Avelyn Wexcombe, Court Barony, 2021

 O, the Northrealm! A land so bless’d,

With worthy nobles of the best!

In Skraeling Althing look around:

Carrots of gold spring from the ground!

This work of goodly Avelyn,

Eighth to sit the High Seats and reign,

Well-beloved in all her land

(Naught to do with that sword in hand…)

Bent her will to learning and jest,

(Eastrealm friends say “Give it a rest!”)

These years of service now are past,

Like bounding hares they run so fast!

Rattanicus and Isabel,

Your lieges speak – all ears compel,

Silver now encircles your brow,

Let none gainsay what we do now.

Done this 13 th Day of November, Anno Societatis LVI (56), as We celebrate the Feast of the Hare in Our

Canton of Caldrithig, where we have set Our Hands and Seal.

Wording by TH Lord Dietrich von Sachsen, based on the humorous verse “The Foxe and the Welle”.

Dafydd ap Alan, Court Barony, 2021

 ‘Tis said that gold grows not on trees,

Nor can it be fish’d from the seas,

But in fair Skraeling Althing bright,

Golden Carrots are their birthright.

Give thanks unto Dafydd’s labours –

Eighth of the land’s chosen leaders –

Defends his people with his blade,

Survived a kidnapper’s raid,

A noble fam’d for rapier wit,

(Dragon Dormant prefer’d he’d quit!)

Though time bids all to say goodbye,

Let joy, like rabbits, multiply!

Isabel and Rattanicus,

Northrealm sovereigns now sayeth thus:

From our hands take this coronet,

That for your service none may forget.

Done this 13 th Day of November, Anno Societatis LVI (56), as We celebrate the Feast of the Hare in Our

Canton of Caldrithig, where we have set Our Hands and Seal.

Wording by TH Lord Dietrich von Sachsen, based on the humorous verse “The Foxe and the Welle”.

Shahid al-Hasan, Court Barony, 2018

Do not ask Evander for poems of light praise

Nor Marioun for paeans of the unworthy

This fair work, this pearl of wisdom,

From the mouth and mind of the lords of wolves

Is one tale of justice done

Oh Northland, make us acquainted with Shahid!

For one moment make us not separated from his dignity!

What need the land of worthy men?

In Shahid’s hand his sword, my pen.

Wolves, do not fear for honoured  man

This white rose of trillium gardens

Champion in the field of war

Adorn upon his brow a pearl’d band

To Their court they claim him, baron,

In Caldrithig, safar five and twenty,

Three and fifty as we count the Jāmiʿah

What need the land of worthy men?

In Shahid’s hand his sword, my pen.

Wording by Maister Colyne Stewart, based upon the poetry of the 16th century Turkish poets Fuzûlî and Yahya bey Dukagjini, and a quote regarding the 16th century poet Riyazi  by Ziya Pasha (an 18th century writer, translator and administrator).

Court Barony, Catherine of Townsend, 2018

Evander & Marioun, by the grace of the North, King & Queene of Ealdormere, to all people to whom these presents shall come, greeting.

Know ye that of our especiall grace, certaine science and meere motion, we have given and granted, and by these presents for us, our heires and successours, doe give and graunt to our trustie and welbeloved servaunt Catherin of Townsend a corounet of silver adorned with six perles and declare her to be a Baronnesse of our Court. Provided alwayes, and our will and pleasure is, and wee doe hereby declare to all that this noble came to us by the Seas thither, voyaged from the country of the lion with two tailes, and did improve this our lupine reaulme by her very presence.

And forasmuch, as upon the finding out, if in our land, or in any remote countreys and territories, any should challenge OUR word, they shall attaine great Paine and peril: and that upon such injurie, wee, our heires or successours shall make open proclamation that those who challenge our word shall be out of our protection and allegiance, and free for all princes and others to pursue with hostilitie as being not our Subjects, nor by us any way to be advowed, maintained or defended, nor to be holden as any of ours, nor to our protection, dominion or allegiance any way belonging, for that expresse mention, &c.

In witnesse whereof, &c. Witnesse ourselfe at Caldrithig the 3, day of November, the third month of our raigne. Anno Soc 53

.

PER IPSAM REGINAM, &C.

Wording by Maister Colyne Stewart, based on Letters Patent to Sir Humfrey Gylberte June 11, 1578. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/16th_century/humfrey.asp

Rhiannon Elandris of Glyndyfyrdwy, Court Barony, 2016

Due commendations and greetings from Thomas Byron and Ariella, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc by right of Arms, to Our right trusty and well beloved Rhiannon Elandris of Glyndyfyrdwy. Whereas by the advice of those men and women with whom we have utmost trust, and in recognition of the decades of service which you have done for Shire, Barony, Canton, Principality and Kingdom, while upon horse or upon foot, we are minded to surround Ourselves with such barons as shall give us council in certain arduous and urgent and serious affairs concerning Us and the defense of Our Kingdom, that We command that you, waiving all excuses, place personally yourself before Us that we may make you a Baron of Our Court in recognition of the Service which you have done for more than a generation of souls within Our society. This act We do with joy in Our hearts on the 9th day of August, two score and eleven years after wise elders met at Mistland's Tourney, from which all days are numbered.

