Kingdom of
Drachenwald
Book of Ceremonies
Drachenwald Book of Ceremonies
DRACHENWALD CEREMONIES
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AWARDS OF ARMS
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POPULAR COMPANY OF SOJOURNERS (PCS)
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ORDEN DES LINDQUISTRINGES
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ORDER OF THE PANACHE
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ORDER OF THE SILVER GUARD
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THE SIGILLUM CORONAE (QUEEN)
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THE SIGILLUM CORONAE (KING)
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SIGILLUM CORONAE - (CEREMONY FOR JOINT AWARD)
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QUEEN'S ORDER OF COURTESY
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THE KING'S ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF ALBION
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THE ORDER OF THE DRAGON'S TEAR
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THE ORDER OF THE DRAGON'S BOWLE
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THE ORDER OF THE DRAGON'S JEWEL
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THE ORDER OF THE DRAGON'S PRIDE
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THE HOSPITALLERS OF ALBION
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INVOCATION TO THE CROWN LISTS
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INVESTITURE OF THE CROWN PRINCE AND PRINCESS
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INVOCATION OF THE KNIGHT'S VIGIL
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CREATION OF A KNIGHT
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INVOCATION OF THE LAUREL'S VIGIL
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CREATION OF A LAUREL
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INVOCATION OF THE PELICAN'S VIGIL
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CREATION OF A PELICAN
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CORONATION OF THE KING AND QUEEN
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INVESTITURE OF COUNT AND COUNTESS (LADY OF THE ROSE)
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INVESTITURE OF DUKE AND DUCHESS
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Drachenwald Ceremonies
The ceremonies are meant to make a more impressive occasion out of the
receiving of awards, etc. In general, the ceremony should be read, the recipient called
up, and then the scroll read (the scroll wording will echo but not duplicate the ceremony
wording). If there is no scroll, a "blank" scroll is provided at the bottom of the ceremony
page; read this out and fill in the dates as though there were a scroll.
If several of the same award are to be given, read the ceremony ONCE, call up
the first recipient and read their scroll. Then say "In like manner do Their Majesties call
before them, N." and when the second person comes up, read THEIR scroll. Each
recipient deserves to have their scroll read, even if they are the fourth or fifth person
down the line (if the Crown gets bored enough, they'll learn not to give out so many
awards at once!).
Remember to stand near enough to the royalty so that they can look at your copy
of the ceremonies to get their lines. For peerages and other ceremonies where both the
King and the Queen will have lines, consider standing between the thrones or assigning
a second herald to stand by the Queen.
The peerage invocations are meant to be read in court when the candidates are
sent off for their vigil; this usually happens at an opening court in the morning, and the
elevation occurs at closing court in the evening. If the candidate has not received a copy
of the elevation ceremony before they are sent to vigil, it is a good idea to loan them your
copy for study during their vigil time (you might want to keep several copies of the
peerage ceremonies for this reason) so that they can express their preferences regarding
the portions of the ceremony where there are several options.
The Coronation ceremony should be provided to the Crown Prince and Princess
as soon as they are known, so that they have adequate time to prepare their entourage
and make decisions on available options. Investiture ceremonies for Earl/Count/
Countess and Duke/Duchess should likewise be provided (as appropriate) to the reigning
monarchs so that they can prepare for their ceremonies.
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Awards of Arms
SCA Traditional wording #1:
As is in accord with Our will, We, N., Sovereign Lord of Drachenwald, and N., Our
chosen Queen, are minded to give an Award of Arms to Our subject N. for his/her
service unto Our <branch>. Having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable blazon,
We do hereby award him/her the following arms: <blazon>.Henceforth he/she shall
have the sole and exclusive right to bear these Arms. In witness whereof We hereto set
Our hand this n. day of nn Anno Societatis xxxx.
N., Rex
N. Regina
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCA Traditional wording #2:
Shout gladly to all the people of Drachenwald that N. has earned Honor and Renown.
His/Her service to <branch>/<art>/<office> is praiseworthy. Therefore do We, N. and N.,
King and Queen of Drachenwald, award N. Arms, in token of his/her worthiness. From
this day onward, his/her Arms shall be: <blazon>. Done this n day of nn, Anno Societatis
xxxx in Our <branch>, at <event>.
N., Rex
N. Regina
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCA Traditional wording #3:
N., King by right of arms of Drachenwald, and N., Our chosen Queen, give you greetings.
Well pleased by the service that Our subject, N., hath rendered to Our realm, (most
especially that of <list services or office or specific reason for award>,) We bestow upon
him/her an Award of Arms. He/She shall henceforth have the sole and exclusive right to
bear <blazon>. In witness whereof We here set Our hands this n day of nn Anno
Societatis xxxx.
N., Rex
N. Regina
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Traditional SCA wording #4:
Greetings to all gentles and nobles unto whom these presents shall come from N. and
N., King and Queen of Drachenwald. Whereas it has come to Our notice that through
divers great efforts N. has considerably enriched Our realm, it is thus Our pleasure to
give him/her and Award of Arms. Having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable
blazon We do award the following Arms: <blazon>. Henceforth he/she shall have the
sole and exclusive right to bear the arms as is more plainly depicted in the margin. This
have we done on the n day of nn Anno Societatis xxxx.
N., Rex
N. Regina
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------N., by Right of Arms King of Drachenwald, and N., Our Queen, to all nobles and gentles
unto whom these presents come, greetings. Know ye that We of Our especial Grace and
certain Knowledge do Award and by this Our present charter confirm unto Our beloved
N. certain Ensigns Armorial to wit <blazon> with all Privileges Insignia Titles Precedence
and Responsibilities thereto appertaining. Whereof We will firmly direct that the aforesaid
bear such Arms and enjoy such Privileges Insignia Titles Precedence and
Responsibilities without hindrance by any person whomsoever. Done at Our <branch>
this n day of nn, Anno Societatis xxxx in our <branch>.
N., Rex
N. Regina
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Be it Known by these present letters that We N., King by right of arms of this Sovereign
Realm of Drachenwald, and N., Our Queen Consort, in keeping with the duties and
privileges accorded with the rule of Our Kingdom here bestow upon N. an Award of Arms
and here confer upon him/her all the honours, privileges, and responsibilities inherent
there unto. Done at Our <branch> this n day of nn,Anno Societatis xxxx.
N., Rex
N. Regina
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Traditional Western wording
Know all men by these presents that We, N. and N., by right of arms King and Queen of
the Drachenwald, having determined to give an Award of Arms to Our subject N. and
having commanded Our heralds to devise a suitable Blazon, do hereby award him/her
<blazon>. Henceforth he/she shall have the sole and exclusive right to bear these Arms
(throughout the Known World.) In witness whereof We hereto set Our hands this n day of
nn, Anno Societatis xxxx at <event> in Our <branch>.
N., Rex
N. Regina
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Traditional Atlantian wording:
Honor is due worthy subjects from a true King and Queen. Therefore, do We, N. and N.,
King and Queen of Drachenwald, award arms to the good N., whose work in <area of
service> has earned him/her honor. From this day onward, his/her Arms shall be:
<blazon>. Done this n day of nn, Anno Societatis xxxx in Our <branch>, at the <event>.
N., Rex
N. Regina
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Popular Company of Sojourners (PCS)
The Kingdom of Drachenwald was founded by travellers who came to this land
from distant shores and made it their home, and we are proud that to this day, still do
travellers come and abide in our lands.
These travellers fight on our historic battlefields, feast in our castles, and marvel at
the medieval opportunities they encounter. Yet, as travellers come, also must they go,
and it is often our sad task to bid farewell to those whose path leads them away from
Drachenwald. It is especially sad when those travellers have served the Kingdom well
and have become beloved of the people.
Thus was created the Popular Company of Sojourners, to recognize those
travellers who have stayed long enough to enrich the kingdom and help it flourish, but
must now depart. It is hoped that they remember Drachenwald fondly and encourage
other travellers to our lands. The badge of the order is Barry wavy argent & azure, two
flaunches vert.
And so do Their Majesties call before Them, N.
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Be it known to all by these presents that N. is a member of the Popular Company of
Sojourners and is entitled to all rights and bound to all obligations pertaining thereto. As
a Member of the Company, the aforesaid is entitled to bear the badge of the Company in
whatever manner deemed appropriate, and is expected to recall to all and sundry
whatever tales (he/she) has to tell of the Lands Beyond. Given this by Our hand this nth
day of n, Anno Societatis xx, in our shire/barony of NN.
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Orden des Lindquistringes
As Their Majesties reward prowess of arms and excellence in the arts and
sciences, so too do They seek to encourage those who labour diligently and provide
service to our kingdom
There are gentles, the first to offer help and the last to accept reward, who remind us of
the tireless efforts of Fahrquar Finley Fahrquarson (John Lindquist) who served mightily
during Principality/Protectorate days.
Therefore was created the Orden des Lindquistringes, to reward those who have
distinguished themselves by long and extraordinary services to the Kingdom, the symbol
of which is a ring formed of a wingless dragon in annulo widdershins Or, maintaining in
chief with all four legs and mouth, a gem gules.
And so do Their Majesties call before Them, N.
