Jacqueline Carey's World
Jacqueline Carey is a popular fiction author who has created a fantasy world based on Renaissance Europe. The first book in her series is called, "Kushiel's Dart" and was published in 2002. Links to various sites for more info are below:

Jacqueline Carey's Official Site

Kushiel's Legacy on Wikipedia

Jacqueline Carey on Amazon.com

Kushiel's Dart on Amazon.com

The 13 Houses of The Night Court
Alyssum: canon is modesty; motto is "With Eyes Averted"

Balm: canon is compassion; motto is "Rest and Be Soothed"

Bryony: canon is cupidity (lust for wealth) & wagering; motto is "Wealth Seeks Company"

Camellia: canon is perfection; motto is "Without Fault or Flaw"

Cereus: canon is pale fragility, fleeting beauty; motto is "All Loveliness Fades"

Dahlia: canon is dignity and regality; motto is "Upright and Unbending"

Eglantine: canon is genius, song & performance; motto is "To Create Is To Live"

Gentian: canon is mystic purity of spirit; motto is "Truth and Vision"

Heliotrope: canon is devotion and love; motto is "Thou, and No Other"

Jasmine: canon is pleasure and sensuality; motto is "For Pleasure's Sake"

Mandrake: canon is sadism and dominance; motto is "Yield All"

Orchis: canon is mirth; motto is "Joy In Laughter"

Valerian: canon is algolagnia and submission; motto is "I Yield"

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~*Terre d'Ange will be in Block E-19 this Pennsic. *~

A Brief Description of Our Camp & Theme
Camp Name: Terre d'Ange (It's French for "Land of Angel/s" or "Angel Land")

Camp Founders: Vkeva and Veela (Christina)

Camp Theme: Our camp is inspired by the novels of Jacqueline Carey ("Kushiel's Dart", etc.), which are set in a fantasy version of Renaissance Europe. When I say "inspired by", I mean that it is not an exact duplicate of her world. We've chosen some elements that we both liked and combined them in a way that works for a camp and looks medieval enough to maintain the aesthetic harmony at Pennsic. Obviously, it would be impossible to re-create every aspect of Ms. Carey's books. Over time, as our camp grows, we will add more locations from the books.

What's Important To Us: We're women and we're starting a camp run by women. Yes, we like men—a lot—but we're not men and we feel there's already plenty of warrior, soldier, fighter camps designed around males. Our camp is designed around females (ok, around very *girly* females). We want it pretty, comfortable, tidy, nice smelling, creative, and incorporating those creature comforts that delight us (such as in-camp hot showers, quiet mornings so we can sleep in, big tents for evening salons, afternoon teas, and gourmet dinners).

The Night Court: In our world, we are known as "The Night Blooming Flowers". The Realm of The Night Blooming Flowers is located (in the books) at "The Night Court". We like this, because we're flowers and we're night owls. Our plan is to stay up all night entertaining and sleep till noon every day (thus avoiding much of the heat and humidity and being most active when it's cooler out).

The Night Court is divided into 13 Houses (in the books); our camp, Terre d'Ange, will start with two: Gentian House & Eglantine House. Each House has a theme and a Mistress In Charge (known in the novels as a "Dowayne"). Think of it like a harbor where all the ships have female captains. Our first two "ships" will be run by Vkeva and Veela. (More house info on the Flowers Page.) Each house will host different parties, salons, teas or gatherings throughout Pennsic. Both houses will host a big party together: "The Longest Night" (which is, in the book, held in Winter—probably Winter's Solstice—but that isn't possible at Pennsic, so we're using some creative license). A schedule of our parties & events is also on the Flowers Page.

I should point out, that the Ladies of The Night Court (in the books) are technically Courtesans. However, in the world of Terre d'Ange, to be chosen to serve in The Night Court is a tremendous honor granted to only those most gifted (in beauty, intelligence and/or a particular skill or talent). Those who serve are highly trained in all the arts and are treated with great respect. (Men can also serve in the houses, btw.) There are many types of houses, and not all of the women who serve are submissive—courtesans are not to be confused with concubines, ahem. In our Terre d'Ange, we're Women who delight in socializing, entertaining, flirting and *portraying* Courtesans in public, and that's where the role ends. We expect to be treated with respect by every visitor to our Pennsic home.

"Love As Thou Wilt": This line is the precept of "Blessed Elua", the most important deity to the people of Terre d'Ange (in the novels). It is a significant belief that strongly influences the attitudes and actions of the people of Terre d'Ange. We like it a lot and chose to include it as our camp motto. (Can you imagine a world where following one's heart and choosing love was actually encouraged rather than judged...? Interesting concept, huh...?)

Entertaining: We will be hosting several parties and events at Terre d'Ange. Eglantine House will serve as a co-op cafe (with a big collection of games for your use), open in the afternoons, and serving high tea daily at 4pm sharp. (Bring something to share or a donation. We do have some mugs available or feel free to bring your own bowl, mug, teacup or tankard.)

Both houses will host multiple evening salons (not raucous parties, but, rather pleasurable get-togethers that include dancing or live music, discussion, perhaps games, food, drink, and good conversation); and one large party ("The Longest Night"), which will be a masquerade. (Shirts required to all camp events. Good grooming and hygiene is expected.)

Meals: Our first meal will take place at approximately 12:30pm. (This will be "brunch" and is open only to camp members and invited guests.) Tea will be served daily at 4pm sharp and is open attendance (though the cook appreciates your advance notice when possible). To join us for tea, bring a treat to share or a tip to contribute and arrive on time. (Shirts required to all camp events. Good grooming and hygiene is expected. ) Camp dinner is served at 7pm and is open only to camp members and invited guests. (Cook must be notified in advance of guests.)

Quiet Time: Our camp will be closed to visitors from 4am to 1pm daily. No callers will be admitted. All those camped with us will be expected to be *extremely quiet* during the hours of 4am to noon.

Additional Rules: Please no smoking (anything) anywhere in our camp. If you must smoke, step outside to the road (we'll gladly let you back in when you're done).

No one under the age of 21 may attend our parties (when alcohol is being served). Members of the camp are responsible for all their invited guests and this is doubly true for guests under the age of 21. If anyone underage is caught drinking in our camp, the camp member who invited them will be leaving as well. Absolutely no drugs allowed in camp.

See Veela or Vkeva if you are interested in joining us, and we'll explain how it works.