#tenebriism | ganon

[strywoven]

@tenebriism has requested a story : "..." Silence, as he sits in the corner and contemplates. When, though, is he NOT sabotaging himself with more wrinkles and inevitable gray hairs with thoughts and stresses of a future far beyond? Had he the luxury of taking things ONE DAY AT A TIME, mayhap he would not appear as if time itself has lay claim to a metaphorical FAST FORWARD mechanism. When, finally, he deems fit to voice these heavy thoughts, he cannot help but to smile at her immediately, despite the intensity of the topic he will, in but a moment, come to broach. It's a natural reaction around her and only her, genuine and heartfelt. She, truly, brings the BEST out of him, which certainly prompts, in part, this . . . sudden topic.

" Our future . . . " he begins, now casting his gaze down to the joined hands in his lap, " What . . . do you want it to entail ? I have been thinking a lot lately, not that I . . . ever give my mind the rest that it likely so desperately needs, but in particular, I . . . have been thinking about you. Us. What do you . . . rather, where do you see us going together, I wonder ? " // Ganon to Ihore~ c;

𝑼𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅.

A storm has driven them to rest , to give up travel for at least a day or two.  Ruminating , the qilin stands cross-armed and idle by the window of their shared room , her face in the rain-soaked reflection of the window is – as always – c o m p o s e d beyond the finer tells in her scaled features that give her away ( the ones she knows ganon can see ) .  Her gaze drifts along the pane of glass , fixing onto her companion ( or shall we call him a lover ? shall we at last acknowledge what you two are ? ) seated in a chair in the corner.  Amid the silence , CURIOSITY ; Lhore turns slightly from watching the storm outside to looking at Ganon , points of ears p e r k e d and pale brows r a i s e d in silent question.  She’s wondering what he’s thinking about , why there’s such a contemplative air about him ( as if that’s anything new ; but now , more than ever , he seems right ready to say something important ) .

Despite how h e a v y the air seems , a tense impatience in awaiting his piece , Lhore returns his smile , ducking horned head slightly and looking away in a show of girlish s h y n e s s ; a game she takes to playing with him at times to lighten his spirits.  But then , he speaks , and her attention wanders back to the Gerudo as she listens to what he has to say ( & what a pressing thing , indeed ) .  As he finishes , Lhore takes a breath and nods her head to signal she’s heard.  Yet she’s no quick answer ( for what can she say ? ) .  Instead , her head turns , casting her gaze back outside to the downpour and the flickering lashes of lightning striking down upon the world beyond their small little space in the inn.  This conversation … Is to be EXPECTED , she knows.  Yet she wishes she had warning , she wishes she could have come better PREPARED and not be left standing here like a staggered little fool struggling to piece together a semblance of a response for someone she loves more than anything.

Ganon deserves far b e t t e r than silence.  And she shall not allow him to sit and ponder these matters alone.

At length , Lhore replies , though keeps her eyes trained outside , ❝ … Likewise , I have been wondering after the same , after our future and what it may look like. ❞  Nice it is , at least , to know she’s not the only one.  Her gaze looks to him , his reflection is smeared and out of focus , but she can see him just the same.  ❝ You likely already know that I would willingly , if not even blindly , ❞ A smile at the lighthearted joke on her behalf , ❝ Follow you a n y w h e r e .  That has not changed.  I should hope … I am still welcome to do so.  Even after all we’ve seen and done. ❞  A pause.  She turns to face him.  ❝ If I may be so honest , ❞ Lhore takes a breath , claws tightening against her forearms slightly in a symptom of nervousness , ❝ I have n e v e r been so- so involved with someone before.  And this is all entirely new.  At times , I am not sure what to make of it , but that makes it no less wonderful to me.  Every memory I have with you is beyond measure and I am more than grateful for that.  Therefore , Ganon , my beloved , I am wondering … Perhaps … ❞ The spaces between her words are growing longer the more she hesitates with what she wants to say , ❝ You might consider … Taking me as- as your WIFE ? ❞

[braveryhearted]

"Hya? Za-ya?" ( translation: I thought you were attracted to fishing poles )

[dutifulsilence]

@tenebriism

"Gold star for trying, Ganon."

[fragmented-tales]

SHIPPING INFO // ANSWER THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR MUSES SO PEOPLE KNOW HOW SHIPPING WORKS ON YOUR BLOG

WHAT IS YOUR OTP FOR YOUR CHARACTER(S)?

Ooooh boy. I have a lot of characters and a meme somewhere for the sole purpose of people asking about who I ship with who, so I'll just give a few of my otps here.