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OPTION 1
Be it known unto the gentles of Drachenwald that in recognition of exceptional and
selfless services to Our fair Kingdom, We (name of King) and (name of Queen), King
and Queen of Drachenwald, do create Our most noble and worthy subject (name of
recipient) a member of the Orden des Lindquistringes.
By Our hand this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
OPTION 2
Be it known unto the Gentles of Drachenwald that N. has done much to serve Our fair
Kingdom, especially (reason), and so do We, N. and N., King and Queen of
Drachenwald, create him/her a Companion of Our Orden des Lindquistringes, **and
likewise do Award unto him/her these Arms, blazoned: (blazon or leave room to add
later). Done this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx, in our shire/barony of NN.
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Order of the Panache
As Their Majesties reward service and valour, so too do They seek to encourage
the development of artistic skills and scientific expertise among Their subjects. When an
artisan has excelled consistently in the Arts & Sciences, and has shared that beauty and
knowledge with others, it becomes not only the duty, but the joy of the Crown to
recognize such endeavours.
Therefore was created the Order of the Panache, to be given as a sign of the
Crown's recognition of the exceptional skill with which these individuals increase the
beauty and wisdom of Drachenwald. The traditional symbol of which is Issuant from a
torteau charged with a bezant pierced sable, three feathers gules, Or, and sable.
[If the scroll or token is the alternate symbol, then include the paragraph below.]
(In A.S. XIX, Drachenwald chose to honor the late Lady Rachel von Baeker, who greatly
championed the Arts and Sciences in the kingdom but sadly passed away. Her badge
was adopted as an alternate token for the Order of the Panache.)
And so do Their Majesties call before Them, N.
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Be it by these presents known, that for his/her willingness to share knowledge, for his/her
talents in and dedication to the Arts and Sciences in Our Fair Realm, especially in the
area of _________, We N. and N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, do wish to create
Our subject N. a member of the Order of the Panache. Done by Our hand this nth day of
n, Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
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Order of the Silver Guard
Many a noble warrior has donned armor in order to pursue their fortunes upon the
tourney field or to defend their land from an evil foe. There are those, however, whose
prowess in combat inspires their companions-at-arms and whose noble demeanour
brings glory and honor to Drachenwald. These few, then, are especially deserving of
reward.
Thus does the Crown recognize such individuals by admitting them to the Order of
the Silver Guard, that all may know these gentles and be instructed by their example.
The symbol of the order is a silver wrist-guard engraved with a dragon passant coward,
wings addorsed, maintaining in dexter forepaw a sword erect.
Now therefore do Their Majesties call before Them, N.
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Let it be known far and wide that We, N., King by right of arms, and N., Our Queen, do
hereby wish to bestow upon Our subject N. companionship in the Order of the Silver
Guard for his/her consistent Chivalry and Prowess-at-Arms. Given this nth day of n,
Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
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The Sigillum Coronae (Queen)
The duties and responsibilities of a Queen are many. She must govern and rule
together with Her Lord, the King; She must be patroness of the Arts and Sciences; She
must be the embodiment of gentle grace, courtesy, virtue, and love that Her people
expect.
Although She is supported by not only the King, but by all loyal subjects whose
service She may command, there are those of Her subjects without whom the Queen
could not rule half so joyously, for their constant attention to Her needs makes light the
day-to-day details of ruling and their tireless devotion serves to ease the burden of royal
responsibilities.
Therefore was created the Sigillum Coronae, to recognize those individuals whose
personal service to the Queen far exceeds any expected measure. And the badge of the
award shall be a white edelweiss charged with the sigil of the Queen bestowing it.
So now does Her Majesty call before Her, N.
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Let all know by these letters that I, N., Queen of Drachenwald have found the service of
N. to be of great value. I do hereby bestow upon her the Sigillum Coronae, that all way
know of the esteem in which I hold her. Done by my hand this nth day of n, Anno
Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
N. Regina
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The Sigillum Coronae (King)
The duties and responsibilities of a King are many. He must govern and rule the
land; He must be a source of strength and wisdom for his people; He must be foremost
in valour upon the battleground, yet gentlest in courtesy of any Noble in the Realm.
Although He is supported by not only the Queen, but by all loyal subjects whose
service He may command, there are those of His subjects without whom the King could
not rule half so joyously, for their constant attention to His needs makes light the day-today details of ruling and their tireless devotion serves to ease the burden of royal
responsibilities.
Therefore was created the Sigillum Coronae, to recognize those individuals whose
personal service to the King far exceeds any expected measure. And the badge of the
award shall be a black dragon's head charged with the sigil of the King bestowing it.
So now does His Majesty call before Him, N.
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Let all know by these letters that I, N., King of Drachenwald have found the service of N.
to be of great value. I do hereby bestow upon him/her the Sigillum Coronae, that all may
know of the esteem in which I hold him/her. Done by my hand this nth day of n, Anno
Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
N. Rex
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Sigillum Coronae - (Ceremony for Joint Award)
The duties and responsibilities of the Crown are many. The King must govern and
rule the land; He must be a source of strength and wisdom for His people; He must be
foremost in valour upon the battleground, yet gentlest in courtesy of any Noble in the
Realm. The Queen must govern and rule together with Her Lord, the King; She must be
patroness of the Arts and Sciences; She must be the embodiment of gentle grace,
courtesy, virtue, and love that Her people expect.
Although the King and Queen are supported by all loyal subjects whose service
They command , there are those subjects without whom the Crown could not rule half so
joyously, for their constant attention to Royal needs makes light the day-to-day details of
ruling and their tireless devotion serves to ease the burden of royal responsibilities.
Therefore was created the Sigillum Coronae, to recognize those individuals whose
personal service to the Crown far exceeds any expected measure. And the badge of the
award shall be a white edelweiss surmounted by a black dragon's head bearing the sigils
of the Crown bestowing it.
So now do Their Majesties call before Them, N.
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Let all know by these letters that We, N. and N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, have
found the service of N. to be of great value. We do hereby bestow upon him/her the
Sigillum Coronae, that all may know of the esteem in which we hold him/her. Done by
Our hand this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
N., Rex
N. Regina
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Queen's Order of Courtesy
As the Queen, by Her grace, inspired Her champion to win for Her the Crown of
Drachenwald, so She continues to inspire all Her people, fostering courtesy and gentle
behaviour throughout the land. When She finds one of Her subjects who truly embodies
the ideals of courtesy and chivalry, She singles them out for special reward.
Therefore was created the Queen's Order of Courtesy, that She may recognize
those whose uncommon devotion to gentle behaviour provides an example for all to
follow. She shall confer membership in the Order upon those of Her subjects as She
deems worthy, by reason of their exemplary chivalry, courtesy, and service to Her
people, regard-less of rank or position. That all my know those who receive this special
honor, the symbol of the Queen's Order of Courtesy is an Edelweiss with a red center to
be worn on a pin or silver chain
So now does Her Majesty call before Her, N.
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Let it be known far and wide that for his/her untiring devotion to the ideals of courtesy,
and for his/her consistent consideration of the needs of others, I, N., Queen of
Drachenwald, do hereby admit N. into the Queen's Order of Courtesy, and do further
charge him/her with the promotion and encouragement of such courteous behaviour in
all. Done by my hand this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common
reckoning.
N., Regina
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The King's Order of the Companions of Albion
In the years before history was recorded in our land, in a dark forest to the North,
called in the German the "Schwarzwald", which the "Black Forest", there lived an ancient
black dragon whose name was Albion. And it was in this forest one winter's day that
Albion cane across a young boy. He was but fifteen and he was Prince of the land, and
his name was Yustav, and he was crying.
And Albion said, "Your Highness, why dost thou sit so in the winter?"
Yustav said, "Friend Albion, tomorrow my people go off to hunt, and they would
have me be a great hunter, but try as I might, I cannot catch a deer nor kill a fowl, and
how shall I be a great Prince if I cannot hunt?"
Albion pondered this a moment, and then with a great wrenching of his mighty
jaws, he severed the tail from his body, and he burned it in the fiery flame of his breath.
He said unto Yustav, "Take this, my tail, use it as a spear, and with it you shall kill the
swiftest deer, the largest boar, and you shall be hailed in all the lands as the greatest
hunter."
Yustav took up the spear unto him, and he went off to the hunt, and when he had
returned what Albion had told him was true, for he had killed the swiftest deer, the largest
boar, and was hailed in all the lands as the greatest hunter.
Whereupon ten years went by, and Albion came upon a somewhat older Prince,
now twenty-five, who was sitting in the snow, weeping.
And Albion said, "Your Highness, why dost thou sit weeping in the snow?"
And Yustav said, "Friend Albion, tomorrow my people go to war, but I fear me for
my life. If only my skin were as hard as yours, then I would be courageous in combat,
and fearing no enemy, I could be a warrior. How can I be Prince if I cannot fight?"
Albion pondered this for a moment, and then with a mighty clenching of his claws,
he ripped the scales from his flesh, and he heaped them in a pile before Yustav, saying,
"Your Highness, take these, my scales. Have them sewn onto a coat, and you shall
have the finest armor in all the lands. You will be untouchable in battle. Fearless, you
will be hailed as the greatest warrior."
Yustav took up the scales unto him, took them to his armourer and had them
made into a suit of armor. When he had returned from the wars, what Albion had told
him was true. Fearless in combat, knowing that no blade could touch him, no axe could
reach him, he killed the largest number of enemy and was hailed as the greatest warrior.
