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[ Sif doesn't really use her locket too terribly often, but these past few days spent digging up old bones and transporting them back to the crypt of Caer Glaem has made her somewhat philosophical, especially since she has a promise to keep and she is very much a woman of her word.

Her chief helper in the task of transporting bones can be seen as well, since she decided to record this message on a whim just as she was dismounting her cleg. The big animal seems to have decided that she is a worthy enough mistress, since it is rubbing its great head against her arm with enough force that even the sturdy Asgardian has to brace herself a bit against it. ]

Stop that, my friend.

[ There is a somewhat uncommon softness in her tone as she gently shoves the cleg's head away from her before addressing the network. ]

I was tasked by Black Shuck with honoring the plains of Cathraon after the revels of Samhain were over and done with, to mark the sorrow of those lands and to pay it homage. I have been carrying bones from unmarked graves to a final resting place for days now, since it is his will that we do so, but I am uncertain if that is enough to see my oath fulfilled. It is up to me to decide how this should be done, but if you would be willing to share with me how you would do such a thing I would gladly listen. I know many among you belong to peoples strongly connected to the land you walk upon.

[ She's friends with elves after all. The cleg tries to get her attention again, and she smiles a little while she turns away briefly to again make it stop pestering her. ]

On a less somber note I would also ask if any of you ladies in this world know of a way to avoid getting with child should one desire to take a lover. I am unfamiliar with the methods of this realm.

[ Asgardian bluntness strikes again. ]

Thank you, and a good day to you all.

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Let me...

[Grainne fumbles with the locket for a moment]

Ah?

[Frowning in concentration, there's a long pause before a message- a list of herbs in text- is sent to Sif's locket. The herbs are all easily acquired, at least.]

There. They must be dried and ground to a fine powder, and placed in a bag to brew in a pot of hot water. It must be let to steep for two hours, but you can make enough to last a week as it does not lose potency when it is cool. Do not let the herbs themselves remain in the liquid after the two hours is up.

It will taste awful until you get used to it, but you only need one cup a day for as long as you are with your lover-- oh, and try not to drink it during your flow.

This is most useful, you have my gratitude.

[ Sif offers Grainne a sincere and warm smile along with her thanks. ]

How large a cup?

I am not familiar with the Drabwurld's measurements... I think enough to fill a large chicken's eggshell will be about right.

Find a cup about that size, or mark one where the egg and yolk fills it and keep it with you so you do not have to worry. If you are a little taller or larger, maybe an eggshell and a half.

[A pause]

My people use eggshells as a common measuring device, as we get more or less the same amount... it seems strange if you think about it.

Eggs tend to be of about equal size, it seems like a sensible enough thing to use as a measuring unit, I'd say. At least for things not requiring very precise accuracy.

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That is our thinking. Drinking more of the brew won't hurt very much, but it is best to stay within that range.

[Grainne grows a little more serious, now.]

There is another recipe I do not give out as freely, but I know the realities of war often have consequences for us women. I do not recommend it and it is quite dangerous, but if you or another ever find yourself violated and have need of it, let me know.

I will. Who is it that I owe my thanks to, and do you know where I might find a herbalist?

My name is Grainne, and I do not. I have not been here long enough to be very familiar with the resources and it's been a rather eventful time.

Although... You might ask through the lockets. The people at the Barrel may know. They specialize in coffee and herbal drinks. They may have what you need or know where you might get it. It is located in a small village in Nimh Gleanne where the roads meet, about a week's ride from the Station Ring.

You have been most helpful, Grainne. If I can ever be of service to you in return, you must let me know.

Oh, you do not need to. It is one of the truths of those who learn the healing skills to help any who needs it. I would not take any kind of payment for advice, but thank you.

Be that as it may, should it ever be that I can be of assistance to you, do not hesitate to ask it of me.

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