Sometimes the Cause of the Problem isn't the Solution

We live in a traumatizing world. Often, those traumas are supernatural. Mind magic can mess you up. The quest for enlightenment can scramble your brains. Too much paradox and you're a basketcase. Staring into the Abyss brings madness.

Many mages try to address these things with mind magic. But Sean, member of the Celestial Chorus and Euthanatos, argues that mundane psychological treatment is often the best solution to trauma, even when that trauma is brought on by mystical means.

The Politics of Endless Winter

Have you noticed that the world sucks a little more lately? That life is more dreary. More distracted. That you have less time to imagine and dream than you once did? That's because Winter is here. The long prophesied time of loss and death Changelings are so concerned with.

But it turns out, the Endless Winter is not a simple changing of the seasons. It is a political reality. A military accomplishment. Join us to hear Saladin to discuss the politics of the Fomorians, the ancient enemies of the children of the Tuatha. He accounts for the agendas of the White, Red, and Green Courts and their activities in the St. Louis region.

The Birth of Creation

Ever wondered how the world began? Well, join us at the Lore Summit to hear Mikael give a first hand account on the birth of Creation, the War of Wrath, and how the world was formed. He will also touch on humanity's true purpose, Lucifer's dream for humanity, and how it was ruined.

Maybe he's an angel. Maybe he's a demon. But man oh man, he's got some stories to tell.

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Is your soul for sale or did the Devil make you do it?

It turns out, there are different ways to forge alliances with demons. Be it pacts, worship, or the sale of one's soul, the choices infernalists face have consequences on their moral and ethical lives. This year the Lore Summit is hosting a controversial speaker, Byzantium, a person who has reputedly engaged in past infernalist behavior.

While we do not condone the worship of or dealing with demons, we are committed to the thoughtful exchange of ideas. In that light, we look forward to a compelling academic treatment of the choices infernalists must make.

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Toward a Common Accord

Master Skye of the Virtual Adepts takes on the pressing topic of how best to create alliances between supernatural factions. She draws on significant experience negotiating between mage and garou communities and discusses the challenges faced when trying to forge such accords.

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Forty Quintessence to the Winner!

The Virtual Alexandria Project is happy to announce the prize for the top presentation. Forty (40) quintessence will be granted to the speakers(s) who give the top presentation.

Resister to be a presenter here.

Anywhere. Anywhen. Anyway

Alex Andria, curator and co-founder of the Virtual Alexandria Project, discusses the challenge of building nonspatial, nontemporal realities. He describes the design, creation, and deployment of the
Möbius Server, a computing server that exists out of space and time and can be accessed digitally, mentally, spiritually, and subconsciously.

Alex explores what implications this has on library curation, occult communities, data collection, geographic information systems, consciousness, and alternate realities.

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Into the Dark

Rahul, elder of... well... we don't post such things on the internet. Suffice it to say, he's important. Anyway, Rahul gives a presentation on the Abyss. He breaks down the realm, what it is, how it works, and why you probably shouldn't just go there on vacation. He also delves into the denizens of the Abyss and the things you are likely to find there.

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Many Threads, One Tapestry

Master Phaedra bani Bonisagus of the Order of Hermes, Deacon of Alexandria University offers the third installment in her series on the common threads running across supernatural magic. In this representative, interactive presentation she will lead an effort to blend the magics among various supernaturals.

Phaedra's body of scholarly work concerning magical energy makes the compelling case that all supernatural energies have common traits rooted in resonance, consensus, and historical inertia. Join her as she demonstrates the applicability of this theory for collaborators seeking to work across supernatural communities.

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Marketing and Business in the Occult World

Alastor Rowe is well-known in some circles as a broker of occult paraphernalia. He joins the conference remotely, speaking on some of his experiences on dealing in the occult, common hazards, and the rewarding nature of his work. 

Infernalists not welcome.

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Technocracy: Not our BFF

By Kyle Lauren

Howdy! Now imma legit professor so strap into some high learning (potentially with jetpack/goats). Technocracy aka "Evil mom in sunglasses" are gonna shoot all yall up or give you the bob barker, so ill give you some info on em. (Do whatcha will with it, they aint gods! Theres only one god and he doesnt dress like that. #america ).

Big ol' Q to the A for those who want a peek under their nickers. (One positive, ken doll smooth! So nice!) Free hugs and donuts for anyone who wants to talk about the bad touch they've done to you. Have a scientastic day!

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The Truth is Out There... or is it Here Already?

Krychek

Nationally renowned Ufologist Krychek discusses the history of unidentified flying objects and their interactions with Earth. 

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Odin: The Cthonic Aesir

Aspen Sorenson

Many modern representations of Odin cast him as a kindly god. But was he?

Aspen Sorenson brings attention to the darker and bloodier aspects of historic Odin worship.

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