Wednesday 9 October 2013

Outlands Order of the Keepers of the Portcullis Wording

The warriors of a Barony wield their swords in defense of their Barony and its honor. These nobles, squires, and militia form an impassible barrier guarding Unser Hafen, defending the portcullis of the castle ‘gainst any who would force entry. For a warrior to gain favor, [he/she] must be possessed of more than mere skill at arms; [he/she] must also be courteous and willing to share of [his/her] own hard-won knowledge.

Such a warrior is our good subject, _________, who has demonstrated mightiness on the field and given much time in the training of Our Barony’s forces.

Therefore do We, _________, Baron of Unser Hafen, and _________,Baroness of Unser Hafen, proclaim [him/her] a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Keepers of the Portcullis. { In token of our high esteem, we confer upon [Lord/Lady] ______ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: A portcullis vert debruised by a pair of spears in saltire Or.} Let all to whom these presents come know of [his/her] worthiness and valor.

Done by our hands this ___ day of _____, Anno Societatis ____, being _____ Gregorian.

______, Baron ______, Baroness

ALTERNATIVE:

The warriors of Unser Hafen are the guardians of Our fair Barony. To gain favor, a fighter must display mightiness upon the field, be always courteous, and be willing to share [his/her] wealth of skill and knowledge.

Such a warrior is Our good subject [Name of Name], who has demonstrated merit in all these endeavors.

Therefore do We, ___________, Baron of Unser Hafen, and ___________, Baroness of Unser Hafen, proclaim [him/her] a Companion of the Keepers of the Portcullis. { In token of our high esteem, we confer upon [Lord/Lady] ______ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: A portcullis vert debruised by a pair of spears in saltire Or.} Let all hail [his/her] merit and worth!

Done by our hands this ___ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ of the Common Era.

______, Baron ______, Baroness


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