Thursday 3 October 2013

An Tir Viscount Wording

Princes of power and pomp have ruled Our people with peace and pride. 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 Prince. He 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 Viscount of Our Realm with all the honors, dignities, and responsibilities of this high rank. Further, We do affirm him 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 valiant efforts in battle and wisdom in council given by ________________________ and in recognition of his service to the Kingdom of An Tir as Prince, are most pleased to acknowledge him as Viscount. Though a Viscount 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. His council 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]


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