A seal is a device for making an impression in wax, clay, paper, or some other medium, including an embossment on paper, and is also the impression thus made. The original purpose was to authenticate a document, a wrapper for one such as a modern envelope, or the cover of a container or package holding valuables or other objects. The sealing process is essentially that of a mould, with the final image represented on the device for making the impression by a mirror-image design, incised in sunken- (or counter-) relief or intaglio.

The seal-making device is also referred to as the seal matrix or die; the imprint it creates as the seal impression (or, more rarely, the sealing). If the impression is made purely as a relief resulting from the greater pressure on the paper where the high parts of the matrix touch, the seal is known as a dry seal; in all other cases a liquid or liquified medium (such as ink or wax) is used, usually in another color than the paper.

For legal purposes, the definition of a seal may be extended to include rubber stamps, or writing specified words ("seal" or "L.S.").

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Dawn of Destiny is a German power metal band from Bochum, Germany which incorporates elements of thrash, gothic and death metal. As of 2009, Dawn of Destiny has released three studio albums.

Dawn Of Destiny was founded in Bochum, Germany in the end of 2005. The band consists of Jeanette Scherff (Vocals), Veith Offenbächer (Guitar), Jens Faber (Bass), Dirk Raczkiewicz (Keyboard) and Boris Frenkel (Drums).

The band has toured on several gigs with Sabaton, Custard or Tankard. After many negotiations with labels, the band decided to sign with Shark Records. The record deal enabled the band to release their debut album …Begins, they had already recorded in 2006. It received a warm welcome by both the international press and fans worldwide.

At the beginning of 2008 Dawn Of Destiny supported the well-known US Hard Rock Band House Of Lords on their European Tour, which led them to Belgium, the Netherlands and to the legendary Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland.

In May 2009 Patrick Klose was chosen as the new drummer, replacing Ansgar Ludwig.