Sun Mote Copse She Shall Be Saved in Childbearing

He desired a son, though he truly did not know why. Daughters fared better among the sisterhood and were of more use to Molech. They could ascend into the priesthood and make names for themselves, whereas a male's lot in life was much more simple. Yet, there was something about the simplicity of this life that Ar-Khalba particularly enjoyed and wished to share with his spawn.

He smiled. Joy lighting across his face like a brightly shining beacon. "I know a few herbs," he said. However, the local flora was much different than Surrendra -- and on top of that, winter approached fast. "If need be, I can help you bear the nausea." He wanted to make sure Asherah's pregnancy went without issue. After all, the condition of the litter reflected heavily on himself.