KRAMPUS CHARACTER DESIGN

Krampus is a creature native to the folklore of various European countries such as Germany, Austria, and Slovenia, usually associated with Christmas. Krampus serves as the antithesis of Saint Nicolas and appears in Krampusnacht, the night before Saint Nicolas day. While Saint Nicolas rewards children who have behaved well with gifts, Krampus is sent to whip and punish those children who are disobedient. Its appearance is deplorable, this being is described as a demonic goat that has horns on the forehead similar to those of an infernal beast, its tongue is particularly long and red, in addition to having a black and mistreated fur evoking the classic perception of demon in Christian mythology. He goes through the streets dragging rusty chains and ringing bells similar to those of San Nicolas. Krampus's origin dates back to pre-Germanic paganism. The root of the name comes from the German word "krampen", which means claw and is associated with Norse mythology as the son of hell, ruler of the underworld.