In the heart of Renaissance France, a king chose a most unusual emblem: a salamander surrounded by flames, crowned with royal power. His name was Francis I, and his symbol carried a message far greater than its appearance.

They say its motto was:

“Nutrisco et extinguo.”

“I nourish the good fire and extinguish the bad.”

The salamander represented the strength to endure adversity. The flames embodied both creation and destruction. And above them all, the crown stood for royal authority and sovereignty. Together, they told the story of a king who sought to nurture what was good and extinguish what was evil.

A creature that walks through fire, untouched by its power… a symbol of resilience, virtue, and the strength to overcome darkness.