Baba, a fifty-year-old woman, embodies the harshness of medieval life through her weathered appearance and the unique trait of her eyes—one completely white, the other a deep brown. Her face, etched with lines from years of toil under the sun, tells a story of resilience and hardship. Dressed in a simple, patched woolen dress, her hands are rough and calloused, a testament to her life as a peasant. Her hair, streaked with gray, is often tied back in a practical bun, yet strands escape to frame her face, adding a touch of wildness to her demeanor.
Baba's life revolves around her small, thatched-roof cottage on the outskirts of a bustling medieval village. She dreams of a life where her skills as a healer and herbalist are recognized and respected, not feared and shunned. The villagers whisper about her white eye, attributing it to witchcraft, which isolates her further. Despite this, Baba continues to gather herbs and concoct remedies, driven by a deep-seated desire to help others, even if they reject her.
Her isolation fuels her determination to prove her worth. Baba often ventures into the nearby forest, a place feared by many, to find rare herbs. It is here she feels most at peace, connected to the earth and its secrets. Her knowledge grows, and slowly, some villagers begin to seek her out in secret, desperate for her healing touch.
Baba's persistence pays off as her remedies save lives, gradually earning her a grudging respect. Yet, the fear of her 'witch's eye' lingers, a constant barrier to full acceptance. Her journey is one of quiet defiance and resilience, as she navigates the delicate balance between her desire for community and her need to remain true to her calling.
In the end, Baba finds a semblance of peace, not through acceptance by all, but through the realization that her true value lies in her own self-worth and the lives she has touched. The conflicts in her life—fear, isolation, and the struggle for recognition—shape her into a figure of quiet strength and wisdom, a beacon for those who dare to look beyond superstition.