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== Regalia of the Crown of An Tir == | == Regalia of the Crown of An Tir == | ||
''Epic descriptions by Baronin Ayla Roth'' | |||
=== Crowns === | === Crowns === | ||
The crowns symbolize not the privilege of rulership, but the enduring burden carried for the sake of the Kingdom. To swear upon the Crowns is to place one’s loyalty with An Tir itself, for the corona represents the unity and well-being of the realm. It is a declaration of devotion to its land and people. A vow to serve in ways that strengthen the very fabric of the Kingdom and The Dream. | |||
* [[Bronze Crowns]] (1986 — present) | * [[Bronze Crowns]] (1986 — present) | ||
* [[Silver Crowns]] (2015 — present) | * [[Silver Crowns]] (2015 — present) | ||
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* '''[[Throne]]''' | * '''[[Throne]]''' | ||
* '''[[Sword of State]]''' | * '''[[Sword of State]]''' | ||
In the ancient courts, the sword borne before the throne proclaimed the ruler’s duty to defend the realm and safeguard its peace. To swear upon the Sword of State is to commit one’s strength of arm, of resolve, and of character, to shield An Tir from injustice and dishonor. It is the choice of those who know that true service demands vigilance, bravery, and the willingness to stand between danger and the innocent. | |||
* '''[[Orb of Royal Dominion]]''' | * '''[[Orb of Royal Dominion]]''' | ||
Throughout the kingdoms of old, the orb signified stewardship rather than dominion. An affirmation that rulership is a duty of care for land and people alike. Swearing upon the Orb of Royal Dominion declares one’s vow to nourish the prosperity of the realm, to mend what has been broken, and to preserve what yet thrives. It is chosen by those who hold the Kingdom itself—its traditions, its hopes, its future—at the center of their heart. | |||
* '''[[Sceptre of Royal Justice]]''' | * '''[[Sceptre of Royal Justice]]''' | ||
The sceptre has long stood as the monarch’s charge to uphold right judgment, echoing the medieval belief that the ruler was the final arbiter of law within the realm. To swear upon it is to bind oneself to fairness even when the path is narrow or steep, weighing all who come before you without fear, favor, or familiarity. It calls the oath-giver to stand as a steadfast guardian of equity, defending the humble and restraining the mighty with honor. | |||
* '''[[Rod of Royal Mercy]]''' | * '''[[Rod of Royal Mercy]]''' | ||
Ever the companion to the sceptre, the rod of mercy reminds us that authority without compassion becomes tyranny. Medieval sovereigns were counseled to temper the letter of the law with the grace that restores community. To choose this symbol is to pledge gentleness in leadership. Fostering courtesy, soothing discord, and guiding the realm with a generous heart. It is the emblem of those who know that mercy does not weaken justice, but tempers it. | |||
* '''[[Great Seal of State]]''' | * '''[[Great Seal of State]]''' | ||
The Great Seal has ever represented the sovereign’s authoritative voice: no decree or charter carried weight without its impression. To swear upon the Seal of An Tir is to accept the sober responsibility of crafting just laws, rewarding virtue, and curbing wrongdoing for the good of all. It is a symbol chosen by those who understand that governance is an act of moral courage, undertaken in service to the people. | |||
* [[Signet Ring]] | * [[Signet Ring]] | ||
The Signet Ring holds a beautiful juxtaposition: sovereign and servant bound within a single symbol. In this one item are embodied both the authority of the Crown and the reminder that rulership is, at its heart, an act of service. It stands as a visible testament to the Sovereign’s word and a quiet aide-mémoire of Their duty to the people. History echoes this truth in the Signet of the Prince of Wales, engraved ich dien, “I serve,” a declaration from the fourteenth century that power and service must walk hand in hand. | |||
* [[King's Medallion]] | * [[King's Medallion]] | ||
* '''Cloaks of State''' | * '''Cloaks of State''' | ||
Latest revision as of 19:42, 25 November 2025
This is a listing of the past and current regalia of the Crown and Heirs of An Tir.
Regalia of the Crown of An Tir
Epic descriptions by Baronin Ayla Roth
Crowns
The crowns symbolize not the privilege of rulership, but the enduring burden carried for the sake of the Kingdom. To swear upon the Crowns is to place one’s loyalty with An Tir itself, for the corona represents the unity and well-being of the realm. It is a declaration of devotion to its land and people. A vow to serve in ways that strengthen the very fabric of the Kingdom and The Dream.
- Bronze Crowns (1986 — present)
- Silver Crowns (2015 — present)
- Travel Crowns (2019 — present)
Other Court Regalia
In the ancient courts, the sword borne before the throne proclaimed the ruler’s duty to defend the realm and safeguard its peace. To swear upon the Sword of State is to commit one’s strength of arm, of resolve, and of character, to shield An Tir from injustice and dishonor. It is the choice of those who know that true service demands vigilance, bravery, and the willingness to stand between danger and the innocent.
Throughout the kingdoms of old, the orb signified stewardship rather than dominion. An affirmation that rulership is a duty of care for land and people alike. Swearing upon the Orb of Royal Dominion declares one’s vow to nourish the prosperity of the realm, to mend what has been broken, and to preserve what yet thrives. It is chosen by those who hold the Kingdom itself—its traditions, its hopes, its future—at the center of their heart.
The sceptre has long stood as the monarch’s charge to uphold right judgment, echoing the medieval belief that the ruler was the final arbiter of law within the realm. To swear upon it is to bind oneself to fairness even when the path is narrow or steep, weighing all who come before you without fear, favor, or familiarity. It calls the oath-giver to stand as a steadfast guardian of equity, defending the humble and restraining the mighty with honor.
Ever the companion to the sceptre, the rod of mercy reminds us that authority without compassion becomes tyranny. Medieval sovereigns were counseled to temper the letter of the law with the grace that restores community. To choose this symbol is to pledge gentleness in leadership. Fostering courtesy, soothing discord, and guiding the realm with a generous heart. It is the emblem of those who know that mercy does not weaken justice, but tempers it.
The Great Seal has ever represented the sovereign’s authoritative voice: no decree or charter carried weight without its impression. To swear upon the Seal of An Tir is to accept the sober responsibility of crafting just laws, rewarding virtue, and curbing wrongdoing for the good of all. It is a symbol chosen by those who understand that governance is an act of moral courage, undertaken in service to the people.
The Signet Ring holds a beautiful juxtaposition: sovereign and servant bound within a single symbol. In this one item are embodied both the authority of the Crown and the reminder that rulership is, at its heart, an act of service. It stands as a visible testament to the Sovereign’s word and a quiet aide-mémoire of Their duty to the people. History echoes this truth in the Signet of the Prince of Wales, engraved ich dien, “I serve,” a declaration from the fourteenth century that power and service must walk hand in hand.
- King's Medallion
- Cloaks of State
- Table(s)
- Kneeling stool and pillows
Note: Items in Bold, along with the Crowns and main items of the An Tir Champions regalia, are mentioned/used in the coronation ceremony.