Supporter

An heraldic term. A support is an animal or mythical beast which holds either side of a shield in the full display of a coat of arms.

For the specific sumptuary laws regarding supporters, see the Midrealm Ministry of Protocol: http://members.aol.com/thorvaldr/index.html

Below are the arms of the Barony of Northwoods in full achievement with two supporters, a dragon and a wolf: