Appearance
Source chapters: Chapter 1Her aged face had gentle folds that lifted when she smiled. Her eyes appeared kind when she reminded Wenna that the bell should greet visitors and should not be used as a toy.
Life and world
Source chapters: Chapter 1She turned the fruit racks to help their contents dry evenly. She recalled her own first quiet watch at the gate, when wind in foliage had seemed to carry her mother's voice.
In Chapters 1-4
Source chapters: Chapter 1| Chapter 1 | She entrusted Wenna with watching for Old Bensa's grandson, who was expected with salt and thread. She allowed Wenna to ring for him and directed her to reserve the bell for travellers. When Wenna reported the unexplained ringing, Maren initially continued working, then stopped and turned to look at her. She suggested wind, a bird, or an unnoticed touch as possible explanations and reassured Wenna that the greeting had succeeded. After Wenna rejected those possibilities, Maren accepted the event as a minor unexplained occurrence of the mountain and discouraged further concern. She resumed tending the fruit, considering the discussion finished while Wenna helped her work. |
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Quotes
Source chapters: Chapter 1“There you are, small one”
“You may ring the bell for him, if he comes while you're there.”