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{{SCA Barony box|name = Barony of Northkeep|color = red|metal = white|device = [[Image:northkeeparms.jpg]] | caption = Vis in Unitates | founded = A.S. XI | baron =Ian dun Gillan| baroness = Kelandra Carmichael | area = Tulsa, Oklahoma | kingdom = [[Ansteorra]]}}
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The '''Barony of Northkeep''' is an [[SCA]] [[groups|group]] within the [[Kingdom]] of [[Ansteorra]]. It covers Tulsa, Oklahoma, [[USA|U.S.A.]].


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The '''Barony of Northkeep''' is an [[SCA]] [[groups|group]] within the [[Kingdom of Ansteorra]]. It covers Tulsa, Oklahoma, [[USA|U.S.A.]].
Its [[device]] is:

: [[Gules]], on a [[saltire]] between four [[mullet]]s of five greater and five lesser points [[argent]], a tower [[sable]] within overall a [[laurel wreath]] [[Or]].
The [[blazon]] of the [[barony|baronial]] [[arms]] is "[[Gules]], on a [[saltire]] between four [[mullet]]s of five greater and five lesser points [[argent]], a [[tower]] [[sable]] within overall a [[laurel wreath]] [[Or]]."


==History==
==History==
Northkeep (originally Nord-aus-das-Strom, or the Nord, and later Nordlische Sturm) established May 1st, [[A.S. XI]]. The name Northkeep and device passed: [[A.S. XIX]]. Elevated to [[Barony]], November [[A.S. XXXI]]. For many years Northkeep was the most northern Ansteorran [[shire]], and remains the most northern Barony. It currently has one canton, [[Chemin Noir]], and several former ones. It is nearest in geography to the [[Barony of Wiesenfeuer]] and the [[Shire of Mooneschadowe]] in the [[Kingdom of Ansteorra]], the [[Shire-March of Grimfells]] in the [[Kingdom of Calontir]], the Shire of [[Smythkepe]] in the [[Kingdom of Meridies]].
Northkeep (originally Nord-aus-das-Strom, or the Nord, and later Nordlische Sturm) established on May 1st, [[A.S. XI]] in what was then a distant [[region]] of the [[Kingdom of Atenveldt]]. Within a few years, the Principality of Ansteora became the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and Northkeep its northernmost [[shire]]. The [[name]] Northkeep and [[device]] were [[authorisation|passed]] in [[A.S. XIX]]. The group was elevated to [[Barony]] in November [[A.S. XXXI]] and remains to be the kingdom's most northern Barony.

It currently has one [[canton]], [[Chemin Noir]], and several former ones. It is nearest in geography to the [[Barony of Wiesenfeuer]] and the [[Province of Mooneschadowe]] in the [[Kingdom of Ansteorra]], the [[Shire-March of Grimfells]] in the [[Kingdom of Calontir]], the Shire of [[Smythkepe]] in the [[Kingdom of Meridies]].

===Ruling Nobility===
* Thorgrim Bjornson and Sigen Frideriksdottir, founding [[Baron]] and [[Baroness]] (November 1996-May 2001)
* Robert FitzMorgan ([[Vicar]]) (May 2001-November 2001)
* Ainar Magnusson and Anna Maria de Mercedes de Cerdanya, 2nd Baron and Baroness (November 2001-June 2006)
* Ian dun Gillan and Kelandra Carmichael, 3rd Baron and Baroness (June 2006 - present)
===[[Award]]s===
The Barony currently has three formal [[award]]s, and a closed order of awards:

*'''The Order of the Lion's Paw of Kenmare'''
:: The Order of the Lion's Paw of Kenmare (more generally called the Kenmare) is an armigerous [[service]] award, named for Kendra Kenmare, a woman who served the shire during its developing years, and served as an example of what a [[member]] of the group could be, until her death in 1995. This is a [[polling award]].
*'''The Crimson Star of Northkeep'''
:: This non-armigerous service award was established by the 2nd Baron and Baroness in 2001. The [[regalia]] of the order small cube of stone set as a pendant. Membership was determined by the Baron and Baronness.
*'''The Caistael Cridhe of Northkeep'''
:: This is a non-armigerous service award that was established by the current Baron and Baroness in 2006. The regalia of the order is ?. Membership is determined by the Baron and Baroness.
*'''The Cornerstone of Northkeep'''
:: This non-armigerous service award was established by the founding Baron and Baroness in 1996, and was closed at their request when they stepped down in 2001. The regalia of the order small cube of stone set as a pendant. Membership was determined by the Baron and Baroness.


Many current and former members of Northkeep have been heavily involved and known for community service from the local [[mundane]] to the Regional and Kingdom levels, [[heraldry]] and [[names|onomastics]], and recreating historical [[fighting|martial arts]].
Many current and former members of Northkeep have been heavily involved and known for community service from the local [[mundane]] to the Regional and Kingdom levels, [[heraldry]] and [[names|onomastics]], and recreating historical [[fighting|martial arts]].


