Post by tom on Jul 23, 2015 17:36:34 GMT -5
My approach was to create a coat of arms was to create feudal house similar to the ones that existed in medieval times. I chose the name Howse because it's legitimately my last name. My approach was inspired from the show Game of Thrones in that I included house words and a house sigil, but I tried to capture some of my Survivor game play as well.
I chose the colour purple for the background because it provides a sense of regality and pride. Purple was also historically the colour of nobility.
In the middle of coat of arms is a husky. Dogs are known for their loyalty, their capacity for friendship and in general a pack mentality. They are dependable and will be there through the tough times and the good. It also feels fitting because I am bad at hiding my emotions and dogs are notoriously easy to read. I can be a fierce ally but at times it can lead to me being too trusting. When deciding which animal to make my house sigil this seemed the natural choice for me.
The three jewels at the top of the shield are from the series Digimon (yes I am going full nerd here). The Green one on the far left represents sincerity because I try to bring 100% of my personality to these games. The orange one on the right represents courage and I included it because I prefer a proactive style of play rather than one where I am under the radar. And the blue emblem in the middle represents friendship - I join these games primarily to make new friends so it made sense to place it front and center.
I chose the words "Together, we are Strong." because it applies to my general philosophy in this game. When I play these games, I look to foster strong relationships with my fellow players in order to help each other advance further.