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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Scotley" data-source="post: 6142735" data-attributes="member: 11520">Taking the letters in turn...[sblock=The Item]OOC: I hope you don't object to a repeat as I do believe this item is the best representation for Henry.Henry spends most of the day thinking of his item considering and rejecting many things. He finally asks around the camp and determines who the finest tailor in the area for making military uniforms is and seeks him out and describes what he wants. It has to be a Guidon. The small twin tailed flag most popular with Cavalry units. Representing and directing troops in the midst of battle and in ceremonies throughout its history, the guidon has been an important facet of military maneuvers. It is also a mundane piece of military equipment. In his heart of hearts Henry wants to be a great leader of men like his father. It also reflects the character's abilities. He has several powers that serve to inspire others to greater ability. His challenge ability causes the foe to have eyes only for him and he is focused on intimidating foes. Both of these things are well represented by the guidon. It also gives him a chance to refine his thougths in its design. Red and Cream are the family colors. A red background represents the Military and Martial endevors. The red background will be banded in cream (white) suggesting peace and sincerity and wisdom tempering the military nature.On the Guidon will be a horse courant (in full chase) representing his desire to be in the cavalry and also given its hearalic meaning of willingness to serve king and country with speed and valor. The horse is black suggesting power, mystery, formality and elegance.Philosophically, Henry strives to always do right and thus provide an example for others to look up to and the Guidon can represent that as well. This Guidon will be made of practical allweather materials rather than silks and lace. Mounting on a spear suggests military honor and directness of purpose and action.There is a boldness inherent in the choice such an item. The bearer of the Guidon has a position of great responsibility and honor and is seen as a leader as well as a follower of the larger force. Men have fought and died to keep the Guidon aloft and strived to seize it from the enemy.Once he is confident that the item can be made of the highest quality to his specifications, Henry sets off to find a spear to mount the Guidon to. It should be well made and practical with minimal adornment and yet pleasing to the eye for the superior design and craftsmanship. The spear is not the item and merely will serve to provide the necessary display. It would not do to represent himself as a large phallic symbol.[/sblock]His item established. Henry sets about tracking down everything he can find on the royal household. Who the major family members are, something of their history, who the important members of the staff are such as writer of the letter. He is particularly interested in any pictures of the family he can find. He wants to be sure he recognizes the important players when he meets them. He also tries to find out what he can about the livery of servants and retainers so that he can get a sense of who they are from their uniforms and any insignia they wear.</blockquote>

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