Note: The roster is currently undergoing repair, so at this time it is being updated manually. If you notice an error or omission, please contact Mortar Herald.
Crux Australis Staff
Crux Australis Principal Herald is assisted by their heraldic deputies, each of whom has responsibility for a different aspect of heraldry in the Kingdom. A full description of the role of each deputy can be found here.
| Office | Office Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Crux Australis Principal Herald | Mistress Isabella de Bordeaux | September 2023 |
| Coffyn Herald (2IC & Special Projects) | Hon. Gwyn Cantor | December 2023 |
| Astrolabe Herald (Eastern Deputy) | ||
| Baryl Herald (Western Deputy) | ||
| Bombarde Herald (Ceremonies) | Lady Amanda Martel | December 2023 |
| Canon Herald (Precedence) | THL Arabella d’Aubigny | December 2020 |
| Chaine Shot Herald (Education) | Master Pádraig Lowther | April 2015 |
| Mangonel Herald (Silent Heraldry) | ||
| Mortar Herald (Webminister) | Seigneur Ollivier Le Floch | April 2024 |
| Powder Horn Herald (Records) | Baron Uberto Renaldi | January 2021 |
| Quarrel Herald (Roll of Arms) | Mistress Glynhyvar of River Haven | December 2023 |
| Rocket Herald (Submissions) | Lady Sigrith parði | January 2023 |
Group Heralds
Below is a list of the heraldic officers for each branch. Please contact your local branch Herald if you have a question of a heraldic nature, and they should be able either to help you or to refer you to somebody who can.
Heralds who currently hold an office (the so called “in-ordinary” heralds) take a title that depends on their position. Baronial heralds and heralds on Crux’s staff may style themselves as “X Herald” for the duration of their office, where X is the appropriate heraldic title. The heraldic officers of other groups are styled as “Branch-name Pursuivant“.
Heralds Extraordinary
Those who have been of great assistance for sustained duration to the College of Heralds may be given the status of ‘Herald Extraordinary‘ by the Crown and be given a personal heraldic title – their choice of a registerable heraldic name. Lochac’s Heralds Extraordinary are listed here.
| Name | Date | Heraldic Title |
|---|---|---|
| Þorfinn Hrolfsson | April 2007 | Hund Herald |
| Giles Leabrook | March 2013 | |
| Bernard Stirling | August 2018 | |
| ffride wlffsdotter | September 2019 | Morelle heraut |
| Brían dorcha ua Conaill | September 2020 | |
| Karl Faustus von Aachen | November 2021 | Batty Herald |
Roster of Heralds
Below is the roster of active heralds in the Kingdom of Lochac. Active, in this sense, means they have completed the last Herald Census or have subsequently completed the Roster Details Form. The last Census was held in May AS59 (2024). Names that are links will take you to the person’s Canon Lore entry. Explanation of rank and the various skills can be found below the roster.
If you wish to be added to the roster, please complete the Roster Details Form. Please see Lochac Heraldic Policy for the requirements to be a rostered herald. If you believe you are worthy of the rank of Pursuivant, please consider completing the Pursuivant Readiness Portfolio.
| Herald | Rank | Branch | Court | Field | Voice | Names | Armoury | Silent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aife ingen Echdach | Macer | Aneala | X | X | ||||
| Leonie de Grey | Macer | Aneala | X | X | X | |||
| Edith Penrose | Macer | Aneala | X | X | X | |||
| Gwyn Cantor | Pursuivant | Aneala | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Gabriel Ziegler | Pursuivant | Blessed Herman the Cripple | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Sorle Maknicoll | Herald | Bordescros | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Sithech of Cluain | Macer | Cluain | X | X | ||||
| Domenego Ferrante di Aldobrando | Macer | Cluain | X | X | X | X | ||
| Bernard Stirling | Herald Extraordinary | Darton | X | X | X | |||
| Fiora Maria Vespucci | Herald | Darton | X | X | ||||
| Uberto Renaldi | Herald | Dismal Fogs | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Eleyne de Comnocke | Herald | Ildhafn | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Etain ingen Choilein | Macer | Ildhafn | X | X | X | X | ||
| Ollivier Le Floch | Herald | Innilgard | X | X | X | |||
| Padraig Lowther | Herald | Innilgard | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Annys Blodwell | Macer | Innilgard | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Amos Ironbeard | Pursuivant | Innilgard | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Wahriia of St Christina the Astonishing | Macer | Innilgard | X | X | ||||
| Tobias Chester | Macer | Innilgard | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Aeschine of Arran | Macer | Innilgard | X | X | X | |||
| Tálán macc úa Fiachna | Macer | Innilgard | X | X | X | X | ||
