Charter for the Kingdom of Atenveldt College of Scribes.

Be it known by these presents that We, Aaron, by right of arms King of Atenveldt and Alisandra, by grace and courtesy Queen of Atenveldt, do by Our especial Grace and certain knowledge give and grant this Charter unto Our College of Scribes.

The College of Scribes shall be under the authority of the Chancellor of the College (or Aten Pen), who shall be appointed by the Crown on recommendation of his/her predecessor and is subject to the general restrictions applied to Our Officers of State. The Chancellor of the College of Scribes shall be a Lesser Office of State of the Kingdom of Atenveldt (known in Lex Atenveldtus as the Kingdom Scribe).

The structure of the College of Scribes shall be as follows.

• Under the direct supervision of the Chancellor shall be several Baronial Deputies who have been recommended and approved by their Baronial Excellencies. Appointment to all Offices shall be for the term of 2 years.

• The scribes of Atenveldt are under the direct authority of the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall keep a record of all scribes work and report directly to Crown at each Coronation as well as compile a Doomsday report.

The priorities of the College of Scribes shall be:

• First, to produce legal documents, to wit: scrolls for awards acknowledged in Corpora, these being the Award of Arms, The Grant of Arms, and the Patent of Arms; also legal documents for the Crown, being charters, formal declarations to be presented at Court, credentials for formal representatives to a foreign Court, etc.

• Second, to recruit and train scribes.

• Third, To encourage research into period illumination and calligraphy.

• And Fourth, to produce other calligraphed documents as time permits. This shall not be contemplated should there be any scrolls, which are on a backlog for completion.

We also confirm the registered arms for the College shall be to wit: Per pale azure and argent two pens in saltier counterchanged and overall an open book Or leathered gules. 

Augmentation shall be awarded to persons who have demonstrated excellence in the manuscript arts either talent and or service to wit: Field less, in chief a sun in its splendor,

in base two pens in saltier, sable.

In witness whereof We hereunto set Our hand and seal, this 1st day of September in the XXXVII year Anno Societatis, being 2002 in the common era.

Aaron                               Alisandra

Rex Atenveldtus                Regina Atenveldtus.

Atenveldt Kingdom Youth Champion Wording

Let it be known to all that (name of recipient) has proven (his / her) worth upon the field and vanquished all opponents. It is thus Our Pleasure to name (him / her) as Our Youth Champion. May (his / her) skill and honor be an example to us all.

Done this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                       Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Queen’s Champion Wording

Know all who come to see and hear these letters that Our Loyal Subject, (name of recipient) has vanquished all opponents upon the field of battle. It is thus Our Pleasure to name them as Our Queen’s Champion.

Done this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

 _________________________________

 Regina

 By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt King’s Champion Wording

Know all who see or hear these words that Our Loyal Subject, (name of recipient) has vanquished all opponents upon the field of battle. It is thus Our Pleasure to name them as Our King’s Champion.

Done this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

 _________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Kingdom Warlord Wording

(Name of recipient) Whereas, you have this day displayed great prowess upon the field of Honor, with diverse weapons of War, We, (name of King and Queen), King and Queen of Atenveldt, are pleased to name you Warlord of Atenveldt. We now Grant you the Rights and charge you with the Duties and Responsibilities of the Title and until such time as it shall pass from your keeping.

Done by Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Kingdom Archery Champion Wording

Let all ye hear and tell others that We, (name of King and Queen), King and Queen of these Sovereign Lands of Atenveldt, bearing witness to the skill and prowess of Our Subject, (name of recipient) upon the Field of Archery, at this, Our Kingdom Archer Championship Competition, are pleased to Proclaim (him / her) Our Archery Champion.

Now do We bestow upon (him / her) these tokens of (his / her) achievement and charge (him / her) with the Duties and Obligations of the Title and until such time as it shall pass from your keeping.

Done by Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Champions, Competitions Wording

We _____ and _____ rejoice in the skill displayed by those talented in the [arts and sciences///fighting arts]. Gathered in grand competition One has bested all to bring honor and renown to this Realm.

[So we name ____ as Our (type of) Champion///So first place goes to _____].

In witness thereof We do hereby set Our hands on this the ____ day of ____ in the year of the Society ____, being ____ by the common calendar.

Rex Regina

By Jennifer Trethewy

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Populace Choice Award Wording

Let it be known to all those who see these Letters that (name of recipient) has created such a work of hand and mind acclaimed by Our Populace that We are minded to name (him / her) recipient of Populace Choice in this Kingdom Arts and Sciences Competition.

Done by Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Reckoning.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                       Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Novice Entrant Award Wording

Let it be known to all those who see these letters that (name of recipient) has newly entered into the ranks of Our artisans and created such work of excellence that We are minded to name (him / her) recipient of Novice Entrant in the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Category of (name of category).

Done by Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being

(modern date) in the Common Reckoning.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Open Entrant Award Wording

(This is formerly the “Advanced” category.)

Know all who come to see these letters that (name of recipient) has shown such excellence and skill that We are minded to name (him / her) winner of the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Open Category of (name of category).

Done by Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Reckoning.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Kingdom Arts and Sciences Champion Wording

Know all by these letters that We, (name of King and Queen), Sovereign King and Queen of Atenveldt, bearing witness to the display of skill and prowess of Our Subject, (name of recipient) at this, Our Kingdom Arts and Sciences Competition, are pleased to bestow upon (him / her) the Collar and Mantle of this Position until such time as it shall pass from their hands.

