Kolbjorn skatkaupandi, Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer, 2014

Cattle die,

Kinsmen die

You yourself die;

I know one thing

Which never dies:

The virtue of a man's life.

Hammer of Thor strikes Anvil of Virtue,       Rings forth, naming Kolbjorn.

Brother they hailed,                                        Of Ealdormere the most blissfull,

Potent King in the high seat                           They wished him to join,

And the Brethren to sit                                   Happy at the feast,

Ever with Thorbjorn,                                       Pleasure to share.

Many songs they sung,                                   Rode on sea steeds,

The King and Queen,                                      Trumbrant Bold, Kayla Fairhair'd.

At the magestic house,                                    Odin listened,

Wrote he the runes.                                         Declare, Nornir! Kolbjorn,

This day Battle Brother                                  'Til Fenris does come.

Wording by HE Mahault of Swynford.

Gunther Wahlstadt of Bremen, Order of Thorbjorn’s Hammer, 2014

Nigel II and Adrielle II, by the grace of arms and inspiration, King and Queen of Ealdormere, [Earl and Countess of Arrochar, Protectors of the Far North, Wardens of Septentrialis, Ard Ri of Lacus Pentamerus and Lacus Ealdormearc,] to Our knights, sheriffs, men-at-arms, constables, armsmen, and coistrels, pay heed.

There are those among us who show great skill with the bow. Indeed, the archers and crossbowmen of Ealdormere are among Our finest warriors and the southern folk quake in fear when they take to the range or the field. One staunch crossbowman has shown great skill and dedication and stands as a sergeant among his peers, and We feel this must be recognized by writ and deed, least the memories of man forget it.

Therefore, know ye that we of Our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion have advanced, preferred and created our right trusty and entirely beloved Baron and Pelican, Gunther Wahlstadt of Bremen, a member of Our Order of Thorbjorn’s Hammer.

Having consulted with our Lawspeaker and wise council, both Spiritual and Temporal, We do hereby decree that the aforesaid Gunther Wahlstadt of Bremen is known to be honourable and just and his judgment is above reproach, and he is therefore excused from the restrictions imposed upon the use of the crossbow by Canon 29 of the Second Lateran Council when protecting Ourselves, Our heirs and Their descendents, Our Duchies, Counties, Baronies, Shires and Cantons and any of the people of Our realm, no matter their station.

We have advanced, preferred, dignified, constituted and created the aforesaid Gunther in our Barony of Rising Waters on the feast day of Our Lady of Good Counsel in the forty-eighth year of the Society. In witness whereof We have caused these Our letters to be made patent.

Wording by THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on the Creation of Field-Marshal the Marquis of Wellington to be Marquis of Douro and Duke of Wellington by George III, 1814.

Outlands Hammer of al-Barran Wording

A scroll does not ordinarily accompany this award, but if one is desired:

Their Excellencies, The Right Honorable Baron and Baroness of al-Barran, ____ and _____, send unto our Cousins, the Barons and Baronesses of the Outlands and to all others to whom these presents shall come greeting:

Whereas the great armies of al-Barran have ever strode forth in fire and might across battle fields innumerable, and whereas the fist of al-Barran’s might has ever smote down her enemies in battle glorious, and whereas _________ has ever been a Hammer of Destruction, crushing al-Barran’s enemies against the anvil of the Outlands, we are pleased to recognize [his/her] prowess and spirit upon the field of war and admit [him/her] into the Order of the Hammer of al-Barran and name him a Defender of the Hammer.

[If the person doesn't already have an award of arms include the following:]

We also, with the beneficent permission of Their Most Royal Majesties, _____King and _____Queen, award and bestow arms upon [Lord/Lady] ________. We command [him/her] to consult with our Scorpion Pursuivant that [he/[she] may devise a suitable blazon and emblazon, which after registration by the College of Arms, ________ shall carry for [his/her] sole and exclusive use throughout our lands and the lands of all the world.

[If the person already has registered arms but no AoA:]

We also, with the beneficent permission of Their Most Royal Majesties, ______ King and ______ Queen, award and bestow arms upon ________ to wit: [blazon]. Which [Lord/Lady] _____ shall carry for [his/her] sole and exclusive use throughout our lands and the lands of all the world.

Done by our hand this ____ day of ____________, A.S. _____, being ______ in the Common Era.

_____, Baron ______, Baroness

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

Ealdormere Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer Wording

To all unto whom these presents come, know that We, [Sovereign], [King/Queen] of Ealdormere by right of Arms, and [Consort], by grace and inspiration Our [Queen/King], do know well of the great prowess which [recipient] has displayed [insert more details here]. As such exemplary skill should not go unrecognized, We do now commend [him/her] and induct [him/her] as a Companion into Our noble Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer and allow [him/her] to wear the badge of the Order: [leave space for badge blazon]. Further, We do confer upon [him/her] a Grant of Arms and the right to bear [his/her] arms [insert blazon here if one has been registered] with the crest of the Kingdom. Done by Our hands and seal while sitting on Our Lupine thrones in Our [group hosting event], this [day] day of [month], anno societatis [year], at [event].

[Source: Ealdormere Scribal College]

Amelius Claudius Rattanicus, Order of Thorbjorn`s Hammer, 2013

Each claim this leader stakes, His talent shines in fight.

Yet careful judge he makes, Defending which is right.
Rattanicus we call you forth, To name you as a brother.
Your measure makes you worth, Such as we`ve discovered.
Courtesy your nature true, Be it not a glamour.
Today we induct you,  to the Order of Thorbjorn’s Hammer.
Signed by hand sealed by wax, seated at  Pikeman`s Pleasure.
Join now your new wolf pack, you are their latest treasure.

By Bethoc ingen MaelFechin Fynletyr

Streonwald Wulfesbana, Order of Thorbjorn’s Hammer, 2012

LO, praise the prowess of Ealdormereans,

of spear-armed hlafords, in days hard lived,

we have heard, and what honour the northmen won!

Oft Streonwald Wulfesbana from defeated foes,

from many a kingdom, the mead-bench tore,

awing the earls. Never he rests,

always at battle, no weapon is foreign.

Famed is this Streonwald, far flies the boast of him,

son of the wolf, in the Scadian lands.

So comes to his great man, recognition of jarls,

from hands of the great king, called Edward,

and Queen Rylyn, come honours,

named as a Hammer,

Wielder of Wonder, this hall-sung hero.

Be it known that We, Edward, King, and Rylyn, Queen, do recognize the martial skill of Streonwald Wulfesbana and grant him entry into the Order of Thorbjorn’s Hammer. Done this [XX] day of [XX], Anno Societatis XLVII while in the Debated Lands at the Pennsic War.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart. Based on the prologue of Beowulf, c. 1000 CE, from a translation by McMaster University.