Deliver us from evil (Jaela)

[Corwin]

It's +30 for me. If I'm the highest, I'll take 10 on it for 40. 44 with successful aid.

[Anastasia]

Tannin has a whopping +56, so he'll lead. Going to boost him at all?

[Corwin]

Our aid for +4 is enough. Let's take ten!

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+60 Tannin like sto roll, blame his chaotic nature
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 66 > [d20=6]

Ominous. Glad it's not a 99 at least.

It's not terribly hard. Tannin moves about like an old hand at it, talking to a few people and buying a few drinks. After a half hour, "So, got leads on half a dozen pregnant women ready to give birth," he says as the three of you stroll out of a tavern. "Preferences?"

[Corwin]

"We'll stop by to help with each one," Jaela responds. "Did any of their stories grab your attention? We'll go with your gut, since it's your area of expertise."

And since Benfal is a heaven, now, if her guess about newborns is off they can look into the elderly on the brink of death as those can transform into happy courre in these parts.

[Anastasia]

"Yeah, got a lead on one. Name's Milly, she's down this way," Tannin leads you along. As you turn the corner and go along, you see a park to the side of the street. Here hundreds are gathered, listening to an astral deva speak. It's a bit far away to pick up, but you probably could if you tried.

[Corwin]

"Anything of note going on over there?" Jaela asks, relying on those with better ears.

[Anastasia]

Tannin and Kascha can't fail this roll, so they'll take 1 and we move on.

"Preaching for Alicia and Syala," Kascha says, "The people seem interested in it."

[Corwin]

Jaela nods, not too surprised given their circumstances. "Lead on?" she asks of Tannin.

[Anastasia]

You are soon lead to a house deep in Liber. A small but unremarkable house - save for you can hear screams from within. Screams of pain.

"Push! Push harder!" A woman's voice travels out from the open window.

[Corwin]

Suggesting to Tannin that perhaps he should stay outside, Jaela heads in with Kascha to do what they can to help!

[Anastasia]

"This one's all on you," Tannin agrees. Within is a simple one room house. Lying on a bed in the back is a woman giving birth. A midwife is there, as you can see the baby's coming out.

"You're almost there," The midwife encourages, "Keep pushing!"

The woman giving brith - perhaps in her twenties, sweaty faced and dazed, looks up. "The fuck are you fuckers doing here...aaaah! I'm pushing!"

The midwife steals a glance back - she's older, gray haired and sharp eyed - and says, "If you're here to help, please help. It's a hard birth."

[Corwin]

"Please, be at peace," Jaela tells the woman, crossing the distance to grasp her hand as she chants the spell to take away all pain, past and present. "We're here to help."

Meanwhile, her touch conveys healing through their contact and she remains ready to assist with the baby as well, should her expertise be needed.

[Anastasia]

The cries of pain stop as with healing and relief, birth proceeds. It's not long as Kascha kneels and offers supporting words. The baby's coming out, alright.

Chance to do anything or set up here.

[Corwin]

Both ring and hammer are out and ready to hear joyous cries of newborns, but that would be a happy bonus. Jaela focuses on keeping mother and child alive, healthy and as pain-free as ultimate mortal magic can manage!