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Post by Duke Brandon on Jun 28, 2011 22:24:32 GMT -4
Order of the Iron Shield: For exemplary work in the role of security and protection.
Symbol is a Grey chevron
Order of the Gilded Rose: for works of service and dedication to the Empire.
Symbol is a Rose, Guilded, cresting a golden key.
Order of the Gules Blade: for outstanding works of heavy combat.
Symbol is a Sword Gules
Order of the Argent Quill: For exemplary work in the study and art of scribal works.
Symbol is a Argent Quill
Order of the ??: for dedication and excellence in the arts & sciences
Symbol is a ??.
Elevation to Maestari: A Master of an art or Science, highest rank within the Hearthstone caste.
Symbol is a ??.
Queen's Champion: personal guard and Champion to Her Dronning's Majesty
Symbol is a Rampant White Stag, on a Red field, crowned with the Crown of the Dronning
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Post by Duke Brandon on Jun 28, 2011 22:33:09 GMT -4
Order of the Iron Shield
The field of war is a perilous place fraught with danger, calling for the greatest sacrifices and steadfastness from those that stand guard over us all. In this regard, the Crowns of our great Empire should be protected by the bravest and fiercest of our people. There exists within our lands an order dedicated to the advancement of the protector's art and committed to the personal defense of the Royalty. You (Recipient's name) are worthy of this distinction and have agreed to uphold the principles and purpose, and are hereby inducted into the Order of the Iron Shield. Forevermore, your name and mark shall be inscribed upon the Shield of Honour. Done by Our Hands this (number) day of (month),(Imperial year)Imperial Year, being (year) Gregorian.
Oath (To be said during induction): "I shall now and forever as long as breath remains in me, shall be a defender and protector of our Empire and to the Crown in which we serve. This is swear by my blade and by my blood."
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Post by Duke Brandon on Jun 28, 2011 22:36:45 GMT -4
Order of the Gilded Rose:
Know all that We are contented and well-pleased with Our right trusty and well-beloved subject (Recipient's name). S/He has done commendable service to the Crown, as well as to this Glorious Empire, and has earned the respect of the realm. Therefore We, [name] and [name], Ulfric and Dronning of the Empire of the Wolf, do proclaim that s/he shall be inducted into the Order of the Gilded Rose, and bear are rights and privileges therein. Done this (number) day of (month) (Imperial year) imperial year, being (year) Gregorian.
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Post by Duke Brandon on Jun 28, 2011 22:38:21 GMT -4
Order of the Gules Blade
On this day the Crown of our great Empire wishes to recognize one who has shown longtime preeminence in the art of war, displaying chivalry, valor, skill, and ferocity on the field of battle and imparting this knowledge to other warriors. We, [name] and [name], Ulfric and Dronning of our Proud Empire, do hereby name Our subject (Recipient's name) a Companion of the Gules Blade, and charge [him/her] to continue these worthy endeavors. Done this (number) day of (month), (Imperial year)Imperial Year, being (year) Gregorian.
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Post by Duke Brandon on Jun 28, 2011 22:51:33 GMT -4
Order of the Argent Quill:
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Post by Duke Brandon on Jun 28, 2011 22:51:51 GMT -4
Order of the ??:
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Post by Duke Brandon on Jul 24, 2011 21:37:09 GMT -4
Elevation to Maestari:
As, [m. name] and [f. name], Ulfric and Dronning of this Glorius Empire of the Wolf, We do command all to stand and show respect to [rec. name], who by showing [his/her] vast knowledge in [his/her] craft and [his/her] determination to return the lost arts of his craft, We do hereby name [him/her] Maestari, with all rights and privledges therein.
Done by Our Hand, this [date] day of [month], [#] Imperial Year, being [year] Gregorian
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Post by Duke Brandon on Jul 24, 2011 21:49:13 GMT -4
Dronning's Champion:
We sing throughout the vast lands of this Illustrious Empire of the graciousness and beauty that is given life by the words of Our Dronning[f. name] and [m. name], Her Ulfric. Well knowing the wide spread admiration in which [rec. name] is held by the populace and Ourselves, and in acknowledgment of [his/her] loyalty and defensive prowess, We are pleased to show [him/her] this sign of the Dronning's favor by appointing [him/her] Dronning's Champion.
Done by Our Hand and Seal this [date] day of [month], [#] Imperial Year, being [year] Gregorian.
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Know all good gentles tho whom these presents come that [rec. name], having distinguished [him/herself] by ability and chivalry upon the field of battle, has found favor in Our eyes. We do appoint [him/her] Dronning's Champion and charge [him/her] with the defense of the Honor of the Imperial Crown, and with the protection of Our Royal person.
By Our Hand this [day] day of [month], [Imp. Year] Imperial Year, being [year] Gregorian.
Oath to be given as the Champion dons their armor:
"I swear fealty to Our Dronning, to serve and protect, in life and, if need be, in death, til the Gods take me, or my Dronning releases me. I hereby give my Oath."
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Post by Prinz Jostal Blod-Rand on Aug 29, 2011 9:46:19 GMT -4
Arts and Sciences Order: Golden Horn?  Golden Hammer? |
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Post by Enepay Gunnulfson on Aug 29, 2011 20:41:49 GMT -4
really jostel lol
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Post by grim on Oct 7, 2011 9:03:53 GMT -4
Do we have any information on getting started on becoming a master craftsman? I know my wife wants to work on that and I believe a few others from up here do as well.
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Post by grim on Oct 16, 2011 22:36:46 GMT -4
Anyone?
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Post by Duke Brandon on Oct 17, 2011 6:08:09 GMT -4
Sorry, I've been really busy with work and trying to get stuff together to go back to school. I'll try to get that dug up this week.
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Post by grim on Oct 17, 2011 21:07:26 GMT -4
Thank you very much  |
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Post by Vladimir Dmitr'evich Bratovich on Oct 18, 2011 1:30:30 GMT -4
Path of the Smith
Journeyman
· own your own tools in your trade
· make one item in the trade of your choice
Smith
· make 5 items in your trade, 1 of which must be period and documented
· own some period tools
· own some of your kit
· must teach at least 3 althing/wolf gatherings
High Smith
· make 10 items minimum
· make 5 period and documented items
· own fully period tools of the trade and use only them for your period pieces
· must own full kit
· must apprentice 2 journeymen
· must teach at least at 4 events
Master Smith(Maestari)
· must own full period kit for you and your trade
· make at least 10 fully period items
· must have at least 5 journeymen under you and 2 journeymen that have been elevated to smith in your trade.
· must teach at least 10 events including at least two for rag/pennsic/geddon
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