The Winter Gods have awakened from their centuries-long slumber, enraged by the greed and loss of faith among mortals. A recent grand festival, celebrating wealth and excess, served as the final transgression. In response, they've unleashed an eternal winter, freezing rivers and gripping the land in unending frost. The world lies trapped in perpetual night, time itself growing still. The true meaning of the winter holidays—celebrating community, hope, and giving—has been corrupted by materialism and self-interest, fueling the gods' wrath.