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

Quotes From The Novels
"Love, child! What else? You will find it and lose it, again and again. And with each finding and each loss, you will become more than before. What you make of it is yours to choose..."

"Love As Thou Wilt"

Veela nó Eglantine: Mistress of Eglantine House
Veela (who you may know as Christina) has years of experience in the SCA, attending Renaissance events, and designing websites, stage sets and theme parties. She is also a voice actor, professional entertainer and occasional model. She is using her expertise and talents to create Eglantine House, whose motto is "To Create is to Live". The Eglantine House canon is "genius, song and performance" and their flower is the Eglantine Rose, also known as "Sweet Briar".

In the novels: Eglantine sponsors players, poets, artists, musicians, dancers, tumblers, and clothiers. They hold that Naamah charmed the King of Persis with the sweetness of her song. The year Phèdre nó Delaunay served at the Midwinter Masque, Eglantine's adepts attended costumed as a company of Tsingani (gypsies). A troupe of Eglantine adepts are responsible for mercilessly mocking Joscelin Verreuil when he follows Phèdre to Night's Doorstep. (Favrielle nó Eglantine, who becomes Phedre's favorite clothing designer, also came from Eglantine House.)

Eglantine House will serve as the TdA kitchen and cafe, as well as hosting numerous Starlight Salons, and will have a lively decor (primarily in black and red), with tables and chairs, games and playing cards to use, and plenty of refreshments available.

Vkeva nó Gentian: Mistress of Gentian House
Vkeva has been attending Pennsic since before she was born. She is an accomplished dancer and model, as well as a studying actress and voice caster. She is using her extensive experience, creativity and mystical abilities to create Gentian House, whose motto is "Truth and Vision". The Gentian House canon is "mystic purity of spirit" and their flower is the Gentian. Its adepts seek visions and interpret dreams, and some go on to become priests of Elua. Their marques bear a moon-and-flower design.

In the novels: the year Phèdre nó Delaunay served at the Midwinter Masque, Gentian dressed its adepts as seers and preceded their entrance with opium incense.

Gentian House will have an exotic, India-Harem-Morocco theme, with multiple colors, low tables and floor cushions. (And, of course, lots of candles and opium incense.)

Schedule of Pennsic Events at TdA
Terre d'Ange will will host 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 a special tea daily at 4pm sharp. 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.)

Eglantine House: Co-op cafe open daily (from 2pm), with High Tea served at 4pm sharp. To attend High Tea, bring something to share or a tip to contribute. The cafe is no-charge and runs on contributions. A variety of teas, coffee, espresso, and munchies are available.

Gentian House: Tarot Card Readings, Moonlight Salons and other mystical happenings will take place inside the exotic realm of Gentian House.

Moonlight Breakfast: Eglantine House will be hosting "Moonlight Breakfast" on the First Tuesday of Pennsic. This party is to introduce ourselves to the neighborhood and thank our friends and setup helpers. It will start at 9pm and will include a big, full breakfast, plus games and sparkling conversation, (inspired in part by the flowing champagne and OJ). By invitation only. (Shirts required to all camp events. Good grooming and hygiene is expected.)

Starlight Salons: When the stars are out, so are the Night Blooming Flowers of Terre d'Ange. Come enjoy our nightly salons (every night except when a special event or party is noted) in our comfy party pavillions. Gentian House will feature exotic decor, low tables and floor cushions, tarot card reading and other mystical pleasures. Nextdoor at Eglantine House, enjoy lively conversation, games and cards, music and merrymaking. Everyone over 21 is invited. (Shirts required to all camp events. Good grooming and hygiene is expected.)

Longest Night Party: Both Houses will host the Longest Night Masquerade Party on the Second Tuesday of Pennsic. ~ Our bewitching oasis will sparkle with candles and flickering oil torches, the air will be filled with exotic incense, shimmering sheer curtains will surround the party pavillions, sweet wine and flirtatious conversation will flow, and the enchanted guests will float through our Dreamland wearing their most alluring garb, transformed by the delicious anonymity of their mysterious masks. Entrance by invitation only, 21 and over. Costumes not desired, but masks are a necessity. (Good grooming and hygiene is expected. The shirt requirement is waived for the Longest Night Party; if you have a nice chest, we invite you to show it off.) Pack your mask and bring something provocative to wear...