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Albion - page 2
Twenty years went by, and Albion, a little the worse for wear with no tail and no
scales, came across the now mature Prince of forty-five who was sitting in the snow,
brooding.
And he said, "Your Highness, why dost thou sit so stern of face and pale of
countenance?"
And Yustav said, "Friend Albion, I would take me a wife, but the lady that I would
have is of great wealth and stature. There is nothing I can give her which she does not
already possess. How can I be a Prince if I do not have a Princess?"
Albion pondered this a moment, and then with a mighty clenching of his claws he
wrenched the teeth from his very mouth, and he placed them before the Prince, saying,
"Your Highness, take these, my teeth. Have them placed in placards of ivory and you
shall have the finest combs in all the land to gift your lady with."
Yustav took up the teeth from him, and he had them made into fine combs, and
his Princess agreed to marry him, and he lived happily.
Whereupon twenty years went by, and Albion, much weaker, much smaller than
before, for with no teeth he could catch only the smallest of field mice, the slowest of
fowl, came across a now aging Prince of sixty-five, who sat shivering in the snow.
And he said, "Your Highness, why dost thou sit here so coldly in the snow?"
Yustav said, "Friend Albion, my bones grow old, and the winters are cold. There
is no heat to warm this inner ice. I fear that soon I shall die."
Albion pondered this a moment, and then with his razor-sharp claws he plucked
the heart from his breast, and he placed it before the Prince, saying, "Your Highness,
take this, my heart. Have it made into a fine robe, for there is nothing warmer in all the
lands. Wear it, and you shall live."
Yustav took up the giant heart and he had it made into a robe, and the dragon's
words again were true, for Yustav did live.
Ten years went by, and Yustav awoke, and he realized that after all the years,
after all the gifts that Albion had given him, so unselfishly, so chivalrously, not once, not
once had the Prince thanked him. And he grieved. He told his son, Wilhelm, who would
soon be Prince, that he would seek out a friend in the Schwarzwald, and there he went to
find his friend, Albion.
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Albion - page 3
Now as we all know, a dragon may live without scales, or tail, or even teeth, but
without a heart, the essence, which is the magic of a dragon, there is no more. And all
that remains are the bones left by the vultures and the dragon's claws. And that is what
Yustav found there in the clearing of Albion-the many scattered bones left by the vultures
and predators, and the many sable claws of Albion. The Prince fell to his knees, and
wept.
After many hours, Wilhelm called for a search to find his father, but it was Wilhelm
himself who found the Prince there in the clearing. He took his father into his arms, and
with dying words and rasping breath, Yustav told Wilhelm the story of Albion and of his
many gifts, whereupon he died.
Wilhelm took up his father and laid on a great funeral, and he was shortly
thereafter made Prince of the land. His first official act as Prince was to make dragons a
protected species in the land.
After many years the people, having heard the legend of Albion, lost the old name
of their land and took up a new and popular one, calling themselves "Drachenwald,"
meaning in the German the "Dragon's Forest", and Albion became a symbol of this land.
The new Prince, who was called Richard, thought that in some manner he should make
his memory lasting, and so he created an order, into which could be admitted only those
who their own interests could forget while serving others. So chivalrous, so noble, so
true must they be that they would be likened by their peers to the story of Albion. And he
styled the order, The Royal Order of the Companions of Albion, and he took as its
symbol a sable claw of the great dragon. When Drachenwald became a kingdom the
order became the King's Order of the Companions of Albion and its symbol became the
sable claw within a ring of red and gold. And thus do the Kings of Drachenwald reward
their most faithful servants, even to this very day.
And so therefore does His Majesty call before Him, N.
[The Albion story was written by Viscount Richard Gilchrest, who created the Order
during his reign as Prince.]
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Let it be known far and wide that for his/her untiring service, courtesy, and devotion to
the needs of others, I, N., King of Drachenwald, do hereby grant N. membership in the
Royal Order of the Companions of Albion, thereby entitling him/her to bear the badge of
the Order. By my hand this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common
reckoning.
N., Rex
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The Order of the Dragon's Tear
Whenever members of the Kingdom gather to fight or dance, revel or conduct business,
there are responsibilities which fall to the hosts so that all may enjoy the event. It
sometimes happens, however, that a heavy burden falls upon a single individual or a
small group, so that a great number of people might find special enjoyment.
Thus was created the Order of the Dragon's Tear, for those worthy souls who, as
autocrats of an event, overcome special difficulties or provide a particularly enriching
experience for the populace. And that these gentles might be known, the symbol of the
order is (Fieldless) On a goutte per pale Or and gules a dragon passant coward sable.
Now therefore do Their Majesties call before Them, N.
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OPTION 1
Be it known to all gentles that We, N. and N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, are
minded to reward Our subject N. a Dragon"s Tear for his/her noble efforts in the
autocratting of xxxxxxxxx. Done by Our hand this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx,
being xxxx in the common reckoning.
OPTION 2
All shall know that Our good and faithful N. has distinguished him/herself mightily as
Autocrat of xxxxxx, putting a great deal of time and effort into making it successful and
enjoyable for all. Therefore do We, N. and N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, award
unto him/her the Order of the Dragon's Tear, in recognition of his/her unselfish sacrifice
and hard word. Given by Our hand this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in
the common reckoning.
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The Order of the Dragon's Bowle
The occasion is always joyous when we gather for a feast. We share food and
drink, we rest from the day's activities, and we enjoy the fellowship of our friends. But
when we can also enjoy a special display of-beauty and art, the occasion is doubly
blessed.
Therefore was created the Order of the Dragon's Bowle to be given at the Crown's
discretion to those gentles whose care, attention, and artfulness at creating a unique
table setting enhance the spirit of the feast to the delight of all. The symbol of this order
is (Fieldless) A dragon passant coward sable charged with a bowl per pale Or and
gules.
And so do Their Majesties call before them, N.
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May it be known that N. has put much labour into establishing a period atmosphere at
events by his/her efforts at putting together a period table setting. Therefore do We, N.
and N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, admit him/her to the Order of the Dragon's
Bowle in recognition of such inspiring efforts. Done this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx,
being xxxx in the common reckoning.
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The Order of the Dragon's Jewel
We delight in the presence of children, because we know they represent the future of
all we hold dear; but there are those young lords and ladies who contribute to our
Kingdom and our Society not only beyond the measure of their fellows, but beyond the
measure of their years as well.
Thus was created the order of the Dragon's Jewel, to reward young members of the
populace who have displayed exemplary demeanour and have given service far beyond
that which is expected of a young gentleperson. The symbol of the order is a clear Teardrop crystal on a tri-coloured cord of gules, or, and sable.
And so do Their Majesties call before them, N.
SCROLL TEXT
Whereas it has come to Our attention that you have greatly enriched Our realm through
your exemplary behaviour and courtesy, We, (name of King) and (name of Queen), King
and Queen of Drachenwald, do hereby grant (name of recipient), membership in the
Order of the Dragon's Jewel, entitling him/her to bear the badge of the Order. Given this
nth day of n, Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
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The Order of the Dragon's Pride
The reward of artistic achievement and scientific knowledge is a joyful duty for the
Crown, as the product of such labours brings delight to all who are touched by it; but
when the skill resides in one of tender years, the joy is especially great, since the Crown
rewards not only the work itself, but the promise of greater things to come.
Therefore was created the Order of the Dragon's Pride, to reward artistic or scientific
achievement in a young member of the populace. The token of the order is a red teardrop crystal on a tri-coloured cord of gules, or, and sable.
And so do Their Majesties call before them, N.
SCROLL TEXT
Whereas you have shown consistent knowledge and ability in the Arts and Sciences in
Our fair Kingdom, We, N. and N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, do hereby bestow
upon (name of recipient) membership in the Order of the Dragon's Pride, thus entitling
him/her to bear the badge of the Order. Given by Our hand this nth day of n, Anno
Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
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The Hospitallers of Albion
There are times when the Crown of Drachenwald travels to distant lands either to
stand with other kingdoms on the field of battle, fighting injustice and defending the
weak, or for the pleasure to be gained from foreign travels where the beauty of the
Knowne World may be experienced and enjoyed. During these travels, the Crowns may
are sometimes aided and supported by gentles of those foreign lands, whose sacrifice on
behalf of our Crowns may be great indeed.
Therefore was created the Hospitallers of Albion so the Crowns may reward and
thank those gentles or groups who have shown unselfish service to Crown and Kingdom
of Drachenwald during their travels to events outside the Kingdom of Drachenwald
The symbol of the Hospitallers is (Fieldless) on a dragon passant coward sable a
wake knot argent. Only those persons/groups residing or based outside the Kingdom of
Drachenwald may become Hospitallers of Albion.
And so do Their Majesties call before them, N.
SCROLL TEXT
Let it be known far and wide that for his/her/their untiring devotion to the ideals of
courtesy, and for his/her/their consistent consideration of the needs of the Crown of
Drachenwald during Their travels, do we , N. and N., King and Queen of Drachenwald,
do hereby admit N. into the Hospitallers of Albion, that all may know of the friendship and
service that has been shown to the Albion Crowns. Done by our hand this nth day of n,
Anno Societatis xx, being xxxx in the common reckoning.
