Wednesday 9 October 2013

Outlands Order of the Builders of the Portcullis Wording

The foundations of a Barony rest upon the skills of its craftsmen, artisans, and scholars. These loyal subjects do clothe Our nobles, arm Our fighters, entertain Our populace, and lay great feasts upon the boards. The Barony of Unser Hafen is well blessed with many good gentles skilled in Arts and Letters, who brighten Our fair Barony with works of beauty and renown.

Among these pearls of the Barony is the good ________, whose mastery of <art or science> pleases us well. In recognition of the worth of [his/her] skills,

We, ___________, Baron of Unser Hafen, and ____________, Baroness of Unser Hafen, proclaim [him/her] a Companion of the Right Noble Order of the Builders of the Portcullis. Further, we do charge [Lord/Lady] ______ to continue to grace Unser Hafen as [he/she] has done in the past, giving unto Our fair Barony a wealth of experience and beauty. { In token of our high esteem, we bestow upon [him/her] the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: A portcullis vert debruised by a candle in its holder Or.}

Done by our hands this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.

______, Baron ______, Baroness

ALTERNATIVE:

A Barony may not flourish without gifted artists, craftsmen and scholars. Works of beauty and renown are their daily [wares/measure (use "wares" when the recipient's primary skill is in making a tangible product, use "measure" when the skill is in performance, archery, or a similar field that does not have a tangible end product)].

Among these pearls of the Barony is the good ________, whose great skill and talent in the art of <art or science> gain the admiration of all. In recognition of the worth of [his/her] skills, We,______, Baron of Unser Hafen, and ______, Baroness of Unser Hafen, proclaim [him/her] a Companion of the Builders of the Portcullis. May [he/she] always grace our fair Barony as [he/she] has done in the past. { In token of our high esteem, we bestow upon [Lord/Lady] ______ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: A portcullis vert debruised by a candle in its holder Or.}

Done by our hands this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ of the Common Era.

______, Baron ______, Baroness


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