Shahid al-Hasan, Court Barony, 2018

Do not ask Evander for poems of light praise

Nor Marioun for paeans of the unworthy

This fair work, this pearl of wisdom,

From the mouth and mind of the lords of wolves

Is one tale of justice done

Oh Northland, make us acquainted with Shahid!

For one moment make us not separated from his dignity!

What need the land of worthy men?

In Shahid’s hand his sword, my pen.

Wolves, do not fear for honoured  man

This white rose of trillium gardens

Champion in the field of war

Adorn upon his brow a pearl’d band

To Their court they claim him, baron,

In Caldrithig, safar five and twenty,

Three and fifty as we count the Jāmiʿah

What need the land of worthy men?

In Shahid’s hand his sword, my pen.

Wording by Maister Colyne Stewart, based upon the poetry of the 16th century Turkish poets Fuzûlî and Yahya bey Dukagjini, and a quote regarding the 16th century poet Riyazi  by Ziya Pasha (an 18th century writer, translator and administrator).

Court Barony, Catherine of Townsend, 2018

Evander & Marioun, by the grace of the North, King & Queene of Ealdormere, to all people to whom these presents shall come, greeting.

Know ye that of our especiall grace, certaine science and meere motion, we have given and granted, and by these presents for us, our heires and successours, doe give and graunt to our trustie and welbeloved servaunt Catherin of Townsend a corounet of silver adorned with six perles and declare her to be a Baronnesse of our Court. Provided alwayes, and our will and pleasure is, and wee doe hereby declare to all that this noble came to us by the Seas thither, voyaged from the country of the lion with two tailes, and did improve this our lupine reaulme by her very presence.

And forasmuch, as upon the finding out, if in our land, or in any remote countreys and territories, any should challenge OUR word, they shall attaine great Paine and peril: and that upon such injurie, wee, our heires or successours shall make open proclamation that those who challenge our word shall be out of our protection and allegiance, and free for all princes and others to pursue with hostilitie as being not our Subjects, nor by us any way to be advowed, maintained or defended, nor to be holden as any of ours, nor to our protection, dominion or allegiance any way belonging, for that expresse mention, &c.

In witnesse whereof, &c. Witnesse ourselfe at Caldrithig the 3, day of November, the third month of our raigne. Anno Soc 53

.

PER IPSAM REGINAM, &C.

Wording by Maister Colyne Stewart, based on Letters Patent to Sir Humfrey Gylberte June 11, 1578. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/16th_century/humfrey.asp

Rhiannon Elandris of Glyndyfyrdwy, Court Barony, 2016

Due commendations and greetings from Thomas Byron and Ariella, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc by right of Arms, to Our right trusty and well beloved Rhiannon Elandris of Glyndyfyrdwy. Whereas by the advice of those men and women with whom we have utmost trust, and in recognition of the decades of service which you have done for Shire, Barony, Canton, Principality and Kingdom, while upon horse or upon foot, we are minded to surround Ourselves with such barons as shall give us council in certain arduous and urgent and serious affairs concerning Us and the defense of Our Kingdom, that We command that you, waiving all excuses, place personally yourself before Us that we may make you a Baron of Our Court in recognition of the Service which you have done for more than a generation of souls within Our society. This act We do with joy in Our hearts on the 9th day of August, two score and eleven years after wise elders met at Mistland's Tourney, from which all days are numbered.

Wording by Baron Caleb Reynolds, inspired by Summons of a Baron to Parliament (1295).

Gunther Wahlstedt von Bremen, Court Barony

I heard of a good guardsman

Who worsted many foes

Well-girded with iron,

Who scouted the lands

And ran with the boar.

A quarter-master making fast every ship

Who ordered the feasting,

Carried the colours

And counted the cost.

Shields flashed in summer.

Spears on the mountain made

Mortal men flee.

Lethal yet modest,

The bear knew him then.

When wolves woke,

A right royal retainer

Arrayed in rich trappings

Followed the Trillium

And, joyful in battle,

Struck strife in strange lands.

Considered counsel, canny and courageous,

Solace of bow-song at dew-silvered dawn,

Doughty deed-scribe!

