9,919
edits
Difference between revisions of "Duke of Fox Grove"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
added featured article category
Westarctica (talk | contribs) |
Westarctica (talk | contribs) (added featured article category) |
||
| (26 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
| type = monarch | | type = monarch | ||
| name = <small>His Grace</small><br>The Duke of Fox Grove | | name = <small>His Grace</small><br>The Duke of Fox Grove | ||
| title = <small>Marquis de [[Mount Manthe|Manthe]]<br>Knight of the Orca<br>Knight Grand Commander of the Snowflake<br>Companion of Westarctica</small> | |||
| image = Duke August of Fox Grove.jpg | | image = Duke August of Fox Grove.jpg | ||
| imgw = 200px | | imgw = 200px | ||
| succession = [[Minister of | | succession = [[Minister of Culture]] | ||
| reign = | | reign = 28 January 2020 - Present | ||
| reign-type = In Office | | reign-type = In Office | ||
| predecessor = ''Office Established'' | | predecessor = ''Office Established'' | ||
| succession1 = [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]] | |||
| reign1 = 26 March 2019 - 28 January 2020 | |||
| reign-type1 = In Office | |||
| predecessor1 = [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] | |||
| successor1 = ''position vacant'' | |||
| succession2 = Deputy Minister of Citizenship & Immigration | |||
| reign2 = 20 December 2018 - 26 March 2019 | |||
| reign-type2 = In Office | |||
| predecessor2 = ''Office Established'' | |||
| successor2 = ''position vacant'' | |||
|- | |||
|- | |- | ||
| spouse = ''Position Vacant'' | | spouse = ''Position Vacant'' | ||
| Line 18: | Line 30: | ||
}} | }} | ||
His Grace, the '''Duke of Fox Grove''', '''August Grappin''', commonly known as '''Duke August of Fox Grove''', is a member of [[Westarctica]]'s [[Peerage of Westarctica|nobility]]. His title is not derived from any current [[Index of geographic features in Westarctica|geographic feature]] of Westarctica. | His Grace, the '''Duke of Fox Grove''', '''August Grappin''', commonly known as '''Duke August of Fox Grove''', is a member of [[Westarctica]]'s [[Peerage of Westarctica|nobility]]. He currently serves as the Minister of Culture of Westarctica's [[Royal Council]]. His title is not derived from any current [[Index of geographic features in Westarctica|geographic feature]] of Westarctica. | ||
==Westarctican Activities== | ==Westarctican Activities== | ||
| Line 25: | Line 37: | ||
August announced in late July of 2018 that [[Grand Duke Travis]] had approved an unofficial Saint Misha Day. This day is an informal celebration of Misha Collins, akin to a feast day for canonized saints in the Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches. Since Misha Collins is still living, and Westarctica has [[Religion in Westarctica|no official religion]], this celebration is considered a tongue-in-cheek and entirely for fun celebration of Collins, GISH, its participants, and the role all three have played in shaping Westarctica. | August announced in late July of 2018 that [[Grand Duke Travis]] had approved an unofficial Saint Misha Day. This day is an informal celebration of Misha Collins, akin to a feast day for canonized saints in the Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches. Since Misha Collins is still living, and Westarctica has [[Religion in Westarctica|no official religion]], this celebration is considered a tongue-in-cheek and entirely for fun celebration of Collins, GISH, its participants, and the role all three have played in shaping Westarctica. | ||
In December of 2018, Duke August was named the [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration|Deputy Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]]. In March 2019, the appointment was made official and His Grace was promoted to full Ministerial status. | In December of 2018, Duke August was named the [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration|Deputy Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]]. In March 2019, the appointment was made official and His Grace was promoted to full Ministerial status, as the [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]]. He served in this role until 28 January 2020, when he became the first Minister of Culture. | ||
Since September 2021, His Grace has served as Editor-in-Chief of [[Westarctica Quarterly]]. The duke was present at the signing of the [[Marana Accords]] and reported on the event for the national press. | |||
===Honored Servant of Westarctica=== | |||
On 7 February 2020 August was named as an [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Servant of Westarctica]]. The award citation read: | |||
<blockquote> | |||
"...for excellence in his work at Westarctica's Minister of Citizenship & Immigration. His Grace's dedication to his role was essential to the smooth operation of Westarctica's government and cannot be understated. This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude of Westarctica's leadership on this, the 7th day of February in the year Two-Thousand and Twenty." | |||
