So I need some conceptual idea generation & advice on a flag I'm thinking of. I've been changing my flag a bunch over the years and I'd like to settle down with my one-and-only flag
I am planning in going that flag request flag, but I figured I should talk to you folks first because I have no idea what to ask for
(Please send help) I apologize in advance.
1. My nation is the modern successor state to ancient Troy. The nation prides itself on Philosophy, Science, Religion, Nature & "being like a wall" in battle.
2. We're a monarchy. A very cultured, ancient dynasty rules the nation and always has. They're the descendant's of King Priam & the founder of Troy, Ilus, who's father, Dardanus, was the son of Electra & Zeus, according to Greek legend. Should also be said that Troy possesses the Palladium, a statue of Athena that was supposed to protect the city...
3. I'm so not looking for a Trojan horse flag, it would be way too ironic, but I'd appreciate some symbol ideas. I have ideas floating around my head of Dragons, Owls, Stars and Laurel wreaths, but honestly I'd appreciate any ideas because I've tried to find symbols for all of those before. Honestly, might need to see about making a symbol similar to what I have here, but with a triple headed owl or dragon. That might be crazy.
4. We're a maritime nation. Our people came to these lands via a boat escaping the fall of Troy. The nation is also in love with forests and nature.
5. Something at least vaguely religious would make sense since the nation is right about 90% practicing Catholic Christian. I've been using the Nordic cross because the look of it works for breaking up the blank space in a flag, but it doesn't really make sense. If anyone has any techniques for breaking up the dead space in a flag without overcrowding it with symbols (So the use of shapes) I'd appreciate it. This more than anything has been making this hard.
6. I think the flag would be very Imperial, Imposing looking...I have zero idea how to make a flag look imperial or imposing except with the right colors. I've been thinking white, gold, black & blue.
Thanks in advance for any help.