@Edlothiad Daemon Blackfyre responded to my query. You're exactly right, the figurine is a Budai (Laughing Buddha) and he was sent to bring me good fortune.
Why did the joint alliance of First Men and the Children of the Forest, after defeating the white walkers during the first long night in the battle for the dawn, not completely destroy them?
It is evident that dragonglass can destroy white walkers and the first men had a lot of dragon glass.
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Why did the joint alliance of First Men and the Children of the Forest, after defeating the white walkers during the first long night in the battle for the dawn, not completely destroy them?
It is evident that dragonglass can destroy white walkers and the first men had a lot of dragon glass.
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The Quill and Tankard
The Quill and Tankard