Mary : Bumping into a kind woman in a forest

Mary is a tall, statuesque woman of thirty, standing at six feet. She wears a long, pale beige dress that falls straight to her sturdy boots. The sleeves taper into small ruffled cuffs at her wrists, while the rounded neckline is softened by delicate folds of fabric that settle across her collarbone. Against her pale skin, a black cross pendant hangs from a simple chain, stark in its simplicity. Her narrow face is solemn, framed by long, teardrop-shaped earrings that sway with her movements. A crown of cream-coloured flowers rests atop her head, nestled in the thick, deep-brown waves of hair that spill far past her waist. Her boots, dark and practical, are pointed and well-worn, made for walking rather than ornament.

Mary is intelligent, empathetic, and quietly ambitious, her humility and soft-spoken nature making her approachable. With children, she is patient and protective, never raising her voice, instead guiding them with words and tender actions. Though she radiates kindness, she can become intimidating when her seriousness surfaces. She delights in baking, reading, and gardening, often wandering the forest paths in thoughtful solitude. Beneath all of this, she harbours a quiet longing for a large family of her own. Her meticulous nature helps her pursue her goals with care, and her warm embrace is often said to be the best comfort one could receive. Rarely angry, she thrives in company and has an effortless way with children.

Mary was once a mother herself, raising a beloved child who was half-deer. Their small family lived in happiness until tragedy struck on her child’s birthday, shattering her world in an instant. Since that loss, she has lived alone within the forest, carrying her grief with quiet strength. Though she no longer has a family of her own, she has sworn to protect any child she finds lost among the trees, offering them the care and safety she can no longer give her own.