“It has always been the role of Cereus House, the First, to host the Midwinter Masque.\u00a0 On the Longest Night, the doors to all the other Houses are closed, their walls emptied, for everyone comes to Cereus House.\u00a0 No patrons are welcomed, save those who bear the token of Naamah, a gift give only at a Dowayne’s discretion.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

~ Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel’s\u00a0Dart<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Join us for the Longest Night Midwinter Masque, our annual fan event based on Jacqueline Carey\u2019s Kushiel\u2019s Legacy series. For one night, we invite you to set foot into the glamorous world of the Court of the Night Blooming Flowers of Terre D\u2019Ange. Will you join us as an adept of Jasmine House? A D\u2019Angeline noble? Perhaps you are a visitor from Alba or Aragonia?<\/p>\n

We begin our evening with the traditional processional of the Night Court Houses and end with the beautiful Enactment of marriage of the Sun Prince to the Winter as the horologist cries midnight. Between these events, you\u2019ll be treated to a cash bar, sumptuous buffet of savory finger foods and delicious desserts, and live musical entertainment. Join your fellow D\u2019Angelines on the dance floor for a mix of medieval and modern music, sure to get your feet moving.<\/p>\n

As a participant in the night\u2019s festivities, you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re appropriately attired. Anything from Renaissance garb to fantastical outfits fit the bill. Whatever you do, don\u2019t forget your mask. Looking for ideas or inspiration? Check out our Costumes<\/a> page or browse photos<\/a> from previous years\u2019 events.\u00a0 If you’re curious about the historical aspects of our storyline, visit the History<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n

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We set our night of role play two generations after the initial events of the initial events of Kushiel\u2019s Dart with an original storyline. Read Our Story<\/a> to get yourself acquainted!<\/p>\n

Be sure to subscribe to our blog<\/a> to stay up to date on all of the exciting events leading up to our Masque to prepare yourself for the romance and intrigue\u2026<\/p>\n

Joy to you on the Longest Night.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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