ÅLTHORION, a knotted dragon dildo, is part of Magic Within’s gorgeously detailed mechanical/alien catalog. The design is unique both visually and in use, with handpainted details that make the details shine and a knot that feels completely different from any other I’ve tried.

Design & Specs
Magic Within, based in the Czech Republic/Czechia, crafts products with stunningly sculpted designs and exceptionally detailed handpainting. Their toys are mechanical and alien themed, with crisply sculpted details that enhance the fantasy. I’ve previously reviewed their MERCIO, a mechanically augmented human dildo, and CEPHALLUS, a mechanical tentacle.
ÅLTHORION‘s design is very mechanical with vaguely phallic features. It has a flat head with tapered tip, a textured knot, and a hefty base with one side reminiscent of balls. It currently comes in two sizes (medium and large), with two additional sizes planned.
Mine is large size in medium firmness 00-50. It’s moderately squishy all around, but with the sturdiness to stay upright and provide sufficient internal pressure to feel it well. The knot isn’t too dense; while some knots are more spherical, this is less rounded, leaning more towards the shape of a swell. This makes the knot easier to insert and a little less firm than a thicker knot would be.
In large size, it has about 6″ of usable length. At widest, the knot is 6.7″ circumference, but it’s thicker one way than the other; diameter is about 2.5×2″. The base is 6.5″ long, 4″ wide, and up to 2.5″ tall. While 2.5″ diameter would usually be on the higher end of what I can take, the overall circumference is very manageable for me, so the size suits me well.
I requested a custom coloration based on recent pours I had seen from Magic Within: A fade from pale green at the tip to teal with green shimmer at the base, with portions of the design colored white/off-white. They advised that it wouldn’t be possible to color the knot exactly as in the image since it’s difficult to handpaint higher on the model. They gave me the option to change the mockup, but I gave them the freedom to determine how best to approach it since I was not too fussed over exact color placement.
The end result is just what I was looking for! It matches the inspiration and color placement is very close to my mockup. While the white parts may not be solid white, it matches the style of the initial toy I referenced, and I love the shimmer that comes through.

In addition to ÅLTHORION, I received CEPHALLUS for review, a HOLSTER as a surprise, a squid squishy (also named CEPHALLUS), and two satin bags with the brand’s logo. The bags are really nice for keeping lint off and don’t shed at all. One bag can fit both CEPHALLUS and ÅLTHORION, or should be able to fit 2-3 typical medium size toys.

ÅLTHORION starts at €100/$103 for a single color custom. A custom like mine would cost €250/$257. A chunk of that upcharge comes from the difficulty of painting so high up on the model; anything above the base will incur a higher charge. Handpainting is done within the mold itself, so the further up the model you go, the deeper into the mold you have to work; the narrow space can make it difficult to work.
For single color customs, Magic Within works with customers to determine which exact pigment to use, so there are lots of options available.
In Use (Vaginal)
Let’s start with the tip: Slightly pointed, more textured on the underside than the top side, and slimmer than the rest of the dildo. All details that I normally am not keen on, but find enjoyable in ÅLTHORION. The tip makes for easy insertion, it does not go deep enough to poke my cervix, the texture on the top side is really nice despite looking smooth and rounded, and it’s the perfect girth for when I’m not fully warmed up. As far as shallow penetration goes, it’s great.

The dildo slopes outward a couple inches down, and this is where it gets interesting. The center of the shaft is effectively a knot, but the uppermost part of this knot feels like a flared head, sharing the same distinctive “pop” sensation when inserting. (On mine, this is the green portion that flares out above the white section in the middle.) It’s easier to insert than a flared head thanks to the sloped entry and having part of the shaft before it to keep it stable/inserted. Removal and reinsertion of a flared head can be tedious, but the mid-shaft flare on ÅLTHORION is super easy to pop in and out. I love that feeling, so this gets a thumbs up from me.
The knot’s texture is too much for me if I’m not warmed up, but fairly nice once I’m fully warmed up. It’s intense, which works for me since I enjoy intense texture, though it feels fairly rough despite the rounded details. Although I can ride along this part of the shaft to experience the texture at my entrance, I don’t tend to do so, instead sinking down to the bottom of the knot.
The knot locks way better than I expected it to. Normally very round knots lock the best, but this one’s snug despite the shape. I only have to tighten a little bit to keep it locked inside while lifting myself up (and don’t have to tighten at all while riding), which is impressive given the weight of the base. While I find some knots a little painful to pull out if they’re round and thick enough, ÅLTHORION’s knot is very easy to pull out when I’m ready for it.
Once I have the knot inside, I can ride the last section of the shaft, giving me a little bit of friction while remaining filled with the knot. This portion is very short. I love being able to ride while the knot is locked inside of me, but I can barely move considering how short the shaft is. I can’t take it past where it started to flare out. The blue line on the image below is where my limit is. (This is about 6″ down, which lines up with the 6.2″ usable length indicated on the website.) Past that, the size increase is too dramatic to insert further. I would have really liked for a little more of the shaft past the knot to be usable.

The weight and size of the base make it very stable for riding, but the large size makes it tedious to store the dildo and a bit difficult to thrust. I can get more leverage for thrusting than I expected and it is very easy to hold at any angle, but it’s not ideal to use that way considering the base will catch against whatever I’m sitting on.

Overall
ÅLTHORION is a gorgeous design that stands out among fantasy dildos and fits right in with the rest of Magic Within’s catalog. The part at the top of the knot gives the same pop that I love from flared dildos; the knot locks well without getting uncomfortably stuck; the base is very stable for riding; and the coloring is impressive as usual. The texture on the knot is intense, which works fine for me in medium firmness, but could be too much for those who prefer low-to-moderate texture.
The only real drawbacks for me are that the base starts to flare out too high, giving too little stem past the knot to ride comfortably, and the very wide base is a bit awkward to store. Otherwise, I like it pretty well in use, particularly the flare above the knot.
Magic Within Website
ÅLTHORION Model Page
I received this item in exchange for an honest review.