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[talthorn-sylvoran]

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/

#hearts of tenacity #HoTFest #Talthorn #Kon #performances #storytelling #KonCert #Talicious #Grand Stage #weekend #rp #wrarp #moonguardrp

[kelzygosa]

@talthorn-sylvoran - casually posting on my tumblr too :D figured I'd hit both mediums with one digital stone ^_~

#Drop your OC #Talthorn #RPMusings #Kelzygosa #BlueDragonShenanigans #TheCosmicWonder

[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!

#talthorn and kon #hearts of tenacity #world of warcraft #moonguardrp #tournament of ages #tournamentofages2023 #ToA2023 #ReforgingYourDestiny

[sirensdxn]

November DWC Day 3 - Forest/Morality

✧✧✧ Journey into Eromai Epolomono ✧✧✧

Chapter 2

-Written by Ra’hsen

“Ru’lan let go.”

The feathered raptor did not release. Trapped between those sharpened fangs rested an elaborately carved beam of wood once intended to accent the training room walls. Now it proved to be the perfect chew toy for a rebellious ravasaur. 

“Drop it.” Ra’hsen gestured down toward the floor mirroring the basic training he’d been given before the Syl’voran’s disappearance. Part of him wondered if the two would delight in knowing their precious son had helped decorate with his own artistic sense. He’d have to save it just in case, that is if he could get Ru’lan to release. 

The Reverend settled on his knees and stared into those vast but fierce eyes for a time. A fearless hand firmly gripped the beam mere centimeters from Ru’lan’s teeth. Moist and hot breath escaped the creature's nose and mouth before answering Ra’hsen’s command with a snort. Down the beam fell with a thud. 

This hadn’t been the first time the now fully grown raptor had decided to throw a fit, nor would it likely be the last. Ra’hsen picked up the beam and moved it into a spot Ru’lan would at least have difficulty climbing to. His single sliver eye peered at his pacing housemate, those large talons had worn a path into the once grassy play area.  In adults and children alike destructive tendencies were a sign of stress, as was pacing. He stepped forward and held out a flat hand to signal his intentions. After a brief moment of hesitation Ru’lan stepped forward and rested his chin upon the hand. Ra’hsen smiled and ran his free hand over their nose toward the mane of feathers. His expression darkened for a moment as he felt around and pulled away, loose feathers. 

“Seems as if house life is not for big boys now is it, Ru’lan?” The priest continued to pet the raptor for a time. “How about we schedule you a little vacation, hm? A chance to roam the forest with your buddies?” 

Ru’lan’s excited tail swatted against the ground.

Still, it didn’t answer the cause of the creature’s distress. No child be it man or dinosaur thrived without their parents. Ru’lan may have been adult grown but his actions were no better than a teenager first discovering how to talk back. Not to mention his particular species were known to be family driven and extremely social creatures. While Ra’hsen had plenty of experience raising and training avians, raptor’s distant descendants, they were still entirely different species. With a deep breath he walked into the cabin, Ru’lan followed close behind. 

Ra’hsen had finally gotten used to climbing their stairs without second guessing his next step. At some point everything snapped into place, perhaps after his thirtieth day tending to their rose bushes. A distant gaze fell upon the unlit living space as light only trickled in the windows. Specks of dust danced in the evening sun’s rays and reminded the priest of his need to clean. Time for another winter clean it seemed. 

A smirk formed on his lips. It’d be just like them to arrive days before Winterveil with gifts in hand to apologize for their delay. It’d be what, two years without a holiday? The thought left a pang in his chest as he sat beside the table. Two years without Rowan. Two years without his dear friends. Two years spent staring at a bracelet that flickered once every several moons. Two years going on two centuries of endless waiting and stagnation. His loneliness gradually shifted to silent anger as his palm curled into a fist. 

Elven mortality was a funny thought. For some two years were nothing more than a blink of an eye. An entire mortal life could flutter into existence, bare children, grandchildren, and flicker out as an elf barely began their youth. While others mirrored their shorter lived brethren with lives a few years longer than a human’s. The Reverend just happened to be the lucky, or unlucky one who inherited those longer lives. He’d begun to witness his mate lose his life before him. The pale face he loved already showed signs of aging despite elven blood rushing through Rowan’s veins as well. Perhaps Ra’hsen should have counted his passing as a blessing, but his absence still weighed over him greater than the two who’s house he sat in that very moment. The same two who would witness his own aging with time as youth continued to cling to their features. 

