The Fomorians of Irish mythology have a great aura of mystery about them, dwelling in the mist shrouded bogs and the isolated island of Tory. As I did a degree in Archaeology and Celtic Civilisation, the potential for the Fomorians being some form of monstrous contemporary of the Bronze Age Celts seemed somewhat seductive. Then I came across the Fimir from Games Workshop through a clearance sale of old Heroquest sets at a local toyshop and the similarities were obvious, leading to this and a partner-piece.