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The Purpose
- Is responsible for the performance of the West Kingdom duties with respect to commentary on submissions from other Kingdoms and other matters under discussion by the College of Arms.
- Is responsible for the preparation of the West Kingdom Letter of Comment on submissions from other Kingdoms each month. This Letter must be prepared so as to arrive in Lord Laurel's hands in a timely manner. The LoC must, if at all possible, include comments on all the Letters of Intent issued, and if an LoI is not received, efforts must be made to obtain a copy. Thorough research on each device for conflict, whenever possible by multiple researchers, is a necessary part of the Western LoC. In addition, it should cover as much name and other research as possible.
- Is responsible for the regular conflict research meetings. The primary purpose of these meetings is to do conflict research on the names and devices being submitted from other Kingdoms. These meetings should be scheduled at regular intervals and at fixed locations, so that the regular workers can plan their lives and those who can show up occasionally can find the meeting. If Brachet cannot be available to conduct a given meeting, a substitute must be appointed to conduct that meeting.
- Should be knowledgeable in the following areas: the art and science of heraldry, both as regards period practice and as regards SCA usage; the design of heraldic insigniae; period naming practices and the selection of SCA names; the Rules for Submission and the current practices of the College of Arms.
- May be called upon by Vesper to perform other functions related to book heraldry and conflict research, in conjunction with Latimer.
- Works with Vesper to train other heralds in research skills and in the specialized knowledge needed for conflict research.
- At the present time, Brachet is responsible for the cost of copying and mailing comments to the College of Arms.
- May, with the approval of Vesper, designate a deputy to assist in these tasks.
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