Save the date: August 6-9, 2026

Welcome!

Are you ready for South Plains Leatherfest?

Your title holders are busy doing the work of preparing to represent our region on the stage in the International Person of Leather, and International Master/slave Contests!

Come show your pride, your love and support for this community!

Come find out why so many of us consider South Plains Leatherfest home!

Shay Raven

Midwest Person of Leather 2025

Master Lucian and slave celina Raven

Midwest Master and slave 2025

Meet our Midwest 2025 Titleholders!

Shay Raven has been an active member of the leather community for over a decade and brings more than twenty years of experience in kink and power exchange.

Shay's leadership is rooted in service, integrity and connection. She is founder of the House of Raven, a leather family established in 2023, and currently serves as Midwest Person of Leather 2025. In this role, Shay is dedicated to strengthening community through mentorship, education, and visibility.

Shay believes leather leadership is not defined by volume or performance, but by consistency, accountability, and presence. Her approach emphasizes listening, showing up with intention, and nurturing spaces where people feel seen, supported, and safe to life authentically.

A passionate educator, Shay develops classes that balance practical skill-building with thoughtful discussion, centering consent, protocol, power and legacy. Her teaching is accessible, experience-based, and ground in real-world application.

Outside of leather and kink, Shay is a devoted partner, parent and grandparent. her values remain constant across all spaces: patience, honesty, empathy, loyalty, and love. Shay is honored to serve the Midwest leather community and is committed to carrying this title with integrity, humility, and pride as she moves forward as an International Person of Leather Contestant.

Master Lucian Raven and His slave celina Raven have been in a 24/7, Owner/property, ageplay+ dynamicsince August 2024 and currently serve as your 2025 Midwest Master and slave. A mutual passion for service, education, and advocacy brought them together and they've continued to build on and strengthen these passions. Navigating disability is central to their relationship and how they interact in community. They strive to authentically represent the impacts of various disabilities on the dynamic structure and protocols.

As a TNG couple, they strive to incorporate tradition and honor the history of the Master/slave community while representing the values of those just coming in. They enjoy being Bratty, flirty giggly and sassy - showcasing safety in soft and joyful moments. Together, Lucian and celina bring a unique blend of experience, passion, an commitment to their title, enriching the community through their advocacy , consultation work and education.