Trimaris Order of the Rose Wording

Text note: The verbiage for patents in not generally standard within Trimaris. Individual texts are most often created to suit each candidate. These texts are intended as guides only.

(Wording for male consort to Queen by Right of Arms in (parentheses))

Whereas you, ____________ have well served the weal of Our Realm as Queen (Consort) and helpmate of Chivalry (Our Queen by Right of Arms), your grace and demeanor did, like the rose as queen of the garden, serve as inspiration to all who discerned you. Therefore do we create in fact what you have made by example and estate of Lady (Lord) of the Order of the Rose, granting herewith all
rights and privileges apparent thereto. Signed by Our hand, this____ day of _____ , A.S. ______.

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Middle Kingdom Order of the Rose Wording

Proclaim to all Gentles and Nobles that we (name of Consort), Queen (King) of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of King/Queen) our King (Queen), knowing full well the grace and dignity with which (name of recipient) has served the Middle Kingdom as Queen (King), are minded to do her/him honor. We do, therefore, recognize her/ him as a Lady/Lord of the Rose, with all of the rights, privileges, insignia, precedence and responsibilities thereto appertaining. Done by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __ in our (location of event).

OLD VERSION:

Special Note: This award no longer carries a Peerage. Only use this version of the text if you are creating a backlog scroll for a recipient who received this award by Letters Patent.

If the recipient already has arms by Letters Patent (i.e. is a member of the order of the

Laurel, Chivalry or Pelican, or bears Arms by Letters Patent with their Royal Peerage), or if the grant of Letters Patent is otherwise not to be conferred, omit the heraldic confirmation in parentheses.

Proclaim to all Gentles and Nobles that we (name of Queen)(King), Queen (King) of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of King/Queen) our King (Queen), knowing full well the grace and dignity with which (name of recipient) has served the Middle Kingdom as Queen (King), are minded to do her/him honor. We do, therefore, recognize her/him as a Lady/Lord of the Rose, with all of the rights, privileges, insignia, precedence and responsibilities thereto appertaining. (And furthermore do we con firm upon him/her by Letters Patent the right to bear (heraldic description of registered arms or “arms as duly registered with the College of Arms of the Society”). Done by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __ in our (location of event).

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

Meridies Order of the Rose Wording

By beauty, grace and demeanor the rose rules as Queen of the Garden. In like fashion have you, (Recipient's name), served the weal of this realm as Queen and Helpmate of Chivalry. In recognition of those qualities which served as an inspiration to all who discerned you, We now create, in fact, that which you demonstrated by example, and elevate you to the honor and estate of Lady of the Order of the Rose, granting all the rights and prerogatives attendant thereto. By Our Hands this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals.

ALTERNATIVE:

Whereas the rose reigns as Queen of the Garden, so have you, (Recipient's name), reigned with grace and demeanor, inspiring all who discerned you as Queen and Helpmate of Chivalry. In recognition of this service, We but create by decree that which you have demonstrated by example, and elevate you to the honor and estate of Lady of the Order of the Rose, granting herewith all rights and privileges apparent thereto. Done by Our Hands this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals.

ALTERNATIVE:

Whereas you, (Recipient's name), have served the Weal of Our Realm as Queen and Helpmate of Chivalry, inspiring all with your grace and demeanor, We are minded of the rose, Queen of the Garden, and therefore create, in fact, that which you have demonstrated by example. We hereby elevate you to the honor and estate of Lady of the Rose, granting herewith all the rights and privileges apparent thereto. By Our Hands this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals.

ALTERNATIVE:

Whereas you, (Recipient's name), have well served the Weal of Our Realm as Queen and Helpmate of Chivalry; and Whereas your grace and demeanor did, like the Rose as queen of the garden, serve as inspiration to all; Therefore do We create in fact what you have made by example and elevate you to the honor and estate of Lady of the Order of the Rose, granting to you herewith all the rights and privileges apparent thereto. Signed this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals.

