The fusion of "Beastie" and "Broadsword" titles formed the foundation of McCaig's masterpiece. He found inspiration as a fan in the Series "The Chronicles of Narnia". C.S. Lewis's "Voyage of the Dawn Treader," where a painted sea comes alive, merged seamlessly with Anderson's lyrics. The song's opening lines intertwined with the initial creature sketch, giving birth to the vivid imagery of the cover.

Asking MCCaig if there is a story behind the imagery, he asnwers: ''yes, and no. I have my own ideas, but if you listen to the music, look at the cover and unleash your imagination, you’ll find many more of your own."