N., Rex
N. Regina
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Invocation to the Crown Lists
HERALD:
Their Majesties command the presence of all entrants in the Crown lists,
that they should present themselves and their consorts before the
thrones.
(Couples approach the thrones one at a time, exchange a few words with the Crowns, receive
token of the day, withdraw slightly and kneel.)
My lords and ladies, you know well that true gentles enter combat not for
their own personal glory, but rather to advance the honor of their
consorts; and to prove, by their courtesy and valour upon the field, their
worthiness of that honor.
Be mindful, as you fight, of your consort's honor as well as your own, for
your consorts personify all honor and loyalty, beauty and truth--they
embody the love that is worthy of great reward.
Therefore, today you fight in the Lists not to gain power for yourself, not
for your own glory and honor, as you may in other lists. You fight instead
for the honor and glory of the one whose favour you bear upon the field,
whom you would advance by your valour, skill, and courtesy.
And should victory be granted you this day, you will declare and crown
your consort as Crown Princess of Drachenwald, and heir to the land by
your side for the days to come.
KING:
You have heard the reason for Our lists. Each of you here today has a
lady or lord whose favour you would advance, whom you would this day
as your consort, should you prove victorious upon the field. Is it still your
desire to participate in these lists?
ENTRANTS:
It is.
KING:
Do each of you now affirm that you, and your consorts, fulfill all the
qualifications for fighting today as set forth by Our laws?
ENTRANTS:
We do.
KING:
And do you all here know the Rules of the Lists, and swear to abide by
them?
ENTRANTS:
We do.
KING:
Then bear your favours bravely into battle, and prove the worth and virtue
of your consorts, whether in victory or in honourable defeat. You have
Our leave to withdraw and prepare.
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Investiture of the Crown Prince and Princess
(The victor of the Crown lists and his consort shall be ready to approach the thrones... )
HERALD:
N. and N., given victory this day upon the field of honor, Their Majesties
command you to present yourself and your lady before the thrones.
(Victor, and consort come forward, bow, and kneel. The King and Queen rise.)
KING:
N., by your valour and skill, you have most nobly advanced the honor of
your lady, and won to yourself a high estate. I do acknowledge your right
to rule in these lands, and I name you Crown Prince of Drachenwald.
(The King holds the circlet over the victor's head.)
Receive now this token of your new rank.
(The King places the circlet on the victor's head.)
QUEEN:
Gentle Lady, by your grace and beauty you have inspired your champion
to victory, and I do acknowledge your right to rule in these lands.
(The Queen hands the circlet to the Crown Prince.)
My lord, I pray you take this token to bestow upon your lady, and crown
her Queen of Love and Beauty, Crown Princess of Drachenwald.
C PRINCE:
My lady, by this token let all know that you were the inspiration for my
victory, and let none doubt that you will rule as surely as I, for the land
needs the wisdom of two heads, the strength of two wills, and the
compassion of two hearts. Be thou Crown Princess of Drachenwald.
(The Crown Prince places the circlet upon the consort's head. NOTE: if the Crown
Prince desires, he may substitute his own wording.)
HERALD:
For the new Crown Prince and Princess of Drachenwald! Vivant! Vivant!
Vivant!
(The Crown Prince and Princess seat themselves beside the King and Queen, either the
Crown Prince to the King's right and the Crown Princess to the Queen's
left, or both to the Queen's left).
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Invocation of the Knight's Vigil
(The invocation may be performed by a herald, by the candidate's sponsor, or by a
senior Knight. )
It is necessary that I address you, concerning aspects of Knighthood and Chivalry.
It is often said that Knighthood is an honor. It is surely that--but more, it is a
responsibility, which you should not take upon yourself lightly, but with sobriety and
sincerity. The oath you will soon swear will bind you in fealty to Coronet and Crown, a
fealty to be renewed with each reign; and it is well that you should understand what you
are about to promise.
In the ceremony where you are created a Peer, it is stated that the Land is
supported by three things: Service, Art, and Chivalry, and without any one of these, the
Dream fails, and the Land dies. The same is true of each individual Peer-these three
elements should be ever present in you.
The Order of the Pelican is the order of Service, and yet, a Knight must serve as
well; not only the monarch, but the land as a whole, each Knight performing to the best of
their ability, and then to that point of performance where sacrifice is required. A Knight
must be willing to do good works, and must do then more frequently and more
extensively than their friends who are not Knights. [This paragraph may be read by a
Pelican.]
The Order of the Laurel is the order of the Arts and Sciences, but a Knight must
also encourage the Arts and Sciences, not just by appreciating them, but by participating
in their practice, for what the strong arm of the warrior wins my be made barren and cold
by the battle; only the warm heart can nurture the land and its people and bring them to
their fullest potential. [This paragraph way be read by a Laurel.]
The Knights are the Order of Chivalry, and as such, they stand as the foremost
examples of gentle behaviour, valour, and honor. A Knight must display equal grace in
victory and in defeat; he must not suffer injustice, but neither should he seek vengeance;
he must remember that as his reputation depends upon his skill in delivering blows, so it
also depends upon the way in which he receives them. Be mindful that a Knight guides,
not only by his word, but also by the example he sets for others. Continue to live by the
Code of Chivalry: to protect the weak and defenseless; to respect and defend the honor
of ladies; and to teach these values to others that may seek the true standard of
Knighthood. The Code is your guide in your conduct with others, whether they be fellow
Peers, or the humblest member of the populace; for indeed, the lowlier the station of
those with whom you treat, the greater is your influence over them. Deal with them justly
and fairly, regardless of station, be gracious and courteous to all, be an example to
whom others can look.
To accept elevation to the Peerage is to accept these responsibilities. I pray you,
keep these words in your heart, as you prepare for your new status.
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Creation of a Knight
HERALD:
Since ancient times it has been recognized that there are certain warriors
who are much deserving of high honor, not only by their skill at arms, but
by their noble behaviour...which came to define the meaning of Chivalry.
For the Land is supported by three things:
service, art, and chivalry,
and without any one of these, the Dream fails, and the land dies.
Therefore was created the Order of Knighthood of our Society, to
recognize those who, possessing all the other skills, virtues, and
attributes appropriate to members of the Peerage, shall also have
distinguished themselves by their prowess at arm and chivalrous
demeanour.
And this order is formed like unto the Knightly orders of old; with the
accolade passing in unbroken descent from Knight to Knight. And the
symbols of this Order are a white belt, an unadorned chain of gold, and a
horseman's spurs; the white belt betokens the honor with which the
Knight girds himself, the chain for the fealty he swears, and the spurs for
the chivalrous behaviour which he shows to all. And this order ranks in
precedence with the Orders of the Laurel and of the Pelican, and carries
with it a Patent of Arm.
Their Majesties command the presence of the Chivalry.
(The Knights assemble and kneel.)
ESCORT:
Your Majesties, having consulted with the order, is it Your desire to
increase our numbers at this time?
KING:
It is. Please bring the candidate forward.
(The candidate comes forward, usually accompanied by banner bearers, etc. Candidate
kneels.)
ESCORT:
My liege, it is my privilege to present N., that he/she may be made a
member of our order.
KING:
Do you and the other members of your order affirm his/her worthiness for
this high honor, Sir N., accepting him/her as your peer in chivalry, honor,
and valour upon the field?
KNIGHTS:
We do.
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[If a member of each peerage will speak for the candidate, they should speak at this
time. The Crown (or the Herald) asks: "Is there a member of the Rose to speak?" Then
Pelican, then Laurel, then Chivalry. ]
KING:
My Queen, is it Your judgement that the candidate fulfills all the
requirements of a true Knight?
QUEEN.
It is, My Lord. All who know N. find him/her to be a gentleperson in all
respects.
(These last two lines may be omitted at the discretion of the Crown. The attestation may
also be done by a royal peer. Additionally, the candidate may select representatives
from the other two orders to speak on his/her behalf.)
KING:
N., well pleased with your prowess on the field and your gentle conduct at
all times, and responsive to the wishes of your peers, We are minded to
create you a Knight. Will you accept from Us this honor, and these
badges of your ability and Knighthood, and will you swear fealty as befits
a Peer?
CANDIDATE: I will, Your Majesty.
KING:
Are you currently in fealty to another, from which you must be released
before you can take your vow?
CANDIDATE: I am, Your Majesty. I am squired to Sir N.
[The peer is called forward to release the candidate from fealty. These last two lines
may be omitted if the candidate is not in a fealty relationship.]
KING:
Let the scroll be read.
HERALD:
Hear ye all and know that We, N. and N., King and Queen of
Drachenwald, knowing that of Our subject N. has proven his/her Chivalry
and prowess at arms on many a field of honor, and that he/she has
demonstrated the myriad gentle skills so prized by Our people, do find
worthy to don the Belt, Chain, and Spurs of a Knight of Our Realm, and
most joyfully award unto him/her the Accolade, to the acclaim of his/her
peers. And in token of his/her new estate, We do hereby grant him/her
Arms by Letters Patent, to wit, [blazon]. In witness whereto We set Our
hand and Seal this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xxx, being xxxx of the
common Era. N., Rex, N., Regina
(Herald hands scroll to King, who hands it to candidate. Candidate should pass the
scroll on to a member of his entourage.)
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KING:
Let the candidate be vested with his spurs.
