[ANSTHRLD] Herald's Point Question

[doug bell]

I suspect period tournaments would be overseen by the feudal holder of
the landed estate where the list was held particularly if the royal court
wasn't there.  The steward of the household probably acted as much like
our heralds point and event autocrat.  There may be some research for
someone in the future to examine period accounts of small and large tourneys
as well as feasts to see who is organizing and actually running them.
It would be interesting to see what role was played by the herald in the employ of the 
landed noble on whose estate the tourney was held.  Did said herald
play a role in organizing the lists?

For your purpose the crossed trumpet banner and an attractive lettered
sign "heralds point" should explain things to the populace.

Magnus

> But, in this case, I am looking to signify one step above that, the
> "go-to" point for heraldry.
> 
> As as been pointed out, I could easily just put the crossed trumpets
> up on a banner pole, and might still. But, considering all of the
> SCAisms out there that are not historically accurate, I am interested
> in not creating, or perpetuating one if it can/should be avoided.
> 
> Also, the failsafe for this is that even if my idea falls through for
> some reason, another banner on display on an event ground should help
> with the general ambiance of the event, if nothing else.
> 
> Ivo
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