Atlantia Count Wording

Know all men by these presents that We, <name> and <name> , King and Queen of Atlantia, in recognition that Our subject <name>, has once reigned as King in Our realm, do hereby acknowledge him Count. We affirm his sole and exclusive right to bear the following arms by Letters Patent: <blazon>. In witness whereof We set Our hands this <date> of <month>, A.S.<year in Roman numerals>.

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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 Atenveldt version.

ALTERNATIVE:

All men praise nobility and worth. It is most praiseworthy of a King and Queen to recognize the accomplishments and value of their people. Therefore, We, <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, do demand that all people honor the valiant and true <name> for this day He is proclaimed Count. Let all the honors, rights, and privileges of this lofty rank be his due. For this day He has done the most noble and honorable of deeds. He has returned the fair Kingdom of Atlantia to Us richer and mightier than when He first received its Crown. (Further We do affirm Him 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>.

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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:

Proclaim throughout the land that We, <name> and <name>, Sovereign King and Queen of Atlantia by rightful succession, recognizing that Our noble Cousin, <name>, has served as King of this realm (,offering his skills in battle and giving of his wisdom in council and court,) are pleased to style him Count of Atlantia. Further he shall henceforth be entitled to bear by Letters Patent<blazon> and to use and display a gold coronet embattled. In witness whereof We here set Our Hands this <date> day of <month> A.S. <year in Roman numerals>.

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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 Calontir version.

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]