Wording by Baron Caleb Reynolds, inspired by Summons of a Baron to Parliament (1295).

Gunther Wahlstedt von Bremen, Court Barony

I heard of a good guardsman

Who worsted many foes

Well-girded with iron,

Who scouted the lands

And ran with the boar.

A quarter-master making fast every ship

Who ordered the feasting,

Carried the colours

And counted the cost.

Shields flashed in summer.

Spears on the mountain made

Mortal men flee.

Lethal yet modest,

The bear knew him then.

When wolves woke,

A right royal retainer

Arrayed in rich trappings

Followed the Trillium

And, joyful in battle,

Struck strife in strange lands.

Considered counsel, canny and courageous,

Solace of bow-song at dew-silvered dawn,

Doughty deed-scribe!

Gracious with gold and kindness concealed!

Twenty years have passed,

Steady and strong like oar-strokes.

Sweet song of sword-heart,

Trove of true counsel,

Who can say more?

Hear your King - Aaron, resolute and dauntless.

Hear your Queen - Rustique, whose eyes uncover all.

We have considered.

This great lord stands apart.

Patient and proven, pomp is your due.

We do what is fitting.

Mark the second day of the seventh month

In the forty-sixth year of our Society.

At sunset on Our battlefield,

The Trillium triumphant,

Where Ard Chreag has done Us honour,

The feast hall well furnished,

The honours are distributed.

Noble Gunther Wahlstedt von Bremen -

Wolf-friend and faithful -

We make you a Baron of Our Court.

Scroll by THL Asa Gormsdottir

·          Illumination based on the Sutton Hoo shoulder clasps, Ardagh Chalice and Anglo-Saxon treasure bindings

·          Calligraphy in half-uncial. Some calligraphy based on the Lindisfarne composite

·          Wording based on Anglo Saxon poetry

·          "Ich sol des künicrîches dienstman sîn" means “I will be the Kingdom’s Man”. Translated into Middle High German by Lino da Napoli

West Kingdom Court Baron or Baroness Wording

Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, do by Their words, here proclaimed, confer great honor upon Their subject (Insert full Name of recipient), and do name him/her a Baron/Baroness of the Court of the West and in all other lands as well.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) (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, in consideration of the good and faithful Services of (Insert full Name of recipient) , do Create, Advance, and Prefer him/her to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Baron/Baroness of this Our Realm.

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

Alternate Kingdom Text when the granting Royalty are no longer available for signatures:

(Insert optional beginning if desired) Let it be known to all that Our Royal Ancestors, (Insert King's first name) and (Insert Queen's first name), King and Queen of the West, did Create, Advance, and Prefer (Insert full Name of recipient) to the Rank, Style, Title and Degree of a Baron/Baroness of the Court of the West and in all other lands as well. Therefore do We hereunto set Our hands and seal in lasting witness that such was done on the (Insert award date).

[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)]

East Kingdom Court Baron / Baroness Wording

Let it be known unto all who hear these words: We, (names of King & Queen), rex et regina Orientalis, have noted the long and faithful service given Our realm by Our (name of recipient) through (reason for award). In recognition of which do We this day confer upon him/her the dignity and splendor of a Baron/Baroness of Our Court, [together with these arms by Grant, blazoned: (blazon or blank space to be filled in later).] In witness whereof We set Our Hand this (number) day of (month), a.S. (year) at (event name) in Our (name of host group).

King’s signature space            Queen’s signature space

Herald’s signature space

[Source: East Kingdom College of Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Ealdormere Court Baron/Baroness Wording

Be it known by all that We, [Sovereign] and [Consort], [King/Queen] and [Queen/King] of the Lupine Kingdom of Ealdormere, send greetings from Our [group hosting event] at [event]. It is the privilege of the Crown to recognize certain nobility, and We have seen such nobility in [recipient], by [reasons for award]. We do therefore declare [him/her] to be a [Baron(ess)] of Our court. And though by this rank [he/she] shall hold no authority or power to command, so shall [he/she] be granted such honour and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. Henceforth [he/she] may be addressed as "Your Excellency", and may wear a coronet of silver ornamented with six pearls. This do We affirm by our hands and seal this [day] day of [month], anno societatis [year].

