The Night Before Huürtsmas

T'was the night before Huürtsmas, when all throughout the keep

All of the denizens within, were fast asleep

The great hall decorated, with splendor in tow

awaiting Saint Hilburt and his Huürtsmas wishes he would bestow

The henchmen and hirelings all were resting, a well-deserved break from that endless questing

The lord of the manor getting ready to take his repose, when all of the sudden a strange sight surprised him and quickly he arose

A ball of golden light had just landed out on the wharf, and from it emerged three silhouettes-- a sleigh, an ox and a dwarf!

Father Huürtsmas was here to bring cheer to all, but the lord of the keep was really suprised that old Hilbert entered by phasing through the wall

 He was stocky and mirthful, and was delighted to see

his favorite snacks meat, cheese, and stout sitting near the tree

With a hearty laugh he reached into his sack, many were the golden boxes he did unpack

"Always as promised, wish for each of yours, Here's to a good Huürtsmas, and too many more!"

Wanting to demonstrate to his guest he was a good host, the lord of the keep raised a glass to Saint Hilbert for a toast. 

"I wish I could stay my friend, I most certainly would, but tonight I must reward all the others who were good. The gifts and wishes are many and the time is short, so soon must I say goodbye to your fort. To drive my ox across the mountains and across the seas, bringing joy to all of those who are waiting for me." 

And so Saint Hilbert left quietly and left fast, to honor his obligation like he did so many times in the past

He teleported back to the sleigh on the dock, ready to prove once again he had Huürtsmas on lock

The ox started moving and the old man took flight, with one laust jolly laugh he spoke "Happy Huürtsmas to all, and to all a good night!"