The Christmas Grimoire (Stands to Reason Grimoires) Paperback – November 14, 2025

TIS THE SEASONThe Christmas Grimoire is a bestiary and campaign supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5e, filled with the monsters, saints, and holiday horrors that make winter adventures unforgettable. It gives Dungeon Masters everything they need to turn Christmas into a full campaign setting. This Grimoire is complete with factions, relics, and divine judgment wrapped in snow and candlelight.Whether you are running a snowbound pilgrimage, a clash between Grandfather von Klauss and his wayward enforcers, or a nightmarish toyshop where the gifts bite back, The Christmas Grimoire turns the holidays into a living adventure instead of a decorative setting.What’s Inside The Christmas Grimoire?INTRODUCTIONA history of Christmas myth, faith, and folklore tracing the roots of winter celebrations from ancient Yule to modern legend. Use this section to shape tone, cosmology, and atmosphere, balancing light and dark through your campaign world.CHRISTMAS NPC LOREDetailed lore for every major power of the season.Klaussian Court. The radiant heart of midwinter, filled with saints, reindeer cavaliers, miracle engineers, and the divine Grandfather von Klauss. Justice, mercy, and miracles bound together by faith and frost.Krampuskin. The punishing hand of consequence. Coal-hearted demons, lash-bearing heralds, and the original Krampus himself, stalking the guilty through frozen nights.Gingerbread Monsters. Confections cursed by sin. Bakers’ mistakes made flesh... living sweets, sugar oozes, and hungry pastries that turn joy into horror.Terrible Toys. Playthings that have forgotten laughter. Nutcrackers, dolls, and wind-up creations that hunt instead of entertain.Yule Beasts. Ancient myths reborn with the solstice. From the Tomte and Yule Cat to the Cold Father, these creatures embody the primal power of winter.Traditional Christmas. The timeless heart of the season. Santa Claus, his tireless elves, and the reindeer that guide him through endless night embody the spirit of giving and endurance. They are symbols of warmth that defy the cold, guardians of generosity, and living myths born from centuries of belief. Within them lies the reminder that joy and kindness are forces strong enough to outlast any winter.Each faction includes lore, stat blocks, and its place in the greater mythology of Christmas.CHRISTMAS NPC INDEXMore than 120 fully realized NPCs across all six factions, ranging from CR 1 Candlewrights and Sugarfangs to CR 15+ beings like the Cold Father and Grandfather von Klauss.CHRISTMAS MAGIC ITEMSThirty original holiday artifacts and enchanted relics, from humble charms to legendary wonders of divine power. Discover cursed ornaments, sacred gifts, and instruments of judgment, each designed to reward kindness or punish greed. Items range in rarity from Common to Christmas Artifact.DM TOOLS FOR WINTER CAMPAIGNSA complete suite of systems and generators for running a living, snowbound world.Three Adventure Seeds for instant one-shots or seasonal arcs.Moral Balance Tracker to measure virtue and vice in every party.Gift and Curse Generator to decide divine reward or infernal reprisal.Winter Encounter Engine for dynamic blizzards, hazards, and travel tension.Sin and Virtue Judgment Table for moments of revelation and consequence.Haunted Gift Hooks to introduce cursed letters, toys, or offerings.Solstice Event Calendar to structure campaigns leading to the Long Night.Holiday Miracle Table for rare moments of light and redemption.Light the hearth. Face the storm.And remember, he knows when you've been bad or good.So be good for goodness' sake. Read more