Stuck in the Reverend’s mind the already lonely raptor did not handle being ignored. In some ways Ra’hsen could see where his avian friends learned their ego. Perhaps it was in the very same blood that the two species shared. Still, Ru’lan showed more compassion than the priest’s proud birds. Ru’lan pressed his nose against and peered up with confused vibrant blue eyes. Eyes that reminded Ra’hsen of the ocean and his late fiancé. 

“Apologies,” he whispered as his fist unwrapped and once again ran over the raptor’s head. “I didn’t mean anything to you, dear.” 

Ru’lan’s chin rested on the Reverend’s lap and yawned. Ra’hsen supposed Ru’lan wasn’t the only one missing someone. He stared at the quill and paper across the table out of reach. Maybe the sleepy one had the right idea, it was time for a nap. He could write Bellana in a few hours if not the morning. 

Thank you for inviting me to write @konietzko-sylvoran

Mentions: @talthorn-sylvoran @jorithas

Challenge by: @daily-writing-challenge

#::the gossamer priest:: #konietzko lumenstone #talthorn sylvoran #jorithas #novemberwc2022 #daily writing challenge #forest #mortality

[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

[siennablaze219]

I need to remember to post pretties here.

Art by @vaestro who has depicted @talthorn-sylvoran and my Mirri perfectly

#warcraft character #world of warcraft #kaldorei #night elf #oc #wow rp

[sharpen-jadescythe]

By @talthorn-sylvoran

I meant to share this generous, adorable gift from Silverstar/Talthorn!

#sharpen-jadescythe-art

[strawberdii-art]

YCH: Talthorn & Konietzko

For @talthorn-sylvoran & @konietzko-sylvoran

#YCH #Commission #WhimsyDraws #Kaldorei #Couple

[artofradioactivechina]

Here we have three pairs of Enamel Pin Designs completed for @konietzko-sylvoran and @talthorn-sylvoran's Hearts of Tenacity Fest raffle!

One pair of floral pins for @dragonsiblings,

one pair of adorable critters for @turning-through-the-never,

and one pair of pins for Cyni Mistfang and her guild!

#Art of RadioactiveChina #Raffle #Enamel Pin Designs #World of Warcraft #World of Warcraft RP #World of Warcraft Role Play #WoW RP #Hearts of Tenacity

[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 ))

#asks #answers

[talthorn-sylvoran]

Attending the Tournament of Ages Wonderlight Ball together in all their enchanting cosmic glory! May I present to you the Hearts of Tenacity as: ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ The Celestial Kings ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗

Talthorn and Konietzko Syl'voran

( This event is so special to them. Simply cannot wait to embrace the event with you @konietzko-sylvoran ! )

#ToA2023 #Wonderlight Ball #hearts of tenacity #talthorn #kon #kal'dalah #Silverstar art #moonguard #wyrmrestaccord

[bread-elf]

A raffle drawing of a snowball fight featuring the artist Kelaricuddles! Featuring Jiroki, @konietzko-sylvoran @talthorn-sylvoran @sharpen-jadescythe and Helsong! Winter shenanigans are to be had!

#art #world of warcraft #night elf #kaldorei #worgen #snowball fight #winter

[konietzko-sylvoran]

