Gothic Style Scrolls

Late Gothic style on 120# hot press watercolor paper. Gouache paints. Calligraphy: classic blackletter.

TEXT:

Pay heed good gentles, for before Us this day We have called XXXXX to recognize her for the numerous deeds she has performed in service to Our Realm. Many times a cry for aid has gone out only to be answered by this most generous lady. A basket that is a veritable cornucopia and her aversion to the word "can't" are only a sample of her attributes. She has spent many hours in Our service as a Mistress of the Lists, so it is no surprise that this most gracious lady is often sought out for her organizational skills and ability to handle any situation that should arise, either on or off the field. Therefore, We Rurik and Elspeth, Prince and Princess of Ęthelmearc do Award her Arms:

Done this twelfth day of October, A.S. XXXI at Fall Coronet Tourney in Our fair Shire of Misty Highlands.

Calligraphy and Illumination - Eibhlin ni Chaoimh

• Two color acanthus vines in the illumination.
• Gold Ivy leaves and miniatures in between.
• Ivy leaves only go on the outside of spirals.
• Wisps and curls of vines and teasels fill in the space between the leaves.
• White-work on opening capitals of red or blue on a background of gold... or...
  a gold capital on a red or blue, white-work background.
• Person's name is written in red. As were all important names or dates.
• Calligraphy note...if there is space to put even a single letter in a line, do it and carry the rest of the word to the next line.In modern writing the word would be broken between syllables and a hyphen would be placed there.
• Capital letters and punctuation are optional.