This is Rolla, Thee and Byu’s Aunt. She’s citizen of Odanam, deeply rooted in its volcanic culture yet shaped by a unique heritage. Born to a father from Odanam, a fiery artisan named Gorran, and a mother from Ayabarus, a coastal ocean village renowned for its fish products, Rolla embodies a fusion of two distinct worlds. Her father, Gorran, was a master of crafting lava pottery, his hands calloused from shaping molten rock under Odanam’s geysers, while her mother, Lirra, hailed from Ayabarus’s misty marshes, skilled in preserving fish and crafting seafood delicacies. This blend of fiery earth and ocean bounty flows through Rolla, influencing her extraordinary talents in baking and cooking. Rolla’s appearance reflects her dual heritage her feathers are a rich, smoky brown tinged with hints of ocean blue at the tips, a subtle nod to Ayabarus’s waters amidst Odanam’s ash. Her eyes, a deep gray, carry the intensity of volcanic fire and the calm depth of the sea, exuding warmth and wisdom. Standing tall despite her unassuming demeanor, Rolla’s posture is steady, her wide wings stronger than average from years kneading dough hint at her Ayabarus lineage’s agility. Her voice is soft but resonant, like the whisper of reeds mingled with the crackle of flames, drawing others in with its soothing cadence. Culinary Mastery👩🏽‍🍳 Rolla’s skills in baking and cooking are legendary in Odanam, a perfect fusion of her parents’ legacies. From her father, she inherited the knowledge of volcanic ash, which she incorporates into her breads and pastries, giving them a unique, smoky flavor and a crust as dark as cooled lava. From her mother, she learned the art of seafood preservation and flavoring, blending fish oils and ocean herbs into her recipes, creating treats that blend the earth’s fire with the sea’s bounty. Her signature dish, “Flamefish Bread,” combines ash-dusted dough with a filling of smoked fish from Ayabarus, a delicacy that won her renown as Odanam’s premier chef. Rolla’s bakery, nestled near a dormant geyser, is a haven of warmth, its aroma mingling the scent of baking bread with the salty tang of the coast. As Idayaj’s half-sister sharing their father Gorran but with different mothers Rolla shared a deep bond with her sibling, despite their contrasting worlds. When Idayaj and Tarngin sought asylum in Odanam and secretly bore Byu, Rolla’s love for babies and toddlers made her the perfect guardian. She took Byu under her wing, raising her amidst the bakery’s ovens and the geysers’ glow, shielding her from Odanam’s unstable politics. Rolla taught Byu the rhythms of her recipes, her beautiful feathers dusted with flour as she learned to knead and bake, unaware of her Iragan origins. Rolla’s secrecy was born of love and loyalty, her quiet strength ensuring Byu’s safety until Tarngin and Idayaj could return to Iragan, leaving behind a sister they’d never meet. 🪪Rolla’s dual heritage shapes her personality fiery yet gentle, steadfast yet adaptable. From Odanam, she inherited a resilience that withstands volcanic upheaval, seen in her dedication to her craft despite political strife. From Ayabarus, she gained a nurturing, oceanic calm, evident in her care for Byu and her community. She’s a bridge between cultures, her bakery a meeting place for Odanam’s fire-dancers and Ayabarus’s water-dancers, who trade stories and recipes. Rolla’s honesty mirrors Quo’s, her quiet wisdom echoes Kalaj’s, and her creativity rivals Thee’s miracles, making her a beloved figure whose influence subtly touches Iragan through Byu and, one day, Thee. 💡Rolla’s role in Byu’s hidden life sets the stage for a future reunion with Thee. Her skills could one day nourish Iragan or Rausucrem, her recipes blending fire and sea to mirror the cosmic balance Thee seeks. As Byu grows under Rolla’s care, her aunt’s Odanam-Ayabarus heritage might awaken latent gifts, foreshadowing a connection to Thee’s miracles. Rolla’s story is one of quiet strength and culinary magic, a cornerstone of Odanam’s culture and a secret thread in Thee’s epic tapestry, waiting to be unraveled.