Caid Duchess Wording

Nobles and gentles throughout the Known World unto whom these presents shall come, We, King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of the Realm of Caid, send greetings! Henceforth, Name shall be known as a Duchess/equivalent title in the Society for Creative Anachronism, in recognition that she has twice borne the mantle of Queen with dignity and grace. Furthermore, We confirm by these Royal Letters Patent her right to bear the arms Blazon. We here charge Duchess/equivalent title {recipient's first name} to continue the traditions of this rank; in token whereof, We grant her the privilege of augmenting the achievement above her shield, in whole or in part, with a ducal coronet Or environed of a wreath of roses Or and strawberry leaves vert, set upon a golden helmet, with mantling Color  doubled Metal. She shall hold said rank from this day, date and month, in the year of Our Lord AD year, and of the Society SCA year, unto the end of her days. In testimony whereof, We have caused to be made these Letters Patent, which We have signed, and the Great Seal of Caid to be hereunto affixed.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Duke Wording

Unto all nobles and gentles throughout the Known World, We, King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of the Realm of Caid, send greetings! Henceforth, Name shall be known as a Duke/equivalent title in the Society for Creative Anachronism, by virtue of having borne the burden of Kingship twice. Furthermore, We confirm by these Royal Letters Patent his right to bear Blazon. We here charge Duke/equivalent title {recipient's first name} to uphold the dignity of this station; in token whereof We grant him the privilege of augmenting the achievement above his shield with a ducal coronet Or set upon a depiction of his helmet in gold or other metal, with mantling Color  doubled Metal  [, as can be more clearly seen in the margin hereof]. He shall hold said rank from this day, date and month, in the year of Our Lord AD year, and of the Society SCA year, unto the end of his days. In testimony whereof, We have signed these Letters Patent, and caused the Great Seal of Caid to be hereunto affixed.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Countess Wording

Let all nobles and gentles throughout the Known World understand by these presents that We, King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of the Realm of Caid, send greetings! We recognize that Name hath these past months borne the mantle of Queen of Caid with dignity and grace. She shall be known henceforth as Countess/equivalent title and Lady of the Rose in the Society for Creative Anachronism, and We here confirm by these Royal Letters Patent her sole right to bear and display the arms Blazon. In token whereof, We grant her the privilege of augmenting her heraldic achievement with a wreath of roses Or slipped and leaved proper [, as is more lively displayed in the margin]. She shall hold said rank from this day, date and month, in the year of Our Lord AD year, and of the Society SCA year, unto the end of her days. In testimony whereof, We have caused to be made these Letters Patent, which We have signed, and the Great Seal of Caid to be hereunto affixed.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Count Wording

Due commendations and greetings unto all nobles and gentles throughout the Known World, from King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of the Realm of Caid. Henceforth, Name  shall be known as a Count/equivalent title in the Society for Creative Anachronism, by virtue of having governed these past months as King of Caid. Furthermore do We confirm by these Royal Letters Patent his exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon. In token whereof, We grant him the privilege of augmenting the achievement above his shield with an embattled coronet Or set upon a helmet of gold, with mantling Color doubled Metal  [, as is depicted in the margin hereof]. He shall hold said rank from this day, date and month, in the year of Our Lord AD year, and of the Society the SCA year, unto the end of his days. In testimony whereof, We have signed these Letters Patent, and caused the Great Seal of Caid to be hereunto affixed.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Pelican Wording

To all and singular unto whom these presents shall come, King's name  and Queen's name, undoubted King and Queen of the Sovereign Realm of Caid, bid you greetings. In acknowledgment of his/her untiring and selfless devotion to the welfare of Our Kingdom, and after consultation with the members of the Order, We hereby elevate Our subject, Name, to the Order of the Pelican of the Society for Creative Anachronism, and affirm by these Letters Patent his/her exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon. In token whereof, We grant him/her the privilege of displaying above his/her shield, in whole or in part, the achievement proper to the Order: to wit, a cap of maintenance gules turned up plumetty argent gouty de sang, set upon a silver helmet, with mantling Color  doubled Metal [, and doth more plainly appear depicted in the margin]. This have we done on the date day of month, being the AD year year of Our Lord and of the Society the SCA year. In witness whereof We here set Our hand and seal.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Laurel Wording

Greetings to all gentles and nobles of the Known World unto whom these presents shall come, from King King's name and Queen Queen's name of the Sovereign Realm of Caid. The excellence and endeavors of Our subject, Name, in the area[s] ofspecific arts or sciences, have moved Us, after consultation with the members of the Order, to elevate him/her to the Order of the Laurel of the Society for Creative Anachronism, on this date day of month, in the year of Our Lord AD year, being the year SCA year  of the Society. We affirm by these Letters Patent his/her exclusive right to bear the arms following, that is to say, Blazon. As further token of Our esteem, We grant him/her the privilege of displaying above his/her shield, in whole or in part, the achievement proper to the Order: to wit, a wreath of laurel vert set upon a silver helmet, with mantling Color  doubled Metal [, as doth more plainly appear in the margin]. In testimony whereof, We here set Our hand and cause the Great Seal of Caid to be affixed.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of Chivalry Wording

