Outlands Award of the Queen's Cypher Wording

____________, Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular sends Greetings and Due Commendations.

Whereas, _____________ has given me the courtesy of [his/her] special service during this reign, I am minded to make [him/her] a Bearer of the Queen's Cypher, that all may know of <TITLE>____________’s devotion to [his/her] Queen.

By my hand this ______ day of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being _______ Gregorian

___________, Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

________, Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular who come by these present letters sends Greetings.

By my Grace, and for good and laudable service __________ has done for me this Reign, I am minded to make [him/her] a Bearer of the Queen’s Cypher that all may know of <TITLE> ____________’s devotion to [his/her] Queen and the value in which I hold [him/her].

In witness whereof I set my hand this ______ day of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being ______ in the common reckoning of years.

___________, Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

(non gender-specific)

_________, Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular sends Greetings.

Whereas _________ has given me the courtesy of special service during this reign, I am minded to create this gentle a Bearer of the Queen’s Cypher, that all may know of this great devotion to the Queen.

In witness whereof I set my hand this _____ day of ______, Anno Societatis _____ being ____ in the common reckoning of years.

___________, Queen

ALTERNATIVE:

(non gender-specific)

________, Queen of the Outlands, unto all who come by these presents sends Greetings.

By my Grace and for the good and laudable service __________ has done for me this Reign, I am minded to create this gentle a Bearer of the Queen’s Cypher that all may know the value I place upon my subject and the good service offered.

Done by my hand this _______ of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being _____ in the common era.

___________, Queen

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

East Kingdom Queen’s Cypher Wording

Many are the burdens of a Queen, and few are the liegemen and women to aid her. For the devotion and support of (name of recipient) are We, (Queen’s name) exceedingly grateful, and thus do We give unto him/her Our Queen’s Cypher, in recognition of his/her good works and great friendship. Done this (number) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year) at (event name) in Our (name of host group).

Queen’s signature space

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

East Kingdom King’s Cypher Wording

The duties of the King are heavy, and the responsibilities shouldered by Our Sovereign weigh heavily on him. Those who would lend their own shoulders to help carry the burden are well beloved by the Crown. Thus We, (King’s name), King of the East, gratefully recognize Our faithful (recipient name) for his work as (whatever it was) and gladly bestow upon him Our King’s Cypher. Done by Our hands at (event name) in Our (name of host group).

King’s signature space

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

Atenveldt Queen’s Cypher Wording

(Name of Queen) Queen of Atenveldt by virtue of beauty and of the courtly graces, do here by give this Queen’s Cypher In most gratitude to her most noble subject

 ____________________________________________

 Our Reign was greatly enriched by your counsel and tireless effort on our behalf do we set our hand and seal on this ___________ day of _______________ Anno Societatis XLII being the year MMVII Gregorian.

___________________________ ______________________________

 Rex                                                Regina

By Ritchyrd McUath

[Source: The Kingdom of Atenveldt Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]