HERALD:
The spurs are a symbol of a Knight's vow to guard the honor of the
Knightly Order, to keep faith, to speak the truth, and to live for honor and
not for reward. May they never be hacked off in shame and degradation.
(A Knight puts the spurs on the candidate.)
QUEEN:
Let the candidate's sword be brought forward.
(The candidate's sponsor girds the candidate with the sword belt.)
QUEEN:
Remain forever worthy of this sword, N., and remember that the sword
has two edges, Justice and Mercy.
HERALD:
Be mindful that a Knight guides, not only by his word, but also by the
example he sets for others. Continue to live by the Code of Chivalry: to
protect the weak and defenseless; to respect and defend the honor of
ladies; and to teach these values to others that way seek the true
standard of Knighthood.
KING:
With what sword do you wish to be knighted?
CANDIDATE: [answers.] (e.g., Sponsor.'s sword, King's personal sword, Sword of state)
(The King receives the named sword, and if the King is not a Knight, the sponsor Knight
moves around to the right of the throne and lays his hand over the King's. The candidate
is struck with the flat, once on the right shoulder, once on the left, then once on the top of
the head.)
KING:
I dub thee once, I dub thee twice, I name thee Knight.
(Or, the King my remain silent during the dubbing and say "Be thou a true Knight" on the
last stroke. The King returns the sword and raises the candidate to his feet.)
Rise, Sir N., and let this be the last blow you receive without giving
answer.
(The King delivers the buffet, preferably to the right shoulder, firmly but not injuriously.
The buffet may be left out completely if the candidate does not wish to receive it.)
(The Queen receives the white belt.)
QUEEN:
Wear this belt, Sir N., and keep it as you would your honor, unblemished
and unstained.
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(Candidate kneels again before the King, and places his hands folded between those of
the King, or places his hands over the King's upon the Sword of State.)
[If the candidate can memorize the Oath of Fealty, he/she my recite it; otherwise the
Herald should read it in a "repeat after me" fashion.)
HERALD:
Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, fealty and service to the Crown and
Kingdom of Drachenwald, to speak and to be silent, to do and to let be, to
come and to go, to strike and to spare, in such matters as concern this
land, in need or in plenty, in peace or in war, in living or in dying, until the
Crown depart Their thrones, death take me, or the world end. So say I …
KING:
All this do We hear,. Sir N., and we, for our part, swear fealty to you and
to all your household. We promise to be true and worthy lieges unto you,
to defend you from every creature, with all our power, until we depart
thrones, death take Us, or the world end. So say We, N., King.
QUEEN:
And so say We, N., Queen.
(The King receives the chain.)
KING:
Take now this chain, and let its weight ever remind you of the fealty you
have sworn.
(The King raises the new Knight to his/her feet.)
Congratulations, Sir N. Go now to your peers.
(There is much hugging.)
KING:
Thank you. You may retire.
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Invocation of the Laurel's Vigil
(The invocation may be performed by a herald, by the candidate's sponsor, or by a
senior Laurel. )
It is necessary that I address you, concerning aspects of Knighthood and Chivalry.
It is often said that Knighthood is an honor. It is surely that--but more, it is a
responsibility, which you should not take upon yourself lightly, but with sobriety and
sincerity. The oath you will soon swear will bind you in fealty to Coronet and Crown, a
fealty to be renewed with each reign; and it is well that you should understand what you
are about to promise.
In the ceremony where you are created a Peer, it is stated that the Land is
supported by three things: Service, Art, and Chivalry, and without any one of these, the
Dream fails, and the Land dies. The same is true of each individual Peer-these three
elements should be ever present in you.
The Knights are the Order of Chivalry, but no less chivalrous behaviour will be
expected of you. As a Peer of the Realm you must endeavour to live, as you have until
now, by the rules of courtesy and gentle behaviour. This courtly ideal is your guide in
your conduct with others, whether they be fellow Peers, or the humblest of the
populace; for indeed, the lowlier the station of those with whom you treat, the greater is
your influence over them. Deal with them justly and fairly, regardless of station, be
gracious and courteous to all, be an example to whom others can look. [This
paragraph may be read by a Knight.]
The Order of the Pelican is the Order of Service, but each laurel, too, has the
responsibility to serve, not only the Monarch, but the land as a whole, each Laurel
performing to the best of their ability, and then to that point of performance where
sacrifice is required. A Peer must be willing to do good works, and must do them more
frequently and more extensively than their friends who are not Peers. [This paragraph
may be read by a Pelican.]
The Order of the Laurel is the Order most noted for artistry and scholarship.
Knights and Pelicans, as Peers of the Realm, are expected to have some measure of
artistic talent or skill, but a laurel exemplifies this talent to a degree far greater than that
of the other Peers, and greater still than that of the populace at large. Rightly or
wrongly, a laurel is taken as an authority, whose words carry considerable weight; do
not therefore choose your words lightly. Remember that just as your praise can
encourage a young artisan beyond any other force, your censure can crush a budding
talent of which the land may, by your actions, forever be deprived.
To accept elevation to the Peerage is to accept these responsibilities. I pray you,
keep these words in your heart, as you prepare for your new status.
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Creation of a Laurel
HERALD:
It has long been recognized that there are those among us who are much
deserving of high honor, but who, by reason of the nature and direction of
their services and achievement, come not to the glory of warrior or throne,
yet without whom our Land would not be half so blest.
For any Land is supported by three things: chivalry, service, and art, and
without any one of these, the Dream fails, and the land dies.
Therefore was created the Order of the Laurel, to recognize those who,
possessing all the other skills, virtues, and attributes appropriate to
members of the Peerage, shall also have distinguished themselves by
outstanding achievement in the Arts and Sciences.
And the symbols of this Order is a medallion bearing a laurel wreath; for
the chaplet of laurel has long been acknowledged as a mark of superior
achievement. And this order ranks in precedence with the Chivalry and
the Order of the Pelican, and carries with it a Patent of Arm.
Their Majesties command the presence of all Masters and Mistresses of
the Order of the Laurel
(The Laurels assemble and kneel. [Note: Their Majesties may call forward all the Orders
of Peerage, especially if there are few Laurels present.])
ESCORT:
Your Majesties, having consulted with the Order, is it Your desire to
increase our numbers at this time
KING:
It is. Please bring the candidate forward.
(If there is to be no escort, these lines are omitted and the Herald says, "Their Majesties
call forward, N." The candidate comes forward, usually accompanied by banner bearers,
etc., and bearing some article of their craft. Candidate kneels.)
HERALD:
Your Majesties, in token of his/her craft, and in pledge of his/her
continuing loyalty, N. here renders up to You these symbols of his/her
artistry and expertise into Your Majesties' keeping.
(The tokens are given to the Crown, who take them and set them aside.)
ESCORT:
Your Majesties, it is my privilege to present N., that he/she may be made
a member of our order.
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KING:
Do you and the other members of your order affirm his/her worthiness for
this high honor, accepting him/her as your peer in artistic and scientific
endeavours and the other attributes of peerage?
PEERS:
We do.
[If a member of each peerage will speak for the candidate, they should speak at this
time. The Crown (or the Herald) asks: "Is there a member of the Rose to speak?" Then
Pelican, then Chivalry, then Laurel. ]
KING:
My Queen, is it Your judgement that the candidate fulfills all the
requirements of a true Knight?
QUEEN.
It is, My Lord. All who know N. find him/her to be a gentleperson in all
respects.
(These last two lines may be omitted at the discretion of the Crown.)
KING:
N., right mindful of your achievement and service to our Land, and
responsive to the wishes of your peers, We are minded to create you a
Master/Mistress of the Laurel. Will you accept from Us this honor, and
the badge of your achievement, and will you swear fealty as befits a
Peer?
CANDIDATE: I will, Your Majesty.
HERALD:
Will you, to the best of your ability, continue your quest for artistic
excellence, as you most surely have until now, and seek to increase your
labours and talents nobly, and train any dependants you may have to do
likewise, so far as is within your powers?
CANDIDATE: I will.
KING:
Are you currently in fealty to another, from which you must be released
before you can take your vow?
CANDIDATE: I am, Your Majesty. I am apprenticed to Master/Mistress N.
[The peer is called forward to release the candidate from fealty. These last two lines
may be omitted if the candidate is not in a fealty relationship or not planning to swear
fealty.]
KING:
Let the scroll be read.
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HERALD:
Hear ye all and know that We, N. and N., King and Queen of
Drachenwald, recognizing the great skill and dedication of our subject N.,
especially in the Art/Science of xxxxx, and further acknowledging his/her
actions in teaching these skills to others that the people of Our Realm
might greatly benefit, do welcome him/her into Our right worthy and
esteemed Order of the Laurel, to the acclaim of the Companions thereof.
And in token of his/her new estate, We do hereby grant him/her Arms by
Letters Patent, to wit, [blazon]. In witness whereto We set Our hand and
Seal this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xxx, being xxxx of the Common
Era. N., Rex N., Regina
(Herald hands scroll to King, who hands it to candidate. King then receives medallion
from the provider, usually a member of the Order. It is appropriate to here relate the
history, if any, of the medallion.)
KING:
N., take from Our hands this token of your achievement, and Our esteem.
(King places medallion around candidate's neck.)
Henceforth be Master/Mistress N. in Our land.
(Candidate places his hands folded between those of the King, or places his hands over
the King's upon the Sword of State.)
