HERALD: Her Excellency calls ____________________into her court.
TE: (May speak in their own words of why they wish to present a Cordon of Honor.)
(To populace) Without the assistance of many gentles, it would be impossible to carry out the duties of our station. This noble lord/lady has given selflessly of his/her time and effort to ease the burdens of our office, and we would honor him/her today.
(To recipient) In gratitude for your service, we would this day create you a bearer of the Cordon of Honor.
HERALD: (Read scroll. If there is no scroll, use the following text.)
I, Mary, Baroness of Caerthe, unto all nobles and gentles to whom these letters may come, send Greetings. Know ye that whereas we perceive that it is becoming to our station that we should exalt with singular honor all those who show themselves constant in our service, hence it is that we name ________ as a bearer of the Cordon of Honor as a sign of our favor. Thus the merits of these inward virtues may be outwardly confirmed, and may, by example, allude to many virtuous deeds. Done by our hand on this ___ day of _____, Anno Societatis _____, being _____ in the common reckoning of years.
Mary, Baroness
(TE make any presentation, and add any personal words they may wish. Wait a moment to be sure they are finished speaking.)
HERALD: For ______________, hip hip…TE: In years past, the Barony of Caerthe looked for a way to honor those gentles whose great works in the arts and sciences have contributed to the enrichment of our fair lands, and so the Order of the Gilded Leaf was created to acknowledge these good gentles endeavors.
HERALD: Her Excellency calls before her the Companions of the Order of the Gilded Leaf.
TE: We have determined that we wish to add to your number. Please call forward _______________.
HERALD: Let _____________ come before Her Excellency.
(TE may wish to offer personal words to the person who was called up. If so, make sure to wait until they are done.)
(Read the scroll. If no scroll is available, use the following text.)
I, Mary, Baroness of Caerthe, unto all who come to read these present letters, send Greetings. Know all that _________ has this day been admitted to the Order of the Gilded Leaf in recognition of his/her contribution to the Arts and Sciences in the Barony of. Henceforth he/she shall have all of the rights and bear the responsibilities of a Companion of the Order. We further grant ________ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Sable, an aspen leaf inverted Or, that all may know of the esteem in which he/she is held.
Done by our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ___, being ___ in the common reckoning of years.
Mary, Baroness
(TE present the medallion to the recipient, with whatever personal words they wish. Wait a moment to be sure they have nothing more to say.)
HERALD: For _____________, hip hip…
(To Companions) You have Her Excellencies leave to escort your new Companion from their presence.
HERALD: Caerthe long ago determined to find means to honor those serving the Barony well and faithfully above and beyond that service normally expected of subjects of the Coronet. Therefore, the Order of the Aspen of Caerthe was established, and the sign of the order is a medallion emblazoned: Sable, a sun or, charged with an aspen leaf vert.
Therefore does Her Excellency call before her the Companions of the Order of the Aspen.
TE: We have determined that we wish to add to your number. Please call forward _______________.
HERALD: Let _________ come before Her Excellency.
(TE may wish to offer personal words to the person who was called up. If so, make sure to wait until they are done.)
(Reads the scroll. If no scroll is available, use the following text.)
I, Mary, Baroness of Caerthe, unto all who come to read these present letters, send Greetings. Know all that ________________ has this day been admitted to the Order of the Aspen in recognition of his/her service to the Barony of Caerthe. Henceforth, he/she shall have all of the rights and bear the responsibilities of a Companion of the Order. We further grant __________ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Sable, on a sun Or, an aspen leaf vert, that all may know the esteem in which he/she is held. Done by my hand on this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ in the common reckoning of years.
Mary, Baroness
(TE present the medallion to the recipient, with whatever personal words they wish. Wait a moment to be sure they have nothing more to say.)
HERALD:
For _________________, hip hip…(To Companions) You have Her Excellencies leave to escort your new Companion from their presence.
TE: There are among us certain individuals who shine as examples of the Dream we hold dear. These gentle folk serve as an inspiration, and to honor them, Caerthe created the Order of the Dreamer’s Cup long ago. This day we would add to the Companions of this noble Order.
HERALD: Let ______________ come forward.
TE: Your example has inspired many gentle folk. Today, we would add your name to the Companions of the Order of the Dreamer’s Cup.
(TE may speak of specific services or achievements in their own words instead. Be sure to wait until they are finished speaking.)
HERALD: (Read scroll. If there is no scroll, use the following text.)
Unto all who come by these present letters do we, Mary, Baroness of Caerthe, send Greetings.
It is our duty and our pleasure to recognize those who, by their words and deeds, shine forth as an example of all that is noble, gentle, and chivalrous, to the greater credit and worth of the Barony of Caerthe. Thus it is that we this day create ________ a Companion of the Order of the Dreamer’s Cup. We hereby grant him/her the right to bear the insignia of the order, to wit: Per bend Or and vert, an aspen leaf and a goblet counterchanged. We further charge ________ to continue his/her good works and to serve as an inspiration to all.
Done by our hand this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis, being ____ in the common reckoning of years.
Mary, Baroness
(TE make any presentation here with any personal words they may wish. Wait a moment to be sure they are finished speaking.)
HERALD: For ___________________ hip hip…
HERALD: Long ago, Caerthe determined to find means to honor those gentles who have dedicated time and study to defend our fair Barony against all enemies, and who have shared of their expertise so that our defense shall never falter. Therefore was the Order of the Sable Lion created, to give due recognition to those gentles whose martial skill have contributed to the welfare of our populace.
Her Excellency calls before her the Companions of the Order of the Sable Lion.
TE: We have determined that we wish to add to your number. Please call forward ____________.
HERALD: Let ______________ come before Her Excellency.
(TE may wish to offer personal words to the person who was called up. If so, make sure to wait until they are done.)
(Read the scroll. If no scroll is available, use the following text.)
I, Mary, Baroness of Caerthe, unto all who come to read these present letters, send Greetings. Know all that ______ has this day been admitted to the Order of the Sable Lion in recognition of his/her contribution to the Martial Arts in the Barony of Caerthe. Henceforth he/she shall have all the rights and bear the responsibilities of a Companion of the Order. We further grant ____________ the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Two swords crossed in saltire gules surmounted by a lion’s head erased sable, that all may know of the esteem in which he/she is held.
Done by our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ___, being ___ in the common reckoning of years.
Mary, Baroness
(TE make any presentation with whatever personal words they wish. Wait a moment to be sure they have nothing more to say.)
HERALD: For ___________ hip, hip…
(To Companions) You have Her Excellencies leave to escort your new Companion from their presence.