The Gesture

The newly updated avatar 7.0 of Nathaniel Dunkeld. Components include:
TMP body
Catwa Head - Justin
[Signature] Hands (from the Gianni mesh body)
L'Etre Skin & Applier - Ian
Vanity Hair - Catwa hairbase applier (shaved)
-Entente- Yves Hair
FATEeyes v3.0

Location: Serene City

Pose: Custom Pose by ((Dunphon))

Outfit (available at TMD):
...Scars... Crust Leather Jacket
...Scars... Leather Pants

Tired

Sitting alone in the darkness. That's where you feel it the most; when there's no one else to see it and there's nothing to distract you from the truth. Taking the long road anywhere wears you down, regardless of who you are. Regardless of your strength or power, the things you've lost along the way can reduce them to weakness and powerlessness.
Whether it's the people you've lost, the things you've lost; or more worryingly, the parts of yourself you've lost on the journey. When you're alone in the darkness, with no one watching and nothing to distract; that's when you feel every single moment of what you've lost.

((Dunphon)) Mainstore Coming Soon!!

It's been a long time coming and a lot of work to build, but finally, the ((Dunphon)) brand will be moving in-world in its very first Mainstore.

Thank you to all of those who've helped thus far and we look forward to working with many of you in the future!

So far, we are still building but there will be a URL to come soon!!!

The ((Dunphon)) Poses marketplace store can still be found here.

When he's in control

It was just the way he needed it, the way he wanted it. Taking control of her was almost in his nature. There was a deep craving to feel her submit to him and once the control was given he could enjoy her in every way possible.

The feel of her hot, soft skin sliding against his as they moved together, the sound of her laboured breathing, the smell of the sweat on her neck as his lips brushed below her ear and his fingers traced her hip bone. It was all he craved... that, and something from deep inside her.

Pose:

((Dunphon)) - Pin Her

Special thanks to Aine Kincaid (aka Nex Fortuna) for modelling in this picture.

Wrapped in Him

She'd already given him control, which he took without question. She'd given him her body, which he gladly accepted. Now, wrapped in his arms, she felt both completely safe and in mortal danger. Everything he told her suggested that he would never let harm befall her and she was his to protect. So why did she feel like that promise wouldn't be pain free? It was then that the graze of his fangs on her shoulder sent shivers down her spine, but rather than try to escape, she leaned her head to let him take the only thing she hadn't already given.

Pose:

((Dunphon)) - Wrapped in Her (Coming Soon)

His Pet

It was unspoken, neither had to say it. They took their roles naturally but it wasn't about the needs of either, it was about the needs of both. He was her protector, her provider, her purpose and he gave her as much as she gave to him in her subservience.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) His Pet - Coming soon

His Outfit:
ODDITY Pants -Nick- Mesh (Available at Men Only Monthly)

50th Blog Post Contest Winner!!

Having run a contest through Flickr and Facebook accepting submissions of images to create poses from, a winner was selected.

Congratulations to Britny Rae! As a big thank you from ((Dunphon)) Poses, she will receive a free copy of the pose and a gift receipt for any item from the store of her choosing!

Special thanks to probably the most fabulous avatar in SL, Harmony Sandalphon, for yet again allowing me to pose her in this image.

The pose will be available from ((Dunphon)) Poses soon.

The Pose was based on the submission of the following image:

No time to be shy!

Vanity is a funny thing. It drives us to hide ourselves when we believe we are to be ashamed and to strive to be seen when we feel we have something worth seeing. Sometimes, it's the opposite that makes us hide too, knowing we have something beautiful but hiding it out of embarrassment, even from those who have already seen and felt its beauty.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Covered

Lead him, Tame him, Enjoy him.

She knew exactly what she had in mind, she knew exactly how she wanted him and from the moment he walked through the door she knew she had him.

 She pushed him back, pressing a hand against his chest until he stumbled before pushing him down with her foot.

Words weren't needed, he understood perfectly and wouldn't need asking as she slowly undid the buttons of her dress shirt, dropping it to the floor. He watched with a grin on his face as she revealed her plans, lowering on to him and enjoying him.

