View source for Master ← Master Jump to: navigation, search You do not have permission to edit this page, for the following reason: The action you have requested is limited to users in the group: editors. You can view and copy the source of this page: A Master is a term used to describe a revered [[d-type]] and is often used a variety of ways. == Parameters == * a gender-independent [[status role]] is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is Mistress or possibly Dominatrix to indicate a professional female Master. * an [[honorific]] used strictly for a [[scene]] or fantasy [[role play]] to indicate one that has control over another or others. * The owner of a slave; the head of a household in some styles of [[D/s]] and [[M/s]], especially those groups of people identifying as a [[House]]. * often used to recognize the most skilled and talented; someone who has mastered a specific skill set in regards to [[BDSM]] such as a ''Rope Master''. One whose teachings or doctrines are accepted by followers; an original manifestation from which copies can be made. * someone who may or may not have earned his or her title from a community recognition or a regional Leather contest. * The owner or keeper of an animal: ''The dog ran toward its master''. Also called a [[handler]]. * One who has control over or ownership of something: [[DM| the master of a dungeon]]. * Used as a title for a man who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions: The Master of the [[Collaring Ceremony]]. Return to Master.