[If the candidate can memorize the Oath of Fealty, he/she my recite it; otherwise the
Herald should read it in a "repeat after me" fashion.)
HERALD:
Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, fealty and service to the Crown and
Kingdom of Drachenwald, to speak and to be silent, to do and to let be, to
come and to go, to strike and to spare, in such matters as concern this
land, in need or in plenty, in peace or in war, in living or in dying, until the
Crown depart Their thrones, death take me, or the world end. So say I…
KING:
All this do We hear, Master/Mistress N., and we, for our part, swear
fealty to you and to all your household. We promise to be true and worthy
lieges unto you, to defend you from every creature, with all our power,
until we depart thrones, death take Us, or the world end. So say We, N.,
Rex.
QUEEN:
And so say We, N., Regina.
KING:
Let the new Laurel be vested as befits his/her station.
(Here a chaplet of laurel leaves is placed on the new peer's head, and a Laurel's cloak is
placed around their shoulders. NOTE: either or both may be left out at the candidate's
pleasure.)
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HERALD:
From ancient tires, the chaplet of laurel has been placed on the heads of
those worthy of special honor and recognition.
The cloak is the outward sign of the laurel's new status as a peer of the
Realm.
(The King raises the new Laurel to his/her feet, and the Queen hands back the tokens of
artistry.)
QUEEN:
Receive back these symbols of your fealty and achievement, and keep
them well, as you have hitherto.
KING:
Congratulations, Master/Mistress N. Go now to your peers.
(There is much hugging.)
KING:
Thank you my lords and ladies. You may retire.
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Invocation of the Pelican's Vigil
(The invocation may be performed by a herald, by the candidate's sponsor, or by a
senior Pelican.)
It is necessary that I address you, concerning aspects of Knighthood and Chivalry.
It is often said that Knighthood is an honor. It is surely that--but more, it is a
responsibility, which you should not take upon yourself lightly, but with sobriety and
sincerity. The oath you will soon swear will bind you in fealty to Coronet and Crown, a
fealty to be renewed with each reign; and it is well that you should understand what you
are about to promise.
In the ceremony where you are created a Peer, it is stated that the Land is
supported by three things: Service, Art, and Chivalry, and without any one of these, the
Dream fails, and the Land dies. The same is true of each individual Peer-these three
elements should be ever present in you.
The Knights are the Order of Chivalry, but no less chivalrous behaviour will be
expected of you. As a Peer of the Realm you must endeavour to live, as you have until
now, by the rules of courtesy and gentle behaviour. This courtly ideal is your guide in
your conduct with others, whether they be fellow Peers, or the humblest of the populace;
for indeed, the lowlier the station of those with whom you treat, the greater is your
influence over them. Deal with them justly and fairly, regardless of station, be gracious
and courteous to all, be an example to whom others can look. [This paragraph may be
read by a Knight.]
The Order of the Laurel is the order of the Arts and Sciences, but a Knight must
also encourage the Arts and Sciences, not just by appreciating them, but by participating
in their practice, for the greatest service you can render to your Land is to make it whole
and harmonious, and devoid of the beauty and braces of Art, that it cannot be. [This
paragraph way be read by a Laurel.]
The Order of the Pelican is unique among the three orders of Peerage. Every
Peer of the Realm, be they Knight, Laurel, or Pelican, has the responsibility to serve, not
only the Monarch,, but the land as a whole, each performing to the best of their abilities.
But the service expected of a Pelican is far greater than that expected of the other Peers,
and greater still than that expected of the populace at large. You must be the first to
offer your help, and the last to accept reward; you must not falter when the task becomes
more difficult than you anticipated; and you must not remain content with your past
accomplishments, for although they are great, and for this reason are you being created
a Peer, it is by your future achievements that you will be judged by those who seek to
follow the example of a Peer.
To accept elevation to the Peerage is to accept these responsibilities. I pray you,
keep these words in your heart, as you prepare for your new status.
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Creation of a Pelican
HERALD:
It has long been recognized that there are those among us who are much
deserving of high honor, but who, by reason of the nature and direction of
their services and achievement, come not to the glory of warrior or throne,
yet without whom our Land would not be half so blest.
For any Land is supported by three things: chivalry, service, and art, and
without any one of these, the Dream fails, and the land dies.
Therefore was created the Order of the Pelican, to recognize those who,
possessing all the other skills, virtues, and attributes appropriate to
members of the Peerage, shall also have distinguished themselves by
sustained and exemplary service to the Society by outstanding
achievement in the Arts and Sciences.
And the symbols of this Order is a medallion bearing a Pelican in her
Piety; for it was believed in ancient times that the Pelican would, when
necessary, nourish her young with blood from her own breast. Hence, the
Pelican represented sacrifice, and in time became the symbol of the good
servant. And this order ranks in precedence with the Chivalry and the
Order of the Laurel, and carries with it a Patent of Arm.
Their Majesties command the presence of all Masters and Mistresses of
the Order of the Pelican.
(The Laurels assemble and kneel. [Note: Their Majesties may call forward all the Orders
of Peerage, especially if there are few Pelicans present.])
ESCORT:
Your Majesties, having consulted with the Order, is it Your desire to
increase our numbers at this time
KING:
It is. Please bring the candidate forward.
(If there is to be no escort, these lines are omitted and the Herald says, "Their Majesties
call forward, N." The candidate comes forward, usually accompanied by banner bearers,
etc., and bearing some article of their craft. Candidate kneels.)
ESCORT:
Your Majesties, it is my privilege to present N., that he/she may be made
a member of our order.
KING:
Do you and the other members of your order affirm his/her worthiness for
this high honor, accepting him/her as your peer in service and the other
attributes of peerage?
PEERS:
We do.
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[If a member of each peerage will speak for the candidate, they should speak at this
time. The Crown (or the Herald) asks: "Is there a member of the Rose to speak?" Then
Laurel, then Chivalry, then Pelican. ]
KING:
My Queen, is it Your judgement that the candidate fulfills all the
requirements of a true Knight?
QUEEN.
It is, My Lord. All who know N. find him/her to be a gentleperson in all
respects.
(These last two lines way be omitted at the discretion of the Crown.)
KING:
N., right mindful of your achievement and service to our Land, and
responsive to the wishes of your peers, We are minded to create you a
Master/Mistress of the Pelican. Will you accept from Us this honor, and
the badge of your achievement, and will you swear fealty as befits a
Peer?
CANDIDATE: I will, Your Majesty.
HERALD:
Will you, to the best of your ability, continue in the cause of service, as
you most surely have until now, and seek to increase your labors and
talents nobly, and train any dependants you may have to do likewise, so
far as is within your powers?
CANDIDATE: I will.
KING:
Are you currently in fealty to another, from which you must be released
before you can take your vow?
CANDIDATE: I am, Your Majesty. I am a protégé of Master/Mistress N.
[The peer is called forward to release the candidate from fealty. These last two lines
may be omitted if the candidate is not in a fealty relationship.]
KING:
Let the scroll be read.
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HERALD:
Hear ye all and know that We, N. and N., King and Queen of
Drachenwald, , knowing well the extraordinary service done on behalf of
Our by Our subject N., who has by his/her sacrifices and labours as/in
[office or area of service] greatly enriched Our Kingdom, and hearing the
many voices lifted in his/her praise, do welcome him/her into our right
worthy and esteemed Order of the Pelican, to the acclaim of the
Companions thereof. And in token of his/her new estate, We do hereby
grant him/her Arms by Letters Patent, to wit, [blazon]. In witness whereto
We set Our hand and Seal this nth day of n, Anno Societatis xxx, being
xxxx of the Common Era. N., Rex N., Regina
(Herald hands scroll to King, who hands it to candidate. King then receives medallion
from the provider, usually a member of the Order. It is appropriate to here relate the
history, if any, of the medallion.)
KING:
N., take from Our hands this token of your achievement, and Our esteem.
(King places medallion around candidate's neck.)
KING:
Henceforth be Master/Mistress N. in Our land.
(Candidate places his hands folded between those of the King, or places his hands over
the King's upon the Sword of State.)
[If the candidate can memorize the Oath of Fealty, he/she my recite it; otherwise the
Herald should read it in a "repeat after me" fashion.)
HERALD:
Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, fealty and service to the Crown and
Kingdom of Drachenwald, to speak and to be silent, to do and to let be, to
come and to go, to strike and to spare, in such matters as concern this
land, in need or in plenty, in peace or in war, in living or in dying, until the
Crown depart Their thrones, death take me, or the world end. So say I …
KING:
All this do We hear, Master/Mistress N., and we, for our part, swear
fealty to you and to all your household. We promise to be true and worthy
lieges unto you, to defend you from every creature, with all our power,
until we depart thrones, death take Us, or the world end. So say We, N.,
Rex.
QUEEN:
And so say We, N., Regina.
KING:
Let the new Pelican be vested as befits his/her station.
(Here a cap of maintenance is placed on the new peer's head, and a Pelican's cloak is
placed around their shoulders. NOTE: either or both may be left out at the candidate's
pleasure.)
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HERALD:
The cap of maintenance is the symbol of the Pelican, for just as the cap
of maintenance supports the crown and makes it easier to bear, so the
Pelican supports the Kingdom and eases the burdens of its rulers.
