#Twrch Trwyth

[grail-lifesupport]

There it is! A piece for March to Camelot 2025 for the prompt 'Family'. Twrch Twych and his children conversing to Menw and Gwythr from Culhwch and Olwen. This piece was made relatively early but I felt a need to film the process into a full video. I posted it to my YouTube channel if anyone wants to see!

Anyways some bonus concept art I did for this!

The first ink drawing I did of him only leaned into the boar part of him but the next sketch I indicated more about his past as once a human king cursed by God to become a boar. The man pig part of the design was made by pgwodewose first and I just really wanted to riff on the idea... Go look at that one first please!!!

Anyways the illustration has Twrch with a human nose and hands and an indication of his former self in the form of a human looking skin on the top of him. The skin element was actually inspired by the game OFF's Japhet, with the little cat skin on top of him inspiring the boar's original human skin

His children are similarly cursed, but they have human hands and feet instead. I also left a lot of sleepy little piglets because I thought they were adorable. The pigeon in the front of the boar is gwythr talking to Twrch to try and convince him to give him the scissors and comb but the boar doesn't want to let go of the past.... the small falcon on the top of the comb is Menw, who tried to steal the comb and scissors from the boar by lifting it off with his beak but, failing to pick it up, is injured lifelong by the boar.

[gawrkin]

The Powerscaling of Twrch Trwyth

Twrch Trwyth is the powerful supernatural monster boar hunted by King Arthur in the Welsh tale "Culhwch and Olwen". In Culhwch, Arthur and co. hunt the boar in order to acquire three items found on it's ears, which necessary to fulfill the conditions to wed Culhwch to Olwen.

Arthur and his allies go to Ireland to confront Twrch Trwyth and his seven piglets and seize the goods but things don't go according to plan:

The First Casualty of the Hunt: A fifth of the island of Ireland - an entire province - In a single day. Afterwards, the Knights of the Round Table battle Twrch and fared no better, also in under a day. Casualties Unknown.

It should be noted that this version of the Knights of the Round Table have superpowers.

Afterwards, Arthur himself fights Twrch Trwyth and the piglets. We will talk about this later.

After those crushing victories in Ireland, Twrch Trwyth retaliates against Arthur by crossing the Irish sea and wreaking havoc on the populace. An unknown number of peasants and cattle slaughtered.

Arthur and his forces chase Twrch Trwyth, who then directly confronts Arthur's forces.

In the first confrontation, Eight champions, including Arthur's own son Gwydre, are killed and Twrch himself is "only" injured. The next day, another four champions, including Arthur's personal architect, are killed. Afterwards, another five named individuals are defeated as Arthur tries to outmaneuver Twrch Trwyth as the chase goes on.

Presumably, these slain champions are troop leaders and did not simply come alone and fight the boars singlehandedly. So, the number of casualties from these encounters must be very significant, nevermind their individual social status.

Arthur consults Gwyn ap Nudd, Lord of the Wild Hunt, King of the Fairies and God of the Underworld. Note that Gwyn is one of the necessary people needed to hunt Twrch Trwyth, according to Yspaddaden.

The piglets Grugyn Gwallt Ereint and Llwydawg Glovynnyad slaughter an unknown number of huntsmen, with only a single survivor. Given that Gwyn is presented before this massacre, the Huntsmen in question could possibly be identified as the Wild Hunt itself, thoroughly defeated to emphasis the power of the antagonists.

Fortunately, Arthur's forces manage to eke out some victories over the Boars. One by one, the piglets are killed, leaving only Twrch, Grugyn and Llwydawg. Later on, as shown below, Grugyn and Llwydawg are defeated with serious losses.

Another list of Casualties, with six named characters killed, three of which are Arthur's maternal uncles with Grugyn and Llwydawg going down. The text also mentions "many men and dogs", "multitude" and "many others" in tandem with the named characters, lending credence to my assertion that these guys are bringing along their individual armies to kill Twrch Trwyth... and still getting soundly crushed.

