What Animal Would Be on My Coat of Arms?

Take this quiz to see which animal represents you!

Sigils, crests, coats of arms. Whatever form they take, they’re a fascinating way to think about who you are and what you represent. What sort of animal would be on your own personal crest? We’re here to find out.

Just answer these quick personality questions, and we’ll tell you which animal would go on your coat of arms.

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Questions Overview

1. Which of these virtues is most important?
  1. Courage
  2. Loyalty
  3. Charity or Generosity
  4. Patience
2. Choose a deadly sin you can't help but love:
  1. Gluttony
  2. Sloth
  3. Pride
  4. Greed
3. If you were a character in a fantasy novel, where would you explore?
  1. The depths of the ocean.
  2. Outer space.
  3. Far off lands full of mystery.
  4. Ancient tombs full of history.
4. You’re on a long journey to save someone from a villain. Who are you saving?
  1. A princess/prince. Hold on, I’m coming to get you!
  2. A scientist who discovered something he shouldn’t have. I’ll reveal the truth.
  3. An entire country. I’ll free them from tyranny!
  4. My best friend. I owe them my life.
5. You’ve saved the kingdom. What reward will you choose?
  1. Nothing. The adventure was its own reward.
  2. I want to be made the new king!
  3. I want a quiet cottage where I can leave out my days in peace.
  4. I want to choose how to punish the villains. I want revenge!
6. Do you think you handle pressure well?
  1. Absolutely. I work best under pressure.
  2. Sort of, but I'd rather not feel any pressure.
  3. Not at all! I need plenty of time and space to do my best.
7. What's a quality you admire most is other people?
  1. Mercy
  2. Leadership
  3. Independence
  4. Poise & grace
8. Which do you trust more?
  1. My head
  2. My heart
  3. My gut
9. What do you think will save the world?
  1. A hero that comes out of nowhere.
  2. The power of love and kindness.
  3. The law.
  4. Mother Nature.
10. Choose a dream to have tonight:
  1. I'm sitting in a sunny window and drinking a cup of tea that's never empty.
  2. I'm a fish swimming upstream, feeling the cool water on my skin.
  3. I'm a raindrop experiencing the entire water cycle.
  4. I'm sledding down a snowy hill that just keeps on going forever, having a blast.
11. Choose a gift to receive right now:
  1. A four-week vacation.
  2. A new phone.
  3. A visit to a fancy, all-you-can-eat restaurant.
  4. A scrapbook of memories over the past year.
12. What makes you the most angry?
  1. Seeing people I love get hurt.
  2. Being accused of something I didn't do.
  3. Seeing someone who's guilty get away with it.
  4. Seeing someone get an award they didn't earn.

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Stallion House Traits:<\/b> Reliable, Trustworthy, Loyal","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest","id":1205592,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest","relUrl":"\/Make-a-Family-Crest","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest"},{"title":"How to Make Sigils","id":13224851,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils","relUrl":"\/Make-Sigils","image":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg","alt":"How to Make Sigils"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Quiz Horse 4.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/08\/Quiz---Horse-4.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Quiz---Horse-4.jpg"},{"number":5,"text":"Your house sigil is the arctic fox!","meaning":"As the house of the arctic fox, you rely on your mind and quick-thinking to carry you through any problem. You know that only fools rush in, while a wise fox waits and observes, hidden and camouflaged in the snow, planning their next move. You're intelligent, clever, and cunning, and that intimidates some people, but your friends know that you can also be warm, friendly, and mischievous when you want to be. After all, trouble is just another opportunity to prove yourself, and have fun doing it.

