Mara is a primitive and savage deity, obsessed with bloody hunts and slaughter.
In civilized regions, Mara's church is largely despised, as its members (usually evil therianthropes) pose a significant threat to local inhabitants; but in the frontier and wilderness areas, those who live by hunting can only reluctantly pay homage to him, even if they harbor fear of his cruelty.
Because hunters live by hunting, believers can obtain some special blessings.
Mara's believers form "hunting parties," some operate openly during the day, while others only act secretly at night.
And perhaps this is the source of the terror for creatures, as a small slip during day or night can cost them their lives.
Mara's faith has spread to many planes of existence, thus many like-minded bloodthirsty individuals regard him as their faith.
