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]

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)]

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)]

Atlantia Viscounty Wording

[Princes of power and pomp have ruled Our people with peace and pride./Princesses with seemly grace have ruled Our people with sweet gentility.] We, <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, are grateful that the beloved subjects of the fair Principality of <name> have had such a one as the good and noble <name> as their [Prince/Princess]. [He/She] is worthy of honor and praise. We are minded this day to fulfill our happy duty. Let all know that <name> having reigned over Our Principality of <name> is a [Viscount/Viscountess] of Our Realm with all the honors, dignities, and responsibilities of this high rank. (Further We do affirm [him/her] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, by Letters Patent, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> of <month>,A.S. <year in Roman numerals> in our <branch>, at <event>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

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

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*)

By Gyrth Oldcastle

ALTERNATIVE:

Inasmuch as <name>, [by [his/her] valor and skill/by the valor and skill of [his/her] champion],once ruled as the [Prince/Princess] of <branch>, We <name>, King of Atlantia and <name>Queen of Atlantia do acknowledge [him/her] as a [Viscount/Viscountess]. We do affirm [him/her]right to bear <blazon> by Letters Patent and as a further token of [his/her] use to display a gold coronet embellished with eight pearls. By Our hands this <date> day of <month>. A.S./Anno Societatis <year in Roman numerals>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

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

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*

Text adapted from Atenveldt version.

ALTERNATIVE:

Know all men by these presents that We, <name>, King of Atlantia by rightful succession and<name> , Our chosen Queen, give greetings. Recognizing that

<name> has reigned as [Prince/Princess] of <branch>, We do hereby style [him/her]

[Vicount/Viscountess]. Furthermore by these Letters Patent We acknowledge [his/her] right to bear <blazon> and do allow [him/her] the use and display of a gold coronet embellished with eight pearls. Done this <date> of <month>,A.S. in our <branch>, at <event>.

(*Place confirmation text here if required*)

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

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

*Space for Triton Herald Signature*

Text adapted from West Kingdom source.

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Viscountess Wording

Know all men by these Presents that We, (names of King and Queen), King and Queen of Atenveldt, in recognition that Our Subject (name of recipient) has reigned as Princess of the Sun do hereby acknowledge her Viscountess. We do affirm her sole and exclusive Right to bear the following Arms by Letters Patent in the Society for Creative Anachronism, to wit: (blazon).

In Witness Whereof, We set Our Hand this ___ day of ____ Month, Anno Societatis (roman numerals), being (modern date) in the Common Era.

_________________________________ __________________________________

 Rex Atenveldtus                                         Regina

By Mairi Broder

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

Artemisia Viscountess/Lady of the Papillon Wording

Know all people by these presents that We, <King/Prince> and <Queen/Princess>, (King and Queen of Atenveldt/Prince and Princess of Artemisia), in recognition that Our subject <name> has once reigned as Princess in Our realm, do hereby acknowledge her as Viscountess and Lady of the Papillon. We hereby affirm her right to bear the following arms by letters patent in the Society for Creative Anachronism: <blazon>. In witness whereof We set Our hands and seals this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ___, being the year two thousand in the Common Era at <event> in Our <S.C.A. group>.

(Rex Atenveldtus/Princeps Artemisia) (Regina/Princepessa)

[Source: Kingdom of Artemisia Scribal Handbook Part II (pdf)]

An Tir Viscountess Wording

Princesses with seemly grace have ruled Our people with sweet gentility. We, ____________ and ____________, King and Queen of An Tir, are grateful that the beloved subjects of the fair Principality of _______________ have had such a one as the good and noble ________________________ as their Princess. She is worthy of honor and praise. We are minded this day to fulfill our happy duty. Let all know that ________________________ having reigned over Our Principality of _______________ is a Viscountess of Our Realm with all the honors, dignities, and responsibilities of this high rank. Further, We do affirm her the sole and exclusive right to bear by Royal Letters Patent, the Arms, to wit; [BLAZON]. Done this ____________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. _________, in testimony whereof We have here set Our hand and great seal. 

By seal and signature, Black Lion Herald testifies that the armories depicted and blazoned herein belong unto the said _________________________ to use, bear, and show forth at all times.

ALTERNATE:

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that We ____________, Prince by right of arms of __________, and ____________, Our Princess of love and beauty, right mindful of the grace and nobility which ________________________ lent to the Coronet of ______________________, and knowing full well the toil and patience with which she has served the Kingdom of An Tir, are most pleased to acknowledge her as Viscountess. And though a Viscountess holds no authority or power to command, yet is she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. She shall be known and her counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality within the Kingdom of An Tir. Done this ____________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. _________, in the reign of(King)____________ An Tir and (Queen)____________ An Tir, We have set Our hand and seal in testimony.

 [Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]