The ghosts of those who fell on the fields of Agincourt and Crecy will readily attest
to the deadly effectiveness of a skillfully handled bow and a well-shot arrow.
In as much as <name> has distinguished [himself/herself] as an archer of
great renown and has strengthened Our Realm through the teaching of this skill
to many other of Our subjects, We, <King's name> and <Queen's
name>, lawful Sovereigns of Atlantia, choose to induct [him/her] into Our
Order of the King's Missiliers.
(Further We do award him/her the sole and exclusive right to
bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> of <month>,
A.S. in our <branch><, at [site/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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signature*)
By Tryggvi Grabardr
Olsen
ALTERNATIVE:
Fly, Atlantia's foes from the bolts and shafts of doughty
bowmen who grace the ranks of Our armies. True skill and worthy subjects are
due just recognition and reward. We, <name> and <name>, rightful
King and Queen of Atlantia, find the noble <name> to be such a skillful
archer whose passion for the art and skill of the bowman has earned
[him/her/<name>] of Our favor. Mindful of true worth and loyalty, We do
induct the good <name> into Our august Order of the King's Missiliers
that others may recognize his worth as an archer of Our Kingdom. (Further, do
We award [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to
wit: <blazon>>.)
In witness whereof We
set Our hands this <date> day of <month> Anno Societatis <year
in Roman numerals> (at [site/event]).
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Rex Regina
(Verum est.
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By Eldred Ælfwald
ALTERNATIVE:
The Earth trembles as strong walls fall to the might of the
deadly siege engine. Its power is to lay low the fortifications of the enemy
host and allow Atlantia's warriors to meet the foe on equal terms upon the
field. Let all know that <name> has proven [his/her] worth not only as a
warrior and an archer, but as a capable siege engineer. Such worth shall not go
unrecognized or unrewarded. We, <name>, Rex, and <name>, Regina
Atlantia, do hereby induct <name> into Our august Order of the King's Missiliers
(for <activity>) (Further, do We award [him/her/<name>] the sole
and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>>.)
Let none hinder Our will as We set our hands and seal on
this <date> day of <month> Anno Societatis <year in Roman
numerals> (at [site/event]).
(*Place confirmation text here if required*)
*Space for Monarchs' signatures*
Rex Regina
(Verum est.
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By Eldred Ælfwald
ALTERNATIVE:
The armies of our enemies cry “Shield Up” for they have seen
the Archers of Atlantia approach. The rain of arrows shall strike them down.
Each archer shoots individual arrows which become a hail of defeat to the
enemy. “Well done!”, cries your Monarchs <name> & <name>, King
and Queen of Atlantia. Be recognized for your prowess with induction into Our
Order of the King’s Missiliers. (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>.
(* 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
ALTERNATIVE:
Straight flies the arrow shot by Atlantia’s archers. Swiftly
do they strike the target. True do they land to defeat the enemy. Atlantian
archers stand tall among the warriors of our land. One such warrior is
<name>. Straight and true are their arrows in Atlantia’s defense. So do
I, <name>, King of Atlantia, and I, <name>, Queen of Atlantia ,
recognizing the achievements of our loyal subject do induct [him/her] into our
Order of the King’s Missiliers. (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>.
(* 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
ALTERNATIVE:
Kings and Queens require
different skills from their subject. An archer’s talent is unique step to the
lands and hit their mark. Never do their arrows fall short. The strength of
arms is evident in the archer’s stance. One such archer is <name>.
[He/She] has shown great prowess in [his/her] chosen art and thus deserves
recognition. Therefore, do we <name> and <name> King and Queen of
Atlantia induct <name> into our Order of the King’s Missiliers in
recognition of [his/her] contributions to Atlantia through archery.
(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>.
(* 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
ALTERNATIVE:
Merry Men of Atlantia rally to the call of Your King and
Queen. Take up your bows and follow us to great adventure. Leading your great
quest will be <name> for he has shown prowess at arms and archery. We,
<name> King and our glorious Queen <name>, induct <name> into
our Order of the King’s Missiliers for his skill and teaching of archery greatly
pleases us. He is man to follow, so strike out on adventure. (For his
leadership, we further raise him to the ranks of nobility and Award 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
[Source: Atlantian
Scribes Handbook (pdf)]
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