Compiled by Yami Hikari
Current Membership
- Madame X - Matriarch
- Herr Wulfsunus – Acting WebMaster/Gatekeeper
- Lady Aislin Ni Morrighan - House DJ
- Lady Sequanna – House Translator
- Master Deacon Gray - Gatekeeper
- Alterra von Feuers – Intramural Relations
- Bholanath - Webmaster
- Khan
- Ezikiel Tempted
- Mistress NyxFury
- Sir Algernon
Sites offered
Official House Site - Offering Manifesto, Member Bios, Articles, Traditions, as well as a Discussion Forum for Members, Abbon, Donors and all interested.
House of the Dreaming Myspace Group - Splash-page, bulletins and forum.
Member Hosted
NJ Chapter of Bloodlines International on Yahoo
Kitra, Mradu, Ramkt Study Group
Vampires of Savannah Group on MSN
Vampyres of Savannah Group on MySpace
Savannah Solitary Witchs' Hangout
Georgia Chapter of Bloodlines Group on MySpace
GA Chapter of Bloodlines on Yahoo
Savannah Goths Group on MySpace
Mistress Fury's Discussion Group
Member Hosted in Portuguese:
Serões da Quimera MySpace Profile
Serões da Quimera Orkut Profile
Collaborative Projects:
The Collective
House of the Dreaming in conjunction with Vampyre Lounge and with the participation of the Vampyre Society at-large is hosting an exciting video program called the Collective. It features a series of interviews with various Modern Day Vampires, Community Leaders, and other individuals. Each interview will be designed to independently focus on specific topics of community interest. House of the Dreaming and Vampyre Lounge are non-partisan in our approach and hope to provide as many perspectives as possible from all angles of community interest. If you or someone you know is interested in being featured on The Collective, contact Herr Wulfsunus at Wufsunnus@yahoo.com The Collective Videos can be found at:
The Dark Nations
Dark Nations co-founded by Khan and Madame X is an exclusive collective of embassies and ambassadors gathered for the purpose of truthful information exchange, and project collaboration, intent on raising the bar on communication and conduct across the community at large. If you are part of a closed membership group that has an active core membership of three or more which has been active for over a year, and have a vested interest on improved communication and diplomatic community relations, you are welcome to join and establish an embassy at Dark Nations. Please contact us for more details at:
News and Developments
New Collective Video
Madame X interviews Akira of House Sahjaza who discusses his personal experiences and views on ritual work. An interesting view on vampirism and ritual:
Portugal Gathering May 2010
Hosted by Lady Sequanna, Madame X and Herr Wulfsunus. The trio met up with Von Spookiness, Siivet, Queen and other friends in Portugal to strengthen ties and explore the continent to their hearts delight. See complete Trip Log in the House Forum, Events area.
The Georgia Bloodlines Chapter
Continuing from the previous year’s plans Aislin’s Bloodlines continues to work to provide all the East Coast (Eastern states included) with a listing of carpenters, landscapers, medical, and legal professionals that are active in the community or at least community friendly. This list is to better help victims of vandalism, assault, or legal issues such as cases which involve discrimination, loss of income, housing, or custody issues, collect food for families in the community that are struggling, and to raise money for a fund that will assist community members in legal issues.
Madame X Traveling Abroad
From the end of March till the middle of May Madame X will be traveling abroad with limited internet access, please forward all correspondence to Herr Wulfsunus or our Portuguese liaison Lady Sequanna; we wish her a safe return.
Herr Wulfsunus Traveling Abroad
Herr Wulfsunus will be in Europe from the beginning of May thru mid month; we also wish him a safe return from his trip.
Leave of Absence
Sir Algernon remains on leave due to family matters, best wishes for him and his family.
Serões da Quimera (Portuguese Vampiric Guild) News:
New time - Summer Hours: Monthly conferences will now be at: 5 PM New York/ 6 PM São Paulo / 11PM Lisbon.
Admission: New easy to use Entry Query now available to all those interested in seeking admission to the Guild: http://tinyurl.com/seroesdaquimera
New Manual: ‘O Guião’ is the guild's new manual containing detailed information on the purpose, structure and processes of the Guild, its rules and regulations, its views on religion, as well as a practical glossary. This reading requirement for all guild participants is available for perusal in the Guild’s Study Group.
New Podcast Unveiled: First Podcast presentation. We trust that this sound recording in Portuguese helps clarify any doubts and motivate guild participation. Podcast Presenter – Miss Von Spookiness. http://seroesdaquimera.podbean.com/
Conferences Presented:
March: The Awakening and the Invisible Realms by Madame X
April: The Vampiric Seduction by Aradia Vamp
May: The Vampyre and the World by Von Spookiness
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/seroesdaquimera
http://www.seroesdaquimera.hi5.com
http://www.orkut.com.br/Community.aspx?cmm=58817526
Somnium Homunculi- Otherkin Guild News
First Conference: 3/31 A Meet and Greet with Ezikiel Tempted, GuildMaster of the S:.H:.
