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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 was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]]. | |||
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As of May 2023, the office is vacant. | |||
==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. | The first King of Arms, Sir [[Michael Richards]], 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. | ||
The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]]. | |||
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