Alternative Scroll beginnings can be helpful when a scribe comes across a design that has an initial letter that does not match the beginning letter of the suggested scroll wordings. in this list you will find new alternate openings for a scroll to go along with your decorative initial letter.

A

  • • All attend these presents (…) 
  • • All gather and attend these presents (…) 
  • • All know by these presents that We, the Sovereign Majesties, do find (…) 
  • • All shall know (…) 
  • • All shall know by these presents (…) 
  • • All shall know that We, (…) 
  • • As in olden times, (…)
  • • As is in accord with Our will (…) 
  • • Attend all gentles and nobles unto whom these presents shall come (…) 

B

  • • Beauty and skill go hand in hand and shine forth from the products of (…)’s labours and so it is that We, (…)
  • • Be it known (…) 
  • • Be it known to all (…) 
  • • Be it know to all men (…) 
  • • Be it known to all by these presents (…)
  • • Be it known to all that We, (…) 
  • • Be it known to all unto whom these present letters may come (…) 
  • • Be it know to all unto whom these presents come (…) 
  • • By these letters may all men know (…) 
  • • By this, the will of the Throne be known (…) 

C

  • • Come and hear these words (…)
  • • Come forth good gentles of the Land and know (…) 
  • • Come forth good and noble gentles and know (…) 
  • • Come forward all, and know that We, (…)
  • • Come pay heed to these words that all shall know (…)
  • • Commendations are a delightful duty of the Sovereign Crown. Thus do We, (…)
  • • Craft displayed at such a high level should be rewarded and so (…) 

D

  • • Delightful works have been see though out Our Kingdom by Our Subject (…)
  • • Diligent efforts performed by Our most Loyal subject, (…)
  • • Diverse great efforts by (…) have been found worthy of regard and respect, thus do We, (…)
  • • Do all here present pay heed (…) 
  • • Do ye all hear and tell others that We (…) 
  • • Do ye all hear Our words (…) 
  • • Do ye all hear the words of Our Herald (…) 
  • • Do ye all listen and tell others (…) 
  • • Due felicitations and greetings from (…) 
  • • Due commendations and greetings (…) 
  • • Duty and Service are the burdens of Office and when one takes these up, showing such selflessness (…) 

E

  • • Each and all shall know (…) 
  • • Each Sovereign is gifted the joy of rewarding those who are deserving and is such a one (…) 
  • • Enriching to Our Kingdom have been the diverse deeds of Our subject (…) 
  • • Ever gracious, loyal and steadfast Is Our most loyal subject, (…) 
  • • Ever minded of the duty and honour of presiding over Our people does (…) work tirelessly to (…)
  • • Exaltation and joy mark this day (…) 

F

  • • Facets in a gem could not outshine the beautiful works by Our subject, (…)
  • • Fair tidings this day, (…)
  • • Fairer works have not been seen than those of Our most beloved subject, (…)
  • • Fairest in the Kingdom are the works of, (…)
  • • Fairly recognized for their works do We, (…)
  • • Faithful subjects, We greet thee(…) 
  • • Famous are the works and deeds by Our subject, (…)
  • • Far and wide though Our subjects may roam, words of their deeds still reach Our ears (…) 
  • • Fate and favor have brought us here today, (…)
  • • Favorable tidings do We bring, (…)
  • • Feast upon Our Words, (…)
  • • Felicitations and all due respect to those who hear and pay heed to these words, (…)
  • • Felicitude is found by those who quest for Beauty and knowledge, thus do We (…)
  • • Flowers fall at the feet of Our Subject,(…), for their wonderful and meritorious works and deeds (…)
  • • Forasmuch as (…) 
  • • From a passionate heart and gifted hands are born rare and priceless objects (…) 
  • • From this day onward, let all people know from these presents (…) 

G

  • • Gather ye and attend these presents (…) 
  • • Grace and beauty (…) 
  • • Great feats of bravery and skill at arms have been displayed by (…)
  • • Greetings unto all to whom these presents come (…) 
  • • Glad tidings do We bring this day (…) 
  • • Glowing remarks and praise have filled the kingdom for the words and deeds of Our subject, (…) 
  • • Gifts of diverse works and deeds have tirelessly been given to the Kingdom by Our subject, (…)
  • • Good tidings and great cheer (…)  

H

  • • Hear ye all these presents (…) 
  • • Hear ye all and know (…) 
  • • Heralds proclaim loudly for all to hear Our words so that they may know (…) 
  • • Here do We (…) 
  • • Honoured are We, the Sovereign Crowns of Meridies with the deeds of Our subject, (…)

I

  • • It is Our prerogative as Sovereign Majesties to honor with the title of (…) 
  • • It is the judgement of the Throne and the peoples’ will that great acts shall be rewarded (…) 
  • • It shall be known to all that (…) 

J

  • • Joyful greetings to (…) 
  • • Joyous is the message shouting great news to the Known World, listen to their voices and know 
  • • Jubilation fills Our Kingdom in acknowledgement of (…)’s deeds (…) 
  • • Just as We reflect the glory of the Crown, so do our subjects reflect that glory of Our Kingdom (…) 
  • • Joy and peace good gentles of the Land (…) 

