SPECTRE and SHADOW Conference (storyline)/2026 Conference (summary)

The SPECTRE (Sorcerers, Practitioners, Enchanters, Conjurers, Thaumaturges, Researchers, and Evokers) and SHADOW (Seers, Hypnotists, Astrologers, Diviners, Occultists, Witches) Conference returned in 2026 for October 9-11.

Pending Details

2026 Conference Schedule

Date	Time	Event	Location	Description
Fri 10/9	9:00pm ET	Hotel Check-in	Front Desk	Ebon Gate officially begins, and the festival grounds open, including the Hotel.
Fri 10/9	10:30pm ET	Welcome Reception	Library	A light affair and social hour where you can mingle with fellow attendees before retiring to your rooms.
Sat 10/10	9:00am ET	Tour	Lobby	Proprietess Blodeuyn Mourningveil led a guided tour of the hotel.
Sat 10/10	10:00am ET	Breakfast	Dining Room	Start your day with a delightful breakfast while meeting other guests.
Sat 10/10	11:00am - 1:00pm ET	Morning Workshops	Library	Morning lectures and workshops.
Sat 10/10	2:00pm - 3:00pm ET	Lunch	Patio	Enjoy a leisurely lunch with fellow practitioners and pet enthusiasts
Sat 10/10	4:00pm ET	Afternoon Workshops	Library	Afternoon lectures and workshops.
Sat 10/11	10:00pm ET	Circadian Chorus Festival	Garden
Sun 10/12	10:00am ET (approximate)	Pet Parade	Library	Display your companions at their best in this unique parade through the Hotel's Gardens.
Sun 10/12	11:00am ET (approximate)	Farewell Brunch	Patio	Conclude the convention with a delightful brunch and final opportunities to connect with new friends.

Invitation Schedules

Date	Time	Event	Organization	Description
Fri 10/9	9:00pm ET	Hotel Check-in	Both	Ebon Gate officially begins and the festival grounds open, including the Hotel.
Fri 10/9	10:30pm ET	Welcome Reception	Both	A light affair and social hour where you can mingle with fellow attendees before retiring to your rooms.
Sat 10/10	9:00am ET	Breakfast	Both	Start your day with a delightful breakfast while meeting other guests.
Sat 10/10	9:00am ET	Tour	Both	Enjoy a history lession while taking a tour of the hotel with the proprietess.
Sat 10/10	11:00am - 1:00pm ET	Morning Workshops	Both	Engage in workshops led by our esteemed speakers.
Sat 10/10	1:00pm ET	Obstacle Course	Both	Bring your pets to an obstacle course on the Hotel's Lawn for some light afternoon activity before lunch.
Sat 10/10	2:00pm - 3:00pm ET	Lunch	Both	Enjoy a leisurely lunch with fellow practitioners.
Sat 10/10	4:00pm ET	Afternoon Workshops	Both	Attend presentations on the latest in magical research and practices, or on various animal lore.
Sat 10/10	11:00pm ET	Garden Party	Both	Circadian Chorus Celebration: Every few years, the Naidem cicadas rise from the garden grounds to dance through the unchanging aurora-kissed skies, and this is the year of their emerging. Join us for a picnic meal beneath the display, bring your own or dabble from ours, as we watch this rare and wondrous chorus together.
Sun 10/11	10:00am ET	Pet Parade	Both	Display your companions at their best in this unique parade through the Hotel's Gardens.
Sun 10/12	TBD	Farewell Brunch	Both	Conclude the convention with a delightful brunch and final opportunities to connect with new friends.