The byname was documented from "Faire Names for English Folk: Late Sixteenth Century English Names" by Christian de Holacombe. The author notes "Since names at Renaissance Faires (or living-history events) are more often spoken than written, I've used the modern, 20th century spellings of these surnames."
It should be noted that while the referenced article uses modern spellings, the author does provide links to Janell K. Lovelace's article "English Names from Pre-1600 Brass Inscriptions", which contains the 14th-16th century spellings of these surnames. It is this article that should be used and referenced when documenting a byname found in Christian de Holacombe's article. The byname as submitted is found in the period data.
We direct Palimpsest to update the Standard Source Errata article with the information regarding bynames in this article.
Scissors with rounded blades like the ones in this submission are found in period heraldry, such as those in the German armorial BSB Cgm 8030 (https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb00110005?page=356).
Nice 16th century English name!
Submitted under the name Druime ingen Caoimhin.
Commenters questioned whether this name sounded too modern, However, the phrase tossing stones at glass houses can be documented in the form whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another to the early 1600s, meaning that this is a period concept. Furthermore, the name requires deliberate mispronunciation to get to the phrase tossing stones at glass houses which, incidentally, is not the meaning of the proverb in question. Thus, this name is registerable as submitted.
This name combines a French given name with an English byname, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
The wolf's head is considered argent for conflict purposes, which we ask Morsulus to note in the O&A.
Nice 16th century French name!
Nice name for 1497 Nürnberg, Germany!
Xicalcoliuhqui chimalli is a four-part field division, which, per SENA A3B3d, needs to have good contrast between its parts. Therefore, this can only be registered as an Individually Attested Pattern. Examples provided in commentary from post-period copies of Lienzo de Tlaxcala show this division in Or and argent. As there's no evidence that these copies recreate color accurately, this evidence alone is not sufficient to show that this motif was used in these tinctures in period. However, the Florentine Codex, from the late 16th century, includes an example of the related xicalcoliuhqui repeating pattern in Or and argent, which is enough to give the submitter the benefit of the doubt that the examples from Lienzo de Tlaxcala are accurate. Based on this evidence, this badge is registerable as an Individually Attested Pattern.
We'd like to thank Kallinikos Gavras for his help in documenting this item.
Nice name for 1238 Devon, England!
As this is the first registration of ramson flowers in nearly a decade, and as no documentation for this flower has ever been submitted, we take this opportunity to document the charge. Ramson flowers can be found in chapter 89 of The Herball Or Generall Historie of Plantes by John Gerard from 1597, so are acceptable charges per SENA A2B2b.
Submitters and consulting heralds are reminded that charges that have not been registered before (and charges that have not been registered in a decade or more) should be documented as part of the submission.
There is a step from core practice for the use of a pawprint.
(to An Tir acceptances) (to An Tir returns)
This badge may conflict with the badge of Yehuda ben Moshe, (Fieldless) A sheaf of straight trumpets Or; however, Yehuda has filed a blanket permission to conflict with his badge. We decline to rule at this time on whether we grant difference for the change in arrangement from three charges in sheaf to three charges in pile.
The submitter requested authenticity for "Scandinavian Immigrant to Normandy circa 950 CE.". All elements for this name appear in the Landnámabók, making this name authentic for the time period in Iceland. This name is not authentic for Normandy, however, as all the name documentation is from Icelandic sources
The submitter requested authenticity for French/Swiss language. This name meets that request.
The submitter requested authenticity for Late 14th century/early 15th century Ireland. This request was not noted in the Letter of Intent. Kingdoms are reminded that all authenticity requests must be summarized in the Letter of Intent to ensure a name does not need to be pended for further research. Fortunately, Ollivier Ragged Staff was able to identify this request in commentary with enough time for commenters to respond. This name fulfills that request.
The charges here are equivalent to three charges in sheaf.
This badge does not conflict with the device of Melisant de Montgomeri, Azure, two spoons in saltire Or, overall a fleur-de-lys argent. There's an SC for changing the number of primary charges, as Melisant's charges can't be considered to be in sheaf since a fleur-de-lys is not a long charge.