Gracious with gold and kindness concealed!

Twenty years have passed,

Steady and strong like oar-strokes.

Sweet song of sword-heart,

Trove of true counsel,

Who can say more?

Hear your King - Aaron, resolute and dauntless.

Hear your Queen - Rustique, whose eyes uncover all.

We have considered.

This great lord stands apart.

Patient and proven, pomp is your due.

We do what is fitting.

Mark the second day of the seventh month

In the forty-sixth year of our Society.

At sunset on Our battlefield,

The Trillium triumphant,

Where Ard Chreag has done Us honour,

The feast hall well furnished,

The honours are distributed.

Noble Gunther Wahlstedt von Bremen -

Wolf-friend and faithful -

We make you a Baron of Our Court.

Scroll by THL Asa Gormsdottir

·          Illumination based on the Sutton Hoo shoulder clasps, Ardagh Chalice and Anglo-Saxon treasure bindings

·          Calligraphy in half-uncial. Some calligraphy based on the Lindisfarne composite

·          Wording based on Anglo Saxon poetry

·          "Ich sol des künicrîches dienstman sîn" means “I will be the Kingdom’s Man”. Translated into Middle High German by Lino da Napoli

West Kingdom Court Baron or Baroness Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, do by Their words, here proclaimed, confer great honor upon Their subject (Insert full Name of recipient), and do name him/her a Baron/Baroness of the Court of the West and in all other lands as well.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, in consideration of the good and faithful Services of (Insert full Name of recipient) , do Create, Advance, and Prefer him/her to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Baron/Baroness of this Our Realm.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text when the granting Royalty are no longer available for signatures:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Let it be known to all that Our Royal Ancestors, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, did Create, Advance, and Prefer (Insert full Name of recipient) to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Baron/Baroness of the Court of the West and in all other lands as well. Therefore do We hereunto set Our hands and seal in lasting witness that such was done on the (Insert award date).

[Source: The West Kingdom’s Scribe’s Handbook]

West Kingdom Award of Arms Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, having determined to give an Award of Arms to Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), for his/her service to Our Realm, and having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable and unique blazon, do hereby award him/her (Insert Blazon). Henceforth he/she shall have the Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear these Arms in the Kingdom of the West.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text :

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, do hereby give an Award of Arms to Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), for his/her great service to Our Realm, and do confirm unto him/her certain ensigns armorial to wit:(Insert Blazon).

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) In consideration of the service given to Our Realm, do We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, of our especial grace and certain knowledge, give an Award of Arms and confirm unto (Insert full Name of recipient) certain ensigns armorial to wit: (Insert Blazon) with all rights, privileges, insignia and precedence appertaining thereto, as fully and freely as any person hitherto hath done in accordance with the Laws of Arms and the Statutes and Customs of the Kingdom of the West.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text for an unregistered recipient (by Royal or recipient request only):

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, having determined to give an Award of Arms to Our subject known as (Insert Use Name of recipient), for his/her service to Our Realm, do hereby grant him/her the right to bear as Arms such device as he/she may properly register with Our heralds.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text when the granting Royalty are no longer available for signatures:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Let it be known to all that Our Royal Ancestors, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, have given an Award of Arms to (Insert full Name of recipient) in recognition of Service to the Realm, and confirmed unto him/her certain ensigns armorial to wit:(Insert Blazon). We hereunto set Our hands and seal in lasting witness that such was done on the (Insert award date).

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of (Insert Realm), having determined to give an Award of Arms to Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), for his/her service to Our Principality, and having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable and unique blazon, do hereby award him/her (Insert Blazon). Henceforth he/she shall have the Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear these Arms in the Kingdom of the West.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Barony Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert Baron's first name) and (Insert Baroness's first name), Baron and Baroness of (Insert Barony), having determined to give an Award of Arms to Our subject (Insert full Name of recipient), for his/her service to Our Barony, and having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable and unique blazon, do hereby award him/her (Insert Blazon). Henceforth he/she shall have the Sole, Unique and Exclusive Right to bear these Arms in the Kingdom of the West.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

[Source: The West Kingdom’s Scribe’s Handbook]

Trimaris Court Barony Wording

Hear Our words oh ye who come into these halls of the triple seas majesty

Listen well to Our words for We the Crown Trimaris
Reigning this sun-gloried Realm, seek out the ones whose brilliance reflects upon Us.

