[ANSTHRLD] Herald's Point Question

[doug bell]

I always preferred a simple lettered sign "Herald's Point".
Unlike period times most of our customers can read.

Magnus
who never has been fond of those verdamt green and gold trumpets

> From: engtrktwo at gmail.com
> Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:58:30 -0500
> To: heralds at lists.ansteorra.org
> Subject: Re: [ANSTHRLD] Herald's Point Question
> 
> I've been thinking about Robin's post.
> 
> Robin said:
> > [Mooneschadowe's arms say]  "I am currently speaking for the group's ruling noble.  The King and Queen know what I am saying and have >directed me to say it."  You do this for courts and other local announcements.
> 
> Okay, I think this is actually close to what I am looking for. My
> intention is for my herald's point to be the rally point for site and
> list heralds, as well as a place for people to leave notes about
> announcements that need to be made over the course of the day. In
> effect, I've giving the event herald an "office" with an "answering
> service" (pad and paper) to try and help him do his job. I might be
> off the mark, but isn't there an implied directive from the king for a
> group to make such announcements to their event goers?
> 
> Robin also said:
> >  The green field with crossed gold trumpets would say:  "Heraldry happens here.  If you want a herald, this is where to come."  I'd use this for herald's point.
> 
> Okay, and I am totally cool with this from an SCA perspective.
> 
> Historically, wouldn't the display of the local arms be closer to
> accurate, though?  The reason I ask is that I am keen to "do this
> right", or lacking that, understanding where I am deviating from
> history so I can make sure to pass on both the practical, and the
> historical sides of  heraldry to those that I might teach over time.
> 
> I have been told that the the green herald's tabard is overused, and
> misused, since it technically means that we speak for the college of
> arms when we ware it (correct me if I'm wrong). Maybe we can never
> escape this SCAism, but this conversation is my way of looking at the
> whole thing with some help before making any decisions.
> 
> And again, to Robin, Eldwin and Delph, Thank you so very much for your
> input so far. Each of you have pointed out or said things that I was
> oblivious to. Good points all, and very helpful.
> 
> Ivo
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