Keepers of the Waters of Fontaine
| Badge of the Keepers of the Waters of Fontaine | |
| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Award of Arms |
| Chartered On | November 8, A.S. XXXVIII (2003) |
| Reign | Duncan, Baron and Mary, Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "K.W."; medallion bearing the badge |
Overview
The Keepers of the Waters of Fontaine was a Barony-level Award of Arms recognizing extraordinary service to the Barony, above and beyond what is normally expected of subjects of the Crown.[1] The award was chartered on November 8, A.S. XXXVIII (2003) by Duncan Alastair MacRae and Mary of Lyonshall attested by Tatianna Pavlovna Sokolova, White Stag Principal Herald, and Rowland McCain, Black Fountain Pursuivant.[2]
Purpose and Recognition
The award honored individuals who had provided outstanding service to the Barony of Fontaine dans Sable, demonstrating dedication, leadership, and loyalty beyond standard expectations. Recipients are styled as Keepers of the Waters and may use the post-nominal letters K.W.
Precedence
This award carried the precedence of an Award of Arms. Recipients who already hold higher precedence maintain their prior ranking, and previous Award of Arms recipients retain precedence dating from their original election.
Badge and Regalia
The blazon of the award badge is Argent, a three-tiered fountain sable spouting azure between in fess an ewer reversed and an ewer sable all within eight fleurs-de-lys in annulo, bases outward azure.
Scroll Text
Outlands Scribes Handbook Version 1
Fondest greetings to all who come by these letters, hear now the words of _________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable, who by the Grace of Their Royal Majesties, doth send forth salutations. Right mindful for the high esteem in which ___________ is held by our Barony and Ourselves, we are minded on this day to admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Keeper of the Waters.
We recognize that _________ has given greatly and unstintingly of [his/her/their] skills and energies in service to Our Barony. Further more, we convey unto [Lord/Lady/Noble] ______ the right to bear the badge of the Order.
Given by Us this _____ day of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being _______ in the common era.
__________ Baron __________ Baroness
Outlands Scribes Handbook Version 2
Come forward all and know that _________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable, who by the Grace of Their Royal Majesties, doth send greetings. Having observed well the good works and labors of __________, we are pleased on this day to admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Keeper of the Waters.
We recognize that _________ has distinguished [himself/herself/themselves] with pride in service to Our Barony. Further more, we convey unto [Lord/Lady/Noble] ______ the right to bear the badge of the Order.
Given by Us this _____ day of _______, Anno Societatis _______, being ______ in the common era.
__________ Baron __________ Baroness[3]
Baronial Handbook Version 1
Pray attend to the words of _________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable, who by the Grace of Their Royal Majesties, send greetings. Having observed the good works and labors of ___________ we are minded on this day to create him/her a companion of the Keepers of the Waters. _________ has established himself/herself to be a constant spring of service within Our Barony. We further charge ________ to continue to add to the waters of Fontaine.
Furthermore we bestow upon him/her the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Argent, a three-tiered fountain sable spouting azure between in fess an ewer reversed and an ewer sable all within eight fleurs-de-lys in annulo, bases outward azure.
Given by Us this _____ day of _______, Anno Societatis ______, being _______ in the common reckoning of years.
__________ Baron __________ Baroness
Baronial Handbook Version 2
Heralds shall proclaim that _________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable, who by the Grace of Their Royal Majesties, doth send greetings. Having observed well the faithful service of __________ we are pleased on this day to create him/her a companion of the Keepers of the Waters. We further charge ________ to continue to add to the waters of Fontaine.
We bestow the right to bear the badge of the Order, to wit: Argent, a three-tiered fountain sable spouting azure between in fess an ewer reversed and an ewer sable all within eight fleurs-de-lys in annulo, bases outward azure.
Given by Us this _____ day of _______, Anno Societatis _______, being ______ in the common era.
__________ Baron __________ Baroness[4]
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Keepers of the Waters:
Sources Cited
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/awards_group.php?GroupID=8
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/charters.php?AwardID=267
- ↑ https://scribes.outlands.org/handbook2021/fontaine.html
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/baronial-scroll-text-handbook-2-redacted
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/by_single_award.php?AwardID=267