An Tir Lion's Cub Wording

Tell all that you encounter that We, ____________ and ____________, Sable Lion and Lioness, have seen your actions and your deeds and We are made glad. Therefore it is with great pride that We bestow upon you, _________________ the Honor of the Lion's Cub. As you grow, may you further the growth of Our great land. By Our hand and by Our great seal is Our esteem made apparent this ____________ day of (month)___________ A.S.________

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Scholar Accademia dei Studiosi Wording

_______________, has shown great diligence in the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. Thus does the Dean of the Accademia dei Studiosi _______________, with the concurrence of Their Royal Majesties An Tir __________ & __________ confer upon _______________, a degree in (name of subject) in recognition of his/her accomplishment. This token, a (name of appropriate token) is given as a sign of his/her dedication, hereby naming him/her a Scholar of (name of subject) on this _________ day of (month)____________ A.S. _______

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Order of the Sable Scrivener Wording

The labors and skills of a scribe with quill and ink, gold and silver, parchment and paint, and the selfless sacrifice of their time, is a benefit to Crown and recipient alike, and to all those who seek beauty. Always may the hand of the scribe who chooses to serve An Tir be as the strong hand of the King and their eyes be as those of the Queen who seeks out all that is beautiful. Make the heart of that scribe as the heart of the Sable Lion, true and sure. 

________________________, praise and thanks do We, ____________ and ____________, King and Queen of the Sable Lion Lands give - for your hand is steady, your eyes find beauty, and your words and art are true reflecting the honour, glory, and strength that is An Tir. Thus, We are pleased to enter you into the Order of the Sable Scrivener. In Affirmation, We hereby set Our hand and seal this _________ day of (month)____________ A.S. _______

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Order of the Carp Wording

During the reign of King Dak, Her Majesty Lao Tao-sheng resolved to honor those who had striven for excellence in persona development, persevering in their task. In China, the Carp is symbolic of perseverence, thus, Queen Lao chose the carp to mark those whose accomplishments in this endeavor were worthy of notice and praise. She decreed that, in the manner of her homeland, members of the Order should display this badge as token of Her esteem: Gules a carp haurient embowed Or. 

________________________, as you strive for excellence in your persona, We, ____________ King An Tir and ____________ Queen An Tir, your rightful Monarchs, do laud your efforts and so enter your name into the rolls of the Order of the Carp that you, as the carp itself, may serve as an example of perseverence and accomplishment. Done by Our hand and seal this ____________ day of (month)______________ A.S.________

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Lion's Cub Wording

Tell all that you encounter that We, ____________ and ____________, Sable Lion and Lioness, have seen your actions and your deeds and We are made glad. Therefore it is with great pride that We bestow upon you, _________________ the Honor of the Lion's Cub. As you grow, may you further the growth of Our great land. By Our hand and by Our great seal is Our esteem made apparent this ____________ day of (month)___________ A.S.________

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Honor of the Belated Rose Wording

For continuting exemplary honour, chivalry and courtesy, ______________________ has gained the notice of the Ladies of the Order of the Rose. Whereas we concur that (he/she) rightly deserves recognition, we are minded to bestow upon him/her the Honour of the Belated Rose. 

Signed this ___________ day of (month)____________, A.S._______ 

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Leave space for three signatures, but no indication as to the rank or name or title of the signatories.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Mano d'Oro Wording

Know all nobles and gentles to whom these presents come that, in times past, outstanding support, encouragement and performance of the arts received especial acclaim in Our Realm in the form of a Golden Hand. Accordingly, We, ____________, Dread King and ____________, Gracious Queen of the Laurel Kingdom of An Tir, upon the strong recommendation of Our Minster of Arts and Sciences, do hereby bestow La Mano d'Oro upon Our subject ________________________. In token and witness of his/her accomplishments, commitment and service to the Arts in Our lands, this We proclaim, being the ____________ day of (month)_______________ A.S. _________

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Augmentation of Arms Wording

Know all unto whom these presents come that We, ____________ and ____________, King and Queen of the Laurel Kingdom of An Tir, have witnessed the long and devoted service of ________________________ to Our Kingdom and Us. Therefore, in recognition of his/her steadfast devotion, and through Our special grace and certain knowledge of the nobility and worth of this Our subject, We bestow upon him/her an Augmentation of Honour, to be borne on his/her arms from this day forward, in accordance with the College of Arms. Given by Our hand and seal, this _________ day of (month)___________, anno societatis ____.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Honor of the Lion of An Tir Wording

