#Talthorn and Kon

[konietzko-sylvoran]

Day 1 for May DWC 2024 Mysterious - Appearance

★ Backstage Glimpses at Hearts of Tenacity Fest ★

'It's for the show, I'd do anything for the show.' He thought to himself internally for the thirtieth time tonight. 'Elune please, I beg of you please make my nose stop itching.' Mind over matter Kon... you are tougher than this. You can get through this. "Bare with us a little longer Kon, how are you holding up in there?" A familiar voice said though his eyes were still closed. "I'm managing, but my arms are getting heavy." "Do you need us to get you some broom handles to hold onto?" The question brought a sense of hope. "NO! No we can't his palms haven't finished curing yet." A different yet also familiar voice exclaimed. And like that, his hope was gone in an instant and the weight of his arms grew even heavier. "I will be alright everyone, worry not." Kon said sounding calm and confident even if he was internally dying. Who'd have ever thought that being mostly naked with only a tight thong on his body would make him hotter than hell itself. Or course, he was also covered literally head to toe in high performance platinum silicone rubber specifically designed for creating silicone makeup and fake skin effects. Did the audience truly know how to appreciate the artwork that went into such special FX? Did they know how many hours one had to stand perfectly still while layer after layer was applied. Hours spent sculpting each wound, each scale on his body and each scar. The science behind creating certain spray molds and smooth casting. All the chemicals used and mixed perfectly and time spent letting them cure in their molds to later be applied to his body. All the talcum powder applied and the adhesive applied painstakingly to every inch of his body. Being forced to resist the urge to twitch when it tickled, to scratch when it itched, to move at all and risk an imperfection of something falling off or not sticking when it wasn't dry yet. Light forbid if you have to take a leak during all this, a bathroom break was NOT an option when this heavy of effects were applied. One had to risk dehydration from the moment they woke as they could not risk having a full bladder till the show was over. And even as the last of the prosthetics were finally applied, then come the hours of makeup to get the color and tone just right to make it more believable. So much so the audience would genuinely feel it was real as they quite literally could reach out and touch it. It was all for the visuals and the more real it looked, the more real it became. This was nothing Kon told himself, trying for a moment to just imagine what it would be like to become an Illidari in reality. To embrace the fel magics and your literal inner demon as your body is twisted and torn into something grotesque for the power and ability to fight fire with fire in the most literal of sense. What he was going through now paled in comparison to the real deal. But tell that to the literal STING in cheek DEMANDING to be itched. To the ache in his arms as they felt like 50 pound weights. To the crick in his back for standing still for so long without moving. To the throb in his feet as every muscle scream to move. To the... "TALTHORN!" Konietzko suddenly yelled, head jerking up from the backstage table it had been resting on. A few cotton balls stuck to his skin from the heat he'd generated in his short respite he'd unintentionally taken to get a little shut eye in the dressing room backstage before the big show tonight. His eyes wide with alert and darting around confused as he was ripped from his slumber so suddenly. "Sorry Kal'dalah, I didn't mean to wake you." The magi replied not too far behind him mid wince as he picked up the brush he'd just accidentally dropped from his own hand. "Damn thing got tangled in my hair." he whimpered trying to fix the tiniest of knots in his long well kept silver locks.

