Tori Tombi began in 2024 as a research project supported by Arts Council Malta. Its aim was to gather and study Maltese folktales and then reimagine their characters and creatures through contemporary illustration and character design. “The seeds of Tori Tombi were sown long before it officially began,” explains Matt. Unlike the fairytales of other countries that boast multiple adaptations, such as The Brothers Grimm stories, Maltese folktales have received little attention or updates. ““Researching Maltese folktales proved challenging.