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[Gervassen]

A bear reaching for our sun?

Yeah, sounds good. Something mighty like this deserves a fresh heraldry design. Green field, party per pale, sun silver, rearing bear gold. It could look like the rearing bear is trying to grab the sun on the other side. The things we used for inspiration back then pale in comparison to what was probably near-death.

[GreatWyrmGold]

A bear reaching for our sun?

Yeah, sounds good. Something mighty like this deserves a fresh heraldry design with old elements. Green field, party per pale, sun silver, rearing bear gold. It could look like the rearing bear is trying to grab the sun on the other side.

What would the bear represent? Both the literal bear and all who would conquer and rule us?

[Mlamlah]

Even the strong failing to drag our glory down from the sky.

[Gervassen]

What would the bear represent? Both the literal bear and all who would conquer and rule us?

It could. Although the bear could also be us. Some sort of "killing absorbs its essence" angle.

"The bear is a common charge in heraldry, perhaps inherited from its totemic use among Germanic peoples[1] and by some interpreted as symbolizing strength, cunning and ferocity in the protection of one's kindred."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bears_in_heraldry

[Mlamlah]

Those traits could very well apply to us.

[jaass]

Damn, that bear will be a good story to tell other nobles.

[GreatWyrmGold]

Damn, that bear will be a good story to tell other nobles.

As will the stag one.

[Gervassen]

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[10ebbor10]

Oh, just a note. Before doing that, check if the bear isn't used as an heraldic symbol by any important family in the Kingdom. Otherwise, they could take that as an insult.

[Maldevious]

Cool design. And it wouldn't be stepping on anyone's toes. Go for it.

[Gervassen]

I can make other designs, too. Give me a motto, guys, and that also goes on it.

[ansontan2000]

Robur a terra-Strength from the earth, in latin. Makes sense, since we were but a peasant.

[Gervassen]

Robur a terra-Strength from the earth, in latin. Makes sense, since we were but a peasant.

Awesome. Although my suggestion would have been "Unbearable."

I'm reworking the design a bit, be back soon.

[Iituem]

fortitudo ex terra might be a better translation, as 'ex' means from in the sense of 'out of'.

[Gervassen]

Good point, but robur is nice. Robur is also an oak tree. It has a several meanings, including a patently true one. Oaks grow from the earth.

Robur e Terra