Still somewhat confused in his sudden wakefulness, Konietzko staggered out of his chair and went to Talthorn taking his hands a little desperately as he looked him in the eyes being rather dramatic. This was nothing new to his husband of course so he just laughed as he held Kon in return. "Pleeeaaaseee tell me you're going to use your magic to apply my Illidari makeup for Inner Beast's set tomorrow." Kon whined making Talthorn quip a brow. "Of course, do you doubt my talents love?" "NEVER!" Kon exclaimed as he breathed a breath of relief so big it was as if he'd been holding it all this time. "Thank Elune I married a magi." Talthorn laughed as he reached up to remove those cotton balls on his cheek. "You didn't marry me just because of my magic did you?" "Of course not Kal'dalah. Only -mostly- for your magic." Kon teased at him as he leaned in to kiss his husband holding him tight in a warm embrace with a deep smile curved along his lips. "GET A ROOM!" A shout cried followed by many giggles from the nearby doorway. A quick look and both saw a few of their fellow stars standing there watching them. "Why when being watched is soooo much better." Kon purred in his deep voice as he slid a finger down Talthorn's thigh then hooked his leg and raised it up around Kon's own thigh. Talthorn played along, pressing his body against his husband as he hit the onlookers with a look only this silver fox could pull off and that made many jealous of Kon's marriage to him in all honesty. The doorway filled with smug grins, laughter, a few yelps and even the sound of a few feet running away suddenly down the hallway of the backstage area. It filled the elves both with laughter of their own as they looked to one another once more. "Guess we'll just have to save it for the Talicious show." Kon teased as their leftover audience groaned their displeasure. What happened backstage at HoT Fest stayed at HoT Fest... or usually wound up on their stage in some form. Either way, noone ever complained.

@daily-writing-challenge @talthorn-sylvoran

[talthorn-sylvoran]

The Hearts of Tenacity are creating stars with each other~

My first piece of art I am sharing with the community of these beautiful star husbands, to which there will be many more. Happy New Year everyone! May we all come that much closer in realizing our dreams this year. ✨

[talthorn-sylvoran]

( Ahahaha! I loved this. This is ever such an amazing and sweet read friend. Give Talthorn five minutes with this producer, and he will have convinced him numbers for top ten are not necessary. Because everyone nominated are all winners. Then probably talked all the chosen into all posing for a limited sexy edition fashion/pin up magazine, featuring scenes on the Dragon Isles. )

Hottest Kaldorei Men, 2

Al: *strolls into the Daily Mail Dalaran studio, with a huge grin on his face*

Sharpen: Yo.

Al: What are you doing here, you big ape? Don't tell me you're on the Top Ten Hottest Kaldorei Men list, too?

Sharpen: Yep, I'm basically out to crush your dreams. Again.

Al: *glints at the other man* So this is some kind of revenge. You're not actually a real nominee for hottest Kaldorei man?

Sharpen: Seems like you invented one of your conspiracy theories to prop up this painful reality you suddenly can't cope with, but ok. You do that.

Al: You shouldn't be that smart, Sharpen.

Sharpen: Oh crap! Look who just walked in!

Al: I know, I see it. This is so worse than Malfurion or even Illidan joining the competition. Oh goddess, this is awful. What a kick to my self esteem, too.

Sharpen: Those two are so gorgeous and talented. They sing, you know.

Al: And they dance. Like angels! How could this be happening to us?

Producer: Kon! Tal! So wonderful of you to grace us with your presence this evening. Glad you could make it...

Al: We're definitely going to lose. Wait. Are they... sparkling? Is that glitter?

Sharpen: I'm just. Just devastated.

@konietzko-sylvoran @talthorn-sylvoran

[nahisummerhold]

Community

@daily-writing-challenge - Aug 2024 - Day 2 - Tenderness

Nahi sat comfortably on one of the log benches nearer to the back of the circle arranged for this special gathering, legs stretched out in front of her, heels digging into the snow and gravel. As probably half the tournament knew by this point, she had no problem being out front proudly sharing her enthusiasm for the performers, but this gathering was for the hosts and that dimmed the vibrancy her excitement through the week sparked.

Trist called Kon and Tal not-dads, which made her laugh, but in many ways they exuded that quality, even this gathering fit the description of family meals she heard others talk about. The welcoming warmth of dinner for their friends was something she felt every time she was with them… Uncles maybe? Big brothers? No label was really needed, but they were locking themselves into special place in her heart.

Her recognition this week that she was missing intimacy in her life was eased by the welcoming nature of this group and others she was getting to know better within the performance community. Nahi had known once she and her mother left the keep, that she would be isolating herself, she let Iren in, but she had little choice in that because his love for her mother ended up enveloping her. The decision to step from her comfort zone of Dalaran to begin performing at the Hearts of Tenacity Festival had born fruit in this unexpected way and altered much of her exterior life.