This highlighted statement above implies that the sheer carnage of the previous encounters of the chase pale in comparison to the damage dealt by Twrch alone once he reaches Cornwall. Lord knows how many got killed in the crossfire.

And so finally, the Hunt ends. Arthur gets all three items, Twrch Trwyth is chased into the sea and the characters go proceed to wed Culhwch to Olwen.

The Final Tally of Twrch Trwyth's devastation:

23 named individuals dead, including several members of Arthur's own kin. It is possible some of them are renowned Welsh heroes lost to history.

The retinues of said individuals were presumably also massacred

An unknown number of the people and cattle of Aber Gleddyf

An unknown number of (possibly supernatural) Huntsman

A Fifth part of the Island of Ireland

An unknown number of casualties from the armies mustered by the Irish

An unknown number of Casualties from the first battle of KOTRT against Twrch Trwyth

An unknown number of casualties from Cornwall, supposedly worse than all the above combined

In conclusion: Twrch Trwyth is the single strongest and most destructive antagonist in the whole of Arthuriana.

I don't think any enemy of Camelot - across the entire body of Arthurian Mythology - comes close to the devastation wrought by this absolute monster and his spawn. Not Morgan le fay or Breuse sans Pitie, King Ryons, King Carados, Claudas, Lucius Tiberius - possibly not even Cath Palug!

This thing rampaged through entire kingdoms, slaughtered countless lives, killed many heroes, and pretty much stomped on Arthur's forces, some of whom include literal gods.

I pretty much don't believe any of the Romance Tradition heroes, save only God-protected Galahad, could stand an inch of a chance. Galehaut, Lancelot, Bors and Pellinore would be cannon fodder

Which leads towards one more thing to consider. One very serious implication.

Remember at the beginning of the post, where I said Arthur fought Twrch and His piglets alone?

Well, here is that section again:

Nine Full Days.

Arthur lasted more than a whole week fighting against Twrch Trwyth and his brood. Alone. Arthur comes out of that fight unscathed and proceeds to chase Twrch all around Britain.

That alone should give you an idea of Arthur's power.

[queer-ragnelle]

hiii do you have any favorite mythical creatures in arthurian legend? specifically sentient beings who are like humans but also not. and do you happen to know if there's a glossary/dictionary of creatures in arthurian/welsh/irish mythology in particular?

Hello!

My favorite mythical creature would be the Questing Beast/Glatisant. It's not even close. She's just the freakiest!! Most people know her from the Vulgate or Le Morte d'Arthur, but I also like her in La Tavola Ritonda and Perlesvaus. She pops up in several retellings, but I think she's vastly underutilized which is a tragedy. She could be so much scarier! Gotta do everything myself... Another favorite animalistic creature is Twrch Trwyth, the boar from the Mabinogion.

As for more human-like examples, I have many. The Ladies of the Lake, Sir Galehaut and other giants, Sir Gromer Somer Joure, the Green Knight. I don't have a creature-specific glossary, but there's The Arthurian Name Dictionary, which includes not only people but creatures and places.

What I do have is a ton of essays and a few books about my favorite characters (and their archetypes). I'll list them in alphabetical order.

Culhwch & Olwen - Giants, Boar-hunts, Barbering Masculinity by Sarah Sheehan

Culhwch & Olwen - Welsh Giants & Social Identity by Lisa Leblanc

Disenchanting Gromer Somer Joure by Karen Hunter Trimnell

Idea of The Green Knight by Lawrence Besserman

Monster Relics - Giant, Archangel, Mont Saint Michel in Alliterative Morte Arthure by Christopher Lee Pipkin

Nature & the Inner Man in SGATGK by William F. Woods

Outsiders - The Humanity & Inhumanity of Giants by Sylvia Huot

Questing Beast & Ruin of Logres in Post-Vulgate by Antonio L. Furtado

Questing Beast Noise of Adventure by Adam Spellmire

Regional Identity in SGATGK by Rhonda Knight

Shifting Skin - Passing as Human, Passing as Fay in SGATGK by Lariss a Tracy

The Law of the Lake - Malory's Sovereign Lady by Amy S. Kaufman

What Kind of Animal is the Questing Beast?

