Investiture of a Royal Patron

Ceremonial of the Kingdom of An Tir

Version: (2022)

At the Crown's command, the herald shall call forth the branch asking for a patron:

HERALD: The people of have a boon to ask of the Crown.; People of , come and kneel before the Thrones.

And when they have assembled (officers in the fore):

HERALD: What would you ask of the Crown?
SHIRE HERALD: Your Majesties, the people of wish to ask of You a Royal Patron; to represent us in Your Court, and to guide us according to Your wishes.
CROWN: Are there any among the Royal Peers of Our Realm; that you would request to stand for you?
SHIRE SENESCHAL: Yes, Your Majesties.; has traveled many times to our lands,; and given of their talents and knowledge; to aid in our growth and accomplishments.; We would be pleased if Your Majesties would consider appointing them; as Your representatives in our homeland,; and our voice in Your court.

The Crown shall call the patron forward.

CROWN: We are considering the request of for the appointment of a Royal Patron.; Your name has been advanced for consideration as patron.; Do you understand the obligations, duties, and privileges attendant upon such appointment?
PATRON: Yes, Your Majesty.
CROWN: Are you willing to serve Us in this manner?
PATRON: Yes, Your Majesty.
CROWN: Then it shall be so.; We name Royal Patron for .
PATRON: Your Majesties, I would now swear fealty as Your representative there.

The herald may lead, phrase by phrase.

PATRON: I do now swear fealty unto and , my Liege [Sovereigns],; to serve as Royal Patron for ,; to obey Their lawful commands in all matters concerning this Realm,; to promote the Arts and Sciences,; to muster the forces of the Shire as Your Majesties have need,; and to present the concerns of the Shire to Your Majesties to the best of my abilities.; So say I, .
Crown 1: And We, for Our part, do swear fealty unto this Royal Patron of An Tir,; that We will protect and defend them and their household with all Our power,; so long as We remain Sovereigns of An Tir.; We also Grant unto them all rights, honors, and privileges due them; as Royal Patron of .; So say We, , [Sovereign] of An Tir.
Crown 2: And so say We, , [Sovereign] of An Tir.

And after thanking Their Majesties, the shire will depart, and the herald will exhort the cheers of the people for the shire and the patron.

Be sure the shire has a herald to read the petition.