Outlands Scribes Handbook

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By the special grace of We, Baron______ and Baroness______ of Aarquelle, in consideration of the true and faithful service which Our beloved ________ [recipient's name] has done unto Us, and our barony, without hesitation or thought for [herself/himself/themselves]. We shall give and bestow unto [him/her/them] the right to bear the Award of the Anvil of Aarquelle, To Wit: Azure, a double-horned anvil or, a ford proper, as a token of our gratitude.

In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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Those that make a spark in the creativity of mastering skills that enhance the Barony of Aarquelle should be recognized. One such as this is _________. Therefore do We, Baron _____ and Baroness _____ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr) bestow upon him/her the Award of the Fursion. We further give the right the bear the insignia of this award To Wit: Argent, three furisons azure and issuant from base flames gules.

Given this ___ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____ being _____ Gregorian.

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With firm resolve hear now the words of Baron______ and Baroness______ of Aarquelle. Having heard much of the martial prowess of ________ in arts of _________ [Armored Combat / Rapier / Archery / etc...] and thus enhancing the word fame of Our land of Aarquelle, We hereby award [him/her/them] the Mace of Aarquelle. We further bestow the right to bear the insignia To Wit: Azure, in fess three maces Or, a mountain of three peaks argent.

In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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Lighten your hearts and hear now the words of Baron______ and Baroness______ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr). Having heard much of the beautiful and skilled works of ________ in arts of _________ [Sewing / calligraphy / illumination / etc...] and [his/her/their] time spent enhancing the word fame of Our land of Aarquelle, We hereby award [him/her/them] the Sun and Mountain of Aarquelle. We further bestow the right to bear the insignia To Wit: Azure, a winged sun and a mountain of three peaks Or.

In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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(1&2) Unto all who come by these presents We, Baron _____ and Baroness _____ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr) send Greetings

(3) Lo, there do we see the line of our people back to the beginning. Their legacy of service and their steadfast commitment to The Dream still inspires us today. We now seek to honor those who have gone before by recognizing those members of our populace who are exemplars of Aarquelle's reputation for hospitality, service and courtesy. This award is in remembrance of Catelin O'Kelley.

(4) We do publicly commend _____ and do hereby prefer and advance (him/her/their/{name of recipient}) to the Order of the Eagle and Sun. [He/SheThey] shall be bestowed with all rights and responsibilities of this rank, including the right to bear the badge of the Order: Azure, a winged sun or within a bordure wavy argent, that all may know of the high esteem in which [he/she/they] is held by our Barony and ourselves.

(5) In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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(1) Unto all who come by these presents {or an applicable intro}

(2) We Baron _____ and Baroness _____ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr) send Greetings

(3) It is with the knowledge that our world would be a dismal and dreary place without the grace of the Arts, we seek to reward those who give color, refinement and sound to our lands. In recognition of _____ artistic merit and contribution to developing and teaching the Arts in the Barony of Aarquelle {especially in or as...}.

(4) Thus we are now minded to create _____ a Companion of the Order of the Eagle's Plume that all may recognize [his/her/their] meritorious service to the Barony of Aarquelle, and in memory of Phyllis Meisterssohn. _____ shall be bestowed with all rights and responsibilities of this rank, including the right to bear the badge of the Order, To wit, Azure, in bend sinister a recorder and a sinister wing both bendwise inverted, a bordure wavy argent, that all may know of the high esteem in which [he/she/they] is held by our Barony and ourselves.

(5) In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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(1) Unto all who come by these presents [or an applicable intro]

(2) We, Baron _____ and Baroness _____ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr) send Greetings.

(3) Lest we forget, without Service from those who labor to create opportunities, take care of necessary details, and care for the newly met we would be nothing, and our Dream would fade into forgotten realms. We would honor those who Serve. In recognition of [his/her/their] contribution to the greater good in the Barony of Aarquelle {especially in or as...}.

