THE CEREMONIAL OF THE BARONY OF THREE MOUNTAINS

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1 THE CEREMONIAL OF THE BARONY OF THREE MOUNTAINS A.S. XLVII Being C.E Copyright: Barony of Three Mountains SCA, Inc Page 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Ceremonial of the Barony of Three Mountains... 1 FEALTY--OFFICERS... 4 FEALTY--POPULACE and/or support... 4 FEALTY --Champions of Three Mountains... 4 FEALTY-- SERGEANTS, YEOMAN, GALLANTS, and LANCERS... 6 FEALTY --COURTIERS... 7 INVESTITURE -- SERGEANTS, YEOMAN, GALLANTS, and LANCERS... 8 INVESTITURE OF COURTIER(S)... 9 LETTERS OF INTENT --SERGEANT, YEOMEN, GALLANTS, LANCERS and COURTIER CANDIDATES 10 Sergeantry Trials Candidates invocation --CHAMPIONS CEREMONY investiture -- CHAMPIONS Return of Regalia/ Honor of the Mountains Pride (June 2010) ORDER OF THE CRYSTAL RAINBOW For service to barony ORDER OF THE MOUNTAIN SUN For Arts and Sciences in the Barony ORDO AEGIS HONORIS For Courtesy and Chivalry ORDER OF THREE MOUNTAINS For Extensive Service to the Barony over a period of time ORDER OF THE HEART OF THREE MOUNTAINS For children under 18 who have contributed to the Barony Order of the Myrtle Leaf/ TREE For Persona Development for individual (or group -tree) GOLDEN TORC Thank you for baronial work done FOOD GOD/ESS For spectacular contributions gastronomically U-ROCK AWARD For personal service to the baron and baroness Page 2

3 Olwyn o Aur For Field support and service staff The Honor of Guillermo s Rose For grace, chivalry and for personal armor/ambiance on the field The Amber Leaf Token for Enthusiasm in the Arts or Sciences The Star of Janeltis FOR 3M CHAMPIONSHIP: Chivalry and Honor on the Field Canton Three Mountains For Service to the Cantons in 3M The Coronets SKILL Favor Sergeantry Candidate Dance Favor Sergeantry Candidate Marshall Favor Sergeantry Candidate Arts Favor Sergeantry Candidate Service Favor The Phoenix Favor Winner of a Phoenix Tourney Official Baronial CHEERS Ending of Court CLAN OF SOME BANISHMENT Investiture of a Territorial Baron/Baroness Page 3

4 FEALTY--OFFICERS Do you, the Officers of Three Mountains, swear that you will perform the duties of your office well and faithfully, that you will uphold the Baronial Customary and that you will support Their Excellencies for so long as they remain Baron and Baroness of Three Mountains? (each Officer should respond, I so swear, name, name of office ) BARON/ESS: Thank you all for your good counsel and work FEALTY--POPULACE AND/OR SUPPORT HERALD: Do you the Citizens of Three Mountains now swear fealty to your undoubted Baron & Baroness, to obey their lawful commands in all matters concerning this Barony, and to uphold the Customary of Three Mountains, for so long as remain Baron & Baroness? (response) BARON/ESS: We for Our part swear faithfulness and fealty to you that we will likewise uphold the customary and abide by the law of An Tir and to protect and defend you, Our populace, for so long as the Three Mountains stand, and we remain Baron & Baroness. FEALTY --CHAMPIONS OF THREE MOUNTAINS HERALD NOTES--(Remember to softly prompt the Baron and/or Baroness When doing fealty oath, pause and look at the appropriate person as you read: i.e.: duties as Armored (look and pause), Rapier (look & pause) Champion Look at the Champions when you want them to respond. One or more champions may be swearing fealty at any one time, only utilize those portions of the ceremony that relate to the appropriate individuals. HERALD: Know then that We,, Baron & Baroness of Three Mountains, exercise take Our prerogative to recognize Champions in Three Mountains. Know that Our Champions have the right to stand at our side in Peace and War, and to advise us concerning the direction of our lands including the recognition and advancement of its people. Further do we charge them with the responsibilities to support their chosen art and to represent us and this Barony with honor. Come now before Their Excellencies, (names) Page 4

