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).
Often confused with the “Chess Rook” Heraldry image, The Zule was of Dutch origin. Used as Supporters, The Zule was a stylized Column with a more elongated bifurcated Capital and Base.