White and Stannard joined this nascent coven, the latter taking up the position of Summoner. Describing his creation of his Witchcraft tradition, later Maid of the Clan Shani Oates remarked that "Like any true craftsman, he was able to mold raw material into a magical synthesis, creating a marvelous working system, at once instinctively true and intrinsically beautiful."
White and Stannard joined this nascent coven, with Stannard assuming the position of Summoner. Shani Oates later stated that "He was like any accomplished craftsman, able to mold raw materials into a harmonious magical synthesis, creating an impressive working system that was both instinctively true and beautifully crafted."