Writ for the Laurel

I wanted to do something a little different than the basic bare-bones Writ for this one.   I looked to a couple of late 13th century examples of summonses to Parliament that laid out the intended purposes of the Parliament before demanding the attendance of the person addressed.  As East Kingdom Crowns generally have Order meetings at Pennsic, this model fit the purpose nicely.  Plus, because I'm always a fan of scrolls that threaten someone, I liked the command to come prepared "with full and sufficient power" to do the necessary business.



Brennan Imperator and Caoilfhionn Imperatrix to Jean-Paul Ducasse. Since we intend to have a consultation and meeting with the principal persons of our kingdom with regard to the constitution of our Order of the Laurel, on that account, we have commanded the said Order to be with us in August at the Pennsic War to consider, ordain and do as may be necessary for the proper continuance thereof; We therefore strictly require you to attend upon us at the aforesaid place and time, to hear the counsel of the aforesaid Order and such other notable persons as shall be in attendance, the task being before you to answer the question whether you will accept elevation to the aforenamed Order.  You should attend upon us on the date abovenamed prepared with full and sufficient power to answer the question so that the aforesaid business shall not remain unfinished in any way.   Witness at Quintavia upon April 7 in the fifty-second year.