5 Thus far you have served as true Champions of Three Mountains. Are you now prepared to renew the Champions Oath? CHAMPIONS: (together) I am. [Coronet stands to receive the Oath, Baron takes Sword of State and lays it on palms] BARON: Place your hands upon My own. [Champions place their hands on top of the sword, over the Baron s hands] HERALD: Do you swear to discharge your duties as Armored, Rapier, Archery and Arts & Sciences Champion of Three Mountains, to abide by the laws of AnTir, to uphold the Customary of Three Mountains and to faithfully serve the Barony of Three Mountains so long as you carry the title of Champion? CHAMPIONS: (together) I so swear. HEARLD: And for so long as you remain Champion and remains Baron of Three Mountains, do you swear fealty unto, that whenever He marshals the forces of the Barony, there shall you be to defend His Excellency and the lands of Three Mountains? CHAMPIONS: (together) I so swear BARON: And We for Our part, swear faithfulness and fealty to you. [Baron sheathes Sword of State and hands it to man at arms] HERALD: That His Excellency might know that you are His true Champions, surrender to Him your weapon. [Champions lay sword, bow, rapier, and staff on ground before the Baron] BARON: That all would know that We accept you as Our Champions, We return to you, your sword, your bow, your rapier, your staff, and with them extend to you the rights of a Champion of Three Mountains, among these being a place at our Court and the right to fight at Our side. So say We,, Baron of Three Mountains HERALD: Rise Champions and be recognized by the populace. [Champions rise, receive congratulations, then face the populace] BARON: Champions, take your place in our Court and continue to serve Our Barony with dignity and valor. [Champions bow to Their Excellencies. Then move to flank on both sides of chairs of state.] HERALD: For the Champion(s) of Three Mountains. Hip hip, hip hip, hip hip Page 5

6 FEALTY-- SERGEANTS, YEOMAN, GALLANTS, AND LANCERS NOTES FOR HERALD: This ceremony is for members of the Sergeantry to swear fealty to the new Baroness when a Baronial changeover occurs. Any candidates in fealty? Have Regalia: buckle, belt favor, tabard, cloak, or surcoat? Champions sword? The members of the Sergeantry are called forth to kneel before the Baroness. HERALD: Members of the Sergeantry of Three Mountains please come before the Baroness. Do those of you in fealty to another have permission to swear fealty to Baroness of Three Mountains? (candidates answer as appropriate) HERALD: Talk to each of the sergeants in turn Repeat for each -- the Sergeantry vow: Here do I vow to be from this day forward A good and true member of the Sergeantcy Ever chivalrous and courteous and ever willing to serve To speak and to be silent to strike and to spare To do and to let be to come and to go In such matters as concern this Barony So say I (in turn). (Baroness may respond in her own words) (After all Sergeants have spoken, Baroness stands and removes her Coronet, holding in her hands.) BARONESS: Place your hands upon this coronet. HERALD: Repeat after me the Sergeantry oath: Here do I swear fealty To You as Baroness of Three Mountains That I will obey your lawful commands Abide by the customary of the Barony And uphold the Crown and Kingdom of An Tir For so long as I remain a member of the Sergeantry of Three Mountains And You remain Baroness of Three Mountains So say I (in turn) BARONESS: All this I hear And for My part, I swear To protect and to defend you with all my power for so long as I remain Baroness of Three Mountains and you remain members of the Sergeantry of Three Mountains So say I, Baroness of Three Mountains. Thank you all for your service. HERALD: The herald shall exhort the cheers of the populace. (the usual) Page 6

7 FEALTY --COURTIERS Notes to HERALD: This ceremony is for Courtiers to swear fealty to the new Baron when a Baronial changeover occurs. Any candidates in fealty? Regalia: danglie, baldric. Champions sword. HERALD: All current Courtiers please come before your Baron [Addressing the proto-courtiers] Do those of you in fealty to another have permission to swear fealty to Baron of Three Mountains? (Courtiers answer as appropriate) HERALD: Repeat after me the Courtiers vow: Here do I vow To be from this day forward A good and true Courtier Ever Courteous And ever willing to serve To speak and to be silent To do and to let be To come and to go In such matters as concern this Barony. So say I (in turn). (Baron may respond in his own words) (Baron stands and is handed baronial sword by champion) BARON: Place your hands upon this sword. HERALD: Repeat after Us the Courtiers oath: Here do I swear fealty To You (name) as Baron of three mountains That I will obey Your lawful commands Abide by the Customary of the Barony And uphold the Crown and Kingdom of An Tir For so long as I remain a Courtier of Three Mountains And You remain Baron of Three Mountains So say I (in turn) BARON: All this We hear And for Our part, I swear to protect and to defend you With all Our power for so long as We remain Baron of Three Mountains And you remain Courtiers of Three Mountains So say We. HERALD: The herald shall exhort the cheers of the populace. (the usual) Page 7