Sorry I don't have a glossary of Arthurian creatures to share. I'd love one too, honestly! But I gave you a bunch of stuff to read, so that will have to suffice. Take care!

[pgwodewose]

Culhwch and Twrch Trwyth

Twrch Trwyth's man-boar-face design was inspired by a conversation from Discord, and is something I'm still playing around with. I'll probably do this picture again (I did this picture partly because I wanted to draw something like it for some time and partly because I wanted to do something with watercolour pencils on watercolour paper) and remember to add some more details like the comb and scissors in his hair.

[pigsongpearls]

Twrch Trwyth

Twrch Trwyth is a fascinating figure from Welsh mythology, prominently featured in the Mabinogion, specifically in the tale Culhwch and Olwen. It’s a monstrous, magical boar with a rich backstory and striking physical characteristics, making it one of the more vivid porcine creatures in folklore.

Background and Mythological Context

Twrch Trwyth (pronounced roughly "Toorkh Troo-ith") is not just any boar but a human king transformed into a beast as divine punishment, likely for some unspecified sin or offense. Its name translates to "boar" (twrch) and possibly "piercing" or "strong" (trwyth), emphasizing its formidable nature. In Culhwch and Olwen, Twrch Trwyth is a central antagonist in a quest assigned to Culhwch by the giant Ysbaddaden. To win Olwen’s hand, Culhwch must retrieve a comb, razor, and shears tucked between Twrch Trwyth’s ears—items needed for the giant’s grooming. This leads to an epic hunt led by King Arthur and his warriors across Wales, Ireland, and beyond.

The boar’s transformation from human to beast gives it a semi-divine, cursed aura, akin to figures like Arachne or Echidna in Greek mythology. Its role as a destructive force and treasure-bearer aligns it with other mythic boars, like the Caledonian Boar or Hildisvíni, though Twrch Trwyth’s story is uniquely Welsh.

Outward Appearance

The Mabinogion and related Welsh texts don’t provide an exhaustive physical description, as medieval storytelling often prioritized action over detailed visuals. However, key details and cultural context paint a vivid picture of Twrch Trwyth’s appearance:

Size and Scale: Twrch Trwyth is enormous, far larger than any natural boar. It’s depicted as a colossal creature capable of devastating landscapes, uprooting trees, and shaking the earth as it rampages. Its size is emphasized by the scale of the hunt, requiring Arthur’s entire warband, including legendary figures like Gwyn ap Nudd, to confront it.

Fearsome Features: As a boar, it likely has the exaggerated traits of wild boars in Celtic art and lore: bristling, coarse hair (possibly black or reddish, common for boars); long, curved tusks sharp enough to gore men and horses; and a muscular, hulking frame. Its tusks are especially notable, as they’re implied to be deadly weapons, capable of killing warriors and dogs during the chase.

Magical and Monstrous Elements: Twrch Trwyth’s human origins and cursed nature suggest it’s not a mere animal. It may have an uncanny or otherworldly appearance, perhaps with glowing eyes, an unnatural sheen to its hide, or a menacing aura that sets it apart from mundane boars. Celtic mythology often imbues such creatures with a supernatural presence, and Twrch Trwyth’s divine punishment likely marks it visually—perhaps with scars, a twisted form, or an eerie majesty.

Treasures Between Its Ears: The most distinctive feature is the comb, razor, and shears carried between its ears. These are no ordinary items but magical treasures, implying they’re either woven into its bristly mane or somehow affixed to its head, adding to its regal yet grotesque appearance. The placement suggests a thick, matted crest of hair or a mane-like ridge, possibly adorned with these gleaming objects, making its head a focal point of both beauty and terror.

