In which Lady Catguistl prepares for her class on Heraldic Display

I was duly prevailed upon, and gladly accepted, the opportunity to discuss heraldic display at Southern War Practice this coming weekend. To that end, I have created an addition to this chronical, Heraldic Display Resources: Banners. This page contains links to instructional articles, e-books, and videos on painting silk banners.

I had hoped to have finished several projects for this weekend, but alas, it seems the fates were not with me. I completed the cartoons for standards for Lord Talan and myself, and applied the resist for his banner; and there I languish. I am determined these will be adorning the roof of our tent come War of the Wings XI next month!

As Lord Talan doesn't yet have a registered badge, I used elements from his arms to create his standard. His arms are Per bend sinister azure semy of two-horned anvils and argent, a falcon striking azure. I incorporated the bend sinister, after seeing a period standard painted in such a way. (Note to be added.) One's armory were not used on a standard in medieval heraldry.

Lord Talan Gof's standard in process

My badge is Fieldless, a snail purpure. I also include a motto on my standard, a quote from Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring: Not all those who wander are lost.

Cartoon for Lady Catguisl of Tintagol's standard

Had either of us supporters, crests or additional badges, those too would be included on our standards.

Here's to no more smears and dabs of misplaced paint on our standards!

In Service to the Dream!