Krampus – Krampus
https://www.wizard101central.com/wiki/Creature:Krampus_(Rank_15)
https://www.wizard101central.com/wiki/Location:Krampusgarten_(Gold_Lock)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus
I originally had this one listed under cool puns, places and other things from Wizard City as Krampus is most frequently seen as a spell. Thank you Gerrit N. for pointing out that Krampus is also an NPC we can face at Christmas time during the Yuletide event. So without further ado.
Krampus is a Boss that appears during the Yuletide event. He is located in Krampusgarten (Gold Lock), which requires a Gold Skeleton Key to enter. Krampusgarten can be accessed near the Ice School in Ravenwood, on Colossus Boulevard, at Base Camp in Celestia and at Walruskberg Harbor in Polaris. Oma’s Yuletide feast is threatened by the horned demon, Krampus, and she needs your help!
As the winter wind whips the leaves from the trees outside, dear old Oma has prepared her annual Yuletide Feast for us! Take your seat at the Feasting Table next to your closest friends and relations, and revel as another magical year comes to a close. Just be sure to mind your manners. For good little Wizards receive a visit from jolly ol’ St. Nick. But naughty Wizards receive a visit from…
The Krampus!
Naughty, naughty. Krampus sees all!
Krampus
The Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Central and Eastern Alpine folklore who, during the Christmas season, scares children who have misbehaved. Assisting Saint Nicholas, the pair visit children on the night of 5 December, with Saint Nicholas rewarding the well-behaved children with modest gifts such as oranges, dried fruit, walnuts and chocolate, while the badly behaved ones only receive punishment from Krampus with birch rods.
The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins. In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf (English: Krampus run), young men participate dressed as Krampus and attempt to scare the audience with their antics. Such events occur annually in most Alpine towns. Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten.
Since 1984, the character has become better known globally, having been portrayed in Hollywood horror films. Almost unknown before this time, Krampus has begun to become part of American popular culture.
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Krampus image is from Wizard101, and is copyright of KingsIsle Entertainment.
Saint Nicholas and Krampus illustration is borrowed from WIkipedia and is in the Public Domain.
Krampus movie poster is (c)2015 Universal Pictures/Legendary Pictures
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