Arctic Fox House Traits:<\/b> Sly, Intuitive, Creative","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest","id":1205592,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest","relUrl":"\/Make-a-Family-Crest","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest"},{"title":"How to Make Sigils","id":13224851,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils","relUrl":"\/Make-Sigils","image":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg","alt":"How to Make Sigils"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Arctic_Fox 5.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Arctic_Fox-5.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Arctic_Fox-5.jpg"},{"number":6,"text":"Your house sigil is the grizzly bear!","meaning":"As the house of the bear, you're a force to be reckoned with, and the people around you know it. You're proud of the space you take up, and the presence you bring to every room. People respect you, and some even fear you. Not because you're mean or cruel, but because you know who you are and what you believe in, which is more than most people can say. When you say something, you mean it. And when you say you'll do something, you'll do it. You move quietly, but there's power in every step.

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Hyena House Traits:<\/b> Lighthearted, Passionate, Optimistic","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest","id":1205592,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest","relUrl":"\/Make-a-Family-Crest","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest"},{"title":"How to Make Sigils","id":13224851,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils","relUrl":"\/Make-Sigils","image":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg","alt":"How to Make Sigils"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Hyena 8.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8c\/Hyena-8.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Hyena-8.jpg"},{"number":9,"text":"Your house sigil is the field mouse!","meaning":"As the house of the field mouse, you know that it's easy to underestimate people, but also, that it's a huge mistake. You're a hard worker, brave, and intelligent. You have to be all those things to survive in this great big world. And though the world is indeed huge, and it's the bold people that can make the biggest difference, no matter how small they are in size. You know that it's okay to be scared, so as long as you overcome your fears with bravery. You\u2019re seen as an underdog, but you understand what others can\u2019t comprehend: that in this world, true winners are defined by their spirit, not their brute strength.

Field Mouse House Traits:<\/b> Keen, Clever, Resourceful","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest","id":1205592,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Family-Crest","relUrl":"\/Make-a-Family-Crest","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-a-Family-Crest-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Create Your Own Family Crest"},{"title":"How to Make Sigils","id":13224851,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Sigils","relUrl":"\/Make-Sigils","image":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Sigils-Step-15.jpg","alt":"How to Make Sigils"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Field_Mouse 9.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d2\/Field_Mouse-9.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Field_Mouse-9.jpg"},{"number":10,"text":"Your house sigil is the narwhal!","meaning":"As the house of the narwhal, you value honor, loyalty, and chivalry, like a knight. You know that the ocean is large and full of danger, but that doesn't mean you can just do whatever you please. The strong must protect the weak, so the weak can also become strong. You use your voice to speak up for other people, and you trust them to have your back when you need them. People admire and respect you for your firmly held beliefs and morals, and they know they can turn to you when they're in trouble.

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Creating Your Own House Sigil

Whether you’re a huge fantasy fan or a gigantic history nerd, house crests are a fun and fascinating way to understand who a person is and what they stand for. You don’t have to have a long and noble family history to have a crest or a sigil, either. After all, those weren’t just always around, someone had to go and design them, even the old ones, and you can, too! Here’s how:

Choose a major object or animal to focus the sigil on . This is the heart of your crest. Think of something that you identify with, or that you feel represents you. It might be your quiz result, a different animal, or even an inanimate object. Maybe you’re stoic and strong like a mountain, or flexible and shifting like a river. Whatever it is, place it in the center of your crest.

Choose your crest’s shape. This is important, even if it seems like a small detail. The shape of your sigil helps convey more abstract, less-obvious qualities. For example, a shield shape might represent your sense of justice, or loyalty. A circle might represent balance or harmony. Squares or rectangles might mean strength or sturdiness. Choose an outline that speaks to you.

Choose a color and pattern . This is sometimes called a “field” of a crest. Your color can communicate mood or other abstract ideas. Red, for example, often means passion. Green might mean good luck or fortune, while blue means a quiet mind. Choose a color, or even multiple colors, then decide their pattern. They might form an image, like a yellow sun in a blue sky, or a checkerboard of red that represents strategy and enthusiasm. Or, keep it focused on one, solid color. It’s up to you!

Display your crest. What’s the point of a crest if you never see it? Draw it on paper, design it on the computer, or even ask an artist to make it for you. Then, you might hang it on the wall, or embroider it into a piece of clothing. Or, maybe you just put it on a bookmark to keep you company while you read.

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