#basically exactly the pattern every discord server falls into

[hussyknee]

Not denying that the current state of discourse has taken new and distressing trends, but having been in online fandoms going on twenty years now, seeing people being like "I hate how fandoms are no longer places of fun but stress and toxicity" has me like??!!!? Bitch, fandoms have always been a few months of fun engagement and then fighting for your fucking life. Just because Web 2.0 has exacerbated some of the problems doesn't mean you get to be ahistorical about it, like an Elf yearning for the Gray Havens

#put down those rosy glasses #do y'all not remember fandom_wank #the Fall of Fictionally #the cults #the MsScribe drama #when the Supernatural fandom was tiny but so absolutely batshit we were already a cautionary tale #in competition with only Doctor Who has the wankiest fandom #one of my earliest fandoms was a Lois & Clark TNAOS message board #very tiny because the show had been over nearly ten years by that point #the place had a schism in six months #and one faction set up their own message board #the next two years was basically degenerating into wank about having fanfiction awards and trigger warnings #and half of them slowly descending into alt right politics #basically exactly the pattern every discord server falls into #this is just how humans are #i'm imagining pre-internet fandom was the same except you had to stew two weeks in between replies #and had to fire off 'AND!! ANOTHER THING-' by telegram idk #fandom #fan history #fandom history #shipping discourse #fandom wankery #knee of huss

[institute-of-the-arcane]

Institute of the Arcane

The Institute of the Arcane is a free online institution for witchcraft practitioners of all kinds to expand the knowledge of their craft. The institution includes four core programs, Nature Witchcraft, Communications, Basic Witchcraft and Dark Witchcraft. Students can apply to one vigorous program at a time.

We currently are opening applications for students! Students must be 16+ with parental permission. If the student is 18+, they are their own parental permission. Also, students must have both discord and a google account. Below is the informational guide for students.

Apply for the Institute of the Arcane here!

Institute of the Arcane Rules:

Do not discuss 18+ content, there are minors.

Intolerance will not be accepted.

Do not send the discord link to anyone.

Be respectful of those around you.

Usage of excessive extreme language is prohibited.

Do not spam the server.

Do not cause drama or panic.

If you receive three strikes and are banned from the server, all of your future accounts are banned as well.

Do not disrespect staff or mentors. They are here to help you, not hurt you.

Do not share personal information inside of the server.

Self promotion is only allowed with permission from the staff.

If a student wants to message another student, the student must message them publicly to ask first.

The Strike System

Every time a student breaks a rule, it will result in a strike being given by a mentor or staff member. If you receive three strikes it will result in being expelled from the institution. You will only receive one warning before receiving strikes.

Program Information

The Institute of the Arcane provides four different programs to help witchcraft practitioners expand the knowledge of their craft. The four different programs included are, Witchcraft Basics, Nature Witchcraft, Communications and Dark Witchcraft. Each student will be able to apply for one program at a time.

Witchcraft Basics:

Head of the Program: Esme

Description: The basics program is designed for students who need an introduction to witchcraft, or want a refresher on the essentials from a different perspective. The courses within this program cover a wide variety of topics aimed to give you a well-rounded understanding of your practice as a whole. Ready to get started and get back to your roots? Sign up for the basics!

Courses:

Herbalism Basics

Mentor: Daralis

Descrition: During this course, we will be looking at not only the magical associations for different herbs, but also the physical. WHat herb can you use to help a sunburn? Aloe of course! What herb can help me fall asleep? Valerian root, catnip, and linden leaves to name a few! Join us, as we discover the remedies nature has to offer!

Crystals

Mentor: Austin

Description: Crystals are full of energy and unlimited potential. This course will dive into a wide variety of different types, how to identify them and their uses.

Grimoire Design

Mentor: Era

Description: The aim of this class is to help you create your grimoire or book of shadows and to create ways in which you build it and record your knowledge and witchy experiences. This class doesn’t exist to make you design your grimoire in a specific, impersonal way, but help you come up with ideas of how you can make your grimoire your own!

Different Kinds of Witchcraft

Mentor: Era

Description: This course teaches about different subcategories of witchcraft that some decide to partake in. This course is to expose witchcraft practitioners to different forms of the craft.

Correspondences

Mentor: Daralis

Description: In this class we will go over basic correspondences and how to fit them into your daily life. I hope that by the end of this course you will be matching colors, herbs, crystals, and whatever else to go along with your intentions!

Spell Creation

Mentor: Esme

Description: Creating spells is one of the best skills to have in your back pocket! In this course we will explore how to use correspondences, intention, words, timing, and your own personal touch to create spells for any occasion or purpose.

Nature/Lifestyle:

Head of the Program: Daralis

Description: The Nature/Lifestyle program is for those who feel a close calling with the earth and the people around them. All of these classes go hand in hand with each other and focus on rounding out the natural and homemaking side of witchcraft. In this program we will be researching, herbs, plants, stars and how they play into everyday life. The kitchen course will show you how easy it is to apply intention to mundane tasks and how to be your best witchy self. We hope you all feel welcome and excited to learn how to interact with the world around you.

Courses:

Plants to the Astral Realm

Mentor: Daralis

Description: There’s a hedge that separates our plane from others. What exactly is that hedge? Literal hedges. This course will teach you the hidden world of plants, their spirits, and how to work with them.

Kitchen/Cottage Witchcraft

Mentor: Esme

Description: Kitchen and cottage witchcraft is a course designed to help you turn your house into a home and incorporate your craft along the way! We will explore recipes, rituals, correspondences, and most importantly ways to incorporate your practice into your everyday life in and out of the kitchen!

