I. There shall exist in the Barony of Ered Sul an award known as the Order of the Mountain Shield, which shall be given by the baron or baroness of Ered Sul to those persons who show excellence in the fighting arts, including heavy weapons, fencing, light weapons, and archery, in these current middle ages.

II. The holders of this award shall be styled Companions of the Mountain Shield, and shall be entitled to place the initials “C.M.Sh.” after their names.

III. The insignia of this order shall be, subject to the approval of the College of Heralds, Azure, on a mountain of three peaks issuant from base vert, fimbriated and snow capped argent, an escutcheon Or. IV. The Crown of Atenveldt shall be the protector of this order.

V. The baronial coronet of Ered Sul shall be the principal of this order.

VI. The first person to receive this award shall be confirmed as premier of this order and shall be entitled to place the initials “P.C.M.Sh.” after their name.

VII. Companions of this order shall be listed in the kingdom order of precedence after the principality awards, and before the awards of arms.

VIII. Amendments to this constitution shall be made by the baron or baroness of Ered Sul, after due consultation with the Crown of Atenveldt.