Æthelmearc Awards of Arms Wording

Let it be known to all to whom these presents come that We (name of King) Rex and (name of Queen) Regina, have found the many works and services, especially (reason for award) of Our right noble (name of recipient) to be of merit. Thus We give unto him/her these Arms, blazoned (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). Done at (event) in Our (hosting group) on this (#) day of (month) Anno Societatis (year

**Signatures of King and Queen**

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For service:

Attend and know that We, (names of King and Queen), King and Queen of AEthelmearc hope not only to embellish, but to increase the dignity of Our Realm when We dispense titles of honor. (recipient’s name) has distinguished him/herself through countless hours of unseen labor and an enthusiasm to assist whenever needed. As a token of Our high esteem for those who render such useful and admirable service, We find it Our noble duty and great joy to Award unto him/her Arms: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). Done before all those assembled to witness Our Court this (#) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year) in the (name of hosting group)

**Signatures of King and Queen**

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For a Norse persona:

There was a man/woman called (name of recipient), strong/fair and wise and of great honor, fearless, generous, even tempered and faithful to his/her friends, but careful in his/her choice of them. His/Her renown was such that (names of King and Queen) King and Queen of AEthelmearc for his/her works as (reason for award) did give him/her the right to bear these Arms: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). And this was done on the (#) day of (month) AS (year) at (event) in Our (name of hosting group).

**Signatures of King and Queen**

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We, (name of King and Queen) Rex and Regina of AEthelmearc, knowing well the many good works of Our most worthy servant, (name of recipient) as (reason for award), do Award unto him/her the sole and exclusive right to these Arms throughout the Known World: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). Given this (#) day of (month) AS (year) at (event) in Our (name of hosting group).

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For an artist:

Attend good gentles one and all. Hear these words of praise and commendation. We, (King’s name), King by right of arms and (Queen’s name), by grace and courtesy, Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc have the great duty and privilege to recognize those whose skill and knowledge of the arts increases the beauty of Our fair land. (recipient’s name) has greatly added to the splendor of Our Realm. We are pleased to Award unto him/her these Arrms: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). Done before those assembled this (#) day of (month) in Our (hosting group)

**Signatures of King and Queen**

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For a fighter:

By his deeds, (recipient) has distinguished himself on the field of battle as a skilled and honorable combatant. We, (name of King and Queen), King & Queen of AEthelmearc do acknowledge his/her martial prowess and Award unto him/her these Arms: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). Given this (#) day of (month) AS (year) at (event).

**Signatures of King and Queen**

[Source: Kingdom of Æthelmearc Sample Scroll Wordings site]