8 INVESTITURE -- SERGEANTS, YEOMAN, GALLANTS, AND LANCERS NOTES FOR HERALD: Any candidates in fealty? Have Regalia: buckle, belt favor, tabard, cloak, or surcoat? HERALD: is called to appear before the Baron of Three Mountians. Do those of you in fealty to another have permission to swear fealty to Baroness of Three Mountains? (candidates answer as appropriate) HERALD: Repeat after me the Sergeantry vow: Here do I vow To be from this day forward A good and true member of the Sergeantry Ever chivalrous and courteous And ever willing to serve To speak and to be silent To strike and to spare To do and to let be To come and to go In such matters as concern this Barony So say I (in turn). (Baroness may respond in her own words) (Baroness stands and removes her Coronet, holding in her hands.) BARONESS: Place your hands upon this coronet. HERALD: Repeat after me the Sergeantcy oath: Here do I swear fealty To you, as Baroness of Three Mountains That I will obey your lawful commands Abide by the customary of the Barony And uphold the Crown and Kingdom of An Tir For so long as I remain a member of the Sergeantcy of Three Mountains And you remain Baroness of Three Mountains So say I (in turn) BARONESS: All this I hear And for my part, I swear To protect and to defend you With all my power For so long as I remain Baroness of Three Mountains And you remain members of the Sergeantry of Three Mountains So say I. BARONESS: Accept from me now these tokens of your new rank. HERALD: Arise Sergeants, Yeoman, Gallants, and Lancer(s) of Three Mountains and greet your fellows. For the new members of the Sergeantry, hip hip Page 8

9 INVESTITURE OF COURTIER(S) Notes to HERALD: Any candidates in fealty? Regalia: danglie, baldric. Champions sword. (The proto-courtiers and all current Courtiers are called forth to kneel before the Baron) HERALD: Please come before the Baron Three Mountains [Addressing the proto-courtiers] Do those of you in fealty to another have permission to swear fealty to Baron of Three Mountains? (Proto-courtiers answer as appropriate) HERALD: Repeat after me the Courtiers vow: Here do I vow To be from this day forward A good and true Courtier Ever Courteous And ever willing to serve To speak and to be silent To do and to let be TO COME AND TO GO In such matters as concern this Barony. So say I (in turn). (Baron may respond in his own words) (Baron stands and is handed baronial sword by champion) BARON: Place your hands upon this sword. HERALD: Repeat after me the Courtiers oath: Here do I swear fealty To you as Baron of Three Mountains That I will obey your lawful commands Abide by the Customary of the Barony And uphold the Crown and Kingdom of An Tir For so long as I remain a Courtier And you remain Lord Three Mountains So say I (in turn) BARON: All this I hear And for my part, I swear To protect and to defend you With all my power For so long as I remain Baron of Three Mountains And you remain Courtiers of Three Mountains So say I. BARON: HERALD: Accept from me now these tokens of your new rank. Arise Courtiers and greet your fellows. For the new Courtiers hip, hip Page 9

10 LETTERS OF INTENT --SERGEANT, YEOMEN, GALLANTS, LANCERS AND COURTIER CANDIDATES SERGEANTRY TRIALS CANDIDATES HERALD: Will all those present who wish to state their intention to enter the trials to be a Sergeant, Yeoman, Gallant, Lancer or Courtier, present yourselves before their Excellencies. (Candidate will read their letters of intent) BARONESS- I accept you as a sergeantry candidate. Take this token so all might know that you have entered the trials and accepted the challenges. (Baroness gives token) --REPEAT FOR EACH CANDIDATE BARON- I accept you as Courtier candidate, please take this token so all might know that you have entered the trials and accepted the challenges. (Baron gives token) --REPEAT FOR EACH CANDIDATE HERALD: Let all know that these persons have now entered the trials to become members of the Sergeantry of Three Mountains. Three cheers for the candidates Hip Hip Huzzah etc. Page 10