Jiaoqiu/Moze/Feixiao, Simon/Paracelsus, Link/Link, but also Twilight Link/Midna, Argenti/Boothill, Fierce Deity/Ganon or Demise. Send in asks about muses & otps and I will answer!

HOW LARGE DOES THE AGE GAP HAVE TO BE TO MAKE IT UNCOMFORTABLE?

While I am willing to dip my toes into the taboo, outside of a certain blog I will NOT ship any muse that is 18 with any muse that is younger than 17. I will not do NSFW threads with any muse under 18 either though. As for legal/legal? As long as it doesn't make me uncomfortable some other way, the age doesn't really matter. Give me 22 year old x 100000 year old immortal/long-life and I'll be good.

ARE YOU SELECTIVE WHEN SHIPPING?

I would honestly say no! You are always welcome to throw canon character x canon character ships at me, especially ooc to talk about possible dynamics and threads! I do however ask that we talk ooc about if any OC will end up in a relationship with my canon muses, but unrequited feelings are also allowed.

WHO ARE OTHER CHARACTERS YOU SHIP YOUR CHARACTER WITH?

I would be here too long so just send in asks.

Jiaoqiu/Hoolay is one that interests me because of the possibilities, though.

DOES ONE HAVE TO ASK TO SHIP WITH YOU?

Not really! You only have to ask if you want a pre-established relationship.

ARE YOU SHIP-OBSESSED OR SHIP MORE-OR-LESS?

I think I count as ship-obsessed? I like the multitude of possibilities that comes with relationships of all kinds, especially since it let's me figure out how my muses would react to certain things if there is someone they truly care about vs if there's someone they hate. I think I also count as an auto-shipper but I certainly try not to when a mun's rules say not to. It does make it harder for me to interact first though because I'm nervous that's how I'll come off.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SHIP IN YOUR CURRENT FANDOM?

OH GOD- There's so many fandoms uhhhhhhhhhh- The Yaoqing Trio?? Or Dan Feng/Jing Yuan?? If I had to pick one from all my fandoms??

FINALLY, HOW DOES ONE SHIP WITH YOU?

Just throw your muse(s) at mine or talk to me! I have plenty of rp meme too that you can throw at me <3

"Tagged" by: @miratenebrarum

Tagging: @tenebriism , @hyaciiintho , and anyone else who wants to do this <3

[fatesown]

❝ i don’t need thanks. i didn’t do it for you. ❞ // ( Twilight Princess Starters ) from Ganon to Zelda!~

meme tag. // @tenebriism.

Not for a moment did the Princess ever think that Ganon's actions had been for her benefit, but his tone reminds her of the harsh tensions between their kingdoms. Equally, his actions had not been for the benefit of her people, but his. She respects that.

A surprising thing to find amongst fear, respect. There's something she can't shake when she looks at him—a memory, at the edges of her mind, that slips through the cracks like smoke when she tries to grasp it. Whatever it is her mind wants to remember, it sends a shock of fear and trepidation through her whenever their eyes meet. She has to remind herself, reasonably, that Ganondorf has done nothing to to deserve this, that he only intends to do what's best for his people.

But still, it's there.

He's turning to leave after a prolonged silence from her, when she makes a pointed step forward. "I know—" she begins to say, startled by the volume of her own voice. "I know," she begins again, softer now that she has his attention, "you didn't do this for my people."

Her father had taught her not to bow to other rulers, never to diminish herself by placing herself beneath them in such a manner. Hyrule ruled above all, and when she sat on the throne none would stand above her—so he said. But as Zelda looks at Ganondorf now, it is not a feeling of being lesser that makes her head dip and her waist bend forward minutely.

It is gratitude and respect that makes Zelda bow to Ganondorf the first time, shallow though the bow may be.

"Nonetheless, we thank you."

[dullweapons]

" The multiple failed assassination attempts against me have helped me build both character and self esteem. " from Ganon! ⸻ @tenebriism

Unhinged Sentence Starters

❝ ⸻ as it should , your highness . my multiple deaths have helped me feel like nothing is impossible if i just keep throwing myself at it . ❞ maybe the same could be said about this damnable cycle . if ganondorf tires of it then perhaps too the gods . the heavens & the earth know how tired ray cadell is of this madness . over & over without any end . aren't the gods supposed to love their creations ? why do they torment us so ?

no matter .

❝ however , i would like to avoid you dying from a successful assassination attempt . ❞ a roundabout way of asking him if ray could be a bodyguard of sorts . he never tires , barley hungers & barely sleeps . the gerudo king would surely be safe .

[strywoven-moved]

@tenebriism​ asked : ❝  i  have  this  weird  feeling  that  you’re  going  to  leave.❞ // from Ganon. ;_;

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅.

