Kobe Nathan Wade
One Thousand Club
In ancient times the secret societies of Alexandria gathered the world’s written spells into the Library there, each of course holding back their most precious treasures. This was the first instance of the magicians of the day coming together collectively to share knowledge. Since then the participants of this unofficial communion of magic have called it many things. The Illuminati, The Grand Coven, The Black Sabbath, every nickname served their purpose for a time before the passwords and guest list changed century to century along with them. Nevertheless, the letters always found their place in the mailboxes and writing desks of Wizards and Magus alike. Their scarlet lettering on parchment is both famous and infamous in the magical community, and for good reason.
Individuals who are given access to the gathering covet the time they are granted, for there is never a guarantee they will be invited back. While there, nearly every form of magic, charm, practice, and intention can be found under one roof. Spells the likes of which are not possible anywhere else or indeed anytime else are cast during the month it is held. For all their own reasons, the magical minds of this universe, and a few others, traverse The Grand Coven in search of whatever it is they want or need to accomplish their goals before their chance has ended for this century. It is highly advised you do not miss yours.
Communities:
Magi always love their societies. They whisper and point over their shoulders at the rivals on the other side of the room, chuckling because they know what they don’t. They all absolutely love to boast about how many members they each have at The Grand Coven. Even the Eastern Mystics wander the halls during the festival, though with slightly less representation. These are the banners under which most magical beings belong:
Witchcraft: Also known as Wicca, Satanism, Elementalism, or sometimes Paganism, but don’t say that to their faces. It involves the use of a Book of Shadows, through which a Witch, Wizard, or Warlock can connect with the magical energy of the universe like plugging into an outlet. If this spell book is destroyed, their powers diminish greatly until they disappear. They are able to enchant another book to become their new Book of Shadows, and must do so to regain their full powers.
Witches have been known to summon demons and familiars, command the elements, or even cast curses directly onto a person’s soul. Conversely White Witches, or Wicca, can commune with animals and possess healing powers rivaled only by the gods themselves. Their spells often involve nature and creating living organisms as opposed to demons. Descendants of Druids are especially powerful with white magic. It is not unheard of for witches to practice both.
Spiritualism: Spiritualists include, but are not limited to, Priests, Shamans, Psychics, Paladins, Mediums, the Possessed, the dead, the undead, and interdimensional consciousnessess. The abilities are many and varied, however each follower of this magical practice is required to make a pact with a “Spirit.” Spirit is a broad term, which can refer to literally the soul of a dead person, or in extreme cases a God or Demon.
It is remarkably hard for a mortal to convince one of the latter to grant them power. If one should manage to, the risk of burn-out exists. This is when the user’s soul is burned away due to too much magical energy passing through it. Likewise, if a pact is made with a lesser Spirit the spirit may be the one to burn out from overuse. These spirits in question have been known to roam The Grand Coven with intentions of their own.
Eastern Mystics: This term covers all of what is a very broad spectrum of warriors, monks, and Magi that attend The Grand Coven from the Eastern hemisphere. They do not respond to the invitations sent out at quite the same rate as their Western counterparts, no matter where it is held. This seems to be because they are less likely to share their knowledge, according to the ones who do attend. Amongst their abilities are the unique use of “Chi” or “life energy.” This is different from magical energy, and has a most interesting interaction with it. Chi seems to effectively cancel out magical energy, cutting through a spell or construct with stunning certainty. It is what’s known in the magical community as a “spell slicer.” Their Priests also seem very adept at blessing weaponry so that they have magical effects.
Dear _____________,
You have been cordially invited to attend a gathering of minds, this year to be held on the Full Moon of March until the Full Moon of April, in the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. A photograph is enclosed for your Astral Projection and Scrying purposes.
