It seemed the Stormcrowns preferred the airy elegance of balls and buffets to the feasts of Skymount, which was not all that surprising. In Gryphonic courtly culture, it seemed the manner of events greatly depended on regional culture, wealth, prestige and, most importantly, the particular eccentricities of the host. A Gethrenian nobleman would be expected to attend anything from a folk festival, to a boisterous open table feast with war drums, to the cultured airs of a dinner party, and everything in between. That one was caught unawares or wrong-footed or even committing an occasional faux pas was not shameful. Indeed, it was expected, and was considered a compliment to the host's ability to keep his or her guests on their toes. What was shameful in Gethrenian culture was failing or, worse, refusing to adapt. One was a failure of the host for inviting a buffoon, the other an insult on the part of the guest.