[Source: Ealdormere Scribal College]

Caid Court Barony Wording

Greetings to all nobles and gentles, from King's name, Rex Caidis, and Queen's name, Regina Caidis. It is Our prerogative as King and Queen of this Realm to honor those of Our subjects whose noble attributes have pleased Us with the title of Baron/Baroness of Our Court. This title is in addition to any rank he/she may hold, and is given in appreciation of contributions to Our Kingdom. Thus do We name Name Baron/Baroness/equivalent title in the Kingdom of Caid from this day, date, month, AD year A.D., being SCA year A.S. [Furthermore do We confirm his/her arms Blazon, and grant him/her the privilege of displaying above his/her shield a baronial coronet of silver.] In witness whereof, We here set Our hand and seal. [Likewise does Crescent Herald testify by seal and signature to the name and armory herein recorded.]

_____________________________     _____________________________
King's Name, Rex Caidis                      Queen's name, Regina Caidis 

_____________________________________
Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

[Source: The Caidian College of Scribes – Scroll Texts]

Atlantia Court Barony Wording

Let it be known to all Our subjects: We, <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, have noted the long and faithful service given Our realm by <name>. In recognition of which do We this day confer upon [him/her] the dignity, honor, and splendor of a [Baron/Baroness] of Our Court and the privilege of the use and display of a Baronial Coronet. (Further We do award [him/her] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, 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*)

Text adapted from East Kingdom source.

ALTERNATIVE:

Greetings to all nobles and gentles from <name> and <name> King and Queen of Atlantia. It is Our prerogative as King and Queen of this Realm to honour those of Our subjects whose noble attributes have pleased Us with the title of [Baron/Baroness] in Our Court. This title is in addition to any rank [he/she] may hold, and is given in appreciation of contributions to Our Kingdom. Thus do We name <name> [Baron/Baroness] in the Kingdom of Atlantia from this <date> day of <month> A.S./ Anno Societatis <year in Roman numerals> and confer upon [him/her] the privilege of the use and display of a Baronial Coronet. (Further We do award [him/her] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.)

(*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 signatures*)

Text adapted from Caid version.

ALTERNATIVE:

See, hear, read and understand these words. It is Our prerogative, as King and Queen of Atlantia, to honor with the title of [Baron/Baroness] those of Our subjects whose noble attributes have pleased Us. We <name> and <name> do hereby name <name> [Baron/Baroness] of the Court of Atlantia, in appreciation of [his/her] gentle courtesy and [his/her] services to Our Kingdom. By Our hand this <date> day of <month>, A.S./Anno Societatis <year in Roman numerals>

*Space for Monarchs' signatures*

By Johanna von Griffenhurst

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]

Atenveldt Court Barony Wording

It is Our Prerogative as King and Queen to honor with the titles of (Baron / Baroness) those of Our Subjects whose notable attributes have pleased Us and is given in appreciation of their contribution to Our Realm. We name (name of recipient) (Baron / Baroness) of the Court in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. We do further reward (him / her) this day with a Grant of Arms and having commanded Our Heralds to devise unique and suitable Arms, do hereby grant unto (him / her) the following Ensigns Armorial, to wit: (blazon). Henceforth, (he / she) shall have the sole and exclusive right to bear these Arms in the Society for Creative Anachronism without let or Hindrance.

In Witness Whereof We set Our Hands 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)]

Ansteorra Court Barony Wording

Know ye that we ______ King and Queen of Ansteorra in consideration of especial service ability deeds and grace do by this our Charter advance ______ to the Rank and Estate of {Baron/Baroness} of the Court of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

(Altered Court Baronial charter text for those being granted the title for having

served as nonfounding Baron/ess in Fief)

Know ye that we _____ King and Queen of Ansteorra in recognition of loyal service as the {Baron/ess} of _____ and further in consideration of especial deeds ability and grace do by this our charter advance _____ to the rank and estate of {Baron/ess} of the Court of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining with precedence dating from {his/her} investiture as {Baron/ess} of ______ on the ____ day of _____ Anno Societatis _____ being Anno Domini _____. This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

(Altered Court Baronial charter text for those being granted the title for having served as founding Baron/ess in Fief, size)

Know ye that we _____ King and Queen of Ansteorra in recognition of loyal service as the founding {Baron/ess} of _____ and further in consideration of especial deeds ability and grace do by this our charter advance _____ to the rank and estate of {Baron/ess} of the Court of Ansteorra with all responsibilities and privileges thereto appertaining with precedence dating from {his/her} investiture as the founding {Baron/ess} of _____ on the _____ day of _____ Anno Societatis _____ being Anno Domini _____.

This is so done and given in our ________ on the ______ day of ______ Anno Societatis ______ being Anno Domini ______.

