27 March, 1978:
Isolde-Delta Coins History
When Isolde-Delta received the official deed of crenellation, two writs
were sent throughout the realm. The first detailed the official decree, (found on the official Isolde-Delta map):
The
second writ asked each settlement from the smallest fife to the largest city to
decide upon a symbol and slogan that best represented them. Once a choice had
been made, they were asked to petition an artist whom would create the design
professionally. Each symbol would then be voted upon via Land Census at the end
of that year, and the best designs would then be minted and represent the five
coins of the realms. They were:
Copper - Lotus - The Church of the White Lotus (Monks)
Silver - Axe - The Valley Dwarves of Isolde
Gold - Shield/Sword - The Church of Sorakis (Haven)
Platinum - Crown - Selvarus One-Eye (Court Jester to Lord Prothall)
Mithril - Ore - Jorel Lightbottom and Elisea Lan'orel (Dwarf/Elf)
A grove of trees was chosen as the symbol of the realm, and would be included
on the back of each minted coin. The ancient language of Latin, created in
Harnic runes would be used for the slogan that would adorn each piece.
Copper Lotus
The
monks of the realms during an enclave, voted unanimously that the Church of
the White Lotus should represent their vested interest. They chose the Lotus
flower because it represents the simple man in Isolde, his journey through life
and the balance one must achieve with the realm of Nature. The phrase is one of
the three guiding axioms of the faith, Harmony and Peace with Nature (Consensio
quod Pacis per Vis). Presented below is the Copper Lotus:
Cheers,
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