These are the scroll texts that were written by Saito Takauji during the reign of Damien II and Issabell (who doesn’t get a post-nominal traditionally but should). Some French in the pre-prints done by myself, and some (and corrections) done by THLady Annora Reyner<\/p>\n
Award of Arms:<\/b><\/p>\n
For 52 years the fields have heard the clash of steel and seen the glory of arms. For 52 years, music has played and the balls have been grand. For 52 years the Laurel Kingdoms have been tended by faithful servants, and the realms enriched.<\/span><\/p>\n ____________ has joined that lineage, taken the first steps into the glory and beauty of Calontir. So now do Le Roi Damien, the Glory of Calontir, and <\/span>La<\/span> Reine Issabell, the Falcon\u2019s Beauty, mark this gentle with the first honor of the Society. By law and custom let them be Awarded Arms, and take their place in the ancient dance and pageantry.<\/span><\/p>\n Sealed on the ___ day of ___________, 52 years since the founding of the Society.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le<\/span> Roi<\/span> La<\/span> Reine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Swan:<\/b><\/p>\n La<\/span> belle Calontir! None are her equal in silver, none her greater in gold. Silk flows from the workshops of her tailors, rings and diadems from her jewelers, and a thousand other arts to light her cities and adorn her walls in glory.<\/span><\/p>\n Le Roi, Damien, has seen art flourish as in the ancient days. <\/span>La<\/span> Reine, Issabell, has been a patron of the arts as the great Queens of old. Together they call before them those who make the lands shine in the light and glow beneath the moon. ____________ has been more than the dawn, a light of <\/span>la<\/span><\/i> Terre du Coeur<\/span><\/i>. Pin the Golden Swan on them, and let the joy of their art spread through the land!<\/span><\/p>\n Proclaimed on the __ day of _______, in the 52<\/span>nd<\/span> Year of the Society.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le<\/span> Roi<\/span> La<\/span> Reine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leather Mallet:<\/b><\/p>\n The hammer beats a song, the percussion of the glory of Calontir. It rings through the land, proclaiming the works of the craftsman of <\/span>la Terre du Coeur<\/span><\/i>, and can be heard throughout all the Kingdoms of the Laurel.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien, Le Roi, and Issabell, La <\/span>b<\/span>elle Reine, command the craftsman of Calontir to attend to their words and deeds. ____________, noble born and Falcon subject, has gilded the halls and brightened the keeps of the land. <\/span>The Order of the Leather Mallet<\/span> is their right and honor, their glory the Kingdom they have enriched.<\/span><\/p>\n Sealed on the __ day of _______, Anno Societatis 52.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le<\/span> Roi<\/span> La<\/span> Reine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Torse:<\/b><\/p>\n Service is to the Kingdom as the sun is to the field of golden wheat. It is the lifeblood, the glory, and the key\u2014without it there can be nothing but waste and rot. Service is the welcome summer with the soft sunlight, driving away the long black night.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pelican Queen Issabell knows well the gentle dawn that banishes the cold. The Cross King, Damien, has held the weight of responsibility on his broad shoulders. They see in ___________ a fellow burden bearer, a light of the Kingdom, and reward them accordingly. Let their name be added to the roll of the Order of the Torse, and its namesake adorn their arms and accoutrements.<\/span><\/p>\n Done this __ day of ___________, Anno Societatis 52, in the reign of the 68<\/span>th<\/span> Crown of la Terre du Coeur.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le<\/span> Roi<\/span> La<\/span> Reine<\/span><\/p>\n (<\/span>Note: Lines adapted from \u2018The Parliament of Fowls\u2019 by Geoffrey Chaucer)<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Iren Fyrd:<\/b><\/p>\n Under an oak tree, by a rosebush, there is a spear made of ash-wood and iron. There stands a warrior who stands against all, noble in carriage and proud of bearing. They are the guardian of la Terre du Coeur, their enemies fleeing their wrath.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien, <\/span>le<\/span> Roi <\/span>f<\/span>\u00e9roce, has long held the spear. Issabell, <\/span>la<\/span> Reine <\/span>chasseuse<\/span>, has seen the arrow darkened skies. As Roland and Oliver fought at Roncevaux, ____________ has stood in the pass and laid death upon the foe. Damien gives them a new a spear, and Issabell the badge of the Iren-Fyrd upon their breast lays. Surrender not the lands of your King, they say, and ever shall be your reward.<\/span><\/p>\n Written in the law and proclaimed in the land on the __ day of ___________, in the 52<\/span>nd<\/span> year of the Society.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le <\/span>Roi<\/span> La <\/span>Reine<\/span><\/p>\n .<\/span><\/p>\n Stile-Fyrd:<\/b><\/p>\n At Roncevaux the Saracens shattered against Roland\u2019s flashing Durendal. Charlemagne brought low the foe with his mighty Joyeuse. And Ogier the Dane slew the giant Brehus with the brilliant Curtana.