West Kingdom Duke or Duchess Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, in recognition that (Insert full name of recipient), has twice been King/Queen of Our Realm, do hereby acknowledge him/her Duke/Duchess and do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, give Greeting.

Whereas Our Right Trusty and entirely Beloved Cousin, the Most Noble (Insert full name of recipient with all their titles and Rank), has twice Reigned over this Our Realm, in Honor and Grace, by Service in possession of the Crown thereof, and Whereas by that Service the aforesaid (Insert full name of recipient), is by Law entitled to claim the Rank, Estate, Style, Title, and Degree of Duke/Duchess.

Now therefore do We Will and Command that the aforesaid Duke/Duchess (Insert full name of recipient), to be in all places of Honor Admitted, Accounted, and Taken to be a Peer of Our Realm, with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia, and Precedence appertaining thereto as fully and as freely as any Person hereto hath done the Same. Furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon). In Testimony whereof We have caused to be made these Our Letters Patent.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

[Source: The West Kingdom’s Scribe’s Handbook]

West Kingdom Count or Countess Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, in recognition that (Insert full name of recipient) has reigned as King/Queen of Our Realm, do hereby Style him/her Count/Countess and Lady of the Rose. We do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) by Right of Arms King of the West and (Insert Queen's first name) by Grace and Beauty Queen of the West, give Greeting.

Whereas Our Right Trusty and entirely Beloved Cousin, the Most Noble (Insert full name of recipient with all their titles and Rank), has Reigned over this Our Realm, in Honor and Grace, by Service in possession of the Crown thereof, and Whereas by that Service the aforesaid (Insert full name of recipient), is by Law entitled to claim the Rank, Estate, Style, Title, and Degree of Count/Countess and Lady of the Rose.

Now therefore do We Will and Command that the aforesaid Count /Countess (Insert full name of recipient), be in all places of Honor Admitted, Accounted, and Taken to be a Peer of Our Realm, with all Rights, Privileges, Insignia, and Precedence appertaining thereto as fully and as freely as any Person hereto hath done the Same. Furthermore We confirm unto him/her the Right to bear certain Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (Insert Blazon). In Testimony whereof We have caused to be made these Our Letters Patent.

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

[Source: The West Kingdom’s Scribe’s Handbook]

West Kingdom Viscount or Viscountess Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, in recognition that Our beloved Subject(Insert full name of recipient) has Reigned as Prince/Princess of (Insert name of Principality), do hereby Style him/her Viscount/Viscountess. We do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

Principality Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) We, (Insert Prince's first name) and (Insert Princess's first name), Prince and Princess of (Insert name of Principality), in recognition that Our beloved Subject(Insert full name of recipient) has Reigned as Prince/Princess of (Insert name of Principality), do hereby Style him/her Viscount/Viscountess. We do affirm his/her Sole, Unique, and Exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in this Our Kingdom of the West: (Insert Blazon).

(Insert optional ending and do not forget the date the award was given.)

[Source: The West Kingdom’s Scribe’s Handbook]

Trimaris Court Barony Wording

Hear Our words oh ye who come into these halls of the triple seas majesty

Listen well to Our words for We the Crown Trimaris
Reigning this sun-gloried Realm, seek out the ones whose brilliance reflects upon Us.

Hear Our words for in this land We have found one in whom
The renown of Our Kingdom is magnified. Great are the deeds great is the service
Honor and Praise are rightfully due, given without reserve.

So into Our Halls let the skalds proclaim great is the glory of this Mighty Kingdom
For We can rejoice that this one is Ours.
Let the people exclaim great praise, let the seas rise up in homage
For great is the favor We do give.

Hear then people of our sea-circled lands that ____________ is such a one
And We are moved to present this day a Court Baronet that all may know
How Service and Excellence are honored in this land.
So declare We this ______ day of ______ in Anno Societas __________

ALTERNATIVE:

Let it be known by all throughout Our Realm that whereas We, the Crown Trimaris, seek ever to reward Our subjects for their service to the Crown and to Our People. And whereas there exists one in this land who has excelled in such
service, therefore do We hereby confer upon the good __________________ the title of Court Baronet, together with all rights, honors, and all duties of that rank. Done in this our court on the ___ day of ___, AS_______.

