Ewefall's Tumultuous History
Though Marchosias was born in Ewefall, he wasn't raised there for very long. His family (along with the vast majority of the denizens of the mountain) were forced away from the mountain in the aftermath of a dispute between the Gods of Verglas and the Gods of Searing. What land wasn't scorched beyond use was quickly left barren by the Endless Winter caused by their increased power and influence.
For nearly a decade, the sub-zero temperatures and violent storms left the mountain completely barren and inhabitable. Surrounding territories such as Commerce, Rein Falls, and Mawbury were forced to adapt to year-round snow—and to support the Verglas' chosen cults by way of importing food and supplies for little in return.
The very favor that caused the mountain to serve the interests of those raised from ice quickly led to their fall. The hatred and resentment inevitably outgrew the fear and reverence. The territories cut off their support. Many were unwilling to renegotiate their deals at all. Unhappy Followers have hungry Gods.
Verglas Gods that tried to force the issue had their followings decimated through tampering with supplied food and water, or the hiring of mercenaries to outright execute them. A God that cannot protect their Followers will inevitably be devoured by them.
Or worse. Offered up to a God that can.
What remains of Verglas' influence on the mountain takes the form of the Lamb of Frost, Yngya. The Goddess of Winter. She inherited not just her cult and her Crown, but her lambs as well. She may not be their true creator, but they don't need to know that...
She (and the snow that follows her) remain confined to the mountain's peak. Though, the bulk of her Followers reside in Woolhaven—their outpost stationed at the foot of the mountain. It has been some years since she was last seen, though few know the truth surrounding why that is.
While the mountain is still recovering from its service to the Verglas Gods, the former inhabitants have been slowly returning over the years, re-making their homes in the ruins that remain.
