Outlands Scribes Handbook

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We, ____ and ____, King and Queen of the Outlands, do recognize

the gift of youthful service

of our young subject, _________, and do before all of Our court

[admit/name] [him/her/them/Our young subject]

into the Order of the Argent Rose

{and confer the right to bear the insignia of the order, to wit: (Blazon)}

We charge [him/her/them/Our young subject] to continue in the spirit of this Order.

By Our hands this __ day of ____, A.S. ___, being _____ Gregorian.

 

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Promissory

(1 & 2) We, _________ and _________, King and Queen of the Outlands,

(3) of Our special Grace and from Our certain knowledge of the nobility and worth of Our subject ___________, do wish to recognize [his/her/their] services long and faithfully rendered to Our realm {as ___________}.

(4) We do therefore, confer unto [him/her/them] an Augmentation of Arms, the expression of which is to be determined by (TITLE) ______________ , after consultation with Ourselves and Our heralds as to the most suitable form.

(5) Given under Our hands this ____ day of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being _____ Gregorian

 

Augmentation of Arms - Final

(1) _________________ and ___________________, King and Queen of the Outlands,

(2) to all and singular who come by these presents, Greetings.

(3) Inasmuch as We are well pleased with the long and steadfast service of Our subject ___________ {as __________}, and that there be greater testimony of Our gratitude to [him/her/them] for excellent and honorable work well rendered,

(4) We are minded to confer unto (TITLE) ______________ an Augmentation of Arms which, having been approved by the College of Arms in accordance with Our desire, shall be displayed as follows:

(COMPLETE BLAZON OF ARMS WITH THE AUGMENTATION). And this shall stand as a symbol of Our high regard so that all shall know of [his/her/their] value.

(5) Given under Our hands this _____ day of ________, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ Gregorian

 

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We, ____ and ____, King and Queen of the Outlands, do recognize

the pursuit of artistic excellence {or} the excellence in the art of ______

of our young subject, _________, and do before all of Our court

[admit/name] [him/her/them/Our young subject]

into the Order of the Azure Mullet

{and confer the right to bear the insignia of the order, to wit: (Blazon)}

We charge [him/her/them/Our young subject] to continue in the spirit of this Order.

By Our hands this __ day of ____, A.S. ___, being _____ Gregorian.

 

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We, ____ and ____, King and Queen of the Outlands, do recognize

the pursuit of excellence in the art of [youth combat/rapier combat/archery]

of our young subject, _________, and do before all of Our court

[admit/name] [him/her/them/Our young subject]

as a bearer of the Brendon Swatko award

{and confer the right to bear the insignia of the order, to wit: (Blazon)}

We charge [him/her/them/Our young subject] to continue in the spirit of this Order.

By Our hands this __ day of ____, A.S. ___, being _____ Gregorian.

 

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(1) _______, by right of arms, King of the Outlands and Dread ruler of Argonia,

(2) to all nobles and gentles unto whom these letters may come, Greetings.

(3) Know ye that We perceive it to be becoming to Our Royal Majesty that We should exalt with singular honors those who show themselves constant in Our {household} service, { especially in those things which proceed from Our mere prerogative and liberal grace}.

(4) Hence it is that We name ___________ as a bearer of the Cordon Royal, as a sign of Our favor, and in appreciation for [his/her/their] dedicated labors throughout Our Reign.

(5) Done by Our hand this ________ day of ________, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ Gregorian

 

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(1 & 2) ___________, by right of arms, King of the Outlands, to all nobles and gentles to whom

these letters may come, Greetings.

(3) Know ye that it is good and just that We should exalt with singular honors those who have shown themselves constant in service, not only to Our Crown, but Our person, throughout this reign. By right of [his/her/their] noble and generous deeds,

(4) We therefore name __________ as a bearer of the Cordon Royal, as a sign of Our favor.

(5) In testimony whereof We set Our hand this ______ day of _________, Anno Societatis _____, being _______ Gregorian

 

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We, ____ and _____, King and Queen of the Outlands, send greetings and beg you pray attend!

To fight with honor and courage is not enough for some warriors. Whereas ___________________ has been recognized as one who has the ability to die well, it is Our pleasure to admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Fallen Snow. Let all know there is no greater feat, than the ability to admit defeat, and in turn die to the best of one's ability. Our Kingdom shall always honor and remember the courage of _________in the face of death. [He/She/They] shall not be forgotten.

By our hand this ______ day of __________, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

 

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The first line of mythical figures can be adapted to the persona of the person receiving the award.... for a celtic type one could throw in Finn MacCumhail, William Wallace, Brian Boru. For middle eastern one might use Saladin, Mohammed, Sulieman. Should the recipient be a lady, there are some feminine legends/heroes that could be used as well.

 

Arthur, Cuhulain, Saladin, Charlemagne, El Cid

Be it remembered the deeds of heroes and legends as you hear the words of _____ and _____, by right of arms, King and Queen of the Outlands.

