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Heraldry

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Castlevania (Cartoon 2017-2021)+1

Reconstructing the

by ChimaeraKitten

The canon "Belmont Crest" from the Castlevania show obviously doesn't look like real heraldry, but there are clues within the design hinting at precedented historical heraldic symbols. I recently went too far down the medieval heraldry research rabbit hole and convinced myself I could reconstruct what it would actually look like if the show was historically accurate based on the rules of heraldry, the context clues canon gives, and a bit of skimming the game wiki.This is the result: The most accurate drawing of what it ought to be like that I could manage and several thousand dubiously-sourced words of explanation and breakdown.

General 2.8k words 1 ch Complete 84 kudos

Meta · Essays · Heraldry · Historical Accuracy· +8 more

Vorkosigan Saga - Lois McMaster Bujold

Black & Silver

by SouthernContinentSkies

The flag of the Barrayaran Imperium (from the Vorkosigan Regency onward), featuring the stylized Vorbarra Rose and Laurel crest above the triplanetary symbol.

General 47 words 1 ch Complete 60 kudos

Fanart · Flag · Heraldry · Worldbuilding

Merlin (TV)

Sword and Shield

by Highly_Illogical

There's more to being a knight than swinging a sword, and bureaucracy has finally caught up with the boys. They have a 'Sir' in front of their names now, and that means they have earned the right to bear a coat of arms.Who knew there were so many finicky rules behind the colorful shields the nobles carry with such pride? And why is Lancelot grinning like the cat that got the cream?

General 8.5k words 1 ch Complete 44 kudos

Friendship · Historical Accuracy · Historical Inaccuracy · Past Gwen/Lancelot (Merlin)· +4 more

Sherlock (TV)+1

Baker Street Crest

by swtalmnd

A heraldic crest for the boys at Baker Street, using elements from fandom and traditional heraldry and, of course, the letter B for 221B Baker Street.

General 81 words 1 ch Complete 43 kudos

Art · Pen and Ink · Copic Markers · Heraldry· +2 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

[Embroidery chart] Схема вышивки эмблемы Galactic Empire и три интерпретации (вышивка, макраме, бисер)

by kuzzzma, tsepesh, WTF Galactic Empire 2026 (Team_Galactic_Empire)

Простенькая схема для вышивки символа Galactic Empire (20 x 20), которую можно использовать в разных видах крафта.

General 143 words 1 ch Complete 30 kudos Russian

Beadweaving · Beadwork · Don't copy to another site · Download Available· +10 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

[Embroidery chart] Схема вышивки эмблемы Galactic Empire (больше деталей)

by kuzzzma, WTF Galactic Empire 2026 (Team_Galactic_Empire)

Cхема для вышивки символа Galactic Empire (30x30 стежков)

General 64 words 1 ch Complete 22 kudos Russian

Don't copy to another site · Download Available · Embedded Images · Embroidery· +7 more

15th Century CE RPF+1

Redemore Field

by Wander Riordan (lferion)

"On this day was our good king Richard piteously slain and murdered to the great heaviness of the city." - The Aldermen of the City of York, 22 August 1485.

General 246 words 1 ch Complete 22 kudos

Song - Ballade · Noble Death · kingship · Poetry· +4 more

Otbleski Eterny - Vera Kamsha

Герб, которого ты достоин

by WTF OE Navy Ship 2025 (OE_Navy_Ship)

Созданы ли вы для того, чтобы бороздить моря и океаны? Или ваша судьба - не командовать кораблем, а приказывать капитану? Гербы морских волков Талига и Дриксен, а также гербы их правителей. Проверьте, какой из них подходит именно вам.

General 1 words 1 ch Complete 20 kudos Russian

AI-Generated Images · Heraldic Symbols · Heraldry · Humor· +4 more

Unicorn Overlord (Video Game 2024)

House Cornia-Meillet

by otblock57

The war is over, and peace smiles on the land of Cornia. As Alain and Melisandre prepare to marry, the question arises: what will become of the House Meillet? (Heraldry incoming, with images.)

General 1.6k words 1 ch Complete 16 kudos

Dynastic Politics · Embedded Images · Heraldry · Politics· +4 more

Little Witch Academia

Diana and Akkos Coat of

by The_Rambling_Archaeologist

A hypothetical design for the Coat of Arms of Diana in her role as Countess of Wedinburgh, particularly those she might carry after a marriage to a certain Japanese witch

General 207 words 1 ch Complete 15 kudos

Fanart · Heraldry · Good luck deciphering the description · I say the language is English· +2 more

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)

Inheritance

by Slant

So, there's probably an Expanded Universe answer to this, but.... what was Anakin lord of anyway? And what happened to it after the Empire fell?

General 439 words 1 ch Complete 15 kudos

Inheritance · Nobility · Heraldry

The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien+1

Heraldic Annoyence

by Tinuri

Elros would simply like to sit in the yard and sketch a tree, but Elrond has some questions.

General 876 words 1 ch Complete 13 kudos

Heraldry · heraldic device · young Elrond · young Elros· +1 more

Discworld - Terry Pratchett

What's in a Name

by SenseWhatSense

Dragon King of Arms gets his name.

General 602 words 1 ch Complete 12 kudos

Ankh-Morpork · Attempt at Humor · Backstory · Footnotes· +6 more