November DWC Day 1 - Instinct/Neglect

✧✧✧ Journey into Eromai Epolomono ✧✧✧ Prologue

- Written By Konietzko and Talthorn

Performer’s high was a real thing, especially in Konietzko’s world. To share it with Talthorn as they got the chance to do one last show together this year, it had been even stronger than usual, lasting even into the days that followed Sax on the Beach. Even as they packed and prepared for their trip to come, he couldn’t help but relive in the memories and the music of their weekend occasionally humming a song or two as they were forever stuck in his head now like so many they’d performed together before. To the world at large, they were known now as the Hearts of Tenacity performing on various stages all over Azeroth, but they were also known for their generous warm hearts they offered to any who came to know them on a more personal level. Still, there were certain things that they kept to themselves. Not because it was a secret but as any married couple could agree, there were just certain aspects of your life that you only chose to share with your forever partners.  For almost a year now, Talthorn and Kon had been making time for special training lessons beyond their daily to dos in life and practices for performances. While their performance lives were rather demanding of their time already, there were aspects of these training sessions that were already starting to show up in their performances together. Many witnessed them at Sax on the Beach as Kon and Tal both showed their astral forms as if hinting at that deeper aspect of their relationship together. Truth was, many had no idea how reserved Kon was to be tapping into this part of himself. His reasons for avoiding his druidic prowess and knowledge was a story all its own that only a few were privy to know as it certainly wasn’t a story so casually told. Yet in this past year he had been returning to his “roots” slowly since the appearance of the tattoo that Talthorn and he both wore now on their opposing wrists. A depiction of that of their own Eromai Epolomono, their galaxy or the common translation of “Heart of Tenacity” was something that neither elf had sought nor any tattoo artist painted on their wrists. It was something that appeared in the peak of discovery for them both of a personal moment in time. The astral plane had been calling to Konietzko as if awakened from its dormant slumber for a time now and Talthorn had dedicated his life to understanding the astral plane and arcane magics going above and beyond what most magi of his time had dared. The consequences of Talthorn’s research had cost him much, but here and now with his husband’s shocking developments that seemed to come about unintentionally, they both had agreed to understand it better, together. Lessons with Talthorn had started out rather tediously, because the truth was that Konietzko had much to learn to even attempt to understand what Talthorn had dedicated his life to researching. So in the beginning, there was much bookwork to be read and digested along with many nights and hours spent listening to Talthorn’s teachings and base knowledge of the realms themselves. Yet as Konietzko progressed his basic understanding of their world and beyond, it was Talthorn who was yet to grasp the physical and emotional part of what had bound them together. And thus was where Konietzko’s understanding of nature magic came to be part of their studies as well as the two elves were bound to understand the limits of how that of the astral and arcane spoke to them both and were quickly developing the longer they were together. While it had lain dormant in Kon, it was mere instinct from a natural attunement to his former life and studies as a druid that made accepting the balance of the astral planes in his own way easy. But trying to understand it enough to teach this physical and emotional connection he had to Talthorn was proving more challenging for him than they’d both hoped. However neglected his practice had been since he stepped away from druidism, his time with Talthorn had speedily reminded him that it was not something one could unlearn nor forget… nor avoid in this case any longer.

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It was because of a gift given by their most dear and trusted friend Ra’hsen that the idea had been proposed by Talthorn for them to take their training to another level. The gift was that of a pair of boots from Hazella’s wagon, ones which could make the wearer step into the astral plane itself without losing themselves. It had been Talthorn’s hope that he could travel there with Kon so the two of them together could research and study what this connection was they shared via the tattoo and the realms that were calling to them. But as this desire to understand could be better understood within the realms themselves, it came at a cost. One that Talthorn was entirely all too aware of in his life. How many countless times he’d left to research new discoveries, only to return back to the world and find that time had passed far greater than he could have imagined. It was what made him so numb to loss and interpersonal relations, and was the very reason he’d vowed not to further his studies in such a manner for fear of losing Kon.

