Grýla

Grýla is a True Fae, mother of the Yule Lads, and former captor of Giselle. Her other Name is Childbone-Eater. Rumour says she ate her husband, Leppalúði, but these are unsubstantiated.

**Realm**

Her realm in Arcadia is known as the Frigid Peaks, a land of harsh contrasts between cold snowy winds and plumes of lava, interspersed at odd and unnatural angles at Grýla's whim.

**The Yule Lads**

Childbone-Eater has thirteen sons, each with their own Names and stations. It is rumoured that these True Fae were at one point changelings so utterly infused with the power of the Frigid Peaks and Grýla's own magic that they became True Fae themselves.

*Stekkjarstaur*

Also known by the Name Sheep-Clod, this Yule Lad steals mortals away by scaring flocks of sheep. When the shepherds come out to calm their flock, they may end up encountering Stekkjarstaur, who will offer assistance in exchange for a favour. That favour is their servitude, though to his credit the flocks remain taken care of until a new shepherd comes.

*Giljagaur*

Also known as Gully-Gawk, this Yule Lad loves the pleasures of the mortal realm, particularly dairy products. He is reputed to sneak out of Arcadia to steal milk from farms. Grýla tolerates this because he will occasionally bring home a milkmaid or farmer's child.

*Stúfur*

Also known as Stubby-Ends, this Yule Lad steals any kitchenware with food still attached to it, bringing Glamour back to Frigid Peaks through the frustration of his victims.

*Þvörusleikir*

Also known as Spoon-Licker, he subsists on very little, and his wire-thin frame scares children at night. This fear is harnessed as Glamour, which he brings back to Grýla, along with the odd child that isn't quick enough to avoid his reedy grasp.

*Pottaskefill*

Also known as Pot-Scraper, he steals food from pots. Leftovers are common targets, but he won't turn his nose up at an unattended crockpot. Anyone who catches him in the act may be stolen away to his mother.

*Askasleikir*

Also known as Bowl-Licker, he steals bowls left unattended by people. Office workers and night shift workers are particularly prone to having their items stolen. Those who investigate might end up in Frigid Peaks.

*Hurðaskellir*

Also known as Door-Slammer, he brings people back to Frigid Peaks for his mother by slamming doors in the night. Those who investigate are either never seen again, or they come back different from how they were.

*Skyrgámur*

Also known as Skyr-Gobbler, this Yule Lad only really is interested in places that sell Icelandic skyr. The lazy oaf does steal people for his mother occasionally, but he can be bought out by offering him as much skyr as you have - sating his appetite might even earn you a gift. The gift may not be something you want.

*Bjúgnakrækir*

Also known as Sausage-Swiper, he is known for stealing away the contents of smokehouses. Usually he is content to steal sausages, bacon slabs, and the odd bit of fish, but when pressed by his mother he may steal the person attending it.

*Gluggagægir*

Also known as Window-Peeper, the yellow eyes of this Yule Lad shimmer like a cat's. The fear that someone or something is watching them creates plenty of Glamour to take home to Frigid Peaks.

*Gáttaþefur*

Also known as Doorway-Sniffer, this Yule Lad's nose is broad and sensitive, picking up subtle odours like a bloodhound. He may be dispatched to recover something - or someone - Grýla lost, by negligence or by theft.

*Ketkrókur*

Also known as Meat-Hook, Ketkrókur uses his long, sturdy meat hook to steal meat and terrorize mortals. He bottles up death-cries of mortals as gifts for his mother.

*Kertasníkir*

Also known as Candle-Stealer, this Yule Lad frustrates his mother by refusing to steal children. He will take adults, he will leave children without candles or table fats, but he will not harm them physically.