No RSVP is required, and on site stable workers will be equipped to hire all manor of mounts or familiars, though discretion is as always advised. You will be responsible for any Humans whom are exposed to the magical world through any spells or transport used outside of the outlined premises. Likewise any wormholes, rifts, dimensional gateways, deaths, births, conflicts, and curses will be resolved between and by their casting and effected parties and are not the responsibility of The A. Necessary cloaking spells will be applied to the grounds after midnight on the day. We look forward to your presence and energy, and hope you’ll make the acquaintance of one of our 400 vendors eager to show their wares during the convention.
Sincerely,
The A.
You have been cordially invited to attend a gathering of minds, this year to be held on the Full Moon of March until the Full Moon of April, in the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. A photograph is enclosed for your Astral Projection and Scrying purposes.
No RSVP is required, and on site stable workers will be equipped to hire all manor of mounts or familiars, though discretion is as always advised. You will be responsible for any Humans whom are exposed to the magical world through any spells or transport used outside of the outlined premises. Likewise any wormholes, rifts, dimensional gateways, deaths, births, conflicts, and curses will be resolved between and by their casting and effected parties and are not the responsibility of The A. Necessary cloaking spells will be applied to the grounds after midnight on the day. We look forward to your presence and energy, and hope you’ll make the acquaintance of one of our 400 vendors eager to show their wares during the convention.
Sincerely,
The A.
Individuals who are given access to the gathering covet the time they are granted, for there is never a guarantee they will be invited back. While there, nearly every form of magic, charm, practice, and intention can be found under one roof. Spells the likes of which are not possible anywhere else or indeed anytime else are cast during the month it is held. For all their own reasons, the magical minds of this universe, and a few others, traverse The Grand Coven in search of whatever it is they want or need to accomplish their goals before their chance has ended for this century. It is highly advised you do not miss yours.
Communities:
Magi always love their societies. They whisper and point over their shoulders at the rivals on the other side of the room, chuckling because they know what they don’t. They all absolutely love to boast about how many members they each have at The Grand Coven. Even the Eastern Mystics wander the halls during the festival, though with slightly less representation. These are the banners under which most magical beings belong:
Witchcraft: Also known as Wicca, Satanism, Elementalism, or sometimes Paganism, but don’t say that to their faces. It involves the use of a Book of Shadows, through which a Witch, Wizard, or Warlock can connect with the magical energy of the universe like plugging into an outlet. If this spell book is destroyed, their powers diminish greatly until they disappear. They are able to enchant another book to become their new Book of Shadows, and must do so to regain their full powers.
Witches have been known to summon demons and familiars, command the elements, or even cast curses directly onto a person’s soul. Conversely White Witches, or Wicca, can commune with animals and possess healing powers rivaled only by the gods themselves. Their spells often involve nature and creating living organisms as opposed to demons. Descendants of Druids are especially powerful with white magic. It is not unheard of for witches to practice both.
Spiritualism: Spiritualists include, but are not limited to, Priests, Shamans, Psychics, Paladins, Mediums, the Possessed, the dead, the undead, and interdimensional consciousnessess. The abilities are many and varied, however each follower of this magical practice is required to make a pact with a “Spirit.” Spirit is a broad term, which can refer to literally the soul of a dead person, or in extreme cases a God or Demon.
It is remarkably hard for a mortal to convince one of the latter to grant them power. If one should manage to, the risk of burn-out exists. This is when the user’s soul is burned away due to too much magical energy passing through it. Likewise, if a pact is made with a lesser Spirit the spirit may be the one to burn out from overuse. These spirits in question have been known to roam The Grand Coven with intentions of their own.
Eastern Mystics: This term covers all of what is a very broad spectrum of warriors, monks, and Magi that attend The Grand Coven from the Eastern hemisphere. They do not respond to the invitations sent out at quite the same rate as their Western counterparts, no matter where it is held. This seems to be because they are less likely to share their knowledge, according to the ones who do attend. Amongst their abilities are the unique use of “Chi” or “life energy.” This is different from magical energy, and has a most interesting interaction with it. Chi seems to effectively cancel out magical energy, cutting through a spell or construct with stunning certainty. It is what’s known in the magical community as a “spell slicer.” Their Priests also seem very adept at blessing weaponry so that they have magical effects.