Walking in a Witchlight Wonderland | A Yuletide One-Shot | Part 2
Legends of Avantris
Deep Dive
Why did the Yuletide cheer in the Winter Court seem dampened?
The Yuletide cheer was dampened due to strange occurrences such as children going missing, snow stopping, and the overall magic of the earth being affected.
What was the significance of Holly Hollow in the story?
Holly Hollow was a village surrounded by a frozen lake and decorated with holly and tinsel, resembling a festive winter wonderland. It was the second stop for the group after Jingleberg, where they encountered another fey dwarf named Keith.
Why did the group feel a strange magic in Holly Hollow?
The group felt a strange magic in Holly Hollow, similar to what they experienced in Jingleberg, which seemed to affect their senses and behavior, possibly due to the fey nature of the place.
What did the group learn about the missing children from the little girl named Plume?
Plume revealed that children had been going missing for 12 days since the start of the Yuletide festival. She mentioned that in Jingleberg, there were cat paw prints in the snow, and in Holly Hollow, cat fur was found in fireplaces where children had been taken.
What was the significance of the 13 footprints and the giant cat in the story?
The 13 footprints and the giant cat were clues pointing to the involvement of the 13 Yule Lads and Gryla's cat in the kidnapping of children. The footprints and cat fur suggested their involvement in the abductions across different towns.
How did the group eventually solve the mystery of the missing children?
The group pieced together clues from different towns, realizing that the 13 Yule Lads and Gryla's cat were responsible for the kidnappings. They deduced that Gryla had stolen the Holly King and was turning children into stew.
What role did the gorillas play in the final battle?
The gorillas were the Holly King's loyal protectors. They fought against the 13 Yule Lads and Gryla's cat, but they were ultimately overpowered. The group had to intervene to save the Holly King and the children.
How did Booker's unexpected appearance and weapon change the outcome of the battle?
Booker, a character from another reality, appeared with a powerful magitek rifle called Revelation. His shot decimated Gryla and the Yule Lads, saving the Holly King and the children. His intervention was a decisive moment in the battle.
What was the final fate of Gryla and the Yule Lads?
Gryla and the 13 Yule Lads were annihilated by Booker's magitek rifle, Revelation. The blast from the rifle destroyed them and freed the Holly King and the stolen children.
What was the significance of the Holly King's rescue in the story?
The Holly King's rescue was crucial as it restored order to the Yuletide festival and saved the stolen children. His freedom marked the end of Gryla's reign of terror and the triumph of the group's efforts.
- Strange magic affecting visitors to Holly Hollow
- Missing children
- Accusations against Keith
- Curses lifted after eggnog