Scroll Text - Robert of Ferness - Scarlet Guard 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Award

To all and singular as well as Nobles and Gentles to whom these present letters shall come from Oliver and Grainne, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, which stretches from the boarder of the Eastern Kingdom to the East, to the Middle Realm to the West, from the shores of Ealdormere to the North and the Lands of Atlantia to the South. Greetings and peace to all. Forasmuch as anciently from the beginning the valiant and virtuous acts of excellent persons have been commended to the world with sundry monuments and remembrances of their Good deserts. Know ye that of Our special grace and in consultation with certain Noble Archers of Our Realm, We by these presents for Us, Our heirs, and Successors do Give and Grant to Our trusty and well beloved servant Robert of Ferness free liberty and license from time to time, and at all times for ever hereafter, to discover, search, find out, and learn all such manner of things as may give him wisdom, knowledge and joy within and upon the archery range both within Our Realm as well as in foreign Realms as befits a Companion of the Noble Order of the Scarlet Guard and to the enrichment of the wealth and knowledge of Our most favored Kingdom of AEthelmearc. And that he do so, bearing in mind the virtues of service, chivalry, and duty which underpin Our Society. In witness where of We Oliver and Grainne, as mentioned above, have set here unto Our Hands in the Year of the Society AS 61, while sitting upon Our Thrones at War Practice in Our Shire of Steltonwald.

Inspired by the Second Grant of Arms from 1586 awarded to the Merchant Taylors and Letters Patent to Sir Humfrey Gylberte issued in 1578.

 Scroll Text - Petition to the Crown - 2006

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Petition to the Crown

Unto the most glorious King Gareth, and benevolent Queen Juliana, rulers of these most Sylvan lands, the shining garnet within the Known Worlds, does their humble servant, THL Brigette De Sainte Mere-Église, ever vigilant Seneschal of the stupendous Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, offer greetings and felicitations

We, the elders and the heads of Your Barony of the Rhydderich Hael and the Canton of Beau Flueve do note that our Lord Baron, Magnus de Lyons, and our Lady Baroness, Thalia Papillon, has served as our leaders and chief judges for many years. But, at this time, they wish to step down and pursue the study of the diverse arts away from the busy life at Court.

As a land of diverse Nobles, Peers and Commoners, the Barony needs guidance and a firm, yet gentle, hand to lead the way to even higher greatness. We agreed in an assembly of the community and we balloted from lesser to greater for Baroness Genevieve O'Connor and Ustät Abdullah al-Rashid, since they are wise and trustworthy and will serve as Your eyes and Your ears and will speak with Your voice.

So do we, in an assembly of all of the members of Your Barony and Canton, and if it please the Lord King and Lady Queen, request that you invest them as the Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael and of Beau Fleuve. In agreement and with a single mind do all members write and sign this petition and deliver it unto Your hands on this, the XX day of December, AS61.

Scroll Text - Armand Jambe - Golden Alce 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Award

Pay heed all gathered at this celebration, We Oliver and Grainne, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, greet you. Duty and privilege move Us to see that those who merit honor and recognition are rewarded for their efforts. The labors of Armand Jambe deserve such notice. For his skill on the field and in the  list have caught our eyes and we are well pleased with his skill and service of arms. Today, We induct him into the Noble Order of the Golden Alce. We trust that now having been so recognized, this skilled and generous Lord will go on to sustain nobility and increase honor, so that all may see his many martial endeavors and be inspired. So witnessed by all assembled and signed by Our Hands on this 16th day of May, Anno Societatis 61, at War Practice, in the Shire of Steltonwald.

based on King Renee’s Tournament Book, 1458

Scroll Text - Vigo of Heronter - Silver Alce 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Award

Do all pay heed to Oliver, by Right of Arms King, and of Grainne, by Grace and Strength Queen, do call upon Our Majesty and the long traditions of Our Sylvan Kingdom and call forward Vigo of Heronter, youth fencer of renown, and give unto you certain honors and grant you entrance into the Noble Order of the Silver Alce. If indeed anyone should attempt to take those arms from you, or prevent you from taking your rightful place within the aforsaid Noble Order, or dispute Our gift and grant, may they be accursed and cast from AEthelmearc, the Bestest Kingdom, and wander the wilderness until common sense shall return to them. Thus do we mark this warrant with Our signs in the year of the Society 61, at QRC.

inspired by Charter S5, A.D. 604 x 616. Æthelberht, king, to Mellitus, bishop, and St Paul's minster; grant of land at Tillingham, Essex

Scroll Text - Jim of Ballachlagan - Award of Arms 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Award of Arms

All shall know of the honor and grace do We, Oliver and Grainne, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, call before us Jim of Ballachlagan. Service and duty he gives with grace and dignity on and off of the fields of battle. Therefore, by the authority of the Crowns We wear, We ordain and command that Jim, as mentioned above, be at once admitted into the ranks of nobility and shall be called a Lord and also do We Award him Arms. And if it happens that We hear of any shenanigans towards Our Command, We decree that such person, by assent of Our authority, pay a fine equal to their station. This we proclaim on the 11th day of April, AS 60, at Our Coronation, in the Shire of Kings Crossing.

Inspired by the Statuta Armorum, c. 1260

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 Scroll Text - Draig Ui MeicThire - Golden Alce 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Award

In the presence of all gathered at this celebration of the Bog 12th Night, We Kallista and Andreas, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, greet you well. Duty and privilege move us to see that those who merit honor and recognition are rewarded for their efforts. The labors of Draig Ui MeicThire deserve such notice. For his skill in the fencing list have caught Our eyes and we are well pleased with his skill and service of arms. Today, we induct him into the Nobel Order of the Golden Alce. We trust that now having been so recognized, this skilled and generous Lord will go on to sustain nobility and increase honor, so that all may see his many martial endeavors and be inspired. So witnessed by all assembled and signed by Our Hand on this 10th day of January Anno Societatis 60 in the Barony of St Swithin’s Bog.

based on King Renee’s Tournament Book, 1458

  Scroll Text - Birna vis - Cornelian 2026

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

Salutations and greetings good and noble gentles, and know the Lady who is to be rewarded by the Crown according to the ancient traditions of the Sylvan Kingdom of AEthelmearc. Since it is certain that each one of those things that are so much the more easily are called upon by Nobles of the Realm, kindness, courtesy and chivalry, are so much the more prized by Ourselves Our predecessors and Our heirs. Know, all present, that Birna vis's good humor and kindness is pleasing unto Our eyes and We will to present unto her, with Our own hands, a Cornelian so that all shall know of her outstanding courtesy. Should anyone be against this gift, let them be separated from Our Sylvan Lands and wander alone forever. Done by the hands of Oliver and Grainne, on the 25th day of April, AS 60, at the Raids of Blackstone Mountain.

inspired by A.D. 762. Sigered, king of Kent, to Eardwulf, bishop, to augment his monastery; grant of 1.5 iugera in the northern part of the city of Rochester.