Symbols of Concultures
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I really like the simplicity of design there, GBR. By the way, does that stand for something?
I think this is my favorite version so far, Ahzoh:
I think this is my favorite version so far, Ahzoh:
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But the symbol is supposed to be red, that is the one limitation...XXXVII wrote:I really like the simplicity of design there, GBR. By the way, does that stand for something?
I think this is my favorite version so far, Ahzoh:
Red is the colour of an important character of which the symbol belongs to.
I kept asking a question in regards to colour swapping gold with torqoise, and is ignored...
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I know, but the overall effect was weird with so much yellow...Ahzoh wrote:But the symbol is supposed to be red, that is the one limitation...
It wasn't. Go back a page.I kept asking a question in regards to colour swapping gold with torqoise, and is ignored...
Also:
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Thanks! And yes, they're my initials. I've had this account since before I used my real full name on the net.XXXVII wrote:I really like the simplicity of design there, GBR. By the way, does that stand for something?
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Ah, see, I definitely like this one the best, and it doesn't remind me of a German (I just don't like the combination of colours) or fascist flag everytime I look at it!XXXVII wrote:It wasn't. Go back a page.I kept asking a question in regards to colour swapping gold with torqoise, and is ignored...
Also:
I think we're good here, I'm gonna have a mini flag icon done of it.
EDIT: funny, while we are speaking of crow symbolism, I just found this picture on my facebook page:
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Theocratic republic, GBR?
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That would imply no Monarchs though, right? Which isn't the case. The nearest, horribly unwieldy term I can think of is Theocratic Union of Kingdoms and City States. Or Theocratic Union, for short. But that still doesn't really capture the nuance I'm after.XXXVII wrote:Theocratic republic, GBR?
I'm actually prepping some diagrams for a dedicated thread, so keep an eye out, I guess ;)
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Reminds me of the seal of the Safirian state of Umaront.GBR wrote:A family crest I just made. Three links in a chain. I'm sure it has a meaning, but haven't quite hit on it yet.
Inspired by old Japanese yukata patterns.
I've got another in the making, but not quite there yet.
Speaking of Safiria, its flag and greater seal.
Safir Alliance
Hoennese Realm
Hoennese Realm
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Nice stuff Carl! What did you use to make the greater seal and it's constituent parts?
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Theocratic confederation? Supranational theocracy?GBR wrote:That would imply no Monarchs though, right? Which isn't the case. The nearest, horribly unwieldy term I can think of is Theocratic Union of Kingdoms and City States. Or Theocratic Union, for short. But that still doesn't really capture the nuance I'm after.XXXVII wrote:Theocratic republic, GBR?
I'm actually prepping some diagrams for a dedicated thread, so keep an eye out, I guess ;)
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I was thinking the same thing with "theocratic confederation". From what GBR has said, it's there's a centralised theocratic power covering a range of independent, usually monarchical, states falling under the power of said "Super-Pope". In that sense, though, is this not more of a federation:Dormouse559 wrote:Theocratic confederation? Supranational theocracy?GBR wrote:That would imply no Monarchs though, right? Which isn't the case. The nearest, horribly unwieldy term I can think of is Theocratic Union of Kingdoms and City States. Or Theocratic Union, for short. But that still doesn't really capture the nuance I'm after.XXXVII wrote:Theocratic republic, GBR?
I'm actually prepping some diagrams for a dedicated thread, so keep an eye out, I guess ;)
It might be some borderline case depending on the power of the Super-Pope and the autonomy of the individual states.Wikipedia wrote: By definition, the difference between a confederation and a federation is that the membership of the member states in a confederation is voluntary, while the membership in a federation is not. A confederation is most likely to feature these differences over a federation: (1) No real direct powers: many confederal decisions are externalised by member-state legislation. (2) Decisions on day-to-day-matters are not taken by simple majority but by special majorities or even by consensus or unanimity (veto for every member). (3) Changes of the constitution, usually a treaty, require unanimity.
You can tell the same lie a thousand times,
But it never gets any more true,
So close your eyes once more and once more believe
That they all still believe in you.
