Atenveldt Flower of the Desert Wording

Inasmuch as Our subject (name of recipient) had demonstrated knowledge in the Arts and Sciences, We, (name of King and Queen), King and Queen of All Atenveldt are pleased to admit (him / her) into Our Order of the Flower of the Desert. We ask that (he / she) continue to share (his / her) expertise and to be a model of artistic merit to all people in Our Realm.

Given by Our Hands this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

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 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

 By Mairi Broder

ALTERNATIVE:

Greetings unto all by whom these letters come from __________ King, and ____________ Queen of all Atenveldt. Our Kingdom is blessed by the skills of many great artisans whose works greatly enrich our realm. In recognition of his/her knowledge and skills in such arts We are well pleased to admit _____________ unto Our Order of the Flower of the Desert as a companion. Done this _______ day of __________ (year________), anno societatis _______.

Rex Atenveldtus Regina

By Isabella Evangelista

ALTERNATIVE:

Proclaim unto all who hear these words that _________ King by right of arms and ____________ Queen by grace and beauty do send their heartfelt salutations. Having heard of the great knowledge and skill of Our subject, whose works in the arts and sciences have greatly enriched Our realm and inspired many We are honored to admit as a companion ___________ into Our Order of the Flower of the Desert. Done by our hand and Seal this ___ day of _________ in the year ___________ being reckoned as anno societatis _____.

Rex Atenveldtus Regina

By Isabella Evangelista

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]