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.

 Scroll Text - Zofia Kowalewska - NULL 2026

Barony of the Rydderich Hael - Courtesey Award

As it is the duty of the Coronets to nourish and encourage courtesy and chivalry throughout our Barony, it is also our right to recognize those subjects who displays of such behavior makes them worthy of note. Therefore, we, Magnus and Thalia, Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael, are pleased to induct Dame Zofia Kowalewska into the Noble Union of Lords and Ladies in recognition of her display of these virtues. Thus do we sign this charter on the 3rd day of January, AS 60, at AEthelmearc 12th Night. 

Scroll Text - Bob the Herald - Award of Excellence

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

Oh, hear these words. In the 60th from the incarnation of Our Society, We, Andreas and Kallista, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, in the final year of Our Reign, will give in perpetuity to Robert O'Connor, known to some as Bob {long pause} THE HERALRD, an Award of Excellence. We shall undertake to hand over this aforementioned Award to him here in Our Court so that all shall know of the service he has done for Kingdom and Crown as well as for Ourselves. If anyone should decrease this generous gift, may they be punished until the world's end. Thus do We affix our marks on this warrant at a famous place called Kings Crossing on the feast day of Saint Gemma, the 11th day of April. 

A.D. 805 (26 July, Acleah). Cuthred, king of Kent, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) at Hrithra leah, part of an estate of 15 hides (manentes) at Buckholt in Petham, Kent, in return for 30 mancuses. Latin

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 Scroll Text - Youth Chivalry - Ice Dragon 2026

Baron of the Rhydderich Hael - Courtesy Award

To all seeing these present letters, we wish upon them enjoyment of perpetual peace. Since those things which are done lapse with the passage of time, and unless they are corroborated by written testimony, will easily slip the memories of people, and be forgotten, we wish it to be known to all people both now and in the future that we, Magnus and Thalia, 13th Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael, for the preservation of that true nobility and the constant courtesy that we have seen on the list, we name {______________________________________________} as the most chivalrous youth fighter on this day. Thus have we signed this with our hands 28th day of March, AS 60, in the Barony of Rhydderich Hael, at Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon.

Inspired by the Grant of a House at Riga to the Men of Lübeck, 1231

 Scroll Text - Brian of Leicester - Cornelian 2025

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

Quiet, yet stunning have been the courtesy with which We have seen from one of Our subjects. In this 60th year of Our Society, We Murdoch and Rioghnach, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, give to you, Brian of Leicester, Maestro of the Pelican, living in the place that is called The Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, a Cornelian from Our hands in recognition of your deeds and kindness. If anyone should attempt to act against this Our Gift, may they incur Our wrath until they correct their disobedience. So done on this 6th day of September, in Our Canton of Beau Flueve, at Summer's End.

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.

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 Scroll Text - Muirgheal inghen Dubhghaill - Cornelian 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

In the names of Gareth and Juliana, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc and all of the Baronies, Cantons, Shires, Dominions, Colleges, and all good people who dwell within Our lands. We summon before Ourselves Muirgheal inghen Dubhghaill, Baroness and Pelican, to speak of her kind words and of her gentle smile and of her courtesy and of her chivalry that she shows to all regardless of rank or station. These things are so much the more prized by Ourselves, Our predecessors and Our heirs. Therefore, We shall give to her with a willing spirit as an everlasting inheritance, to have and to hold free from all royal tribute this gemstone called a Cornelian, rare within Our Lands and treasured above all other gemstones, for those who hold the Cornelian are treasures in Our Lands. Truly, if anyone should violate this gift of Ours, may they be separated from the bounty and wealth of Sylvan AEthelmearc until they atone for the offense of their presumption against Our Award. Done by Our hands on the day of Our final Court, the 13th of April, AS 58, in Our Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands.

Inspired by A.D. 805. Cuthred, king of Kent, to Aldberht, his minister, and Selethryth, abbess; grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) at Ruckinge, Kent. Latin

Scroll Text - Marcos - Baronial Chivalry Champion 2023

Baron of the Rhydderich Hael - Courtesy Award

To all seeing these present letters, the nobles and gentles of the Rhydderich Hael wish upon them enjoyment of perpetual peace. Since those things which are done lapse with the passage of time, and unless they are corroborated by written testimony, will easily slip the memories of people, and be forgotten, we wish it to be known to all people both now and in the future that we, Magnus and Thalia, 13th Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael, for the preservation of that true nobility and the constant courtesy we have in Marcos, have named him as our Baronial Chivalry Champion. Therefore, in order that no calumny may arise in the future, and in order that all doubt may be removed, we have strengthened this gift of ours, corroborating it in writing and signed it with our hands at Summer's End, the 23rd day of September, AS58, in the Canton of Beau Flueve.