(4) Thus we are now minded to create _____ a Companion of the Order of Osorio's Heart that all may recognize [his/her/their] meritorious service to the Barony of Aarquelle, and in memory of Juan Osorio de Segovia. [He/She/They] shall be bestowed with all rights and responsibilities of this rank, including the right to bear the badge of the Order: To Wit: Azure, on a heart Or, a brown bear statant proper. that all may know of the high esteem in which [he/she/they] is held by our Barony and ourselves.

(5) In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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(1) Unto all who come by these presents

(2) We, Baron _____ and Baroness _____ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr) send Greetings

(3) Be it known that there are fine swordsmen living within our lands, grace-bound protectors whose merit deserves our acclaim. In recognition of [his/her/their] great acts of grace and skill at the art of the rapier in the Barony of Aarquelle {especially in or as...}.

(4) We do publicly commend _____ and do hereby prefer and advance [him/her/them] to the Order of the Silver Blade. [He/She/They] shall be bestowed with all rights and responsibilities of this rank, including the right to bear the badge of the Order, To Wit, Azure, in fess three rapiers, a mountain of three peaks argent, that all may know of the high esteem in which [he/she/they] is held by our Barony and ourselves.

(5) In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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(1 & 2) We, _____ & _____, Baron and Baroness of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr), send Greetings unto all to whom these presents shall come.

(3) Whereas, by advice and counsel, [RECIPIENT] has been found to possess great skill with the [bow/crossbow/etc…],

(4) we do hereby prefer and create [him/her/them] as a Companion of the Silver Fletching of Aarquelle, to fulfill all duties and possess all rights pertaining thereunto, including the right to bear the badge of the order, to wit: Azure, in fess three arrow fletchings argent.

(5) Done by our hands this ___ day of ______, Anno Societatis ___,being ____ Gregorian.

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(1) Unto all who come by these presents [or an applicable intro]

(2) We Baron _____ and Baroness _____ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr) send Greetings

(3) It is widely known that the power of Science brings ease and advancement to the people of our lands. Thus, we seek to reward _____ dedication and pursuit of logic, enlightenment, and [his/her/their] contribution to developing and teaching the Sciences in the Barony of Aarquelle {especially in or as...}.

(4) Thus we are now minded to create _____ a Companion of the Order of the Star and Compass that all may recognize [his/her/their] service to the Barony of Aarquelle. _____ shall be bestowed with all rights and responsibilities of this rank, including the right to bear the badge of the Order, To wit, Azure, on a mullet of six points argent a compass sable, a mountain of three peaks argent., that all may know of the high esteem in which [he/she/they] is held by our Barony and ourselves.

(5) In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

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(1 & 2) We, _____ & _____, Baron and Baroness of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr), send Greetings unto all to whom these presents shall come.

(3) Whereas, by advice and counsel, [RECIPIENT] has been found to possess great prowess with the weapons and skills of war,

(4) we do hereby prefer and create [him/her/them] as a Companion of the Sword Bearers of Aarquelle, to fulfill all duties and possess all rights pertaining thereunto, including the right to bear the badge of the order, to wit: Azure, in fess three broadswords inverted Or, a bordure wavy argent.

(5) Done by our hands this ___ day of ______, Anno Societatis ___,being ____ in the common reckoning of years.

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(1) Unto all who come by these presents,

(2) We, Baron _____ and Baroness _____ of Aarquelle (do not use "of" for Audrey & Teigr) send Greetings

(3) The youth of our lands are our future, and as such, we would honor whose efforts prove commendable. Be it widely proclaimed that _____ has shown a willingness to learn and grow to enhance our Barony by [specifics].

(4) We do publicly commend and do hereby present him/her with the Award of the Wolves of Aarquelle. We further charge [him/her/them] to continue throughout life in this spirit and with the high hopes in which [he/she/they] is held by our Barony and ourselves. We further confer upon [him/her/them] the right to bear the badge, To Wit, Argent, two wolves combatant azure, a mountain of three peaks vert.

(5) In testimony whereof We have set Our Hands on this ___ day of _____, in the _____ Year of the Society, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.