In the heart of 1942 Gehenna, amidst the hum of war bulletins and poker games, a sacred encounter unfolds at Delilah’s tavern. Delilah, a woman grounded in hearthcraft, witnesses the arrival of Salome, a wanderer carrying not only a babe named Silas but also an aura of otherworldly mystery. Mettie, Delilah’s husband, guides Salome, revealing a compassion that transcends societal norms.

As Salome nourishes Silas, drawing life from her own being, tensions rise within the tavern. Judgmental eyes attempt to disrupt the sacred act of motherhood, but Delilah steps forward as a protector. Salome, in turn, asserts her power, silencing the disrespectful with a flash of steel—a stark reminder of the strength and fierce independence embodied by the feminine divine.

The air thickens with unspoken understanding. Delilah recognizes the root amulet adorning Salome—a symbol of nature’s magic and ancestral connection. A silent agreement passes between Delilah and Mettie, a recognition that Salome and Silas are destined to join their family. The tavern, a liminal space between worlds, becomes a sanctuary for those who walk a different path. This tale reminds us that even in the darkest of times, the Goddess manifests in unexpected ways, calling us to embrace compassion, protect the vulnerable, and honor the sacred bonds that unite us.