Poisonous Bristles: Later interpretations, like those in The New Companion to the Literature of Wales (1998), mention that Twrch Trwyth’s bristles are venomous, capable of killing those who come too close. This adds a horrifying detail: its spiky, upright bristles might glisten with toxin, making it dangerous to even approach, let alone fight.

Accompaniment by Piglets: Twrch Trwyth is not alone; it’s accompanied by seven monstrous piglets, its offspring, which are also fierce and destructive. These piglets are likely smaller versions of their parent, sharing its brutish, boar-like traits but perhaps less massive. Their presence adds to the boar’s mythic status, as a leader of a feral, unstoppable pack.

Cultural Imagery: In Celtic art, boars were symbols of strength, ferocity, and warrior spirit, often depicted on helmets, shields, and carvings (e.g., the Gundestrup Cauldron). Twrch Trwyth likely draws on this iconography, with an exaggerated, almost heraldic appearance: a broad snout, powerful jaws, and a body built for both speed and destruction. Its hide might be depicted as tough, almost armor-like, resisting mortal weapons.

Behavior and Role in the Story

Twrch Trwyth’s appearance is inseparable from its actions, which amplify its fearsome image. It’s a force of chaos, ravaging Ireland before being driven to Wales, where it swims across the sea (showing unnatural stamina) and tears through the countryside. Its rampage leaves flooded valleys and slain warriors, suggesting a creature whose very presence warps the natural order. The hunt for Twrch Trwyth is a grueling, multi-stage pursuit, with the boar outwitting and outfighting Arthur’s men at every turn, reinforcing its larger-than-life status.

Modern Interpretations

In contemporary media, Twrch Trwyth appears in adaptations of Arthurian legend or Welsh mythology, though rarely with detailed visuals. For example:

In fantasy literature or games inspired by Celtic lore, it’s often depicted as a towering boar with glowing red eyes, venomous spines, and a treasure-laden crest, leaning into its monstrous side.

Artistic renditions (e.g., in books like The Mabinogion illustrated editions) might show it as a heraldic beast, with golden or silver accents to highlight its treasures and divine origins.

Comparison to Other Mythical Creatures

Compared to creatures like banshees or mermaids, Twrch Trwyth is less anthropomorphic and more bestial, akin to the Caledonian Boar or the Nemean Lion. Its human origins and treasures give it a narrative complexity similar to Arachne (cursed transformation) or the Valkyries (divine associations). Unlike recurring "species" like vampires or elves, Twrch Trwyth is a singular entity, but its piglets suggest a potential for a broader "boar-kin" archetype in creative reinterpretations.

Verification and Sources

The primary source for Twrch Trwyth is the Mabinogion, specifically the Culhwch and Olwen tale (ca. 11th–14th century manuscripts, though based on older oral traditions). Translations by scholars like Gwyn Jones and Thomas Jones (1949) or Sioned Davies (2007) provide the most direct details. Secondary sources, like The New Companion to the Literature of Wales (1998) and online resources (e.g., mythology.net or ancient-origins.net), elaborate on its venomous bristles and cultural significance. I cross-referenced these with posts on X and web searches (as of May 18, 2025), which mostly echo the Mabinogion but add speculative details like glowing eyes or demonic traits in fan art or gaming contexts.

More to Read:

[gingersnaptaff]

Every time I read Culhwch ac Olwen I forget that Twrch Trwyth was once an Irish king. He must've had the worst fuckin day ever. Like, boom, suddenly you're a boar cuz God's real mad at whatever shit u did and he wants u to KNOW IT. I'd be LIVID. Penning letters to God non-stop going, 'PUT ME BACK! I DON'T WANT A MAD WARLORD AND HIS SEVEN-THOUSAND-ODD KNIGHTS TO HUNT ME AND MY KIDS DOWN!! ARE U CRAZY?! DO I L O O K LIKE I AM A FUCKIN BARBER SHOP?!'

[joemerl]

The Whumps of March 2024: "Curses"

A series of vignettes based on Arthurian legend, collected on AO3 here.

