For The Once Upon a Time in Us All.
Tomte And The Sword Of Shards - Collector's Edition
This boutique collector’s edition has been crafted with great care for those who treasure beautiful books. The volume features exquisite ruby foiling adorning the dust jacket, interior jacket flaps, and the hardcover beneath, giving the book a rich and luminous presence.The spine is finished with a custom red and black end band, it’s sprayed edges are adorned with carefully designed side illustrations that reveal subtle artwork even when the book is closed. Printed on premium art-book paper, every page has been chosen to offer a refined reading experience worthy of a collector’s library.
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Manifesto
100% Human Made
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The Fabled Glen Atelier
is a place of escape from the loud world, where you can enjoy our stories in quiet solitude, and where bespoke art is made to accompany our manuscripts.
We create original stories and paintings as part of a single shared world.
Each story is written with care and restraint, and each painting is created by hand using traditional watercolor techniques. The two are developed together until the work feels complete.
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We take pride in our 100% human-made artworks. Imperfections and happy accidents are embraced openly. And our handcrafted frames are done carefully, like the old studios of a bygone era.
Our stories are simple and sincere, like the old books from our childhood, where imagination and magic roamed free.
Our Story
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The Story of the Glen
The Fabled Glen began quietly, not in a large studio or a bustling company, but at a simple desk with paper, water, and a brush. After many years working in the fast-moving world of digital art, filled with deadlines and glowing screens, there grew a longing to return to something older and slower—the feeling of painting by hand. What began as small experiments soon became something deeper. With each brushstroke, a different world slowly emerged: forests wrapped in silence, solemn figures, and creatures that felt as though they had stepped out of forgotten legends. From these early paintings grew the stories that now live within The Fabled Glen, including the tales of Æthor and Odessa. Today, each piece is still created in that same spirit—painted slowly with traditional watercolor, careful layers, and touches of gold that allow the image to reveal itself over time. The Fabled Glen is more than a place for paintings; it is a growing world of stories and quiet myth, where every artwork begins the same way it always has: with paper, water, and a brush.
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At The Fabled Glen, we take immense pride in every hand-crafted artwork that graces our collection. Each piece carries with it a unique story and tales of artistry, dedication, and the hands that brought them to life. We believe that true beauty lies not just in the finished creation, but in the journey and passion woven into every detail. Our commitment to handmade excellence means you're not simply purchasing an item; you're becoming part of a narrative that celebrates craftsmanship and authenticity.