Caid Scribes - Scroll Texts - Grant Orders

Grant Orders

(Crescent, Lux Caidis, Gauntlet, Chiron, White Scarf)

Achievement: Same as Grant of Arms -- Black or steel-grey helmet (may be garnished with gold), torse, and mantling. Unlike the Dolphin and other armigerous Kingdom Orders, the recipient's arms are not optional on Grant-level scrolls. Additionally, except for the White Scarf (see below), the shield is encircled by a blue ribbon with the badge of the Order hanging on a medallion from the ribbon.

How to draw it: Same as Grant of Arms -- The helm should either face front or in profile. Mantling should cover the helm completely, and details may be garnished in gold.

Alternatives: A gold crown of four long, curved points, ending in round tips, with mantling or ribands, and encircled by the blue ribbon and pendant medallion of the Order.

Optional: The encircling ribbon and medallion may be omitted. An optional crest, as with the Grant of Arms, if the recipient has a suitable badge registered (see restrictions on crests).

Text for the Order of the Crescent:
To all nobles and gentles these present letters reading, hearing, and seeing, We, King's name and Queen's name , monarchs unchallenged of the Sovereign Realm of Caid, bid you fair greeting. Whereas those of Our subjects who have done good service to their prince and country are the more to be praised and of Our gratitude receive due honor, it is thus Our pleasure to elevate Name to the Order of the Crescent of Caid. By this Grant We do affirm his/her sole right to bear the arms Blazon . And as token of his/her honor, We grant him/her the privilege of showing as achievement the token of the Order, which is a blue medallion bearing three crescents of silver, conjoined with horns outward, within a silver bordure embattled, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands Color doubled Metal [as is in the margin more clearly depicted]. This have We done this date day of month, in the year of Our Lord AD year and of the Society SCA year. In testimony whereof We here set Our hand and affix the Great Seal of Caid. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

(3" circle for Kingdom seal, 2.5"circle for Herald's seal)

_____________________________ King's Name, Rex Caidis	_____________________________ Queen's name, Regina Caidis
_____________________________________ Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

Text for the Order of the Lux Caidis:
We, King's name and Queen's name , King and Queen of the Sovereign Realm of Caid, send commendation and greeting to all who read these presents. For in that the artistry and knowledge demonstrated by Our good subject Name are of great measure and well worthy of his/her renown, it pleases Us to elevate him/her to the Order of the Lux Caidis. By this Grant We do affirm his/her exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon . And as further sign of his/her honor, We grant him/her the privilege of showing as achievement the token of the Order, which is a blue medallion bearing a silver sunburst issuant from clouds, within a silver bordure embattled, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands Color doubled Metal [as is more lively displayed in the margin]. This have We done this date day of month, in the year of Our Lord AD year and of the Society SCA year. In testimony whereof We here set Our hand and affix the Great Seal of Caid. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

(3" circle for Kingdom seal, 2.5"circle for Herald's seal)

_____________________________ King's Name, Rex Caidis	_____________________________ Queen's name, Regina Caidis
_____________________________________ Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

Text for the Order of the Gauntlet:
To all and singular unto whom these presents shall come, We, King's name , by right of arms, and Queen's name , by favor of love, King and Queen of Caid, send good greeting. In recognition of the valor at arms and courtoisie of spirit shown by Our good subject Name, it is Our prerogative as monarchs to elevate him/her to the Order of the Gauntlet of Caid for his/her greater honor. By this Grant We do affirm his/her sole and exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon . And as cognizance of Our esteem, We grant him/her the privilege of showing as achievement the token of the Order, which is a blue medallion bearing a gauntlet grasping the blade of a sword within a bordure embattled, all of silver, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands color doubled metal {as is more plainly shown in the margin}. This have We done this date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year, which is AD year in the common reckoning. In testimony whereof We here set Our hand and affix the Great Seal of Caid. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

(3" circle for Kingdom seal, 2.5"circle for Herald's seal)

_____________________________ King's Name, Rex Caidis	_____________________________ Queen's name, Regina Caidis
_____________________________________ Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

Text for the Order of Chiron:
All nobility, know ye by these presents that King's name and Queen's name , King and Queen of the Sovereign Realm of Caid, bid you greeting. Whereas those of Our subjects who have demonstrated exceptional skill with the bow, and the more by their virtuous acts and noble demeanour are to be admired and commended, We are right well pleased to elevate Name to the Order of Chiron of Caid. By this Grant do We affirm his/her sole and uncontested right to bear the arms Blazon . Furthermore do We grant, in token of Our regard, the right to bear as achievement the cognizance of the Order: a blue medallion bearing the sagittary Chiron in silver, within a silver bordure embattled, pendant from a blue ribbon surrounding the shield; the whole surmounted by {a steel-grey helmet}/{an ancient coronet Or} with mantling/ribands color doubled metal [as in the margin more plainly sheweth]. This have We done this date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year which is Anno Domini AD year. In witness whereof We have here set Our Great Seal, and signed these presents in Our hand. So also doth Crescent Herald of Caid attest by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

(3" circle for Kingdom seal, 2.5"circle for Herald's seal)

_____________________________ King's Name, Rex Caidis	_____________________________ Queen's name , Regina Caidis
_____________________________________ Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid

Text and notes for the Order of the White Scarf:

Achievement: Same as Grant of Arms: Black or steel-grey helmet (may be garnished with gold), torse, and mantling. Unlike the other Grant-level Orders, the White Scarf has no medallion. The Order's regalia is a white scarf worn on the left arm or shoulder. Therefore, instead of hanging from a ribbon surrounding the shield, the achievement for the White Scarf is a white banderolle tied around the helm, replacing the torse. This means that a White Scarf scroll must include a helm, and the arms must be on a heater.

How to draw it: Same as Grant of Arms -- The helm should either face front or in profile. Mantling should cover the helm completely, and details may be garnished in gold.

Optional: An optional crest, as with the Grant of Arms, if the recipient has a suitable badge registered.

Text for Order of the White Scarf:
Let all who hear or read these presents know that We, King's name and Queen's name , King and Queen of the Realm of Caid, send Our commendation and greeting! For that skill in the art of Rapier Fence is highly prized in Our Realm, and when combined with exemplary courtesy and courtly deportment are the more worthy of praise, We hereby elevate Our subject Name to the Order of the White Scarf of Caid. We here proclaim his/her right to the style and title of Don/Doña, and by this Grant affirm his/her exclusive right to bear the arms Blazon . Moreover, as the mark of Our esteem, We here grant Don/Doña {recipient's first name} the right to bear the token of the Order: a white scarf, tied as a banderolle around a steel-grey helmet surmounting the shield, with mantling color doubled metal [as is shown more clearly in the margin]. This We proclaim the date day of month, Anno Societatis SCA year, which is AD year of the common reckoning. In witness whereof, these presents have We signed by Our hand and sealed with Our Great Seal. So also does Crescent Herald of Caid witness by seal and signature to the validity of the name and armoury herein.

(3" circle for Kingdom seal, 2.5"circle for Herald's seal)

_____________________________ King's Name, Rex Caidis	_____________________________ Queen's name, Regina Caidis
_____________________________________ Crescent Principal Herald, Kingdom of Caid