Most scrolls are composed of the same set of key phrases arranged in different ways. Each of the phrases has a variety of equivalents, many of which are listed in this section. Phrases may be interchanged to suit your style, your favorite capital letter, the recipient, or the amount of space required.
Medieval scrolls also followed a set pattern. They were composed of several parts, which varied in content and degree of usage according to the rank of the grantor, the chancery in which it was produced and the time period. Many of these parts are present in the “typical” Trimarian scroll. Such a scroll may be outlined as follows:
Address (Be it known that...)
Intitulation (We, ____ and _____, King and Queen of Trimaris...)
Notification & Exposition (... having heard much praise of recipient’s name, especially...)
Disposition (... are pleased to bestow <award>…)
Corroboration & Date (Done by our hand...)
Signatures
The following guidelines can be used to create a variety of scroll wordings. As long as the basic pattern is followed, exercise your creativity. If you think of a new or unusual variant, it might be a good idea to check it out with the Triskele Herald.
I) BASIC AWARD WORDING:
Be it known that We ____ and ____, King and Queen of Trimaris, do make unto name of the recipient, by reason of state the reason, and therefore award him/her, name of award or order, [Add blazon here as registered on scrolls for some awards, if required.] Done this day and month, year Anno Societatis, being year Gregorian at event in place {if desired}.
II) ADDRESS:
All nobility, know ye by these presents that ...
All shall know that ...
Be it known unto all that We ...
Come forward all and know that We ...
Do ye all here ant tell others that We ...
Due commendations and Greetings ...
For as much as We ...
Greetings to all to whom there presents come: We ...
Hear ye all these presents: We ...
Hear now the words of His/Her Most Glorious Majesty…
It shall be known unto all that ...
Know ye all to whom these presents come that We ...
Know that We ...
Let it be known to all ...
May it be known to all that ...
Now let it be known to all ...
One and all shall know ...
Pray let all know that We ...
Proclaim to all gentles and nobles, that ...
Proclaim unto all that We ...
Salutations to all to whom these presents come ...
See, read, hear, and understand by these presents, that ...
Tell all that We…

To all to whom these presents come, greetings. We...
Unto all to whom these presents come, know that ...
Verily We ...
We ...
Whereas We ...
Ye all shall know that We ...
III) INTITULATION:
Period scrolls seldom gave Kings or Queens a last name, so only first names are needed for our purposes.
The names of the Royalty are in the front of Talewinds, as well as on the Trimaris website
(www.trimaris.org). Double- and triple-check the spellings.
... We, first names of King and Queen, King and Queen of Trimaris ...
... We, first names only, Rex and Regina Trimaris ...
... We, first names only, King and Queen of Trimaris ...
... We, first names only, King and Queen of these lands from sea, to sea, to sea
... We, first names only, King and Queen of the Laurel Kingdom of Trimaris ...
... We, King’s first name, King by right of arms of Trimaris and Queen’s first name, Queen of the Kingdom of Trimaris ...
... We, King’s first name, King by right of arms of the Kingdom of Trimaris, and Queen’s first name, Our
Queen of Love and Beauty ...
... We, King’s first name, King by right of arms of the Kingdom of Trimaris, and Queen’s first name, by
Grace and Courtesy, Queen of the Kingdom of Trimaris...
In some cases, the award is given only by the King/ Sovereign or only by the Queen/ Consort. Check the award descriptions and the sample wordings, especially if you are unsure.
QUEEN BY RIGHT OF ARMS
At some point, the winner of a Crown Tournament will be a Lady fighter, and the Kingdom will then have as its next monarch a Queen by Right of Arms. When this does happen, there will have to be changes to the intitulation of all of the scroll texts. These will have to read:
... We Queen’s first name, Queen by right of arms in the Kingdom of {Trimaris} and King’s first name,
Our King ...
Many variations are possible. Refer to the sample texts at the beginning of this section for alternate wordings, and make the necessary changes.
IV) NOTIFICATION AND EXPOSITION:
This is made up of two parts: the lead-in phrase (examples below) and the reason, which is usually provided. If the reason is not given, “service to Our Realm” or “Whose service has greatly benefited Our
Realm” will do.
... finding Ourselves in receipt of many good reports of name...
... having heard much good of name, especially as ...
... having observed the many good works and labours of name...
... name, having greatly improved the lot of Our subjects by ...
... who has laboured long and hard in Our lands...
... name, who has made himself/herself worthy of advancement by ...
... name, who has distinguished himself/herself ...
... having weighed well the works and labours of name,...

