[Be it Known/Let it be Known/Know all men] by these present
letters that We <name> King by right of arms of this Sovereign Realm of
Atlantia and <name> Our Queen Consort, in keeping with the duties and
privileges accorded with the rule of Our Kingdom have established the Order of
the Coral Branch to honor and recognize Our subjects who have distinguished
themselves by their efforts in arts and sciences. We do hereby induct
<name> into Our Order of the Coral Branch. We further confer upon
[him/her] all the honours, privileges, and responsibilities inherent there
unto. (In recognition of this do We Award <name> the sole right to bear
without hinderance these arms to wit: <blazon>.) Done at Our
<branch> this <date> of <month>, being the year [A.S./ Anno
Societatis] <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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By Eldred Ælfwald
ALTERNATIVE:
From Their Majesties <name> & <name>, King
and Queen of fair Atlantia, does greetings come to their loyal subject
<recipient name>. Great is the beauty of the sea, and coral reefs are
mighty structures of the deep. Coral provides beauty, strength and shelter. The
Arts and Sciences provide beauty and strength to our Kingdom thus is it right
that we honor our subject <name> with the Order of the Coral Branch for
[his/her] work in the art/science of <art or science> has greatly added
to the beauty of our Kingdom. (Furthermore we do raise [him/her] to the ranks
of nobility and Award [him/her] Arms, to wit: <blazon>). Done this
<date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman
numerals> at our <branch>.
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(Verum Est
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By Adelicia of Cumbria &
Timmeke Haakonson
ALTERNATIVE:
When great joy is brought through the beautiful works of an
Artisan, a true King and Queen must honor that subject and give recognition so
that all know of the worth and contribution made. Thus do <name> &
<name> King and Queen of Atlantia, recognize our subject <name> for
[his/her] wondrous art of <art> and do induct [him/her] into Our Order of
the Coral Branch. (Furthermore we do raise [him/her] to the ranks of nobility
and Award [him/her] Arms, to wit: <blazon>) Done this <date> day of
<month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> at our
<branch>.
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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 Adelicia of Cumbria &
Timmeke Haakonson
ALTERNATIVE:
Great is the foundation of a Kingdom that rests upon the
works of great subject. A Kingdom without Arts is a drab and colorless place.
<name> stands out among our populace for creating great works of art and
thus brightening our realm. Therefore do we <name> & <name>
King and Queen of Atlantia induct our <name> into the Order of the Coral
Branch. For [he/she] has brought beauty to our Kingdom as coral brings beauty
to the sea. (Furthermore we do raise [him/her] to the ranks of nobility and
Award him Arms, to wit: <blazon>). . Done this <date> day of
<month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> at our
<branch>.
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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 Adelicia of Cumbria &
Timmeke Haakonson
ALTERNATIVE:
A King and Queen are enriched by the wonders of their
Artisans. Proudly does Atlantia stand beside their fellow Monarchies to display
the wonders created by the populace of this Kingdom. One such artisan stands
out in the art of <art>. A true King and Queen must recognize the talents
of <name> and induct [him/her] into our Order of the Coral
Branch for [he/she] makes Atlantia proud with the fine works
of their hands. (Furthermore we do raise [him/her] to the ranks of nobility and
Award him Arms, to wit: <blazon>). Done this <date> day of
<month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> at our
<branch>.
(* place confirmation text here if required *)
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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 Adelicia of Cumbria &
Timmeke Haakonson
ALTERNATIVE:
Voices of beauty do the Singers of Atlantia possess. Great
deeds ring out from across the lands. A King and Queen listen with glad heats
to the sounds of praise. Wondrous sounds does <name> make with
[voice/<instrument>]; fine lines that stir the heart. Thus do we
<name> and <name> King and Queen of Fair Atlantia do honor
[him/her] with our Order of the Coral Branch. (Furthermore we do raise
[him/her] to the ranks of nobility and Award him Arms, to wit: <blazon>).
. Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year
in Roman numerals> at our <branch>.
(* place confirmation text here if required *)
* Space for Monarchs' signatures *
(I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms
have been duly registered with the College
of Arms .)
* Space for Triton Herald signature *
By Adelicia of Cumbria &
Timmeke Haakonson
[Source: Atlantian
Scribes Handbook (pdf)]
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