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* '''Supporters''' are a commonly used element. Only those named to the Peerage ranks Prince(ess), Duke/Duchess, Count(ess), or Marquis(e) are entitled to have them. Likewise, Dames/Knights of the Orca and Westarctica are entitled to them, as an achievement, regardless of rank. There other positions that may be entitled to the use of supporters. The roles and guidelines governing which are up to the Sovereign | * '''Supporters''' are a commonly used element. Only those named to the Peerage ranks Prince(ess), Duke/Duchess, Count(ess), or Marquis(e) are entitled to have them. Likewise, Dames/Knights of the Orca and Westarctica are entitled to them, as an achievement, regardless of rank. There other positions that may be entitled to the use of supporters. The roles and guidelines governing which are up to the Sovereign | ||
* '''Crests''' are the objects placed on top of the helm. The Rule of Tincture has never applied to them or to supporters. Sometimes the crest relates thematically to other parts of the coat of arms and sometimes it does not. | * '''Crests''' are the objects placed on top of the helm. The Rule of Tincture has never applied to them or to supporters. Sometimes the crest relates thematically to other parts of the coat of arms and sometimes it does not. | ||
*'''Mantling''' is a flourishing touch that extends from any helm on the arms and is not codified into the emblazonment, with only incredibly rare exceptions. Traditional mantling will utilize the most prominent metal and color found in the arms proper (escutcheon/lozenge), but cases of the two most common colors have been observed. | *'''Mantling''' is a flourishing optional, but commonly used touch that extends from any helm on the arms and is not codified into the emblazonment, with only incredibly rare exceptions. Traditional mantling will utilize the most prominent metal and color found in the arms proper (escutcheon/lozenge), but cases of the two most common colors have been observed. | ||
==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ||
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* '''Sea lion''' - Courage, or amicability. | * '''Sea lion''' - Courage, or amicability. | ||
* '''Snow petrel''' – A family first ideology, or having been to the South Pole. | * '''Snow petrel''' – A family first ideology, or having been to the South Pole. | ||
* '''Snowflake''' - ''(on the shield/lozenge)'' Love of the cold, membership as part of the "Old Guard," or dedication to Westarctican ideals. ''(as the crest)'' Having visited Westarctica proper. | * '''Snowflake''' - ''(on the shield/lozenge)'' Love of the cold, membership as part of the "[[Old Guard]]," or dedication to Westarctican ideals. ''(as the crest)'' Having visited Westarctica proper. | ||
* '''Whale (Blue or Humpback)''' - Conservational pursuits. | * '''Whale (Blue or Humpback)''' - Conservational pursuits. | ||
* '''Whale (non-descript)'''- ''(on the shield/lozenge)'' Gentle disposition, or love of the sea. <small>''(It should be noted that, while not forbidden, using a non-descript whale as a supporter is considered inappropriate in the Westarctican custom.)''</small> | * '''Whale (non-descript)'''- ''(on the shield/lozenge)'' Gentle disposition, or love of the sea. <small>''(It should be noted that, while not forbidden, using a non-descript whale as a supporter is considered inappropriate in the Westarctican custom.)''</small> | ||
[[Category: Culture of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Culture of Westarctica]] | ||