Know ye that considering those ancient paladins who made fortunate their domains with renown, valor, ripeness of counsel and powerful action, are We bound to make satisfaction to those of Our Realm who have ascended beyond the endurance of mere mortal men.

As surely as the deeds of ancient heroes were written on the standing stones, as surely as those stones were worn into the sands of time, and as surely as that same sand oe'r ages is ground to dust, so surely shall the deeds of Our own beloved legends be written in our hearts. Therefore do We place in the lists of greatness Our beloved and trusty __________, and prefer and create [him/her/them] a Companion of Our beloved Order of Knight Pensioners of the Venerable Guard.

Our valiant _______, did show us that there is no strength without gentility, no elegance without effort, no knowledge without teaching, and no wealth without generosity. We charge [him/her/them], as [he/she/they] enters [his/her/their] silver-haired years, not to seek the sweet, soft pleasures of the palace, but to continue to be the exemplar of those warlike yet gentlemanly traits that have made him the living legend [he/she/they] has become.

Done by Our hand this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis ____, being _____ in the Common Era.

 

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(1) Let it be known to all that

(2) We, ________ and ____________, King and Queen of these fair Outlands send greetings.

(3) Wherefore We, by Our own certain knowledge, are mindful that _______ has long conducted himself in an honourable and courteous fashion, and in all ways has borne himself worthily,

(4) We are pleased to recognize him as a member of the Legion of Gallantry. May [he/she/they] continue to conduct himself as befits the members of this order, whose courtesy shines forth as a star in the heavens.

(5) In witness whereof have We set Our hands this _____ day of _______, A.S. ______, being _____ in the Common Era.

 

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(1) Unto all to whom these presents shall come do

(2) We, _______ and ________, King and Queen of these fair Outlands send greetings.

(3) Having observed the honor and courtesy with which Our subject ________conducts [himself/herself/themselves], and wishing to recognize such exemplary conduct,

(4) We do hereby recognize [him/her/them] as a Companion of the Legion of Gallantry. May [he/she/they] continue to conduct himself as befits the members of this order, whose courtesy shines forth as a star in the heavens.

(5) In testimony whereof have We set Our hands this _____ day of _______, A.S. ______, being _____ Gregorian.

 

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Hearken to the words of ___ and _____, King and Queen of these great Outlands.

Mighty are the warriors of the Kingdom, and talented its artisans. But there are those who enrich the lives of those around them in ways that defy description. One such good gentle is _____, and We are minded to name [him/her/them] as a Companion of the Order of the Palmer's Lantern, in recognition of all [he/she/they] does to serve this Kingdom.

We also grant [him/her/them] the right to wear the badge of the Order, to wit: (Fieldless) a lantern per pale vert and Or, as a sign of [his/her/their] great merit.

Done by Our hands this ____day of ____, Anno Societatis ___, being____ Gregorian.

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(1 & 2) We,______ and _________, King and Queen of the Outlands,

(3) do recognize the budding worth of Our young subject _____________

(4) and do before all of Our court admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Promise of the Outlands that all may know of [his/her/their] great promise. { We further bestow the right to bear the symbol of this Order, to wit: Vert, a deer's head erased argent, budded, within a bordure embattled Or.}

(5) In witness whereof, We set our sign on this _______ day of _______, Anno Societatis _______, Being ________ Gregorian.

 

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(1 & 2) ____________, Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular sends Greetings and Due Commendations.

(3) Whereas, _____________ has given me the courtesy of [his/her/their] special service during this reign,

(4) I am minded to make [him/her/them] a Bearer of the Queen's Cypher, that all may know of (TITLE)____________'s devotion to [his/her/their] Queen.

(5) By my hand this ______ day of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being _______ Gregorian

 

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(1 & -2) ________, Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular who come by these present letters sends Greetings.

(3) By my Grace, and for good and laudable service __________ has done for me this Reign,

(4) I am minded to make [him/her/them] a Bearer of the Queen's Cypher that all may know of (TITLE) ____________'s devotion to [his/her/their] Queen and the value in which I hold [him/her/them].

(5) In witness whereof I set my hand this ______ day of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

 

Version 3 (non gender-specific)

(1 & 2) _________, Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular sends Greetings.

(3) Whereas _________ has given me the courtesy of special service during this reign,

(4) I am minded to create this gentle a Bearer of the Queen's Cypher, that all may know of this great devotion to the Queen.

(5) In witness whereof I set my hand this _____ day of ______, Anno Societatis _____ being ____ in the common reckoning of years.

 

Version 4 (non gender-specific)

(1 & 2) ________, Queen of the Outlands, unto all who come by these presents sends Greetings.

(3) By my Grace and for the good and laudable service __________ has done for me this Reign,

(4) I am minded to create this gentle a Bearer of the Queen's Cypher that all may know the value I place upon my subject and the good service offered.

