International Master Demonist Contest
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| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Final date | 24 Konil 1684 |
| Host | |
| Venue | The "Palace", Gathering Place |
| Presenter(s) | Master Lukas |
| Winner | TBD |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 7 |
The First International Master Demonist Contest was organized by Master Lukas, the first International Master. Lukas earned the title by slaying Demon Queen Kizzy, and thus replaced her as the ceremonial head of the Community of Goetia. Serving as the International Master for over eleven years, Lukas decided in 1684 he wanted to retire. As there were no stipulations for how to pass on the title and responsibilities, Master Lukas discussed the possibility of a contest with the Conference of Cycle Families to select a new Master. He wanted the Conference to make sure that a new contest was held every 12 years.
Participants
Lukas requested that each cycle family send one participant to compete. He offered a few guidelines for how each family should select its participant: "The ideal demonist is comfortable being a demonist, they are proud to worship their demons, and speak confidently and engagingly. The ideal demonist is charismatic, and can function as the face of our entire Community. The Master Demonist should be steeped in the demonist lifestyle, knowledgeable of our history, aware of our persecution, and always striving to protect our way of life. The International Master must be unafraid of the other nations of this world, they must protect us and defend us. A Master must be respected by their cycle family, and must be able to earn the respect of the other families. A Master cannot condone the Old Ways or suffer those that do."
Titleholders
Contests were held among the turfed cycle families and their affiliated nomadic families in early 1684 to select one among them to represent them. These finalists would go on to participate in the International Contest held later in the year.
| Titleholders for 1684 | |||||
| Title Patch | Eligible Families | Title | Winner | Home Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cliffbase CF, Boars, Horses, Eagles, Tigers | Mr. Basecliff |  Fred Gluck |
Missie C's Bar and Parlor | |
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Navigators CF, Swifts, Horses | Mr. Sunset Coast |  Lawrence Prout |
DD's Dockside Dairy Bar | |
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Gateway CF, Tigers, Wolves, Boars | Ms. Gateway to the Best |  Geraldine Costa |
Lounge 68 | |
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New Guard CF, Wolves, Eagles, Swifts | Mr. Gathering Place |  Ash Prime |
The "Palace" Annex Basement | |
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Crophaulers DF, Oxen | Mr. Longhauler Supreme |  Clancy DuPree |
Exit 3 Park 'n Rest | |
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Troglonauts of Cibola, Bloodhounds, Oxen, Storm Petrels | Mx. Westwoods |  Kris Pfizter |
SIRenity Campground | |
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Gladius Demonist Society, Storm Petrels | Mr. Straight to Hell |  Charles Krinkle |
Attitude Check Check | |
Contest
The contest was held over a 5 day weekend in Gathering Place. Parts of the contest were held in private and other in public. Each day, Master Lukas would test the contestants on one of the five criteria he determined: Pride, Charisma, Knowledge, Fearless, and New Guard.
Pride Contests
The first day, the public was allowed to meet the participants. Master Lukas was to determine their pride, and rank each contestant. Each participant wore their finest clothing, full leather formal uniforms. Rankings:
- Mr. Basecliff
- Mr. Gathering Place
- Ms. Gateway to the Best
- Mr. Longhauler Supreme
- Mr. Sunset Coast
- Mr. Westwoods
- Mr. Straight to Hell
Charisma
For the charisma portion, on the 2nd day, Lukas engaged all the participants in stage in a theological debate on demonism, challenging them and inviting them to change his mind on certain topics.
Knowledge
Private, one on one, interviews between Lukas and each contestant during which Lukas quizzed them on their knowledge of demonist practices, history, and current affairs.
Fearless
To prove they were fearless, each participant appeared solo on stage in "Gathering Place attire" (swimsuit category) and were forced to answer, or improv, a random question.
New Guard
Each contestant, solo on stage, had to recite a 10-15 minute speech on how they would use the Master Demonist title to continue to root out the evil old guarders, promote the New Way of Demonism, protect the Community from the outside.
