Tales from the Mabinogion
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Stevan Anastasoff, former White Dwarf writer, and video game designer: Warhammer Online, For Honor, Assassin's Creed, and many more. Now working on Tales from the Mabinogion, a game about Welsh mythology using Welsh as its principal language.
#WordsOnWednesday Today is Owain Glyndŵr Day, commemorating the last native Prince of Wales, and his historic rebellion against the English. The Cistercian monastery of Strata Florida Abbey was an important focus of religious power at the time, as well as a major intellectual and literary centre.
A perfect view of Castle Arberth, standing strong above the Autumn forest... :) I know, I know, I've got a game to finish, I should be working instead of flying around taking random screenshots... But the game world is just too lovely not to share, even if I do say so myself!
Sometimes the camera just happens to fall on a perfect Autumn view... :) This scene is shortly after Pryderi arrives back in Dyfed after the brutal war in Ireland, taking stock in the peace and beauty of his lands. Little does he know that all is about to be lost to a devastating magical curse!
#MythologyMonday The sorceress Ceridwen was the keeper of the Cauldron of Awen, source of all knowledge and inspiration. Some scholars suggest her origins lie in an earlier pagan goddess of prophecy, although others attribute her perceived divine status to more modern neo-pagan practices.
Missed #screenshotsaturday yesterday, so here's a catch-up shot: a view over one of several beaches in the game inspired the Pembrokeshire coastline. The severed head of High King Bendigeidfran, on the far rocks, watches warily for invaders from over the sea.
#BookWormSat “So they took the blossoms of oak, and the blossoms of broom, and the blossoms of meadow-sweet, and produced from them a maiden, the fairest and most graceful that man ever saw. And they baptized her, and gave her the name of Blodeuwedd.” - From the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi
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#WordsOnWednesday In the Third Branch of the Mabinogi, a cursed fog settles across the land of Dyfed, leaving it barren of all life. If you've ever seen 'dragon's breath' cloud inversions settle over the Welsh valleys, it's easy to understand where the inspiration for this story may have come from!
This is not an actual in-game shot, it's just where the camera happened to fall in-editor while setting up a cinematic! But it made me smile... :)
#FairyTaleTuesday "I know why there is an echo in a hollow; Why silver gleams; why breath is black; why liver is bloody; Why a cow has horns; why a woman loves." 'The Book of Taliesin' is a 14th century vellum manuscript, preserving the much older poetry attributed to the great bard Taliesin. 1/3
#MythologyMonday In the Third Branch of the Mabinogi, Pryderi and Manawydan travel to England to take up various crafts, excelling in each. The English craftsmen are so threatened by the skill of the two friends that they chase them from town to town until they are forced to return to Dyfed.
"The concert will combine classical and contemporary music with literature and storytelling, drawing on the medieval tales of the Mabinogion." nation.cymru/culture/wels...
Welsh stars to take centre stage as BBC Proms comes to north Wales
Nation.Cymru staff The BBC Proms will make its first visit to a north Wales town this weekend with a concert inspired by Welsh legend and folklore. Welsh actors Owen Teale and Sian Reese-Williams will...
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#WyrdWednesday #InternationalDogDay All know of King Arthur and his knights, but lesser known is Arthur's faithful hound, Cafall. In the tale of Culhwch and Olwen, Cafall is brings down the Chief-Boar, Ysgithyrwyn. He later leads the hunting pack in pursuit of the monstrous Twrch Trwyth.
#FairyTaleTuesday Amongst the many monsters described in the medieval poem Cad Goddeu is an enormous scaled beast with a hundred heads, so large that entire battles were fought beneath its tongues and within it many eye sockets. www.markwigan.com/products/a-s...
A signed copy of Kat Godeu Llyfr Taliesin VIII
A Mark Wigan Editions signed copy of Mark Wigans illustrated book of the enigmatic Welsh poem Kat Godeu- Cad Goddeu (The Battle of the Trees) from the 14th Century Taliesin featuring illustrations and...
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#MythologyMonday The chess-like game of 'Gwyddbwyll' appears multiple times in the stories of the Mabinogion, played by such notable figures as Peredur and even Arthur himself. 1/3
#ScreenShotSaturday Just completed the first full, complete walkthrough of the game!! A huge amount of debug, clean-up, polish, and balancing to do, but it's still a major milestone reached! Took me around two hours and twenty, so I reckon a normal play though will be a good three to four hours.
Get your tickets now! I'm not on the panel, but I did write a little something on the subject. You can read it here... :) www.historicalgames.net/making-tales...
