Scroll Text - Alrekr Begsson - Millrind 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

ar the exclusive words of the King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc to Our exceptional Alrekr Begsson. Let Us expound on the service to which you have shown to Our Kingdom as Commander General of Our archers. Let Us explicate the distance you have traveled to ranges throughout Our Lands, exorcising evil targets with fine examples of archery as you exercise Our archers as they explore the ranges as you watch over them. No one has to explain to Us of the exceptional work you do for AEthelmearc. Many Nobles and Peers expressed concern that you did so much work for the archery community that We had barely exhaled your name when a loud exclamation arose from the Noble Order of the Millrind begging a boon that you, Alrekr Begsson, be extradited from the quiet ranges and be extoled and exuded into the aforesaid Order without exemption. We expect no word of excuse from you as We give and grant unto you a position within the exemplary Millrind and take from us the a token, that We extend to you, of your new station. In witness do We, Gareth and Julianna, sign this warrant on the 24th Day of October, AS 61, at Agincourt. And if anyone be so rash or daring, let them be exiled, exenterated, expeled, exscinded, and expunged from Our Lands so that they expire in the wilderness.

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 Scroll Text - Alastar Scott McCrummin - Millrind Backlog 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Oh, all who shall see or hear these present letters, Malcolm and Tessa, King and Queen of AEthelmearc, greeting and recommendation. We who not only by common renown but also by the report and testimony of other Nobles worthy of credence are truly advertised and informed that Alastar Scott McCrummin has long made feats of service so numerous that the scribe did not have enough ink to list them all here. We can say that the number of people whom you have fed surpasses the ability of Our own Exchequer to count. For this, and for the nobility and honor which you show everyday We say that henceforth you be admitted in the company of Our Order of the Millrind. And for the remembrance of this we assign to the aforesaid Alastar the right to bear the blazon in the manner which is fitting his new station and Grant him arms. In witness whereof We King and Queen of AEthelmearc as above named have signed with Our hands and sealed with Our seal and given the 24th day of June in the year of the Society 41.

Inspired by the 1459/60 grant of arms to John Alfrey.

Scroll Text - Anastasie deLamoure - Millrind Backlog 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Do hear Our words, Anastasie deLamoure, We greet you well. And for as much as Our Kingdom cannot exist without the service of Our subjects, Our Realm is stronger for the service that you have done for Ourselves and Our predecessors. Of light of your service to the Thrown Weapons and archery communities, as Landed Baroness, as Exchequer, We do Grant you entrance into Our Most Noble Order of the Millrind, with all the rights and responsibilities attendant thereto and command that you wear the badge of the said Order so that all may know of your new station. Further, we command that you continue your acts of service to inspire others to follow in your footsteps. So speaks Timothy and Gabrielle, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, at our hunting lodge in Deftwood, at Shoot in the Wildwood, the 2nd day of September, AS52.

inspired by: Letter from the Edward IV to his officers (23 June, 1442). 

 Scroll Text - Katherine Kersey - Writ for Pelican 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Writ

Pay heed to the words of the King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc. Unto Our noble servant, Katherine Kersey, Baroness of Our Court. Forasmuch as We have of late had many diverse and astonishing reports of your acts, and being that we have long known of your dutiful and diligent service to The Crown and to Our Kingdom and forasmuch as it is the duty of the Crown to recognize and provide due and just reward for those Our subjects of especial fidelity and service, do We command unto you that it be Our express pleasure and will that you answer the following question: will you join the Noble Order of the Pelican and take your place among the Peerage of the Known World. Our people will contact your people to set a day and time for you to answer this Our question. And further do We command that these Our letters shall comprise sufficient warrant and discharge of your duty in this behalf. So signed Gareth, King. So signed Julianna, Queen, on this 26th day of September, AS61, at Our hunting lodge in Our Shire of Heronter, at Harvest Raid.

