The children freed, you accompany them back to the village. The misfits on the island are more than happy to assist, and they load trade goods and the children into their sleds and you all ride in style the remainder of the way.
The villages of Arnok are overjoyed with their children returned safely. Their thanks are effusive and a celebration begins in earnest.
A day and a night later exhaustion has finally caught up to everyone. Wrapped snuggly in the magic cloaks of protection the villagers bestowed upon you, you are about to climb into bed yourself. But you take one last moment to look at the mountains - clear skies, no lightning, and a full moon. Picturesque and beautiful.
A flying sleigh crosses in front of the moon - the hermit in red driving a team of flying reindeer. Are you dreaming? Or did he really say ...
Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night!