The whole week so far made her brain spark with community, it was on the edge of overwhelming, even for her outgoing nature. There were so many talented people she wanted to sit and talk to. She loved listening to the creative souls, with her newly recovered desire to open up some of her life, she had tried to initiate a way to get to know as many as she could. It was a hard line to find and not cross, the desire to get to know someone in this way versus her wanting to get to know the beautiful bartender at the Orchid club in Dalaran. 

Trist’s arrival pulled her from the woolgathering and people watching she had been doing to begin to chat, they were one of the people she had been thinking about. A budding friendship to help color a life she had not realized had drained to grayscale 

(A big thank you to the supportive performing community that showed out at ToA! I was very proud to be counted among your ranks this year.) 

(Edit: Tagging @konietzko-sylvoran and @talthorn-sylvoran for their wonderful inspiration in this and their support in so much! And @tristayranambrosio because, much love always)

[cythion]

Truthful Thursday: What was your most enjoyable smooch of Fire Fest (paid and non)?

Cy sputters! "What kind of question is that?! It's like trying to pick your favorite child or your favorite lover! Such a cruel question! I will say the favorite kiss that I paid for was from Kon. I will pay to lip lock with that sexy showman every damn day of the week. Bonus when his hot as fire husband comes running up just to watch."

@konietzko-sylvoran @talthorn-sylvoran

[kharrisdawndancer]

WFC has finished! Did you have any adventures? Favourite stores? What about some late night shenanigans? (Khaeris/Kharris)

Khaeris had a lovely time hanging out with Pollux, Ahuatli, and Fiorenze. She didn't do anything too wild, either. She enjoyed getting her very brightly colored drink at the Getaway Cafe booth, but other than that, she was glad to have a good time. She did enjoy doing her Wheel of Fate quest -- and got to dance with Tal and Kon for that! Dancing is always uplifting to her!

Mentions: @polluxhale @darkspear-dancers @fio-renze @talthorn-sylvoran @konietzko-sylvoran

[talthorn-sylvoran]

Loooook at them!! Thank you so muuuuch for this present!!

Happy Easter again you beautiful people!

Mirri and friends for Noblegarden featuring @talthorn-sylvoran , @konietzko-sylvoran and the beautiful Assair. Art by @kyphaz

[straightouttatheashes]

{TMI } Does Phe typically prepare or rehearse for a show before she performs live? Has she learned moves from other Tarts, or do other people or events inspire her?

“I always prepare and rehearse! Specially if I’ve got some real dangerous stuff in my performances. Secret is, there’s always a real actual risk of danger when I’m doing anything that’s not simple singing or casual acro-staff! Like any weapon use, my fire, stuff like that.” She shrugs as if this is nothing though.

“I usually do my own stuff, but before HoT Fest I actually went to Kon and Tal to ask them to teach me some stuff. Had a special performance in mind, needed to learn a bit of aerial and hoop stuff. I’ve cracked a whip for fun from Dice too, but that’s his expertise! I ain’t gonna use whips like that in my performances.”

“I like pulling from my life for my performances, y’know? There’s always something to learn about me from my time up on stage if you’re lookin past how badass I am up there.” She winks with a playful smirk.

@konietzko-sylvoran , @talthorn-sylvoran & @dicenne for mentions

ty @safrona-shadowsun ))

[sharpen-jadescythe]

Sharpen makes an owl cabin for Kon

Sharpen sat on the floor of Jiroki's barn and spread out his large drafting paper on the hardwood floor. Bales of hay were neatly set aside since his chores this morning.

He swept a hand back over his green hair, itched his brow as he thought.

"It needs to look like an owl. But still be a hut. Or, a cabin. Would that be too big a structure, though? To support wings and a beak, you'd have to..." Sharpen slashed out a few loose lines. He stared at what was barely coming together.

"Hrm. This is no good. I need to go onsite and see how it would fit on the plot. Behind their house, right?"

Sharpen rolled up what would soon become his blueprint. He hooked it under his arm strolled out into the daylight.