The cloak is the outward sign of the Pelican's new status as a peer of the
Realm.
(The King raises the new Pelican to his/her feet.)
KING:
Congratulations, Master/Mistress N. Go now to your peers.
(There is much hugging.)
KING:
Thank you my lords and ladies. You may retire.
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Coronation of the King and Queen
(The outgoing King and Queen shall have concluded all Their business in Their final
court. After a recess, Coronation Court begins.)
HERALD:
All rise for Their Gracious Majesties, N. and N., King and Queen of
Drachenwald!
(Outgoing K/Q process in for the last time in as much panoply as possible, to musical
accompaniment if possible. They enter and are seated.)
HERALD:
Your Majesties, have you any words for these, Your people?
(They make any personal closing comments here. When They have finished, They rise
and join hands. Should the populace begin to rise also, the herald may exhort them to
remain seated.)
K/Q:
Good people of Our beloved land, hear these, Our last words to you as
Your King and Queen.
QUEEN:
Among the many realms of the Knowne World, Drachenwald has been
kept strong through the service and loyalty of you, her people. During
Our reign, many of you came before us to swear personal fealty.
KING:
But Our reign will soon be at an end, and therefore We, N. and N., do
now release from fealty all those who have sworn it to us. You have
served Us well and nobly, and We thank you. And if you would honor Us
in this one last thing, We would bid you all, serve likewise those who are
to follow US.
Herald, call forward Our heir, the Crown Prince of Drachenwald.
(The King way also ask for "Our heirs, the Crown Prince and Princess of Drachenwald; if
this option is selected, the later call for the Crown Princess is omitted.)
HERALD:
Their Majesties call before Them Prince N., heir to the throne of
Drachenwald.
(The Crown Prince and his entourage, standard bearer, etc. enter the hall. Entourage
move to the side of the aisle; Crown Prince bows, but remains standing.)
C PRINCE:
Your Majesty, You accepted me as Your successor on the night of my
victory in the Crown lists. I corn before You now to claim the Crown and
Throne of Drachenwald as is my right.
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KING:
Indeed they shall be yours, for you are my true and undoubted heir. Let
no one dispute your right!
(Here the CP may have a champion throw down a gauntlet in challenge, saying, "Let any
who would dispute this right come forward now, or forever be silent!". If this option is
selected, the King omits the statement, "Let no one dispute your right!")
QUEEN:
Your Highness, great are the burdens of the Crown; you cannot bear
them alone. Who will share this burden and rule beside you?
CPRINCE:
She who inspired me to victory, N.
QUEEN:
Herald, call forward N.
HERALD:
Their Majesties call before Them the Crown Princess N., heiress of
Drachenwald.
(Crown Princess and her entourage, standard bearer, etc. enter the hall. Entourage
move to the opposite side of the aisle from the C Prince's entourage; C Princess bows,
then joins C Prince, taking his hand.)
HERALD:
Heirs to the thrones of Drachenwald, listen well. As King and Queen You
will stand highest in the sight of Your people, but You must nonetheless
take upon Yourselves the heaviest burdens and the gravest
responsibilities.
QUEEN:
You must at all times place the good of the Kingdom before Your own
interests.
KING:
You must be a source of strength and wisdom for Your people.
QUEEN:
You must see that the scales of justice balance fairly for high and low
alike.
KING:
You must be foremost in valour upon the battle ground and gentlest in
courtesy of all the Nobles in Your hall.
QUEEN:
You must foster the pursuits of peace and beauty as well as the arts of
war.
KING:
You must take counsel, make just laws, and, should dark trouble come to
the land, You must lead Your people back to prosperity. Knowing these
things, do You still desire to take up the Crowns of Drachenwald?
C PRINCE:
With all my heart.
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C PRINCESS: As do I, Your Majesties.
KING:
Then let the Seneschal forward to administer the Oath of Investiture.
(The Seneschal comes forward and stands beside the Queen's throne. At this
time, the C Prince and C Princess way wish to relinquish any personal fealties
which are in conflict with the oaths They are about to take.)
SENESCHAL: Will You, N. and N., rule wisely as King and Queen over our beloved
Kingdom of Drachenwald, and do so in accordance with her laws, and the
Corpora of the Society?
CP/CP:
We so swear. '
SENESCHAL: Will You deal justly with great and small, and keep Drachenwald mighty in
battle, noble in honor, and vigorous in the Arts and Sciences?
CP/CP:
We so swear.
SENESCHAL: And when a new Crown Prince and Princess in Their time come to claim
the Thrones from You, even as You do now, will You leave to Them a
Realm strong and proud?
CP/CP:
We will, upon Our Honor.
SENESCHAL: Kneel now to swear the Oath of Fealty.
(C Prince and C Princess kneel before the King and Queen, either with hands
folded between those of the respective Crown, or with hands placed over Their
hands upon the Sword of State.)
[If the C Prince and C Princess can memorize the Oath of Fealty, They may recite
it; otherwise the Herald should read it in a "repeat after me" fashion. i
HERALD:
Here do We swear, by mouth and hand, freely and unreservedly, fealty
and service unto the Crown and Kingdom of Drachenwald, putting them
first in Our loyalties before all other kingdoms and lands. We promise to
uphold the laws of this land and bear faith to its people in all matters
concerning this Realm, until We depart our thrones, death takes Us, or
the world ends. So say We, N. and N.
(Two courtiers [traditionally, these are seneschals of local groups] come forward
with cushions and stand beside the C Prince and C Princess. As simultaneously
as possible, the King and Queen remove the coronets from the heads of the C
Prince and C Princess and place them on the cushions. The courtiers bow and
retire, followed by the personal standard bearers of the C Prince and C Princess
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who have furled the personal banners upon completion of the oaths. The King
and Queen simultaneously remove Their crowns and hold them above the C
Prince's and C Princess's heads. [By tradition, all headwear of the populace which
can be easily removed is doffed at this time and left off until after the
proclamation.
KING:
QUEEN:
N.
N.
K/Q TOGETHER:
(name of the Crown Prince)
(name of the Crown Princess)
Be thou King/Queen.
(They simultaneously place the Crowns on the Heirs' heads. They then raise the
Heirs to Their feet and lead them to the thrones, standing aside so They may be
seen by the populace.)
HERALD:
People of Drachenwald! Behold Their Gracious Majesties, N., your
undoubted King, and N., your undoubted Queen! Rulers of the ancient
lands of Drachenwald, from Nordrmark and Aarnimetsä to Adamastor,
monarchs of the island lands of Insula Draconis, Lough Devnaree and
Nea Nikopolis, Sole Sovereigns of all the lying east of the Atlantic Sea!
For Their Majesties, Vivant! Vivant! Vivant!
(Outgoing K/Q step back in front of New K/Q and bow.)
OLD KING:
Your Majesties, please let us be the first to congratulate You both and
wish You all success and a bountiful reign. And, if You will, allow me the
honor to be the first to crave a boon of You...
KING:
If it be within Our power and not against the laws of Our land, it shall be
thine.
OLD KING:
For the first time in six months, might we retire from the Royal Presence?
KING:
Go, with Our blessings, and the thanks of Drachenwald.
(Old king and old queen bow and retire, followed by their personal retainers, their
personal banners [which have been unfurled], etc,.)
HERALD:
For Their Excellencies, N. and N., vivant!
Let the Regalia of Drachenwald be presented.
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(The regalia has traditionally been presented by seneschals of local areas. If
space is limited, regalia should be presented by the officers of state, as they will
need to up to swear fealty next anyway; this eliminates the need for getting the
seneschals back out of court.)
SNSCHAL A: Your Majesty, King N., Your subjects present into Your keeping the Sword
(or Kingdom of State. We pray You, wield it that Drachenwald may be unequaled in
Seneschal)
strength and valor.
KING:
So shall I do.
SNSCHAL B: Your Majesty, Queen N., Your subjects present into Your keeping the
(Or Kingdom Scepter of the Arts and Sciences. We pray You, nurture and protect
MoAS)
them, for Beauty, Love and Music are the soul of Drachenwald.
QUEEN:
So shall I do.
SNSCHAL C: Your Majesties, Your subjects present into Your keeping this shield,
(Or Kingdm
bearing the black dragon Albion, the symbol of Drachenwald. We pray
Marshal)
You, defend Your people from every danger and protect Your land from
any who would dare threaten it.
K/Q:
So shall we do.
SNSCHAL D: Your Majesties, Your subjects present into Your keeping this candle. We
(Or Kingdom pray You, let Light, Truth, and wisdom be at the Heart of Drachenwald.
Chronicler)
QUEEN:
So shall they be.
SNSCHAL E: Your Majesties, Your subjects present into Your keeping this Scepter of
(Or Kingdom the Jester. We pray You, let mirth and merriment ring through Your halls,
Chirurgeon) for truly is it said that laughter heals the most grievous wounds.
KING:
So shall we do.
SENESCHAL: Your Majesties, the Officers of State would swear fealty to You.
KING:
Let them come forward.
(The officers approach and kneel. Herald may administer the oath from the
kneeling position or may instruct another herald to take up the vacated position
next to the King.)