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 Scroll Text - Zaphira bint Benjamin Ibrahim - Award of Excellence 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

In the Year of the Society fifty and ten, We, Andreas and Kallista, Rightful Sovereigns of the 7 Baronies, 2 Cantons, 18 Shires, 2 Colleges and 1 Dominion and of all other lands of Sylvan AEthelmearc, give to you, Baroness Zaphira bint Benjamin Ibrahim, an Award of Excellence for the awesome service that you have done for Crown and Court and for Ourselves. You have been at times a calming breeze of organization. At other times you have been a veritable fire tornado of action. You have been a force of nature herding Our retainers, docket, schedules and scrolls as if they were all trained cats. We give to you this Award Excellence, along with all the rights and privileges that accompanies it on this 11th day of April, at Our final Court, in Our Shire of Kings Crossing. And if any should deny Our Will, let them be condemned with ever lasting aches and pains for We wish this, Our Gift, be a testament to Our welbeloved friend.

inspired by A.D. 784. Ealhmund, king of Kent, to Wihtred, abbot, and his familia at Reculver; grant of 12 sulungs (aratra) at Sheldwich, Kent

 Scroll Text - Honnoria of Thescore - Millrind 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Come forward Honnoria of Thescore and hear the words of your Sovereigns. Since We have had consultation and meeting with the Peers, Coronets, Nobles, and other principal people of Our Kingdom with regard to the quantity and quality of service which you hath done for Our Kingdom, Ourselves and Our predecessors. We will command you, strictly enjoining you in the fidelity and allegiance in which you are bound to Us, that on the 27th day of June, in the 61st year of our society, you accept from Our hands the token of the Noble Order of the Millrind and do join the said Order without delay or excuse. In witness do We,  Oliver and Grainne, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, commit Our hand to paper at Our Castle at Pac Interruptus, in Our The Barony of Thescorre.

inspired by Summons of a Baron to Parliament (1295)

Scroll Text - Katherine Kiersey - Millrind 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Attend Us, Noble Order of the Milrind, right trusty and right welbeloved Order. We will and command you, Our Order, to deliver, or cause to be delivered, unto Our welbeloved Katherine Kiersey, Baroness, in consideration of such service as she hath done unto Us in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael and other areas of Our Domain, a medallion bearing the emblazon of the aforesaid Noble Order, to wit, Fieldless, a millrind argent, that she may proudly wear as We mean to add her name to the rolls of members of the Order, and besides such other benefits as We mean towards her for her service as Coronet, Scribe, and Royal Retainer. And these Our letters shall be your sufficient warrant in this behalf. Given by the hands of Oliver and Grainne, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, at Our castle in the Barony of June, the 27th day of October, three score and one years since the founding of Our Society, at Pax Interruptus.

based on a privy seal letter to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Exchequer for payment of a certain sum to William Brymingham, 27 September, 1570

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Scroll Text - Steve de Rossi - Golden Wezzle 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Pay heed to the words of Andreas And Kallista, King and Queen of these Sylvan lands. Of late, We have been pelted with good words of Our welbeloved subject Steve de Rossi. We have been told that he is always kind; he never tells anyone to get stuffed, no matter how stretched out he is. Never one to hide from responsibilities. Never one to get under your skin. Will travel fur-longs to assist with Royal Courts and guard the Royal baggage. Always taking his naps in the sun, when told to, so that he would be well rested and tanned. Thus do we call upon Our animal in-stinks, and putting aside any gutless terror, We wish to preserve this moment in time, for it is a no brainer that We induct the aforesaid Steve de Rossi into Our Noble Order of the Golden Wezzle; furries a jolly good fellow. Done this 28th day of March, AS 60, at the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon

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 Scroll Text - Fredericus Vagus - Keystone 2025

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Rejoice good people and hear the words of Andreas and Kallista, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc. Know that We, taking thought for the future of the Kingdom, are making this provision on the account of the actions of quiet service of Fredericus Vagus. We do demand that the Noble Order of the Keystone do take him within the said Noble Order and make him welcome and show him respect and comradery so that he might find comfort and refuge on those rare occasions where he wishes to take a break from the service that he offers. We decree that these things that have been rightly been awarded by Us and by Our Predecessors should not be disturbed through any kind of subterfuge, deception, or trickery. So do We sign this document with Our own hands on this 11th day of October, AS60, at Memento Mori. 