So it was a great surprise when Kon inquired during one of their training sessions that Talthorn knew of a way they could do research together, in a far far shorter time. As dreamy and whimsical as it may be to get lost in the throes of time with one another, it was not practical for either of them! They both had connections to the physical realm of Azeroth as they knew it now. Both of them had relationships in friends and family that they treasured. Talthorn's past research and experiences with Kon's recent solo venture beyond, came up with the result that this venture for the both of them would be only a month, two at the most! This confidence exuded through the magi, that fueled his husband to take those steps toward achieving part of their goal together. Something they couldn’t do here alone, much like Kon's time in the Emerald Dream or Talthorn's glances into the Astral Realm, there were just some planes that were meant to be walked to achieve a stronger understanding and bond with the magic that called to them.  Having agreed that timespan was an acceptable amount to be away, arrangements were properly made as there were aspects of their lives that they couldn’t simply leave behind even for that long. Their son, Ru’lan was the biggest hurdle, along with their moths and the gardens that would need tended to around their home. Their training dojo wasn’t finished yet either, but as their dear friend Ra’hsen had taken to helping them with its construction and they had developed that trust with him already, it only made sense that they ask him to be their caretaker while they were gone. The good doctor knew they were uncertain as to when exactly they’d be back. However, due to the risks and potential unknown that such travel would present to them, they agreed that certain securities would be placed to let Ra’hsen alone know they were okay. An enchanted bracelet was made by Talthorn’s design to be worn that would react too and glow at times to let the reverend know they were alive and well. But because of the planes where they would be traveling they had no way to make it a two way connection, only able to attune it to themselves alone with no means of contact as that sort of magic would need research further before the creation of such was possible. Ru’lan was already quite used to Ra’hsen’s presence especially with how often he stayed with Kon and Tal, and the moths felt a kinship with him too and his own moth so it gave them both comfort to know they’d be well cared for. As Ru’lan was already almost full grown in size, he had alerted the reverend of Bellana and her helping hands should something happen or get out of hand with the ravasaur as the fellow druid of Val’sharah had aided in his care each time the elves had been away for this festival or that performance where they couldn’t risk taking him with them. And that was all the more comfort Kon needed in his head to leave him behind too. Kanyu though, was a whole other story. But the wild wolfhawk had become more and more estranged with Kon as time went on and only came and went as he pleased… he was certain the creature wouldn’t even miss him while he was away as he liked to disappear for great lengths of time as it were. Since there was nothing more booked for them to return too till after the holidays, this was a perfect time to escape on their own. They’d return with plenty of time to enjoy winter's veil with their friends again, no doubt to arrange their infamous white elekk gifting again as they invited those most dear to their home again this year. Plans for Hearts of Tenacity fest would be made after the holidays and announcements would start going out to set a date. Their first anniversary would no doubt be celebrated at the Lunar Festival, and the workings for this year's World’s Faire Carnival were to come as well. It was all set in motion, and perfectly timed. With any luck, they’d return with new abilities, a better understanding of this burning desire that called to them and questions they held for their connection to their eromai epolomono.

@daily-writing-challenge

@talthorn-sylvoran @mxrigen

#novemberdwc2022 #novemberday12022 #Talthorn and Konietzko #hearts of tenacity #Ra'hsen #Journey into Eromai Epolomono Series

[kyphaz]

Mirri, Konietzko, Talthorn and Assiar ready for Easter!

#World of warcraft #Warcraft Art #Kaldorei #Night elf #Draenei #Easter

[fio-renze]

What song (s) would you use to best describe your character's mood in this stage of their life and why?

A complicated answer to put into songs right now especially, but I will certainly try!

Now that she's lost her titles and Estate, the one thing she was explicitly raised to do and keep safe, pass on to heirs, all that, she's realizing she has NO idea what she is outside of what she was made to be. She was filled with the expectations of generations of her family without any real focus on herself as an individual. She was always meant to be a mother and that was all her husband wanted of her, and when she failed at that he tried to get rid of her -- something that's plagued her forever. But the other side of that is that now that she is empty of those expectations, what can she be?

For a long time she's been the shadow-hand in the Court for the Grand Magister, passing along intel about anti-Regency and Triumvirate sentiment that might harm the current Sin'dorei regime. After her fall, she asked for a reprieve and release from her sentence, but was declined. She knows her work has kept the Magistry-- and by extension the rest of the Regency-- in good standing. This may be a life sentence for her crimes, but damn if she doesn't know she's good at it, and there is power in continuing to increase her pull in the Magistry where she had otherwise reached her cap within the Court.

Since the Mirror Incident she and Xylaes have been (UNDERSTANDABLY) a little fraught. They were never officially in any kind of boundary set Relationship, but there was something there, and now it's a little fragile and Fio has already fallen to pieces because of everything else...

When it gets dark A question mark Hangs over us Will we grow stronger? Or will we falter? And self-combust

She doesn't know how to fix it, but she wants so badly, and it's her mess to clean up. This song has a lot of that yearning and longing and uncertainty all wrapped up in it, even if it's not a perfect analog to their whole situation.

Thanks @talthorn-sylvoran! @xylaes mentioned.

[siennablaze219]

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

#oc #warcraft character #noblegarden