Frater
MSNV was
initiated into Ordo Templi Orientis in
September 1992ev -- it was his twenty-fifth birthday present to himself.
He is the Past Master of Heru
Behutet Oasis in the Kansas City area, and continues to serve the Order,
both in his capacity as an initiator, and as
one of three Priests at Rose
of Babalon Sanctuary, Ecclesia
Gnostica Catholica.
In addition to his participation in the OTO, he is also active in freemasonry in the following capacities: Past Worshipful Master of Ivanhoe Lodge #446, an initiate of the York Rite (Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Council of Cryptic Masons, Commandery of Knights Templar) and is a 32º initiate of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
His
interests include magick, qabalah, and music (a guitarist of more than
twenty years). He is currently performing on a limited renaissance festival
circuit with a band of pirates,
and is preparing to release several solo works. Recently, he has performed with
the grunge/blues trio, The Killer Aunt Bees. He holds a BGS in Political Science
degree from the University of Kansas, where he is currently pursuing an MA in
Anthropology. However, he still remains quite busy as a full-time husband and father of three.