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Monday, 7 October 2013

Atlantia Order of the Pearl Wording

Of what glories may a Kingdom boast? A King may show you His warriors all in a row. A Queen may show you the gracious courtesy of Her subjects. But glory is clothed in Beauty and Beauty comes from the hands and hearts of a Realm's people. We, <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, must praise the work of Our valiant and expert servant, <name>. [His/Her] skill as a <skill> enriches the splendor of Our fair Kingdom of Atlantia. For this We thank [him/her]. Moreover, We do induct [him/her/<name>] into Our worthy Order of the Pearl, that all Our subjects may know that [his/her] work is worthy of high praise. (Further We do grant [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>, in Our <branch>, at the <event>.

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(I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

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By Gyrth Oldcastle

ALTERNATIVE:

 [Be it Known/Let it be Known/Know all men] by these present letters that We <name> King by right of arms of this Sovereign Realm of Atlantia and <name> Our Queen Consort, after consulting with Our Companions of the Pearl, and in keeping with the duties and privileges accorded with the rule of Our Kingdom here induct <name> into Our Order of the Pearl. We further confer upon [him/her] all the honours, privileges, and responsibilities inherent there unto. (In recognition of this do We Grant <name> the sole right to bear without hindrance these arms to wit: <blazon>.) Done at Our <branch> this <date> of <month>, being the year [A.S./ Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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Verum est.

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By Imran Yosuf le Scorpioun

ALTERNATIVE:

<Name> by Right of Arms King of Atlantia, and <name> Our Queen, to all nobles and gentles unto whom these presents come, greetings. Know ye that We of Our especial Grace and certain Knowledge, and in consideration of worthy endeavors and achievements in both Art and Science do advance Our beloved and faithful <name> to the Rank, Style, Title, and Degree of Companion to Our most excellent Order of the Pearl with all the Privileges, Insignia, Precedence, and Responsibilities thereto appertaining. We further command that the aforesaid enjoy such Privileges, Insignia, Precedence, and Responsibilities without hindrance by any person whomsoever. Done at Our <branch> this <date> day of <month>, being the year [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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By Owain ap Ioan

ALTERNATIVE:

<Name> and <name> by Right of Arms, King and Queen of Atlantia, to all Nobles and Gentles to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Let it be known that, the Order of the Pearl being established to recognize and honor those of Our loyal subjects who have shown exemplary efforts in the furthering and spreading of knowledge in the Arts and
Sciences, and whereas,

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Know all, that We with these presents install <name> as a Companion of the Pearl, with all the Privileges and Responsibilities there of. Done at Our <branch> this <date> of <month>, being the year [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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By dmr.

ALTERNATIVE:

Let all who read these letters, pay heed. The Order of the Pearl is established in the Kingdom of Atlantia to recognize and honor those of Our subjects who have shown exemplary efforts in the advancement of knowledge in the arts and sciences. Thus does it please Us to honor <name> for freely giving of [his/her] knowledge, time, and efforts to <demonstrate whatever>, by creating [him/her/<name>] a Companion of the Pearl. (Further We do grant <name> the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.)

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(I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

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Atlantia Award of Arms Wording

As is in accord with Our will, We, <name>, Sovereign Lord of Atlantia, and <name>, Our chosen Queen, are minded to give an Award of Arms to Our subject <name> for [his/her] service unto Our <branch>. Having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable blazon, We do hereby award [him/her] the following arms: <blazon>.Henceforth [he/she] shall have the sole and exclusive right to bear these Arms. In witness whereof We hereto set Our hand this <date> day of <month> [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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Verum est.

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Traditional text

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Shout gladly to all the people of Atlantia that <name> has earned Honor and Renown.
[His/Her]service to [<branch>/<art>/<office>] is praiseworthy. Therefore do We, <name> and <name>,King and Queen of Atlantia, award <name> Arms, in token of [his/her] worthiness. From this day onward, [his/her] Arms shall be: <blazon>. Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> in Our <branch>, at the <event>.