Inspired by English Charter S20 - A.D. 699 (Cilling, 8 April). Wihtred, king of Kent, to the churches and monasteries of Kent; confirmation of privileges.

 Scroll Text - Cygnus the Blissful - Hearth Guide 2025

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award 

Duke Cygnus the Blissful, We, Andreas and Kallista, King and Queen of AEethelmearc, give to you, honorable armor smith, instructor of new fighters, and host of many a feast, entry to the Hearth Guide and all Rights and Privileges that rightly belongs to it, free from all Royal tribute except during times of War. If anyone should attempt to act against this Our Gift, may they incur Our Wrath and be cast out of Our Realm. So signed on this 27th day of September, AS 60, at Harvest Raid. 

inspired by A.D. 784. Ealhmund, king of Kent, to Wihtred, abbot, and his familia at Reculver; grant of 12 sulungs (aratra) at Sheldwich, Kent. Latin

 Scroll Text - Gareth Whytebull - Writ for Pelican 2025

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Writ

By the King Trusty and by the Queen Welbeloved. For certain causes and considerations, We and Our Council have heard words of your crimes and We can no longer assent to standing idle by. Noble Peers have provided evidence to Us that certain crimes of marshaling, cooking, cleaning, acting as a champion and a seneschal has been done by you within and without Our Kingdom. And furthermore, committing acts of Service and Kindness both within and without Our Kingdom without any shame or hesitation. By recommendation of Our said Council, We specifically command that you, Gareth Whytebull, present yourself in front of Our Court and Our Council of Pelicans to answer these certain charges laid against you. You will, at a time and at a place agreed upon, be set forth a challenge of three parts. The first shall be that you shall sit and do nothing; you shall lift not a thing, clean nothing, nor run any activity. The second shall be that you hear words of wisdom from others with knowledge of your crimes in hope that they might teach you your place. The third shall be you will, in front of Our Court and Ourselves, answer such questions We will put before you. Gareth, gather to yourself a jury of your peers to speak upon your behalf and prepare yourself for Our Judgment. So commands the King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, Andreas and Kallista, third of those Names, on this 20th day of September, AS 60, on the first day of Our Reign.  

inspired by: 1440S SC1/61/60 PRIVY SEAL: SUMMONS TO THE COURT OF CHANCERY

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 Scroll Text - Branwyn ferch Gwythyr - Millrind 2025

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Unto Duchess Branwyn ferch Gwythyr come these words from the Crown of AEthelmearc. Since we have had consultation and meeting with the dukes, earls, barons and other principal men of Our Kingdom, as well as the duchesses, countesses, baronesses and other principal women of Our Kingdom, and with other Peers and Noble People with regard to the quantity and quality of service which you have done for Our predecessors and Our Realm, We, Murdoch and Rioghnach, are so moved to take action on this day to give and to grant you entrance into the Most Noble order of the Millrind and to give to you, from Our own hands, the badge of said Order, to wit, Fieldless, a millrind argent , so that all may see and know of your new station. In witness do We, the aforesaid King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, commit Our hand to paper at Our hunting ground at Pax Interruptus, the 28th day of June, AS60, in Our Barony of Thescorre.

inspired by the 1295 Summons of Representatives of Shires and Towns to Parliament

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  Scroll Text - Arden Scot of Clann Scot - Millrind 2025

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Do hear the words of the Crown of AEthelmearc. To Our most beloved Arden Scot of Clann Scot, Knight of the Realm. Since We have had consultation and meeting with the Peers, Coronets, Nobles, and other principal people of Our Realm, with regard to the quantity and quality of service which you have done for Our Realm. We are so moved to take action on this day, to Give and to Grant you entrance into the Most Noble order of the Millrind and to give to you, from Our own hands, the badge of said Order so that all may see and know of your new station. In witness do We, Bjarki and Gabrielle, the aforesaid Crown of  AEthelmearc, commit Our hand to paper at Ice Dragon in Our Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, the 5th day of April, AS59.

inspired by the 1295 Summons of Representatives of Shires and Towns to Parliament

