups may display devices and badges on any shape 
they so choose that was used in the Adrian Period for displaying armory and is 
allowed by the individual or group’s sumptuary right. 

 

C.  

COMPLETE FORMS 

Forms must be filled out completely, except those fields marked "optional". Any 
forms not completely filled out will be returned. 

 

1.  

The field marked "Signature" must be filled in with the presenter’s 
mundane signature. 

 
2. 

 The field marked "Today’s Date" must be filled in with the date the 
presenter gives the forms to the local Sovereign of Arms or their 
designated agent. 

D.  

COLORS 

Registration forms must be colored in clear primary colors. 

 

1.  

 

2.  

Because of the impermanence of the media, forms colored with crayons, 
colored pencils, or pastels will not be accepted. 

 

3.  

Colored markers must be in clear primary colors.  The preferred 
brand of markers is Crayola Classic Colors. 

 

G

LOSSARY 

- An individual who has been granted the right to bear arms, either by being created a 

Lord or Lady, or by attaining Knighthood. Such individuals are said to be armigerous. 

- (noun) (usually capitalized): The listing of blazons for each heraldic device registered 

in the Empire, alphabetically by the first name of the registrant. (adjective): of or pertaining to 
armory. 

- The art of visual heraldry. This includes shield designs, banners, and sumptuary rights. 

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