Monday 7 October 2013

Atlantia Order of The King's Missiliers Wording

The ghosts of those who fell on the fields of Agincourt and Crecy will readily attest to the deadly effectiveness of a skillfully handled bow and a well-shot arrow. In as much as <name> has distinguished [himself/herself] as an archer of great renown and has strengthened Our Realm through the teaching of this skill to many other of Our subjects, We, <King's name> and <Queen's name>, lawful Sovereigns of Atlantia, choose to induct [him/her] into Our Order of the King's Missiliers.

(Further We do award him/her the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> of <month>, A.S. in our <branch><, at [site/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 Tryggvi Grabardr Olsen

ALTERNATIVE:

Fly, Atlantia's foes from the bolts and shafts of doughty bowmen who grace the ranks of Our armies. True skill and worthy subjects are due just recognition and reward. We, <name> and <name>, rightful King and Queen of Atlantia, find the noble <name> to be such a skillful archer whose passion for the art and skill of the bowman has earned [him/her/<name>] of Our favor. Mindful of true worth and loyalty, We do induct the good <name> into Our august Order of the King's Missiliers that others may recognize his worth as an archer of Our Kingdom. (Further, do We award [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>>.)

 In witness whereof We set Our hands this <date> day of <month> Anno Societatis <year in Roman numerals> (at [site/event]).

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Rex Regina

(Verum est.

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By Eldred Ælfwald

ALTERNATIVE:

The Earth trembles as strong walls fall to the might of the deadly siege engine. Its power is to lay low the fortifications of the enemy host and allow Atlantia's warriors to meet the foe on equal terms upon the field. Let all know that <name> has proven [his/her] worth not only as a warrior and an archer, but as a capable siege engineer. Such worth shall not go unrecognized or unrewarded. We, <name>, Rex, and <name>, Regina Atlantia, do hereby induct <name> into Our august Order of the King's Missiliers (for <activity>) (Further, do We award [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>>.)

Let none hinder Our will as We set our hands and seal on this <date> day of <month> Anno Societatis <year in Roman numerals> (at [site/event]).

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Rex Regina

(Verum est.

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By Eldred Ælfwald

ALTERNATIVE:

The armies of our enemies cry “Shield Up” for they have seen the Archers of Atlantia approach. The rain of arrows shall strike them down. Each archer shoots individual arrows which become a hail of defeat to the enemy. “Well done!”, cries your Monarchs <name> & <name>, King and Queen of Atlantia. Be recognized for your prowess with induction into Our Order of the King’s Missiliers. (Furthermore we do raise [him/her] to the ranks of nobility and Award [him/her] Arms, to wit: <blazon>). Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> at our <branch>.

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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 Adelicia of Cumbria & Timmeke Haakonson

ALTERNATIVE:

Straight flies the arrow shot by Atlantia’s archers. Swiftly do they strike the target. True do they land to defeat the enemy. Atlantian archers stand tall among the warriors of our land. One such warrior is <name>. Straight and true are their arrows in Atlantia’s defense. So do I, <name>, King of Atlantia, and I, <name>, Queen of Atlantia , recognizing the achievements of our loyal subject do induct [him/her] into our Order of the King’s Missiliers. (Furthermore we do raise [him/her] to the ranks of nobility and Award [him/her] Arms, to wit: <blazon>). Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> at our <branch>.

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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 Adelicia of Cumbria & Timmeke Haakonson

ALTERNATIVE:

Kings and Queens require different skills from their subject. An archer’s talent is unique step to the lands and hit their mark. Never do their arrows fall short. The strength of arms is evident in the archer’s stance. One such archer is <name>. [He/She] has shown great prowess in [his/her] chosen art and thus deserves recognition. Therefore, do we <name> and <name> King and Queen of Atlantia induct <name> into our Order of the King’s Missiliers in recognition of [his/her] contributions to Atlantia through archery. (Furthermore we do raise [him/her] to the ranks of nobility and Award [him/her] Arms, to wit: <blazon>). Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> at our <branch>.

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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 Adelicia of Cumbria & Timmeke Haakonson

ALTERNATIVE:

Merry Men of Atlantia rally to the call of Your King and Queen. Take up your bows and follow us to great adventure. Leading your great quest will be <name> for he has shown prowess at arms and archery. We, <name> King and our glorious Queen <name>, induct <name> into our Order of the King’s Missiliers for his skill and teaching of archery greatly pleases us. He is man to follow, so strike out on adventure. (For his leadership, we further raise him to the ranks of nobility and Award Arms to wit: <blazon>). Done this <date> day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> at our <branch>.

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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 Adelicia of Cumbria & Timmeke Haakonson


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