Historical Games Network@historygamesnet.bsky.social · 4w agoWe're delighted to announce our next panel on "Nations" which is part of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Curious festival on Friday 11th September 6-7:30pm UK time. Hosted by @royalsoced.bsky.social. In-person or online tickets available here: rse.org.uk/event/playin...
Did you know that @walesingames.com maintains a list of games that have Welsh language options? Great if you're learning the language and want to find a new way to engage with it! (Or even if you don't speak the language at all, but just love the way it sounds!). walesingames.com/welsh-langua...
Welsh Language Options in Video Games
This page details video games that contain support for Cymraeg, the Welsh language. This may include interface, subtitle, or audio options. For games that reference or incorporate Cymraeg in other way...
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Huge congratulations to Cai Jones and the rest for the Welsh language update to Bus Bound! It's one of the most extensive ever fully integrated Welsh language localisations in a video game! walesingames.com/2026/08/10/w...
Welsh audio update live for Bus Bound on PC - Wales in Games
Enjoy Bus Bound with the Welsh-speaking citizens of Emberville.
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#MythologyMonday Many say that the hill of Gorsedd Arberth, or the Throne of Arberth, is a portal to the Otherworld of Annwn! 1/4
#FolkloreSunday The Four Branches of the Mabinogi, central stories in the collection now known as the Mabinogion, largely focus on the fortunes and failures of several intertwined mythological Welsh families, mostly notably the House of Dôn and the House of Llyr. 1/4
#ScreenShotSaturday I've been playing around with different mountain shapes this week, but they're always ending up feeling too 'Alpine' and not Welsh enough. What is it that you find most characteristic of Welsh mountains in particular? What gets those feelings of Hiraeth stirring?
#BookWormSat It's International Cat Day today! Cath Palug was a beast of a feline that terrorised Ynys Môn (Anglesey) before being slain by the warriors of King Arthur (or Arthur himself in some versions of the tale). www.instagram.com/peter_diamon...
Peter Diamond on Instagram: "This little munchkin is finally finished. #illustration #mixedmedia #kingarthur #cathpalug #monsterfighters #cymru #fairytale #legends #instaart #igerswien"
246 likes, 6 comments - peter_diamond_art on April 25, 2018: "This little munchkin is finally finished. #illustration #mixedmedia #kingarthur #cathpalug #monsterfighters #cymru #fairytale #legends #i...
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The more common 'pili-pala' is also lovely, and a super fun word to say! But my favourite Welsh butterfly term has got to be 'iâr fach yr haf', or 'little chicken of the Summer'... :D
Mhara Starling@mharastarling.bsky.social · last mo.There are many words in Welsh for butterfly. But my absolute favourite has to be: Glöyn Byw / Glöyn Fyw Literally translating to mean “living coal” or “living embers of lit coal”. It’s just so fitting and evocative. Fun to imagine butterflies as little fire sprites.
Mhara Starling`s videos are like beams of joy, and you should go follow her! Just saying... :)
Mhara Starling@mharastarling.bsky.social · 2mo agoNew video on my channel! Let’s explore some resources you can turn to in order to deepen your understanding and your relationship with Welsh mythology. Specifically, the four branches of the Mabinogi! Watch now! youtu.be/2EclKjn-mQc?is
Apparently Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts is now doing a show in English! But... I'd still recommend instead watching his Welsh language show, 'Bwyd Epic Chris', with English subtitles - the sound of the language is too colourful to miss out on! www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
Flaming Feasts – Welsh Fire Chef embarks on a gastronomical journey across homeland "it’s about connection, culture, and the stories behind every dish"
Chris Flamebaster Roberts is travelling all over the country, cooking his go-to dishes along the way with his unique fired-up approach
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#WyrdWednesday The great bard Taliesin was born from a magical grain of corn, consumed by an enchanted chicken! According to the legend, a young boy, Gwion Bach, accidentally stole the power of poetic inspiration from the sorceress Cerridwen. 1/5
#fairytaletuesday I've shared many images of Blodeuwedd, the enchanted woman crafted from flowers, over the past couple years. This one, by Welsh artist Aled Thompson, is my favourite yet. 1/6
#MythologyMonday The 'Crowning of the Bard' is one of the two most important events each year at the Welsh National Eisteddfod. A new bardic crown is crafted for each event, and awarded for the best 'pryddest', a poem written in free metre. This crown, from the 2024 Eisteddfod, remains my favourite!