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 Scroll Text - Richard of Baldwinsville - Keystone 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Richard of Baldwinsville, hear these present letters from Bjarki and Gabrielle, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc. It has come to Our notice the notable service done for Ourselves and Our predecessors, as well as for Our good subjects, that We are so moved to take action. Therefore We who not only by common renown but also by the report and testimony of other nobles worthy of credence are truly advertised and informed that you have performed feats of service and have conducted yourself honorably such that henceforth you may be in all places honorably admitted, renowned, counted, numbered, and received among the number and in the company of the Noble Order of the Keystone. And for the remembrance of this We assign to you the right to bear the badge of the Order. In witness whereof We King and Queen of AEthelmearc, as named above, have signed with Our hands and sealed with Our seal and given the fifth day of October in the year of the society 50 and 9, at Our Crown Tourney.

inspired by 1459/60 grant of arms to John Alfrey

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 Scroll Text - Guy of Heronter - Keystone 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Pray, attend Us, Noble Order of the Keystone, right trusty and right welbeloved Order. We will and command you, Our Order, to deliver, or cause to be delivered, unto Our Guy of Heronter, Lord, in consideration of such service as he hath done unto Us in Our beloved Shire and other areas of Our Domain, a medallion bearing the emblazon of the aforesaid Noble Order, to wit, Or, on a keystone gules an escarbuncle argent, that he may proudly wear as We mean to add his name to the rolls of members of the Order, and besides such other benefits as We mean towards him for his service as laborer, plumber, porter, cook, and tollner. And these Our letters shall be your sufficient warrant in this behalf. Given by the hands of Bjarki and Gabrielle, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, in Our beloved Shire of Heronter, the 28th day of September, AS Nine and Fifty, at Harvest Raid. 

based on a privy seal letter to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Exchequer for payment of a certain sum to William Brymingham, 27 September, 1570 

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  Scroll Text - Simonetta d'Alfassi - Millrind 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Due commendations to all nobles and gentles these present letters hearing or seeing, Murdoch and Rioghnach, otherwise called King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, send humble and due recommendation. It seems to us just yesterday, in the Western Region of the East Kingdom, a lowly drudge, named Simonetta d'Alfassi, was called forth from the kitchen at Ice Dragon and, covered in flour, was elevated to the rank of Lady in front of hundreds. Then she was sent back to the kitchen to finish her work. Her work which did not end at that event. Simonetta, as mentioned above, has spent the years hence doing service. Cook, retainer, server, guard, marshal, tollner, although not always covered in flour, she has served where and when she could. Thus do we move Our hands to paper and induct her into the Noble Order of the Millrind and do give her a medallion bearing the emblazon of the aforesaid Noble Order, to wit, Fieldless, a millrind argent. Furthermore, do We Grant her the following arms: Argent, a bunny rampant contourny maintaining a wooden longbow proper nocked with an arrow sable, a chief invected azure, as well as this receipt which shall be Our Warrant for full and complete entry into the aforesaid Noble Order from this day unto the end of days. Done on the 21st day of September, AS59, at Our final court in Our Shire of Steltonwald.

based on a privy seal letter to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Exchequer for payment of a certain sum to William Brymingham, 27 September, 1570

 

 Scroll Text - Corwin Alexander Templeton - Keystone 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Come forth good and noble gentles and know the will of Murdoch and Rioghnach, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc. Since human memory is short and does not suffice for a crowd of things, the authority of those who preceded Us has decreed that those things were to be written down which the progress of fleeting time generally removes from the knowledge of nobles. Wherefore let the present, as well as the future, subjects of Our Kingdom know that Corwin Alexander Templeton, Lord, for the reason that he greatly impressed us with his service at Demos and upon the range, and is in all ways a benefit to Us and Our Kingdom, filing his martial reports on time, has incurred Our pleasure. We, therefore, after deliberating with Our Councilors, have agreed to induct the aforesaid Corwin Alexander Templeton into the Noble Order of the Keystone. We do confirm, therefore, this lawful award of Our Royal Majesty onto Corwin, as mentioned above. And wishing this to remain valid for all posterity, We forbid by Royal Edict that any one, with rash daring, infringe it or in any way attempt to violate it; and We validly corroborate this Our decree by the present privilege with Our hands, this 20th day of April, in the fifty-eighth year of the Society, at the Queen's A&S Faire, in Our Barony of the Delftwood.

