Etzavazi semistics

The field of Etzavazi semistics studies the flags, banners, and standards of Etzavaz. The Etzavazi system of flags differs from those in other cultures; these are usually referred to as semeion.

Parts of a semeion

Pole

A semeion is held up by a large, semi-flexible pole, usually made of teak wood. In modern times, aluminum is often used either as a core or replacing the wood entirely, creating a more durable but less flexible pole.

Major banner

The major banner is usually a large square, ranging from 2 to 5 meters in each direction. This banner usually indicates the ruling family of a clan. In military use, this is often either the banner of the royal family, or of the particular general of a regiment. The major banner is almost always at the top of the semeion, although a minor banner may sit above it in order to denote subservience to another semeion.

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  Major banner of Chyšyla

Minor banners

Minor banners are more free-form, although usually are longer than a major banner. They are often cut into swallowtail shapes or triangles.