</blockquote> | |||
===Honored Volunteer of Westarctica=== | |||
On 29 July 2019 August was named as an Honored Volunteer of Westarctica. The award citation read: | |||
<blockquote> | |||
"...for excellence in coordinating and executing the Icebreaker for the Nashville area in July of 2019. His Grace's successful efforts in allowing citizens to come together and engage with each other is a huge stride forward in deepening a sense of community for Westarctica. This Honor, and its corresponding ribbon are bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude on this, the 29th Day of July in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen." | |||
</blockquote> | |||
===Honored Artist of Westarctica=== | ===Honored Artist of Westarctica=== | ||
[[File:2018 Council Selection.jpg|thumb|right|Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag]] | [[File:2018 Council Selection.jpg|thumb|right|Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag]] | ||
On August | On 25 August 2018 August was named an Honored Artist of Westarctica (then called the Honored Artist ribbon). The award citation read: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"...for excellence in being chosen as the Council Selection in the [[2018 Westarctica Art Expo]]. His Grace's piece, "Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag," was selected for special recognition by the [[Royal Council]]. This piece of art is an important building block in creating a culture for Westarctica. This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude of Westarctica's leadership on this, the 25th day of August in the year Two-Thousand and Eighteen." | "...for excellence in being chosen as the Council Selection in the [[2018 Westarctica Art Expo]]. His Grace's piece, "Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag," was selected for special recognition by the [[Royal Council]]. This piece of art is an important building block in creating a culture for Westarctica. This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude of Westarctica's leadership on this, the 25th day of August in the year Two-Thousand and Eighteen." | ||
</blockquote> | |||
===Honored Citizen of Westarctica=== | |||
On 10 December 2019 August was named an Honored Citizen of Westarctica, as he had previously already been named an Honored Artist during the 2018 iteration. The award citation read: | |||
<blockquote> | |||
"...for excellence in being chosen as the Citizen's Selection in the [[2019 Westarctica Art Expo]]. His Grace's piece, "The Smallest of Us," was selected for special recognition by the citizens of Westarctica. This piece of art is an important building block in creating a culture for Westarctica. This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude of Westarctica's leadership on this, the 10th day of December in the year Two-Thousand and Nineteen." | |||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
| Line 38: | Line 73: | ||
August currently lives in Tennessee, where he is a writer and spends much of his free time making commissioned chainmail pieces. | August currently lives in Tennessee, where he is a writer and spends much of his free time making commissioned chainmail pieces. | ||
==Titles, Honors, and | ==Titles, Honors, Awards, and Arms== | ||
===Westarctican Titles=== | ===Westarctican Titles=== | ||
'''Duke of the Fox Grove''' since 9 March 2018 | * '''Marquis de [[Mount Manthe|Manthe]]''' since 2 November 2021 | ||
* '''Duke of the Fox Grove''' since 9 March 2018 | |||
===Honors=== | ===Honors=== | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} [[Order of the Snowflake|Knight Grand Commander of the Snowflake]], 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} [[Order of the Orca|Knight of the Orca]], 2021 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} [[Noble Order of Westarctica|Companion of Westarctica]], 2021 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} [[Order of the Snowflake|Knight Commander of the Snowflake]], 2020 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Servant of Westarctica]], 7 February 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Honored Volunteer of Westarctica, 29 July 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Honored Artist of Westarctica, 25 August 2018 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Honored Citizen of Westarctica, 10 December 2019 | |||
===Westarctica Civilian Corps Awards and Decorations=== | ===Westarctica Civilian Corps Awards and Decorations=== | ||
| Line 51: | Line 94: | ||
Shown, from left to right, are: | Shown, from left to right, are: | ||
'''Top row:''' Honored Artist ribbon | '''Top row:''' Order of the Snowflake ribbon (with bronze Knight Commander device), Honored Servant ribbon | ||