Over the years, some notable members of the [[populace]] have included:
Over the years, some notable members of the [[populace]] have included:
* William Blackfox, creator of ''Warthaven''
* William Blackfox, creator of ''Warthaven''
* Patricia Fiona MacFarland ([[MKA]] Mercedes Lackey)
* Patricia Fiona MacFarland ([[MKA]] Mercedes Lackey)
* [[Diarmaid O'Duinn]] ([[MKA]] Marc Carlson)
* [[Diarmaid O'Duinn]] ([[MKA]] Marc Carlson)
===Subgroups===
As of [[A.S. XLII]] the Barony has only one [[canton]]
*[[Chemin Noir]] is Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Former cantons include:
* Bison's Run. (Bartlesville - now dissolved)
* Rundell. (McAlester, Oklahoma - now dissolved)
===Regular Events===
There are a few regular and semi-regular [[event]]s in Northkeep and her cantons:
* The Castellan event is held in the first weekend in June, and features various competitions Martial, [[A&S]] and [[Bard]]ic to determine the Barony's defenders
* wInterkingdom is held in early winter, and is a collegium event.
* Dionadair and the local Ensign [[tourney]] are usually held concurrently at a local large [[demo]].
* The Fair of the Harvest is held by the canton of [[Chemin noir]] in the fall.

==Baronial devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| Arms and supporters of the Barony
| [[Image:northkeeparms.jpg|150px]]
|-
|Arms
| [[Image:northkeep.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:northkeepbadge.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Kenmare badge
| [[Image:kenmare.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Crimson Star emblem
| [[Image:crimstar.jpg|150px]]
|}


The Barony celebrates its annual [[event]]s, Castellan in the spring, and Winterkingdom in the winter, as well as a local large [[demo]], Dionadair and the local Ensign [[tourney]].


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* http://northkeep.ansteorra.org/
* http://northkeep.ansteorra.org/



[[Category:Baronies (SCA)|Northkeep]]
[[Category:Baronies (SCA)|Northkeep]]


The Shire of Mooneschadowe has been elevated to Province status in January of 2006.

Latest revision as of 08:19, 16 January 2008

Barony of Northkeep
Northkeeparms.jpg
Vis in Unitates
Information
Founded: A.S. XI
In Kingdom: Ansteorra
Baron: Ian dun Gillan
Baroness: Kelandra Carmichael
Modern location
Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Barony of Northkeep is an SCA group within the Kingdom of Ansteorra. It covers Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A..

The blazon of the baronial arms is "Gules, on a saltire between four mullets of five greater and five lesser points argent, a tower sable within overall a laurel wreath Or."

History

Northkeep (originally Nord-aus-das-Strom, or the Nord, and later Nordlische Sturm) established on May 1st, A.S. XI in what was then a distant region of the Kingdom of Atenveldt. Within a few years, the Principality of Ansteora became the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and Northkeep its northernmost shire. The name Northkeep and device were passed in A.S. XIX. The group was elevated to Barony in November A.S. XXXI and remains to be the kingdom's most northern Barony.

It currently has one canton, Chemin Noir, and several former ones. It is nearest in geography to the Barony of Wiesenfeuer and the Province of Mooneschadowe in the Kingdom of Ansteorra, the Shire-March of Grimfells in the Kingdom of Calontir, the Shire of Smythkepe in the Kingdom of Meridies.

Ruling Nobility

  • Thorgrim Bjornson and Sigen Frideriksdottir, founding Baron and Baroness (November 1996-May 2001)
  • Robert FitzMorgan (Vicar) (May 2001-November 2001)
  • Ainar Magnusson and Anna Maria de Mercedes de Cerdanya, 2nd Baron and Baroness (November 2001-June 2006)
  • Ian dun Gillan and Kelandra Carmichael, 3rd Baron and Baroness (June 2006 - present)

Awards

The Barony currently has three formal awards, and a closed order of awards:

  • The Order of the Lion's Paw of Kenmare
The Order of the Lion's Paw of Kenmare (more generally called the Kenmare) is an armigerous service award, named for Kendra Kenmare, a woman who served the shire during its developing years, and served as an example of what a member of the group could be, until her death in 1995. This is a polling award.
  • The Crimson Star of Northkeep
This non-armigerous service award was established by the 2nd Baron and Baroness in 2001. The regalia of the order small cube of stone set as a pendant. Membership was determined by the Baron and Baronness.
  • The Caistael Cridhe of Northkeep
This is a non-armigerous service award that was established by the current Baron and Baroness in 2006. The regalia of the order is ?. Membership is determined by the Baron and Baroness.
  • The Cornerstone of Northkeep
This non-armigerous service award was established by the founding Baron and Baroness in 1996, and was closed at their request when they stepped down in 2001. The regalia of the order small cube of stone set as a pendant. Membership was determined by the Baron and Baroness.

Many current and former members of Northkeep have been heavily involved and known for community service from the local mundane to the Regional and Kingdom levels, heraldry and onomastics, and recreating historical martial arts.

Over the years, some notable members of the populace have included:

  • William Blackfox, creator of Warthaven
  • Patricia Fiona MacFarland (MKA Mercedes Lackey)
  • Diarmaid O'Duinn (MKA Marc Carlson)

Subgroups

As of A.S. XLII the Barony has only one canton

Former cantons include:

  • Bison's Run. (Bartlesville - now dissolved)
  • Rundell. (McAlester, Oklahoma - now dissolved)

Regular Events

There are a few regular and semi-regular events in Northkeep and her cantons:

  • The Castellan event is held in the first weekend in June, and features various competitions Martial, A&S and Bardic to determine the Barony's defenders
  • wInterkingdom is held in early winter, and is a collegium event.
  • Dionadair and the local Ensign tourney are usually held concurrently at a local large demo.
  • The Fair of the Harvest is held by the canton of Chemin noir in the fall.

Baronial devices

Person or group Image
Arms and supporters of the Barony Northkeeparms.jpg
Arms Northkeep.jpg
Populace badge Northkeepbadge.jpg
Kenmare badge Kenmare.jpg
Crimson Star emblem Crimstar.jpg


External Links

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