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By Gyrth Oldcastle

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<name>, King by right of arms of Atlantia, and <name>, Our chosen Queen, give you greetings. Well pleased by the service that Our subject, <name>, hath rendered to Our realm, (most especially that of <list services or office, that is, specific reason for award>,) We bestow upon[him/her] an Award of Arms. [He/She] shall henceforth have the sole and exclusive right to bear<blazon>. In witness whereof We here set Our hands this <date> day of <month> [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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SCA traditional text

ALTERNATIVE:

<name>, by Right of Arms King of Atlantia, and <name>, Our Queen, to all nobles and gentles unto whom these presents come, greetings. Know ye that We of Our especial Grace and certain Knowledge do Award and by this Our present charter confirm unto Our beloved <name> certain Ensigns Armorial to wit <blazon> with all Privileges, Insignia, Titles, Precedence, and Responsibilities thereto appertaining. Whereof We will firmly direct that the aforesaid bear such Arms and enjoy such Privileges, Insignia, Titles, Precedence, and Responsibilities without hindrance by any person whomsoever. Done at Our <branch> this <date> day of <month>, being the Year[A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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By Owain ap Ioan

ALTERNATIVE:

<Be it Known/ Let it be Known/ Know all men> by these present letters that We <name>, King by right of arms of this Sovereign Realm of Atlantia, and <name>, Our Queen Consort, in keeping with the duties and privileges accorded with the rule of Our Kingdom here bestow upon<name> and Award of Arms and here confer upon [him/her] all the honours, privileges, and responsibilities inherent thereunto. In recognition of this, We here Award unto <name> the sole right to bear without hindrance these arms to wit: <blazon> . Done at Our <branch> this <date>day of <month,> being the Year [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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Verum est.

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By Imran Yosuf le Scorpioun

ALTERNATIVE:

Know all men by these presents that We, <name> and <name>, by right of arms King and Queen of the Atlantia, having determined to give an Award of Arms to Our subject <name> and having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable Blazon, do hereby award [him/her] <blazon>. Henceforth [he/she] shall have the sole and exclusive right to bear these Arms (throughout the Known World). In witness whereof We hereto set Our hands this <date> day of <month> being the year [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> ((at <event>)(in Our <branch>)).

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I, Triton Herald of Atlantia, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms.

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Text adapted from West Kingdom source.

ALTERNATIVE:

Honor is due worthy subjects from a true King and Queen. Therefore, do We, <name> and<name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, award arms to the good <name>, whose work in <area of service> has earned [him/her] honor. From this day onward, [his/her] Arms shall be: <blazon>.Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> in Our <branch>, at the<event>.

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Verum est.

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By Gyrth Oldcastle

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Greetings to all gentles and nobles unto whom these presents shall come from <name> and<name>, King and Queen of Atlantia. Whereas it has come to Our notice that through divers great efforts <name> has considerably enriched Our realm, it is thus Our pleasure to give[him/her] and Award of Arms. Having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable blazon We do award the following Arms: <blazon>. Henceforth [he/she] shall have the sole and exclusive right to bear the arms as is more plainly depicted in the margin. This have we done on the <date>day of <month> [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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I, Triton Herald, do attest by my signature that this document bears true arms.

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SCA Traditional text.

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As in accord with Our will, We, <name>, Queen of Atlantia and patroness of the Arts and<name>, sovereign King of these lands, are minded to make unto <name> an Award of Arms in acknowledgment of [his/her] commendable achievements in the art of <specify field of skill> and their willingness to share such skill. [He/She] shall have the sole and exclusive right to bear<blazon> without let or hindrance from any person as is in accord with Our traditions. Given by Our hands this <date> day of <month> [A.S./Anno Societatis] (, Our court being held (in Our<branch>) (at the <event>)).

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Being required by Their Majesties to make search in the records of my office for the arms of the aforenamed gentle, I do find that [he/she] may lawfully bear the arms herein mentioned. In witness whereof I, Triton Herald, set my hand.

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Text adapted from a Calontir source.

ALTERNATIVE:

Draw nigh, O Atlantia, and hear the words of <king> and <queen>, Rightful rulers of these lands. For there is one this day who has enriched the light of Our Kingdom and increased the brightness of Our realm. Such deeds cannot fall into the darkness of obscurity. Let <name> come forth into the light, for by Our Royal Command, all must recognize [him/her] as a true [Lord/Lady] of this Kingdom, with all the rights and privileges given thereunto (including the sole and exclusive right to bear <blazon> without let or hindrance). Thus speak We, <king>, King of Atlantia, and <queen>, Our chosen Consort, and here written by Our hands, <day> day of <month>, Anno Societatis <year in Roman numerals> (at <event name/place>).

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Rex Regina

Verum est.

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By Alejandro Mateo Ramirez y Mendoza