Commentary: Mordenkainen the archmage, a man of lowly upbringing, is famous or infamous around the Flanaess for his meddling in the affairs of his betters.

Most who loathe him fear his mastery of magic, but the truly knowledgeable know that Mordenkainen plays a long game and it is his intricate schemes have cost unwary opponents dearly, if not with their lives.

That brings us to his arms. For one of such low birth, he has taken the royal purple as the base color of his device proving that his arrogance knows no bounds.

His charge, however, is unique. Normally military victory is signified by a laurel wreath, a sign of the gods favor. Mordenkainen’s charge is a wreath of golden lightening bolts, showing that he does not need the gods benediction, only the power of magic to grant him success. Arrogance upon arrogance, a truly fitting device for such as him. .

In Service,

Saracenus Garasteth, Baron of Trellwood
Radiant Sun King at Arms

NOTE: This is a tribute to Gary Gygax, not a slam. This website is done in the character voice of Saracenus who fears and hates Mordenkainen for the threat to his unlife that he most certainly is. If you want to see my tribute to Gary and the reasons for producing this coat of arms, please see my livejournal post (here).