Here's how you could incorporate King Arthur into the St. Nick/Father God cozy mystery:
* **The Ancient Connection:**
* The hidden library within the church also contains ancient texts about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
* These texts reveal that the Knights, in their quest for the Holy Grail, also sought a deeper connection to the divine, mirroring the St. Nicholas tradition.
* Perhaps a specific knight, like Sir Galahad, is mentioned in connection to the "source of all joy."
* **A Hidden Message:**
* The cryptic message Elsie deciphers isn't just about St. Nicholas. It also contains clues related to the Knights of the Round Table and their quest.
* This could involve finding a hidden chamber within the cave system, possibly the resting place of a knight who guarded the secrets of the "source of all joy."
* **The Stranger's Motives:**
* The mysterious stranger isn't just interested in disrupting Christmas; he also seeks the power connected to the Knights of the Round Table.
* He believes that by harnessing this power, he can achieve immortality or gain ultimate control.
* **Arthur's Legacy:**
* Elsie discovers that the "source of all joy" isn't just about individual happiness, but about creating a just and harmonious society, a concept echoing the ideals of King Arthur's Camelot.
* The resolution involves not just saving Christmas, but also restoring a sense of community and goodwill to Snowhaven, inspired by the spirit of Arthur and his knights.
* **A Touch of the Supernatural:**
* Perhaps the cave system contains ancient artifacts or symbols related to the Knights of the Round Table, adding a touch of Arthurian magic to the mystery.
* Maybe a ghostly apparition of a knight appears to guide Elsie and Arthur, offering cryptic clues or warnings.
By weaving in elements of the King Arthur legend, you can add another layer of depth and intrigue to your cozy mystery. It would create a unique blend of Arthurian mythology, Christmas magic, and the search for the divine.
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