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HERALD:
Do you, the Officers of Drachenwald, swear fealty and service to the
Crown of Drachenwald, vowing to faithfully discharge your offices,
obeying Their Majesties, lawful commands in all matters that concern this
land; and, mindful that the harmony of Drachenwald springs from your
own deeds, vow to deal courteously and fairly with those of every degree,
until the Crown depart Their thrones, death takes you, or the world ends?
OFFICERS:
We so swear.
KING:
And we, for Our part, swear fealty to These, Our Kingdom officers. We
promise to be true and worthy lieges unto them, to support their noble
efforts and to defend them and those who serve them from every
creature, with all Our power, until We depart Our thrones, death takes Us,
or the world ends. So say We, N., Rex.
QUEEN:
And so say We, N., Regina.
(The K/Q my choose to raise the officers, to give them token of their fealty, or
simply to dismiss them.)
HERALD:
Let all the peers of Drachenwald come forward.
(Peers come forward and kneel.)
[Note: The Crown may choose to call the individual peerage circles and have each
group swear fealty. If so, this should be done in order of precedence: Chivalry, Laurels,
Pelicans, and then Royal Peers. It has been the tradition in Drachenwald for the peers
to take individual and personal statements of fealty. Since this is done one at a time, it
is a lengthy process and because of this fact, the practice has often been not done for
some of the last several reigns. It is an option, however, and may be preferable if only a
few peers are present for the Coronation. ]
HERALD:
Do you, the peers of Drachenwald, swear fealty and service to the Crown
of Drachenwald, to speak and to be silent, to do and to let be, to come
and to go, to serve and instruct, in such matters as concern this land, in
need or in plenty, in peace or in war, in living or in dying, until the Crown
depart Their thrones, death takes you, or the world ends?
PEERS:
We so swear.
KING:
And we, for Our part, swear fealty to these, the Peers of Drachenwald.
We promise to be true and worthy lieges unto them, to defend them and
their households from every creature, with all Our power, until We depart
Our thrones, death takes Us, or the world ends. So say We, N., Rex.
QUEEN:
And so say We, N., Regina.
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(The King and Queen generally raise the peers to their feet. They may give them
some token of their fealty. The peers bow and withdraw.)
HERALD:
All rise for Their Gracious Majesties, N. and N., King and Queen of
Drachenwald!
(The King and Queen process out with Their entourage.' The Herald my exhort the
populace to further cheering:
Long live the King and Queen of Drachenwald! Vivant! Vivant! Vivant! Long live
Drachenwald! Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!)
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Investiture of Earl/Count and Countess (Lady of the Rose)
HERALD:
Their Majesties call before them, N. and N., for they have done great
service, and we would honor them.
(They come forward with their entourage, usually bearing the cometal coronets on
cushions. Personal banners may also be included. The countess is usually
attended by several members of the orders of the Edelweiss and the Rose. They
kneel before the K/Q.)
KING:
N., having by your valour, skill, and strength at arms won the of this, Our
Kingdom, and having served honourably as its King, We affirm you as
Earl/Count and Royal Peer. Will you accept this honor from our Hand?
EARL:
I will, Your Majesty.
KING:
Let the scroll-be read.
HERALD:
Be it known to all unto whom these presents shall come that We, N. and
N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, are well pleased with Our servant,
N., and find him richly deserving of reward, as he has lately ruled over
these Our lands with wisdom and justice. We are therefore minded to
create him Earl/Count and Royal Peer, bestowing upon him a Patent of
Arms, and we do further grant unto him the achievement of displaying a
helm arrayed with a cometal coronet above his coat-of-arms. Done by
Our Hand this nth day of n, A.S. xx, being xxxx of the Common Era. N.
Rex N. Regina
(Herald hands scroll to King, who hands it to Earl/Count.)
KING:
Let His Excellency receive the Coronet of his new rank.
(King takes cometal coronet and holds it above Earl/Counts head.)
Be thou henceforth known as Earl/Count N.
(King places coronet on Earl/Count's head, then raises him to stand beside King's
throne.)
QUEEN:
N., having by your beauty, grace, and virtue inspired your champion to
win for you the Crown of this, Our Realm, and having served honourably
as its Queen, We do hereby affirm you as Countess, Royal Peer, and
Lady of the Rose. Will you accept this horror from Our Hands?
COUNTESS: I will, Your Majesty.
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QUEEN:
Let the scroll be read.
HERALD:
Be it known to all unto whom these presents shall come that We, N. and
N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, are well pleased with Our servant,
N., and find her richly deserving of reward, as she has lately ruled over
these our lands with grace and courtesy. We are therefore minded to
create her Countess and Royal Peer, bestowing upon her a Patent of
Arms. And We do further recognize her as a Lady of the Rose, and grant
her the achievement of bearing a wreath of roses above her coat-of-arms.
Done by Our Hand this nth day of n, A.S. xx, being xxxx of the Common
Era. N. Rex N. Regina
(Herald hands scroll to Queen, who hands it to Countess.)
QUEEN:
Let Her Excellency receive the Coronet of her new rank.
(Queen takes Countess coronet and holds it above Countess's head.)
Be thou henceforth known as Countess N.
(Queen places coronet on Countess' head.)
HERALD:
For Their Excellencies, the new Earl/Count and Countess Vivant! Vivant!
Vivant!
[NOTE: If desired, the new Earl/Count and Countess may swear fealty at this time.]
Here do we swear, by mouth and hand, fealty and service to the Crown
and Kingdom of Drachenwald. As we have ruled this land in faith, so
shall we keep that faith henceforth, that we may, by our example, foster
chivalry, courtesy, and honor throughout the land, until the Crown depart
Their thrones, death takes us, or the world ends. So say we, N. and N.
KING:
And We, for Our part, swear fealty to these Royal Peers of Drachenwald.
We promise to be true and worthy lieges to them and all their household,
to protect and defend them against every creature, with all Our power,
until We depart from Our thrones, death takes Us, or the world ends. So
say We, N., Rex.
QUEEN:
And so say We, N., Regina
KING:
My Lord Earl/Count, My Lady Countess, We thank you.
(Earl/Count and Countess bow and depart with their entourage.)
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Investiture of Duke and Duchess
HERALD:
Their Majesties call before them, N. and N., for they have done great
service, and we would horror them.
(They come forward with their entourage, usually bearing the cometal coronets on
cushions. Personal banners may also be included. They kneel before the K/Q.)
KING:
N., having by your valour, skill, and strength at arms twice ,won the Crown
of this, Our Kingdom, and having twice served honourably as its King, we
affirm you as Duke. Will you accept this horror from Our Hand?
DUKE:
I will, Your Majesty.
KING:
Let the scroll be read.
HERALD:
Be it known to all unto whom these presents shall come that We, N. and
N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, are well pleased with Our servant,
N., and find him richly deserving of reward, as he has twice ruled over
these Our lands with wisdom and justice. We are therefore minded to
create him Duke, and grant him the achievement of displaying a helm
arrayed with a ducal coronet above his coat-of-arms, which he holds by
letters Patent . Done by Our hand this nth day of nn, AS. xx, being xxxx
of the common Era. N. Rex N. Regina
(Herald hands scroll to King, who hands it to the duke.
KING:
Let His Grace receive the Coronet of his new rank.
(King takes ducal coronet and holds it above duke's head.)
Be thou henceforth known as Duke N.
(King places coronet on duke's head, then raises him to stand beside King ' s throne. )
QUEEN:
N., having by your beauty, grace, and virtue twice inspired your champion
to win for you the Crown of this, Our Realm, and having twice served
honourably as its Queen, We do hereby affirm you as Duchess. Will you
accept this honor from Our Hands?
DUCHESS:
I will, Your Majesty.
QUEEN:
Let the scroll be read.
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HERALD:
Be it known to all unto wham these presents shall come that We. N. and
N., King and Queen of Drachenwald, are well pleased with our servant,
N., and find her richly deserving of reward, as she has twice ruled over
these Our lands with grace and courtesy. We are therefore minded to
create her Duchess, and grant her the achievement of displaying a wreath
of roses and strawberry leaves above her coat-of-arms, which she holds
by letters Patent. Done by Our Hand this nth day of nn, A.S. xx, being
xxxx of the common Era. N. Rex N. Regina
(Herald hands scroll to Queen, who hands it to Duchess.)
QUEEN:
Let Her Grace receive the Coronet of her new rank.
(Queen takes Duchess's, coronet and holds it over Duchess's, head.)
Be thou henceforth known as Duchess N.
(Queen places coronet on Duchess's head.)
HERALD:
For Their Graces, the newest Duke and Duchess! Vivant! Vivant! Vivant!
[NOTE: If desired, the new Duke and Duchess may swear fealty at this time:
Here do we swear, by mouth and hand, fealty and service to the Crown
and Kingdom of Drachenwald. As we have ruled this land in faith, so
shall we keep that faith henceforth, that we may, by our example foster
chivalry, courtesy, and honor throughout the land, until the Crown depart
Their thrones, death takes us, or the world ends. So say we, N. and N.
KING:
And we, for our part, swear fealty to these Royal peers of Drachenwald.
We promise to be true and worthy lieges to them and all their household,
to protect and defend them against every creature, with all Our power,
until We depart from our thrones, death takes us, or the world ends. So
say We, N. Rex.
QUEEN:
And so say We, N., Regina.
KING:
My Lord Duke, My Lady Duchess, We thank you.
(Duke and Duchess bow and depart with their entourage.)
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