With the installment of Byzantine Emperor Kantakouzenos, The Byzantine Civil War begins. Lasting until 1347, his ascension was questioned by so-call “Pretender”, John V. Losing thousands of men and territory, Kantakouzenos will be allowed to retire to a Monastery (and live out the remainder of his life).
The Broom was a common plant seen and used in early Medieval Arms. It was first used around the Reign of England's King Henry II. It is portrayed in natural tincture.