11 INVOCATION --CHAMPIONS CEREMONY NOTES to Herald: {Remember to softly prompt the Baron and/or Baroness} Note which Champions are actually changing over and modify phrases to suit. When doing fealty oath, pause and look at the appropriate person as you read. i.e.: duties as Armored (look and pause), Rapier (look & pause) Champion [Look at the Champions when you want them to respond]. [REGALIA Do the departing Champion s have the regalia ready to turn over? (Take the buckle off your belt!)] [Do the departing Champions have the Sword of State, Bow, Rapier and Staff, Axe?] [The Coronet will each need at least one attendant who is NOT the Herald.] New Champions need to bring their weapon with them when called into Court. HERALD: Let all those who would vie for the title of Champion of Three Mountains present themselves before their Baron. [may be introduced individually, with or without Consort as Their Excellencies choose] when all have assembled] HERALD: Today you enter the lists to vie for the honor of Baronial Champions. Know that those who achieve victory must swear fealty to the Baron of Three Mountains. [Baron/ess give personal message if he/she choose] HERALD: Do each of you swear that should you be given victory this day you will fulfill the obligations of a Champion of Three Mountains and that you will bear yourself now and in the future with the honor, chivalry, virtue and loyalty which must mark a Champion of Three Mountains? [And CANDIDATES: I so swear. BARON: [Words of encouragement best wishes and leave to depart] HERALD: Three cheers for the competitors. Hip hip, hip hip hip hip Page 11

12 INVESTITURE -- CHAMPIONS HERALD: Know then that We,, by Grace of the Sable Lion, Baron & Baroness of Three Mountains, do herewith take our prerogative to recognize Champions in Three Mountains. Know that Our Champions have the right to stand at our side in Peace and War, and to advise us concerning the direction of our lands including the recognition and advancement of its people. Further do we charge them with the responsibilities to support their chosen art and to represent us and this Barony with honor. Come now before Their Excellencies, ( names) In the Champions tournaments you were given victory. Are you now prepared to take the Champions Oath? CHAMPIONS: (together) I am. [Coronet stands to receive the Oath, Baron takes Sword of State and lays it on palms] BARON: Place your hands upon my own. [Champions place their hands on top of the sword, over the Baron s hands] HERALD: Do you swear to discharge your duties as Armored, Rapier, Archery, Thrown Weapons and Youth Champion of Three Mountains, to abide by the laws of AnTir, to uphold the Customary of Three Mountains and to faithfully serve the Barony of Three Mountains so long as you carry the title of Champion? CHAMPIONS: (together) I so swear. HERALD: And for so long as you remain Champion and remains Baron of Three Mountains, do you swear fealty unto him, that whenever he marshals the forces of the Barony, there shall you be to defend His Excellency and the lands of Three Mountains? CHAMPIONS: (together) I so swear BARON: And I for my part, swear faithfulness and fealty to you. [Baron sheathes Sword of State and hands it to man at arms] HERALD: Receive these tokens of your position. (tokens given) HERALD: Rise Champions and be recognized by the populace. [Champions rise, receive congratulations, then face the populace] BARON: Champions, take your place in our Court as you surely earned the right this day. HERALD: For the new Champion(s) of Three Mountains. Hip hip, hip hip, hip hip Page 12

13 RETURN OF REGALIA/ HONOR OF THE MOUNTAINS PRIDE (JUNE 2010) HERALD: BARON: gratitude. HERALD: Pride. Current Champions of Three Mountains come now before Their Excellencies. We release you now from your fealty and your duties with our thanks and Further, do we admit you, as past Champions, to the Honor of the Mountains CHAMPIONS: Your Excellency, we return these tokens to you, that your new Champions might receive them from your hand. [Words from the Baron & Baroness for the outgoing Champion] HERALD: [Reads Scroll for outgoing Champion] For the departing Champion(s). Hip hip, hip hip, hip hip Page 13

14 ORDER OF THE CRYSTAL RAINBOW FOR SERVICE TO BARONY HERALD: The order of the Crystal Rainbow was created in order to recognize those who have served the Barony of Three Mountains in great and diverse ways., Lord and Lady Three Mountains, having consulted with the members of the Order, wish to take upon themselves their prerogative to bestow this honor. Will the members of the Order of the Crystal Rainbow come forward now. [SPEAKER: A speaker on behalf of the candidate may wish to say a few words at this point.] HERALD: Come now and kneel before Their Excellencies. (Phonetically: ) BARON: It is our wish to admit you to the Three Mountains Order of the Crystal Rainbow. Will you accept this honor? (response). BARONESS: Will you also swear to continue to serve the Barony as you surely have till now, to treat nobly those of every degree, so long as the Three Mountains stand? (response). HERALD: (read scroll) For the recipient of the Crystal Rainbow! hip hip! (do this three times) Page 14

