"Villa y Corte" refers to Madrid's historical identity as both a town and the Spanish Royal Court, often explored in academic contexts regarding urban labor and social dynamics in the 17th-18th centuries. The term also commonly refers to the Aquelarre role-playing game expansion, which presents a "demonic" take on 17th-century Madrid, highlighting themes of dark fantasy, folklore, and gritty, historical realism. Read more about the RPG setting on Scribd .