..OR OPEN HOUSE? 
Strangely enough, however, the majority of those in attendence were NOT Companions.  Some of the guests were familiar to the Court, such as the Zando-Fairy and that blacksmith guy in the camoflage, while others, such as Stained-Glass Nephir Drin were new additions to the Guest List or (like the Old Man Asleep in the Corner) mere "random encounters." 

EARLY TO BED, EARLY TO...MELEE? 
Seeing that there would be no business accomplished with both the King and the Duke missing, Court was adjourned early (although not as early as last week).  However, there was ONE bit of important business.... 

MERLINITE MUPPET MAKES MARVELOUS MEAL 
Her Eminence, Chatelaine Ambernathia, was responsible for most of the food at this year's Infidel's Feast, and by doing so completed her most recent level in the Noble Order of Prince Kay.  Immediately following her ordination, Ambernathia declared for third-level Merlin and proceeded to fufil one of her requirements, a treatise on the gods of Celtic mythology.  Congratulations! 

Until next YEAR, True Believers.... 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!