Culhwch was under a curse, technically. He could not marry anyone but Olwen. And it had felt like a curse, back when he longed for someone whom he had never met, unable to look at any woman without comparing her to an unseen beauty haunting the back of his mind. 

Now that he had seen Olwen and spoken to her, it seemed more like a blessing. He would have to thank his stepmother the next time that he saw her. It was only these endless tasks, and the slim possibility of him not wedding Olwen at the end of them, that occasionally plagued his mind.

He was thinking about curses, however, as he stared down Twrch Trwyth.

He had been a prince once, according to legend. A violent, degenerate man, transformed into a monstrous boar as punishment for his sins. Not like Culhwch, who had been cursed from sheer pettiness. But still, he felt uneasy.

Are you still in there, Prince Twrch, aware of what you're doing? Or are you just a beast now, bereft of thought and enslaved to animal instinct?

As Kay had noted, it didn't really matter. If he was a beast, he could be slaughtered like one. If he was a man inside, well, he was still on a rampage and killing innocent people. After all, he had acted like a monster even when he wore a human form.

But still, Culhwch couldn't help but feel a small twinge of sympathy. He remembered those tortured days, his mind enslaved to a woman whom he had no way to attain. Whatever Twrch Trwyth was like these days, he was probably going through worse.

[cynicalclassicist]

Now if only I could pronounce the name Twrch Trwyth.

[sickfreaksirkay]

the twrch trwyth in the search for olwen !!

[tulmultuous]

i. Hunt - Twrch Trwyth

(The boar is okay)

[queer-ragnelle]

twrch trwyth my beloved<3

Medieval combs (click to enlarge)

[moon-touched-vn]

Ngl whenever someone describes Bedwyr as a "Welsh version of Lancelot," it makes me want to eat drywall. For several reasons.

One being that Bedwyr is his own character, and I feel like it borders on erasure to force him into a role he was never implied to have held. People assembled the pieces together that he was A.) handsome, B.) one of Arthur's closest companions, and just mashed the two together with the thought that "...and so he has to betray Arthur, right?" It feels very remiss towards his character, treating him as though he's so hollow or lacking that he could be replaced with something else without much substance being lost.

Plus, a cursory reading of Culhwch and Olwen will tell you that he was hella gay for Cai, okay.

Second is the idea implicit in such descriptions that post-Galfridian Arthuriana is the definitive version of the Arthurian narrative, that Welsh material is not worth engaging with on its own merits except to support post-Galfridian material.

Nobody's really saying Lance should be out here helping Arthur hunt Twrch Trwyth, for instance, but when it comes to Bedwyr, he's suddenly the "Welsh Lancelot"? Huh?

Also, if that's the case, isn't that a little backwards? Shouldn't we be calling Lancelot the "French Bedwyr" instead?

Third - and this one is most subjective - I kind of feel like if you absolutely had to go this route of adultery, there are other candidates. Bedwyr often gets pinged as Arthur's best friend, and not without reason, but in Culhwch Cai is his right-hand man who spearheads some of the tasks of Culhwch's quest. There's also Gwenhwyfar's praise of Cai in The Dialogue of Melwas and Gwenhwyfar to take into account. I've also seen Melwas and Medrawt floated as possible alternatives, but ehhhh, like. Why does Gwen need to cheat for everything to fall apart, necessarily?

I guess I'm also peeved by the idea that adultery is considered such a necessary ingredient to the psychological conflict at the heart of Camlan that we can't imagine Camlan without it... When it was the blow to Gwenhwyfar's dignity, coupled with the insults exchanged between Medrawt and Arthur, that resulted in Camlan.

There's also the historical context to consider. 536 AD being "the worst year to be alive" based on climate change from a volcanic eruption resulting in an apocalyptic fog, preventing crops from growing and shrouding the sun in an eerie mist for half a year. One can imagine the lawlessness and violence that abounded.