''' | <br>'''Second row:''' Honored Volunteer ribbon, Honored Artist ribbon, Honored Citizen ribbon | ||
<br>'''Third row:''' Civilian Corps Achievement ribbon (2nd award), Iceberg Award ribbon, Government Service ribbon | |||
<br>'''Bottom row:''' Global Campaign ribbon, Civilian Corps Service ribbon, Nobles ribbon | |||
===Arms=== | |||
On August 17, 2019, Grand Duke Travis surprised August with an email containing a draft of arms. At an earlier quarterly Royal Council meeting, during which the appointment of a new [[Ellsworth King of Arms]] was discussed, August had expressed eagerness in building his own arms and the development of a [[Westarctican College of Arms]]. The email containing a draft of his own arms stated that the Grand Duke chose to make August a “test subject” and encouraged him to speak with the [[Baron of Abele]] regarding personal customization and changes. | |||
Over the course of the next weeks, Duke August and Baron Daniel discussed the elements of the first draft as well as traits August wanted contained in his own arms. The mantling, torse, helm, supporters, and motto were all kept from Baron Daniel’s original design. The Grand Duke’s and Baron’s assessments of August’s character were highly accurate in those aspects of the design. Only the escutcheon bore significant changes overall. As much of the design was created while unique [[Heraldry in Westarctica|Westarctican heraldic language]] was being developed, there are not many elements of said culture present in the arms. | |||
[[File:FoxGroveArms.png|500px|left|The full arms of the Duke of the Fox Grove]] | |||
<br><br>'''Crest:''' ''On a wreath of the colors Vert and Purpure, the head of a fox proper Or'' <br>'''Helmet:''' ''Argent great helm barred Or.'' <br>'''Mantling:''' ''Vert doubled purpura.'' <br> '''Coronet:''' ''The Westarctican Ducal coronet, presented in Or and Azure, with Ermine.''<br>'''Escutcheon:''' ''Quarterly I. Purpure a fox contourné salient or; II and III. Vert; IV. Purpure an aspen tree or.'' <br>'''Supporters:''' ''Polar bears proper rampant, collared and tagged with the flag of Westarctica as escutcheon, chained to motto.''<br>'''Motto:''' ''Banderole bearing "APERTA AD MUNDUM."''<br>'''Symbolism:''' The green represents abundance, joy, hope, and loyalty. The purple is for temperance, justice, and sovereignty, with the gold representing wisdom, generosity, and faith. The play of color combinations is as thus: | |||
Green and purple (as in mantling and torse): Loyalty and hope intertwined with justice. | |||
Green alone (as in crest quarterly II and III): unencumbered joy and hope. | |||
Within the quarterly I and IV, the color play is enhanced by the charges. On the surface, the fox and tree are obvious representations of Fox Grove. | |||
The Fox (preferably recognized as an Arctic Fox) is ascribed wit and cunning. It is also often a rebellious symbol. In gold, it represents wise rebelliousness against sovereignty. Or, to put it plainly, not blindly accepting rule and order, but maintaining one’s own wisdom and judgement. Its position and pose, facing left (for the holder) is often used for those of base birth, which Duke August considers a valid sign of having purchased his title rather than being granted it. It also hints at August’s non-binary identification. However, the fox is salient, or “leaping,” making it prominent in its surroundings, symbolizing openness and refusal to be ashamed of oneself. | |||
The Aspen tree was chosen for its association with the strong-minded and determined. Though not an official association, it is ascribed such qualities in wandlore, which taps into August’s self-proclaimed geekiness. It also declares August to be attracted to quests, new orders, and revolution. As with the fox, it balances the purple of the sovereignty is stands on. The desire for adventure and new order applies to August’s joining Westarctica as a part of GISHWHES 2016 and throwing himself into service, first as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, then as part of the Civilian Corps and as Minister of Culture. | |||
The bears as supporters symbolize strength and cunning. They are chained to further anchor the rebellious spirit to the service of Westartica, as well as to recognize August as an Honored Artist of Westarctia in the art of chainmail. The motto means “open to the world” in Latin, applying itself both to his service as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and as Minister of Culture. | |||
[[Category:Peerage of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Peerage of Westarctica]] | ||
[[Category:Royal Council Ministers]] | |||
[[Category:Knights of the Snowflake]] | |||
[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
[[Category:Dukes]] | [[Category:Dukes]] | ||
[[Category:Westarctica Civilian Corps members]] | [[Category:Westarctica Civilian Corps members]] | ||
[[Category:Featured Article]] | |||