Breading

History

According to local legend, Breading was once only a refueling station and rest stop called the Bread Inn until the glaciers moved south. Travelers trapped by the massive mountains of ice and snow were unable to leave, and instead built their lives around the tavern. A large oven was constructed to keep those who could not fit inside the building warm and allow for communal cooking and light, and in time, wood and stone deposited by the glacier was used to build more homes. Those that had survived until the glacier finally melted enough to allow for escape never left, instead calling the small village home. An alternative version of the tale states that a long fallen god of polecats was the one to free the village from the glaciers, burrowing through the ice as though it was simple powder.
The village remains small, with its central and largest building being its historical tavern and inn. The village functions on a seasonal basis, being an agricultural village in the warmer months and trade hub for The Polecat's Temple. During the winter, Breading is the last stop along the way of the temple, and barely in range for seeing distress flares from the temple and next nearest settlements during the worst of storms. It is not uncommon for the polecat's priests to originate from the village as well as stop by, trading for supplies, news, and luxuries.

Points of interest

Breading still retains its original gas pump, though it has been non-functional for centuries. The item is not protected in any way, any mark of bearing of its original manufacturer long since lost to time, and it has been slowly weathering away. A cast copper replica was made of the pump, though has not been installed, instead waiting for the original to completely fall apart before being instated by residents.

Climate

As one of many coastal villages above the glacial line, Breading is subject to extremely harsh weather. It is often cold, dry, and windy, subject to sudden blizzards, white outs, and ice storms. During winter, travel in and out of the village is all but impossible by foot or civilian vehicle due to rocky terrain, the surrounding cliffs and crags, and weather often dropping well below freezing at night.

Type

Village

Population

Variable. Typically between 10 - 20 permanent residents

Location under

Scottish Isles

Owning Organization

Kingdom of Scotland