Court

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Court, or The Prince's Court, is an annual and formal gathering of the city's Kindred. Every vampire, from elder to neonate is expected to attend in their best dress.

alternately, the term can refer collectively to all Kindred serving in official positions under the Prince, including the Seneshal, Sheriff, Hound, Master of Elysium, any Primogen, or any other officially appointed positions.

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(n., traditional)

Per the traditional definition of a sovereign and his retinue and councilors. Among the Damned, court may also be used to refer to the place where court is held (“the 6th Street court”), to a specific instance of audience (“last August’s court”), or all Kindred with direct formal bonds (q.v.) to the Prince. (n., slang) Derogatorily or in jest, any Kindred who routinely attends court. “You’re not the boss here, court, so keep your mouth shut.”