Of what glories may a Kingdom boast? A King may show you His
warriors all in a row. A Queen may show you the gracious courtesy of Her subjects.
But glory is clothed in Beauty and Beauty comes from the hands and hearts of a
Realm's people. We, <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia,
must praise the work of Our valiant and expert servant, <name>. [His/Her]
skill as a <skill> enriches the splendor of Our fair Kingdom of Atlantia .
For this We thank [him/her]. Moreover, We do induct [him/her/<name>] into
Our worthy Order of the Pearl ,
that all Our subjects may know that [his/her] work is worthy of high praise.
(Further We do grant [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to
bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> day of
<month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>, in Our
<branch>, at the <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:
[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, after consulting with Our
Companions of the Pearl, and in keeping with the duties and privileges accorded
with the rule of Our Kingdom here induct <name> into Our Order of the
Pearl. We further confer upon [him/her] all the honours, privileges, and
responsibilities inherent there unto. (In recognition of this do We Grant
<name> the sole right to bear without hindrance 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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Verum est.
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By Imran Yosuf le
Scorpioun
ALTERNATIVE:
<Name> by Right of Arms King of Atlantia, and
<name> Our Queen, to all nobles and gentles unto whom these presents
come, greetings. Know ye that We of Our especial Grace and certain Knowledge,
and in consideration of worthy endeavors and achievements in both Art and
Science do advance Our beloved and faithful <name> to the Rank, Style,
Title, and Degree of Companion to Our most excellent Order of the Pearl with
all the Privileges, Insignia, Precedence, and Responsibilities thereto
appertaining. We further command that the aforesaid enjoy such Privileges,
Insignia, Precedence, and Responsibilities without hindrance by any person
whomsoever. Done at Our <branch> this <date> day of <month>,
being the year [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.
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By Owain ap Ioan
ALTERNATIVE:
<Name> and <name> by Right of Arms, King and
Queen of Atlantia, to all Nobles and Gentles to whom these Presents shall come,
Greeting: Let it be known that, the Order of the Pearl being established to
recognize and honor those of Our loyal subjects who have shown exemplary
efforts in the furthering and spreading of knowledge in the Arts and
Sciences, and whereas,
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Know all, that We with these presents install <name>
as a Companion of the Pearl ,
with all the Privileges and Responsibilities there of. Done at Our
<branch> this <date> of <month>, being the year [A.S./Anno
Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.
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By dmr.
ALTERNATIVE:
Let all who read these letters, pay heed. The Order of the Pearl is established in the Kingdom of Atlantia
to recognize and honor those of Our subjects who have shown exemplary efforts
in the advancement of knowledge in the arts and sciences. Thus does it please
Us to honor <name> for freely giving of [his/her] knowledge, time, and
efforts to <demonstrate whatever>, by creating [him/her/<name>] a
Companion of the Pearl .
(Further We do grant <name> the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to
wit: <blazon>.)
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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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[Source: Atlantian
Scribes Handbook (pdf)]
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