Let all the keeps and castles, the halls and homes of this
Kingdom resound with the thunder of a thousand voices crying aloud, "Great
Glory is due <name> for he is a man worthy of admiration and
thanks." Twice for love has won a crown. Twice with love has ruled our
kingdom. And twice with gladness have his people offered him their love.
Therefore, do We <name> and <name>,King and Queen
of Atlantia, with joyful voice and blithe spirit proclaim him Duke, and call
Our people to honor him as he has brought honor to his Lady, his Kingdom, and
himself. All Ladies, all Lords, let the fame of His Grace, Duke <name> ,
be great as his name. Done this <date> of <month>,A.S. <year in
Roman numerals> in our <branch>, at <event>.
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By Gyrth Oldcastle
ALTERNATIVE:
To be a King is good. To be a good King is better. Such has
it been for <name>. Twice has the valiant and noble <name> won the
Crown of his Kingdom for the Lady who inspired his Chivalry. Twice has he ruled
with wisdom, strength, and grace. Now his reign is ended and his people clamor
that such worthiness is rewarded. Therefore, do We, <name> and
<name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, proclaim to all that <name> is
henceforth a Duke of Our Realm. Let all peoples grant him the respect he has
earned and the honor he has gained. Let all the peoples of the known World
acclaim His Grace, Duke <name>. (Further We do reaffirm him the sole and
exclusive right to bear, by Letters Patent, the arms to wit: <blazon>.)
Done this <date> of <month>,A.S. <year in Roman numerals> in
our <branch>, at <event>.
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(I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms
have been duly registered with the College
of Arms
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By Gyrth Oldcastle
ALTERNATIVE:
Unto all nobles and gentles throughout the Known World, We
<name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, send greetings.
Henceforth, <name> shall be known as a Duke of Our realm by virtue of
having borne the burden of Kingship twice. Furthermore, We confirm by Royal
Letters Patent his right to bear <blazon> and We grant him the privilege
of displaying a ducal coronet upon his helm. He shall hold said rank from this
<date> day of <month>, A.S. <year in Roman numerals>unto the
end of his days. In testimony whereof, We set our hands.
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I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms
have been duly registered with the College
of Arms
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ALTERNATIVE:
Know all men by these presents that We, <name> and
<name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, in recognition that <name> has
twice been King of this realm, do hereby acknowledge him as Duke and do reaffirm
his right to bear by Letters Patent the following arms: <blazon>. In
witness whereof We here set Our hands this <date> day of <month>
A.S. <year in Roman numerals>
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I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms
have been duly registered with the College
of Arms
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SCA Traditional text
ALTERNATIVE:
Proclaim unto all to whom these presents come that <name>,
having by his valor, skill and strength of arms twice won the Crown of Our fair
realm has hereby earned the title and estate of Duke of Atlantia, do joyfully
invest him with all the rights, dignities, and honors appertaining thereunto
and reaffirm his right to bear by Letters Patent <blazon>.
Done this <date> of <month>,A.S. in our
<branch>, at <event>.
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I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms
have been duly registered with the College
of Arms
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Text adapted from East Kingdom
ALTERNATIVE:
As is in accord with what is proper, let all know that We,
<name> and <name>, Sovereign King and Queen of Atlantia by rightful
succession do recognize that Our loyal subject <name> has twice served
this realm as King, offering his valorous skills in battle and his wisdom in
council and court. Therefore We are pleased to invest him as Duke and to affirm
him his right by Letters Patent to bear <blazon>, further We do award him
the privilege of embellishing his achievement with a coronet of strawberry
leaves. In affirmation of his investiture, We here set Our hands
this<date> day of <month> A.S. <year in Roman numerals> (Our
Court being held at <event> in our <branch>).
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The College
of Arms
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[Source: Atlantian
Scribes Handbook (pdf)]
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