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'''Northover''' is an [[SCA]] [[shire]] in the [[Kingdom |
'''Northover''' is an [[SCA]] [[shire]] in the [[Kingdom of Gleann Abhann]]. It consists of an area in southeast Louisiana that is north of Lake Ponchatrain. Most of the shire is considered part of the New Orleans metro area. |
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Northover (formerly Nor du Lac) |
Northover (formerly Nor du Lac) received official shire status in 2006. It is a small [[group]], but has distinguished itself in the fields of [[fencing]] and [[arts and sciences]]. In its first year as an [[incipient]] shire, Northover won the honor of ''[[Patron]] of the Arts'' of [[Gleann Abhann]]. |
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Hurricane Katrina in the fall of 2005 took a heavy toll on the residents of Northover, displacing some and causing hardship to many. However, Northover perseveres and remains an active group. |
Hurricane Katrina in the fall of 2005 took a heavy toll on the residents of Northover, displacing some and causing hardship to many. However, Northover perseveres and remains an active group. |
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=== External links === |
=== External links === |
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* [http://sca-northover.tripod.com/ Official website] |
* [http://sca-northover.tripod.com/ Official shire website] |
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[[category:shires (SCA)]] |
[[category:shires (SCA)]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:20, 2 October 2006
Northover is an SCA shire in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann. It consists of an area in southeast Louisiana that is north of Lake Ponchatrain. Most of the shire is considered part of the New Orleans metro area.
Northover (formerly Nor du Lac) received official shire status in 2006. It is a small group, but has distinguished itself in the fields of fencing and arts and sciences. In its first year as an incipient shire, Northover won the honor of Patron of the Arts of Gleann Abhann.
Hurricane Katrina in the fall of 2005 took a heavy toll on the residents of Northover, displacing some and causing hardship to many. However, Northover perseveres and remains an active group.
The second king and queen of Gleann Abhann, Their Royal Majesties Havordh Aetarbani and Mary-Grace of Gatland, are residents of Northover.