15 ORDER OF THE MOUNTAIN SUN FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES IN THE BARONY HERALD: In the Barony of Three Mountains, those who support and contribute to the arts and sciences, with the recommendation of their fellows, are offered membership in the Order of the Mountain Sun., Baron and Baroness wish to make this offer today. HERALD: Will the members of the order of the Mountain Sun come forward. [Speaker: a current member of the Order may speak on behalf of the Candidate.] HERALD: Come now and kneel before Their Excellencies. (Phonetically: ) BARONESS: We would admit you to the Order of the Mountain Sun of the Barony of Three Mountains. Will you accept this? (response) BARON: Will you also swear to continue your support of the arts and sciences, and to treat nobly those of every degree so long as the Three Mountains stand? (response) HERALD: (read scroll) HERALD: For the newest member of the Order of the Mountain Sun! hip hip! Page 15

16 ORDO AEGIS HONORIS FOR COURTESY AND CHIVALRY HERALD: When Morag was Baroness in Three Mountains, she resolved to recognize those persons whose exemplary courtesy and chivalry were an inspiration and example to all. And so, the Ordo Aegis Honoris was created. The Lord and Lady Three Mountains, after due consultation with the members of the Order, now call another to be entered into the Order. Come before their Excellencies all members of the Ordo Aegis Honoris. [Speaker: A current member of the OAH may wish to speak about the candidate.] HERALD: Come now and kneel before their Excellencies. (Phonetically: ) BARONE(SS): We are minded to admit you to the Ordo Aegis Honoris, will you accept this honor? (response) HERALD: (read scroll) BARON: HERALD: Go now and greet your fellows. For the newest Recipient of the Ordo Aegis Honoris, Hip, hip.. Page 16

17 ORDER OF THREE MOUNTAINS FOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE TO THE BARONY OVER A PERIOD OF TIME HERALD: It is the custom that those who have given the barony many years of diligent service, and contributed immeasurably to the betterment of Her people, be recognized with membership in the Order of Three Mountains., Lord and Lady Three Mountains, with the recommendation of the current members, wish to admit another to this order today. HERALD: Will the members of the Order of Three Mountains please come forward. [Speaker: A current member of the Order may speak on behalf of the Candidate.] BARONESS: Call forth the candidate. HERALD: Come now and kneel before Their Excellencies. (Phonetically: ) BARON: We would admit you to the Order of Three Mountains. Will you accept this? (response) HERALD: (read scroll) HERALD: For the newest member of the Three Mountains! hip hip! Page 17

18 ORDER OF THE HEART OF THREE MOUNTAINS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18 WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE BARONY HERALD: During the Reign of Baron Alfric and Baroness Jill, the coronets wished to recognize those children who lighten our hearts and bring joy to the fair Barony of Three Mountains. Therefore was created the Order of the Heart of Three Mountains., Lord and Lady Three Mountains, now call another to be entered into the Order. Come before their Excellencies all members of the Order of the Heart of Three Mountains. [Speaker: A member of the Barony may wish to speak about the candidate.] BARONESS: Call forth the candidate. HERALD: Come now and kneel before their Excellencies. (Phonetically: ) BARONESS: We are minded to admit you to the Order of the Heart of Three Mountains, will you accept this honor? (response) HERALD: BARON: HERALD: (read scroll) Go now and greet your fellows. For the recipient of the the Heart of Three Mountains: hip hip Page 18

19 ORDER OF THE MYRTLE LEAF/ TREE FOR PERSONA DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL (OR GROUP -TREE) HERALD: This great society benefits from those who pursue the goal of developing all aspects of their chosen time and place. These individuals add to the color of our events and enrich and educate all of us and are honored in this barony with membership in the Order of the Myrtle Leaf., Lord and Lady Three Mountains, now call another to be entered into the Order. Come before their Excellencies all members of the Order of the Myrtle Leaf (Tree if a group). [Speaker: A member of the Barony may wish to speak about the candidate.] BARONESS: Call forth the candidate. HERALD: Come now before Their Excellencies. BARONESS: We are minded to admit you to the Order of the Myrtle Leaf (Tree), will you accept this honor? (response) HERALD: BARON: HERALD: (read scroll) Go now and greet your fellows. For the recipient of the Order of the Myrtle Leaf (tree): hip hip Page 19

20 GOLDEN TORC THANK YOU FOR BARONIAL WORK DONE HERALD: Here this and know that We,, Lord and Lady Three Mountains, find Ourselves quite pleased with the service and efforts that (Name) (Phonetically: )has gifted to our Barony. Recognizing this, We award the Golden Torc in just expression and token of our gratitude. BARON/ESS: (Words of what they have done) HERALD: A Joyful Noise. Page 20

