slave caroline has been “kinky” since her earliest memory, and in one form of Ds or Ms relationship since her late teens, having served a number of Masters of different genders and sexual orientations. Along with a lifetime interest in spirituality, theology and philosophy, which has included twenty years of practice in meditation, her journey in slavery has been her central path to the sacred. In recent years, through the grace of her Guru, Sai Baba, she has been able to integrate her spiritual practices with her slavery and her business through a deeper appreciation of love, devotion, surrender and service and power exchange. Since attending her first Master slave conference in DC in 2004, she has been an active member of the Master slave community here in the USA. She has presented on various aspects of Master / slave and spirituality issues at Southwest Leather Conference, Together In Leather, P.L.A.Y., the Master / slave Conference, the Leather Leadership Conference and Great Lakes Leather Alliance where she sees her contribution as a service to the Master / slave community she has come to know as her true family. She is a registered clinical psychologist, business woman, consultant, a self-proclaimed Jungian, corporate priestess, a spiritual seeker/teacher as well as a deep lifestyle slave. In October 2008, she relocated to Southern California from Australia when she enrolled in a PhD in Depth Psychology. Her dissertation topic in the area of Master slave dynamics through which she aims to bring greater understanding, and dispel the prejudices and stereotypes of Mastery and slavery held by the therapeutic, medical and legal professions.

Presenting the following:
Jealousy and Envy in M/s Dynamics

Master Obsidian is the chapter founder and Director of MAsT (Masters And slaves Together) Austin and is also the Junior Regional Representative for the Southwest Region of MAsT International. He has also served on the Board of GWNN (The Group with No Name) in Austin Texas and is the current moderator of Black BEAT Texas. Additionally he and his devoted slave namaste hold the titles of Southwest Master and Southwest slave 2010. They also serve as moderators for the national MAsT Open yahoo group as well as the regional MAsT Austin discussion list. Master Obsidian is a published author with articles in BDSM publications covering the M/s and BDSM lifestyle and philosophy, his educational experience also includes workshop presentations, seminars and classes focusing on M/s relationship dynamics and techniques. A 2009 nominee for the Pantheon of Leather Man of the Year award, he has also been honored to mentor both novice and seasoned Dominants. Master Obsidian has been in the lifestyle for over two decades and is the owner of slave namaste and the Master of House Obsidian in Texas.

slave namaste is honored and privileged to be the 24/7 slave of Master Obsidian. she has counseled, mentored and taught on Surrender, Internalization of slavery, spirituality and submission. Her writings on surrender and absolute slavery have been featured on web sites and in books including the "Art of Slavery" Edition of the Power Exchange Reference Series. She is Founder and co-moderator of various lifestyle groups, including one geared specifically for slaves in TPE relationships as well as running a blog/website with a focus on excellence in service called Service Savoir Faire. She possesses a great passion for aiding her fellow slaves in the lifestyle, Domestic Service, Protocols, Spirituality and The Art of Surrender.

Presenting the following:
The Winter of O/our discontent

Leigha has been active in the SM community for a number of years. Originally from Oklahoma, she now lives in the Denver, CO area with her partner, Sarah Humble. A founder of TDS, and member of F.I.S.T. -Baltimore/D.C., and T.U.L.S.A. she has been on the board and staff of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) for the last 11 years and Board Chair for the last 2. An accountant professionally, Leigha likes to spend the little free time she has indulging her perfect and brilliant Boston Terrier and spoiling her girlfriend.

Presenting the following:
Should I let you breathe? : Playing on the Edge with Asphyxiation and Strangulation

Rav3n comes from Nevada, MO. Rav3n has a passion for the cold steal edge of a knife. His passion for the sensual play of a knife on a body has driven him to explore the many uses for a knife beyond a simple cut.

Rav3n was first introduced to the lifestyle through rope bondage via his wife. He has been in the scene for two years. Rav3n enjoys the energy and play that he has incorporated into the SM lifestyle.

As a Top/Dom, his areas of interest in BDSM and fetish include, but are not limited to: flogging, single tails, rope bondage, knives, impact play (punching slapping etc…), pressure points, and breath play. Most of all, he is a knife whore and cannot acquire enough of the shinnies.

Rav3n has done impromptu presentations for Pandora's Rose (Columbia, MO) as well as presenting alongside Master Malik and slave Cathy at the AHS Fall Campout (Kansas City, MO).

Rav3n provides a more interactive teaching style that is down to earth, fun, and enjoyable for all. His goal is to give a beginning to your ending.

Presenting the following:
Knives, Not just for the kitchen anymore