Order of the Sable Gauntlet
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The Order of the Sable Gauntlet is a kingdom-level award given for combat prowess and carries with it a Grant of Arms.
Often abbreviated to "Sable Gauntlet".
From the An Tir Handbook 2016
This award, which carries with it a Grant of Arms, came into being during the first reign of Eirik Daegarsson and Drifinna Ulfgarsdottir, as encouragement to those participating in armored combat. It is an incentive to its recipients to continue their chivalric pursuits both on and off of the field. I received this accolade from Styrkarr Jarlsskald and Dagrun Stjarna during their reign, in AS XLIX.
As I smile down at this charm, a rush of pride rekindles the desire in my heart to fight more brightly on the field. Scadians travel for hours to renew their bonds with one another and set themselves to new physical and mental tasks each reign. For me, this award is physical recognition of my achievements and struggles, as well as a reminder of the responsibilities and chivalry expected of me. It inspires an air importance, authority, and pride towards the crown. This is why I wear it with me anytime I fight.
-HL Merowyn Andlitfagr
Text of the recipients scroll:
The hiss of deadly arrows flight
The sting of sharpest rapiers bite
The snap of banners round the field
The clash of heavy steel on steel
The thunder of the horse’s hooves
The joy of every heart that moves
Across this vast KingdomThe honorable deeds and prowess of
<Recipients Name>
Have been sung, and noticed on the
Fields of battle- so then let it be known
That we <Current King and Queen’s Names>
King and Queen of An Tir are well pleased and do here
Grant onto our esteemed combatant the Sable Gauntlet
By our hand and seal on this day the <day> day
Of <Month> AS <date>