A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Whisper Tales of Gore


RAHHHH I AM A MURDEROUS VIKING, GIVE ME ALL YOUR LOOT AND FERTILE WOMENFOLK POSTHASTE UPON THREAT OF A SWIFT AND PAINFUL DEATHENING

OH NO NOT A MURDEROUS VIKING, WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT JERKS, EVERY MOMENT YOU WASTE IS JUST MAKING ME ANGRIER AND EVER-MORE MURDEROUS

/gnaws on turkey leg

/drinks from chalice of mead

/rapes and pillages 1,000-year-old tree, gets Long-Horned beetle stuck in urethra, collapses in agony

What? Do something.

(Starring the men of 5 Point Piercing in Des Moines, Iowa, including Watty as the viking and Leo and Seth as the defenders of the populace.)

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Comments

32 responses to “Whisper Tales of Gore”

  1. Penis Kebab Avatar
    Penis Kebab

    What is this I don’t even

  2. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Jordan, you’re the man:P

  3. VOMIT Avatar

    That hat makes me happy

  4. Jen Avatar

    Thankfully we had such strong protectors!
    😉

  5. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Haha, great storyline, stoked 🙂

  6. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    HAhaha this is adorable

  7. johnjohn Avatar
    johnjohn

    nice chest piece

  8. anon Avatar
    anon

    love the “Tasteful Argyle Sweaters” tag ahah

  9. Mr. Mister Avatar
    Mr. Mister

    Dude, Leo is one great stone crafter, and his wife is too. I have many pieces of jewelry from them and their devotion to creating beautiful pieces of jewelry is great. I haven’t been dissappinted by any of the pieces I got yet, and I have five sets now with two more in the making and many more ideas in my head.

  10. Rachel Avatar

    9: do they have a website?

    omg the story-based video game thing with the turkey leg, mead, and tree pillaging made me piss my pants.

  11. Watty Avatar

    10: http://relicstoneworks.com/home.html is Leo and Kate(his wife)’s stone company

  12. e Avatar

    I am impressed with the fabrication of the helmet.

  13. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Hey! My ancestors are vikings and I take offense…

    Not really it was pretty good

  14. aleks Avatar

    very nice pics

  15. goldust Avatar

    Funny, funny)))

  16. GypsyGrimm Avatar
    GypsyGrimm

    That’s Leo? *stares in awe* We could not have a better protector from scary vikings. I bet he was just about to pull some crazy yet effective Macgyver move.

  17. lil' chris Avatar
    lil’ chris

    epic

  18. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    in honor of leif erikson day i presume?

  19. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    I love this like a child.

  20. Henrique Avatar
    Henrique

    AWSOME! haha 😀

  21. Seth Avatar

    im glad to have spawned a new tag called “tasteful argyle sweaters” on bme, i can die a happy man now. hahaha

  22. victoria Avatar
    victoria

    would do horrendous things to cuddle with dude on the right.

  23. Mary Anne Avatar
    Mary Anne

    Can’t wait for the film!

  24. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    love the viking

    but whats with the indie kids posing during a viking attack?
    im sure they made for yummy snacks….

  25. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    CHECK OUT ROCK PORTFOLIO

    its awesome!
    incredible work!

  26. Ashleigh Zombie Avatar

    Best story line ever.

  27. burcu Avatar

    Boy has a wicked chest piece, I’m jealous!

  28. zakk Avatar

    Hah, cool 🙂
    Love the blacwork on Leo’s right arm!!

  29. Graham Avatar

    Such an attractive bunch of men. Tasteful argyle sweaters, good work Seth.

  30. ashley Avatar

    The amount of facial hair in this post makes me giddy. :3

  31. stephanoiirr Avatar
    stephanoiirr

    i have a little thing for the guy in the beanie.. waaaayyy cuteee

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