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]

Outlands Court Barony Wording

For someone who is stepping down as a landed Baron/ess.

Unto all good people of the Known World _____ and _____ , King and Queen of the Outlands send Greetings.

Whereas _____ has served Us and Our beloved lands for many long years {by his/her <deeds>} and has offered good and sage advice, We do create [him/her] a [Baron/Baroness] of Our Court and accord [His/Her] Excellency [Baron/

Baroness] _____ the acclaim and praise of which [he/she] is so worthy. {We hereby affirm [his/her] right to bear the following Arms: <BLAZON>, previously approved by the College of Arms.} This day, We return unto [him/her] a portion of the great honour which [his/her] works have brought to [his/her] Barony of _____ and the Outlands.

In witness whereof, We set Our hands this _____ day of _____, in the _____ year of the Society, being _____ Gregorian.

__________, King __________, Queen

I, White Stag Principal Herald, do attest by my signature that this document bears true Arms.

Signature of White Stag

ALTERNATIVE:

Pay heed to the words of ______, by Right of Arms King of the Outlands, and _______, by Grace and Courtesy Queen of the Outlands.

Let it be known unto all that in consideration of the good and faithful services rendered to Our kingdom by Our subject, ________, it is Our intent to confer great honor upon [him/her] this day by creating [him/her] as a [Baron/Baroness] of the Court of the Outlands, and in all other lands as well. We confer to [His/Her] Excellency [Baron/Baroness] ______ all rights and privileges pertaining thereunto, including the acclaim and praise of which [he/she] is so worthy. {We hereby affirm [his/her] right to bear the following Arms: <BLAZON>, previously approved by the College of Arms.}

In testimony whereof, We have set Our hands on this _____ day of _____, in the _____ year of the Society, being _____ by the Gregorian calendar.

__________, King __________, Queen

The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the Arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to <NAME>

______, White Stag Principal Herald

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

Outlands Laurel Wording

We, ________ and ________, King and Queen of the Outlands, having heard good report of Our subject ________ whose divers and great talents as a _______ have shone forth to the enrichment of the Common Weal, it is our intent to advance [him/her] in honour and admit [him/her] to the Order of the Laurel. We do hereby confer and affirm those Arms previously registered by the College of Arms by these Letters Patent, to wit: <BLAZON> which [Master/Mistress] ____________ shall hold for [his/her] sole and unique use throughout the Known World as a sign of the high esteem in which [he/she] is held.

To which We set Our hands this _____ day of _______, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.

_______________, King ______________, Queen

The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to <NAME>.

_______________, White Stag Principal Herald

ALTERNATIVE:

_______, by Right of Arms King of the Outlands, and _______, Our Queen and Patroness of the Arts, to all who come by these presents, give Greetings. Know ye that We, in consideration of the singular noble virtues and accomplishments, alike in courtesy and honour as in knowledge and artifice, of Our subject _______ do hereby prefer and create [him/her] as a [Master/Mistress] of the right noble Order of the Laurel. We are further pleased to confer and affirm, by these Letters Patent those arms previously registered by the College of Arms, to wit: <BLAZON> for [Master/Mistress] ________'s sole and exclusive use throughout the lands of the Known World.

In witness whereof, we set Our hands this _____ day of ______, Anno Societatis ______, being _____ in the common reckoning of years.

_________, King __________, Queen

I, White Stag Principal Herald {of the Outlands}, do attest that the said arms have been duly registered with the College of Arms

Signature of White Stag

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

Outlands Count / Countess Wording

We,_____ and ______, King and Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular send Greetings. Whereas _______ has, [as a result of [his/her] great valor on the field of honor][through the valor of [his/her] champion], ruled once as a [King/Queen] in this Realm, we do this day acknowledge [him/her] a [Count/Countess]. We hereby confer by these Letters Patent those Arms previously registered by the College of Arms, to wit: <BLAZON> for [Count/Countess] ________'s sole and unique use throughout the lands of the Known World as a symbol of [his/her] high rank. {Furthermore, it is Our will that she be welcomed into the Order of the Rose as an example of those noble virtues embodied by the Queens of the Outlands.}

By Our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.

