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Is there a claim you think would work better than the other? I'll let you pick the one you prefer.

And I'll keep that in mind on the religion part. Should it feel distinctly pagan, then?
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The Southern claim by Not Spain should suit your Not Spaniard.

Not Pagan precisely, just heathenish. In general I'd steer clear of light, fire and sun symbolism. I can work with you on the religion and its patron if need be.