When the system of pods was first created, I envisioned them being larger and more active, and I'd hoped they could lead to local gatherings and even small conventions. While they have had some success thus far, I'd really love to see them achieve more of their potential. To do this I want all of them to have a coat of arms, a mascot, and official colors. These with then be used to promote the pods more, and to give each pod its own facebook groups. I'd also like to start a cafepress store with merchandise so people can show some mer-pride and we can raise some money to help with the costs of operating the website.
So here's the plan- Everyone who's interested is invited to help make coats of arms for all the pods. You can draw an entire design and submit it, or just discuss ideas and share your ideas on what you might like it to look like. Multiple designs will be decided upon by voting. And yes, the coats of arms I already made are fair game. Feel free to submit ideas to replace them.
Some rules:
1. They should be some kind of coat of arms. I'm not super strict on what a coat of arms is, but it shouldn't look like a corporate logo or something.
2. It can't have a mermaid or merman in it. The coats of arms are all supposed to be different, and it wouldn't be fair to the rest for one pod to have a mermaid on theirs.
3. Try to give your pod unique colors. It's tempting to use aquatic colors, but I don't want them all to have the same ones, so please try to use colors besides blue and azure.
4. The mascot should be a fish that is native to your region. Please don't use an aquatic mammal as it wouldn't be fair to everyone else if one pod had a dolphin for their mascot.
5. Be aware that I do have some creative control over the designs. I don't think I'm going to veto anything, but if I do I want to make sure I give fair warning that I'm able to.
6. Also for fair warning, these coats of arms are going to be used by the pods, and they might appear on merchandise and in advertisements. If you'd like exclusive control over something then please do not submit.
If you have any questions let me know! I'm really psyched for this!
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