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
Opal, 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 award
[him/her] 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>).
(* Place confirmation text here if required. *)
*Space here 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 *)
From a Caid source.
ALTERNATIVE:
Greetings unto all nobles and gentles to whom these present
letters may come from <name> and <name>, King and Queen of
Atlantia. By Our sovereign will, We do hereby elevate Our subject,
<name>, to the Order of the Opal, for [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 award [him/her] 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>).
(Place confirmation text here if required.)
*Space here 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 *)
By Eldred Ælfwald
ALTERNATIVE:
King <name> and Queen <name>, Monarchs of
Atlantia, commend unto Their populace Their worthy subject, <name>. Great
deeds of work has <name> performed for Them; Long hours of toil on Their
behalf and small services to enrich Their lives. Such must be recognized and
therefore do We induct [him/her] into our Order of the Opal this <date>
day of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatis] <year in Roman numerals> in
our <group> .
(* place confirmation text here if required *)
* Space for Monarchs' signatures *
Rex Regina
By Adelicia of Cumbria
ALTERNATIVE:
A great poet said, “All the World is a Stage and we are
merely Players,” but in truth, there are many who are behind the scenes of Our
Kingdom making sure that there is a stage on which to play. Thus a King and
Queen must seek out those who hide in the backdrops and bring them forward into
the light of recognition. This day, We summon <name> to honor [him/her]
with induction into the Order of the Opal for [he/she] has done much service
for this Kingdom. (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>.
(* 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 *)
By Adelicia of Cumbria
ALTERNATIVE:
Autocrat, officer, cleaner and teacher – all these and more
are the services Our Subject <name> hase provided this Kingdom. We
<name> and <name> do recognize the talents brought to this our fair
Kingdom by <name> and therefore do induct [him/her] into our Order of the
Opal. For those who serve form the platform of our Kingdom and must be
recognized. (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>.
(* 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 *)
By Adelicia of Cumbria
ALTERNATIVE:
Shine the light of honor on the good deeds of our worthy
Subject <name>. We, <name> and <name> King and Queen of
Atlantia hold up this worthy gentle to all who hears these words. Great feats
of hard work has [he/she] accomplished to empower of Kingdom to wondrous
heights. A King and Queen must honor such word and thus do we induct
<name> into our Order of the Opal. Let this be just the first time that
you kneel before us worthy of praise. (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>.
(* 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 *)
By Adelicia of Cumbria
ALTERNATIVE:
The tiniest pebble can become a mighty boulder. A small
grain of sand can become a diamond. Small acts of service build the foundations
of our groups and thus stabilize our Kingdom. The service of our subject
<name> has greatly contributed to the foundations of their local group
thus building our Kingdom’s glory higher. Therefore do we <name> and
<name>, King and Queen of Atlantia recognize [his/her] good works by
inducting [him/her] into our Order of the Opal. Good deeds must be recognized
and good people acknowledged by the Crown. (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>.
(* 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 *)
By Adelicia of Cumbria
[Source: Atlantian
Scribes Handbook (pdf)]
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