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As Koliosian tradition is forming, there are a small number of firm rules outside of the fact that the Sovereign or their designated representative ''must'' approve all arms prior to registry. For example: | As Koliosian tradition is forming, there are a small number of firm rules outside of the fact that the Sovereign or their designated representative ''must'' approve all arms prior to registry. For example: | ||
* '''Entitlement to arms''' is given to all members of the [[Nobility of Kolios]] While any Koliosian 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. | * '''Entitlement to arms''' is given to all members of the [[Nobility of Kolios]] and those members of official [[Orders and Decorations of Kolios|Koliosian orders]]. While any Koliosian 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 be placed upon colors, metals not upon other metals, etc. This guidance is considered binding in the Koliosian tradition. It is commonly regarded that observance of the Rule of Tincture leads to more aesthetically appealing coats of arms. | * '''The "Rule of Tincture"''' is a guideline codified by some registries, and dates back centuries. This observance suggests that colors should not be placed upon colors, metals not upon other metals, etc. This guidance is considered binding in the Koliosian tradition. It is commonly regarded that observance of the Rule of Tincture leads to more aesthetically appealing coats of arms. | ||
* '''The use of helms''' is limited to those Koliosian citizens who are not entitled to the use of a coronet. | * '''The use of helms''' is limited to those Koliosian citizens who are not entitled to the use of a coronet. | ||
* '''Supporters''' are limited to those named to the Nobility ranks Prince and Duke. Likewise, Knights Commander of the [[Most Honorable Order of Kolios]] 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 Prince von Kolios. | * '''Supporters''' are limited to those named to the Nobility ranks Prince and Duke. Likewise, Knights Commander of the [[Most Honorable Order of Kolios]] 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 Prince von Kolios. | ||
* '''Marshalling''' or the combined appearance of arms is not permitted in newly created arms, except in cases where a clear reasoning is approved by the Prince von Kolios or their Fryar King of Arms. | * '''Marshalling''' or the combined appearance of arms is not permitted in newly created arms, except in cases where a clear reasoning is approved by the Prince von Kolios or their Fryar King of Arms. | ||
* ''' | * '''Mottos''' represent membership in one of the officially recognized Adelshäuser (or noble houses). | ||
* '''Cadency''' can be used for children of those who have been granted arms, but do not have their own personal grants of arms. Cadency marks are gender-neutral. | |||
** '''Hearts''' mark the eldest offspring. | |||
** '''Snowflakes''' mark the second-oldest offspring. | |||
** '''Scalloped shells''' mark the third-oldest offspring. | |||
** '''Greek crosses''' mark the fourth-oldest offspring. | |||
** '''Roundels''' mark the fifth-oldest offspring. | |||
** '''Roses''' mark the sixth-oldest offspring. | |||
** '''Five-point stars''' mark the seventh-oldest offspring. | |||
** '''Lozenges''' mark the eighth-oldest offspring. | |||
** '''Feathers''' mark the ninth-oldest offspring. | |||
* '''Crests''', '''Mantling''', '''Torses''', and '''Compartments''' are not an official part of Koliosian heraldry. While there is a chance some of these could be added in the future, Prince Garibald has stated that if added they would have "specific meaning and symbolism within our tradition, and not merely be unnecessary decoration." | |||
==Unique Elements of Koliosian Heraldry== | ==Unique Elements of Koliosian Heraldry== | ||