Atlantia Order of the Golden Dolphin Wording

Proclaim to all nobles and gentles of the Known World that We, <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, give you greetings. We hereby elevate Our subject, <name>, to the Order of the Golden Dolphin, for that [he/she] has served this realm far and above the normal expectation(of [his/her] [office/rank] (especially in <area of service>)) and for which cause We do publicly commend [him/her]. (Further do We grant [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms to wit: <blazon>). Given under Our hand this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis]<year in Roman numerals> (, in Our <branch>) (, at the <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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Text adapted from Caid Kingdom source.

ALTERNATIVE:

Gold is the most noble of metals. With labor and skill, it can be formed to serve a King in many and divers ways. Gold, too, is the work and skill of the noble and virtuous <name> who has served [his/her] Kingdom in many and diverse ways. A King and Queen must repay honor with honor. Therefore do We <name> and <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia, induct into Our Glorious Order of the Golden Dolphin the Gentle <name> for [his/her] service to Us is more precious than gold. (Further We do grant [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>) Done on this <date> of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> 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:

[Be it Known/Let it be Known/Know all men] by these present letters that We <name> King by right of arms of this Sovereign Realm of Atlantia and <name> Our Queen Consort, after consulting with Our Companions of the Golden Dolphin, and in keeping with the duties and privileges accorded with the rule of Our Kingdom here induct <name> into Our Order of the Golden Dolphin. We further confer upon [him/her] all the honours, privileges, and responsibilities inherent there unto. (In recognition of this do We Grant <name> the sole right to bear without hindrance these arms to wit: <blazon>.) Done at Our <branch> this <date> day of <month>,being the year [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>.

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By Imran Yosuf le Scorpioun

ALTERNATIVE:

<Name> and <name> , by right of Arms, King and Queen of Atlantia , to All Nobles and Gentles unto whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Know all by these Presents, that the Order of the Golden Dolphin is established to recognize and honor those of Our loyal subjects who have consistently given of their time and talents in the service of their kingdom.

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Let it be known that We, with these presents do install <name> as a Companion of the Golden Dolphin, with all the responsibilities and privileges there unto. (Further We do grant [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.)

Done this <date> of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals>, in the

<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 dmr.

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]