| Margie of Glen More | Macer | Kraé Glas | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Tassilon of Saint Monica | Macer | Kraé Glas | X | X | X | |||
| Mærwynn of Legeceasterscire | Macer | Kraé Glas | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Gabrielle Hamilton | Herald | Lochac | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Bjorn Bjarnylr Bassason ór Bjarneyu | Pursuivant | Mordenvale | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Amanda Martel | Herald | Politarchopolis | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Amelot de Akeney | Herald | Politarchopolis | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Merione French | Macer | Politarchopolis | X | X | X | |||
| Gwen verch David | Pursuivant | Politarchopolis | X | X | X | |||
| Ceara Shionnach | Pursuivant | Politarchopolis | X | X | ||||
| Glynyhvar of River Haven | Herald | River Haven | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Robin of Twyford | Pursuivant | River Haven | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Medb ingen ind Iasachta | Herald | Rowany | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Shinjo Takame | Macer | Rowany | X | X | ||||
| Jean-Christophe le Saussier | Macer | Rowany | X | X | X | |||
| Rosalind Beaufort | Pursuivant | Rowany | X | X | X | X | ||
| atomeja paitija | Macer | Rowany | X | X | ||||
| Johannes van Aemstel | Macer | Saint Christina the Astonishing | X | |||||
| Kamara Skleraina | Pursuivant | Saint Florian de la Riviere | X | X | X | |||
| Rúnfríðr Keiliselgr | Macer | Saint Monica | X | X | X | |||
| Ailbhe of St Monica | Macer | Saint Monica | X | |||||
| Finn of Saint Monica | Macer | Saint Monica | X | X | ||||
| Sigrith parði | Macer | Southron Gaard | X | X | ||||
| Gabriella Borromei | Pursuivant | Stegby | X | X | X | X | X | |
| ffride wlffsdotter | Herald Extraordinary | Stormhold | X | X | ||||
| Brían dorcha ua Conaill | Herald Extraordinary | Stormhold | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Þorfinn Hrolfsson | Herald Extraordinary | Stormhold | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Nicolette de Coulours | Macer | Stormhold | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Bermund Wandelbar | Macer | Stormhold | X | |||||
| Gillucan ua Tomaltaig | Macer | Stormhold | X | X | X | |||
| Fionnghuala nic an t’Sionnaigh | Macer | Stormhold | X | X | X | |||
| Iames Douglas | Macer | Strathcorbie | X | X | X | X | ||
| Isabella de Bordeaux | Herald | Torlyon | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Hrolf Herjolfssen | Herald | Ynys Fawr | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Tiberius Aelius Paulli filius Sabatina tribu Faustus Vespertilio | Herald Extraordinary | Ynys Fawr | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Drusticc inigena Eddarrnonn | Herald | Ynys Fawr | X | X | ||||
| Anna Felice Tavestoche | Pursuivant | Ynys Fawr | X | X | X | X | X |
Rank
There are four levels of personal heraldic rank in Lochac: Macer, Pursuivant, Herald and Herald Extraordinary.
Macer is the rank given to in-training members of the College of Heralds. A Macer has a demonstrated interest in SCA heraldry, and
some level of activity within the College. The rank of Pursuivant is given to those who have shown basic knowledge and competence in multiple aspects of heraldry, while the rank of Herald is given to those of greater expertise. If you believe you are worthy of the rank of Pursuivant, please consider completing the Pursuivant Readiness Portfolio. Promotion to the rank of Herald and movement between the various ranks is at the discretion of the Crux Australis Principal Herald.
Those who have been of great assistance for sustained duration to the college of Heralds may be given the status of ‘Herald Extraordinary‘ by the Crown and be given a personal heraldic title – their choice of a registerable heraldic name.
Heralds who currently hold an office (the so called “in-ordinary” heralds) take a title that depends on their position. Baronial heralds and heralds on Crux’s staff may style themselves as “X Herald” for the duration of their office, where X is the appropriate heraldic title. Group heralds for other groups (Shires, Cantons and Colleges) should describe themselves as “Group-name Pursuivant” for the duration of their warrant.
Skills
The skills columns in the general roster indicates self-identified experience in the various areas of heralding: voice (general announcements, can shout a bit); court (knows about ceremonies, has spoken for the Crown before); silent (can perform some level of sign language interpreting at events); field (has announced bouts at tournaments); names (consults on registering names with the College of Arms); and armoury (consults on designing and registering devices and badges). Levels of experience may vary, but it’s a place to start for help.