21 FOOD GOD/ESS FOR SPECTACULAR CONTRIBUTIONS GASTRONOMICALLY HERALD: Blessed are We above all peoples to be in the presence of those whose talents tantalize our taste buds and whose creations dance across our pallets in a heavenly explosion of foodie goodness. Will present themselves to Their Excellencies. (Phonetically: ) BARON/ESS: We now recognize as a Food God(ess) and ask them to join the pantheon. Page 21

22 U-ROCK AWARD FOR PERSONAL SERVICE TO THE BARON AND BARONESS HERALD: In the days of Ataias and Hlutwige personal service was recognized and rewarded by proclamation and writ as being separate from service to the Barony. Following the traditions of their Great Grandparents, Alfric and Jill continue to honor those who provide personal service beyond what is expected. Thus was born the U-Rock. Will present themselves before the Baron and Baroness Three Mountains. (Phonetically: ) BARON/ESS: What they did.. HERALD: Read Scroll HERALD: For the UROCK recipient, a joyful noise. Page 22

23 OLWYN O AUR (pronounced Alwin oh are Wheel of Gold ) FOR FIELD SUPPORT AND SERVICE STAFF HERALD: On the field this day did many sacrificed their time and effort to provide support to those who have participated in the list. The Water bearers, Field Heralds, Marshalls, and List Persons, among others whose efforts have enabled the spectacle before us this day are to be commended. And so we commend one more in the honor of he whose life and actions have inspired these words, Master Sion ap Llwyd, (pronounced Shawn ep lawith ) Their Excellencies, have recognized one such as this on this day. This is evident by (actions performed) After consultation with those who most benefited from this individuals assistance, Their Excellencies Three Mountains are most pleased to call forth to appear before them. BARONESS: Take this; that you have so greatly earned through your toils on this day, and remember that without those such as you the known world would be a far lesser place. We encourage you to continue with your actions as you have thus far. For we all, will certainly reap the benefits of your doing so. HERALD: Three cheers for the recipient of the Olwyn o Aur! Page 23

24 THE HONOR OF GUILLERMO S ROSE FOR GRACE, CHIVALRY AND FOR PERSONAL ARMOR/AMBIANCE ON THE FIELD HERALD: Guillermo da Serra Patace personified the attributes of exceptional personal ambiance, courtesy, grace, and chivalric behavior on the field. It is in his memory that Alfric and Jill created this honor to recognize that those who create exceptional period functional armor and weaponry and contribute greatly to the chivalric atmosphere of the society. After due consultation Their Excellencies wish to present the recipient with The Honour of Guillermo s Rose! come now and present yourself before the Baron and Baroness Three Mountains BARON/ESS: We bestow on to you this token, for your actions have personified those attributes such as honor, ambiance, grace and courtly behavior. You are an inspiration to us all. HERALD: For the recipient of Guillermo s Rose, hip, hip Page 24

25 THE AMBER LEAF TOKEN FOR ENTHUSIASM IN THE ARTS OR SCIENCES HERALD: Since the earliest days of our Barony, the Arts and Sciences have been instrumental in its development. As it was before, it is so now. Those gentles who have shown enthusiasm for the Arts and Sciences and who continue to strive for excellence, these must be encouraged to learn and create. It is to this end that Their Excellencies, having observed such an example of artistry and skill; were so moved as to exercise their prerogative and bestow an Amber Leaf. Will present themselves before Their Excellencies. BARON/ESS: With this token we ask that you continue to strive in your pursuits of mastery in the Arts and Sciences while endeavoring to help others find their own opportunities for enrichment therein. Page 25

26 THE STAR OF JANELTIS FOR 3M CHAMPIONSHIP: CHIVALRY AND HONOR ON THE FIELD HERALD: During the reign of Their Majesties James and Verena, when An Tir was still a Principality of The West,, a request from the populace of An Tir, granted by the Board of Directors, conferred the rank and title of Dowager Princess of An Tir to Viscountess Janeltis Karaine, Starfollower, Mistress of the Laurel, with such rank continuing forever and always as a sign of her grace and conduct. Just as the spirit of Her Serene Highness Janeltis reminds us all of courtesy, grace, and honourable conduct, the eight pointed star of gold represents those whose deeds upon the champions field stand out above the rest. We Baron and Baroness of Three Mountains recognize one with such traits on this day. Will present themselves to Their Excellencies. (approach) HERALD:, after consulting with officials of the field Their Excellencies are most impressed with your chivalric actions on this day, and are right minded to present you with the Star of Janeltis. BARON: We bestow upon you this token of an eight pointed star of gold in honour of Her Serene Highness, the Dowager Princess Janeltis so that all may know of your deeds of courtesy, chivalry and honour upon our championship field on this day. HERALD: A joyous noise for the recipient Page 26

