Viscount / Viscountess

Viscount

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that We [Prince], Prince by right of arms of [Principality], and [Princess], Our Princess of love and beauty, right mindful of the valiant efforts in battle and wisdom in council given by [Name] and in recognition of his service to the Kingdom of An Tir as Prince of [Principality], are most pleased to acknowledge him as Viscount. Though a Viscount holds no authority or power to command, yet is he to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. His counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality within the Kingdom of An Tir. Done this [Date] day of [Month], A.S. [Year], in the reign of [King] and [Queen], in testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.

Viscountess

All Gentles and Nobles know by these presents that We [Prince], Prince by right of arms of [Principality], and [Princess], Our Princess of love and beauty, right mindful of the grace and nobility which [Name] lent to the Coronet of [Principality], and knowing full well the toil and patience with which she has served the Kingdom of An Tir, are most pleased to acknowledge her as Viscountess. And though a Viscountess holds no authority or power to command, yet is she to be granted such honor and respect as befits a person of great worth and courtesy. She shall be known and her counsel shall be weighed as befits one who has borne the coronet of a Principality within the Kingdom of An Tir. Done this [Date] day of [Month], A.S. [Year], in the reign of [King] and [Queen], in testimony whereof We have set Our hand and seal.

[Princes of power and pomp have ruled Our people with peace and pride./Princesses with seemly grace have ruled Our people with sweet gentility.] We, [name] and [name], King and Queen of An Tir (or P&P of [Principality], are grateful that the beloved subjects of the fair Principality of [name] have had such a one as the good and noble [name] as their [Prince/Princess]. [He/She] is worthy of honor and praise. We are minded this day to fulfill our happy duty. Let all know that [name] having reigned over Our Principality of [name] is a [Viscount/Viscountess] of Our Realm with all the honors, dignities, and responsibilities of this high rank. (Further We do affirm [him/her] the sole and exclusive right to bear arms, by Letters Patent, to wit: [blazon].) Done this [date] of [month], A.S. [year] in our [branch], at [event].

(adapted from the Middle Kingdom)

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