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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Scotley" data-source="post: 5897155" data-attributes="member: 11520">Henry makes his way to where some of the guards are working out. He chooses the largest sword and does some basic drill. His rippling muscles whirl the heavy blade with ease. He concentrates on his foot work as well and works until he is sweating and breathing hard before taking a break for water. It is clear to all observers that he has had some training, but is still a young novice with much to learn. While his skill is limited he possesses great strength and some natural grace. If anyone offers to spar he will offer to take them up on it. Upon getting the note about the item, Henry's mind is soon spinning with possibilities. He considers and rejects several items, a sword, army boots, a horse, a shield, a cup. All these have merits, but all are either too clever or too direct. Henry is subtitle for a warrior, but not to the point of being unreadable. It would be easy to dismiss the exercise and simply pick something he wants badly, but the King has shown himself to be keen and such an obvious gaff would not sit well. Besides, a champion warhorse might not be welcome at dinner. [sblock=The Item]Once he finishes the workout and cleans up, Henry sets out to find an able seamstress or tailor. He is looking for a shop with high quality materials and displays showing particularly fine sewing. Having worked with bards for sometime now he has an eye for well made clothing. Once he finds a shop he likes the look of he will tell them what he seeks. Henry is thinking of having his item 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 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. Once this is done he will return to the palace and get some rest.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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