"Beneath the Sheltering Oak is a penetrating look into the world, and working of magick and magickal defense. Zaar doesn't only explain the forces at work, but teaches you how to deploy defenses, and redirect negative energies for positive outcomes. This is a great tool for beginners, and a "must have" for your experienced practitioners book shelf " Deacon Gray of The Graveyard Press Beneath the Sheltering Oak is a guide of magic and vampirism by an Elder of the Real Vampire Community. Belfazaar Ashantison combines shielding techniques, simple wards and protection spells, from basic mantras to complex spells.