Metaphysical / Paranormal event
The geological event was, as suspected, the work of outside influence. Fenris, Queen of the Ice, or The White Wolf, is an Arch Fey of incredible power, who wishes to engulf the world in a permanent winter. It is this desire that has left her in a bitter conflict with Alfred and the Order. She often appears as a giant white wolf, or as an elegant elf in blue crystalline armour. Fenris had learned of the boy among the wolves, and knew his importance to Alfred, but had no idea that she had already killed him once. Initially, Fenris was going to just kill the boy with the long winter, and hopefully freeze a few wolves in the process, maybe even some Paladins, but her adversaries were smarter than that. Her second plan was to lure the boy to her, and perhaps seduce him (in a sense) to join her side. When this failed, she resorted to killing him, freezing his heart solid and leaving him in the snow. However, her attempt to deliver a killing blow was thwarted by none other than Melana, who was not at all keen on losing two brothers to the White Wolf. Melana scratched at Fenris' neck, which forced a retreat to the Fey. With some intervention from Alfred, Fenrir was saved. This would begin Fenrir's involvement in the Order and the conflict between Alfred and Fenris.