AN EPIC SANTA ORIGIN STORY ROOTED IN NORTH POLE LORE AND CHRISTMAS MYTHOLOGY. Long before he became a legend, Nicholas Santa was a 19th-century explorer searching for meaning in the Arctic wilderness. When a violent polar storm separates him from his family, Nicholas is pulled beneath the ice into a hidden world that will alter the course of history. Deep under the North Pole lies an advanced elven civilization-an ancient society protected by powerful technology, sacred traditions, and thousands of years of secrecy. But their world is unraveling. A rising faction, led by the formidable elf Jack, seeks to break from isolation and reshape the surface world through force. Nicholas becomes the first human to witness this realm, drawn into an escalating conflict that threatens both elven and human civilizations. To survive, he must confront supernatural forces, political rebellion, and the responsibilities placed upon him by a destiny he never sought. Claus: Legend of the Fat Man blends mythic fantasy, North Pole adventure, and Christmas folklore into a powerful Santa Claus origin story. Ideal for readers of holiday fantasy, epic mythology, and atmospheric retellings in the vein of Neil Gaiman, Matt Haig, and Terry Pratchett.