Crests May Not Be Invented or Altered

Crests May Not Be Invented or Altered

Category: Crests Page status: Working

Purpose

To affirm that crest authority depends on faithful transmission rather than creative modification.

General Principle

Crests may not be invented or altered.

Explanation

Crests arise from recognized history, inheritance, and witness. Changing or creating them without lawful basis breaks continuity. Integrity protects legitimacy.

Authority

Stability is upheld through:

• Adaawk
• Houses
• Elders
• Witnessed Practice

Implications

Future generations receive reliable knowledge. Trust remains strong. Responsibility stays visible.

Limits

Clarification may occur through proper process. Convenience or preference cannot justify alteration.

Cross-References

• Interpretation Does Not Permit Invention
• A Crest Cannot Be Separated From Its History
• Lawful Limits Preserve Integrity