Inspired by the Gelnhausen Charter; 1180

 Scroll Text - Rhys of Myles Ende - Millrind 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

Murdoch and Rioghnach, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmarc and the Seven Great Baronies, as well as all of the Shires, Cantons, and Dominions within Our Lands, to Our Trusty and Wellbeloved Order of the Millrind, on the reading of Our Receipt, greetings. We will and charge you, Our Order, for the Service of Rhys of Myles Ende in the realm of websmithing, and of those skills of making events run smoothly, as well as tireless work that he thought was unseen, that you deliver upon the said Rhys of Myles Ende, as mentioned above, a badge bearing the arms of your Order, to wit, Fieldless, a millrind argent, as well as this receipt which shall be Our Warrant for full and complete entry into the Noble Order of the Millrind from this day unto the end of days. Given by Our hands in the 59th Year of the Society, near to the Ides of July, at St. Swithin’s Bog's Three Day Event.

inspired by Warrant (Sign Manual) for an imprest at the receipt of the Exchequer from Henry VII 10/16/1498

Scroll Text - Elinor Walden - Award of Excellence 2024

 Scroll Text - Elinor Walden - Award of Excellence 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

We Gareth, by Right of Arms King of AEthelemarc, and Juliana, by Divine Inspiration Queen of Aethelmearc, Rightful Sovereigns of the 7 Baronies, 2 Cantons, 18 Shires, 2 Colleges and 1 Dominion send peace and good will to all who shall hear or see these words. Know you, that whereas We find that it will considerably add to the welfare of Our Kingdom and all of Our Subjects and improved by all suitable means; and whereas by the reports of experienced and trustworthy Peers, Nobles and Commoners We have received reliable and certain intelligence that there is one of Our Subjects by the name of Elinor Walden, Lady, who has done for Ourselves and Our Heirs service above and beyond anything that was ever asked of her. Retaining, garb making, emergency battle field tailoring, and much more than one person should have been able to accomplish. For these reasons a general order, which, by special favors, We will firmly maintain and strengthen Our friendship, giving it the proper permission and the following privilege to wit an Award of Excellence. Let all know of Our Will and Desire to do this thing and any person, with rash daring, tries to undermine what We have done on this day shall be prosecuted. Against those who shall deny the aforesaid Elinor Walden this Award, We will institute proceedings as against one who transgresses our laws and ordinances. Done by Our hands this 13th day of April, in the Year of the Society 59, at Our Final Court in the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands.

Inspired by Charter of Privileges which Gustavus Adolphus Has Graciously Given by Letters Patent to the Newly Established Swedish South Company; June 14, 1626

Scroll Text - Ascilla Attebroke - Court Baroness 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Court Barony

All shall know that We Gareth, King of the dwellers of AEthelmearc, and Juliana, Queen of Mercy and Grace, acting with foresight for Ourselves in the future, have decided to give something to one who has given all things to the Crown and, having received advice, it seemed good to grant to a gift to Ascilla Attebroke at this place that is called White Heart within the lands of Our Shire of Port Oasis. And, having received advice, it seemed good to Grant to Ascilla Arms in the following fashion, Sable, a wolf's head couped close and on a chief argent three oak leaves sable. We would also give, in addition to this Grant of Arms, a Coronet that We shall place upon her head and call her Baroness of Our Court in perpetuity. We wish this gift to be steadfast in perpetuity so that neither We nor Our Heirs should presume to diminish anything. If anything otherwise should be attempted by any person, let them know that they are transgressing under an interdict of anathema that shall last until a full century has passed after Our names are forgotten. In confirmation of this account, We shall sign this warrant with Our marks and have it witnesses on this second day of March, in the 58th Year of Our Society. 

inspired by A.D. 700 or 715. Wihtred, king of Kent, to St Mary's Church, Lyminge; grant of 4 sulungs (aratra) at Pleghelmestun and pasture in Romney Marsh. Latin with bounds