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Links to existing sites

These are first because they have more important information.

• Yahoo Group: meridies-heralds ... an open, moderated discussion list for SCA heraldry in Meridies; heralds in Meridies and other kingdoms discuss and check for conflicts on heraldic submissions and talk about heraldry and other topics; this is the primary computer-based tool that heralds in Meridies use to communicate with each other; this is also Beacon's primary tool for communicating with the heralds in the kingdom
• Meridies Order of Precedence ... the awards database that Beacon administers and the Clerk of Precedence maintains; for information about awards and their precedence specific to Meridies, see Kingdom Law or Mistress Jessa's page for Meridies.
• Pennon Herald's Site ... the site lets individuals monitor the progress of their submissions; Pennon is the link for submissions from Meridies between the Society level (handled by the College of Arms) and the kingdom level (handled by Cypher)
• Parchment Pursuivant's Site ... "the website for the production of Scrolls within the Kingdom of Meridies" - this is an extensive site authored by a former Parchment officer, now-Maestra Serena da Riva; the site features advice, examples, handouts, and MANY links for calligraphers and illuminators

Some of the content on the sites above will be migrated to this site over time.

Pages on this site (current and planned)

As more pages are officially launched, they'll be linked from this page.

• Oath ... The text for the oath of fealty for all of the populace and the text for the sword oath for Crown List entrants.
• Award Regalia ... Added on 30-July-2008. Images of heraldic badges and instructions for making the traditional regalia for the awards, orders, and other royal recognition in Meridies. The page for the Bagatelle Pursuivant.
• Courts ... The future page for the Torch Herald.
• Education ... The page for the Lantern Herald. It also links to Lantern's List - a compilation of Web sites that are useful for SCA heralds.
• Heralds for Hire ... The page for the Candle Pursuivant.
• Lists and Tournaments ... The page for the Trumpet Herald.
• Scrolls ... For now, visit the site for the Parchment Pursuivant described above.
• Submissions ... Added on 30-July-2008. Advice and instructions for local heralds in Meridies on how to process submissions of names, devices, and badges for their clients. The page for the Cypher Pursuivant.
• Information for Local Heralds ... Beacon's expectations, the Mentor program, and links to the submission forms for names, devices, and badges.
• Lantern's List ... Originally compiled by Master Cuhelyn, this is a collection of links to useful web sites for SCA heralds. 5-Aug-2008: With Lord Tanczos' approval, Yves has "re-planted" the flower conflict and registerability table and now maintains it on this site.
• Information on Members of Beacon's Staff ... A summary of who's who, their office succession dates, and their job responsibilities.
• Articles ... Someday there may be a showcase for the writings of past and present heralds of Meridies on topics of heraldry.
• Letters from Beacon ... An incomplete, but growing archive of letters from the current Beacon Principal Herald. Letters from previous Beacon officers and their dates of service are to be posted in the future courtesy of Mistress Amicia, the previous Beacon.