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FAQ

The Registration Process

What will it cost to register my name and device? Why does it cost so much? What paperwork do I need? How long does the registration take?  How can I avoid the common mistakes

Consulting

Why should I bother registering my name or device? Why should I go through my local herald? My group has no herald, what do I do?

Voice Heraldry

I’m running a feast/tourney/revel soon: will you be available to do heralding? I’d like to do that shouting thing too: how do I start?  Why do you keep making mistakes?

Help! I need to herald Court, what do I do?

Book Heraldry

How do you conflict-check a device?  Someone over there has a religious symbol on their arms; isn't that against the rules?  Why can't I colour in my device submission how I like?  Why are you so obsessed with paper

Why must I have a unique name? Someone on the roll of arms registered X, why can't I? Where can I see examples of good period heraldry?

Display issues

Is there a kingdom law or tradition of putting the kingdom arms on the hoist of a standard?  What is the Kingdom Populace badge?  What arms should the Queen use?

Being a herald

How do I become a herald? What should a group herald include in a report? Who reports and when? How do I get one of those funky heraldic titles? Can I stop being a herald?

 

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