The submitter requested authenticity for Norse. This request was not noted on the Letter of Intent. Kingdoms are reminded that all authenticity requests must be summarized on the Letter of Intent to ensure a name does not need to be pended for further research. Fortunately, Ollivier Ragged Staff was able to identify this request in commentary with enough time for commenters to respond.
This name may be authentic but we cannot say for certain because while commenters were able to document both elements as Norse, the elements could not be documented as being from the desired time and place.
Submitted as a Welsh given name with a French byname, Nest verch Gwilim was able to document the given name to 1613 France, making this a wholly French name.
There is a step from core practice for the use of an overall charge surmounting a fimbriated ordinary.
This name combines a Gaelic given name and an English byname, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
Nice Danish name for the mid- to late-12th century!
Nice device!
This is the defining instance of a coconut in Society armory. Coconuts grow in many areas that were inhabited by people in period, and were known in Europe by the 15th century, so are an acceptable charge per SENA A2B2b. A coconut proper is brown, which we direct Palimpsest to note in Table 4 of the Glossary of Terms.
Artist's note: Please draw a smaller coconut so it is clear that the falcon is the primary charge.
The submitter is a member of the Order of the Rose and thus is entitled to display a wreath of roses. The submitter requested the use of the named motif, star of Ansteorra. There is a step from core practice for the use of a mullet of five greater and five lesser points.
There is no default orientation for a fox's tail, which we direct Palimpsest to note in Table 5 of the Glossary of Terms.
There is a step from core practice for the use of bird's footprints.
Serafim is the submitter's legal surname.
It should be noted that the attestation for the submitter's legal name did not meet the requirements for attestation as outlined in AH IV.C.2. However, based on concern for keeping PII confidential, several other submissions that do not follow the exact requirement, and prior precedent, we direct Palimpsest to open a Rules Letter to modify AH IV.C.2 with updated wording that is consistent with current practice. See the Cover Letter for more information.
The submitter's prior device, Gyronny wavy azure and argent, a roundel argent fimbriated sable, is retained as a badge.
The submitter requested authenticity for 1100s Japanese. This request was not noted on the Letter of Intent. Kingdoms are reminded that all authenticity requests must be summarized on the Letter of Intent to ensure a name does not need to be pended for further research. Fortunately, Ollivier Ragged Staff was able to identify this request in commentary with enough time for commenters to respond.
This name meets the submitter's authenticity request.
The given name here is a 16th century English surname, being used as a given name. This name combined an English given name with an Irish Gaelic byname, dated more than 300 years apart, which would mean it would not be registerable. Fortunately, Brian dorcha ui Conaill was able to document Macraith to 1461, and this name can be registered as submitted. This name uses a mix of English and Irish Gaelic name elements, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
The submitter's prior device, Purpure, a tree blasted and eradicated argent within a bordure argent semy of lotus blossoms in profile purpure, is released.
The submitter's prior badge, Argent, a dragonfly and in chief three lotus blossoms in profile purpure, is released.
The submitter's prior badge, Per bend sinister argent and Or, a bend sinister gules between a wolf's head couped contourny sable and a tree proper, is released.
(to Ansteorra acceptances) (to Ansteorra returns) (to Ansteorra pends)
The submitter has permission to claim a relationship with Walter de Clare.
This name combines French and English name elements, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
The byname, the Timid is a plausible lingua Societatis translation of the Middle Low German de(r) Schuwe, found in Brechenmacher, s.n. Scheu, dated 1383. Bahlow/Gentry, s.n. Scheu glosses this byname as [the] "shy, bashful". Timid is a reasonable synonym for this byname.
The documentation for the byname van der Haagen did not document the desired byname, but rather the byname van der Haghen. Fortunately, heralds at the meeting were able to document the desired byname to 1640 on page 389, column 1 in the book "Meteranus novus, das ist: Warhafftige Beschreibung dess Niederländischen Krieges ..., Part 2" by Johann Jansson, published in 1640 (https://books.google.com/books?id=2tLHmIYTgioC) and we have registered this name as submitted.
Submitters are reminded that the documentation of a name element should match the desired spelling, unless proof for common letter swaps is also cited.
