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'''[[Kingdom of thelmearc]]''': Having become a [[Kingdom]] in September [[A.S. XXXII]], '''Æthelmearc''' is the fifteenth oldest in the [[Known World]]. Geographically it consists of West Virginia, Western & Central Pennsylvania, and Western & Central New York. |
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'''Norman Shield''': The [[Norman shield]] was used by the [[Norman]]s from the [[11th century|11th]] to [[15th century|15th]] centuries. It is a large, curved [[shield]], often referred to as a '''kite shield''' because of its shape. |
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The current [[king]] and [[queen]] are Malcolm MacEoghainn and Tessa the Huntress <small> ... [[Kingdom of thelmearc|[more]]]</small> |
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A kite shield extends the bottom the the shield down into a long point, giving it an overall "teardrop" shape. This shape means very good protection for the shield-side leg. <small> ... [[Norman shield|[more]]]</small> |
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In [[heraldry]], '''[[displayed]]''' is a [[posture]] associated with [[bird]]s. The bird faces front with the wings outstretched. |
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'''Heraldic jargon: ''': '''[[Flanches]]''' (or flaunches) are [[ordinary|subordinaries]] always found in pairs. They are formed by curved lines from the top [[dexter]] and [[sinister]] corners of the [[shield]] to the dexter and sinister [[base]]. |
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'''Dance:''' [[Villanella]] |
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'''Fibre arts:''' [[Bobbin lace]] |
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'''Recipe:''' [[Brewet of ayrenn (recipe)|Brewet of ayrenn]] |
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 Norman Shield: The Norman shield was used by the Normans from the 11th to 15th centuries. It is a large, curved shield, often referred to as a kite shield because of its shape. A kite shield extends the bottom the the shield down into a long point, giving it an overall "teardrop" shape. This shape means very good protection for the shield-side leg. ... [more] |
Heraldic jargon: :  In heraldry, displayed is a posture associated with birds. The bird faces front with the wings outstretched. Dance: Villanella Fibre arts: Bobbin lace Recipe: Brewet of ayrenn |
