Order of the Stag's Blood
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| Award Level | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Award of Arms Order |
| Chartered On | March 27, A.S. XXXIII (1999) |
| Reign | King Maelgwn and Queen Lillian |
| White Stag | Pendar the Bard |
| Number of Recipients | 288 |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominal letters (DSB) |
Order of the Stag's Blood
The Order of the Stag’s Blood – Defender (DSB) is a Kingdom-level Award of Arms Order in the Kingdom of the Outlands. It honors those who have demonstrated excellence in the fighting arts. This award was chartered on the 27th day of March, A.S. XXXIII (1999), during the reign of King Maelgwn and Queen Lillian. At that time, Pendar the Bard served as White Stag Principal Herald.
Purpose and Recognition
This award is given for exceptional skill and prowess in combat, including heavy weapons, rattan, or other martial disciplines recognized by the Crown.
Recipients of this award are entitled to use the post-nominal letters (DSB) after their name.
The Order bestows an Award of Arms upon the recipient, if they do not already possess one.
Precedence
This Order carries the precedence of an Award of Arms. If the recipient already holds an AoA, their precedence remains unchanged, but the honor is added to their list of recognitions.
Badge
Vert, in saltire a sword inverted proper and an axe argent, hafted Or, surmounted by a stag's head cabossed argent, armed, within a bordure embattled Or.
Recipients are entitled to display the badge of the Order and may wear appropriate regalia.
Scroll Text
Version 1
______ and ________, King and Queen of the lands of the Outlands,
to all and singular send Greetings.
Whereas, ________ has displayed great skill in [his/her/their] acts on the field of combat,
it is Our will that [he/she/they] be admitted to the Order of the Stag's Blood that all may know of [his/her/their] great merit. We further bestow the right to bear the insignia of the Order, to wit: Vert, in saltire a sword inverted proper and an axe argent, hafted Or, surmounted by a stag's head cabossed argent, armed, within a bordure embattled Or.
To which We set Our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.
[King's Signature] King
[Queen's Signature] Queen
Version 2
Unto all who come by these present letters,
_______ and _________, King and Queen of the Outlands send due greetings.
Know ye that _______ is an excellent [man/woman/person] whose considerable expertise as a fighter has enriched Our realm.
It is thus Our pleasure to admit [him/her/them] to the Order of the Stag's Blood as a sign of [his/her/their] high worth. We bestow the right to bear the insignia of the Order, to wit: Vert, in saltire a sword inverted proper and an axe argent, hafted Or, surmounted by a stag's head cabossed argent, armed, within a bordure embattled Or.
By Our hands this ___ day of ___, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ Gregorian.
[King's Signature] King
[Queen's Signature] Queen
Version 3 (Gender Neutral)
We _______ and _______, King and Queen of the Outlands, to all and singular, send Greetings.
Whereas, _______ has displayed impressive skill upon the field of combat,
it is Our will that Our good subject be admitted to the Order of the Stag's Blood that all may know of these great acts. We further bestow the right to bear the insignia of the Order, to wit: Vert, in saltire a sword inverted proper and an axe argent, hafted Or, surmounted by a stag's head cabossed argent, armed, within a bordure embattled Or.
To which We set Our Hands this ____ day of _____, Anno Societatis ____, being ____ in the common era.
[King's Signature] King
[Queen's Signature] Queen
Optional Additions for Arms
If the recipient does not already hold an Award of Arms, the following language may be added after the first sentence in the fourth paragraph of any version:
We further wish to reward [him/her/them] with an Award of Arms. We award [Lord/Lady/Noble Name] the right to bear those Arms approved by the College of Arms, [BLAZON], throughout the lands of the Known World as a sign of [his/her/their] great merit.
Include the heraldic attestation:
The College of Arms, finding no impediment to the Arms here blazoned, has assigned their exclusive use to [Recipient's Name]. White Stag Principal Herald
If the recipient has no registered Arms, use this alternate wording instead:
We further wish to reward [him/her/them] with an Award of Arms, and charge [Lord/Lady/Noble Name] to consult with Ourselves and Our heralds to determine suitable and unique Arms.
Heraldic Achievement Notes
The Stag’s Blood scroll should not feature the recipient’s Arms unless the scroll also conveys an Award of Arms.
If an achievement is used, the shield may be encircled with a ribbon (no chains), from which depends the badge of the Order. The ribbon may be any color except white.