(to Artemisia acceptances) (to Artemisia returns)
This device does not conflict with the device of Adelindis filia Gotefridi, Gules, a pile Or. In many cases we do have to consider chaussé fields as equivalent to piles. However, SENA A5C1 says, "Blazons that are unregisterable under our core style rules ... or that require unlikely understandings of an armorial design do not need to be considered for conflict purposes". As a pile charged with two different charge groups is unregisterable under core style, we don't need to consider that interpretation of this design.
Regardless, Adelindis has filed a blanket permission to conflict with her device.
The submitter's prior device, Per bend sinister gules and azure, an opinicus statant contourny a bordure Or, is released.
Nice cant!
This name combines an Irish Gaelic given name with two Old Norse bynames, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
Submitted as Mór Richardson, the submitter indicated that they wanted a feminine name with a Gaelic clan affiliation byname. Elisabetta Makejoye was able to document the Gaelic given name Riocard as the Gaelic version of Richard. To turn this into a clan name, we would use the formation Uí + [eponymous clan ancestor's name in the genitive case, and lenited]. That would make the clan name Uí Riocaird, and adding the feminine patronymic marker inghean gives the full name Mór inghean Uí Riocaird. As the submitter stated that this would be their preference, we are happy to make this change for registration.
There is a step from core practice for the use of an overall charge surmounting a fimbriated ordinary.
Wanda is the submitter's legal given name.
(to Atenveldt acceptances) (to Atenveldt returns)
None.
(to Atlantia acceptances) (to Atlantia returns)
Flight is a Middle English term for an arrow.
Commenters raised questions as to whether two Celtic language given names could be combined into a single Romanized name, and whether the name Dubnus was a given name.
Taking each of these in turn, looking at the name construction first; Alex Mullen's Linguistic Evidence for 'Romanization': Continuity and Change in Romano-British Onomastics: A Study of the Epigraphic Record with Particular Reference to Bath (Britannia 38 (2007), pp. 35-61) states that:
...[T]here are 28 cases of duo nomina which include Celtic names from Roman Britain, in all but a couple of cases accompanied by Latin names (emphasis added).
This indicates that the name pattern demonstrated in this submission is rare, but documentable. We thank the submitter for providing the documentation for this name pattern.
The question of the given name Dubnus is slightly trickier. The evidence for this name is a single, probably Imperial Roman era, inscription in which the only preserved word is Dubnus. This means that we have no context as to what this word actually is, or how it was used. The assumption made in the documentation was that it was a Latinized masculine form because it ends in the typical Latin second declension -us, but that is not a valid assumption if the name element is not complete. However, based on the information available and what a layperson would be able to figure out, the name makes sense in the way it is interpreted here. Therefore, we are registering this name as submitted.
(to Avacal acceptances) (to Avacal returns)
Though the hand of Fatima was disallowed on the February 2018 Cover Letter, the submitter is allowed to use this charge under the Existing Registration Allowance.
The submitter requested the use of the named motif, cross of Caid.
There is a step from core practice for use of a bird striking.
Nice cant!
this name was constructed using the pattern [cognomen]+[nomen], instead of the attested Roman-era [nome]+[cognomen]. Using Roman naming patterns, the name should be Vitruvius Paulus. Fortunately, Alisoun Metron Ariston was able to document the practice of Italian humanists in the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries using classical names as bynames for their nom de plume, with a Latinized version of their given name. Thus, we are able to register the name as submitted, in a 14th to 16th century Italian context. If the submitter wishes to register the Roman version of the name Vitruvius Paulus, they may submit a request for reconsideration.
(to Caid acceptances) (to Caid returns)
The submitter has permission to conflict with the badge of Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, Per saltire gules and sable, a cherub Or.
This name combines a Spanish given name with a French byname, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
Submitted as Elina Jakobsdóttir, accents must be used consistently across a name. The given name is documented in Geirr Bassi as Elína, while the given name as submitted is Elina. After consulting with the submitter, we have changed this name to Elína Jakobsdóttir for registration.
Three Rivers is the registered name on an SCA branch.
Nahama is the submitter's legal given name.