Hear Our words for in this land We have found one in whom
The renown of Our Kingdom is magnified. Great are the deeds great is the service
Honor and Praise are rightfully due, given without reserve.

So into Our Halls let the skalds proclaim great is the glory of this Mighty Kingdom
For We can rejoice that this one is Ours.
Let the people exclaim great praise, let the seas rise up in homage
For great is the favor We do give.

Hear then people of our sea-circled lands that ____________ is such a one
And We are moved to present this day a Court Baronet that all may know
How Service and Excellence are honored in this land.
So declare We this ______ day of ______ in Anno Societas __________

ALTERNATIVE:

Let it be known by all throughout Our Realm that whereas We, the Crown Trimaris, seek ever to reward Our subjects for their service to the Crown and to Our People. And whereas there exists one in this land who has excelled in such
service, therefore do We hereby confer upon the good __________________ the title of Court Baronet, together with all rights, honors, and all duties of that rank. Done in this our court on the ___ day of ___, AS_______.

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Outlands Coronet Investiture Wording

Know all that ___ and ___, King and Queen of the Outlands, have found __________ to be well respected, courteous and virtuous subjects of Our Barony of [Barony] who have demonstrated both their willingness to serve and the support of the populace.

Therefore it is Our will that they be entrusted with Our fief, the Barony of [barony]. We hereby invest, distinguish and ennoble _________ with the dignities, honors, rights, and responsibilities belonging to the estate of a Territorial Baron and Baroness of Our Realm.

We charge them to care well for our lands and our people, and to fulfill all other responsibilities of this most worthy office.

In testimony whereof, We set Our hands this ____ day of ____, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.

____, King ____, Queen

 ALTERNATIVE:

[newly formed barony]

____ and ____, King and Queen of the Outlands, to all who come by these letters greetings.

Know ye that whereas the Royal throne and the highness of the Royal dignity consists in the multitude of wise and exalted persons, and the government of the Realm is the more established the more noblemen there are under it of lofty estate and eminence. We therefore, in our present Barony of [Barony], directing the regard of our consideration to the premises, and willing to augment the number of noblemen by whose counsel our Realm may the more abundantly and sagaciously be directed, have preferred, erected and created, ____ and ____ Baron and Baroness of [barony] , and confer upon them the right to that style for their natural lives. Further, We bestow upon them this day the right to forever display the arms of [barony] in canton on there personal devices, so that all may know the esteem in which we regard them. We do entrust to them our youngest Barony, and charge them to foster and guide our people with compassion and dignity.

Given by our hands at [barony] , this ____ day of ____, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ by the Gregorian calendar.

____, King ____, Queen

[Source: Kingdom of the Outlands Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Outlands Baronial Investiture Wording

(new barony)

Unto Our Subjects of [Barony] who have faithfully served Us and Our Kingdom, Greetings. For the good of the Realm, and in accordance with Our Laws and customs, We are pleased to announce that We hereby approve your petition to become a Barony. Let it be proclaimed that We are firm in our resolve that the name of [Barony] be entered as a Barony in the Book of Our Realm. So say We, _____, King, __________, Queen, at [event] this ___ day of ______, Anno Societatis ______, being ______Gregorian

____, King ____, Queen

[Source: Kingdom of the Outlands Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Outlands Court Barony Wording

For someone who is stepping down as a landed Baron/ess.

Unto all good people of the Known World _____ and _____ , King and Queen of the Outlands send Greetings.

Whereas _____ has served Us and Our beloved lands for many long years {by his/her <deeds>} and has offered good and sage advice, We do create [him/her] a [Baron/Baroness] of Our Court and accord [His/Her] Excellency [Baron/

Baroness] _____ the acclaim and praise of which [he/she] is so worthy. {We hereby affirm [his/her] right to bear the following Arms: <BLAZON>, previously approved by the College of Arms.} This day, We return unto [him/her] a portion of the great honour which [his/her] works have brought to [his/her] Barony of _____ and the Outlands.

