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== Traditions of the Blackrune Free Company ==  
'''Annals of the Company and the Post of Annalist''': The Annalist is the recorder and custodian of the history of the Company.  It is traditional that at events he does a reading from the Annals of the company. 

'''First Toast-''To Absent Friends''''' : The first toast of a gathering is usually '''To Absent Friends''' to remember those not present and those who have passed away.  The second toast is frequently ''To Present Company'' but others may be offered up as well. 

'''Hand Clasp''' : The unit has long uses a right arm grasp as a greeting.  The practice has many reason amongst which are checking each other for knives, binding the sword arm upon greeting, and because the left hand held a tankard. 

'''Colors of Black and Gold''' : The unit colors are Black and gold and members are encouraged to use the colors liberally in their attire and accoutrements.

'''Shield Design''' :  The shield design for war shield was traditionally Per Pale Or and Sable. This was a guideline though and other divisions of black and gold were used. Often various charges were used in various places.  The chief section on the gold side has often been filled with personal devices or badges.  A lower corner has been often replaced  with the blue and white device for the Order of the [[Crossed Swords]]