Trimaris Order of the Trident Keype Wording

Upon a foundation of stone, a keype is built brick by brick. Upon a foundation of service is our society built task by task. Thus do we, (names) Baron and Baroness of Darkwater, make you _________ a Companion of the Order of the Tridents Keype, [May be AoA by permission of the Crown Trimaris. Add “and bestow by authority of the Crown Trimaris this Award of Arms.”] to be accorded all rights and privileges thereof. Set by Our hand this ____ day of___________ AS _________

ALTERNATIVE:

Oh, blessed are those who build well the stones

that stand hale and high o'er hearth and o'er hall.

Oh, blessed are those who serve well our homes

and give us good deeds that benefit all.

The stones of Society are well worn

by the hands of the dream, laden with care.

The heart of our good gentle was true born

with history's dream alight with flame fair.

Like the tower rises from the three seas,

we raise our gentle in nobility.

In honor we raise you as the tall trees,

and charge you to arms to keep our land free.

For joyous service and nights lacking sleep

we raise our good gentle to Trident's Keype.

Done this ________ day of __________, A.S. __________ by __(Names)__, Baron and

Baroness of Darkwater to honor ___(Name)__ for exceptional service to the Barony of Darkwater and by the authority of the Crown Trimaris bestows an Award of Arms.

Submitted by James Highgate

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Trimaris Order of the League of the Hidden Treasure Wording

A pearl is created layer by layer and glows with a luster that comes from within. Through willing hands and hearts and service are created the hidden treasures of our Barony. Thus do we (names) Baron and Baroness of Darkwater create _________ a Companion of the League of the Hidden Treasure, done this ____ day of ______ , A.S. __________.

ALTERNATIVE:

Even as a pearl glows with a luster that comes from within, so in the enduring service of willing hands and helpful hearts are created the hidden treasure of our barony. Therefore do We Recognize you ___________ as such, and invest you as a Companion of the League of the Hidden Treasure this ___ day of ____ AS ____

ALTERNATIVE:

Know we of a light that shines in the dark
out of the sight of any to behold.
Know we of many goodly letters of mark
that do bear many a goodly tale told.

Thankful are we for true services done
due to those among the Barony's ranks.
Noble and true are the favors here won
that give our good gentle our many thanks.

For light that we shine upon this fair gem
shows the true services they have performed.
So all hear the words that we speak of them-
they are truly a pearl, perfectly formed

For your helpful hands and many pleasures…
stand among the League of Hidden Treasures.

Done this ________ day of __________, A.S. __________ by __(Names)__, Baron and Baroness of Darkwater to honor ___(Name)__ for service to the Barony of Darkwater.

Submitted by James Highgate

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Trimaris Order of the Darkwater Defender Wording

The Barony Stands confident because of those who take up arms in its defense. Whereas you, __________ have used your skills with (weapon) to ensure that the Barony endures. So We (names) Baron and Baroness of Darkwater do on this day name you a Companion of the Darkwater Defender and grant the rights and responsibilities of this order. Done this _____ day of _____ , AS __________.

ALTERNATIVE:

Many stand with strength of arm and strength of mind

in defense of the places we call ours.

We stand confident in those who we find

stand as stalwart as the very towers.

For skills unequaled in armor and arms

we place but before you this single quest.

Guard well o'er the halls and too o'er the farms

with honor and skill and joy in your breast.

We bid you stand so tall, before us all

To proudly proclaim your skill and your name.

At the Barony's Lord and Lady's call

mark well the foe that is tyrannies’ claim

For skill on the field without surrender,

stand you thus, a Darkwater Defender.

Done this ________ day of __________, A.S. __________ by __(Names)__, Baron and Baroness of Darkwater to honor ___(Name)__ for excellence in ___(Martial Skill)___.

Text Submitted by James Highgate

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Trimaris Order of the Acorn's Glade Wording

Like the strong saplings filled with potential of great oaks, so do we recognize you, __ as possessing true promise in the skill of __. We, (names) Baron and Baronessa of Darkwater, delight in naming you a Companion of the Acorns Glade. Done this __ day of __, AS __________.

ALTERNATIVE:

Standing strong and tall is the branch and tree

as it stretches toward the wond'rous night sky.

Standing strong and tall is the artist free

within whom such wond'rous talents so lie.

We see promise and pride in your fine art

and honor the hours of hard-press'd care.

We see the lit candle in your fine heart

and honor the skill of specialties rare.

Thus do we, as Darkwater's Coronets

call you to honor the skill of your hand.

In calling you so, we hold no regrets;

let our Heralds shout it throughout the land.

To honor the art and skill that shant fade

so call you Companion of Acorn's Glade

Done this ________ day of __________, A.S. __________ by __(Names)__, Baron and Baroness of Darkwater to honor ___(Name)__ in the field of _(Art)___.

Text submitted by James Highgate

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]