The Houses
Rise
One Court.
Legacy is earned.
Initiations take place during Open Court — in person or live.
What Are
The Houses?
The Houses are the foundation of A Romance Court's membership structure.
Members are ceremonially initiated into one of four Houses during Open Court — in person or via Instagram Live.
Each House carries its own temperament, philosophy, and internal community.
Alignment is not chosen.
It is revealed.
Rivalry builds legacy.
The Four Houses
Emerald Willow
Wise · Enduring · Grounded
"Bend. Whisper. Rise."
For those who move with quiet strength and outlast the noise.
Onyx Raven
Strategic · Observant · Unseen
"Sing. Haunt. Vanish."
For those who reveal little and influence much.
Midnight Sapphire
Mysterious · Deep · Controlled
"Descend. Endure. Command."
For those unafraid of shadow and depth.
Blood Ruby
Passionate · Instinctive · Unyielding
"Bleed. Burn. Conquer."
For those who act without hesitation.
Initiation & Alignment
Initiation
Initiations take place during Open Court gatherings — either in-store or live online.
Sir Knotsalot presides.
Once initiated, members stand with their House for the season.
Changing Houses
Allegiance is not permanent.
Twice a year — during the Solstice Parties — the veil is thinner. Members may request realignment during these ceremonies.
The Court decides.
What's
Included
Clean. Structured. Adult.
- House initiation
- Priority access to events
- Dedicated House communication channel
- Access to the Court Library
- Traveling Books privileges
- Ability to earn House points
- House-only gatherings
- Eligibility for Solstice realignment
- Your House pack: tote bag + sticker
House Standings
The season has begun — and so has the count.
Season I · Carnaval 2026 — Solstice 2026
Earning House Points
Every act of loyalty is counted. Every contribution remembered. Points flow from many sources — and all of them feed your House.
🛒 Purchases
Every Purchase
Every euro you spend at A Romance Court goes directly to your House total.
1 ptper €1 spent
Monthly Book Box
Buy the monthly book box and earn bonus points on top of your purchase points.
30 Extra ptsper box purchased
⚔ Community & Events
Attending an Event
Show up to any Court event and your House earns. Stacks with specific event bonuses below.
10 ptsper event
Game Night
Compete at Court game nights. Points are awarded per game — victory has its rewards.
Points awardedper game, winners only
Book Club Session
Read along and come ready to talk. Stacks with the base event attendance points.
20 ptsper session attended
Author Event
Attend a special author event or signing. Stacks with the base event attendance points.
40 ptsper event attended
Bring a Friend
Grow the Court. Bring a friend that is not part of the Court along to any event and your House will benefit.
20 ptsper friend brought
Leave a Review
Leave a Review on Instagram or via a book card in-store for a book you've purchased. Your words are worth their weight in points.
20 ptsper review
✦ Online Engagement
Newsletter Sign-up
Join the Court newsletter and stay in the know — first reads, event news, and house drops.
20 ptsone-time
Follow on Instagram
Follow @aromancecourt and let the community grow.
20 ptsone-time
Tag Us in a Post or Story
Share your reads, your hauls, your unboxings — tag @aromancecourt and earn.
20 ptsper tag
Share the Book Box Reveal
When the monthly book box is revealed, share it with your followers and spread the word.
20 ptsper share
📚 Reading Challenges
Travelling Book
A book passed between members — each reader leaves their notes and thoughts inside. Complete a read and earn.
20 ptsper book completed
📗 Giving Back
Donate a Book to the Library
Bring a book to donate to our in-store library and earn points for every copy you contribute.
10 ptsper book donated
👑 Milestones
Birthday Month Bonus
The Court celebrates its own. Your birthday month earns you a loyalty bonus automatically.
40 ptsonce a year
1-Year Anniversary
A full year in the Court. Your loyalty is remembered and rewarded in full.
100 ptson your anniversary
Refer a New Member
Bring someone new into the Court's Houses. When they are initiated, your House earns points.
40 ptsper referral who purchases
Emerald Willow
Onyx Raven
Midnight Sapphire
Blood Ruby
Rooted in strength.
Shadowed in depth.
Burning with will.
Bound as one.
One Court.