adrian-empire rules for heraldic registration, 2001 User Manual
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Heraldry Manual
as adopted November 2001
VIII. D
EFINED
C
HARGES
When a particular combination of charges and tinctures is registered frequently, the Imperial Sovereign of
Arms may choose to register this combination as a Defined Charge. This definition is merely for the
convenience of the College of Arms. Defined Charges are as follows:
Arms may choose to register this combination as a Defined Charge. This definition is merely for the
convenience of the College of Arms. Defined Charges are as follows:
A. The
Lyon de Coucy: A unicorn-headed lion rampant crowned or supporting a sword inverted gules.
This charge is restricted in Adria. When appearing in armory, it may simply be blazoned as a Lyon de
Coucy proper. Any variation on this (such as no crown) should be blazoned specifically: a unicorn-
headed lion rampant supporting a sword inverted gules.
Coucy proper. Any variation on this (such as no crown) should be blazoned specifically: a unicorn-
headed lion rampant supporting a sword inverted gules.
B.
The Imperial Office may register other defined charges as situations warrant.
IX. O
FFENSIVE AND
P
RESUMPTUOUS
A
RMORY
Armory may not contain elements that would be offensive to a large percentage of the populace of the Empire
or of society as a whole. Neither can armory suggest or imply powers or ranks that the presenter does not
possess.
or of society as a whole. Neither can armory suggest or imply powers or ranks that the presenter does not
possess.
A. OFFENSIVE
ARMORY
Offensive armory falls into four categories:
1. VULGARISMS
Armory suggesting pornographic or scatological themes would offend a significant portion of the
populace of the Empire and will not be permitted, even if adequately documented.
populace of the Empire and will not be permitted, even if adequately documented.
2.
OFFENSIVE USE OF RELIGION
Armory with either excessive or derogatory use of religious symbolism will not be permitted. This
applies to all religions equally, and applies whether the offense is explicit or implied, or whether the
presenter intended it or not.
applies to all religions equally, and applies whether the offense is explicit or implied, or whether the
presenter intended it or not.
a.
Excessive use of religious symbolism is defined as three (3) or more elements representing a
particular religious idea or theme.
particular religious idea or theme.
b.
Derogatory use of religious symbolism is defined as any element specifically degrading a
particular religion.
particular religion.
3. STEREOTYPES
Armory suggesting derogatory ethnic, racial, or sexual stereotypes will not be permitted, even if
adequately documented. This applies whether the stereotype is explicit or implied.
adequately documented. This applies whether the stereotype is explicit or implied.
4.
OFFENSIVE POLITICAL THEMES
Armory suggesting social or political movements or events that may be offensive to a particular
ethnic, racial, or religious group will not be permitted. Swastikas, even though they are documentable
as period charges, are not registerable due to their mundane association with the Nazi party.
ethnic, racial, or religious group will not be permitted. Swastikas, even though they are documentable
as period charges, are not registerable due to their mundane association with the Nazi party.