Award of the Elephants Heart

Awarded to Tigwyn of the Ochils (modernly known as Rhys Hunter)

By the Barony of Cynnabar on 2015-08-05

Pass we now to treat of living creatures: among which, the Elephant is the greatest, and cometh nearest in wit and capacity, to men: for they understand the language of that country wherein they are bred, they do whatsoever they are commanded, they remember what duties they be taught, and withall take a pleasure and delight both in love and also in glory: nay more than all this, they embrace goodness, honesty, prudence, and equity.

Tigwyn, you embody the intelligence, courtesy, and loyalty of the greatest of living creatures. Herewith do We, Ermenrich, Baron of Cynnabar, and Kasha, Baroness of Cynnabar, bestow upon you this day Our Award of the Elephant's Heart.

Let none countermand Our words.

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Text adapted from Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder (c. 77-79), translated by Philemon Holland (1605).

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