A chatelaine refers to the decorative clasp with chains that hangs from a belt or waistband. Historically, chatelaines were worn by the mistress of the manor or household. Because they belonged primarily to women, they would contain the keys to the home, as well as charms, heirlooms, and small coin purses. They were most popular during the Victorian period, when women were more harshly confined to domestic spheres, as a way to maintain autonomy and authority over their position.
Etymologically, the word “chatelaine” originates from French, meaning the keeper of the keys to a castle.
Here at Chatelaine Creative, we encourage you to be the keeper of the keys to your story.
We can easily work within a contingency of players! Just provide us the number range and we can tailor your game for your group.
They don’t have to! We can tailor your game to include any number of “background” characters, so they can still participate in the party without being a playable character.
While we do have ready-to-play themes for parties of 8-12, there are several different options of game styles to choose from! Because it can get confusing, we highly recommend you chat with our party planners to decide what’s right for your event. Your party planner will help you choose between ready-to-play, tailored, or facilitated games, ensuring you have the best time possible with no hassles at all!
Contact us to discuss your game!