Poses:

((Dunphon)) - Control Him (Multi-pack)

Her outfit (Available at Collabor88):

Erratic -  Delice Lingerie set

Baiastice - Kent Boots (Flame)

Bueno - Shirt Dress (Brick)

Dunkeld - The Hunted

This is something I'm very excited about and has been a long time in development. I am finally writing the story of Nathaniel Dunkeld....

The book is currently still being written but I hope to complete it by the end of the year.
This is a mock book cover.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Empowered

Outfit:
FATEplay - Feredir - Midnight

Location:
Blithe

Control

There are certain pleasures that can be enjoyed by everyone in the heat of those moments, when bodies collide. The feel of her skin, the touch of her lips, the warmth of her body against his as he presses her against the wall. And then there are the pleasures that very few can enjoy. The beat of her heart pounding in his ears as he leans over her shoulder, the sweet taste of her as he penetrates her skin, the hot liquid passing his lips as he steals her. After all, what is being a vampire if not relishing in it.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Pin Her

Just Try to Remove Me

It's a natural occurance, the removal of threats to superiority. In the wild, many anumals will kill off young who might grow up to challenge their dominance. This can be seen in all walks of life. Having shown his ability to be the dominant and even being handed the crown, the council was unhappy. But it would take a whole city of vampires and lycans to remove Nathaniel from his hill. Standing in the ruins, on this, his high ground. He waits for the next round.

Location:
R3volt

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Action Stance

Outfit by FATE:
Jacket -FATEwear - Dante - Void (With London Shirt)
Jeans - FATEwear - Faded Billy - Void
Boots - FATEstep - Matthew Boots

Dear Sister

Family is something people talk about a lot. They talk about mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles. Family is so much more than this.
Nathaniel lost his family, a long, long time ago. All he has now are those he knows he can call family. Those who he can be safe in the knowledge that they'll be there for him as he would be for them. Those he can confide in. Those he can truly be himself with.
One such person, he now calls sister, an honour only given to one other on this earth. Knowing full well the truth about his real family, about his true sister, this is not something he gives lightly. Thank you, sister.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Brother and Sister

His Outfit (TMD items only):
Combo Shirt - BlankLine - Shirts&T (Fitted) [KhakiCheck]
Boots - [sau] - Unisex Combat Boots (Studded)



Thank you, Addy.

Casually Waiting

The first rule of being this way is to hide what you are. If they all knew, they would all rise up. People like Nathaniel have been hunted for as long as man has known they exist, through fear. How can such anger and rage be hidden? How can it be kept from everyone?
The best way is to hide in plain sight, be as they are, become another face in the crowd. That is when you are truly hidden.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Casually Waiting

Outfit:
Shoes - 2Real - LMT HOLBROOKZ BLACK2
Jeans - SPIRIT - Elysha ripped jeans [FM] #TheMeshProject Body [m]
Jacket - VRSION - KONVERT 4.1 M Jacket w Shirt [FITTEDMESH] Black
(All items are available at this month's round of The Men's Dept.)

Location:
Cupcake Shopping Village

Angels and Demons

Not everything is as plain and simple as it may seem. Though many choose to see the world as black and white, as good and evil, there are instances when what can seem to be evil deeds are done as an act of love and goodness. And on the other hand, what can seem like a pure thought or deed might in fact be laced with malicious intent. Then some things are just a beauty to behold.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Wings

Gacha Items from The Arcade:-

Wings:
AITUI - Mechanical Wings - Daedalus, Black
AITUI - Mechanical Wings - Butterfly Effect, Silver

Vest:
RO - Mercenary Guild - Vest - Red Tide - Male

His Boots:
-DRD- Looks - medieval prince shoes

LoveIsLove

I would like to take this opportunity to express how happy I am for our friends across the pond who are finally able to express their love for each other and have more of the same rights and privileges as everybody else.

Well done to the US Supreme Court for showing the world that it too believes in this kind of equality.

Pose

((Dunphon)) - Unity (Custom Pose)

Flickr

Living Like Money

Nathaniel had the keys in his pocket already, walking around the estate. He was looking for the garage, to find his new car. He had had a good look around the house once he'd been invited in by the current/previous owner.

"Harmony would kill for a place like this." That had been his first thought. And once the young blonde he had met in the cocktail bar the previous night let him in, her fate had been sealed. Her willingness to have him made things all too easy. Inviting him to shower the scent of an entire night spent drinking away seemed like a win win to him.

