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Westarctican heraldry has existed in one form or another almost as long as the nation itself. In the early days, the influences of the art pulled almost entirely from British heraldry, as that is the system the [[Peerage of Westarctica|Westarctican Peerage]] most closely resembles. There was no explicit requirement to follow these traditions, and individuals were free to incorporate aspects of other heraldic traditions into their arms. Aside from the use of [[Orca|orcas]] as supporters in the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica|Lesser Coat of Arms]], there was really nothing that established Westarctica as a unique heraldic tradition.
Westarctican heraldry has existed in one form or another almost as long as the nation itself. In the early days, the influences of the art pulled almost entirely from British heraldry, as that is the system the [[Peerage of Westarctica|Westarctican Peerage]] most closely resembles. There was no explicit requirement to follow these traditions, and individuals were free to incorporate aspects of other heraldic traditions into their arms. Aside from the use of [[Orca|orcas]] as supporters in the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica|Lesser Coat of Arms]], there was really nothing that established Westarctica as a unique heraldic tradition.


During these early years, [[Grand Duke Travis]] appointed the first [[Ellsworth King of Arms]], [[Michael Richards]]. While the role of Chief Herald typically includes design and registration of the personal or official arms of citizens, Richards actually created very few coats of arms as part of his official duties. His primary responsibilities were the creation of the letters patent for Peerage titles. In late 2018, Richards assisted [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] with finalizing the design of the regalia for the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]]. During his tenure as Ellsworth King of Arms, Richards was made a Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. in 2019, Richards began having more and more difficulty keeping up with the role and was dismissed from the role in the latter part of that year.
During these early years, [[Grand Duke Travis]] appointed the first [[Ellsworth King of Arms]], [[Michael Richards]]. While the role of Chief Herald typically includes design and registration of the personal or official arms of citizens, Richards actually created very few coats of arms as part of his official duties. His primary responsibilities were the creation of the letters patent for Peerage titles. In late 2018, Richards assisted [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] with finalizing the design of the regalia for the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]]. During his tenure as Ellsworth King of Arms, Richards was made a Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. In 2019, Richards began having more and more difficulty keeping up with the role and was dismissed from the role in the latter part of that year.


==Efforts to Build Unique Culture of Heraldry==
==Efforts to Build Unique Culture of Heraldry==

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