It doesn't escape my notice that the date roughly coincides with the dates for Camlan. The Annales Cambriae also contend that plague broke out in Britain and Ireland after Camlan, which would make sense: illness often follows famine.

I strongly feel that with a little imagination, those elements could be made just as psychologically compelling as an affair. Part of the reason I'm even writing this VN is to try and explore those avenues.

Kinda strayed from the main point there, but yeah :v

[gawrkin]

could you tell me about arthur's bastard (and legitimate) children?

(Word of Caution: For various reasons, including inaccessibility of source materials, I am not fully read up on all the details of the source materials involving the following characters. Nor am I aware of all known children of Arthur. Therefore, I should advice discretion)

First are the two major sons, both of whom changed legitimacies as the legend evolved:

Mordred - Originally a nephew by Arthur's full sister Anna/Morgause in Historia Regum Britanniae, Mordred is later converted into Arthur's bastard son, conceived incestuously, in Vulgate Cycle. The Welsh Dream of Rhonabwy suggests that Mordred was fostered by Arthur (a normal practice of both Romans and Celts)

Loholt/Ilinot - First appeared in Erec and Enide and apparently based on the Welsh character of Llacheu, Loholt was originally a Legitimate son of Arthur by Guinevere in Perlesvaus and the German Tradition. But Vulgate Cycle alters this so that Loholt is instead another bastard son by a certain Lisanor prior to Arthur's marriage to Guinevere.

Next are the ones with Unknown Mothers (and thus of ambiguous legitimacy and relationship to Guinevere):

Amr/Amhar - Son of Arthur mentioned in Historum Brittonum as being killed by Arthur himself. His grave is described as naturally changing size with every look, implying supernatural influence. He is also mentioned in the Welsh Geraint, as one of Arthur's Four Chamberlains

Gwydre - Son of Arthur mentioned only in Culhwch and Olwen. He is killed by Twrch Trwyth alongside two maternal uncles of Arthur.

Llacheu - The most celebrated of the Welsh sons of Arthur, with mentions in Pa Gur, The Welsh Triads and other Welsh Poetic Material. Is usually identified with Loholt, with the Welsh adaptation of Perlesvaus - Y Seint Grail - being the most notable in that regard.

Duran - Son of Arthur only found in a 15th Century Welsh Manuscript, where he is said to have perished during the Battle of Camlann

Archfedd - Daughter of Arthur, found in the Welsh genealogical work Bonedd Y Saint, where she is said to have married Llawfrodedd, one of Arthur's warriors, and bore two children, Efadier and Gwrial

Apollonius, Iron and Hilde - Two sons and a daughter found in the 13th Century Icelandic Thidrekssaga.

Aristes - Son of Arthur mentioned in the Old Norse Mottuls saga

Legitimate Children of Arthur (Although not necessarily Guinevere's children)

Samson the Fair and Grega - Son and Daughter of Arthur by his wife, Queen Silvia. Both found in the Norse Samson saga fraga

Adeluf III, Morgan the Black and Patrick the Red - Three sons of Arthur, from Eldest to Youngest, from Rauf de Boun's 14th century chronicle, Petit Brut. Presumbly, sons of Queen Guinevere, but Rauf de Boun fails to mention the name of Arthur's wife. However, Adeluf III is made heir and assumes the Throne of England whilst Patrick and Morgan are given sizable inheritances in the form of Scotland and Wales. (Note: Wikipedia claims they're Arthur's sons by a fairy queen, but the cited source does not say so. Link to source HERE)

Seleucia - Daughter of Arthur by his first wife, Liscanor (Lisanor), in Jorge Ferreira de Vasconcelos' 16th century Portugese novel Memorial das Proezas da Segunda Tavola Redonda. (*This technically makes her the full sister of Lisanor!Loholt) She married Arthur's successor, Sagramor Constantino (a combination of Sir Sagramore and Constantine, son of Cador) and may have even bore a daughter, Princess Licorida

Huncamunca - Daughter of Arthur and his wife, Queen Dollalolla, from Henry Fielding's 1730 Tom Thumb play

Melora - Daughter of Arthur and Guinevere from the Irish romance Eachtra Mhelóra agus Orlando. One of the more well-known daughters of Arthur and one of the very few warrior women in Arthuriana.