K

  • • King and Queen are minded to 
  • • Kinship grows from the service one gives to their kingdom (…) 
  • • Know ye all to whom these presents come (…) 
  • • Know all men by these presents (…) 
  • • Know all unto whom these presents come (…) 
  • • Knowingly and with great joy do We (…) 

L

  • • Lesser would be the beauty of Our mighty realm without the skills of (…)
  • • Let all gentles and nobles know by these presents (…) 
  • • Let All know (…) 
  • • Let it be known (…)
  • • Let it be known unto all (…) 
  • • Let it be known by all the Land (…) 
  • • Let all nobles and gentles know by these presents (…) 
  • • Long are the accolades given to Our subject for accomplishments in service/skill (…) 

M

  • • Make unto (…)
  • • May it be known to all (…) 
  • • May it be told unto all the land (…) 
  • • May it be proclaimed throughout Our Realm and to the very corners of the knowne world (…) 
  • • Merciful in battle and skilled of hand are the trademark of (…)

N

  • • Never shall Our Kingdom be darkened while the deeds of Our loyal subject serve Us (…) 
  • • None may know the true extent of Our pleasure on this day as We now reward Our servant (…) 
  • • Now let it be known to all (…) 
  • • Now let all know (…) 

O

  • • O come all good people of the Land and know (…) 
  • • On this (…) day of (…), Anno Societatis (…) 
  • • Open wide the gates and proclaim to all (…) 
  • • Our realm has been mightily enriched by (…) 
  • • Our subject, (…) 
  • • Outstanding are the efforts of (…)
  • • Oyez, Oyez listen to the words of your Crown (…) 

P

  • • Pleasing has been the service/art of (…), Our loyal subject and we are minded to (…) 
  • • Pray let all know (…) 
  • • Prerogative is Ours in awarding faithful subjects (…) 
  • • Proclaim Our words so that the people will know (…) 
  • • Proclaim to all gentles and nobles that (…) 
  • • Proclaim unto all that (…) 

Q

  • • Quality has been witnessed in the skills/accomplishments/arts of Our subject (…)
  • • Queens’ joys are many and so are her burdens, when one comes along who lightens the load (…) 
  • • Quiet yet stunning have been the arts with which has enriched Our Kingdom (…) 
  • • Quintessential is the nobility embodied by (…) 
  • • Quake at these words spoken by Our Herald good gentles of the Land (…) 

R

  • • Rally one and all, so that you may know (…)
  • • Reflect upon the beauty and craftsmanship that has so kindly given to enrich Our Realm (…) 
  • • Reflect upon the deeds and accomplishments of (…) who has enriched Our Kingdom by (…) 
  • • Rejoice good people of the land and hear these words (…) 
  • • Rejoice good people and hear Our words (…) 
  • • Righteous are We in Our knowledge that (…) 
  • • Rightfully do We acknowledge the many and diverse efforts of Our Subject (…)

S

  • • Salutations and greetings (…) 
  • • Salutations to all unto whom these presents come (…) 
  • • Selfless actions undertaken without thought of personal gain exemplify the traits displayed by (…) 
  • • Stunning are the accomplishments of in (skill/area) that delight Our Realm (…) 
  • • Surrounded by wonders is the Crown (…) 

T

  • • Tales of such deeds as Our noble subject demonstrates, shall be told for aeons (…) 
  • • Tell one and all (…) 
  • • Tell one and all that We, the Royal Majesties, do (…) 
  • • That which graces and enriches Our most fair and wondorous Kingdom (…) 
  • • The Will of the Thrones be known (…) 
  • • Those who give of their service to the Kingdom (…) 
  • • To all and singular to whom these presents shall come, (…) 
  • • To all and singular unto whom these presents shall come (…) 
  • • To all unto whom these presents come, (…) 
  • • Treasured above all else (…) 

U

  • • Unselfish is the devotion with which ,Our loyal servant has enriched Our Realm (…) 
  • • Unto all to whom these present letters may come (…) 
  • • Unto all to whom these present letters may come, greeting! Know that We (…) 
  • • Unto all to whom these presents may come (…) 
  • • Unto the populace (…) 
  • • Unworthy would be the Crown if We did not recognize the deeds of__ (…) 

V

  • • Various are the traits that make a good warrior/artisan/seryant (…) 
  • • Verily, it shall be known that (…) 
  • • Verily, We (…) 
  • • Vital are the traits and skills with which (…) has enriched Our Kingdom (…) 

W

  • • Warm are Our hearts with the works/accomplishments of in serving Our Kingdom (…) 
  • • We, the Royal Majesties, give you greeting (…) 
  • • We, the Sovereign Crown wish to express Our special appreciation to (…) 
  • • When Our realm is glorified with exemplary deeds, We take notice (…) 
  • • Whereas We (…) 

X

• Xanthes had heard of your deeds in ages past (…) 

Y

  • • Ye all shall know (…) 
  • • Ye all shall know that We, (…) 
  • • Yea though Our kingdom is large, the service/deeds/arts of one have stood out (…) 
  • • Years of service go into the making of any office (…) 

Z

  • • Zealous have been the services with which has served Our land (…) 
  • • Zephyr of the air pass the knowledge of Our words (…) 
  • • Zestful celebration shall mark this (…) day of (…) Anno Societatis, for all shall know (…)