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[http://northkeep.ansteorra.org Official Web Page]
| deviceblazon = Gules, on a saltire between four mullets of five greater and five lesser points argent, a tower sable within overall a laurel wreath Or.
| foundingdate = 1978
| status = Active
| leaders =  Baron [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and Baroness [[Adalia von dem Berg]]
| location =Tulsa, OK (and surrounding areas)
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==Contact Information==
The Barony of Northkeep is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the [[Northern Region]] of Ansteorra. It was earlier called ''Nord As Das Strom'', though that name was never registered.
* Website: [https://ansteorra.org/northkeep/ https://ansteorra.org/northkeep/]
* Seneschal Email: [mailto:seneschal@northkeep.ansteorra.org seneschal@northkeep.ansteorra.org]
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===Social Media:===
*
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/northkeep_barony Flickr Album]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFJ2ZB_z6XjzF1sngLfRbg YouTube Channel]
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==General Information==
The Barony of Northkeep is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the Northern Region of Ansteorra, and was founded in 1978. It was earlier called Nord As Das Strom, although that name was never registered. Northkeep became a Barony in 1996.
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===Sponsored Groups===
* [[Wyldewood]]: Talequah, Oklahoma
* [[Chemin Noir]]: Bartlesville, Oklahoma
* [[Rundel]]: McAllister, Oklahoma - dissolved in 2003
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The current Baron and Baroness are [[Facon du Pray]] and [[Keigan of Ravensfaire]].  
==Heraldry==
* Northkeep, Shire of: This branch name, registered in August of 1983 (via Ansteorra), was updated to Northkeep, Barony of in May of 2004 (via Ansteorra).
* Northkeep, Barony of: This branch-name was registered in May of 2004 (via Ansteorra).
** The following device associated with this name was registered in July of 1984 (via Ansteorra): Gules, on a saltire between four mullets of five greater and five lesser points argent, a tower sable within overall a laurel wreath Or.
** The following badge associated with this name was registered in December of 1986 (via Ansteorra): Argent, a tower sable within a mullet of five greater and five lesser points voided gules.
** The following badge associated with this name was registered in October of 2005 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) In chevron a tower sable sustained by two lion's gambes erased Or. for Order of the Lions Paw of Kenmare.
* Sable Tower Pursuivant: This heraldic title was registered to Northkeep, Barony of in November of 2018 (via Ansteorra).
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Northkeep was founded in 1978 and became a Barony in 1996.
==Leadership==
 
The following people have sat the Baronial Thrones of Northkeep:
Northkeep has had Two Cantons:
{| class="wikitable"
*[[Rundel]] (McAlester, OK) Which was dissolved in 2003
|- style="font-weight:bold; background-color:#c0c0c0; color:#fe0000;"
*[[Chemin Noir]] (Bartlesville, OK) which recently was granted full Canton status.
! Baronage
 
! Dates of Service
==Nobility==
! Notes
The following People have sat the Baronial Thrones of Northkeep:
|-
{|
| [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]] || November 23, 1996 - May 19, 2001 ||Founding Baron & Baroness: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/northkeep_barony/albums/72157623999590397/ Investiture Photos]
| [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and [[Sigen Frideriksdottir]] || November 23, 1996 - May 19, 2001
|-  
|-  
| [[Robert Fitzmorga]]n as Vicar || June 2001 - November 2001
| [[Robert Fitzmorgan]] as Vicar || June 2001 - November 2001||
|-
|-
| [[Ainar Magnusson]] and [[Anna Maria de Mercedes de Cerdanya]] || November 24, 2001 - June 3, 2006
| [[Ainar Magnusson]] and [[Ana Maria de Mercedes de Cerdanya]] || November 24, 2001 - June 3, 2006 || [https://www.flickr.com/photos/northkeep_barony/albums/72157624006996423/ Investiture Photos]
|-  
|-  
| Ian Dun Gillan and Kelandra Carmichael || June 3, 2006 to October 31, 2009
| [[Ian Dun Gillan]] and [[Kelandra Carmichael]] || June 3, 2006 to October 31, 2009 ||Event Invitation: [[File:Ainar and Mercedes Step Down - Ian and Kelandra Step Up.pdf]]
|-  
|-  
| [[Facon du Pray]] and [[Keigan of Ravensfaire]] || October 31, 2009 to Present
| [[Facon du Pray]] and [[Keigan of Ravensfaire]] || October 31, 2009 to June 15, 2013 ||
|-
| [[Morgan Black Dragon]] and [[Montega Black Dragon]] || June 15, 2013 to May 21, 2016 ||
|-
| [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] || May 21, 2016 to June 26, 2021 ||
|-
| [[Perrin de Beaujeu]] and [[Jehanne de Montauban]] || June 26, 2021 to June 8, 2024 ||
|-
| [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia von dem Berg]] || June 8, 2024 to Present ||
|-
|-
|}
|}
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==[[Northkeep Timeline|A Timeline of the Shire and Barony of Northkeep]]==
 
