Santa And The Pigwidgen Part VI The Elves Arm Santa
The Sopehoppy River floods Claus’s raft beneath the earth before Elfiana greets him. Patrick Tweedieknees leads Claus to a cavern of elves who vow to aid him in defeating the Pigwidgen. Four gifts are bestowed: a sure-aim bow, a transformative ring, a charm mouthharp, and a deadly poisoned dagger, each usable only once. Monday: The Giants.
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Quiet deadly war rages in Guatemala amid kidnappings and murders
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