_______________, King ______________, Queen

The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to <NAME>.

_______________, White Stag Principal Herald

ALTERNATIVE:

Be it known unto all that We ______ and _____, King and Queen of the Outlands in rightful succession to <Past King’s first name> and <Past Queen’s first name> send Greetings. In recognition that Our loyal subject ______ has once served as [King/Queen] of this Realm, offering [his valorous skills in battle], [her grace and courtesy to all] and given of [his/her] wisdom in council and in court, We are pleased to invest [him/her] as [Count/Countess], to bear all rights and responsibilities of this high rank. We hereby confer by these Letters Patent those arms previously registered by the College of Arms, to wit: <BLAZON> for [Count/Countess] ________'s sole and exclusive use throughout the lands of the Known World. {Furthermore, it is Our will that she be welcomed into the Order of the Rose as an example of those noble virtues embodied by the Queens of the Outlands.}

Done by Our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.

__________, King __________, Queen

The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to <NAME>.

If recipient is already a peer, change [We hereby elevate, by these Letters Patent those arms previously registered by the College of Arms] to [We hereby affirm by Letters Patent those arms previously registered by the College of Arms] If the recipient does not have a registered name and device, the award may be treated as a promissory and the following portion may be used.

Otherwise, omit all reference to Arms, and treat the scroll as a final.

[We further charge [Count/Countess] ________ to consult with Ourselves and Our Heralds to devise suitable and unique Arms.]

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

Outlands Duke / Duchess Wording

We,_____ and ______, King and Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular send Greetings. Whereas _______ has, [as a result of his/her great valor on the field of honor][through the valor of [his/her] champion], ruled twice as a [King/Queen] in this Realm, We do this day acknowledge [him/her] a [Duke/Duchess]. We hereby affirm those Arms conferred by Letters Patent registered by the College of Arms, to wit: <BLAZON> for [Duke/Duchess] ________'s sole and unique use throughout the lands of the Known World as a symbol of his/her high rank. By Our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.

_______________, King ______________, Queen

The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to <NAME>.

_______________, White Stag Principal Herald

ALTERNATIVE:

Let all know that We,  _____ and _____, King and Queen of the Outlands, in rightful succession to <Past King’s first name> and <Past Queen’s first name> do hereby recognize that <Recipient’s full name> has twice served as [King/Queen] of this Realm. [He has demonstrated his valorous skills in battle,] [She has offered her grace and courtesy to all] and given of [his/her] wisdom in council and in court. It is Our will that [he/she] at this time be invested as [Duke/Duchess]. We hereby affirm those Arms previously conferred by Letters Patent, to wit: <BLAZON> for [Duke, Duchess] ________'s sole and unique use throughout the lands of the Known World as a symbol of [his/her] high rank.

In testimony whereof We set Our hands this ____ day of ____ in the ____ year of the Society, being _____ Gregorian.

________, King _________, Queen

I, White Stag Principal Herald do attest by my signature that this document bears true Arms.

Signature of White Stag

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

Middle Kingdom Duke (Duchess) Wording

(This version is for the person who served as the Sovereign.)

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), in rightful succession to (name of previous Sovereign) and (name of previous Consort), and mindful of the excellent man ner in which (name of recipient) has served the Crown of the Middle Kingdom, giving of his/her valiant efforts in battle and of his/her wisdom in council and court, are most pleased to acknowledge him/her as Duke (Duchess). And though a Duke (Duchess) holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy.

He/she shall be known by his/her coronet of gold, embellished with strawberry leaves, and his/her counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has twice borne the crown of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

ALTERNATIVE:

(This version is for the person who served as the Consort.)

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), in rightful succession to (name of previous Sovereign) and (name of previous Consort), and mindful of the excellent manner in which (name of recipient) has served the Crown of the Middle Kingdom, giving of her/his wisdom in council and court, are most pleased to acknowledge her/him as Duchess (Duke). And though a Duchess (Duke) holds no authority or power to command, yet is she/he to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. She/he shall be known by his/ her coronet of gold, embellished with straw berry leaves, and her/his counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has twice borne the crown of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

[Source: Middle Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Middle Kingdom Count(ess) Wording

(This version is for the person who served as the Sovereign.)

