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Krimblekree and the Tinker Tailor
Locations: Allied Kingdoms, Sus, Edros, and Estwynd
Origins: Human
When humans crash landed onto the planet, they brought with them their mythos from Earth. A particularly popular one was the concept of Santa. The first human colonies in Estwynd still celebrated Christmas each year in the Season of Winter despite being stranded and so far from home. Over the centuries and immigration, the concept evolved steadily over time or merged with elven lore as the Elves of the Northlyn Continent were particularly intrigued by the idea that a man would bring toys to the good and punish the bad.
Estwynd's version remained entirely whimsical, yet no longer held the narrative of a jolly man at the North Pole with elves crafting toys for all the children. What once was Santa became known as the Tinker Tailor; a skilled craftsman who could create anything the heart desired. He is a strange and secluded immortal who lives in the skies above the clouds. He watches over Estwynd as a silent guardian manipulating the weather based on the good or bad deeds he sees. And then once a year during Winter he drops presents from the sky to all the good boys and girls as a thanks for being so morally good. Colorful lanterns are strung about towns and villages and homes to light the way so that the mysterious Tinker Tailor knows where to drop the presents. It is said those who are bad have their lanterns burned by his rage. This likely derived from early lantern models being crafted from paper and accidentally set aflame by the candles within. In the last century of the First Era, lanterns were traditionally blown from colored glass, though the burning from rage still exists in the lore.
The mythos in the Northlyn Continent was twisted rather differently. Where once was a merry gift giver was replaced with a haunting wraithe named Krimblekree. Krimblekree was a being meant to be appeased by good deeds and for three days in the Season of Winter it would haunt the houses in Edros, Sus, and the Allied Kingdoms either punishing bad children with nightmares and lashings or gifting them with presents for good deeds. Krimblekree is said to be able to see into one's soul, and that if one is good they never have to fear Krimblekree. It comes up through the floorboards at night for three nights, and each morning leaves behind presents for the good families by the fireplace or furnace. There is a festival held during these three days where Krimblekree games and dancing are held, and on the third day there is a ritual effigy burning of Krimblekree to offer it warmth as a gift for the final Winter weeks.
The holiday is known by all as Winterwyst.