Alternative Opening Phrases for Scrolls

*Most of the following opening phrases are from the An Tir Scribal pages and Caid Opening Phrases http://scribes.antir.sca.org/Scribes/altopenphrase.html and http://caidwiki.org/index.php?title=Opening_Phrases_for_Scrolls.

Note that some phrases below are designed for the name of the recipient to be in the first sentence. The sentences have been altered from their original form for use in Meridies

• All attend these presents (...)

• All gather and attend these presents (...)

• All know by these presents that We, the Sovereign Majesties, do find (...)

• All shall know (...)

• All shall know by these presents (...)

• All shall know that We, (...)

• As in olden times, (...)

• As is in accord with Our will (...)

• Attend all gentles and nobles unto whom these presents shall come (...)

• Beauty and skill go hand in hand and shine forth from the products of (...)'s labours and so it is that We, (...)

• Be it known (...)

• Be it known to all (...)

• Be it know to all men (...)

• Be it known to all by these presents (...)

• Be it known to all that We, (...)

• Be it known to all unto whom these present letters may come (...)

• Be it know to all unto whom these presents come (...)

• By these letters may all men know (...)

• By this, the will of the Throne be known (...)

• Come and hear these words (...)

• Come forth good gentles of the Land and know (...)

• Come forth good and noble gentles and know (...)

• Come forward all, and know that We, (...)

• Come pay heed to these words that all shall know (...)

• Commendations are a delightful duty of the Sovereign Crown. Thus do We, (...)

• Craft displayed at such a high level should be rewarded and so (...)

• Delightful works have been see though out Our Kingdom by Our Subject (...)

• Diligent efforts performed by Our most Loyal subject, (...)

• Diverse great efforts by (...) have been found worthy of regard and respect, thus do We, (...)

• Do all here present pay heed (...)

• Do ye all hear and tell others that We (...)

• Do ye all hear Our words (...)

• Do ye all hear the words of Our Herald (...)

• Do ye all listen and tell others (...)

• Due felicitations and greetings from (...)

• Due commendations and greetings (...)

• Duty and Service are the burdens of Office and when one takes these up, showing such selflessness (...)

• Each and all shall know (...)

• Each Sovereign is gifted the joy of rewarding those who are deserving and is such a one (...)

• Enriching to Our Kingdom have been the diverse deeds of Our subject (...)

• Ever gracious, loyal and steadfast Is Our most loyal subject, (...)

• Ever minded of the duty and honour of presiding over Our people does (...) work tirelessly to (...)

• Exaltation and joy mark this day (...)

• Facets in a gem could not outshine the beautiful works by Our subject, (...)

• Fair tidings this day, (...)

• Fairer works have not been seen than those of Our most beloved subject, (...)

• Fairest in the Kingdom are the works of, (...)

• Fairly recognized for their works do We, (...)

• Faithful subjects, We greet thee(...)

• Famous are the works and deeds by Our subject, (...)

• Far and wide though Our subjects may roam, words of their deeds still reach Our ears (...)

• Fate and favor have brought us here today, (...)

• Favorable tidings do We bring, (...)

• Feast upon Our Words, (...)

• Felicitations and all due respect to those who hear and pay heed to these words, (...)

• Felicitude is found by those who quest for Beauty and knowledge, thus do We (...)

• Flowers fall at the feet of Our Subject,(...), for their wonderful and meritorious works and deeds (...)

• Forasmuch as (...)

• From a passionate heart and gifted hands are born rare and priceless objects (...)

• From this day onward, let all people know from these presents (...)

• Gather ye and attend these presents (...)

• Grace and beauty (...)

• Great feats of bravery and skill at arms have been displayed by (...)

• Greetings unto all to whom these presents come (...)

• Glad tidings do We bring this day (...)

• Glowing remarks and praise have filled the kingdom for the words and deeds of Our subject, (...)

• Gifts of diverse works and deeds have tirelessly been given to the Kingdom by Our subject, (...)

• Good tidings and great cheer (...)

• Hear ye all these presents (...)

• Hear ye all and know (...)

• Heralds proclaim loudly for all to hear Our words so that they may know (...)

• Here do We (...)

• Honoured are We, the Sovereign Crowns of Meridies with the deeds of Our subject, (...)

• It is Our prerogative as Sovereign Majesties to honor with the title of (...)

• It is the judgement of the Throne and the peoples' will that great acts shall be rewarded (...)

• It shall be known to all that (...)

• Joyful greetings to (...)

• Joyous is the message shouting great news to the Known World, listen to their voices and know

• Jubilation fills Our Kingdom in acknowledgement of (...)'s deeds (...)

• Just as We reflect the glory of the Crown, so do our subjects reflect that glory of Our Kingdom (...)

• Joy and peace good gentles of the Land (...)

• King and Queen are minded to

• Kinship grows from the service one gives to their kingdom (...)

• Know ye all to whom these presents come (...)

• Know all men by these presents (...)

• Know all unto whom these presents come (...)

