The Copper-Colored Cupids go Caroling (short story)
The Copper-Colored Cupids go Caroling was a Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids short story written by Lupan Evezan, being the fifth and final of the Homeworld Holiday Vignettes. It notably introduced the character of Lord Nachtos.
Contents
Plot
Celebration-665 has gathered up a group of Copper-Colored Cupid “volunteers” to sing Christmas carols, none of whom seem very enthusiastic. However, just as the group is about to disperse despite Celebration's best efforts, a strangely Christmas-tree-like demon known as Lord Nachtos materialises, scaring even Lord Thymon, who locks himself inside the Department of Postal Services' building at the mere sight of him. Celebration's boundless enthusiasm saves the day, however, when he timidly asks if the demon would be up for some Christmas caroling; unsurprisingly given the theming of everything from his dark chants to his strangely ribbon-like arms, Nachtos is enthusiastic, and after an exhausting roster of song, leaves the Homeworld peacefully, declaring it a “wonderful dimension” which he'd be loath to destroy.
Worldbuilding
Universes
- The story takes place in the Cupid Homeworld.
Other
- Traditional Christmas carols from the Prime Universe include Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come All Ye Faithful, Deck the Halls, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
- The Clockwork Cherubs are established to have “voice-boxes”, which by the day's end are “a bit sore from all the caroling”.
Continuity
- The Cupids' discovery of Christmas traditions sets itself within the framework established by PROSE: The Frost King's Treasure with the “Festival of Giving” organised by Celebration-665. Also building on this general plot point, PROSE: A Copper-Colored Christmas Carol mentioned how various Cupids had been “frolicking about out there, trimming trees, singing songs” — three items which seem to correspond respectively to PROSE: Ally Builds a Snowman, PROSE: Dandy and the Christmas Tree and The Copper-Colored Cupids go Caroling.
- Celebration-665 is seen handing “moose-shaped cookies” to the Cupids he has recruited as carolers, referencing the events of PROSE: Baker-954 and the Holiday Cookies.
- Vintner-328 was later mentioned in PROSE: The Winter Quests.
- An unidentified member of the Copper-Colored Council suggests evacuating the Cupid Homeworld, as the Cupids previously did during the Rabbit Invasion in PROSE: Magic Trick.
Behind the scenes
Read online
The story can be read for free on the Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids website.
