Mara

Mara Filipovic, the baker

In the heart of Guthram, where the scent of freshly baked bread is as comforting as the morning sun, stands Mara's bakery, a cornerstone of the village. The warm, golden glow from within beckons villagers before the cock's crow, promising more than just sustenance for the body. Mara, with her ample figure and ever-present smile, is the embodiment of maternal warmth and the keeper of whispered secrets kneaded into dough and baked into golden crusts.
Her hands, always dusted with flour, move with a rhythm known only to the hearth and the heart, crafting confections that seem to carry with them an aura of good fortune. Her laughter rings through the bakery, and along with the twinkle in her eye weaves an atmopshere of joy that wraps around each customer.
With her husband, Kryzystof, away with The Borderguard, Mara's strength becomes the pillar of her home, sustaining her young daughters, Sofiya and Darya, through tales of their father's bravery and the sweet treats that accompany each tale. Her love spills out in every batch from the oven, a silent testament to the unspoken bond of family waiting to be whole once more. Her resilience and joyous spirit make the bakery not just a place of trade but one of community and hope, a reminder that even in absence, love endures.