• Knowingly and with great joy do We (...)

• Lesser would be the beauty of Our mighty realm without the skills of (...)

• Let all gentles and nobles know by these presents (...)

• Let All know (...)

• Let it be known (...)

• Let it be known unto all (...)

• Let it be known by all the Land (...)

• Let all nobles and gentles know by these presents (...)

• Long are the accolades given to Our subject for accomplishments in service/skill (...)

• Make unto (...)

• May it be known to all (...)

• May it be told unto all the land (...)

• May it be proclaimed throughout Our Realm and to the very corners of the knowne world (...)

• Merciful in battle and skilled of hand are the trademark of (...)

• Never shall Our Kingdom be darkened while the deeds of Our loyal subject serve Us (...)

• None may know the true extent of Our pleasure on this day as We now reward Our servant (...)

• Now let it be known to all (...)

• Now let all know (...)

• O come all good people of the Land and know (...)

• On this (...) day of (...), Anno Societatis (...)

• Open wide the gates and proclaim to all (...)

• Our realm has been mightily enriched by (...)

• Our subject, (...)

• Outstanding are the efforts of (...)

• Oyez, Oyez listen to the words of your Crown (...)

• Pleasing has been the service/art of (...), Our loyal subject and we are minded to (...)

• Pray let all know (...)

• Prerogative is Ours in awarding faithful subjects (...)

• Proclaim Our words so that the people will know (...)

• Proclaim to all gentles and nobles that (...)

• Proclaim unto all that (...)

• Quality has been witnessed in the skills/accomplishments/arts of Our subject (...)

• Queens' joys are many and so are her burdens, when one comes along who lightens the load (...)

• Quiet yet stunning have been the arts with which has enriched Our Kingdom (...)

• Quintessential is the nobility embodied by (...)

• Quake at these words spoken by Our Herald good gentles of the Land (...)

• Rally one and all, so that you may know (...)

• Reflect upon the beauty and craftsmanship that has so kindly given to enrich Our Realm (...)

• Reflect upon the deeds and accomplishments of (...) who has enriched Our Kingdom by (...)

• Rejoice good people of the land and hear these words (...)

• Rejoice good people and hear Our words (...)

• Righteous are We in Our knowledge that (...)

• Rightfully do We acknowledge the many and diverse efforts of Our Subject (...)

• Salutations and greetings (...)

• Salutations to all unto whom these presents come (...)

• Selfless actions undertaken without thought of personal gain exemplify the traits displayed by (...)

• Stunning are the accomplishments of in (skill/area) that delight Our Realm (...)

• Surrounded by wonders is the Crown (...)

• Tales of such deeds as Our noble subject demonstrates, shall be told for aeons (...)

• Tell one and all (...)

• Tell one and all that We, the Royal Majesties, do (...)

• That which graces and enriches Our most fair and wondorous Kingdom (...)

• The Will of the Thrones be known (...)

• Those who give of their service to the Kingdom (...)

• To all and singular to whom these presents shall come, (...)

• To all and singular unto whom these presents shall come (...)

• To all unto whom these presents come, (...)

• Treasured above all else (...)

• Unselfish is the devotion with which ,Our loyal servant has enriched Our Realm (...)

• Unto all to whom these present letters may come (...)

• Unto all to whom these present letters may come, greeting! Know that We (...)

• Unto all to whom these presents may come (...)

• Unto the populace (...)

• Unworthy would be the Crown if We did not recognize the deeds of__ (...)

• Various are the traits that make a good warrior/artisan/seryant (...)

• Verily, it shall be known that (...)

• Verily, We (...)

• Vital are the traits and skills with which (...) has enriched Our Kingdom (...)

• Warm are Our hearts with the works/accomplishments of in serving Our Kingdom (...)

• We, the Royal Majesties, give you greeting (...)

• We, the Sovereign Crown wish to express Our special appreciation to (...)

• When Our realm is glorified with exemplary deeds, We take notice (...)

• Whereas We (...)

• Xanthes had heard of your deeds in ages past (...)

• Ye all shall know (...)

• Ye all shall know that We, (...)

• Yea though Our kingdom is large, the service/deeds/arts of one have stood out (...)

• Years of service go into the making of any office (...)

• Zealous have been the services with which has served Our land (...)

• Zephyr of the air pass the knowledge of Our words (...)

• Zestful celebration shall mark this (...) day of (...) Anno Societatis, for all shall know (...)

Alternative Opening Phrases for Scrolls

*Most of the following opening phrases are from the An Tir Scribal pages and Caid Opening Phrases http://scribes.antir.sca.org/Scribes/altopenphrase.html and http://caidwiki.org/index.php?title=Opening_Phrases_for_Scrolls.

*Note that some phrases below are designed for the name of the recipient to be in the first sentence. *The sentences have been altered from their original form for use in Meridies

Note that some phrases below are designed for the name of the recipient to be in the first sentence. The sentences have been altered from their original form for use in Meridies