_______ ______

 King      Queen

[Source: Official Award Texts for the Kingdom of Ansteorra]

Gerrard Carpentarius, Court Barony, 2013

In the land of Ealdormere, in the far reaches of the March of St. Martin, there lived a toymaker.   Some called him wicked, evil, and demented, and he said naught to dispel these rumours,  but every act he did belied his noble heart. He was of boundless support to the people of the March, his toys brought delight to young and old and his brush illuminated the deeds of the people, and he wielded a rapier with the joy and strength of a hammer. With largesse freely given, it was always Christmas in Ealdormere.   Seeing this, Trumbrand and Kaylah, Wandering King and Cheeful Queen, did decide to dispel the rumours once and for all and to recognize the nobility of heart of Gerrard Carpentarius.  On the eighteenth day of the month of May, in the forty-eighth year of the Society at their Crown Tourney, they did bestow upon him a coronet of silver adorned with six pearls and the rank of Baron of their Court. Let no one gainsay the nobility of this man, as hands and seal hereby attest.

By Magistra Nicolaa de Bracton 

Æthelmearc Court Barony Wording

Let it be known unto all who hear these words: We, (names of King & Queen), Rex and et Regina AEthelmearc,, have noted the long and faithful service give to Our Realm by Our (recipient’s name)through (reason for award). In recognition which do We this day confer upon him/her the dignity and splendor of a Baron/Baroness of Our Court, **together with these Arms by Grant, blazoned: (blazon Arms or leave space for them to be added later). In witness whereof We have set Our Hand this (#) day of (month) A.S. (year) at (event) in (name of hosting group).

**Signatures of King and Queen**

[Source: Kingdom of Æthelmearc Sample Scroll Wordings site]

An Tir Court Barony Wording

By these words let it be proclaimed that We, _________ An Tir and _________ An Tir acknowledge the efforts and contributions Our subject __________________ has made to Our realm. Therefore We are minded to name him/her a Baron/ess of Our Court with all due rights and privileges in token of Our gratitude. In addition We award and assign unto Our new Baron/ess the arms following, that is to say: [BLAZON] to be borne and used solely and exclusively by him/her throughout the Knowne World. Done by Our hand and seal the _____________ day of (month)______________, A.S. _______.

ALTERNATE:

It is Our prerogative as King and Queen to honour with the title of Baron/ess those of Our subjects whose noble attributes have pleased Us. This title is given in appreciation of Your (reason) and is in addition to any rank you may hold in this Kingdom. We, ___________ and ___________, King and Queen of An Tir, do hereby name you __________________, Baron/ess in the Kingdom of An Tir. Done by Our hand and seal this ___________ day of (month)_____________, A.S. ______, being the year ________ of the common era.

[Source: An Tir College of Scribes site]

Drachenwald Court Barony Wording

CB with Grant of Arms, for recipient with registered arms.

[king] by favor of arms of Drachenwald king and [queen] by favor of beauty and inspiration of the same realm queen to our right trusty and wellbeloved [recipient]. Whereas by the advice and assent of our peers for certain arduous and urgent and serious affairs concerning Us and the defence of our kingdom we are minded to surround ourselves with such barons as shall give us council in these affairs we strictly enjoining command you upon the allegiance by which you are bound to Us that you (waiving all excuses) place personally yourself before us so that we may make you a [baron/baroness] of our court in recognition of your service to Knights Crossing and so that with the said prelates, great men and peers you treat and give your counsel upon the affairs aforesaid. And this as you regard Us and Our honour and the safety and defence of the realm in nowise do you omit yourself from our counsel, and in commemoration of this newly acquired honor we hereby grant unto you the sole and unique right to bear the arms blazoned as follows, that is to say: [blazon], depicted more plainly above. This we do on the [number] day of [month], in the year of the society [year].

contributed by Lady Aryanhwy merch Catmael, based on the summons to parliament used by Queen Elizabeth II, which so far as I can tell is little changed from the period summons.

[Source: Kingdom of Drachenwald site]

Berend van der Eych, Court Barony, 2011

Trusty and well beloved: We Aaron and Rustique, King and Queen of Ealdormere be credibly informed that Berend van der Eych has enriched our Kingdom. Whereas anciently from the beginning the valiant and virtuous acts of worthy persons have been commended to the world with sundry monuments and remembrances of their good deeds. Berend van der Eych has done numerous commendable services for Crown and Kingdom and been a leader through example. It is only fitting that We should recognize his efforts and, upon the advice of Our citizens, herby bestow upon him the right to style himself Baron of Our court And though a Baron of the court holds no authority or power to command, yet is he to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. Therefore, in order that no misrepresentation may arise in the future, and wishing this to remain valid unto all posterity, We forbid that any one, with rash daring, infringe it or in any way attempt to violate it; and We validly corroborate this Our decree, signed by Our Hand and witnessed by those who are present at this deed on the (#) day of August Anno Societais (#) at Pennsic War.

By HRM Adrielle Kerrec