Just one time.
But it never gets any more true,
So close your eyes once more and once more believe
That they all still believe in you.
Just one time.
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Putting this here, since the Wanted Flag thread is for adding flag icons of real countries/language to the forum like .Ahzoh wrote:I think we're good here, I'm gonna have a mini flag icon done of it.
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The second icon there, is for Carl Miller, since the one in his sig doesn't appear to have the 3D "beveled" edge to it. I added one since his flag is just the three colors and only took a few seconds to do.
(Please re-host the image, folks, if you use it... in case I move/delete it from my Photobucket at some juncture.)
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Certainly Theocratic Federation seems to be the best fit thus far. It's a nice succinct way to explain things.sangi39 wrote:I was thinking the same thing with "theocratic confederation". From what GBR has said, it's there's a centralised theocratic power covering a range of independent, usually monarchical, states falling under the power of said "Super-Pope". In that sense, though, is this not more of a federation:Dormouse559 wrote:Theocratic confederation? Supranational theocracy?GBR wrote:That would imply no Monarchs though, right? Which isn't the case. The nearest, horribly unwieldy term I can think of is Theocratic Union of Kingdoms and City States. Or Theocratic Union, for short. But that still doesn't really capture the nuance I'm after.XXXVII wrote:Theocratic republic, GBR?
I'm actually prepping some diagrams for a dedicated thread, so keep an eye out, I guess ;)
It might be some borderline case depending on the power of the Super-Pope and the autonomy of the individual states.Wikipedia wrote: By definition, the difference between a confederation and a federation is that the membership of the member states in a confederation is voluntary, while the membership in a federation is not. A confederation is most likely to feature these differences over a federation: (1) No real direct powers: many confederal decisions are externalised by member-state legislation. (2) Decisions on day-to-day-matters are not taken by simple majority but by special majorities or even by consensus or unanimity (veto for every member). (3) Changes of the constitution, usually a treaty, require unanimity.
Anyway, I feel we are derailing this thread somewhat. I started work in earnest today on a document called 'Governance in Pontau: The Clergy and Polity of the Theocratic Federation of Sutzian Kingdoms'. I'll be posting when I'm done :)
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Haha, we may have done, yes I guess you might at least be able to take that as a good sign, though Seems the impatient few will just have to wait.GBR wrote: Anyway, I feel we are derailing this thread somewhat. I started work in earnest today on a document called 'Governance in Pontau: The Clergy and Polity of the Theocratic Federation of Sutzian Kingdoms'. I'll be posting when I'm done :)
You can tell the same lie a thousand times,
But it never gets any more true,
So close your eyes once more and once more believe
That they all still believe in you.
Just one time.
But it never gets any more true,
So close your eyes once more and once more believe
That they all still believe in you.
Just one time.
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Did the same for this one, adding the bevel:Foolster41 wrote:Following XXXVII, here's an icon for Saltha.
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Oh, that's great, thanks. I'm definitely using that one. :)XXXVII wrote:Did the same for this one, adding the bevel:Foolster41 wrote:Following XXXVII, here's an icon for Saltha.
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No problem!
I just ask that you rehost it somewhere. My photo bucket stuff is overdue for some sort of re-organization and purging of stuff, I'd hate to break your links everywhere when I do.
I just ask that you rehost it somewhere. My photo bucket stuff is overdue for some sort of re-organization and purging of stuff, I'd hate to break your links everywhere when I do.
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I hope you don't purge the (big) flag...XXXVII wrote:No problem!
I just ask that you rehost it somewhere. My photo bucket stuff is overdue for some sort of re-organization and purging of stuff, I'd hate to break your links everywhere when I do.
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Nah, but lots o' stuff will move. Purging will be for super old avies and sigs from like circa '02!Ahzoh wrote:I hope you don't purge the (big) flag...XXXVII wrote:No problem!
I just ask that you rehost it somewhere. My photo bucket stuff is overdue for some sort of re-organization and purging of stuff, I'd hate to break your links everywhere when I do.