Herbalism

Mentor: Ridori

Description: Will be added on a later date.

Astrology

Mentor: Esme

Description: Astrology is the study of the zodiac, stars, planets, celestial bodies, and how they influence your personality and how they can be incorporated into your life. In this course we will explore correspondences, how to read a natal chart, and how to interpret meaning behind the map that’s been laid out in our sky.

Animals and Familiars

Mentor: Era

Description: This class is about the importance of both animals and familiars in witchcraft and how you can use them on your path! It delves into things like the differences between a pet and a familiar, animal correspondences, how familiars can help you, and more. The aim of this class is to aid you in finding your familiar, using animals and pets in your path (in humane ways), and to help you feel more comfortable with the idea of animals in witchcraft.

Green Witchcraft

Mentor: Daralis/Esme

Description: Plants are absolutely vital to our world, especially as witches.This course will explore different types of plants, how to identify and care for them, and in turn how to identify and take care of yourself.

Weather Witchcraft

Mentor: Firefly

Description: This course is designed by Mentor Firefly as a way to introduce students to weather witchcraft. Weather witchcraft is most often used by those who wish to work with the weather and its current conditions, not to simply control it. There are three main topics covered under this course: Basics of Weather Patterns, Weather Correspondences, and Weather Ritual Practices.

Communications:

Head of the Program: Cronus

Description: The communication program is for students interested in learning about, and how to communicate with beings not of human nature. This program includes: Deities, Spirit Work, Demonology, Fae Magick, Divination, Companions, and Ouija Work. This program is not going to be for the faint of heart, but can be incredibly fulfilling if you are called to these paths. Feeling called? Feeling curious? Then come join us for a semester!

Courses:

Companions

Mentor: Cronus

Description: In this class you will learn all about spirit companions! This course will cover such topics as: Ethics, Safety, species, and communication. Spirit companions is not a path for everyone, but I do believe that everyone can get a little something out of it. So, come on in and prepare to learn!

Demonology

Mentor: Ridori

Description: Will be added on a later date.

Spirit Work

Mentor: Cronus

Description: This class is going to teach students about spirit work. We will cover a plethora of topics such as: basics, culture, rituals, etc. Spirit work is an interesting and enlightening path, but can touch on some sensitive topics. This class will hold a wealth of information, but it is encouraged that more time and research be placed into this craft if you feel called. So, step on in and make some friends on the other side.

Deities

Mentor: Cronus

Description: In this class we will be exploring the 8 basic pantheons commonly used in witchcraft. You will learn: the deities, some myths, and a bit of how to work with the various deities in these pantheons. This class will mostly cover basic information as learning and developing relationships with deities is personal and unique to your path.

Fae Magick

Mentor: Ridori

Description: Will be added on a later date.

Divination

Mentor: Daralis

Description: This course teaches students different methods of divination that are commonly used in witchcraft. Divination is the act of communication with a higher force to predict an outcome. It will touch on subjects such as tasseography and tarot readings.

Dark Witchcraft:

Head of the Program: Jasper

Description: The Dark Witchcraft Program at the Institute of the Arcane is a combined mix of chao magick, death magick and dark magick. Classes involved in the Dark Witchcraft Program are practices in darker elements of the craft. The subjects involved in the program, such as ouija and death work, witchcraft practitioners may have strong feeling regarding. This is an open and accepting environment for witchcraft practitioners of all kinds to expand their knowledge of Dark Witchcraft.

Courses:

Death Witchcraft

Mentor: Jack

Description: This course teaches students the basics of Death Witchcraft. It incorporates information on honoring the dead and resurrection. This is perfect for people interested in the process of life and dead, and how to incorporate their craft into it.

Shadow Work

Mentor: Jack

Description: This course teaches students the basics of Shadow Work. Shadow Work is the process of looking at the deeper parts of you and come to grip with them. There are magickal and mundane methods of Shadow Work, both are discussed.

Chaos Magick

Mentor: Austin

Description: This course will help explain what chaos magic is, how to use it, and how to take your craft to the next level with purpose-driven magic.

Sigils

Mentor: Austin

Description: This course will explore the magic art of creating and charging sigils for specific needs and everyday use.

Death Deities

Mentor: Cronus

Description: In this class we will be exploring the different deities associated with Death in the different pantheons commonly used in witchcraft. You will learn: the deities, some myths, and a bit of how to work with the various deities in these pantheons. This class will mostly cover basic information as learning and developing relationships with deities is personal and unique to your path.

Name: Ouija Work

Mentor: Jack

Description: Ouija Work is a class all about teaching you the do's, don'ts, rights, and wrongs of Ouija! Using a Ouija board without proper information on how to do so can be dangerous, and it is often misrepresented in the media. That's why we have Ouija Work! So all you witches, warlocks, and mages out there can learn how to safely communicate with a Ouija board.

Contact Information

Esme -

Discord: EsmeVibes#9463

@esmevibes

Jasper -

Email: [email protected]

Discord: Jasper#7016

@sweetest-incubus

Austin -

Discord: areedc36#7021

@herbhedge

Cronus -

Email: [email protected]

Discord: Cronus#0055

@chaoticlapiswitch

Daralis -

Discord: Daralis#1215

@beloveddaralis

Ridori -

Discord: Ridori#0013

Jack -

Discord: Jackk#0109

Era -

Discord: mythicaleras#9031

@roots-in-eucalyptus

Firefly -

Discord: Firefly#8098

@stormwitchhaven

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