The Shadow of Saint Nicholas (Patreon)

December illustration now for all tiers!

You've definitely heard of Krampus by this point. If not - he's basically the opposite Santa Claus that stuffs children into his gift bag. But how did Krampus come to be?

Santa Claus has made his way around the world many times. On Christmas Eve he delivers presents to the homes of those who still have Christmas spirit. With that many millions of houses to travel in one night, there is a pretty good chance that one of those houses might shelter a werewolf when Christmas Eve happens to be lit by a full moon. Santa sees you when you're sleeping and he knows when you're awake - he just thought he could have gotten in and out of that house faster than he did. 

Santa was bitten by a werewolf one night and when he transforms he takes on a demonic form he calls Krampus. Only Mrs. Claus knew of Santa's affliction, but now...

So do you.