It should be noted that the attestation for the submitter's legal name did not meet the requirements for attestation as outlined in AH IV.C.2. However, based on concern for keeping PII confidential, several other submissions that do not follow the exact requirement, and prior precedent, we direct Palimpsest to open a Rules Letter to modify AH IV.C.2 with updated wording that is consistent with current practice. See the Cover Letter for more information.
The submitter's prior name, Adelaide Dewy, is released.
Nice 14th century Swedish name!
The byname the Brave is a lingua Societatis translation of the Middle English le Belde, dated to 1317/1318.
Submitted as Vercingetorix of __ Treveri, as the Treveri were a tribe of people, rather than referring to a geographical area, the definite article should be used in constructing the ethnonymic byname, making this name Vercingetorix of the Treveri.
However, commenters raised concerns as to whether the name Vercingetorix, meaning "High Warrior King", was a given name, a title, or an epithet used for the specific person, Vercingetorix, who led the Gaulish revolt against Rome circa 51 BCE. There is evidence to suggest that all of the name elements were used in Celtic and Gaulish personal names (https://www.asnc.cam.ac.uk/personalnames/search.php?s_element=uer-, https://www.asnc.cam.ac.uk/personalnames/search.php?s_element=king(et)o-, and https://www.asnc.cam.ac.uk/personalnames/search.php?s_element=ri:go- ), suggesting that use of all the elements in a single name is plausible. Further, Tangwystyl's article "A Consideration of Pictish Names" (https://www.s-gabriel.org/names/tangwystyl/pictnames/pict2.html) argues that Vercingetorix is a reasonable Pictish name.
Academic scholarship remains divided as to whether this was an epithet or simply the chieftain's given name. Additionally, unlike, say Boudiccia, where we have later examples of women named as such, we have no other examples of men named Vercingetorix. Whether this is due to a lack of data, or due to the name actually being an epithet, is unknown.
If this is a title or epithet, then an enthnonymic byname would be an unmistakable claim to rank. At this point in time, we are giving the submitter the benefit of the doubt, and registering this name.
However, going forward, given the singular example of the name, the name meaning "high warrior king", the probability of appearing to claim an unearned rank is high. Therefore, we will treat this name much like the given name Regina as discussed in SENA PN4B1. That is to say we will not register Vercingetorix as a given name when combined with a locative or a ethnonymic, but will with other forms of byname. We direct Palimpsest to add a note to the standard source errata article indicating that while the name is mentioned in "A Consideration of Pictish Names", it will be treated similarly to the given name Regina.
We thank Derelei filia Uoret for her invaluable discussion on Celtic and Gaulish onomastics.
This name combines a Russian given name with a Norse byname, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
The submitter's prior name, Sata Takezou, is retained as an alternate.
(to Calontir acceptances) (to Calontir returns)
Submitted as Ale Snepil_, the byname was mis-transcribed. The correct version of the byname is Snepill, and we have made this change for registration.
This is the defining instance of a sea buckthorn in Society armory. This plant is found in many places inhabited by humans in period, so is an acceptable charge per SENA A2B2b.
Submitters and consulting heralds are reminded that charges that have not been registered before (and charges that have not been registered in a decade or more) should be documented as part of the submission.
The submitter's prior device, Azure, five roses in saltire and a base rayonny Or, is retained as a badge.
(to Drachenwald acceptances) (to Drachenwald returns)
The submitter is a royal peer of county rank and thus entitled to display an embattled coronet.
The submitter's prior device, Vert, a horse passant argent, a bordure argent semy-de-lis vert, is retained as a badge.
There is a step from core practice for the use of a bordure flory. We direct Palimpsest to add this to SENA Appendix G.
The submitter's prior name, Wolfgang Stroem, is released.
There is a step from core practice for the use of a non-lion quadruped in the sejant erect affronty posture.
For conflict purposes the tigers are considered Or, which we ask Morsulus to note in the O&A.
Nice cant on a byname meaning "blacksmith"!
Blazoned when registered in January of 1982 as Per chevron argent and gules, in pale a laurel wreath vert and a hare salient to sinister argent, the hare is significantly larger than the wreath so is the primary charge. We are also clarifying that the wreath is partly on both sections of the field, rather than entirely on the argent.
