Heraldic Terms in the Empire

Heraldic terms relevant to the crests, coats of arms, and seals of the nobility of the Empire will be added here as warranted.
Shield
The principal portion of the heraldic device.
Capita
A smaller blazon, resting atop the blazon proper. 
Dextregas
A diagonal bar, descending to the right.
Horix
A horizontal bar.
Sinstregas
A diagonal bar, descending to the left
Vertis
A vertical bar.