Admission application for those wishing to join the Somnium Homunculi:
http://tiny.cc/YfXfL
New Podcast - A wonderful new podcast hosted by Ezikiel Tempted. Do listen to this podcast to get an idea of the Otherkin Guild
Podcasts
Links:
Dusty Grimoire written overview
FaceBook Splash page
MySpace Splash Page
Dreaming Fun Fact
The time of Sunrise and Sunset are particularly important to HotD; these are not only symbols of Nightside/Dayside balance but they also remind us of the times of Endarkening and of Enlightening. HotD celebrates Initiation Vows during the Sunset and the Rite of Calmaeship during Sunrise.
Gatherings
March
3/27th Serões da Quimera in conjunction with House of the Dreaming sponsors: ‘A Gathering in Portugal’ with Madame X in Sintra, Portugal
At the Palace da Villa in Sintra. Organized by Von Spookiness and Siivet. The day began in front of the Palace and relocated to Quinta Da Regaleira. Guests from near and far joined in. It was delightful to meet each other in person and have the opportunity to chat with Madame X informally.
April
4/27 Noctuary @ the Wormhole Savannah, GA
RetroAc+ive, a benefit for the American Red Cross featuring a live performance by Espermachine, freebies, and hosted by DJ SynSurreal.
May
5/1 Merry Beltaine!
5/8- 5/13 Private House Gathering in Lisbon area, Portugal
Madame X, Herr Wulfsunnus, and Lady Sequanna, met with Von Spookiness, Siivet, Queen and other family and friends to share conversation, laughter, savor delectable meals and explore some very interesting locations of high myth, history and energy. Trip log in the House Forum Events area. Some highlights of the event are trips to a refined Lusitanian restaurant in Oeiras, the Convento de Cristo in Tomar, the Citadel of Obidos, The Praia del Rey, and Coimbra.
5/16 Dark Dinner, Savannah Georgia
A local gathering for mystics, mundanes, vampyres, therian, otherkin, witches, mediums, and goths. Topics could include just about anything. This month's hosting was Indian themed, hosted by Lady Aislin.
Up and Coming
6/5 Sanguinarian Screening, Boise, ID
7PM - Midnight, with a Red Carpet style photo op for arrivals. After part @ Doc Shots, Office Bar and Grill.
8/7-9/26 New York Renaissance Faire, Tuxedo, NY
Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day; 10 AM till 7 PM at Sterling Forest.
http://www.renfair.com/NY/
9/11 Dark Dinner, Savannah, GA
Hosted by Lady Aislin
Early Fall Mediterranean theme, 7 PM- Midnight or later.
10/21-10/25 HotD Gathering, Fort Lee, NJ
11/6 Noctuary, Savannah, GA
Hosted by Lady Aislin
Will be held at the B&B Ale House 411 W. Congress St, Savannah, GA 9 PM- 2 AM, Day of the Dead theme complete with a La Santisima Muerte altar. It will also be Tygre's birthday and a wedding bash for Bloodlines Moderator Madame Bonaventure to Tygre who has been a good friend of HotD for the past 7 years. Many Blessings on their union!
Spotlight on:
The Somnium Homunculi Guild
Somnium Homunculi was born 2/10/10, created by Ezikiel Tempted as an Otherkin Guild, dedicated to understanding the magickal process of the awakening, in order to manifest the true self. Somnium Homunculi is Latin, meaning: “sleeping/dreaming alchemically created familiar”
Of Goals and Milestones
Resolve - The Fired Bolt
Do not waver for too long. Do not hesitate in beginning your journey or bringing an issue to conclusion, change or removal. Strive to excel physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and put these in motion instantly. Focus in the moment, in the now, realizing that the stylus of time cuts in the present and that history is perpetually in the making.The past is important, so is the future, but not at the expense of the present. It is true that actions speak louder than words; however, behind every action there is a motive and a purpose. Without a sound motive and purpose, action has no meaning, no destination, and lack of foundation. Focus on your path or task at hand, leaving behind all those things that waste your time with futility.
Taking a Dive
by Herr Wulfsunus © 1996
Falling -
Leaving -
Falling -
Not breathing.
Breath not ... Breath do not!
What was last, nothing surpassed
Born believing, all concealing
Conceived at birth, fully immersed
Immersed in the love, from the hands above
And raised to rise, from the seas comprised.
And now I’m -
falling -
leaving -
falling -
not breathing.
From the heavens I descend, awakening again.
Listened to a call and wilded to a fall,
Cared not to care, dived today’s dare.
Dare I cast my sight to the past
For the past, now the lair, from which I swear ...
And now I’m -
falling -
leaving -
falling -
not breathing.
Can I last as the waters go past?
Inhale the taste and acted with haste
Sally the edge and jump the ledge,
For I to quench this wondrous drench,
With a splash, no normal crash.
And now I’m -
falling -
leaving -
falling -
breathing!
To secede from my earthly deed.
Beautifully falling, some thought appalling
Received the chance and committed the dance
Blessed by ocean breeze, I soared with ease
And threw to the wind, all worries and sin.
And now I’m -
falling -
leaving -
falling -
not breathing.
So not to expel the breath that compelled.