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New Opinion Piece: It’s Not About Chains

December 15, 2022 cormac

Announcing my latest opinion piece, discussing the unchecked privilege of the armored combat community: It’s Not About Chains.

New Article: Gonfalons

July 30, 2021July 29, 2021 cormac

I’m pleased to announce the release of the fourth in my series of heraldic flag articles, which completes the collection of flag types. This week: Gonfalons!

New Article: Pennons

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 cormac

Announcing the release of the third in my series of heraldic flag articles. This week: Pennons!

New Article: Banners

June 22, 2021June 26, 2021 cormac

Announcing the release of the second in my series of heraldic flag design articles. This week: Banners!

New Series: Heraldic Flag Design

June 7, 2021June 26, 2021 cormac

Now hoisting the first of a series of articles on heraldic flags, a subject near and dear to my heart. Today’s topic: Standards and guidons!

New Article: How to Avoid Marshalling in the SCA

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 cormac

There’s a new article up in the Academy of Heraldry, on how SENA’s rules on marshalling work. Check it out!

http://herald.poore-house.com/armory/avoid-marshalling/

New Article: Chains as Regalia

June 19, 2020January 13, 2021 cormac

A helpful reference document for the use of unadorned chains in the Society for Creative Anachronism.

Chains as Regalia

New Article: Grand Quartering of the Kingdoms of the SCA

February 17, 2020July 27, 2020 cormac

Here is the progression of quartering the kingdom armorial holdings of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Take a look!

Grand Quartering of the Kingdoms of the SCA

New Article: Chevrons, Piles, and Other Pointy Bits

September 5, 2019 cormac

I put up a little article about the various triangular charges and field divisions found in heraldry, such chevrons, piles, chiefs triangular, and per chevron lines of division. Take a look!

Chevrons, Piles, and Other Pointy Bits

New Article: The Worst Question You’re Likely to Ask

June 13, 2019June 15, 2019 cormac

In the spirit of the “Ask Me Anything” meme flooding Facebook’s SCA circles, here’s an article about one question you should never, ever ask.

The Worst Question You’re Likely to Ask

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