Inspired by the Grant of a House at Riga to the Men of Lübeck, 1231

Scroll Text - Annika Iosafova - Carnelian 2022

 

Scroll Text - Annika Iosafova - Carnelian 2022

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

To Our loyal subject, Annika Iosafova, right worthy and welbeloved Lady, We commend you and thank you for your good, true, and diligent labor you have had for the matter of the Crown of AEthelmearc. For your consul and kind nature and the gentle words you show to others, We wish and firmly command that you be everywhere counted, numbered, accepted, and received into Our Most Noble Order of the Carnelian. Our will is that you show the chief sign of this honor, and stand as an example for others to follow. Done by the hands of Byron and Ariella, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmeac, on the 18th day of June, AS57 at AEcademy.

inspired by texts from the Anthology of Chancery English

Scroll Text - Juliana Rosalia Dolce da Siena - NULL 2012

Scroll Text - Juliana Rosalia Dolce da Siena - NULL 2012

Barony of the Rydderich Hael - Courtesey Award

To all seeing these presents, the nobles and gentles of the Rhydderich Hael wish the enjoyment of perpetual peace. Since those things which are done lapse with the passage of time, and unless they are corroborated by written testimony, will easily slip the memories of men, and be changed, we wish it to be known to all people both now and in the future that we, Carolus and Isolda, Baron and Baroness, on the advice of the members of the order, for the preservation of that true nobility and the constant courtesy we have in Juliana Rosalia Dolce da Siena, have inducted her into the Noble Union of Lords and Ladies, to hold freely with every right there in. Therefore, in order that no calumny may arise in the future, and in order that all doubt may be removed, we have strengthened this gift of ours, corroborating it in writing and with our hands at Baronial Champs, June 8, AS48.

Inspiredd by the Grant of a House at Riga to the Men of Lübeck, 1231

Scroll Text - Zosia Kowalewska - Cornelian 2012

Scroll Text - Zosia Kowalewska - Cornelian 2012

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

Foremost amongst the qualities of a gentle lady be that she be of good conditions and well brought up, be good and discreete, commit no vice, nor yet to be had in suspicion of any vice, have the virtues of the mind as wisdom, justice, nobleness, courage, temperance, strength of mind, contingency, sober mood, have a sweetness in language, make her self beloved for her deserts, amiableness, and good grace. All these and more are shewn by Zosia Kowalewska, wherefore we induct her into the Order of the Cornelian. Done by the Hands of Khalek and Branwyn, Khan and Khatun of the Sylvan Empire of AEthelmearc, on this 8th day of December, AS 47, at Masked Ball, in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael.

based on the 16th C English "Of the chief conditions and qualityes in a wayting gentylwoman".

Scroll Text - Sarah Ballengee - Cornelian 2016

Scroll Text - Sarah Ballengee - Cornelian 2016

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

Pray let all know the woman 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 lords and ladies of the Realm, kindness, courtesy and chivalry, are so much the more prized by Ourselves, Our predecessors and Our heirs. Know, all who shall hear or see these present letters, that Sarah Ballengee's good humor and kindness is pleasing unto Our eyes and We will 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 seperated from Our Sylvan Lands and wander forever alone. Done by the hands Marcus and Marguirete, on the day of Our first Court, the 24th of September, AS 51, in Our Shire of Herontier.

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.

Scroll Text - Jussi Laplein - Cornelian 2015

Scroll Text - Jussi Laplein - Cornelian 2015

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

Come forth good and noble gentles and know the man 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 lords and ladies of the Realm, kindness, courtesy and chivalry, are so much the more prized by Ourselves Our predecessors and Our heirs. Know, all who shall hear or see these present letters, that Jussi Laplein's good humor and kindness is pleasing unto Our eyes and We will to present unto him, with Our own hands, a Cornelian so that all shall know of his outstanding courtesy. Should anyone be against this gift, let them be seperated from Our Sylvan Lands and wander forever. Done by the hands of Timothy and Gabrielle, on the 2nd day of August, AS 50, at the Great Pennsic War.

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.