Done before us this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being

(modern date) in the Common Era.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt White Oak Wording

Unto our most esteemed Bard of the Sun (insert name) do (insert name), King by right of arms and (insert name), Queen of grace and beauty send most thankful greetings. Your gracious service to us in story and verse has filled us with pride and admiration for your talents and our Kingdom has been greatly enriched by your service.

Thus this ____ day of ________ AS ____ do We give fond thanks and admit you into the Order of the White Oak.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Arsenda of Calais

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Royal Menagerie Wording

Let it be known to all before whom these letters come, that We, __________, King by Right of Arms, and __________, Queen by Grace and Beauty, do hereby bestow upon Our subject, (name of pet), entry unto Our Order of the Royal Menagerie.

Done this ____ day of ____, Anno Societatis ____, being ______ in the Common Era.

_____________________ ________________________

 Rex                                   Regina

By Hrefna karsefni

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Esprit de Corps Wording

Unto all the populace of Our mighty land of Atenveldt, do We, (KING),  King by right of arms and (QUEEN), Our Queen by grace and beauty, give  greetings. Gallant and chivalrous is the company of warriors that presents excellence in its bearing both on and off the field. To be proficient is desirable, but to exceed in heraldic display and armorial splendor during battle is worthy of praise. It is thus Our great pleasure to award (NAME OF GROUP) the Esprit de Corps. May they forever continue to serve as a model of Aten pride upon the fields of Estrella.

This We do on the (DATE) day of (MONTH), Anno Societatis (ROMAN NUMERAL YEAR) being (YEAR) in the Common Era.

 

 ___________ ________________

 King               Queen

By Catriona of Kyntale

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Bearer of the Queen’s Shield of Chivalry Wording

(Name of recipient) Whereas, your conduct in the Crown Lists has pleased Us greatly, it is Our Pleasure this day to name you bearer of the Queen’s Shield of Chivalry. May you increase your noble efforts and continue to serve as an example to us all.

Given by Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

 __________________________________

 Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Queen’s Cypher Wording

(Name of Queen) Queen of Atenveldt by virtue of beauty and of the courtly graces, do here by give this Queen’s Cypher In most gratitude to her most noble subject

 ____________________________________________

 Our Reign was greatly enriched by your counsel and tireless effort on our behalf do we set our hand and seal on this ___________ day of _______________ Anno Societatis XLII being the year MMVII Gregorian.

___________________________ ______________________________

 Rex                                                Regina

By Ritchyrd McUath

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt King’s Sigil Wording

(Name of King) King of Atenveldt by virtue of beauty and of the courtly graces, do here by give this King’s Sigil in gratitude to My most noble subject

 ____________________________________________

Our Reign was greatly enriched by their counsel and tireless effort on Our behalf.

Therefore do we set our hand and seal on this ___________ day of ____month______ Anno Societatis (roman numerals) being the year 200_ Gregorian.

___________________________ ______________________________

 Rex                                               Regina

By Ritchyrd McUath

ALTERNATIVE:

Be it known by all whom these letters come that We _______________, King of all Atenveldt sends greetings. It has come to Our notice that Our subject has assisted us in great capacity during Our reign. Therefore We are pleased to award ____________ companionship in Our noble Order of the King's Sigil and is entitled to bear the symbol of this Order, being the primary charge of Our Arms which may be borne from now onward. Done by Our Hand this __ day of _____, anno societatis ____ being _____ by the common reckoning.

Rex Atenveldtus

By Isabella Evangelista

ALTERNATIVE:

 

Let all who hear these words know that _______________, King of Atenveldt has seen the good works of His subject ________________, who has labored long and dilligently during His reign. In recognition of such fine service, We are pleased to admit him/her to Our Order of the King's Sigil as a companion and entitle him/her to bear a (primary charge of arms here) henceforth. Therefore We set Our Hand on the ____ of ________ a.s ______ being _______ in the common era.

Rex Atenveldtus

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Lion’s Pride of Atenveldt Wording

Unto all whom these letters come, do We, (name of King and Queen), King and Queen of All Atenveldt recognize your chivalry, grace and courtesy as an example for all to behold. We post you forth to both young and old alike that they may see the Light of Our Dream burn brightly in you. It is thus Our Pleasure to admit you, (name of recipient) this day into Our Order of the Lions Pride. May your courtesy, chivalry and grace continue to enrich us all.

Done this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Hope of the Sun of Atenveldt Wording

Let all who by these presents come take notice that We, _____ and ______, King and Queen of All Atenveldt do wish to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Our wonderful subject _________. He (She) hath filled Our Kingdom with such beauty and behaved with such Honor and Courtesy that We do wish to create him (her) a Companion of the Order of the Hope of the Sun. Let all see the value of this Our subject.

Done this __ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being ___ in the Year of Common Reckoning.

Rex Atenveldtus Regina

By Ilsa von Sonnenburg

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Lady of the Rose Wording

Whereas, (Title and name of recipient) having served Our Kingdom of Atenveldt full well in her example of Grace and Beauty on the Throne, and being through her service as Queen of Atenveldt deserving of recognition for her Reign, now therefore do We, (name of Queen), Queen of Atenveldt, bestow this Title and token in respect for bearing as a Lady of the Rose. We do further elevate her unto Our Order of the Rose and charge her with the Duties and Prerogatives thereunto attached.

By Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

 __________________________________

 Regina

By Mairi Broder

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]