🦁 Noble Beasts of the Realm

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:

  1. The Rampant Sky-Bear of House Marrowdeep – said to ascend with the wind during coronations.
  2. The Pale Lion of the Southern Marches – a lion with no mane, representing restraint in power.
  3. The Twin-Headed Stag of the Eastern Wards – symbolizing decision without division.
  4. The Gilded Moth of House Athenil – drawn to light, but never consumed by it.
  5. 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:

  1. The Seven-Winged Heron of the River Province – represents protection of the weak.
  2. The Black Kite of the High Watchers – flown above every royal observatory.
  3. The Singing Jay of the Scroll-Keepers – open beak rendered in silver filigree.
  4. The Crimson Owl of House Valetthorn – eyes rimmed in garnet, said to see through falsehood.
  5. 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:

  1. The Bleeding Serpent of the Thirteenth Banner – banned in 211 R, now preserved under glass.
  2. The Bone-Wyrm of the Northern Crestline – once said to rise in mist from burial mounds.
  3. The Fire-Tongued Newt of Guild Pyrolis – appears on all licensed alchemist seals.
  4. The Crescent-Backed Gryphon of Eyehasseen – depicted as the protector of kings.
  5. 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:

  1. The Stirred Pot of the Order of the Golden Apron – symbol of civic hospitality and nourishment.
  2. The Hammered Quill of the Scribes’ Guild – where writing meets work.
  3. The Loom and Ant of the Industrious Fellowship – a rare horizontal banner.
  4. The Triple Flame of the Alchemical Triad – burned into every lab door by law.
  5. 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:

  1. The Ink-Drenched Badger of House Hallowmere – originally a misprint, now a beloved family icon.
  2. The Forgotten Emblem of the Disbanded Court of Thistles – thistle so intricate it pierced the parchment.
  3. The Vertical Horse of the Veiled Riders – debated whether it’s leaping or falling.
  4. Composite Crest of the Festival of Lost Colors – includes 14 beasts, none repeated.
  5. 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.