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The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post is entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] and heads the [[Westarctican College of Arms]]. | |||
The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' | |||
==Creation of office== | ==Creation of office== | ||
Although the office of Chief Herald had existed since 2004, the nation had been without an official herald since the [[The Great Return|2010 coup]] that overthrew [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]]. In 2015, Michael Richards, the proprietor of Assume Arms, approached [[Grand Duke Travis]] and offered his services creating Letters Patent and possibly coats of arms for the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobles]]. | Although the office of Chief Herald had existed since 2004, the nation had been without an official herald since the [[The Great Return|2010 coup]] that overthrew [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]]. In 2015, [[Michael Richards]], the proprietor of Assume Arms, approached [[Grand Duke Travis]] and offered his services creating Letters Patent and possibly coats of arms for the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobles]]. The Grand Duke reviewed some of Michael's work and accepted his offer to become Westarctica's new Chief Herald. Mr. Richards assumed the post of King of Arms in March 2015. | ||
The Grand Duke reviewed some of Michael's work and accepted his offer to become Westarctica's new Chief Herald. | |||
==Name of office== | ==Name of office== | ||
The name of the position, Ellsworth King of Arms, was chosen in the spirit of the great heralds of the United Kingdom, each of whom carries a regional name attached to their job (i.e. Lord Lyon King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms). Ellsworth was selected as an homage to [[Ellsworth Land]] on the far eastern border of Westarctica. | The name of the position, Ellsworth King of Arms, was chosen in the spirit of the great heralds of the United Kingdom, each of whom carries a regional name attached to their job (i.e. Lord Lyon King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms). "Ellsworth" was selected as an homage to [[Ellsworth Land]] on the far eastern border of Westarctica. | ||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
Sir Michael was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica|peers of Westarctica]]. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers. | Sir Michael was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica|peers of Westarctica]]. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers. | ||
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Revision as of 07:32, 17 October 2019
The Ellsworth King of Arms is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of Westarctica. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and noble peers, as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post is entitled to a seat on the Royal Council and heads the Westarctican College of Arms.
Creation of office
Although the office of Chief Herald had existed since 2004, the nation had been without an official herald since the 2010 coup that overthrew Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence. In 2015, Michael Richards, the proprietor of Assume Arms, approached Grand Duke Travis and offered his services creating Letters Patent and possibly coats of arms for the Hereditary Nobles. The Grand Duke reviewed some of Michael's work and accepted his offer to become Westarctica's new Chief Herald. Mr. Richards assumed the post of King of Arms in March 2015.
Name of office
The name of the position, Ellsworth King of Arms, was chosen in the spirit of the great heralds of the United Kingdom, each of whom carries a regional name attached to their job (i.e. Lord Lyon King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms). "Ellsworth" was selected as an homage to Ellsworth Land on the far eastern border of Westarctica.
Activities
Sir Michael was responsible for creating the Greater Arms of Westarctica in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new peers of Westarctica. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.