Meridies Companionate of the Queen’s Yeoman Wording

It is fitting that the Queen of the Realm should be attended by the stoutest and most skilled. This archer has proved surpassing prowess with the bow and is found to be a good and true protector for the Jewel of Meridies. Therefore do We appoint (Recipient's name) to serve Her Majesty (Consort's name) as Queen's Yeoman, enjoying the honor and minding the duties incumbent on the post. To this We set Our Hand this (number) day of (month) Anno Domini (year), being Anno Societatis (Society year).

-To be signed by the Consort, with space for her seal.

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

Meridies Companionate of the Queen’s Rapier Champion Wording

Greetings to all good gentles. By these presents, know that (Recipient’s name) having distinguished [him/herself] with chivalry, agility and elegance upon the field of battle has found favor in Our eyes. We do appoint [him/her] Queen’s Rapier Champion. By Our Hand this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by the Consort, with space for her seal.

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

Meridies Companionate of the Meridian Queen’s Champion Wording

Know all good gentles to whom these presents come that (Recipient's name), having distinguished [himself/herself] by ability and chivalry upon the field of battle, has found favor in Our eyes. We do appoint [him/her] Queen's Champion and charge [him/her] with the defense of the Honor of the Meridian Crown, and with the protection of Our Royal person. By Our Hand this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by the Consort, with space for her seal.

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

Meridies Companionate of the King’s Lancer Wording

Whereas the drumming of hooves and the crack of shattering lances has since olden times heralded the coming of a champion; and Whereas (Recipient's name) has shown surpassing prowess in the saddle; Therefore do We, (Sovereign's name), by right of arms Sovereign Lord of Meridies, name [him/her] the King's Lancer, and charge [him/her] with the duty and privilege of riding at Our side and protecting the Royal Flank. Done this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by the Sovereign, with space for his seal.

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

Meridies Companionate of the Meridian King's Champion Wording

Let all who hear these presents know that (Recipient's name), having been distinguished by [his/her] prowess and chivalry upon the field, has found favor in Our eyes; Therefore do We appoint [him/her] the King's Champion, and charge [him/her] with the defense of Our Honor and of Our Royal person. By our Hand this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by the Sovereign, with space for his seal.

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

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)]