In witness whereof, We set Our hands this _____ day of _____, in the _____ year of the Society, being _____ Gregorian.

__________, King __________, Queen

I, White Stag Principal Herald, do attest by my signature that this document bears true Arms.

Signature of White Stag

ALTERNATIVE:

Pay heed to the words of ______, by Right of Arms King of the Outlands, and _______, by Grace and Courtesy Queen of the Outlands.

Let it be known unto all that in consideration of the good and faithful services rendered to Our kingdom by Our subject, ________, it is Our intent to confer great honor upon [him/her] this day by creating [him/her] as a [Baron/Baroness] of the Court of the Outlands, and in all other lands as well. We confer to [His/Her] Excellency [Baron/Baroness] ______ all rights and privileges pertaining thereunto, including the acclaim and praise of which [he/she] is so worthy. {We hereby affirm [his/her] right to bear the following Arms: <BLAZON>, previously approved by the College of Arms.}

In testimony whereof, We have set Our hands on this _____ day of _____, in the _____ year of the Society, being _____ by the Gregorian calendar.

__________, King __________, Queen

The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the Arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to <NAME>

______, White Stag Principal Herald

[Source: Kingdom of the Outlands Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

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)]

Middle Kingdom Baron(ess) of the Court Wording

All gentles and nobility, let it be known by all that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort) our Queen (King), send greetings. Forasmuch as it is the privilege of the crown to recognize certain nobility, and we have seen such nobility in (name of recipient), specifically by (specific mention), we are pleased to bestow upon him/her the right to style him/herself Baron(ess) of our Court. And though a Baron(ess) of the court holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. We confirm and acknowledge unto him/her all rights and responsibilities attendant upon this rank, without let or hindrance from any person.

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

This do we confirm 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)]

Meridies Baronial Decree Wording

It is by decree of Our Most Noble Crown, (Sovereign’s name) and (Consort’s name), King and Queen of these most sovereign lands of Meridies, that a new barony be formed. The people of (name of group) shall be ruled in the Crown’s name with truth, honor, and justice and the laws of Meridies be held in the highest esteem. Our Liege has appointed (name of founding Baron/ess) as Founding Baron and Baroness of the Barony of (name of group), their word shall be that of Our Sovereign’s and Consort’s and shall preside over their people with honor and justice and to always hold the laws of Meridies in the highest esteem. 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)]

Meridies Barony of the Court Wording

In recognition of unique contributions to the Crown and Realms of Meridies, the Rank and Privileges of Baron/ess of the Court are bestowed upon (Recipient's name), by the hands and decree of Their Royal Majesties (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name). 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 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)]

East Kingdom Court Baron / Baroness Wording

Let it be known unto all who hear these words: We, (names of King & Queen), rex et regina Orientalis, have noted the long and faithful service given Our realm by Our (name of recipient) through (reason for award). In recognition of which do We this day confer upon him/her the dignity and splendor of a Baron/Baroness of Our Court, [together with these arms by Grant, blazoned: (blazon or blank space to be filled in later).] In witness whereof We set Our Hand 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

Herald’s signature space

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

Ealdormere Court Baron/Baroness Wording

Be it known by all that We, [Sovereign] and [Consort], [King/Queen] and [Queen/King] of the Lupine Kingdom of Ealdormere, send greetings from Our [group hosting event] at [event]. It is the privilege of the Crown to recognize certain nobility, and We have seen such nobility in [recipient], by [reasons for award]. We do therefore declare [him/her] to be a [Baron(ess)] of Our court. And though by this rank [he/she] shall hold no authority or power to command, so shall [he/she] be granted such honour and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. Henceforth [he/she] may be addressed as "Your Excellency", and may wear a coronet of silver ornamented with six pearls. This do We affirm by our hands and seal this [day] day of [month], anno societatis [year].

[Source: Ealdormere Scribal College]

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.]

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

_____________________________________
Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

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

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)]