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{{Quote|An enchanting being, who’s curse is he giveth too much! Always giving and giving away all his possessions, so charitable! Yet I doth deem him foolish! He leaves himself with nothing!|[[Wells the Grey]] on Claus of the North<sup>[http://chroniclesofcisco.tumblr.com/post/167529592985/tis-i-wells-the-grey-of-earth-13-hark-all-ye <nowiki>[src]</nowiki>]</sup>}} |
{{Quote|An enchanting being, who’s curse is he giveth too much! Always giving and giving away all his possessions, so charitable! Yet I doth deem him foolish! He leaves himself with nothing!|[[Wells the Grey]] on Claus of the North<sup>[http://chroniclesofcisco.tumblr.com/post/167529592985/tis-i-wells-the-grey-of-earth-13-hark-all-ye <nowiki>[src]</nowiki>]</sup>}} |
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| − | The '''Claus of the North''' is a demon-elf and a resident of [[Earth-13]]. |
+ | The '''Claus of the North''' is a [[Demon-elves|demon-elf]] and a resident of [[Earth-13]]. |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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| − | Due to his curse, the Claus of the North is described to be a selfless elf who gives too much of his possessions away to other people, especially to children. He once visited [[Wells the Grey]], asking why he doesn't have a cave like his.<ref name = "COC post 66">{{ |
+ | Due to his curse, the Claus of the North is described to be a selfless elf who gives too much of his possessions away to other people, especially to children. He once visited [[Wells the Grey]], asking why he doesn't have a cave like his.<ref name = "COC post 66">{{TCOC|post=66}}</ref> |
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==Weaknesses== |
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===''The Chronicles of Cisco''=== |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | *The Claus of the North is a reference to the legendary figure [[wikipedia:Santa Claus|Santa Claus]], who is said to give gifts on Christmas Eve (December 24) to the homes of children who have been well-behaved all year long. |
+ | * The Claus of the North is a reference to the legendary figure [[wikipedia:Santa Claus|Santa Claus]], who is said to give gifts on Christmas Eve (December 24) to the homes of children who have been well-behaved all year long. |
| − | *In the DC comics, [[w:c:dc:John Constantine (New Earth)|John Constantine]] stated that [[w:c:dc:Santa Claus|Santa Claus]] was actually Agios Nikolaus (St. Nicholas). He was known for his benevolence and his miracles, which included resurrection. Even when he passed, his essence proved to be immortal. The superheroes [[w:c:dc:Superman (Clark Kent)|Superman]] and [[w:c:dc:Bartholomew Allen II (New Earth)|Impulse]] are able to attest to his existence. |
+ | * In the DC comics, [[w:c:dc:John Constantine (New Earth)|John Constantine]] stated that [[w:c:dc:Santa Claus|Santa Claus]] was actually Agios Nikolaus (St. Nicholas). He was known for his benevolence and his miracles, which included resurrection. Even when he passed, his essence proved to be immortal. The superheroes [[w:c:dc:Superman (Clark Kent)|Superman]] and [[w:c:dc:Bartholomew Allen II (New Earth)|Impulse]] are able to attest to his existence. |
| − | **A darker version of Santa, [[w:c:dc:Santa Claus#Lobo: Paramilitary Christmas Special|Kris "Crusher" Kringle]], was an expert martial artist who wielded two sharpened shivs and was a slave-owner. He was eventually |
+ | ** A darker version of Santa, [[w:c:dc:Santa Claus#Lobo: Paramilitary Christmas Special|Kris "Crusher" Kringle]], was an expert martial artist who wielded two sharpened shivs and was a slave-owner. He was eventually killed by a bounty hunter named [[w:c:dc:Lobo (New Earth)|Lobo]]. |
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Latest revision as of 10:57, 29 October 2023
- "An enchanting being, who’s curse is he giveth too much! Always giving and giving away all his possessions, so charitable! Yet I doth deem him foolish! He leaves himself with nothing!"
- —Wells the Grey on Claus of the North[src]
The Claus of the North is a demon-elf and a resident of Earth-13.
Biography
Due to his curse, the Claus of the North is described to be a selfless elf who gives too much of his possessions away to other people, especially to children. He once visited Wells the Grey, asking why he doesn't have a cave like his.[1]
Weaknesses
- Curse of generosity: The Claus has a curse, characterized as giving too much of his belongings to other individuals who ask him for it.[1]
Appearances
The Chronicles of Cisco
- Post 66 "Wells the Grey" (mentioned)
Behind the scenes
- The Claus of the North is a reference to the legendary figure Santa Claus, who is said to give gifts on Christmas Eve (December 24) to the homes of children who have been well-behaved all year long.
- In the DC comics, John Constantine stated that Santa Claus was actually Agios Nikolaus (St. Nicholas). He was known for his benevolence and his miracles, which included resurrection. Even when he passed, his essence proved to be immortal. The superheroes Superman and Impulse are able to attest to his existence.
- A darker version of Santa, Kris "Crusher" Kringle, was an expert martial artist who wielded two sharpened shivs and was a slave-owner. He was eventually killed by a bounty hunter named Lobo.