(to Ealdormere acceptances) (to Ealdormere returns)
The bandage, like other worn items, is blazonable but not worth difference.
The submitter requested authenticity for "10th Century Irish/Viking." While the name is registerable, we are unable to meet the submitter's authenticity request as we cannot document the byname prior to 1250 CE.
Commenters raised the question of the spelling of the given name, as the WieWasWie entry appeared to be mis-transcribed. Fortunately, the consulting herald was also able to provide an M-batch Family Search link that documented the desired spelling. Therefore, this name has been registered as submitted.
The submitter's prior name, Marieta Charay, is retained as an alternate.
Arts and Sciences Champion of Østgarðr is a generic identifier.
Thrown Weapons Champion of Østgarðr is a generic identifier.
Rapier Champion of Østgarðr is a generic identifier.
Youth Armored Champion of Østgarðr is a generic identifier.
Armored Champion of Østgarðr is a generic identifier.
(to East acceptances) (to East returns) (to East pends)
Submitted as Faelán An Crodha, this name was not correctly formed. The word cródha is an adjective, and thus does not need the definite article an. We have removed this for registration, and added the fada (acute accent) above the o in the byname, as accents must be used consistently throughout a name.
Artist's note: Please draw the owl's feet so they are pointing to dexter, to make it clear that the owl is in profile.
Upon their death, the submitter releases their name and leaves their device to Faelán Cródha.
(to Gleann Abhann acceptances) (to Gleann Abhann returns)
The submitter's prior device, Azure, on a bend between a fleur-de-lys and three swords argent three fleurs-de-lys palewise azure, is retained as a badge.
Nice 16th century Florentine name
The submitter's prior device, Per pale azure and gules, a raven within an annulet argent, is retained as a badge.
Nice cant!
The submitter's prior name, Ailith Ward, is retained as an alternate.
The submitter's prior device, Purpure, a calygreyhound rampant argent and a ford proper, is retained as a badge.
The locative of Achaia is the lingua Societatis form of the Greek locative Achaios.
Nice 15th-16th century Florentine name!
The submitter's prior name, Elisif Hjáræna, is retained as an alternate.
The submitter requested authenticity for 16th century England. This name meets that request.
Nice device!
Submitted as Hob Gob-Lin, this name cannot be registered under SENA PN4C - Claim of Powers. A hobgoblin is a creature in English folklore with supernatural powers that can be mischievous or helpful, depending on one's source. The term hobgoblin has been in use since at least the early 16th century, and likely before, making the concept of a hobgoblin and the usage of the word in this context, an entirely period one.
The submitter did indicate that they would be happy with the name Robin Goblin, instead. Concerns were raised as to whether this was a direct reference to Robin Goodfellow, aka Puck. As the name Robin Goblin does not make a direct reference to Robin Goodfellow, and the byname Goblin was used by actual people in period, the name Robin Goblin does not constitute a claim to powers, and we have changed this name accordingly for registration.
When pending the badge of the Shire of the Ruins for redraw on the January 2025 LoAR, we said: "We decline at this time to rule on whether the pieces of fracted charges must also touch on fielded armory, but any submission of such a motif should be accompanied by documentation of the practice."
No such documentation was presented by the submitter, but Ollivier Ragged Staff found an example of a fracted sword with the parts not touching in the 1554 Grant of Arms to Alonso Gómez Adalid, https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/124552?nm, so we will allow the pieces of fracted charges to be disjoint on fielded armory.
Blazoned when registered in December of 1984 as Per chevron dovetailed argent and vert, two rowan trees fructed and eradicated proper and a laurel wreath argent, the green section doesn't reach the midpoint of the field, so is better described as a point pointed.
Nice 16th century Italian name!
The submitter's prior name, Daniel de la Guerre, is retained as an alternate.
Submitted as Ulrich de Portau, the submitter expressed that they would prefer the spelling Porthau, if possible. Jeanne Marie Palimpsest was able to document the byname Porthau to 1632 France, and Elisabetta Makejoye was able to document de Porteau as a French locative byname meaning 'to a small port town'. Given the available evidence, the name Ulrich de Porthau is a plausible interpolated spelling, and we have made this change for registration.
