It was a project that would test his woodworking expertise to its very limits. After signing nondisclosure agreement after nondisclosure agreement, his work began. The project would consume him until its completion; finishing it even a single day late was unthinkable.

Finally, Padwick had done it: he'd created a revolutionary new sleigh for his client — a man who may or may not go by the name of Kringle. Carved from Scandinavian ash, the sleigh is also outfitted with some modern twists that will help its rider cover practically unending distances in a single ride. A powerful lunar panel sits prominently between the reigns, capable of generating precisely 1.21 gigawatts of energy when needed.