Merevie/Smerbe/Smerviemore - Son of Arthur by his second marriage to a french princess, Elizabeth. Figures primarily in the genealogical legends of Scottish Clan Campbell, who claim descent from Arthur through Smervie.

Rowland, Ellen and Two unnamed older brothers - Certain versions of the Ballad of Childe Rowland and Burd Ellen portray them as the sons and daughter of Arthur and Guinevere, apparently due to the mention of Merlin.

Tryphine's son and daughter - A certain mystery play collected by François-Marie Luzel in 1863 merges Saint Tryphine from the Conomor legend with aspects of Queen Guinevere, with the primary antagonist being the lady's brother Kervoura. The two children are unnamed, but the son goes by an alias, "the Malouin"

Iduna - Daughter of Arthur and Guinevere from Edgar (1839), by Adolph Schutt

Blandine - Daughter of Arthur and Guinevere from Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde (1937), by Jean Cocteau

Bastard Children of Arthur:

Kyduan/Cydfan - Son of Arthur by Eleich ferch Iaen. Mentioned in Culhwch and Olwen and Bonedd yr Arwyr

Arthur le Petit - Son of Arthur from Post-Vulgate, born of Arthur's deliberate rape of a daughter of Sir Tanas. Arthur le Petit serves as a "good" counterpart to Sir Mordred. He loyally serves his father incognito for many years and despises Lancelot's faction for causing the destruction of Logres. He is slain by Sir Bleoberis.

Tom a Lincoln - Eponymous hero of the 16th century romance Tom a Lincoln, by Richard Johnson. Son of Arthur by Angelica, a daughter of the Mayor of London. Fathers two additional characters, the Black Knight and the Faerie Knight.

Gyneth - Daughter of Arthur by a half-genie named Guendolen. From Walter Scott's The Bridal of Triermain (1813). A huntress whose Marriage competition results in the death of many knights including Vanoc, who is implied to be Merlin's son. As a result, Merlin puts her into an enchanted sleep for many centuries until her true love awakens her with a kiss.

And finally, those with a tenuous link to Arthuriana:

Nathalia - a supposed daughter of Arthur who accompanied St. Ursula according to De Sancta Ursula: De undecim milibus Virginum martirum (1183), by Herman Joseph

Baeddo - Wife of the Visigothic Spanish king Reccared. Claimed to be a daughter of Arthur by Compendio Historial, by Esteban de Garibay y Zamalloa

Tortolina - a daughter of Arthur according to Pantochronachanon (1652), by Thomas Urquhart

*(Additional Source link about the Daughters of King Arthur: HERE)

[pgwodewose]

These drawings were first shared on Discord in response to a conversation I was reading on there about Arthurian horror and they mentioned Twrch Trwyth and body horror and I was like 'Hmmm...I mean, a giant boar is pretty terrifying, but...oh...ohhhhhhhhh....'

So I pencilled out some drawings of Man-Pig Twrch Trywth, which looked rather like an Entelodont.

Then some time later, I tried exploring the design again, but this time in colour.

For some reason I keep thinking about the Darmine Doggy Door Sketch from I Think You Should Leave.

[thatdamhobbit]

My dealer: got some straight gas. This strain is called “Camlann”, you’ll be zonked out of your gourd.

Me: yeah, whatever. I don’t feel shit.

5 mins later: dude I swear that was Twrch Trwyth.

My buddy Dai, pacing: Gwaine is lying to us

Anyway go listen to Camlann. Post-apocalyptic queer found family audio drama based on Arthuriana and Welsh mythology. Great music too.

[gingersnaptaff]

When I get in from work I'm gonna have a Mabinogion-themed beer and a big nap.