The submitter's prior name, Ulrich of Innilgard, is retained as an alternate.
Nice late 16th century English name!
(to Lochac acceptances) (to Lochac returns)
The submitter's prior name, Lucien d'Artois, is retained as an alternate.
Submitted as Lonán The Gray, we do not capitalize the definite article in an English byname. We have therefore changed this to Lonán the Gray for registration.
This name combines Gaelic and English name elements, an acceptable lingual mix per SENA Appendix C.
Nice 16th century Hungarian name!
(to Meridies acceptances) (to Meridies returns)
The documentation for the given name did not support the spelling Arnulf as either a Norse or German given name. However, the spelling is found in Talan Gwynek's Medieval German Given Names from Silesia, and dated to 1148. As both the given and bynames are in German, and less than 500 years apart, this name can be registrered as submitted.
The submitter requested authenticity for "Viking age persona". This name meets that request.
This submission is an appeal of a return in August 2021. The original return was due to lack of documentation that the aardvark was known to people in period. As we now only require evidence that an animal existed in the same areas and times as humans, the reason for the return no longer applies. In the registration of the device of Francesca di Lucca in November 2024 we noted: "Aardvarks were found in areas where humans lived in period, making them an acceptable heraldic charge."
(to Middle acceptances) (to Middle returns)
The submitter requested authenticity for "Korea, 1350s". This name meets that request.
There is a step from core practice for the use of compass stars.
The submitter requested authenticity for Norse. This name meets that request.
Submitted as Order of the Page __, this name is too generic to register. However, precedent says, "To sum up, guild names and order names that have the appearance of professions, such as Scholar or Artificer, may add a branch name to avoid the ban on generic names. Other kinds of generic identifiers remain unregisterable. [An Tir, Kingdom of. Order name Order of Scholar of An Tir, Nov. 2017, A-An Tir]" The substantive element, page, is a word meaning "one of the leaves of a manuscript or document", and has been used in this way since the 14th century. Thus, it is a plausible heraldic charge, as in say "a page of a manuscript or book". The word "page" is also an English occupational term, and the order name Order of the Page does give the impression of a profession. Therefore, adding the branch name of Trimaris, which the kingdom explicitly allowed, allows us to register this order name, without the name being overly generic.
Nice badge!
Submitted as Zofia Zofowa, the byname was intended as a matronymic meaning daughter of Zofia. The submitter indicated that they preferred a patronymic byname based on a diminutive of the given name Aleksander, and suggested the form Alekowa.
A form of this byname, Olkowa, is dated to 1577 in Zofia Abramowicz, Lila Citko, Leonarda Dacewicz. Slownik Historycznych Nazw "Osobowych Bialostocczyzny (XV XVII w.), Vol. 1, s.n. Olek, Olko. Diminutives of Aleksander can use Al- and Ol- interchangeably, as seen in the 14th-15th C Aleksy/Oleksy, found in SSNO, s.n. Alexsy, and 16th C Alexa/Olexa/Oleksa, found in Abramowicz et al, s.nn. Czury{l/}ow, Do{l/}hasiewicz, and Oleksa. Therefore, a relationship byname using the root Alek- is plausible.
However, the suffix -owa is used to denote a marital relationship. The patronymic suffix is -owna, per Appendix A of SENA. Therefore, the patronymic form of the desired byname would be Alekowna. We have made this change for registration.
(to Trimaris acceptances) (to Trimaris returns) (to Trimaris pends)
- Explicit littera accipiendorum -
This device is returned for dividing a charge into sixteen gyrons. Precedent says: "In the return of the device of Edborough Kellie in April 2007, the March 1983 precedent barring charges gyronny of greater than eight pieces was once again upheld. Barring evidence of charges divided into more than eight gyrons, this precedent stands." [Druisten Hrafnsson, 08/2017, R-Lochac]. The submitted emblazon is not close enough to a bordure compony purpure and argent to reblazon it that way and a change like that is too large to make via the Pend for Redraw process.