          A fire burns bright and bold despite the chill the evening brings ( lo’ how the seasons do change ; the burgeoning grasp of summer is at last relenting allowing the first fresh-breaths of autumn to sweep the plains ) – welcome though it is , the qilin finds c o m f o r t in the simple , welcoming comfort of the flames.  When the Gerudo speaks , eyes blink open , roused and waking from near-sleep to set attention onto her beloved companion.  The expression he dons – the inflection in his tone – attests to his driving FEARS .  A foreboding , she thinks , as if he has gleaned a future she herself has not yet seen nor is not acquainted with ; as if he truly believes their paths are doomed to d i v e r g e as once they had afore ( & how painful the memory still remains , the loss of his presence in those months were amongst the coldest she has ever endured ) .  So perhaps , he is just in giving a voice to his worry — perhaps it is simply another necessary evil that need be felled ( another unfortunate beast that disturbs & attempts to threaten their path forward as one ) .

          She stands from her place opposite of him , moving ‘round the burning piece set ‘tween them and settling beside him.  In a gentle and now-common motion , she l e a n s into him ; horned head resting to his shoulder and blanket-covered hand cast ‘round his back with claws smoothing over tensed muscles in hopes to absolve them of their hardened host.  “Leave ?”  Lhore asks in turn , tilting her head to look up towards him with a small smile.  “But wherever would I go ?”  She lifts herself those remaining inches h i g h e r , pressing a tender kiss to his lips ; both affectionate and reassuring in nature.  “I’ve everything I need right here with you , Ganon , I’ve no reason to be anywhere else.”  The words are spoken in EARNEST , she’s no intention of going anywhere ( & even if she were to wander away , their bond would call her back to his side again ) , though she can see – by way of the fireglow catching in his eyes – that the residue of his worry remains behind.  “My dearest , please , tell me : is there anything I can do to cleanse these woes from your mind this night ?  It pains me to see you so fraught with concern for our future.”  Something she , too , has been found guilty of some few times afore.

[untamedhero]

🥖 -{From a certain shade who's an asshole XD}-

Send a 🥖 to throw a baguette at my muse.

Wild was just having a peaceful stroll in Hyrule field planning the days events. Maybe he'd do some fishing or perhaps a spot of horse back archery? Or perhaps he'll squeeze in some more training? Champion or not, a good swordsman never stops training! Some time later he sensed a strange darkness ahead, a darkness he had not felt since Calamity Ganon's demise. Wary, Wild pressed on with his journey.

Then it hit him! Despite being cautious Wild was struck from above by...a baguette? Why a baguette? Clearly puzzled, Wild looked around for the one responsible for committing such a disgusting act! ...who would throw a perfectly good baguette and ruin it?

"YOU FOOL" he called out "WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS!? SOMEONE PUT A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT INTO THAT BAGUETTE!!".

@perpetua-tenebris (the finest @$$hole XD)

[tvitio-blog]

        “ i’d forgot how to daydream --- so consumed with the wrong things . ” playing ganon’s henchman being one of them . at the same time he wondered what telling this person about it would do . were they on the same side ? different sides ? it was hard to tell . “ but in the dark , i realized this life is short . ” in the very least maybe it was a feeling they shared .

                                                   @tenebriism liked ! / rainbow .

[shadowoflegend]

Gethin: “There. That should tame you.” -{Welp OwO}-

@perpetua-tenebris

“In your dreams perhaps, but you’d be a fool to think that you could ever tame me!”.

“Although, I must admit its better than the collar”.

“but come one, Do you really think that chains could hold me back? Even Ganon’s magic couldn’t contain me indefinitely!”.

[strywoven]

@tenebriism has requested a story : “You shouldn’t be here! Get out!” // ( Studio Ghibli Starters ) from Ganon to whomever!

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅.

Hardly expecting the company , the doe lets out a small y e l p of surprise , jumping up from their seat at the desk amid the bookshelves in a flurry of motion , the scrolls they were perusing comically upsetting in their wake , toppling off the wooden surface and left unraveling / unfurling across the floor in bouncing parchment bounds.  Kaen grants the Gerudo a rightly startled , if not s c a r e d , look , staring up at him with wide-eyed bewilderment and light dancing in frazzled flickers through the stones dappling their fauny features.

