(This version is for the person who reigned over a
principality by right of arms)
All Gentles and Nobles know
by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King
(Queen) by right of arms of
the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), right mindful of
the valiant efforts in battle and wisdom in council given by (name of
recipient) and in recognition of his/her service to our kingdom as Prince(ss)
of (name of Principal ity), are most pleased to acknowledge him/her as
Viscount(ess). And though a Viscount(ess) holds no authority or power to
command, yet is he/she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person
of great worth and courtesy.
He/she shall be known by
his/her coronet of silver, embattled, and his/her counsel shall be weighed as
befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality within the Middle
Kingdom. Done by our hands
this __ day of ___, Anno Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).
ALTERNATIVE:
(This version is for the consort)
All Gentles and Nobles know
by these presents that we (name of Sovereign), King
(Queen) by right of arms of
the Middle Kingdom, and (name of Consort), our Queen (King), right mindful of
the grace and nobility which (name of recipient) lent to the Coronet of (name
of Principality), and knowing full well the toil and patience with which she/he
has served the Kingdom, are pleased to acknowledge her/him Viscount(ess). And
though a Viscount(ess) holds no authority or power to command, yet is he/she to
be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and
courtesy. She/he shall be known by her/his coronet of silver, embattled, and
her/ his counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a
Principality of the Middle Kingdom. Done by our hands this __ day of __, Anno
Societatis (A.S.) __, in our (location of event).
[Source: Middle
Kingdom Scribe’s Handbook (pdf)]
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