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. Most often this term is used to refer to the [[dominant]] person in a [[Master/slave]] relationship, usually defined as a [[24/7]] [[TPE]] [[relationship]] that has great respect within the local [[BDSM]] community. == Parameters == A Master may be considered... * a gender-independent [[status role]] that 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, especially in a professional [[session]]. * 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]]. * someone recognized as incredibly 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. * The owner or keeper of a [[pet play]] 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]]. * someone who may or may not have earned his or her title from a community recognition or a regional Leather contest. * someone who has titled themselves as a Master without meeting any exterior qualifications. Return to Master.