Plenty of people have had questions about the poll that was recently released by the Board of Directors. Why is Leopard an option? What the hell is a Banderole? Why do none of the names, badges, and regalia feel like they’re one cohesive concept?
This article provides the truth behind the Board’s false claim that the items on their poll were all approved by the College of Arms. It describes where the name “Banderole” came from, outlines the (lack of) communication between the heralds and the Board, and briefly describes the reasons every other item on the poll was found unsuitable by the College of Arms’ workgroup.