... name, having given greatly and unstintingly of his/her skills and energies for ...
... right mindful of the high esteem in which name is held by Our Kingdom and Ourselves ...
The name of the recipient is usually included in the Notification and Exposition section. The name will, of course, be provided to you. Please double- and triple-check the spelling of all names. If you have any doubts about the spelling, check with the Sextant Pursuivant.
When using adjectives to describe the recipient, tailor them to fit the person. If the sex of the recipient is not indicated by the name, it may be reflected in the choice of adjectives. If you are not sure of the gender implied by the name, contact the Court Herald or the Triskele Herald, or consult the Trimarian Rolles
Royale. If you are in real doubt, then and only then use “they”, “their” and “them”.
Some examples of adjectives that could be used for men are: good, loyal, faithful, noble, brave, excellent, wise, courteous, beloved. Some examples of those that may be used for women are: fair, gracious, good, noble, wise, courteous, beloved, etc.
V) DISPOSITION:
This section states the award given to the recipient by the Crown or the Coronets. Check the name of the award and the proper spelling. Leave enough space on the scroll to include the badge for the award (if one has been passed).
Some Kingdom level awards automatically include an Award, Grant or Patent of Arms. [In some cases, a
Baronial level award carries an Award of Arms, with the Crown’s permission.] Others may have an Award or Grant of Arms added by the Crown’s choice.
... are minded to make unto name of recipient an award of arms in recognition of his/her service to the
Kingdom of Trimaris, specifically ...
The following should be used only if the recipient’s arms are passed.
... in recognition of his/her achievement, do We award him/her the sole right and title to the following
Arms, blazoned: <blazon>...
... are We moved to advance and commend him/her with these Arms, <blazon> ...
... and wishing to show what rewards are earned by such service do We award him/her the sole and exclusive right to bear these Arms: <blazon>...
... do We award him/her the sole and exclusive right to bear these Arms through the Known World:
<blazon> ...
... give unto him/her the following Arms that all may know his/her worth: <blazon>...
... We bestow upon him/her these Arms: <blazon>...
... We bestow upon him/her the right to bear: <blazon> ...
The colon preceding the blazon may be replaced by one of the following phrases:
... We bestow upon him/her the right to bear <blazon> ...
... to wit: ... <blazon>...
... blazoned: ... <blazon> ...
... And he/she shall bear: <blazon> ...
These examples may be used to follow the blazon:
... <blazon> ... as Arms within the Society for Creative Anachronism without let or hindrance from any person and the rights and responsibilities conveyed by his/her elevation to this rank from this day onward ...
... <blazon> ... to be borne by him/her and no other through the Known World
... <blazon> ... to be borne and displayed by Lord/Lady recipient’s name and none other in all the lands of the Known World ...

Never use “... do We Grant...” on an Award of Arms scroll. This implies a Grant of Arms, which is something quite different, and the scroll will have to be re-done with the proper wording.
VI) THE BLAZON AND EMBLAZON
Blazon: written description of the device
Emblazon: picture of device
The blazon and emblazon will be provided when possible; check with your regional Herald to be certain.
Check the Trimarian Rolles Royale, or the Pictoral Dictionary for possible existence of the registered item.
If there is no registered device, place a shield blank and penciled lines for the blazon to be added at a later date. Adding a copy of the alphabet style used will help the scribe completing the scroll later keep the scroll consistent.
If the recipient has already received an Award of Arms and has a device passed by the College of Heralds, the device may still be included in the illumination whether or not the award conveys a Grant or Patent.
VII) CORROBORATION AND DATE:
Corroboration consists of a phrase confirming that the award has been given by the King and Queen (or in some cases, the territorial Baron and/or Baroness), with the addition of the date of the presentation and the place that the presentation took place. The name of the event may be used, but this, and that of the place given, is totally optional. The phrase used in corroboration consists of one of the openings listed below plus the date-place-event in various orders. For example:
Done this thirty-first day of February, Anno Societatis XXIX, sitting on Our thrones in Our Barony of No
Name, at the Feast of Good Cheer, in testimony where of We have set Our Hands.
Phrases for corroboration:
Awarded ...
Awarded by Us ...
By Our Hand ...
By Our Hand and Seal ...
Done ...
Done by Us ...
Done under Our Hand ...
Given ...
Given by Us ...
Given under Our Hand ...
In witness where of have We set Our Hand ...
Follow the phrase with the date of the award; the place and event are optional, but are a good addition.
Given this (number) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year of the Society), being (current year) of the
(Gregorian Calendar).
“Gregorian Calendar”, “Common Reckoning”, and “Common Era” are acceptable alternate terms.
VIII) THE SIGNATURE SPACES:
Lines drawn in ink for signatures are not period, so if you want to use a line to indicate where the signatures should be, use a lightly penciled line. Signature spaces may also be indicated by writing Rex and

