The imperial regalia is the symbol.
His arms consist of a flaming red sword upon a white background. A variant of this became the hated symbol of the God-learners.
http://www.glorantha.com/library/prosopaedia/g.html#gerlant
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> I have started a HeroQuest campaign based in Ralios during the second age using the Mongoose RuneQuest setting books.
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> I am currently drawing the player characters as well as a few choice NPCs.
> I what to show the God Learners as very different and very recognisable. When the PCs see then I want them to fear them and react. A bit like seeing stormtroopers in a Star Wars game for example.
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> I am not keen on Medieval imagery that is often portrayed for the West, the English knights in full armour for example - it puts me right off!
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> So what would the imperial armed forces of the Empire of the Middle Sea look like, especially those that would be operating in and around Safelster and Ralios as a whole?
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> Would they have a common armour and weapon style?
> Would they favour a particular colour or clothing style?
> Are the God Learners just old men in flowing robes?
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> What earthly analogues should I look at for inspiration and which should I avoid?
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> Cheers,
> Darran
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