==Group Awards and Honors==
The armigerous [[Baronial Service Order]] is the Order of the [[Lion's Paw of Kenmare of Northkeep]]. <BR><BR>
The tradition has developed in Northkeep that each Baron and Baroness has their own non-armigerous service award that will be closed when they step down.
*[[Cornerstone| The Cornerstone]] - Created by [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] & [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]]
*[[Crimson Star| The Crimson Star]] - Created by [[Ainar Magnusson]] & [[Ana Maria de Mercedes de Cerdanya]]
*[[Caisteal Cridhe| The Caisteal Cridhe]] - Created by [[Ian Dun Gillan]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael]]
*[[L'Esprit de la Tour Noire]] - Created by [[Facon du Pray]] & [[Keigan of Ravensfaire]]
*[[Beacon of Northkeep|The Beacon of Northkeep]] - Created by [[Morgan Black Dragon]] & [[Montega Black Dragon]]
*[[Merlon| The Merlon of Northkeep]] - created by [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]]
*The [[Dunstana]] was announced at Castellan 2018, to be given only once per Baronial investiture, to individuals "who serve as an example and inspire those around them to be better than we think we are."
*[[Le Bâtisseur]] was created by [[Perrin de Beaujeu]] and [[Jehanne de Montauban]], created at their Investiture at Castellan 2021.
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Northkeep also has two Youth non-armigerous awards.
*[[The Golden Bear]]
*[[The Sable Fox]]
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==Timeline and History==
[[Northkeep Timeline|A Partial Timeline of the Shire and Barony of Northkeep]]<BR>
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== Champions of Northkeep ==
 
*[[Castellans of Northkeep]]
==Group Events==
*[[Bards of Northkeep]]
* [[Northkeep Castellan]]
*[[Drighton of Northkeep]]
* [[Northkeep Dionadair]]
*[[Provost of Northkeep]]
* [[wInterKingdom Collegium]]
*[[Artisan of Northkeep]]
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*[[Marksman of Northkeep]]
==People==
*[[Archer of Northkeep]]
During the reign of [[Ian Dun Gillan]] and [[Kelandra Carmichael]], Northkeep grew to be the third largest barony in the kingdom.
*[[Youth Castellan of Northkeep]]
* For Members of this group, please see [https://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Northkeep Category:Northkeep]
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===Peers & Nobles Within the Populace===
* Please see: [https://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Peers_%26_Nobles_in_Northkeep Category:Peers & Nobles in Northkeep]
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===Guilds/Guards===
The Northkeep Baronial Guard is led by: [[Facon du Pray]]  
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== Awards ==
The armigerous [[Baronial Service Order]] of Northkeep is the Order of the [[Lion's Paw of Kenmare]]. <BR><BR>
The tradition has developed in Northkeep that each Baron and Baroness has their own non-armigerous service award that will be closed when they step down.
*[[Cornerstone| The Cornerstone]] - Created by Thorgrim & Sigen
*[[Crimson Star| The Crimson Star]] - Created by Ainar & Mercedes
*[[Caisteal Cridhe| The Caisteal Cridhe]] - Created by Ian & Kelandra


===Champions===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Champion Type
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Champion Title
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Prior Champions
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Current Champion
|-
| Armored Combat
| Drighton
| [[Drighton of Northkeep]]
| [[Hagen Jennson]]
|-
| Rapier Combat
| Provost
| [[Provost of Northkeep]]
| [[Marcus von Furth]]
|-
| Target Archery
| Archer
| [[Archer of Northkeep]]
| [[Voyszvilkas Greycius Vilniszkis]]
|-
| Thrown Weapons
| Marksman
| [[Marksman of Northkeep]]
| [[Raulff Smeithberde]]
|-
| Arts & Sciences
| Artisan
| [[Artisan of Northkeep]]
| [[Vitalis Gabrielle Venier della Mare]]
|-
| Musical or Vocal Performance
| Title Bard
| [[Bards of Northkeep]]
| [[Klauss Luinstra]]
|-
| Cut & Thrust
| Cut & Thrust
|
| [[Facon du Pray]]
|-
| War Leader: Armored Combat
| Dionadair
|
| [[Pia Allegri]]
|-
| War Leader: Rapier Combat
| Ensign
|
| [[Facon du Pray]]
|-
| Overall Champion (Adult)
| Castellan
| [[Castellans of Northkeep]]
| [[Alexandre Crane]]
|-
| Overall Champion (Youth: 13-17)
| Youth Castellan
| [[Youth Castellan of Northkeep]]
| [[Jeremy of Northkeep]]
|-
| Overall Champion (Youth: 8-12)
| Youth Castellan
| [[Youth Castellan of Northkeep]]
| [[Aidan of Northkeep]]
|-
| Overall Champion (Youth: 5-7)
| Youth Castellan
| [[Youth Castellan of Northkeep]]
| [[Gabi Xanthus]]
|-
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|}
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==Trivia==
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[[Category:Branches]]
[[category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Vindheim Branches]]
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Latest revision as of 07:32, 15 October 2025