To all and singular unto whom these presents shall come, King's name, King by right of arms, and Queen's name, Queen by virtue of her courtesy, of the most Sovereign Realm of Caid, send commendations and greetings! In acknowledgment of his/her chivalry and martial prowess, and after consultation with his/her Peers of Arms, We hereby elevate Our subjectName to the rank of Knight of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Furthermore do We affirm by these Letters Patent his/her exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon. In token whereof, We grant him/her the privilege of displaying above his/her shield, in whole or in part, the achievement proper to this rank: to wit, a silver helmet with mantling Color  doubledMetal, with the gold chain of Knighthood surrounding the shield [as is more plainly depicted in the margin]. This have We done on the date day of month, in the year of Our Lord AD year, which is the year SCA year of the Society. In witness whereof We here set Our hand and affix the Great Seal of the Kingdom of Caid.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the White Scarf Wording

Let all who hear or read these presents know that We, King's name and Queen's name , King and Queen of the Realm of Caid, send Our commendation and greeting! For that skill in the art of Rapier Fence is highly prized in Our Realm, and when combined with exemplary courtesy and courtly deportment are the more worthy of praise, We hereby elevate Our subjectName to the Order of the White Scarf of Caid. We here proclaim his/her right to the style and title of Don/Doña, and by this Grant affirm his/her exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon . Moreover, as the mark of Our esteem, We here grant Don/Doña {recipient's first name} the right to bear the token of the Order: a white scarf, tied as a banderolle around a steel-grey helmet surmounting the shield, with mantling color  doubled metal [as is shown more clearly in the margin]. This We proclaim the date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year, which is AD year of the common reckoning. In witness whereof, these presents have We signed by Our hand and sealed with Our Great Seal. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid witness by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of Chiron Wording

All nobility, know ye by these presents that King's name and Queen's name , King and Queen of the Sovereign Realm of Caid, bid you greeting. Whereas those of Our subjects who have demonstrated exceptional skill with the bow, and the more by their virtuous acts and noble demeanour are to be admired and commended, We are right well pleased to elevate Name to the Order of Chiron of Caid. By this Grant do We affirm his/her sole and uncontested right to bear the arms Blazon . Furthermore do We grant, in token of Our regard, the right to bear as achievement the cognizance of the Order: a blue medallion bearing the sagittary Chiron in silver, within a silver bordure embattled, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands color  doubled metal [as in the margin more plainly sheweth]. This have We done this date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year which is Anno Domini AD year. In witness whereof We have here set Our Great Seal, and signed these presents in Our hand. So also doth Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Gauntlet Wording

To all and singular unto whom these presents shall come, We, King's name , by right of arms, and Queen's name , by favor of love, King and Queen of Caid, send good greeting. In recognition of the valor at arms and courtoisie of spirit shown by Our good subject Name, it is Our prerogative as monarchs to elevate him/her to the Order of the Gauntlet of Caid for his/her greater honor. By this Grant We do affirm his/her sole and exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon . And as cognizance of Our esteem, We grant him/her the privilege of showing as achievement the token of the Order, which is a blue medallion bearing a gauntlet grasping the blade of a sword within a bordure embattled, all of silver, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands color  doubled metal {as is more plainly shown in the margin}. This have We done this date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year, which is AD year in the common reckoning. In testimony whereof We here set Our hand and affix the Great Seal of Caid. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Lux Caidis Wording

We, King's name and Queen's name , King and Queen of the Sovereign Realm of Caid, send commendation and greeting to all who read these presents. For in that the artistry and knowledge demonstrated by Our good subject Name are of great measure and well worthy of his/her renown, it pleases Us to elevate him/her to the Order of the Lux Caidis. By this Grant We do affirm his/her exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon . And as further sign of his/her honor, We grant him/her the privilege of showing as achievement the token of the Order, which is a blue medallion bearing a silver sunburst issuant from clouds, within a silver bordure embattled, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands Colordoubled Metal [as is more lively displayed in the margin]. This have We done this date day of month, in the year of Our Lord AD year and of the Society SCA year. In testimony whereof We here set Our hand and affix the Great Seal of Caid. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Crescent Wording

To all nobles and gentles these present letters reading, hearing, and seeing, We, King's name and Queen's name , monarchs unchallenged of the Sovereign Realm of Caid, bid you fair greeting. Whereas those of Our subjects who have done good service to their prince and country are the more to be praised and of Our gratitude receive due honor, it is thus Our pleasure to elevate Name to the Order of the Crescent of Caid. By this Grant We do affirm his/her sole right to bear the arms Blazon . And as token of his/her honor, We grant him/her the privilege of showing as achievement the token of the Order, which is a blue medallion bearing three crescents of silver, conjoined with horns outward, within a silver bordure embattled, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands Color doubled Metal [as is in the margin more clearly depicted]. This have We done this date day of month, in the year of Our Lord AD year and of the Society SCA year. In testimony whereof We here set Our hand and affix the Great Seal of Caid. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Grant of Arms Wording

