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General Ramblingsa. If you make a mistake, keep going and apologize later. Most small mistakes will never even be noticed.If Their Majesties point out a mistake, immediately (and graciously) correct it.b. When calling a person into Court, use something like “Will ‘X’ present himself before Their Majesties”or “Their Majesties now summon ‘X’ into Their presence.” If you are calling in Royalty or anambassador of another Kingdom, remember to invite them—never demand their presence. E.g., “TheirMajesties invite…”c. As someone is dismissed by the Royalty, lead a cheer with “Hoobah”. Check whether Their Majestieshave a preference. Let the person get about 3 ranks back before calling up the next person.d. Always remember that you are the Crown’s voice: Be polite, gracious, good natured, reverent ... (Think‘Boy Scout’!)e. Make sure that you have something to drink (water, lemonade, etc.—any non-alcoholic, non-milkproduct beverage).f. Relax! And remember that this is supposed to be fun.After CourtIf the Signet has not already beaten you to it, prepare six (6) copies of the court report. This should be donewithin three days so that you don’t forget to do it. Keep one copy for your files. Mail the other five copies tothe following people (their addresses are currently printed on the inside front cover of The Pale):a. Their Majesties, with copies of all Incoming Presentation forms.b. The Pale Editor, preferably in Pale submission format, for publication in the Pale. Remember that allactions by the Crown do not become official until they have both been proclaimed in Court and publishedin the Pale.c. The Dragon Herald for his/her records.d. The Clerk of the Precedence, whose task it is to maintain the database for the Order of Precedence.His/her address is currently listed in the back of the Pale.e. The Kingdom Signet. In many cases, this will be a duplication of what the Regional Signet is sending in,but a little bit of duplication is far preferable to the Court report to be lost between dimensions.Principality CourtsA Kingdom’s Principality will have its own traditions and customs. Try to learn about them, even if you donot live in the Principality. The Principality’s Prince and Princess are addressed as “Their Serene Highnesses.”Remember that, in a procession with the King, Queen, Tanist and Consort, they are announced after the Tanistand Consort but should be treated with equal pomp.Baronial CourtsA Baron or Baroness may wish to hold Court at an event in his/her Barony. These courts may be held withina Royal Court or at another time during the day. If the Crown is present at the event, they must be notified if aBaronial Court is planned. The herald responsible for Royal Court should not also do the baronial court.Remember that baronial court traditions vary from group to group: make sure that you have learned yourBarony’s traditions.Basic ProtocolHeralds must remember that they are advisors to the Royalty as well as the Crown’s voice. Never sayanything that could cause them embarrassment. If they ask for your opinion then give them the answer that ismost appropriate for the situation. If you don’t know, say so and find or suggest someone who will know. Thereare other times when the Royalty may want to do things differently from the usual procedure. This is fine. It isTheir Court. If you are the herald in charge and feel that someone may be offended, discuss this with theRoyalty; but remember it is the prerogative of the Crown to make the final decision. Finally, remember that the28 Middle Kingdom Pursuivants Handbook2nd Edition - 2002
herald is the voice of the Crown and must stay impartial at all times when on duty (and hopefully also whennot) and ready to serve.Finally, have fun. Remember that Royal Court is the time for great pomp (without pomposity), circumstanceand theatre. Treat it as a privilege: be respectful and treat the occasion with suitable seriousness, but alsoremember not to take yourself too seriously at the same time.Awards, Titles and Styles of the Middle KingdomCompiled by: Master Thorvald RedhairBadge artwork by: Lord Mikhail Lubelska, C.S.O., A.P.F.Glossary of TermsOP Abbreviation - This heading will show the official abbreviation for each award and order, as used in theprinted version of the Middle Kingdom Order of Precedence.Letters - This section refers to those letters that follow a gentle's name, frequently referred to as alphabetsoup. Kingdom law dictates those awards and order that will allow the use of letters and it should be pointed outthat not all awards convey this privilege.Title - A title is defined as a formal appellation attached to a person or family by virtue of office, rank,hereditary privilege, attainment or as a mark of respect; especially, such as appellation as an indication ofnobility. Typically, titles precede the given name. However, there are cultures in which this is not the case. Thetitles listed herein are the common English variant. For a list of authorized alternatives, see Corpora AppendixC: Titles of Rank.Form of Address -Precedence - Where the award or order can be found in the Order of Precedence.Reason Given - These are the reasons an award or order is usually given. However, it is still at the discretionof Crown.Law - This is where references to the award or order can be found. Some will be found in Corpora, and somewill be found in Midrealm Law.Blazon - The heraldic blazon of the badge or regalia as registered with the College of Arms.First Recipient - This is the first recipient acknowledged to have received this award or order according tothe online Order of Precedence, as of this writing.Notes - Any notes usually associated with this award or order.Award of the Dragon's TreasureOP Abbreviation - ADTLetters - NoneTitle - NoneForm of Address - NonePrecedence - Conveys no precedenceReason Given - This is the youth award and is given for exemplary service to thekingdom.Law - Midrealm Law XVII-900Blazon - (Fieldless) A dragon's gamb couped erect maintaining a roundel argent charged with a pale gules.First Recipient - Jacob ben Solomon - Aug 13, 1987 by the hands of TRM Talymar and EislinnNotes - As an award, it may be granted to the same gentle more than once.Middle Kingdom Pursuivants Handbook 292nd Edition - 2002
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Page 5 and 6: INTRODUCTION.......................