Registered Device

Gules, on a saltire between four mullets of five greater and five lesser points argent, a tower sable within overall a laurel wreath Or.
Information
Date of Founding: 1978
Group Status: Active
Leadership: Baron Geoffrey de Gournay and Baroness Adalia von dem Berg
Geographic Area: Tulsa, OK (and surrounding areas)
Order of Precedence: Northkeep

Contact Information


Social Media:


General Information

The Barony of Northkeep is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the Northern Region of Ansteorra, and was founded in 1978. It was earlier called Nord As Das Strom, although that name was never registered. Northkeep became a Barony in 1996.


Heraldry

  • Northkeep, Shire of: This branch name, registered in August of 1983 (via Ansteorra), was updated to Northkeep, Barony of in May of 2004 (via Ansteorra).
  • Northkeep, Barony of: This branch-name was registered in May of 2004 (via Ansteorra).
    • The following device associated with this name was registered in July of 1984 (via Ansteorra): Gules, on a saltire between four mullets of five greater and five lesser points argent, a tower sable within overall a laurel wreath Or.
    • The following badge associated with this name was registered in December of 1986 (via Ansteorra): Argent, a tower sable within a mullet of five greater and five lesser points voided gules.
    • The following badge associated with this name was registered in October of 2005 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) In chevron a tower sable sustained by two lion's gambes erased Or. for Order of the Lions Paw of Kenmare.
  • Sable Tower Pursuivant: This heraldic title was registered to Northkeep, Barony of in November of 2018 (via Ansteorra).


Leadership

The following people have sat the Baronial Thrones of Northkeep:

Baronage Dates of Service Notes
Thorgrim Bjornson and Sigen Fridreksdottir November 23, 1996 - May 19, 2001 Founding Baron & Baroness: Investiture Photos
Robert Fitzmorgan as Vicar June 2001 - November 2001
Ainar Magnusson and Ana Maria de Mercedes de Cerdanya November 24, 2001 - June 3, 2006 Investiture Photos
Ian Dun Gillan and Kelandra Carmichael June 3, 2006 to October 31, 2009 Event Invitation: File:Ainar and Mercedes Step Down - Ian and Kelandra Step Up.pdf
Facon du Pray and Keigan of Ravensfaire October 31, 2009 to June 15, 2013
Morgan Black Dragon and Montega Black Dragon June 15, 2013 to May 21, 2016
Beorhlic Folcwineson and Elisaveta af Isefjord May 21, 2016 to June 26, 2021
Perrin de Beaujeu and Jehanne de Montauban June 26, 2021 to June 8, 2024
Geoffrey de Gournay and Adalia von dem Berg June 8, 2024 to Present


Group Awards and Honors

The armigerous Baronial Service Order is the Order of the Lion's Paw of Kenmare of Northkeep.

The tradition has developed in Northkeep that each Baron and Baroness has their own non-armigerous service award that will be closed when they step down.


Northkeep also has two Youth non-armigerous awards.


Timeline and History

A Partial Timeline of the Shire and Barony of Northkeep

Group Events


People

During the reign of Ian Dun Gillan and Kelandra Carmichael, Northkeep grew to be the third largest barony in the kingdom.


Peers & Nobles Within the Populace


Guilds/Guards

The Northkeep Baronial Guard is led by: Facon du Pray

Champions

Champion Type Champion Title Prior Champions Current Champion
Armored Combat Drighton Drighton of Northkeep Hagen Jennson
Rapier Combat Provost Provost of Northkeep Marcus von Furth
Target Archery Archer Archer of Northkeep Voyszvilkas Greycius Vilniszkis
Thrown Weapons Marksman Marksman of Northkeep Raulff Smeithberde
Arts & Sciences Artisan Artisan of Northkeep Vitalis Gabrielle Venier della Mare
Musical or Vocal Performance Title Bard Bards of Northkeep Klauss Luinstra
Cut & Thrust Cut & Thrust Facon du Pray
War Leader: Armored Combat Dionadair Pia Allegri
War Leader: Rapier Combat Ensign Facon du Pray
Overall Champion (Adult) Castellan Castellans of Northkeep Alexandre Crane
Overall Champion (Youth: 13-17) Youth Castellan Youth Castellan of Northkeep Jeremy of Northkeep
Overall Champion (Youth: 8-12) Youth Castellan Youth Castellan of Northkeep Aidan of Northkeep
Overall Champion (Youth: 5-7) Youth Castellan Youth Castellan of Northkeep Gabi Xanthus


Trivia


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