How to Host a Medieval Mystery Party Fit for Royalty (and Rogue Sorcerers)
So, you’re throwing a party at Stormbrow Hall, where secrets swirl like cloaks in the wind and betrayal lurks behind every goblet of spiced wine. With this guide, you’ll turn your home into a high fantasy court of legends, lies, and lots of laughs!
1. Transform Your Space into Stormbrow Hall
Decor Ideas:
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Tapestries or velvet curtains for dramatic medieval ambiance
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Candelabras, lanterns, or battery-operated candles for moody lighting
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Wooden signs or scrolls with phrases like “Welcome to Stormbrow Hall” or “Beware the whispers of court”
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Goblets for drinks, and silver chargers or wooden plates for food
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Add faux stone wall backdrops (cheap and effective) or paper banners with house sigils or crests
Pro Tip: Use a fireplace or electric fireplace as the throne room focal point!
2. Embrace the Dress Code: Cloaks, Crowns & Chaos
Tell your guests to come in character—and go big with the flair.
Costume ideas include:
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Cloaks, capes, tunics, corsets, or anything vaguely regal
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Toy swords, potion bottles, faux scrolls, and “enchanted” props
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Crowns, circlets, or flower garlands for the royal and the rebellious
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Dark robes, glitter, or feathers for mysterious magical types
Set up a “Portrait of the Realm” photo station—bonus points for adding a faux throne!
3. Set the Mood with Sounds & Spells
Music:
Play a mix of epic fantasy film scores (think Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and The Witcher instrumentals). Look up “Medieval Fantasy Tavern” playlists on Spotify or YouTube!
Drinks:
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“Knight’s Nectar” (mead, wine, or apple cider)
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“Sorcerer’s Elixir” (colorful punch with dry ice effect if you’re feelin’ fancy)
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Serve in goblets, tankards, or rustic mugs
4. Feast Like the Realm Depends on It
Serve hearty medieval-style fare:
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Roast chicken legs or meat pies
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Bread and cheese platters
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Spiced nuts, honeyed fruits, and grapes “plucked fresh from the royal orchards”
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Mini quiches, tarts, or savory finger foods
Bonus: Serve sweet treats like “Mystic Macarons” or “Dragon Fire Cupcakes” with red icing and edible glitter!
5. Prep Your Realm for Intrigue
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Assign roles ahead of time, or use scroll-style character handouts on arrival
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Print character profiles, host guide, name tags, accusation cards, and set up your “Hall of Accusations”
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Set up a space for the suspect board as a centerpiece for theorizing and photo ops
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Set up a space for your Final Reveal—maybe even read it aloud in a dramatic accent
Don’t forget: Stage One is for light mingling and whispers, Stage Two is where secrets come to light and accusations fly.
Final Tip: Encourage Drama, Scandal & Terrible British Accents
The more your guests lean into their characters, the more unforgettable the night becomes. Encourage outbursts, fake duels, dramatic exits, and of course—wild accusations over goblets of spiced wine.
With just a printer, a few props, and a dash of theatrical flair, you’re ready to rule the realm!
Download A Court in Chaos, rally your court, and prepare for a night of deception, destiny, and delicious fun.
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