Bardic Champion of King Gregor, AS46

Down in the valley three clarions call

Purple beneath the setting sun’s rays
Sounding o’re many, each note’s fall
Rings to this Champion with praise.

*****

Upon this lengthy celebration day
Mistress Linnette du Gallidron

Has shown in manner and skill
those graces favored by our King
and is hereby and duly named
the East Kingdom Bardic Champion
and shall, following this court
until such time as a successor is chosen,
strive to document and praise
and amuse and inspire
the deeds and people of the endless East
and unfailingly serve King and Kingdom.

Granted by the hand of King Gregor III at the King and Queen’s Bardic Champions at the East Kingdom Celebration of Twelfth Night on this Bellringers – the day our fine hosts of the Barony of Carillion celebrate their beginning – on this seventh day of January, AS 46 on the Feast of St. Lucian of Antioch.

By Aneleda Falconbridge

Trimaris Order of the Bards Laureate Wording

Blessed are We with those whose facility in the performing arts graces Our Kingdom. We the Crown Trimaris are pleased to commend _____________ to the Order of the Bard's Laureate of Trimaris, witnessed by Our hand on the _______ day of ______, __________ Anno Societas.

ALTERNATIVE:

Come forth ______________, for the fellowship of troubadours and poets who are the Bardic College dowelcome you to the Order of the Bard's Laureate Trimaris,  for your performance as ___________. So witnessedby Our hand upon the __________ day of _____, A.S._______.

ALTERNATIVE:

Many are inspired by those who show their skills in public performance, and are worthy of recognition. The fellowship of the Bardic College acknowledges _____________ , and extends welcome to the Order of the Bard's Laureate, Trimaris. Thus made by Our seal upon the __________ day of _____, A.S. _______.

ALTERNATIVE:

Unto the populace We do confirm that We the Crown Trimaris recognize the contributions to the Bardic Arts of Trimaris, and so appoint _____________ to the Order of the Bard's Laureate of Trimaris, done in tribute to the Arts upon this ______ day of ______, A.S.__________.

ALTERNATIVE:

For as much as there are many whose facility in the performing arts graces Our lands, We the Crown Trimarisare pleased to commend _____________ to the Order of the Bard's Laureate of Trimaris, witnessed by Our hand on the _______ day of ______, __________ Anno Societas.

ALTERNATIVE:

Verily all shall know that We do recognize ___________ for their contribution to the Bardic Arts of Trimaris, andappoint them to the Order of the Bards Laureate of Trimaris, done in tribute to the Arts upon this ______ day of ______, A.S. 

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Meridies Companionate of Bards Wording

Throughout this land and history, the bards have raised their voices in Praise and Honor of Meridies. They have moved us to laughter and to tears. They have inspired us to war and to peace, and given us memory and ideals for the future. On this day, one voice has risen above all others within the spirit of Meridies. We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), name Our subject (Recipient's name) as Kingdom Bard for the duration of Our Reign and charge [him/her] to sing the glories of Our Realm, to inspire Our people, and to represent Meridies to all the Known World. Done 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 Queen’s Bardic Champion Wording

Usually the outgoing Bardic Champions are requested to do the wording for these scrolls.

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

East Kingdom King’s Bardic Champion Wording

Usually the outgoing Bardic Champions are requested to do the wording for these scrolls.

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

East Kingdom Order of the Troubadour Wording

Bright and merry Our halls are made by the strong voices and art of Our realm’s Troubadours. With gentle melody and rhyme, Our musicians and storytellers move us to laughter, to tears, and cheer the lifeless hours. So are We, (names of King & Queen), rex et regina Orientalis, moved to honor the melodious (name of recipient) to the ranks of Our Kingdom’s Troubadours. Done this (number) day of (month), a.S. (year) at (event name) in Our (name of host group).

King’s signature space            Queen’s signature space

[Source: East Kingdom College of Scribes 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)]

Artemisia Baronial Bard of Loch Salann Wording

Let it be known that <name>, having displayed great skill in the performing arts, is this day recognized as the Baronial Bard of Loch Salann. Done by our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ___, being the year two thousand in the Common Era.

Baron Baroness

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

Ansteorra Premier Bard of Ansteorra Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra proclaim that ______ has proven worthy this day and is named Premier Bard of Ansteorra with the especial charge to stand ready always to entertain our subjects and to preserve the lore of our realm. This is so done in our ________ on the _____ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

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