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

East Kingdom Lady of the Rose Wording

If bestowed, usually incorporated into the stepping down scroll.

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

Atlantia Lady of the Rose Wording

What glory has a garden? What pride has a Kingdom? Our people's hearts are gladdened by the fair beauty and grace of Our Ladies of the Rose. Let the name of <name> be enrolled into the shining roll of Queens of Atlantia and let her be invested with the dignity and honor of a Lady of the Rose. She has ruled Atlantia well and is worthy of this honor. (Further We do award her the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, by Letters Patent, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> of<month>, A.S. in our <branch>, at <event>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

(I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*)

By Gyrth Oldcastle

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Atlantia Countess & Lady of the Rose Wording

In this Realm of Atlantia, the fairest and most prized are our Ladies of the Rose. <Name> inspired her champion to win a Kingdom for her. Once enthroned, she ruled with grace, wisdom, and justice. Therefore, do We, <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, perform the joyous rite of proclaiming the Fair and True <name> a Lady of the Rose, for her gentle excellence demands it, and a Countess, for Our Honor demands no less glory for this Fair Flower of Our Realm. (Further We do affirm Her the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, by Letters Patent, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> of <month>, A.S. <year in Roman numerals> in our <branch>, at <event>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

 (I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*)

By Gyrth Oldcastle

ALTERNATIVE:

Queens enrich the virtue and splendor of Our Realm for they inspire all to courtesy, gentility, and bright glory. One such lady has ruled this Realm and won our love. For love of Her, do We,<name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, seek to heap honor upon Her and clothe Her name in radiance and nobility. We proclaim Her a Countess of Our Realm. We proclaim Her as worthy of all dignity, admiration, and emulation. Moreover, We proclaim her a Lady of the Rose and do induct Her into the most admirable of orders. (Further We do affirm Her the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, by Letters Patent, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> of <month>,A.S. in our <branch>, at <event>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

(I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*)

By Gyrth Oldcastle

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Atlantia Count/ Countess & Lady of the Rose Wording

All shall know that <name> , [having by his valor, skill and strength of arms won the Crown of Atlantia/having inspired her champion to win for her the Crown of Atlantia] and having reigned as[King/Queen] of Atlantia from <date of Coronation> to <date of Last Court>) has earned this day the honorable and noble estate of [Count of Atlantia/Countess of Atlantia and Lady of the Rose]. Therefore do We, <name>, King of Atlantia by rightful succession and <name>. Our gracious Queen, recognize [his/her] right to bear by Letters Patent <blazon> (and as further token of his/her estate do allow his/her to use and display a gold coronet embattled.) Done under Our hand this <date> day of <month> A.S. <year in Roman numerals>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*

Adapted from East Kingdom source.

ALTERNATIVE:

Know all men by these presents that We, <name> and <name> , King and Queen of Atlantia, in recognition that <name> has ruled Our fair realm once as [King/Queen] do style [him/her][Count/Countess and Lady of the Rose]. We do affirm [his/her] right to bear <blazon> by Letters Patent (and as a further token of [his/her] estate [he/she] may use and display a gold coronet embattled). In witness whereof We here set Our hands this <date> day of <month> A.S. <year in Roman numerals>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*

Text adapted from West Kingdom source.

[Source: Atlantian Scribes 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)]

Artemisia Countess/Lady of the Rose Wording

Know all gentles by these presents that We, <King> and <Queen>, King and Queen of

Artemisia, in recognition that Our subject, <name> (by the valor and skill of her champion/by her valor and skill at arms) has once reigned as Queen in Our realm, do hereby acknowledge her Countess and Lady of the Rose. We hereby affirm her right to bear the following arms by letters patent in the Society for Creative Anachronism, to wit: <blazon>. In witness whereof We set Our Hands and Seal this ___ day of ___,Anno Societatis ___, being the year two thousand in the Common Era.

Rex Gryphus Regina

[Source: Kingdom of Artemisia Scribal Handbook Part II (pdf)]