Local Groups

In ancient times, the Duchy of Normany was divided into a number of different regions. The modern New Normandy follows this tradition, in order to make face-to-face meetings easier to facilitate. As a whole, these local groups are generically called "Shires"; each Shire may have a specific term to describe it which better reflects its numbers and function.

Each Shire is determined by geographical location and the ability of its members to get together on a regular basis.

Every Shire has an appointed Shire Reeve (or "Sheriff") who acts as a point of contact for the shire as well as an intermediary who helps conduct the business of the tribe as a whole within that local community. (Shires are sometimes known by different names, such as Mark or Cynn, based on the nature of the local community.)

All members of the Normannii Reik fall into the Shire closest geographically to them, with the exception of thralls, who are always considered to be part of the Shire of their Lord.

In addition to Shires, in order to foster the growth of new Shires within the community, several Wards have been established with the hope that they will eventually reach a level of population and activity to warrant being raised to their own Shires.

The following local groups are currently established and active:

• York Shire (New York, NY)

  • Markland Ward (Boston, MA)

• Trækro Mark (Northeastern PA)

  • Gers Ey Ward (New Jersey)

  • Lysflekk Ward (Maryland)

• Niagara Shire (Niagara Falls, NY)

• OEtheland Cynn (Houston, TX)

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