Atlantia Order of the Sea Stag Wording

[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 Sea Stag, and in keeping with the duties and privileges accorded with the rule of Our Kingdom here induct <name> into Our Order of the Sea Stag. We further confer upon [him/her] all the honors, privileges, and responsibilities inherent there unto. (At this time We also hereby grant [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.)Done this <date> of <month>, A.S. <year in Roman numerals> in our <branch>, at <event>.

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By Imran Yosuf le Scorpioun

ALTERNATIVE:

With wondrous weaponry are the warriors of Atlantia endowed. Foemen blanch to see the insignia of the Sea Stag displayed in battle against them. One is now called to enter the august Order of the Sea Stag. For We, <name> and <name> , King and Queen of Atlantia, seek to honor the worthy <name>. With <weapon> [he/she] is mighty, a marvel to behold. Let all praise [his/her] excellence, and let all emulate [his/her] skill. (Further do We grant [him/her/<name>] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, to wit: <blazon>.) Done this <date> of <month>, [A.S./Anno Societatus] <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 Gyrth Oldcastle

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Battlefields and Tourney Lists have provided the noble and valiant <name> with glory and honor. Often has [he/she] displayed [his/her] skill, chivalry, and courtesy to all when facing [his/her]worthy opponents with <weapon>. Therefore, We, <name> and <name> , King and Queen of Atlantia , honor [him/her/<name>] and praise [him/her]. Let the noble <name> be inducted into Our Order of the Sea Stag, for [he/she] has earned such high Honor. (Further do We 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 Gyrth Oldcastle

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Be it known that the Order of the Sea Stag doth exist to recognize and honor those of Our loyal subjects who by their endeavors have caused an increase in the quality of knowledge and practice of the martial arts, and whereas

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Let all know, that with these presents we install <name> as a Companion of the Sea Stag, with all the privileges and responsibilities of that position.

(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. 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 dmr.

[Source: Atlantian Scribes Handbook (pdf)]