The Ultimate Medieval Glossary for Your Mystery Party

Planning a medieval mystery party? Well then, grab your goblet, don your crown, and prepare thyself for merriment, mystery, and majestic mayhem! One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to set the tone for your event is by getting everyone talking like they’ve just stepped out of the Middle Ages. That’s where this trusty medieval glossary comes in—a must-have companion to PartyKook’s hit game, A Court in Chaos: Medieval Fantasy Mystery Dinner Game.

This blog will show you exactly how to use medieval terms, phrases, and translations before and during your party to get your guests immersed and laughing. We’ll also dish up medieval appetizer and drink recipes (no dragon meat required) to help round out the theme. So whether you’re a noble hosting the crown’s feast or a scheming knave plotting in the shadows, this guide is for yo

Why a Medieval Glossary Makes Your Party Magical

Think of a medieval glossary as the secret sauce that turns your fantasy dinner into a fully immersive experience. Sure, your guests can wear cloaks and tiaras, but when they start shouting, “Fie upon thee, knave!” across the table, that’s when the magic really happens.

Here’s how using a themed glossary helps:

• Breaks the Ice: People loosen up and laugh when they’re speaking in over-the-top medieval language.
• Keeps Everyone in Character: It’s easier to stay in the fantasy world when everyone is speaking the same lingo.
• Makes Clues & Conversations More Fun: Suddenly, asking “Whither didst thou go after the feast?” sounds way cooler than “Where did you go?”

PartyKook even recommends printing mini glossaries as part of your place settings. Your guests will love them, and they’ll double as party favors!

Medieval Phrases to Use at the Feast (and During the Chaos)

These phrases are easy to learn, super fun to use, and perfect for throwing around during the mystery game.

• “Hark!” — Translation: Listen up! (Great for calling attention.)
  • “Hark! The dessert hath arrived!”
• “Gramercy!” — Thank you kindly.
  • “Gramercy for this most divine goblet of spiced ale!”
• “Fie!” — A dramatic way to say “Shame on you!”
  • “Fie upon the scoundrel who ate the last tart!”
• “Thou art jesting!” — Surely you’re joking.
  • “Thou art jesting! Lady Gwen would never steal the jewels!”
• “Prithee” — Please.
  • “Prithee, pass the dagger of dining.”
• “By my troth!” — I swear! Used for shock or emphasis.
  • “By my troth, I saw him near the treasure before it vanished!”

Encourage players to speak only in character during the game. It doesn’t have to be perfect—the more exaggerated and silly, the better!

Everyday Items with Medieval Flair

Why serve food at a table with forks and spoons when you can dine at a board with tridents of feasting? Here are some hilarious and immersive translations to sprinkle throughout your party:

• Chair → Settle
• Table → Board
• Cup → Goblet
• Knife → Dagger of Dining
• Fork → Trident of Feasting
• Candle → Tallow Beacon
• Mirror → Looking Glass
• Blanket → Coverlet

Label these items with handmade signs, or have your characters refer to them by their medieval names: “Kindly light the tallow beacons, milady.”

PartyKook Pro Tip: Add Food & Drink to Match the Mood

Now that the language is sorted, it’s time to talk sustenance. Here are a few easy and delicious medieval-style recipes you can whip up to impress your guests.

Mushroom & Onion Tart (Tart of the Forest Court)

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, caramelized
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Roll out thy puff pastry.
2. Top with thy forest mushrooms, sweetened onion, and shredded cheese.
3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
4. Serve warm as a nobleman’s appetizer.

Mulled Cider (Wassail of the Winter Court)

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 orange, sliced
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 5 cloves
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Combine all in a pot and simmer gently (no boiling).
2. Serve hot in goblets, ideally by firelight.
3. Shout “To the health of the court!” before sipping.

Bonus Activity: Royal Decrees

Want a hilarious and easy icebreaker? Have each guest write their own Royal Decree using phrases from the glossary.

Examples:

• “I, Sir Baldric of Bunsbury, decree that no meatball shall be left uneaten!”
• “By order of the crown, Lady Elyssa shall refill her goblet forthwith!”

These can be read aloud before dinner or throughout the evening for laughs and character immersion.

Make Your Medieval Party Legendary with PartyKook

PartyKook’s A Court in Chaos makes hosting a themed party stress-free, fun, and totally unforgettable. It includes everything from beautifully designed character cards and host tips to game instructions, all wrapped in a dramatic plot full of suspicion, secrets, and courtly chaos.

Pair this game with your newly acquired glossary, add a few themed snacks, and you’ve got a night worthy of song and story.

From goblets to tarts, and from accusations to royal decrees, your party is about to become the most talked-about event in the realm.

Long live the host!