The Death Posture by Scarlett Kat

Mention should be made of what Austin Osman Spare called the "Death Posture". There are several variations on this idea, but they all involve putting the body into an extremely unnatural, uncomfortable position until the point of exhaustion is reached and the conscious mind rebels and collapses, thereby obtaining a gnostic state. This is not unlike various yoga techniques -- the lotus position is not intended to be comfortable! It's intended to cause the mind to overload with discomfort until the body is no longer "felt".

By definition, a "death posture" brings about a sort of short duration "death". So it can be as simple as covering up the eyes, ears and nose with the fingers and "holding your breath until you turn blue" -- in other words, until your conscious mind gets overridden by your autonomic brain function and forces you to draw a breath.

One of Spare's descriptions called for locking your fingers behind your back, pushing them backwards and up as far as you can (until it hurts!) while standing on your toes, holding your breath and tensing all of your muscles until they quiver. Now hold this until you collapse...

The most common use for death postures is the charging of magical sigils, which will be covered in a later chapter.

*CAUTION* Death postures are physically demanding and should not be used by those with heart or lung conditions, high blood pressure or other ailments that that restrict strenuous physical activity. If in doubt, don't -- there are many other means to accomplish the same thing.)

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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.

 

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Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.

As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.

We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.

Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.

Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"

A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?

After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...

Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.

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