https://monsublimeink.uk/journal Folklore stories and studio notes from Ynys Môn. en-gb https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-red-dragon-of-dinas-emrys https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-red-dragon-of-dinas-emrys Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:49:49 GMT Above Beddgelert, among the wooded slopes of Eryri, stands Dinas Emrys: a small, craggy hill with a rather large story beneath it. In the Welsh tradition retold by the studio, this is where the Red Dragon’s story begins. There is a king who cannot make his walls stand, a boy who refuses to become a convenient sacrifice, and a hidden pool with exceptionally unsuitable occupants. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-a-free-magical-adventure-on-ynys-mon https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-a-free-magical-adventure-on-ynys-mon Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:19:54 GMT The five beasts have a world to explore. Play our free Mythôn game, discover familiar Ynys Môn landmarks, climb singing mist clouds and unleash your beast's magic. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-candles-a-flame-for-every-beast https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-candles-a-flame-for-every-beast Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT A new Mythôn range is in the works — five candles, one for each beast, each with its own scent and wax colour. Still on the workshop table, with no prices or launch date to share yet. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-loch-ness-monster-fifteen-centuries-of-nessie https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-loch-ness-monster-fifteen-centuries-of-nessie Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:40:00 GMT From Saint Columba's river beast in AD 565 to the famous 1934 photograph and modern DNA surveys — the true history of the Loch Ness Monster, Scotland's most beloved mystery. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-coin-files-ready-to-print https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-coin-files-ready-to-print Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:45:00 GMT The Mythôn beast coin files are finished and ready to print — embossed prints on challenge coins, so the game pre-orders can ship as soon as the new printer arrives. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-crystal-glass-five-beasts-in-3d https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-crystal-glass-five-beasts-in-3d Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:29:00 GMT A new Mythôn creation: all five beasts laser engraved inside a crystal glass block in 3D, with a colour-changing glowing stand planned to bring them into the light. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/gothic-christmas-at-celtic-cavern https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/gothic-christmas-at-celtic-cavern Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT Thirteen gothic Christmas ornaments are on their way — and they're heading somewhere very special: Celtic Cavern in Holyhead, the only place you'll ever be able to buy them. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/with-thanks-to-inshore-and-country-equestrian https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/with-thanks-to-inshore-and-country-equestrian Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:40:00 GMT A quieter kind of story this week — not about my designs, but about the work I'm proud to do for two local clothing brands: pressing their designs onto their garments. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/a-delivery-window-and-a-little-studio-magic https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/a-delivery-window-and-a-little-studio-magic Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:17:00 GMT I've been given a delivery window for the Omni 01 Dual Head UV printer — a little studio news, and plenty of Mythôn-shaped possibilities. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-five-fit-in-a-pocket https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-five-fit-in-a-pocket Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:14:00 GMT The Mythôn beasts have moved from clothing and clocks into a small metal tin that fits in your pocket — a First Edition limited to 100 numbered lids. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-clocks-and-magnets-arrive https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/mython-clocks-and-magnets-arrive Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mythôn keeps growing — the five beasts now tell the time on our new glass clocks, and hold your place with the new Mythôn fridge magnets. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/new-earrings-section https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/new-earrings-section Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT Our new Earrings section is open today. A few finished designs are ready now, with many more earring designs on the way. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/meet-the-new-mython-mugs https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/meet-the-new-mython-mugs Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:53:32 GMT Meet the new Mythôn Mugs: £10 for an individual mug or £45 for the full set of five. Find your next favourite cuppa companion. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/y-ddraig-goch-glass-clocks-have-arrived https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/y-ddraig-goch-glass-clocks-have-arrived Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT Y Ddraig Goch has found a new perch — our first glass clock has arrived, made to order with more designs to follow. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/y-ddraig-goch-the-red-dragon-of-wales https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/y-ddraig-goch-the-red-dragon-of-wales Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:33:58 GMT Discover the legends behind Y Ddraig Goch, the Red Dragon of Wales, from the battle beneath Dinas Emrys to its enduring place in Welsh identity. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/ceffyl-dwr-the-deadly-water-horse-of-welsh-folklore https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/ceffyl-dwr-the-deadly-water-horse-of-welsh-folklore Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:19:11 GMT The Ceffyl Dŵr is one of the most dangerous creatures in Welsh folklore — a shape-shifting water horse that lures travellers to their deaths. Discover its origins in Celtic mythology and the sacred waters of Anglesey. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/blodeuwedd-the-flower-bride-of-welsh-legend https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/blodeuwedd-the-flower-bride-of-welsh-legend Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:17:31 GMT Made from flowers by two great magicians, Blodeuwedd is one of the most complex and haunting figures in Welsh mythology. Discover her story from the Mabinogion and its roots in the Isle of Anglesey. https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-sacred-isle-angleseys-role-in-welsh-mythology https://monsublimeink.uk/journal/the-sacred-isle-angleseys-role-in-welsh-mythology Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:17:01 GMT Ynys Môn — the Isle of Anglesey — was the sacred heart of the ancient Celtic world. Discover the druidic traditions, Welsh mythology, and Otherworld legends rooted in this remarkable island.