27 CANTON THREE MOUNTAINS FOR SERVICE TO THE CANTONS IN 3M HERALD It is a privilege of the Coronets to enrich their populace with accolades designed to recognize the deeds and accomplishments of their populace. To this end was devised the Canton Three Mountains; this award is to be given to those members of the baronies branches through the recommendations of their populaces or other members at large. This honour is to be depicted by The Three Mountains device augmented as follows; The Canton s device placed in canton on the baronial device. Furthermore, this augmentation is to be given a name as selected by the members of each canton. Having considered the council of their populace their Excellencies Alfric and Jill, Baron and Baroness Three Mountains wish to make their decision be known and bestow the honour of the Canton Three Mountains Point d Or/Haukskeldea upon their subject. Come now and kneel before their Excellencies! Would any members of the assembled populace wish to speak on behalf of this gentle? SPEAKER: BARON: It is our wish to present you with the Canton Three Mountains and to further extend this presentation by augmentation to the Point d Or of Kaldor Ness/Haukskeldea of HauksgaardR. Do you accept this honour? (Response) Baroness: Will you swear to continue to serve the barony and its divisions as you surely have thus far? (Response) HERALD: (Read scroll) HERALD: For the recipient hip, hip Repeat thrice) Page 27

28 THE CORONETS SKILL FAVOR SERGEANTRY CANDIDATE DANCE FAVOR SERGEANTRY CANDIDATE MARSHALL FAVOR SERGEANTRY CANDIDATE ARTS FAVOR SERGEANTRY CANDIDATE SERVICE FAVOR HERALD: The well rounded skill set of a Sergeantry candidate is the product of the trials they ve just completed and their willingness to push themselves out of their comfort zones. Each candidate for Sergeantry is encouraged to do their utmost to exceed the expectations that they have set for themselves. In this spirit, The Coronets SKILL Favor is presented to a former Candidate after having been inducted into the Sergeantry; who during the Trials exhibited exceptional courage, growth, and/or artistry in their skills trial. Their Excellencies call To come before them! BARONESS: Well pleased are We with the skills of you have exhibited that we wish to present you with this favor. HERALD: For the recipient a joyful noise Page 28

29 THE PHOENIX FAVOR WINNER OF A PHOENIX TOURNEY HERALD: For as long as the barony is old, has the Phoenix represented our fair lands as it continually rises from the ashes and starts anew. On this day of glory, upon this field of battle, we have witnessed a new rising once more! The Coronets Three Mountains would call forward the victor! Would present themselves before Their Excellencies and receive the Phoenix Favor they have so rightfully earned on this day! BARON/ESS: We charge you with the responsibility of keeping this favor until the time it is next contested, where you must surrender it unto the next victor enabling the Phoenix to rise again. BARON/ESS: Do you accept this charge and agree to relinquish it to the next worthy bearer? HERALD: Three Cheers for the Phoenix victor! Page 29

30 OFFICIAL BARONIAL CHEERS ENDING OF COURT HERALD: So ends the Court of, Baron and Baroness of Three Mountains. Long live King : (populace repeats) Long live Queen : (populace repeats) For the Royal Prince and Princess, Long Life! For the Baron and Baroness of Three Mountains: HIP HIP Insert other Landed B&B here: HIP HIP Insert sponsoring Branch here: HIP HIP For Three Mountains, first and greatest Barony in An Tir: HIP HIP (Quietly) And for the greatest Kingdom in the Known World, thrice let us praise her name to the skies: (AN TIR) A joyous noise! Page 30

31 CLAN OF SOME BANISHMENT In this the Forty-Seventh year of the Society do we, Aedan, Baron, and Alexandria Baroness of the Barony of Three Mountains confirm and reissue this banishment, done by our forefathers, Baron Roger and Baroness Morag, and Confirmed and reissued by all Barons and Baronesses since. We do hereby banish the clan of some from our lands and presence in perpetuity. We command all of our citizens, as they love us, to offer no aid, nor comfort to any of the Clan of Some. We would deny the aforesaid Clan of Some safe harbor or safe haven, and we charge our citizens to provide none of these for this reprehensible clan. If any statement is made by this aforesaid Clan of Some respecting any matters let none believe it. And let the Clan of Some know that we do not care any for the safety or affection of this aforesaid clan, but we defy you, as enemies of us and our citizens. We deny the Clan of Some any freedoms and any peace whilst they are in our lands, and we trust that our ministers and citizens shall likewise prohibit the inhabitation of our lands by any of the Clan of Some. Let all that have heard these words spread them far and wide, so that none of this aforesaid clan shall attempt to make their residence in our lands. So let it be known that Some people are banished. Page 31

