Spüd

A spüd is a symbol representing royalty, leadership, and progress, and traces its roots to the Myrish royal family. Originally being an ornamental used on the Myrish king's, the emblem evolved into a decorative piece used on the end of the royal , having no real capability of harm. The spüd's first use as a drawn symbol of leadership dates back to the early 1600s, in which the spüd was used on royal banners and flags. Since then, the spüd has evolved into a multi-use emblem, most notably being a signature of authority and progression. It has also been spread to Galvia and other Alutran nations through its symbology alone, sometimes losing its connotation to the Myrish royal family. The spüd can also be seen on the Myrish and Coranellan national flags, as well as the flag for Bellard in Coranelle, the region of Risaavela in Gladomyr, and Uzkrājumi in Galvia.

The spüd became "at one and the same time, religious, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic," especially in Myrish heraldry.

Origin
The spüd, as its original use as a spearhead, has been documented as far back at 1100 CE. Urmas Tog-Kangro, founder and first king of Gladomyr, was said to carry a spear with the spüd as a spearhead. It is unknown who was the first to use such a piece as the spear tip, but its ornamental appearance suggests it has royal or otherwise upstanding origins.

Spread
The first use of the spüd outside of Gladomyr has been traced back to Galvia, after a supposed Galvian noble met the Myrish family and liked the spüd's design so much that he brought a copy of one back home with him. The spüd would be spread in Galvia independent from its original Myrish heritage, and its unclear symbology led to much interpretation. Spüds today in Galvia can be seen as logos farms, grocery stores, and other agricultural products due to the skewed interpretation that the spüd may represent good harvest and fertility. Outside of the Myrish-speaking realm, spüds are most popular in Galvia.

Use in notable culture
The spüd is used most notably on the flag of Coranelle, and lesser so on the flag of Gladomyr. The flag of Bellard boasts a single red spüd taking up a large portion of the flag. The flag of Uzkrājumi bears the spüd in its city, which is emblazoned in the center of its flag. The spüd is also on the coat of arms of Coranelle, located on the pinnacle of the arms' crown.