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