Regina, or King and Queen, or Sovereign and Consort and a space for the Triskele Herald, if needed and leaving a blank circle for the Triskele Herald seal. Whatever way you choose, be sure to leave sufficient amount of space for the signatures.
For an Award of Arms, Grant of Arms, or Patents of Arms, and any of the Peerage scrolls, there must be added a statement of affirmation from the College of Arms in regard to the arms blazoned on the scroll along with a signature or seal space for the Triskele Herald. This text is as follows:
The College of Arms, finding no impediment to such Arms as here blazoned, acknowledges their exclusive assignment to recipient, (a signature space for the Triskele Herald).
This text is placed under the signature of the King and Queen and may be written in a smaller sized script.
On scrolls for the Order of the Rose and Emerald Seas, the Queen’s name and signature must precede that of the King’s.
SCRIBE’S SIGNATURE
Always sign your work. Small name in a not-to-obvious place or a maker’s mark will do fine. “Scripsit’ is
Latin for “written by” and is appropriate before or after your name. Other descriptive used are:
... mefecit (made by)
... pinxit (painted by)
... per mano (by the hand of)
... faciebat (fashioned by)
... deliniavit (drawn by)
Or, if your hand has not been too badly cramped, this line:
* Written by the hand of Our scribe (scribe’s name) this day of the month, in the XX year of the Kingdom of Trimaris.
TRANSPORTATION OF SCROLLS
It is better to transport scrolls flat whenever possible. A portfolio may be made from pieces of strong cardboard or a commercially produced one can be purchased inexpensively. If you are going to store a scroll for any length of time, you should try to get an acid-free plastic to protect the work. If you have time after finishing a scroll, you may want to make an inexpensive portfolio for the recipient to transport their scroll home without damage. Roll it only as a last resort, as this can damage the scroll; however, if the scroll has gold foil or gold powder work, rolling it may cause this to fall off. NEVER, EVER FOLD IT!
The best way to transport the scroll is to take it to the event yourself or by another attendee. If you are required to mail a scroll, you must ensure that, however it is wrapped, it arrives at its destination in the best possible condition. If at all possible, protect the scroll with a very stiff cardboard backing, or some other material that will not bend easily. If you must, use a large-diameter mailing cylinder, but remember that your scroll will have to be flattened out by whoever will receive it.
Address the parcel clearly: ABSOLUTELY NO CALLIGRAPHY on the label. If time is no problem, use the US Postal System. Sending it by registered mail moves it faster through the postal system than by ordinary first class. If you are faced with a close deadline, send your work overnight via the US Postal
Service or any of the courier services (UPS, DHL, Federal Express, etc.). It will cost a little more, but you can be assured that it will get there on time. Just as you would double-check all spellings on the scroll (you did double-check, right?), double-check the name and address to which you are sending the scroll. Why have one more reason for the scroll being delayed in transit?

Check with the person to whom are sending the scroll. Are they at home all day to receive overnight or
Courier Service packages? They may not want to drive a half-hour or more to the post-office or courier service building to pick-up a missed delivery. Can they receive mail at work? Some companies frown on receiving personal mail at work, and in some cases, all incoming mail is subject to being opened and examined.
Generally you will be sending scrolls to the King and/or Queen, but time constraints may require you to send the scroll to someone else, e.g. the Chart Herald, the seneschal of the hosting group, the autocrat, etc.
Make sure the person receiving the package is aware that only the King and/or Queen (or the presiding
Royalty or their representatives) should open it.
It is a good idea to keep a photocopy or photograph of the scroll before sending it. This way, you have a record of your work, can refer to it for future scrollwork, and can be an inspiration to others to learn calligraphy and/or illumination.