(5) Done by my hand this _______ of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being _____ in the common era.

 

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(1) ___________, Queen of the Outlands,

(2) to all and singular sends Greetings and Due Commendations.

(3) Whereas, _____________ has carried [himself/herself/themselves] with grace and shown that courtesy which is the mark of a gentle [man/woman/person],

(4) I do this day admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Queen's Grace that all may know of [his/her/their] excellence in the Courtly Graces.

(5) By my hand this ______ day of ________, Anno Societatis _______, being ________ Gregorian

 

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(1) Know all that

(2) _______, Queen of the Outlands, to all who come by these present letters sends Greetings.

(3) Whereas ________ has demonstrated the grace and courtesy which are the mark of a gentle and noble person,

(4) I do this day admit [him/her/them] to the Order of the Queen's Grace, that all may know and learn from [his/her/their] fine example of the Courtly Graces.

(5) To which I set my hand this _____ day of ________, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ in the common era.

 

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Settled in the Outlands and having found much word-fame, in Stag lands, nearer this realm and farther flung, Battlemoor thrives, great Thing for those whose journey reaches the orphaned mount. _________ (King), Mighty King and much wise of Battlemoor, with _________ (Queen), beloved Queen at his side, set his will to honor those of his people shining with dedication and service to this, and have them be thought well of, beyond setting hands and bodies to work this land, even turning minds and hearts to serve an idea, to believe and to love, to grow something with spirit and substance.

To this place of honor, hard won land shared for the vision that is Battlemoor, did the Stag Crown demand _____ come. They did thank [him/her/them] in many graceful and fair words for such toil and sacrifice as must be made to raise up the glory of a realm { and maybe something about a specific service of the recipient….}. For such tribute and nobility, He did name __________ as Companion to Ragnar's Hammer, with thanks and love.

Set in word and stone, action and deed, {upon the fields of the ____ Battlemoor, where armies of green and gold clash} this __ day of _______, marked as the _____ year of the society.

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(1) & (2) {We} ________ and ________ , King and Queen of the Outlands send greetings unto all to whom these present letters shall come.

(3) Know ye that whereas We are bound to make satisfaction to those who have spent all the years of their youth in Our services { and those of Our Royal Cousins in distant lands,} and much more are We bound to reward those who have obediently and liberally expended not only years but their very bodies, often bloody with wounds, in the wars of Our predecessors and in Our own, with no small sweat of labor, until their old age, according to their merits.

(4) We therefore {, weighing with due consideration the assiduous probity of Our very dear and trusty __________, sufficiently proved until his old age in the wars aforesaid in body, not only sweating, but oftentimes red with the shedding of blood, } do ordain, prefer, and create [him/her/them/NAME] a Companion of the Venerable Guard, together with the style title and honor due to the same.

(5) To which We set Our hands this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ Gregorian.

 

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(1) Hearken to the words of

(2) _______, King by Right of Arms, and _______, Queen by Grace and Courtesy of the fair Kingdom of the Outlands.

(3) Know that many are the Outlands warriors who have spent all the years of their youth in Our service, defending Our Realm and preserving Our peace by strength of arms. It is proper that We honor those who have obediently and liberally expended not only years but their very bodies, often bloody with wounds, in the wars of Our predecessors and in Our own, with no small sweat of labor, until their old age, according to their merits.

(4) We therefore do ordain, prefer, and create __________ a Companion of the Venerable Guard, together with the style title and honor due to the same.

(5) Done by Our hands this _____ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ Gregorian.

 

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(1) _______ and _________, King and Queen of the Outlands,

(2) to all who come by these present letters send Greetings.

(3) Know you that __________ is a gentle [man/woman/person] whose virtues and chivalry shine forth in this realm.

(4) We are therefore minded to name [him/her/them] a Walker of the Way of the Outlands. We charge [him/her/them] to go, as [he/she/they] has gone before, and be as a palmer on the path before us to light our way. We further bestow the right to bear the insignia of this most noble order, to wit: Argent, a palmer robed, hooded and bearing a staff sable, that all may know of Our high esteem.

(5) By Our hands this _____ day of _______, Anno Societatis _____ being ____ in the common era.

 

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(1 & 2) _________ and __________, King and Queen of the Outlands, to all who come by these present letters send Greetings.

(3) For the good and special love We bear for _______ and for the example [his/her/their] good works set for others,

(4) We are minded this day to name [him/her/them] a Walker of the Way of the Outlands. May [he/she/they] go now before Us as a palmer on the path to light our way. We bestow the right to bear the insignia of this most noble order, to wit: Argent, a palmer robed, hooded and bearing a staff sable, that all may know of Our high esteem.

(5) By Our hands this ____ day of _____, in the _____ year of the Society, being _____ in the common era.