Attend, all gentles and nobles unto whom these presents shall come, for King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of Caid, send commendations and greetings! Our subject, Name, hath pleased Us greatly by his/her service to Our Realm [, most especially in his/her position of Baron/Baroness/office]. We choose to honor him/her with a Grant of Arms, and hereby affirm his/her right to bear the arms Blazon. In token whereof, We grant him/her the privilege of showing as achievement above his/her shield {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands Color doubled Metal [, as is more lively displayed in the margin]. This have We done on the date day of month, in the year of Our Lord AD year, being the SCA year year of the Society. In testimony whereof We here set Our hand and the Kingdom seal of Caid. Furthermore does Crescent Herald attest by his seal and signature that this document bears true name and arms.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Court Barony Wording

Greetings to all nobles and gentles, from King's name, Rex Caidis, and Queen's name, Regina Caidis. It is Our prerogative as King and Queen of this Realm to honor those of Our subjects whose noble attributes have pleased Us with the title of Baron/Baroness of Our Court. This title is in addition to any rank he/she may hold, and is given in appreciation of contributions to Our Kingdom. Thus do We name Name Baron/Baroness/equivalent title in the Kingdom of Caid from this day, date, month, AD year A.D., being SCA year A.S. [Furthermore do We confirm his/her arms Blazon, and grant him/her the privilege of displaying above his/her shield a baronial coronet of silver.] In witness whereof, We here set Our hand and seal. [Likewise does Crescent Herald testify by seal and signature to the name and armory herein recorded.]

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Duellist Wording

Unto all gentles and nobles of the Known World throughout, We, King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of the Realm of Caid, send Our greeting and good wishes. For that he/she hath displayed great skill with the rapier, and behaved gently and in accord with the code duello, We do by these presents admit Our subject Name to the Order of the Duellist of Caid. We do publicly commend him/her for his/her prowess and presence, being well pleased by the same. [And as a mark of Our pleasure, We hereby award him/her the arms Blazon.] Given under Our hand and seal this date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year, which is the Gregorian year AD year.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Argent Arrow Wording

Greeting and benison unto all who read these presents, from King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of the Sovereign Realm of Caid. Insofaras he/she hath demonstrated exceptional skill on the archery range, and well pleased by his/her gentle demeanor, We do hereby elevate Our subject Name to the Order of the Argent Arrow of Caid, and for which We do publicly commend him/her. [As token of Our commendation, We hereby award him/her the arms Blazon.] By Our hand and seal this date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year, which is AD year by the common reckoning.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Crescent Sword Wording

Know all who come by these presents the greeting of King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of Caid. By virtue of the skill at arms and noble presence he/she hath displayed upon the field of honor, We do hereby publicly commend Our subject Name and admit him/her to the Order of the Crescent Sword of Caid. [Furthermore, We do by this act award him/her the arms Blazon.] Given under Our hand and seal as of this date day of month, AD year A.D., being SCA year Anno Societatis.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Harp Argent Wording

Proclaim to all gentles, nobles, and artisans of the Known World that We, King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of Caid, give you greetings. By virtue of the surpassing skill he/she hath demonstrated in Arts/Sciences/area of expertise, We do hereby elevate Our subject Name to the Order of the Harp Argent of Caid. We do here publicly commend him/her upon his/her accomplishment, for We recognize that his/her expertise doth greatly enrich Our Realm. [Moreover, in admitting him/her to the Order, We award him/her the right to bear the arms Blazon.] Given under Our hand and seal this date day of month, SCA year Anno Societatis, being the year AD year Anno Domini.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Order of the Dolphin Wording

Be it known to all nobility by these presents that We, King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of Caid, send greetings. We hereby elevate Our subject Name to the Order of the Dolphin of Caid, for that he/she hath served this Realm far and above the normal expectation of his/her office/rank, [especially in area of service,] and for which cause We do publicly commend him/her. [By his/her entrance to the Order, We hereby award him/her the arms Blazon.] Given under Our hand and seal this date day of month, AD year by the common reckoning of years, and SCA yearAnno Societatis.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Caid Award of Arms Wording

We, King's name and Queen's name, King and Queen of Caid, give you greeting. Well pleased by the service that Our subject, by name Name, hath rendered unto Our Realm, [most especially that of Services,] We bestow upon him/her an Award of Arms. He/She shall henceforth have the sole and exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon in this Our Society. As token of said award, he/she may display a gold crown of four points above his/her shield, as of this date day of month, year A.D., being SCA year  A.S. In witness whereof, We here set Our hand and seal. So also does Crescent Herald affirm by seal and signature that this document is a true record of said name and blazon.

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King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

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Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]