"I hope Kon and Tal don't mind me lurking around in their backyard!" He donned a big, silly grin.

@konietzko-sylvoran @talthorn-sylvoran

[bread-elf]

"The pregnant rumor ain't me and Barry, Jibbs, sorry to burst your bubble. I'm infertile, but hey I'll keep sipping tea from the sidelines."

"Oh- Oh, I had no idea. Now I feel rather foolish, I'm very sorry for that. You're the only couple that stands out for me in the Tarts that could potentially bear children, besides Helsong and I."

"Well I guess ai can start making stuff up over Kon and Talthorn getting pregnant. Surely there's a spell for that."

(( Thanks @straightouttatheashes !))

(( @konietzko-sylvoran and @talthorn-sylvoran for chaos mention lol))

[konietzko-sylvoran]

I wish to scream with joy at this beautiful artwork - can not thank you enough for this wonderful gift Talthorn and for your amazing talents to breath some life into their magical experience these last few years in game time @whimsicallyart thank you, so much.

[konietzko-sylvoran]

Reforging Your Destiny, a tale written by the Hearts of Tenacity's @talthorn-sylvoran and performed by @konietzko-sylvoran Friday at 10pm MG. Bringing back the story one last time Live at the Tournament of Ages before our indefinite hiatus. -> Don't miss it! <- Original artwork by @syrosaur and Wei Wang!

[cellody]

DWC: Day VI

HOME & UNNATURAL @daily-writing-challenge​ MENTIONS: @konietzko-sylvoran, @talthorn-sylvoran, @dicenne, @sirensdxn, @twosidedsana

Konietzko held the crab out to Lance. “No, I’ve not adopted him; he is my husband. See?”

The creature in question was as basic and indigo as many other crustaceans of its kind, but this one somehow also sported a white goatee and human-like layers of hair that kept swaying any time Kon lifted it for a kiss upon the head. Its claws, too, were celestially sparkling.

“I… beg your pardon…? W-what happened to Talthorn?”

Lance kept tucking hair behind his ears in an attempt to keep it out of his face amidst all the wind; nobody expected Sax on the Beach to be quite this breezy but no amount of abnormal weather would stop it from thriving, either. Nobody seemed to care about the not-so-distant onslaught of rumbling clouds rolling towards their beach across dark skies, at least, so that was the assumption.

“Did you bump your head? He has always been like this! My beloved, sweet snippy-snippy.” Kon exaggerated yet another ‘mwah’ when kissing the crab. Talthorn didn’t seem to react much but it was hard to tell in an animal that lacked expression beyond wiggling legs and stretching arms. “I found my home in him~”

Alright. Maybe Lance was just misremembering him as a handsome mage! This was surely valid; crabs were wed all the time. The Reverend beside him certainly didn’t seem to be questioning it. In fact, Dicenne, the event greeter, was merrily wearing foam claws as if in celebration of Talthorn being what he was.

All the crew wore them, actually, now that Lance took a better look around himself at the tables being set up with candles and plates begging to be taken to the buffet for an array of seafood options. All the blue flowers and lit-up table runners matched the wedding arch awaiting the couple depicted in displayed photo albums as the Hearts of Tenacity—the two world-favored and beautiful kaldorei he’d just spoken with.

…Wait…

But… he was a crab. And wasn’t this Sax on the Beach? And didn’t Kon just say they were already married?

He turned to question Ra’hsen but the cantor seemed occupied eating from his flower-boy basket of petals. Some were even offered when Lance’s stare was met. Brows knit so low in rapidly-mounting confusion that he was asking for wrinkles and a headache to match, but before he could even try making sense of things, Sana’dal jumped behind him and plopped both her hands on his shoulders—presumably in preparation to greet him with a startle in the very same second Dicenne’s naked behind was seen running to the other side of the venue.

It only wound up waking him, though.

Eyes flew wide open and he was instantly slapped with the realization that—thank the Light—that’d only been a dream. He rarely remembered any of them and often wasn’t sure he even dreamed at all, but… it seemed he sure as hell had tonight.