A long , all-too-tense measure of s i l e n c e pervades the room and Kaen fidgets , feeling as if they have done something wrong , as if they are about to be lectured and reprimanded ( again ) .  The godling hesitates a moment , unsure if it’s proper to move under such a scrutinizing , disapproving stare as this , but they do , scurrying about to collect the wayward scrolls with a most CAREFUL HAND , gathering them within arms and putting them properly back into place upon the desk with gentle reverence owed to such relics.  They clear their throat , chancing a glance at the imposing figure still looming in the doorway , all crossed arms and scowling expression hardening his already gruff , menacing features.  In a voice just as s m a l l as own diminutive figure , soft and uncertain , they offer , ❝ Ah- Ah know outsiders typically aren’t allowed in th’ restricted sections o’ th’ library ‘ere.  B- but Ah promise Ah put in a request b’fore’and.  Ah- Ah swear Ah got permission t’be in ‘ere t’day !  Ye can ask th’ attendants !  They know me !  Ah’m ‘ere a’most e’ryday ! ❞

[braveryhearted]

"Hiya-yah. Hiyaa, hiya, ha-hiiiiya!" ( a fishing pole already bows ).

[dutifulsilence]

Were he to tell anyone he liked to draw... that artwork, in general, was a source of calm for him, 'tis likely they would laugh,or exhibit such immense disbelief that the regret of saying it would be just as immense. It's precisely why he doesn't say anything, then. Nay, he picks up his book in silence and seats himself across the room, eyes flicking betwixt one of its pages and the hero who sat some distance away, with utensil held in hand and making quick work of the once empty parchment. Hyrule has no shortage of beautiful places and beautiful forms of life. Oft Ganondorf is inspired and will tuck himself away to draw what his eyes are attracted to the most in the moment.

... today, it just happens to be Link. Or, mayhap it has always been Link; the specifics are hardly of importance.

It took him a bit of time to really notice that Ganondorf kept looking at him. He'd been comfortably resting where he sat, one leg up to his chest and arms lightly folded over his knee to rest his head. He dozed, mostly, never quite falling asleep, but even this relaxed him - and relaxing wasn't something he got to do much of lately.

He felt the other man's gaze on him after a while and his eyes peeked open to look back at Ganondorf. The Gerudo's gaze seemed so intense, clearly concentrating, and Link found himself suppressing a shiver at the thought of how Ganondorf studied him.

He didn't move, just let his eyes open further as he spoke. "Are you drawing me because you're bored or because a picture lasts longer?"

It's just slightly teasing, but he'd never make fun of Ganondorf. The fact that the other man would draw him, had an interest in drawing, was new to him, and Link liked learning these things about Ganon. It made him seem less and less the threat fate wanted him to be and more... the man that Link was very definitely falling in love with.

"Do I get to see?"

[dutifulsilence]

@tenebriism asked: " If you keep looking at me like that, I don't think I'll be able to control myself any longer. " // from Ganon~

« Looking at you like what? » Even though the words are signed, the subtle, cheeky smile on Link's lips was more than enough to give away that the Hylian knew exactly what look Ganon was warning him about. They'd been teasing at each other for a while now and Link was not above instigating or making Ganon lose it.

He wanted to see Ganon lose control. He let a hip drop, giving a stretch of his body, lifting his arms over his head to make the top of the frostbite armor rise slightly above his hips.

"I bet you could hold out a little longer."

[dutifulsilence]

@tenebriism sent: ❛  you deserve better than who i am right now, but i'm gonna keep trying to become someone you do deserve.  ❜ // from Ganon!

Link tilted his head at the words from Ganon, before offering the smallest of smiles with a soft sigh. He moved to sit on the other man's lap, looping his arms over the Gerudo's shoulders. Leaning close, he let his nose bump lightly against Ganon's.

"What makes you think I don't deserve you now?" he asked gently. There were several answers to the question, he was sure, but he wanted to know which answer Ganon would give. "I love you as you are, Ganon. You don't need to change yourself into someone you think I deserve when I've already chosen you, knowing your past and all you've done."

Link tipped his head against Ganon's, letting his eyes close. "I don't need you to become someone I deserve - I deserve you, not some idealized version of you."

[dutifulsilence]

@tenebriism sent: He's been staring intensely at Link for a while now, not a word uttered. // from Ganon. 👀

He's noticed the stare and has been trying - very diligently, he might add - to keep from saying anything. Link likes the attention, even though it's a bit distracting from the book he'd been reading. It's a fascinating book, history written from Gerudo perspective, and Link's really interested in it.

So engrossed in the book, he hadn't noticed that the ancient tunic he wore had slipped down his shoulder and the way he sat with his legs curled up had allowed the skirt to fall around his hips. His Zonai hand had been absently drawing circles on his thigh for a while - enough to leave white lines from nails over skin.

Perhaps that was why Ganon had been staring?

Link set the book aside. "Are you just going to keep watching me or are you going to do something, Ganon?"