This badge is returned for dividing a charge into sixteen gyrons. Precedent says: "In the return of the device of Edborough Kellie in April 2007, the March 1983 precedent barring charges gyronny of greater than eight pieces was once again upheld. Barring evidence of charges divided into more than eight gyrons, this precedent stands." [Druisten Hrafnsson, 08/2017, R-Lochac]. The submitted emblazon is not close enough to a bordure compony purpure and argent to reblazon it that way and a change like that is too large to make via the Pend for Redraw process.
The submitter requested authenticity for "Gaelic Irish". Appearing in the ILoI as Druime Uí Caoimhin, this name was changed at Kingdom to Druime inghean Caoimhin to provide the feminine patronymic marker. We were unable to find evidence for the given name as either a masculine or feminine name in period; the only evidence we have for a feminine name is from a 19th century printing of an 18th century book, which is insufficient evidence for the existence of the name in period. Unfortunately, as no evidence could be found for the given name Druime, we must return this name.
As the submitter's desired given name is not registerable, and we are unable to form an acceptable holding name from the submitter's legal name, we have used the late period English name Drume to form the holding name for the submitter's armory.
The submitter's device is registered under the holding name Drume of Madrone.
(to An Tir acceptances) (to An Tir returns)
None.
(to Ansteorra acceptances) (to Ansteorra returns) (to Ansteorra pends)
This badge is returned for conflict with the badge of Isolde Corby, Azure, a decrescent and a gore sinister argent. There is a single DC for changing the type of secondary charge from a gore to a rabbit. There is no difference for the position of the secondary charge, as a gore can't be in chief.
(to Artemisia acceptances) (to Artemisia returns)
None.
(to Atenveldt acceptances) (to Atenveldt returns)
This name was pended on the April 2025 LoAR to discuss whether John Johnson (an alias used by Guy Fawkes) should be protected and whether that would conflict with the submitted Jón Jónsson.
Under the rules as they currently stand, John Johnson is in fact a known alias of Guy Fawkes, and as we would, undoubtedly protect the name Guy Fawkes, the alias must also be protected. While the argument that the initial letter in both given and byname would be pronounced as a "y" is valid, we cannot ignore that a modern English speaker would pronounce both the submitted name and Guy Fawke's alias identically. Thus, we are forced to return this name.
Discussion was raised in commentary both on the initial submission, and on the LoPaD that John Johnson was meant as an incognito alias, similar to John Doe, rather than a true alias name. This leads to the question of whether we provide two different types of protection -- one where a person's most well-known name and all names they were/are known by are protected, and one where the most well known name only is protected. This would also apply to the case where pennames are the famous names -- e,g, would we protect Lewis Carroll but not Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, We direct Palimpsest to open a Rules Letter to discuss changes to SENA PN4D1 Non-SCA People Protected from Presumption that would allow for two different types of protection.
(to Atlantia acceptances) (to Atlantia returns)
None.
(to Avacal acceptances) (to Avacal returns)
None.
(to Caid acceptances) (to Caid returns)
This device is returned for conflict with the device of Unna Rose, Vert chaussé, a tree eradicated Or its trunk transfixed by an arrow fesswise argent. There is a single DC for removing the arrow.
(to Calontir acceptances) (to Calontir returns)
None.
(to Drachenwald acceptances) (to Drachenwald returns)
This badge is returned for conflict with the device of Seitse, Vert, mulletty pierced argent. Commenters asked whether the strewn charges could be considered comets, which are granted a DC against mullets. Without evidence of comets in period armory having four points, we must consider the strewn charges to be mullets. The charges in Seitse's device are effectively spur-rowels of five points (or mullets pierced), so any difference would have to come from the piercing. The Dictionary of British Arms has many examples of mullets and pierced mullets being used interchangeably in period armory; because of this, precedent says, "Spur-rowels are not considered different from a default mullet" [Isabelle de Saint-Gatien, 01/2012, R-Trimaris]. This leaves only a single DC for changing the tincture of the field.
There is a step from core practice for the use of mullets of four points elongated to base [Wrguist mac Wrguist, 05/2020, A-East], which we direct Palimpsest to add to SENA Appendix G.