Proclaim through all the land that We, __________ and __________, King and Queen An Tir, being greatly inspired by the example set for Us and Our subjects by _______________ through his/her contribution to the quality of life in Our realm, do now create him/her a fellow of the Honor of the Lion of An Tir with all the privileges pertaining thereto, being: the right to include a Lion, tail forked and nowed sable as a supporter upon his/her armorial achievement, and the right to augment his/her personal banner with a stripe in dexter checky or and argent, to signify his/her estate. In witness whereof We do here set Our hand and seal, this ________ day of (month) __________ Anno Societatis ________, being ________ Gregorian.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Duke Wording

Unto all nobles and gentles throughout the Knowne World, We ____________ King, and ____________, Queen of An Tir, send greetings. Henceforth, ________________________ shall be known as Duke by virtue of having borne the burden of Kingship twice. Furthermore, We confirm by these Royal Letters Patent his right to bear [BLAZON]. He shall from this day on be known by his coronet of gold, embellished with strawberry leaves, and his counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has twice borne the honors, privileges and duties as are assigned one of such rank within this Our Kingdom. In affirmation of his investiture as Duke, We have this day set Our hand and affixed Our Great Seal to these Royal Letters Patent. Proclaimed this ___________ day of (month)______________ A.S. _____ 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Duchess Wording

As is in accord with what is meet and proper, let all know throughout the land that We, ____________ and ____________, Sovereign King and Queen of An Tir, in recognition that Our loyal subject _______________________ has twice served the Crown as Queen in Our Realm, offering her grace and patience to all and giving of her wisdom in council and in court, are pleased to invest her as Duchess. Further We affirm by these Royal Letters Patent her right to bear [BLAZON]. She shall from this day on be known by her coronet of gold, embellished with strawberry leaves and her counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has twice bourne the Crown of An Tir as she represents for all to see that singular honour for which Chivalry exists. Further, she shall henceforth be entitled to all other insignia, rights, honours, privileges and duties as are assigned one of such within the Kingdom of An Tir. In affirmation of her investiture as Duchess, We have this _________ day of (month)_______________, A.S. _________, set Our hand and affixed Our Great Seal to these Royal Letters Patent. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Count Wording

May it be known throughout the land the We ____________, and ____________ Sovereign King and Queen of An Tir, in recognition that Our loyal subject ________________________ has once served the Crown as King of this Realm, offering his valourous skills in battle and giving of his wisdom in council and in court, are pleased to invest him as Count. We hereby confirm by these Royal Letters Patent his right to bear [BLAZON]. He shall from this day on be known by his coronet of gold, embattled, and his counsel shall be weighted as befits one who has once borne the Crown of this Our Realm. Further, he shall henceforth be entitled to all other insignias, rights, honours, privileges and duties as are assigned one of such rank within the Kingdom of An Tir. In affirmation of his investiture as Count, We have this day set here Our hands and affixed Our Great Seal. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Countess Wording

Know all men by these presents that We ____________, and ____________, Sovereign King and Queen of An Tir, minded this day to fulfill our happy duty, in recognition that ________________________ has once reigned as Queen in Our realm, offering her gracious service and giving of her wisdom in council and in court, do hereby style her Countess and Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Rose. Further, We do affirm her the sole and exclusive right to bear by Royal Letters Patent the Arms, to wit; [BLAZON]. Henceforth, she shall be known by her coronet of gold, embattled, and her counsel shall be weighted as befits one who has once borne the Crown of this Our Realm. Further, she shall be entitled to all other insignias, rights, honours, privileges and duties as are assigned one of such rank within the Kingdom of An Tir. In affirmation of her investiture as Countess, We have this day set here Our hands and affixed Our Great Seal. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Viscount Wording

Princes of power and pomp have ruled Our people with peace and pride. We, ____________ and ____________, King and Queen of An Tir, are grateful that the beloved subjects of the fair Principality of _______________ have had such a one as the good and noble ________________________ as their Prince. He is worthy of honor and praise. We are minded this day to fulfill our happy duty. Let all know that ________________________ having reigned over Our Principality of _______________ is a Viscount of Our Realm with all the honors, dignities, and responsibilities of this high rank. Further, We do affirm him the sole and exclusive right to bear by Royal Letters Patent, the Arms, to wit; [BLAZON]. Done this ____________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. _________, in testimony whereof We have here set Our hand and great seal. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

ALTERNATE:

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that We ____________, Prince by right of arms of ___________, and ____________, Our Princess of love and beauty, right mindful of the valiant efforts in battle and wisdom in council given by ________________________ and in recognition of his service to the Kingdom of An Tir as Prince, are most pleased to acknowledge him as Viscount. Though a Viscount holds no authority or power to command, yet is he to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. His council shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality within the Kingdom of An Tir. Done this ____________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. _________, in the reign of(King)____________ An Tir and (Queen)____________ An Tir, We have set Our hand and seal in testimony.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Viscountess Wording

Princesses with seemly grace have ruled Our people with sweet gentility. We, ____________ and ____________, King and Queen of An Tir, are grateful that the beloved subjects of the fair Principality of _______________ have had such a one as the good and noble ________________________ as their Princess. She is worthy of honor and praise. We are minded this day to fulfill our happy duty. Let all know that ________________________ having reigned over Our Principality of _______________ is a Viscountess of Our Realm with all the honors, dignities, and responsibilities of this high rank. Further, We do affirm her the sole and exclusive right to bear by Royal Letters Patent, the Arms, to wit; [BLAZON]. Done this ____________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. _________, in testimony whereof We have here set Our hand and great seal. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

ALTERNATE:

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that We ____________, Prince by right of arms of __________, and ____________, Our Princess of love and beauty, right mindful of the grace and nobility which ________________________ lent to the Coronet of ______________________, and knowing full well the toil and patience with which she has served the Kingdom of An Tir, are most pleased to acknowledge her as Viscountess. And though a Viscountess holds no authority or power to command, yet is she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. She shall be known and her counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality within the Kingdom of An Tir. Done this ____________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. _________, in the reign of(King)____________ An Tir and (Queen)____________ An Tir, We have set Our hand and seal in testimony.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Order of the Pelican Wording

To all and singular unto whom these presents shall come, ____________ and ____________, undoubted King and Queen of the sovereign Lands of An Tir, bid you greetings. In acknowledgement 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 _____________________________ as a Companion of the ancient and most noble Order of the Pelican. We affirm by these Letters Patent his/her exclusive right to bear the Arms [BLAZON] and charge Our new Master/Mistress with all the rights and responsibilities of this rank. This have we done on this __________ day of (month)_______________, A.S._____ being also of the _______th year of the Common Era. In witness whereof We here set Our hand and seal. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Order of the Laurel Wording

Greetings unto all gentles and nobles to whom these presents shall come, from King ____________ and Queen ____________ of the Sovereign Kingdom of An Tir. After due consultation with the members of the Order, the excellence and endeavours of Our subject, ________________________ have moved Us to elevate him/her to the most Noble Order of the Laurel, on this __________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. _______ being also ________ of the common era. We affirm by these Letters Patent his/her exclusive right to bear the arms following, [BLAZON]. In testimony whereof, We here set Our Hand and cause the Great Seal of Our Realm to be affixed. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said ___________________________ to use bear, and show forth at all times.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Order of the Chivalry Wording

Deliver these words to Our people that all may know the will of ____________ and _____________. It is Our prerogative as Sovereigns of the Kingdom of An Tir, to elevate those of Our subjects who have distinguished themselves through their courtesy, chivalry and prowess upon the field of honour. Therefore let ______________________ henceforth be known as a Knight of the realm. We charge Our subject with all the privileges and burdens of this rank and grant him/her by these letters Patent [BLAZON]. In token whereof We have hereto set Our hand and affixed Our Great Seal on this __________ day of (month)____________, A.S.______, being also ________ of the common era. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Order of the White Scarf Wording

Greetings unto all whom these words come from __________ and __________ King and Queen of An Tir. It is Our prerogative to recognize those who have distinguished themselves upon the field of honour through their skill and prowess in rapier combat. Thus have We determined that ________________________ be admitted to the right noble Order of the White Scarf, with all rights and privileges thereunto. We confer upon him/her this Grant of Arms and charge him/her to henceforth bear [BLAZON]. Done this day by Our hands and seal, this ___________ day of (month)____________, A.S.________

[Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

An Tir Order of the Jambe de Lion Wording

Be it known by these presents that _____________________, having shown great accomplishment (in the field of or reason for award if known) doth greatly deserve reward. Therefore We, _______________ King of An Tir and ________________, Queen of An Tir, are minded to admit him/her to the right noble Order of the Jambe de Lion. Further, We do hereby honour him/her with a Grant of Arms, and do grant unto him/her [BLAZON]. Henceforth he/she shall have the sole and exclusive right to bear these arms. We acknowledge this by setting here Our Hand and Seal this ____________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. ________, being the year ________ of the common era.

[Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]