Simple Text for a Silver Brooch (AoA-level arts)

Noble men of wise countenance have written that, while the body perishes, a work of art lives forever.[1]  Likewise, while memories may wither and fade, the written word endures.  Therefore, to honor the fine, excellent and eternal works of art created by [name],  We, [king and queen first names only], King and Queen of the East, by these present and ever-certain letters, do hereby invest and endow the said [first name] with the Order of the Silver Brooch.  Done upon [date] at [place].


If the person doesn't have an AoA yet, add the following sentence before the "Done upon. . . . "

And We do further Award the said [first name] Arms in the form following: [blazon]

OR


And We do further Award the said [first name] with such Arms in metal and color as are fit for him/her to bear, and charge him/her to consult with our heralds forthwith.



[1]  "A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not." - Leonardo da Vinci

Simple Text for a Silver Tyger (AoA-level heavy list)

Whereas the practice of the arts martial is a good, noble and worthy pursuit; and Whereas [name] excels in those arts and applies them in honorable defense of our realm; Therefore, We [king and queen's given names only], King and Queen of the East, do hereby invest and endow the said [given name] with the Order of the Silver Tyger, to have and hold in perpetuity.  Done upon [date] at [place of event].


You can replace "Whereas" with "Forasmuch as" if you like F as a initial capital better than W


If the person doesn't have an AoA yet, add the following sentence before the "Done upon. . . . "

And We do further Award the said [first name] Arms in the form following: [blazon]

OR


And We do further Award the said [first name] with such Arms in metal and color as are fit for him/her to bear, and charge him/her to consult with our heralds forthwith.

How to Use This Blog

At the request of many many East Kingdom scribes, I have started a new blog that collects all of my fill-in the blank (aka "Mad Libs") easy period-style scroll texts in one place.

New "Mad Libs" for scribes will be posted here, rather than on my more general projects blog.

If you use more than 50% of the words of one of these texts, please give me part of the credits on the scroll, as Alys Mackyntoich.

I've kept these texts as simple as possible.  If you want something specialized to a particular culture or person, with more embellishments, please contact me directly.