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Steve Rasmussen

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  • Portrait of Rasmussen holding Wayfinder, his staff, which he brought because it is a magical and practical tool that directs energy and guides him. He moved to Asheville to co-found his Coven (Oldenwilde), saying it is, "an oasis of tolerance in a wasteland of bigotry- I wanted to make my stand for the future here." He stays because everywhere else seem so much worse. He participated in the project because he loves history and it is a snapshot of a time in a unique place.