NR - Griffons in the SCA

Chuck_CTR_Graves at mmacmail.jccbi.gov Chuck_CTR_Graves at mmacmail.jccbi.gov
Thu Sep 14 08:03:21 PDT 2000


>>I have really enjoyed all the discussion of symbolism and names,
>>and I like griffons, which is why I seem to remember a griffon
>>on the device of An Tir. Am I incorrect?

>Someone already pointed out that An Tir has a black lion.  I thought 
>I'd dig into one of my few apparently rare skills and get some more 
>SCA info for the list.  

And a very valuable skill it is...make sure you exercise it often.  8^)

>Below, please find the entries and blazons 
>[with comment for those who don't read blazon] of kingdoms, 
>principalities, baronies, or shires with a single griffin on either 
>arms or a badge.  For the record, I like the griffin.  What I am 
>including below is only intended to show where others are registered 
>to such groups.  If I have a preference at this point, it is for a 
>griffin.  (I didn't have enough search fields to include cantons, 
>strongholds, etc. in one search but can get those later if needed.)

<SNIP>

Eeesh. 15 devices...and you didn't include personal devices.

So you're telling us this would be a challenge, eh? Hmmm...

Regards,
Tadhg

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