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Introduction The word "Heraldry" is derived from the outland terms "heer", meaning, a host, or an army, and "held", speaking of a champion. "Blason," the term by which the art of heraldry is denoted from the begining, is probably derived from the ancientword "blazen", or, to blow the horn. The term given the arrival announcements, accompanied by the sounds of trumpets, is stated as"blazoning the arms." This knowledge of the various devices and symbols is called Heraldry. Most earlier coats of arms are fairly simple, bars or wavy lines, a lion rampant or an eagle displayed, or an arrangement of fleurs-de-lis. Designs will become more complex as the years pass, and the practice of quartering has quickly developed. This incorporats the arms of other families acquired through marriages. Regardless of their origins, coats of arms have become military status symbols, and their popularity increases along with the popularity of the tournaments. Bearing a coat of arms is slated to become a prerequisite to participation in a tournament. Due to the importance of social standing in such pageants, a coat of arms also will became a mark of noble status. People are fascinated to learn something about the history of their family name. Though many think that coats of arms were granted only to nobility, they can actually be found for more than ninety percent of all family lines. Here at Heraldric Dreams we strive to reproduce any coat-of-arms. Our in house scribes generate these full-color Coats-of Arms. Based on original descriptions and renderings provided by individuals or houses. Completely accurate and authentic in every detail, theses beautiful artistic renderings are available at a very reasonable cost. With or without banners, the result is a highly personalized keepsake of which most anyone would be proud to display. 
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