Page 7 and 8: Saracens: Early to Mid-Medieval Mus
Page 9 and 10: IntroductionOsric of FayrehopeWhat
Page 11 and 12: AcknowledgementsMistress Elena de V
Page 13 and 14: The Middle KingdomCollege of Herald
Page 15 and 16: Regional HeraldsConstellation Heral
Page 17 and 18: Pursuivant DutiesDuties of the Bran
Page 19 and 20: All submissions should be sent to t
Page 21 and 22: What to Report?First of all, your r
Page 23 and 24: esponsibility now. It wouldn’t hu
Page 25 and 26: simply too pervasive. Chilly weathe
Page 27 and 28: switched into the losers’ bracket
Page 29 and 30: prevent accusations of a rigged lis
Page 31 and 32: the green fabric), a larger spool o
Page 33 and 34: Precedence and CourtesyCourtly Beha
Page 35 and 36: Territorial Barons and Baronesses m
Page 37 and 38: c. Once all presentations appear to
Page 39: i. Oaths of Fealty and Acknowledgem
Page 43 and 44: Award of the Dragon's FlightOP Abbr
Page 45 and 46: Award of ArmsOP Abbreviation - AoAL
Page 47 and 48: Order of the Red CompanyOP Abbrevia
Page 49 and 50: Order of the WillowOP Abbreviation
Page 51 and 52: Order of the Gold MaceOP Abbreviati
Page 53 and 54: Master of ArmsOP Abbreviation - MSC
Page 55 and 56: Prince and Princess of NorthshieldO
Page 57 and 58: - The Consort of Northshield bears
Page 59 and 60: The Submission ProcessWorking with
Page 61 and 62: A good consultant will have these e
Page 63 and 64: submit it anyway (“I may be wrong
Page 65 and 66: Internal Letter Of Acceptance And R
Page 67 and 68: NamesOn Names and Name Documentatio
Page 69 and 70: Choosing a CultureJehan de la March
Page 71 and 72: Clothing: For the Slavic groups, pr
Page 73 and 74: Politics: The entire Islamic world
Page 75 and 76: Although in the earlier Middle Ages
Page 77 and 78: character in Household’s Arabesqu
Page 79 and 80: An Extremely Brief BibliographyWest
Page 81 and 82: ArmoryThe Philosophical Roots of He
Page 83 and 84: Even if your natural instinct for a
Page 85 and 86: 5. Peripheral secondary charges.6.
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Efficient Conflict ResearchKeridwen
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1. Is there a peripheral charge (a
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checking under the old rules, the s
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2. Yes, the peripheral is charged.
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Many authors state that dancetty is
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Charges may be placed on either sid
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It’s a bit more complicated to ke
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This page shows properly drawn exam
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This page shows a number of common
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Postures of Animals (cont’d)Posit
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Postures of BirdsPosition & Comment
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Postures of Fish and DolphinsPositi
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Barony of Caer Anterth MawrAzure, a
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Barony of the North WoodsAzure, a w
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Shire of AfonlynAzure, on a bend ar
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Shire of Rivenwood TowerErmine, on
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Reference BooksThe Basic HeraldBron
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Bardsley, Charles Wareing. English
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Kaganoff, Benzion C. A Dictionary o
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Sims, Clifford Stanley. The Origin
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Moncreiffe, Iain, and Don Pottinger
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Bruce Draconarius of Mistholme and
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Rules and RegulationsRules for Subm
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Although China, Random and Starhawk
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iii. Heraldic Titles - Heraldic tit
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ii. Number of Name Phrases - A pers
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PART VII - COMPATIBLE ARMORIAL CONT
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i. A metal and a color;ii. An eleme
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PART IX - OFFENSIVE ARMORYOffensive
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ii. Field-Primary Armory - If neith
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j. Changes to Charges on Charges -
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3. Marshalling. - Armory that appea
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directly by individuals, but may be
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the Laurel Office from the registra
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charge or augmentation is transferr
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so that ð is alphabetized as dh,
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1. Failure to Comment. Failure to c
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B. Content of Letters of Acceptance
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1. Principal Heralds - The Principa
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1. Financial Reports - Financial re
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Appendix B - Standard Designations
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Appendix D - Suggested Standard For
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Appendix G - Role of the Deputy Sov
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Glossary of TermsThis glossary was
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Complement, In Her*—Describes the
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Fur—Some furs, like Vair, Potent
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Mon—Japanese armorial insignia†
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Registration—Acceptance by Laurel
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AppendicesSources for Heraldic Publ
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• Send the four copies in and kee
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“Major” or “minor” changes?
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See the General section at the begi
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