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== The Roll of Named Branch Heralds ==
== The Roll of Named Branch Heralds ==
Some, though not all independent territories in Caid have a heraldic title registered for their use. Branch heralds from territories without a registered heraldic title may use the name of the branch as their heraldic title (this was a common enough practice in period).
* [[Blue Mountain]] (Dreiburgen)
* [[Blue Mountain]] (Dreiburgen)
* [[Coral]] (Lyondemere)
* [[Coral]] (Lyondemere)
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* Herald Extraordinary (A Society-wide rank for exceptional, senior heralds)
* Herald Extraordinary (A Society-wide rank for exceptional, senior heralds)
* [[Sovereign of Arms]] (A Society-wide rank for the three top positions within the College of Arms)
* [[Sovereign of Arms]] (A Society-wide rank for the three top positions within the College of Arms)
Any person conducting heraldic activities may be referred to informally as "herald" (small "h").
For more information on heraldic ranks and titles as practiced in Caid, see: [[http://herald.sca-caid.org/contact.html Heraldic Titles article on Heralds web Site]]
For more information on heraldic ranks and titles as practiced in Caid, see: [[http://herald.sca-caid.org/contact.html Heraldic Titles article on Heralds web Site]]
== More Information ==
== More Information ==

Revision as of 17:10, 20 June 2008

SCA Heralds' badge‎

The office for book, field and court heraldry.

Herald Kingdom Officers & Groups

Named Staff Titles

Groups

Job Descriptions

These jobs may be performed by one of the above staff officers, by a branch herald, or by an individual with no specific heraldic title assigned to them.

The Roll of Named Branch Heralds

Some, though not all independent territories in Caid have a heraldic title registered for their use. Branch heralds from territories without a registered heraldic title may use the name of the branch as their heraldic title (this was a common enough practice in period).

Heraldic Ranks within Caid

Within Caid, the following heraldic ranks are used:

  • Macer (a new herald)
  • Pursuivant (a journeyman herald)
  • Herald (capitol "H", a senior herald)
  • Herald Extraordinary (A Society-wide rank for exceptional, senior heralds)
  • Sovereign of Arms (A Society-wide rank for the three top positions within the College of Arms)

Any person conducting heraldic activities may be referred to informally as "herald" (small "h").

For more information on heraldic ranks and titles as practiced in Caid, see: [Heraldic Titles article on Heralds web Site]

More Information


Officers of Caid
Offices: Crown, Arts & Sciences, Chatelaine, Chronicler, Constable, Exchequer, Herald, Lists, Marshal, Seneschal, Webwright, Youth
Officer Groups: Army, College of Heralds, College of Scribes, Collegium Caidis, Crown Prints, Newcomers Guild, Water Bearer Guild
Other Information: Caidan Law, Greater Officer of State, Lesser Officer of State, Guilds, Officer Hierarchy, Privy Council