These are the core heraldic creatures of Eyehasseen—ancient symbols of house, honor, and domain. Some are drawn from real fauna, others from myth, and a few from the dreams of monarchs.
Featured Emblems:
- The Rampant Sky-Bear of House Marrowdeep – said to ascend with the wind during coronations.
- The Pale Lion of the Southern Marches – a lion with no mane, representing restraint in power.
- The Twin-Headed Stag of the Eastern Wards – symbolizing decision without division.
- The Gilded Moth of House Athenil – drawn to light, but never consumed by it.
- The Dagger-Toothed Hound of Old Blackmere – once seen as fearsome, now reclaimed as a guardian.
🐦 Avian Heraldry
Birds in Eyehasseen heraldry often represent vision, vigilance, or voices from the beyond. Their presence on crests can denote fleetness, wisdom, or spiritual favor.
Featured Emblems:
- The Seven-Winged Heron of the River Province – represents protection of the weak.
- The Black Kite of the High Watchers – flown above every royal observatory.
- The Singing Jay of the Scroll-Keepers – open beak rendered in silver filigree.
- The Crimson Owl of House Valetthorn – eyes rimmed in garnet, said to see through falsehood.
- The Star-Wren of the Nightward Isles – appears only in moonlight embroidery.
🐍 Serpents, Dragons & Legendary Beasts
This wing contains the more mythic or controversial creatures—some of which may have never lived, but were nonetheless powerful enough to claim banners, battalions, and belief.
Featured Emblems:
- The Bleeding Serpent of the Thirteenth Banner – banned in 211 R, now preserved under glass.
- The Bone-Wyrm of the Northern Crestline – once said to rise in mist from burial mounds.
- The Fire-Tongued Newt of Guild Pyrolis – appears on all licensed alchemist seals.
- The Crescent-Backed Gryphon of Eyehasseen – depicted as the protector of kings.
- The Thorn-Backed Unicorn of the Silent Century – unusually grim for a unicorn, associated with oaths and loss.
🛡️ Guild, Order, and Civic Symbols
Not all emblems were born of bloodlines—many rose from trade, devotion, or civic unity. These crests were often displayed on documents, uniforms, and public buildings.
Featured Emblems:
- The Stirred Pot of the Order of the Golden Apron – symbol of civic hospitality and nourishment.
- The Hammered Quill of the Scribes’ Guild – where writing meets work.
- The Loom and Ant of the Industrious Fellowship – a rare horizontal banner.
- The Triple Flame of the Alchemical Triad – burned into every lab door by law.
- The Balanced Basket of the Just Market – a favorite symbol among merchants and tricksters alike.
🎨 Emblem Evolution & Curiosities
Symbols change over time, and some are more story than standard. This corner of the gallery celebrates oddities, evolutions, and experiments in heraldic art.
Featured Curiosities:
- The Ink-Drenched Badger of House Hallowmere – originally a misprint, now a beloved family icon.
- The Forgotten Emblem of the Disbanded Court of Thistles – thistle so intricate it pierced the parchment.
- The Vertical Horse of the Veiled Riders – debated whether it’s leaping or falling.
- Composite Crest of the Festival of Lost Colors – includes 14 beasts, none repeated.
- The Shield of Blank Intent – never painted, said to represent humility or mystery.
The Gallery of Heraldic Beasts & Emblems reminds us that while crowns may shift, symbols remain—carried into battle, worn in mourning, raised in triumph, and passed from hand to hand like fire from a sacred flame.