Evington is one of five sons of Evoldo, king of Ev. When his father sold him, his mother, and his nine siblings to the Nome King, they were all transformed into ornaments to decorate his palace. The royal family was later rescued by Billina and they returned to Evna where Evington's oldest brother, Evardo, was crowned king. (Ozma of Oz) Later he and the rest of his family visited the Emerald City of Oz to attend Princess Ozma's birthday party. (The Road to Oz)