(to Ealdormere acceptances) (to Ealdormere returns)
This badge is returned for presuming upon the important non-SCA royal badge for Ireland, (Fieldless) A harp Or stringed argent crowned proper. There is a DC for adding a field. Though by precedent there is typically "a DC for adding a crown on an inanimate charge" [Tsyra tsheere Nanoup, 07/2023, A-Caid], as noted on the July 2021 Cover Letter the presence of a crown doesn't contribute difference to the restricted charges with crowns listed in Table 3 of the Glossary of Terms. This is because we have examples of those royal symbols being used both with and without the crown.
We direct Palimpsest to update Table 3 of the Glossary of Terms with this information.
Bardic Champion of Østgarðr is a generic identifier.
(to East acceptances) (to East returns) (to East pends)
None.
(to Gleann Abhann acceptances) (to Gleann Abhann returns)
This device is returned for conflict with the badge of Caitríona inghean Fhionnghuala: (Fieldless) A domestic cat-headed snail Or headed sable. There is a DC for adding the field, but by precedent a snail with a cat head "is equivalent to a snail for purposes of conflict" [Gwen Cooke, 01/2024, A-Æthelmearc]. There is also no difference for the exact point where the creature's head emerges from the shell, as period examples of snails in armory have very little consistency on that detail.
This device does not conflict with the Barony of Marinus's badge for the Order of the Golden Nutmeg: (Fieldless) A whelk inverted Or. There is a DC for adding the field, and a DC between a whelk and a snail (the animal, not the shell).
(to Lochac acceptances) (to Lochac returns)
None.
(to Meridies acceptances) (to Meridies returns)
None.
(to Middle acceptances) (to Middle returns)
This device is returned for violation of SENA A3D1b, Sword and Dagger, which says "when two non-identical full charges lack a DC between them the same armory may not use both the full charge and the demi-charge." There is not a DC between compass stars and suns, so compass stars and demi-suns cannot be combined in the same design.
There is a step from core practice for the use of compass stars.
(to Trimaris acceptances) (to Trimaris returns) (to Trimaris pends)
- Explicit littera renuntiationum -
This household name is pended to discuss offense under SENA NPN5B3, Derogatory Stereotypes. While we have no doubt that the household name was not intended to cause offense, we nevertheless must consider impact without the submitter's context when registering names. We have no idea whether the submitter is aware of this or not, but the term coconut is used within expatriate Latino and SE Asian communities to denote someone that the community considers to have betrayed their culture and heritage by adapting to the dominant culture (usually mainstream American/English/Western European cultures). The term refers to a coconut having a brown shell and a white inside -- "brown on the outside, white on the inside". This is a slur in common use throughout these expatriate communities. As the issue of offense was raised after the close of commentary, we are pending this household name for further discussion, specifically whether the unmodified word "coconut" is offensive or derogatory given the extra information.
This was item 13 on the Ansteorra letter of June 30, 2025.
(to Ansteorra acceptances) (to Ansteorra returns) (to Ansteorra pends)
This device is pended to redraw it with a larger gemstone. As emblazoned, this charge is so small as to be unidentifiable.
There is a step from core practice for use of a gemstone in profile. There is also a step from core practice for the use of a bird volant wings addorsed; however, the February 2025 Cover Letter noted that this "will not contribute to returns under SENA A1A1 for items appearing on external Letters of Intent prior to July 1, 2025." As this device appeared on a June 27th Letter of Intent, it is registerable despite having two steps from core practice.
This was item 2 on the East letter of June 27, 2025.
(to East acceptances) (to East returns) (to East pends)
This badge is pended to redraw it with a period style of lighthouse. The submitted drawing is based on images of the Cordouan lighthouse in Gironde, France. Though this lighthouse was completed early in the grey period, the drawing used is of the lighthouse after an 18th century expansion which drastically changed its shape.
This badge does not conflict with the herald's seal for Beacon Principal Herald, (Tinctureless) A beacon enflamed. There is at least a DC between a lighthouse and a beacon.
This was item 5 on the Trimaris letter of June 2, 2025.
(to Trimaris acceptances) (to Trimaris returns) (to Trimaris pends)
- Explicit -
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