<\/span><\/p>\n There is one whose blade has sung like those in a chanson. They have stood in the pass and brought death to the foe; they have held the ground and defended la Terre du Coeur from all who would come. Damien and Issabell, <\/span>le <\/span>Roi et <\/span>la <\/span>Reine des \u00c9p\u00e9es, know well their worth. With one voice they sing the song of __________, and name them to the Order of the Stile-Fyrd. Let their blade be legend, let their name be eternal.<\/span><\/p>\n Written in to <\/span>le <\/span>Chanson de la Terre du Coeur<\/span><\/i> on the __ day of ________________, in the 52<\/span>nd<\/span> year of glory.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le <\/span>Roi<\/span> La <\/span>Reine<\/span> (Note: Roi et Reine des Epees means King and Queen of Swords; Chanson de la Terre du Coeur means Song of the Land of Heart).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eo-Fyrd<\/b><\/p>\n The snap of banners in the breeze heralds the tournament, the steel shod dance of horsemen in the joust. La Terre du Coeur is no stranger to the hastilude, the joust, and the melee; and many songs are sung of those who find glory in them.<\/span><\/p>\n __________ has well sallied forth in saddle and stirrup, and thundered in harness to meet the challenge. Their banner has flown in glory and their honor is never impeached. Le Roi, the chevalier Damien, and la Reine, the joyous Issabell, name them and their steed to the Eo-Fyrd, for all have seen their skill and know their prowess.<\/span><\/p>\n Done at <\/span>(GROUP NAME HERE)<\/span> under the seal of the Crown, <\/span>(DAY)<\/span> (MONTH)<\/span>, Anno Societatis 52.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le <\/span>Roi<\/span> La <\/span>Reine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Boga-Fyrd<\/b><\/p>\n Few are the foemen whose flesh has felt no wound from the sharp arrows of La Terre du Coeur, that wage war in the name of its Crown. Fierce Issabell, la Reine <\/span>chasseuse<\/span>, has seen the dark skies and loosed the arrows flight. Brave Damien, le Roi des Falcons, has flooded his enemies with the bloody iron rain. <\/span><\/p>\n Knowing the valor of the archers of the land, in ancient days an order was created. Now <\/span>l<\/span>e Roi et la Reine add one to the ranks of these Boga-Fyrd, grant them fletching for their arrows and honor to their name. Let _____________ be remembered in song, for their arrows have told the tale of Calontir.<\/span><\/p>\n Sealed at (GROUP NAME HERE) by Our hands this __ day of ___________, in the 52<\/span>nd<\/span> year of the Society and the 33<\/span>rd<\/span> year of Calontir.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le <\/span>Roi<\/span> La <\/span>Reine<\/span><\/p>\n (Note: A<\/span><\/i>dapted from Christine de Pizan, Ballad XVII).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Falcon\u2019s Claw:<\/b><\/p>\n Roland was not born a knight; he learned the dance of blades as a boy, and grew to teach his Oliver in turn. Good King Damien grew from an acorn into a mighty oak by the teachings of Hirsch. So all warriors are not born, but grown.<\/span><\/p>\n ____________ has shown a keen mind and a swift arm. Damien et Issabell, <\/span>le <\/span>Roi et <\/span>la <\/span>Reine, have seen with Their eyes and known with Their hearts. Therefore they proclaim with Their will that the Order of the Falcon\u2019s Claw be given, so that the warriors of the Kingdom may grow.<\/span><\/p>\n Done this ___ day of ____________, in the 52<\/span>nd<\/span> year of tournaments and steel.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le <\/span>Roi<\/span> La <\/span>Reine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Purple Feather<\/b><\/p>\n A song is written note by note, and beautiful calligraphy begins with a single letter. All art is made only with an effort to begin, and the skill of the artisans and crafters of Calontir is no different. Each must learn their trade piece by piece, and each must begin somewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n __________ has taken their fledgling steps in a skill that glorifies the realm. Damien, le Roi de la Terre du Coeur, has seen their youthful work. Issabell, la Reine, has seen the evidence of their growing skill. For this, the Crown names them to the Order of the Purple Feather.<\/span><\/p>\n Done this ___ day of _____________, in the 52<\/span>nd<\/span> year of beauty and skill.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le <\/span>Roi<\/span> La <\/span>Reine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Purple Jess<\/b><\/p>\n A castle is built stone by stone, none more or less important than the other. No different is the heart of a noble soul, which is built act by act, and made worthy through service to their Kingdom. A heart dedicated to the good of all shines for all to see.<\/span><\/p>\n __________ has such a heart, and it has been seen. It was seen by the king, Damien MacGavin. It was seen by the Queen, Issabell St. Charles. The Crown has deemed it worthy, and seen fit to reward it with the Order of the Purple Jess. In long years may this moment be seen as the first of many steps, and of many joyous memories.<\/span><\/p>\n Done on the __ day of ________, in the 52<\/span>nd<\/span> year of service and honor.