The brilliant white marble bathtub was covered and the curtains look like some sick and twisted modern art. Still, it would be easier than cleaning up the carpets.

Finally, he found the garage. Opening the back door, he strode past the car to the shutter and kneeling. With ease, he pushed up the shutter, overcoming the electric motors and gearing and allowing the light to crash in like a wave. He stayed crouched for a moment, looking back to the house. "Happy Birthday, Harmony." He said out loud.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Crouch Lean

Outfit:
* SORGO - Vader Jacket (opened)*
2Real - EMOTION LMT BLACK2*
*-*Electric Feel*-* - Cudi Jeans

*Available from TMD

Location:
Our New Home

Note: I am aware that I have now blogged these shoes three times in a row, but they are such an awesome design and really high quality and I have fallen in love with them a little.

Life's a Beach

He wasn't usually a fan of sand, it gets everywhere. He's been around nearly eight and a half centuries and yet he could still find sand in places he never knew existed after a day at the beach. Today was different. He was happy to trade his beloved woodland and his frequented urban areas for mildly warmer pastures. The sun had been beating down on this stretch of beach all day and the sand was warm even though the air was cooling. He'd spread himself out and just took the time to enjoy it for once as he listened to the waves lull back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. He sat up a little, adjusting his shades so he could look out over the expanse of water, as if he could see the other side. When night fell his being would not be so calm, so he felt like making the most of it.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Chillin'

Outfit:
2Real - EMOTION LMT BLACK2*
::K:: - Summer Jacket Homme Black*
*-*Electric Feel*-* - Cudi Jeans

*Available from TMD

Location:
Sky Glas - Home of Studio Skye Landscaping Creations

Leap of Faith

There was something about standing on a rooftop that spoke to Nathaniel. The solitary feeling of pulling yourself out from the crowd, almost like looking in from the outside. The breeze was uninhibited by the surrounding buildings and rushed across his skin and through his hair, causing his turned up collar to flap.

Nathaniel closed his eyes, drawing the scent of the evening air, inhaling deeply. He paused before exhaling, the breath escaping from his between his lips. He took a step up onto the ledge and without pausing he spread his arms and carried on over the edge.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Leap of Faith

Outfit:
VRSION - RIVAL 2.0 Male Jacket with tee [FITTED MESH] Black*
SiNdulgence - Mesh Dark Steel Giliberto 3 Piece Suit Trousers
2Real - EMOTION LMT BLACK2*

*Available from TMD

Location:
Serene Darkness

I'd like to say that this round of The Mens Dept. is one of the best I've seen, be sure to check it out.

The Morning After...

The night had started out calm, pleasant almost. He hadn't intended anything as he sat at the bar, drinking alone for the.... 5th night in a row? He'd managed to convince the barman to leave the bottle with him. He'd gotten around half way through the bottle when the sound of the door heralded the arrival of four rowdy young men. Nathaniel closed his eyes and took in a deep breath through his nose... wolves.

He payed no attention to start with, as they played pool loudly at one end of the bar, but as one of them drew closer he glanced to see. The young man looked the same age as Nathaniel appears, but like Nathaniel, he could be much older. His dark hair was shoulder length and unkempt. He had a short beard which framed his face. In that short glance he noticed the young wolf was watching him. The war might have been over but many families still held animosities.

Nathaniel poured himself another glass, swirling it before taking a long sip. It was the lack of sound that alerted him, followed by the sound of movement. He threw his drink back before slamming down the glass and spinning around on the stool. As he did so, the sound of a rush of air caught his interest. Swinging his fist around with his body he drove it through the pool cue that was intended for his back. Standing before him were the four young wolves, one of which was now holding a shattered pool cue.

"Now then, boys... how should we proceed?" He grinned, baring his fangs...

The walk home felt a little longer that morning, having had the disadvantage of numbers and alcoholic impairment. He was a little sore, but still... you should have seen the other guys. No, really.

Pose:
((Dunphon)) - Gent Walking

Outfit:
Suit - [ dynasty ] x O.M.E.N - Elegante Suit - Black (White Shirt)
Shoes - 2Real ARTFEX LMT (Black Version)
Facial Bruises - Corvus : Beaten Up Face Tattoo

Location - Serene Darkness