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As Westarctican tradition is forming, there are very few firm rules outside of the fact that the Sovereign or their designated representative ''must'' approve all arms prior to registry. Instead there are a set of general guidelines that are often observed, but may possess glaring exceptions. For example: | As Westarctican tradition is forming, there are very few firm rules outside of the fact that the Sovereign or their designated representative ''must'' approve all arms prior to registry. Instead there are a set of general guidelines that are often observed, but may possess glaring exceptions. For example: | ||
* '''Entitlement to arms''' is given to all members of the Peerage, as well as members of Westarctican orders. While any Westarctican without such an entitlement may request arms, or the registration of independently created arms, the approval of such requests will be made on a case-by-case basis. This may require amendments to components prior to approval. Anyone submitting arms (or components of arms) who is not entitled to them may be denied registry. | |||
* '''The "Rule of Tincture"''' is a guideline codified by some registries, and dates back centuries. This observance suggests that colors should not touch colors, metals not touch metals, etc. This guidance is not considered binding in the Westarctican tradition, and there are examples of arms that both observe and disregard it. | * '''The "Rule of Tincture"''' is a guideline codified by some registries, and dates back centuries. This observance suggests that colors should not touch colors, metals not touch metals, etc. This guidance is not considered binding in the Westarctican tradition, and there are examples of arms that both observe and disregard it. | ||
* '''The use of helms''' is largely up to personal preference. While the unwritten English rules of which helms are appropriate for which persons is frequently observed, there are no specific rules governing the use or style in Westarctican arms. | * '''The use of helms''' is largely up to personal preference. While the unwritten English rules of which helms are appropriate for which persons is frequently observed, there are no specific rules governing the use or style in Westarctican arms. | ||
* '''Supporters''' are a commonly used element, and anyone may design arms incorporating them. However, 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, and anyone may design arms incorporating them. However, 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 | ||
==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ||