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          What is the nation's national animal?
     None official, but the most popular in people's minds is the badger, or brock, by which name it's locally known.
           What are the nation's national colours?
     Navy-blue and white.
           Who is the nation's patron saint, if any?
      Officially none, since Somery does not consider itself a Cruisian country, but for the majority of the people, who are followers of 'Leamism,' which is a 'descendant' of the ancient Sun cult, either of the most prestigious spiritual leaders of the 'First Age of Enlightenment', Aeric Scimwlite and Erryl Freawine, might be considered something in vicinity of a patron saint.
          What is the nation's national anthem?
      Somery Fair
          What is the nation's coat of arms?
     Michel Arms (the big one)
Shield: Quarterly, fields 1 and 4: Azure, three roses
argent; fields 2 and 3: Or, a mullet of twelve points
azure. The roses are an ancient symbol of the
peninsular region, connecting with the constellation
The Larinavai, which is locally known under the
name "The Three Roses". The twelve pointed star
symbolizes the 12 historical lathes of Somery. The
shield carries the Somerish rose crown. Supporters:
Two methelkilns, in traditional colours, i.e. argent with wing feathers azure, carrying a heart gules on their shoulders. The wings symbolize freedom, the claws the will to cling to and defend that freedom. The wings can also symbolize the flight of imagination, and the abscence of the heads indicates the need to 'think' with your heart.

Little Arms (the little one) Azure, three roses argent.

Somery

Æthelnia

          What is the nation's national animal?
     Researching...
           What are the nation's national colours?
     Researching...
           Who is the nation's patron saint, if any?
      St. Thomas, for whom the capital of Æthelnia is named.
          What is the nation's national anthem?
      The Golden Bow
          What is the nation's coat of arms?
     The main escutcheon is quartered, with in the
first (and fourth quarter) three Lions azure on an
escutcheon of gold, symbolizing the three main rivers of
Aethelnia that provide wealth (golden fields of grains) for the
kingdom and it's people. These arms are also in use
with the royal family. The second quarter is a escutcheon of azure with three crosses of Saint Thomas. This quarter represents the patron saint of Aethelnia, Saint Thomas, and Holy Trinity (of Patris, Spiritus et Sancti). These arms are also in use with the capitol city of Saint Thomas. The third quarter depicts four stars of gold on a red escutcheon, representing the Northern (Phenixian) Lands and their historic capitol of Saint Nazaire.

The main escutcheon is guarded by two Griffons of argent. These are historically frequently used heraldic symbols in Aethelnian heraldry, and originate from an ancient Aethelnian legend about the birth of Aethelnia. The griffon on the left is called Melchior, and the one on right is called Isidore.

The crest rests on two branches of Aethelnian oak and is crowned with the royal crown of Winsom. The motto "Nemo Omnibus Horis Sapit", means: No one can be wise at all times. It originates from the same legend as the two Silver Griffons. Finally, the knotted ribbons below the shield symbolize unity of the Aethelnian peoples.

Lesser Arms of Aethelnia
The lesser arms are used mainly as letter head for offical government and embassies/consulate stationary. It exists of the main escutcheon without 'extras' and crowned with the royal crown of Winsom.

Eastern Delgamia

          What is the nation's national animal?
     The national animal is the dolphin.
           What are the nation's national colours?
     Blue, yellow, and red.
           Who is the nation's patron saint, if any?
      None specified.
          What is the nation's national anthem?
      The Eastern Delgamian government is in the process of
selecting a national anthem.
          What is the nation's coat of arms?
     See picture at right.