32 INVESTITURE OF A TERRITORIAL BARON/BARONESS Ceremonial of the Kingdom of An Tir Version: 12th Night, XXXVII (2003) revised 2013 If the outgoing Baron and Baroness are not already in court the herald shall call them forth: HERALD: Baron Alfric and Baroness Jill, have business in this court. Proceeded by two people carrying banners of Three Mountains, followed by the various Champions and 4 other people (Talia, Will, to carry personal banners and two peeps to carry the scrolls Eleanor & Sable?) KING: What is your business before Us? OUTGOING B/B: BARON and BARONESS: Your Majesties, we have been honored to serve Your Kingdom and the people of Three Mountains as Baron and Baroness, but it is now time for us to resign this service and render the Barony into Your care and keeping. And here they shall remove their coronets and offer them to the King and Queen KING: We here grant your request for relief of your duties as Baron and Baroness of Three Mountains. Though we are loathe to lose such servants as you have been to us, we release you from your oaths of fealty. KING OR QUEEN: It would please us to style you Baron and Baroness of Our Court. Will you accept this honor from Our Hands? Upon an affirmative reply, the herald shall read the scroll. If there has been a Baronial Coronet prepared for the new Baron and Baroness, the King or Queen shall place it upon his/her head. KING or QUEEN: Wear this coronet, bearing the sign of the Kingdom of An Tir, as symbol of your estate as Baron/Baroness in this realm. Repeat for Baroness The King and Queen will congratulate the new Baron and/or Baroness and the HERALD will exhort the cheers of the populace. Alfric and Jill depart (Talia and Will unfurl and raise the personal banners and lead the way out of court followed by Alfric and Jill, followed by scroll bearers) Note- the Baronial banner bearers and champions remain. Page 32

33 KING: Herald, call forth the ones We have Chosen to be our presence in the Barony of Three Mountains. HERALD: Aedan Mac Suibne and Alexandria Dalassene Kourkouaina, Their Majesties invite your presence in Their Court. When they have arrived: HERALD: Aedan and Alexandria, Their Majesties do here invite your service to Their Barony and Kingdom. Will you accept from them the title and responsibilities of Baron and Baroness of three Mountains? And will you swear fealty to the Crown of An Tir for this Barony? BARON AND BARONESS: We will. HERALD: Right mindful that you will be the representatives of the Crown of An Tir, do you understand that you will be responsible for the defense, nurturing and well-being of this Barony? BARON AND BARONESS: We do. The King and Queen shall rise, and taking the baronial coronets, place them on the heads of the new baron and baroness by turn and say: KING: I, Vik, King of An Tir, do now name Aedan, Baron of Three Mountains, to stand in Our place in all matters ceremonial. Wear this coronet as symbol of your new estate and as reminder of the responsibility you now bear. QUEEN: I, Astrid, Queen of An Tir, do now name Alexandria, Baroness of Three Mountains, to stand in Our place in all matters ceremonial. Wear this coronet as symbol of your new estate and as reminder of the responsibility you now bear. KING: Bring forth the Sword of State. The Champion shall bring forth the Sword of State. HERALD: Do you now swear fealty unto Vik and Astrid, your undoubted King and Queen, for the Barony of Three Mountains, that you will obey Their lawful commands in all matters that concern this Realm, and uphold the Crown and Kingdom of An Tir, and, mindful that the harmony of your Barony and of the Kingdom springs from your own deeds, that you will treat those of every degree with courtesy and chivalry so long as Their Majesties remain sovereigns of An Tir? BARON AND BARONESS: I so swear. Page 33

34 KING: And We for Our part do swear unto this Baron and Baroness of An Tir, and to their Barony and their households, to protect and defend them with all Our power so long as We remain Sovereigns of this Realm. So say I, Vik King of An Tir. QUEEN: And so say I, Astrid, Queen of An Tir. Here the new Baron and Baroness shall stand and face the populace. and the herald shall proclaim them saying: HERALD: People of An Tir! Henceforth let all know that Aedan and Alexandria are Baron and Baroness of Three Mountains. Three cheers Page 34

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