Middle Kingdom Territorial Baron(ess) Wording

All Nobility, know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), having heard petition from the Barony of (name of Barony) and well pleased with the service of our subject (name of recipient) are minded to create him/her Baron(ess) of our Barony of (full name of Barony), to have and main tain for us and our successors in fealty and honor those aforesaid lands. We further be stow upon him/her all rights and responsibilities thereto appertaining, and the right to employ, without let or hindrance, all symbols and ornaments of that position from this time onward including the right to bear the arms (blazon of the Barony’s registered arms).

Henceforth he/she shall be known by his/her coronet of gold ornamented with pearls.

Done by our hands this __ day of___, Anno Societatis (A.S.)__, in our (location of event).

[Source: Middle Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Meridies Territorial Barony Wording

Each text is created for the specific occasion. Contact Parchment Pursuivant or Beacon Principal Herald for information.

[Source: A Handbook for Scribes of the Kingdom of Meridies (doc)]

East Kingdom Territorial Baron / Baroness Wording

To all to whom these presents come, be it known that We, (names of King & Queen), King and Queen of these Eastern lands, desiring to maintain the peace and welfare of the good folk or (name of Barony), do by these letters invest Our trusty and well-beloved friend, (name of recipient) with the title and dignity of Baron/Baroness (name of Barony). and We do charge him/her to be both bold and steadfast in the defense of his/her people in war and peace, counting always their welfare above his/her own, as befits the Shield and Staff of his/her demesne. And We do bestow upon him/her these arms by Grant:

(blazon or blank space to be filled in later) to be a sign and token of his/her newfound rank and estate, borne and displayed by baron/Baroness (name of recipient) and no other throughout the Known World.] Done under Our Hand this (number) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year) at (event name) in Our (name of host group).

King’s signature space            Queen’s signature space

Herald’s signature space

[Source: East Kingdom College of Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Atlantia Territorial Barony Wording

There are no predefined scroll texts for the Territorial Baronage. The creation of a new

Territorial Baron or Baroness is an event of such singular importance to so many people that a unique scroll text will be prepared for each occurrence.

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Founding Baron and Baroness Wording

To All and Singular do We, (names of King and Queen), by Right of Arms King and Queen of Atenveldt, send Greetings. Whereas, the service of Our Subject, (name of recipient) has pleased Us, know ye that We of Our especial Grace, certain knowledge and mere motion do by these Presents advance, create and prefer the said (name of recipient) to the state, degree, style, dignity and honor of (Baron / Baroness), trusting to (him / her) Our fief of the Barony of (Barony’s name), that Our lands and People may be well cared for and by these Presents do dignify, invest and ennoble (him / her) to the rank and responsibilities of this high office.

These letters being affixed with Our sign manual 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)]

Ansteorra Barony in Fief Wording

______ <by Right of Arms> King and Queen of Ansteorra to all <unto whom these Presents shall have come> give Greeting. Know ye that we in consideration of the good and faithful Services of ______ and mindful of the Weal of our <well-beloved and faithful> Lieges of our Barony of ______ <and the Desires of the Same> do advance <create and prefer> the aforesaid ______ to the Rank <Estate Style Title and Degree> of {Baron and/or Baroness} of ______ for {his/her/their} Fealty and Service to have and to hold of us and our Successors Kings and Queens of Ansteorra in Fidelity and Honor in all Places <and Things and Liberties and free Customs> thereto appertaining <as fully and freely as any {Baron and/or Baroness} of our Realm hitherto hath done the Same>. Wherefore we will <and firmly direct> that the aforesaid ______ enjoy such Rights <Privileges Insignia and Precedence> without Let or Hindrance by any Person whomsoever. Done at our ______ of ______ this ______ Day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ beingAnno Domini ______. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our Hands.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

______ King and Queen of Ansteorra to all give Greeting. Know ye that we in consideration of the good and faithful Services of ______ and mindful of the Weal of our Lieges of our Barony of ______ do advance the aforesaid ______ to the Rank of {Baron and/or Baroness} of ______ for {his/her/their} Fealty and Service to have and to hold of us and our Successors Kings and Queens of Ansteorra in Fidelity and Honor in all Places thereto appertaining. Wherefore we will that the aforesaid ______ enjoy such Rights without Let or Hindrance by any Person whomsoever. Done at our ______ of ______ this ______ Day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ beingAnno Domini ______. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our Hands.

_______ ______

 King         Queen

(Altered BiF text for when a Barony is being founded; recommended size)

______ <by Right of Arms> King and Queen of Ansteorra to all <unto whom these Presents shall have come> give greetings. Know ye that we in consideration of the weal of our loving and faithful subjects of our {Shire} of ______ <and the desires of the same> do <of our especial grace certain knowledge and mere motion> advance and promote the aforesaid {Shire} of ______ to the estate and quality of a Barony of our realm and further in consideration of the noble qualities eminent character and faithful service of our <well-beloved and faithful> ______ and likewise considering the welfare of our Barony of ______ as aforesaid do we therefore advance <create and prefer> the aforesaid ______ to the rank estate style title and degree of {Baron/ess} of ______ for {his/her/their} Fealty and Service to have and to hold of us and our Successors Kings and Queens of Ansteorra in Fidelity and Honor in all Places <and Things and Liberties and free Customs> thereto appertaining <as fully and freely as any {Baron and/or Baroness} of our Realm hitherto hath done the Same>. Wherefore we will <and firmly direct> that the aforesaid ______ enjoy such Rights <Privileges Insignia and Precedence> without Let or Hindrance by any Person whomsoever. Done at our ______ of ______ this ______ Day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini [number]. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our Hands.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]