Twas the morning before Christmas and all through the Realm every creature was stirring to give me wealth untold. The trolls and the ogres handed me gold: The creatures of the forest brought me furs and good cheer I felt as if my pack was about to tear. My load was heavy my heart was light. I was definitely ready for Christmas night. My friends would all share in this bounty now in my sight. I made my way southward collecting as I went. *Just a few more stones and my strength will be spent.* I opened my book to bring me away. Suddenly a voice behind me said, "Please stay." To my surprise a dark elf maiden appeared in my view. "I too have a gift for you." I looked at her out of the corner of my eye and closed my book. "I see all here in this realm have brought and you took. and so I wish to give you a small token, here take a look." I spent some time conversing with the elf maiden. She became well acquainted with some friends of mine. Many of them came and went before we finished our chat, each giving their gifts. It was quite a party. Finally, we said our goodbyes. She handed me her gift as I handed her mine, and in a flash of light she was gone. MERRY CHRISTMAS, ONI! "Thank you, Elf Maiden. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TOO!"
