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
[Source: Kingdom
of the Outlands Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]
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