Lance was going to have to demand Ra’hsen tell him what was put in his tea so he could object to it the rest of his life. Surely, his brain wouldn’t come up with something that unnatural on its own!

He had never even seen Dicenne’s butt before . . .

[nahisummerhold]

[TMIT]: What makes you yearn?

“This is an answer that I never thought I would say until it very recently, intimacy. Not in a sexual way, nor in a relationship necessarily, though Sun knows I really enjoy sexual intimacy, but in those moments where you can just relax and talk, or let the world move around you while you are encased in a bubble of calm.”

“Staying here with Kon and Tal has somewhat heightened that need and eased it. Watching them with each other where, even in small moments, you can almost feel the bond from the outside. Then we will have tea, or stay up late and braid each others hair, no I wasn’t kidding when I said that would likely happen, or eat and just talk for hours and I realize that for all of my life I have cordoned off the spaces closest to me.”

“Maybe I can just see if they will let me live here and they can become my emotional support team.”

Thanks for asking me this @fio-renze

(Tagging @konietzko-sylvoran and @talthorn-sylvoran for mentions)

[konietzko-sylvoran]

!!!!!!!THIS WEEKEND!!!!!

★ Friday May 19th KonCert Block ★ Featuring many of the bands and singers you know & love from all over Azeroth who wish to shine on our stage. Any genre is welcome from Death Metal Knight to Westfall Bluegrass Boomkin.

Metal Rave following the end of performances Raffle link given live during the event!

★ Saturday May 20th Grand Performances & Late Night Talicious ★ Featuring acrobats, Showman, Aerialists, Pyrotechnics & more who wish to flex more emotive and descriptive performances. Followed by a Late Night of Burlesque Themed Performances! (For adult eyes only)

EDM/Techno Rave following the end of performances Raffle link given live during the event!

★ Sunday May 21st Heart and Hearth Enclave Storytelling Night ★ Finishing off the festival with a day and night of Storytelling and Grand Illusions brought to life within our hearth. A great way to unwind and relax on our last day as the Sky is the Limit for our storyweavers! Raffle link given live during the event!

The Hearts of Tenacity Festival ( WoW N-RP Event - May 19-21st 2023 )

The Hearts of Tenacity Festival is coming up fast! Embrace this incredible experience with fellow community members with a passion for performances and storytelling! Talthorn and Konietzko Syl'voran are your captivating hosts for this weekend of magic! ✨✨✨✨✨✨

We host our event at Tenacity Isle, a lone isle that is unnamed in game though we've given it a name! The proxy is located as seen below, within Pandaria near the Kun-Lai Summit!

Please join for our DISCORD the most current info or check out our CARRD SITE! https://www.tinyurl.com/HeartsDisc https://heartsoftenacity.carrd.co/

[kaldorei-shadows]

Hottest Kaldorei Men, 2

Al: *strolls into the Daily Mail Dalaran studio, with a huge grin on his face*

Sharpen: Yo.

Al: What are you doing here, you big ape? Don't tell me you're on the Top Ten Hottest Kaldorei Men list, too?

Sharpen: Yep, I'm basically out to crush your dreams. Again.

Al: *glints at the other man* So this is some kind of revenge. You're not actually a real nominee for hottest Kaldorei man?

Sharpen: Seems like you invented one of your conspiracy theories to prop up this painful reality you suddenly can't cope with, but ok. You do that.

Al: You shouldn't be that smart, Sharpen.

Sharpen: Oh crap! Look who just walked in!

Al: I know, I see it. This is so worse than Malfurion or even Illidan joining the competition. Oh goddess, this is awful. What a kick to my self esteem, too.

Sharpen: Those two are so gorgeous and talented. They sing, you know.

Al: And they dance. Like angels! How could this be happening to us?

Producer: Kon! Tal! So wonderful of you to grace us with your presence this evening. Glad you could make it...

Al: We're definitely going to lose. Wait. Are they... sparkling? Is that glitter?

Sharpen: I'm just. Just devastated.

@konietzko-sylvoran @talthorn-sylvoran