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), in rightful succession to (name of previous Sovereign) and (name of previous Consort), and mindful of the excellent man ner in which (name of recipient) has served the Middle Kingdom, giving of his/her val iant efforts in battle and of his/her wisdom in council, are most pleased to acknowledge him/her as Count(ess). He/she shall be known by his/her coronet of gold, embattled, and his/her counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the crown of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

ALTERNATIVE:

(This version is for the person who served as the Consort.)

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), in rightful succession to (name of previous Sovereign) and (name of previous Consort), and mindful of the grace and nobility which (name of recipient) lent to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom, and knowing full well the toil and patience with which she/he has served the Kingdom, are pleased to acknowledge her/him Countess(Count). And though a Countess (Count) holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. She/he shall be known by her/his coronet of gold, embattled, and her/his counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the crown of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis or (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

[Source: Middle Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Middle Kingdom Viscount(ess) Wording

(This version is for the person who reigned over a principality by right of arms)

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King

(Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), right mindful of the valiant efforts in battle and wisdom in council given by (name of recipient) and in recognition of his/her service to our kingdom as Prince(ss) of (name of Principal ity), are most pleased to acknowledge him/her as Viscount(ess). And though a Viscount(ess) holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy.

He/she shall be known by his/her coronet of silver, embattled, and his/her counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality within the Middle

Kingdom. Done by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

ALTERNATIVE:

(This version is for the consort)

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King

(Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), right mindful of the grace and nobility which (name of recipient) lent to the Coronet of (name of Principality), and knowing full well the toil and patience with which she/he has served the Kingdom, are pleased to acknowledge her/him Viscount(ess). And though a Viscount(ess) holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. She/he shall be known by her/his coronet of silver, embattled, and her/ his counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands this __ day of __, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

[Source: Middle Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Middle Kingdom Territorial Baron(ess) Wording

All Nobility, know by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), having heard petition from the Barony of (name of Barony) and well pleased with the service of our subject (name of recipient) are minded to create him/her Baron(ess) of our Barony of (full name of Barony), to have and main tain for us and our successors in fealty and honor those aforesaid lands. We further be stow upon him/her all rights and responsibilities thereto appertaining, and the right to employ, without let or hindrance, all symbols and ornaments of that position from this time onward including the right to bear the arms (blazon of the Barony’s registered arms).

Henceforth he/she shall be known by his/her coronet of gold ornamented with pearls.

Done by our hands this __ day of___, Anno Societatis (A.S.)__, in our (location of event).

[Source: Middle Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Middle Kingdom Baron(ess) of the Court Wording

All gentles and nobility, let it be known by all that we (name of Sovereign), King (Queen) by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort) our Queen (King), send greetings. Forasmuch as it is the privilege of the crown to recognize certain nobility, and we have seen such nobility in (name of recipient), specifically by (specific mention), we are pleased to bestow upon him/her the right to style him/herself Baron(ess) of our Court. And though a Baron(ess) of the court holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. We confirm and acknowledge unto him/her all rights and responsibilities attendant upon this rank, without let or hindrance from any person.

Henceforth he/she shall be known by his/her coronet of silver ornamented with pearls.

This do we confirm by our hands this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).

[Source: Middle Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]

Meridies Duchess Wording

Let it be known to all that (Recipient's name), having twice inspired her champion to win for her the Crown of this fair Kingdom, and having borne the mantle of Queen with dignity and grace, has hereby earned the noble title and estate of Duchess of Meridies. We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), King and Queen of Meridies, do joyfully invest her with all the rights, dignities, and honors appertaining thereto. 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. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

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

Meridies Duke Wording

Proclaim unto all to whom these presents come that (Recipient's name), having by his valor, skill and strength of arms twice won the Crown of this fair Kingdom, and having ruled justly and graciously as King, has thereby earned the noble title and estate of Duke of Meridies. We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), King and Queen of Meridies, do joyfully invest him with all the rights, dignities, and honors appertaining thereto. 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. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

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

Meridies Countess Wording

(Recipient has registered Arms)

