Orchis House is one of the thirteen houses of the Night Court. The adepts approach Naamah’s Service with joy, laughter and gaiety. Fun is perhaps not the only purpose but it certainly can be the reason. Laughter is universal. It transcends all cultures, all languages, all creeds, and all times. The best thing about Joy in Laughter is how sexy laughter can be. There is no one, no matter how stunningly beautiful or ridiculously well endowed who is not instantly more attractive when they make you smile. When we are lost in laughter it is the time when we also allow others to see us at the best of who we are.
I think the best feature of Orchis is that it is compatible with all other houses. Joy and laughter, while sweet is not only sugar. Orchis can be the salt to life, where it enhances all other tastes. Laughter can sharpen Mandrake’s edge and ease Balm’s path to healing. Fun is why we seek out Eglantine’s art and Bryony’s games. All the pleasures of Jasmine and perfection of Camellia are experienced in joy. While taste can bring some together for a short time, the devotion of Heliotrope often comes with the partner who can make us laugh.
So on this the Longest Night of Midwinter, I hope that we find what we seek and we find them all in joy. Joy to you on the Longest Night.
Xixiliya no Orchis
Dowayne of Orchis and “Clown Princess”