<\/span><\/p>\n Damien<\/span> Issabell<\/span><\/p>\n Le <\/span>Roi<\/span> La <\/span>Reine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scroll Text for Master Donald’s Order of Defense<\/strong><\/p>\n Through the influence of the life-giving spirit and the will of all right minded people have We, Damien II Augustus, been brought to the throne as King of Calontir and Grand Duke of the Falcon. To redeem the faith of all just subjects was Issabell Augusta granted Crown and seat equal in dignity. For the good position and usefulness of Our lands We have decreed all peers and noblemen always be one and irrevocable, unbreakable with the crown and the Kingdom of Calontir. And in Our name and those of Our blessed ancestors have We named them: The Order of Chivalry, the Order of the Laurel, the Order of the Pelican, and the Order of Defense.<\/p>\n To the dignity, place, and post of peer of the realm, do We call Donald Andrew MacDonald. We grant him the freedoms, privileges, and favors of the Miecznik<\/em>\u2014the Sword bearers of the Order of Defense: The rank of szlachta<\/em>, a place in the Sejm Wainy<\/em> of the Kingdom, a collar of white to reflect his honor, and a sturdy shield. Further We grant to him a blacksmith in the Voivodeship of Vatavia for its income and works, the right to outfit a household guard with swords and livery, and an income of 1000 zloty<\/em> per year.<\/p>\n This We grant to Donald Andrew MacDonald to his house and name by Our eternal power. In return he shall faithfully and honestly obey the King and Queen and Our successors, and be tied to Our will by favors, advice, and help always and forever. In war time let him rally his guard and house to the defense of Our lands and borders, a shield of the citizens and innocents.<\/p>\n This We confirm, ratify, approve, and give permanent strength now and until the end of time. Done on this __ day of __________, Anno Societatis 52, in the shire by the Wyvern Cliffes.<\/p>\n Damien II Augustus\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Issabell Augusta<\/p>\n Rex\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regina<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (Based on the \u2018Gorodel\u2019s Privilege\u2019, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1413. Miecznik was a court appointed position meaning \u2018Sword Bearer\u2019, which seems to work here. Szlachta were the general class of Polish nobility in the Commonwealth, below a Voivode but above others. The Sejm Wainy was the general Sejm (Parliament) of the Commonwealth, in which the nobility sat. A zloty is the Commonwealth standard gold coin, equivalent to a ducat or florin.<\/em><\/p>\n This one was fun because most of the documents are preserved in Russian, after the Russians invaded. So I had to cobble together a passable English translation of a Russian translation of Polish documents.)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scroll text for Duke Damien’s Duchy<\/strong><\/p>\n We, Ashir, by grace King of Calontir, Defender of the Heartland, Heir to the seat of Ternon and Chepe; and Ashland, by right worth Queen of the same, Guardian of the Heart of the Oak, Heir to the seat of Ghleanna and Arwyn, send greetings to their right loyal and most noble subject.<\/p>\n Damien MacGavin, by freehold Count, bearer of the Cross of Calontir, of the line of Dukes and heir to great names, you have preserved the honor of Our lands and ensured that evil deeds not remain unpunished. As in the time of your fathers you bestowed many favours and numerous privileges upon the worthy and sought justice in the land, as proper at all times for a knight. You have seen fit to preserve the dignity of the peerage, expanded its ranks, and measured the candidates thereof to admit only the worthy and to reject the unworthy.<\/p>\n By these words do We, as the law commands and Our hearts gladly obey, prefer, install and create you as a Duke. Because confusion easily creeps in where there is no Order, We do hereby grant you the following privileges and immortalize them in these writings that none may doubt Our will. We grant to you additional acreage adjacent to your current estate that your lands me be increased threefold. That you shall bear a coronet of gold adorned with strawberry leaves as befits your rank and station. That you shall outfit and arm a household of knights, squires, servants, and retainers, to serve the Kingdom and defend it at war, to which end We grant you an allowance of 2500 livres per annum. And We grant you privilege over any Royal forests which may be on or abut your land, to hunt in and have hunted by those you deem worthy.<\/p>\n In the name of our ancestors and the blessings of peace do We record these words and set Our names and seals, two days before the Ides of January, in the Year of the Society 52. It is not lawful for any whatever to infringe upon these words or to act contrary to them.<\/p>\n Ashir\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ashland<\/p>\n King\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Queen<\/p>\n (Based on the Statutes of Gregory IX for the University of Paris, 1231; the Foundation of the University of Heidelberg A.D. 1386; and the Declaration of Arbroath, 1320).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crown Oaths and Oaths of Fealty<\/strong><\/p>\n (Note: I was asked by then TRH Damien and Issabell to write more period appropriate Oaths of Fealty for their Coronation, as part of a team adapting an extant 14th Century French coronation. Unfortunately in the end I think the Oaths were a little too wordy–which is period, since they were legal contracts, but still rough in an SCA court.)<\/em><\/p>\n CROWN OATHS:<\/p>\n
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