Some mornings are more ambitious than others.

Everyone knows the old saying. This version simply assumes the bird has made a spectacular miscalculation.

The Early Bird Catches the Wyrm twists a familiar proverb into a piece of strange old folklore, pairing a magnificent coiled wyrm with one remarkably confident little bird. Whether the bird is brave, foolish, or simply committed to breakfast is open to interpretation.

Created in the ornate spirit of RELICWORK™, the design combines detailed engraved linework, sweeping botanical flourishes, and a grand vintage banner that makes the whole questionable encounter feel worthy of an ancient crest. Burnished gold, aged cream, and deep charcoal give it the character of a forgotten illustration whose original moral has been lost to time.

Details

• Original Hard Mode IRL RELICWORK™ design
• “THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WYRM”
• Intricately engraved coiled wyrm and fearless bird
• Ornamental botanical flourishes and vintage banner
• Burnished gold, aged cream, and charcoal palette
• Antique folklore and natural-history illustration influence
• Familiar wisdom made considerably less practical
• For early risers, late risers, and people suspicious of motivational proverbs

Getting there first does not guarantee things will go according to plan.