As the Lord in his wisdom made man and woman helpmates one to the other, so has the queen been consort to the Sovereign, First Lady to the Kingdom, Great Patroness of the Arts and Sciences, and Genteel Hospitality personified. Therefore, Know all men by these presents that We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), King and Queen of Meridies, in recognition that our subject, (Recipient's name), has reigned as Queen of this realm, do hereby style her Countess and Lady of the Rose, and do reaffirm her right to bear these Arms in the Society for Creative Anachronism: (Blazon). In witness whereof, We here set Our Hands and Seals this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

ALTERNATIVE:

(Recipient does not have registered Arms)

As Beauty, Grace, Charm, and Good Demeanor are all qualities worthy of praise and honor, We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name), Sovereign and Consort of the Laurel Kingdom of Meridies, wish to reward One who has reigned and served Meridies as Queen, and who has displayed these Qualities. Thus, hereby and herewith do We elevate Our subject (Recipient's name) to the Rank and Estate of Countess and create her a Lady of the Rose, bearing with this rank all duties, responsibilities, honors, and privileges appendant thereto. Done by Our Hands this (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian.

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

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

Meridies Count/Earl Wording

Harken all good gentles of the Known World. We, (Sovereign's name) and (Consort's name) Sovereign and Consort of the Laurel Kingdom of Meridies, wish to honor One who has reigned and served Meridies as King. Thus, hereby, and herewith do we elevate Our subject (Recipient's name) to the Rank and Estate of [Count/Earl]. Bearing with this rank all duties, responsibilities, honors and privileges appendant thereto. Done by Our Hands this day, the (number) day of (month) Anno Societatis (Society year), being (year) Gregorian. 

-To be signed by Sovereign and Consort, with space for their seals. This award carries precedence and must also be signed by Beacon Principal Herald, with places for a third signature and seal.

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

Lochac Viscount/ Viscountess Wording

Let it be known that We Name by right of Arms King of Lochac and Name by grace and beauty, Queen of Lochac give greetings.

We are pleased to confer unto recipients name the rank and Title of Viscount/Viscountess of the Our Realm of Lochac. He/she hast ruled our fair Principality with skill, grace and courtesy and he/she has achieved a diverse range of accomplishments as well as the respect of their populace. He/she has extended themselves by supporting and promoting a whole range of activities which has further enhanced our Kingdom. Through his/her service he/she has enriched the participation and involvement of our populace.

We further confer a Patent of Arms and confirm to wit; enter arms as registered with the college of heralds.

Done by our hand and seal this day of month anno societatis year being year in the common era.

Suitable titles ie King, Rex etc Queen, Regina etc

[Source: Lochac College of Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Lochac County Wording

Let it be known that We Name by right of Arms King of Lochac and Name by grace  and beauty, Queen of Lochac give greetings.

We are pleased to confer unto recipients name. the rank and Title of Count/Countess of the realm of Lochac. He/she ruled our fair realm with skill, grace and courtesy, he/she has achieved a diverse range of accomplishments as well as the respect of their populace. He/she has extended themselves by supporting and promoting a whole range of activitities which has further enhanced our Kingdom. Through his/her service he/she has enriched the participation and involvement of our populace.

We further confer a Patent of Arms and confirm to wit; enter arms as registered with the college of heralds.

Done by our hand and seal this day of month anno societatis year being year in the common era.

Suitable titles ie King, Rex etc Queen, Regina etc

[Source: Lochac College of Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Lochac Duke/Duchess Wording

Let it be known that We Name by right of Arms King of Lochac and Name by grace and beauty, Queen of Lochac give greetings.

We are pleased to confer unto recipients name the rank and Title of Duke/Duchess of the realm of Lochac. He/she ruled our fair realm twice/thrice with skill, grace and courtesy, he/she has achieved a diverse range of accomplishments that have improved the running of the Kingdom as well as the respect of their populace. He/she has extended themselves by supporting and promoting a whole range of activities which has been a further enhancement. Through his/her service he/she has enriched the participation and involvement of our populace and we have inherited a Kingdom in good health and wealth.

We further confer a Patent of Arms and confirm to wit; enter arms as registered with the college of heralds.

Done by our hand and seal this day of month anno societatis year being year in the common era.

Suitable titles ie King, Rex etc Queen, Regina etc

[Source: Lochac College of Scribes Handbook (pdf)]